Holiday Kisses with Chewy.com!

How would you like to enjoy super sweet kisses from your furry friends this holiday season??  Check out Merrick Fresh Kisses Holiday Mint Dental Treats over on Chewy.com.

These dental treats are uniquely shaped like tiny little toothbrushes!  How cute is that??  Let your pup in on the holiday fun greeting family and friends with fresh smelling kisses that will win them some points!  A very special blend of peppermint, coconut, lemongrass and rosemary helps keep breath fresh and the cute little brush design helps control tartar and plaque.

These tasty chews are designed to be easily digestible with natural peas, gelatin, and tapioca.  The very BEST part is that these dental treats are made right here in the USA with no potatoes, grains, corn or soy...plus NO artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Your dogs will be all ready for the holidays too!

Head on over to the Chewy.com site and pick up some Merrick Fresh Kisses Holiday Mint Dental Dog Treats!

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Here's to a super sweet Holiday Season!!

~As an Influencer for Chewy.com, I was provided with samples for my honest review.  No other compensation was received.  This post is written in my own words and Chewy.com is not responsible for the content.~

#Chewy Delivers with Grain Free #Greenies!!

~As an Influencer for Chewy.com, I was provided with samples for my honest review.  No other compensation was received.  This post is written in my own words and Chewy.com is not responsible for the content.~

GRAIN FREE Greenies!!

You all know how much Chloe, Juliet, and Romey LOVE their Greenies!!  It is one of their most favorite treats!  I thought they would like to try the Grain Free Variety!

Guess What??

They LOVED them!! 

Complete oral care is important for your dog’s total body health and can add years to their lifespan. Greenies Grain-Free Canine Dental Chews are proven to clean dogs’ teeth by fighting both plaque and tartar buildup, freshening breath, and maintaining healthier teeth and gums. Their new Grain-Free Chews are formulated with chickpeas and potato for a more natural diet, making these low-fat dental chews perfect for daily treating.

We love it when Chewy makes a delivery at our house!

The fluffs ALWAYS know it is for them!!!!

All Twelve Paws Up for Grain Free Greenies!!

Cottage Days

I have not fallen off the face of the earth...just lots of "stuff" going on.  I thought I'd share a few pics of the trio hanging around.  It has been so oppressive outside that we prefer being in the A/C but when we do venture out...here is a few pics of today.  

Juliet wants nothing to do with the camera and spends ALL of her time searching for toads and chippies!

Romey was sunning himself...for a brief moment!

Chloe just wants "IN"!!

Fourth of July Recap!

It was a rather quiet Fourth of July celebration for us this year...Just Ben and I and the pups.  Thought you might like to see a few photos of our night!

Happy Fourth of July!

Be safe out there and enjoy yourselves!

The Thursday Thirteen...

All three of my pups are still recuperating from their Spa Day...don't they look relaxed?  :)

Thirteen of My Favorite Places To Vacation:

1.Bermuda
2.Key West, FL
3.South Padre Island, Texas
4.Cloudcroft, New Mexico
5.Santa Fe, New Mexico
6.Taos, NM
7.Amelia Island, FL // Fernandina Beach, FL
8.San Antonio, TX
9.Biloxi, MS
10.Toronto, Canada
11.El Paso, TX
12.Surfside Beach, SC
13.Clearwater, FL

You will notice that the majority of my favorites are within the U.S. borders.  In today's world, I just don't have the same desire to venture too far away from our own country.  There was a time when I enjoyed Nassau in the Bahamas and Cozumel, Mexico.  But, not anymore...I am just not comfortable there.

I feel differently about Bermuda though...I feel pretty safe there, but one must always remember that when venturing out of the U.S., different laws pertain!  One must rely heavily on the U.S. Embassy abroad...does the name Amanda Knox ring a bell?  I still really believe that she was innocent and framed.  I cannot even imagine being in a foreign country where they speak a language I am not totally fluent in...and then being interrogated for hours on end.  Talk about frightening!!

Grooming Day!

I did not realize it had been twelve weeks in between grooms for the trio!  I took the first appointment I could get with Teena as I trust her explicitly with them.  It takes almost an hour to get to her house so we left early afternoon and dropped them off at 3pm.  It takes about four hours for them to be done, so we had to go and find something to do while we waited to pick them up.  So, Ben went over to Harbor Freight and dropped me off at Michael's so I could see what was new in the papercraft world.  As it turned out, I got a couple of really cute outfits for Romey and Juliet for the Fourth of July.  Chloe has no use for clothes of any kind...so I didn't get her any.

