Summer Pet Grooming Tips from PetSmart

Summer Pet Grooming Tips from PetSmart

Living in Florida requires a greater level of awareness and care for pet owners. The four-legged family members generally need a little help to make the transition, however, it is vital for pets to stay cool when those blistering sunny days arrive. PetSmart grooming expert Linda Erickson shares her tips on preparing pets for the hot summer season. She recommends regular grooming appointments as well as at-home treatments. Minimize the Winter Coat: It’s important to help your dog get rid of their heavier winter coat so they can stay cool as temperatures rise. Baths help to release the undercoat followed by a good brushing to remove extra hair. For an extra silky and shiny coat, milk bath moisturizing conditioner and regular at-home brushings will help the pet’s coat to be softer and healthier. Florida pet parents, please do not leave pets outdoors for extended periods without cover especially during the hot Florida summer months.   Less is Not Always Better: Some...

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Store Brand Infant Formulas Defeat Mead Johnson

Store Brand Infant Formulas Defeat Mead Johnson

This post brought to you by storebrandformula.com. All opinions are 100% mine. Store brand infant formulas won a major legal victory last month. A United States Circuit Court upheld a $13.5 million false advertising claim against Enfamil maker Mead Johnson. This decision affirms families will continue enjoying the savings of Store Brand formula without compromising nutritional values. PBM Products successfully argued that Enfamil’s advertisements of superiority to store brand formulas were false and misleading. The store brand formulas offer the same nutrients at the same levels as Enfamil.  Circuit Judge Andre Davis wrote. “PBM cannot fairly compete with Mead Johnson unless and until Mead Johnson stops infecting the marketplace with misleading advertising. ” This ruling was a win for families who rely on store brands as well. Scared tactics and misleading advertising could make the difference in parent’s ability to buy new clothing or other vital goods for their children. Name brand products can be as much as double...

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Twitter Tools – Twitter Addictions Cured

Twitter Tools – Twitter Addictions Cured

Blogging is especially exciting for the novice. Social media and networking in the course of blog promotion can be even more exciting.  Successful, professional bloggers warn that a lack of understanding and discipline in using twitter, facebook, and other social media sites can be a huge waste of your valuable time. Hi. My name is Kathleen and I am a midlife A.D.D. Twitter addict. The 140 character messages along with the ability to tweet from anywhere, anytime, became an unsuccessful addiction.  The infatuation snowballs and before you know it, BAM three hours have passed and the daily to do list went untouched. I have to admit, blogging and social networking has been a great pleasure and truthfully a huge diversion to inexorable midlife complexities. However, this level of wasted time is obsessive, unacceptable and a lot like a drug addiction. I was warned. Shame on me! Some time ago, I read Patricia’s post Comments Do Not Equal Sales. She is a brilliant writer, a passionate...

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Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day

Carmella Marie is a beautiful name isn’t it. That is my mothers’ name. Can you believe she despised her name? Marie was ok but not the name Carmella. My intention was to name my second child after my mother and of course, she had absolutely forbidden it. God honored me with a son, solving the dilemma for us! According to Teresa Norman, author of A World of Baby Names, the origin of Carmella is “derived from the Hebrew and meaning “vineyard” or “orchard.” Mount Carmel is a mountain in northwestern Israel inhabited in early Christian times by a group of hermits who later became Carmelite monks in the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” Babynology.com supports this origin as well. They note that it Carmel was a beautiful place of which Solomon compared to the beauty of a bride. Several other sites agree the origin is Hebrew and the name means garden or vineyard and golden. The Biblical reference is...

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Hand Decorated Brownie Pops

Hand Decorated Brownie Pops

Are these not the most adorable and unique treat on a stick ever? I adore brownies and bake them often.  My favorite brownie recipe, Best Brownies, is quick and easy to bake but looks nothing like these sweet Brownie Pops! Cherry Moon Farms hand-decorates these brownie cuties transforming them into gourmet chocolate masterpieces. The company combines these Brownie Pops with their famous hand-dipped strawberries creating a unique gift combination for your special someone. Cherry Moon Farms also offers elegant truffle pops with fancy berries almonds, coconut, and even extra drizzles along with brownies, cakes, and cookies by Mrs. Fields. Any combination of these will most definitely be an exquisite gift, not to mention a lasting memory! The brownie pops and chocolate gifts start at about $30.00. The affordable price tag is designed to allow for sending these handmade sweets and chocolate gifts to more family and friends. Cherry Moon Farms Gifts aims to meet all online customers requested delivery dates....

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Osama Bin Laden’s Death – Easter Sunday?

Osama Bin Laden’s Death – Easter Sunday?

Everyone has an opinion about the death of Osama Bin Laden. I, like millions of other Americans, was pleased to see that justice prevailed and know the world is much safer without him. Hubby first heard/saw it on Facebook. He says, “Hey Kath, Bin Laden is dead. Some just posted it on Facebook.” I laughed, “That is just stupid. Who posted that nonsense?” He replies, “Ummm DEAR, his voice elevated, you don’t understand as he