Then, we headed on over to Bill Gray's on Lake Ontario for burgers.  We haven't been there in YEARS and so much has changed...in the way of building, building, building.  Just who is buying all of these brand new homes??  That's what I'd like to know!!

We picked the trio up about 7 and headed on back home.  We were all exhausted upon arrival and we just wanted to sleep!  

I have wrestled with what I am going to do with my blog.  We have had several deaths to recover from and quite frankly, I am feeling very "down".  I question sometimes whether it is really worth keeping the blog going...especially when I figure in how much time and energy I put in to it...and the money just isn't there.  So, for the time being, I will try to just do my day to day "thing" and see where this takes me.

I have a lot of catching up to do on reading blogs as I have only been in to check on a few of you!  As I said, it has been quite the struggle getting out of my slump.

Hope all of you are ok and hanging in there!

Caturday Art: The Juliet Edition

We are joining Athena the Cat Goddess for the Caturday Art Blog Hop!

Happy Easter!!

We have LOTS of Selfies in this video today...and we are joining the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop over at Cat on My Head!

Happy Easter everyone!

Enjoy the day!

Easter Caturday Art: Juliet and Romey

We are joining Athena the Cat Goddess for the Caturday Art Blog Hop!  Stop on over there and check out some wonderful photos!!

Caturday Art: The Juliet Edition

We are joining Athena the Cat Goddess for the Caturday Art Blog Hop today!

Today I used a relatively new app (to me) called GoArt.  I haven't had a chance to play around with it too much, but I like the way it turned out here.

Yes, it IS almost Easter and it will be Romey and Juliet's FIRST Easter with us!  I'm not even sure if they know about the Easter Bunny! BOL!!

Spa Day!!!!

Thank you Miss Teena for ALWAYS making us look beautiful!💕💕

Hello SPRING!!

When the late Nadine Stair of Louisville, Kentucky, was 85 years old, she was asked what she would do if she had her life to live over again. 

"I'd make more mistakes next time," she said. "I'd relax. I would limber up. I would be sillier than I have been on this trip. I would take fewer things seriously. I would take more chances. I would climb more mountains and swim more rivers. I would eat more ice cream and less beans. I would perhaps have more actual troubles, but I'd have fewer imaginary ones. 

"You see, I'm one of those people who live sensibly and sanely hour after hour, day after day. Oh, I've had my moments, and if I had to do it over again, I'd have more of them. In fact, I'd try to have nothing else. Just moments, one after another, instead of living so many years ahead of each day. I've been one of those persons who never goes anywhere without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, and a raincoat. If I had to do it over again, I would travel lighter than I have. 

"If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds and I would pick more daisies." 

All Those Things You Were Afraid to Ask...

Everything you always wanted to know about me...but were afraid to ask..

1. I love my Bichon Frises and will never ever be without at least one in my life
2. I absolutely LOVE shopping and could spend every waking hour doing just that
3. Riding my scooter is one of my favorite things to do
4. I am a mother, a wife, a sister, and a daughter
5. I have been divorced once
6. I am a creative person
7. I am stubborn at times
8. I am a night owl and never go to bed before 4am
9. I am fiercely loyal to people and causes that I believe in
10. I hate lying
11. I smoked pot in high school
12.,I used to have cats, but found out I was highly allergic and had to give them away but I still love them
13. It is hard for me to trust people
14. I have been abused
15. I have many secrets
16. I used to take allergy shots for a multitude of allergies
17. I suffer from migraines
18. Sometimes I open my mouth when I shouldn't
19. I don't always say what I mean or mean what I say
20. Blogging is a favorite hobby of mine
21. I spend way too much time worrying about things I cannot control
22. I'm still friends with all of my in-laws
23. I suffer from several autoimmune diseases
24. I miss being able to physically do things I used to be able to do with ease
25. I'm very glad that I have a driver's license
26. I pray that they discover a cure for Alzheimer's Disease
27. I have fibromyalgia
28. I hope and pray that my daughter has a fulfilling life
29. I wish I could have had more heart-to-heart talks with my mom before she passed away
30. I miss my grandmother alot
31. I wish I did not think about the past as much as I do
32. I am a fan of Princess Diana and feel she was very misunderstood. 
33. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are two of my most favorite country artists and they put on one hell of a concert!
34. I am a pessimist
35. I hate politics
36. I am absolutely, positively addicted to coffee
37. If I'm missing my mojo, I work really hard to get it back!
38. I crave alone time
39. I need music in my life
40. I find it difficult to share my thoughts
41. I hate winter
42. One of my favorite actresses is Julia Roberts
43. I hate games of any kind
44. My current favorite author is Jodi Picoult
45. I have no desire to vacation outside the United States....with the exception of Bermuda and Canada
46. Toronto and Niagara Falls both hold very special memories for me
47. I hate summer
48. My husband's greatest compliment for me...I am funny???
49. I wish someone would invent a cure for cancer
50. There are times I wish I had less responsibility
51. Sometimes, I wish I could be a kid again 
52. I have some regrets
53. I am not afraid to die, but I hope that I do not suffer
54. I have been on one cruise and will never go on one again
55. I have spent time vacationing on Islands and loved every single minute of it
56. Bermuda is one of my most favorite places
57. Key West is a favorite vacation spot
58. I wish I could cook!
59. I love Mexican food
60. My greatest achievement is my daughter
61. I am the third of four siblings....one brother and two sisters
62. My favorite animal is the dog, particularly Bichon Frises, Newfoundlands, and Labrador Retrievers
63. I am very glad that I can swim
64. I pray that no one close to me suffers from cancer ever again
65. I have alot of favorite movies!
66. I am afraid of driving over bridges
67. One of the hardest things I've ever done is to quit smoking
68. I hate arrogance and narcissism
69. I go to a movie every single week!
70. I am absolutely passionate about napping
71. Paper Crafts and Cardmaking are my favorite hobbies
72. I enjoy spending time at our cottage
73. I can only do karaoke if I have been drinking
74. My favorite colors are pink and purple
75. Fall is my favorite season 
76. I no longer drink alcohol of any kind
77. I love to collect inspirational quotes
78. I was the fastest typist in my high school
79. I used to work for the school newspaper and I loved it
80. I do not mind washing dishes
81. I enjoy doing laundry
82. I read alot every single day
83. When I was a child, I decided I wanted to be a secretary
84. Some of my best memories are of our RV trips and I miss it terribly.
85. I rarely ever cry
86. I wish I did not have to take medication for my autoimmune diseases
87. I love the internet and have learned so much
88. I will never forgive adultery - EVER
89. I'm a huge fan of Classic Coke
90. Birthdays are very special to me and I think it's important to celebrate them!
91. I am still in contact with my best friend from high school
92. I am sometimes a leader and sometimes a follower
93. I love to travel and see new things
94. I am a Virgo
95. Manners are extremely important to me
96. I do not tolerate rude people
97. I have an addiction to acrylic nails
98. I do not like pedicures
99. I prefer working for men rather than women
100.I absolutely LOVE chocolate

It Sure Does Not Look Like Spring!

Inspiration for the Day

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. 
Leo Buscaglia

Juliet's Latest Obsession...

Juliet is obsessed with hunting!  Hunting pretty much anything...bunnies, mice, kitties...you name it!  So, the very first thing she has to do when she goes out is to look under HER bush to see and/or smell what has been in there since she last checked!!

Sunday Selfie: Getting Comfy!

Yes we are getting comfortable!  We will be in front of the tv to watch the Red Carpet Event tonight and we are even having TACOS!  

Stay tuned for Mama's predictions of Best/Worst Dressed!

We are joining our friends over at The Cat on My Head for the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop!

It Snowed!

Technically it is supposed to be Flower Friday...but here in Upstate NY we have no flowers...except for that lovely sticker that I put up there! :)  

I got my stitches removed and the swelling has gone down considerably, now I am in healing mode.  Costly decisions must be made as to what the next steps will be.  I have NO idea how on earth people replace teeth with multiple implants.  The cost is just unbelievable.  Let's see...do we want a new car...or new teeth?  Yikes.

Romey and Juliet were out cruising in the snow yesterday. They just LOVE running and playing in it!  I have them on really LONG leashes...over 15 feet, but they still want more freedom!

Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

It is supposed to be getting a bit warmer here.

Belated Postcards from Paris

We made the postcard and didn't get to share it...so here you go!!

Hope everyone enjoyed their trip!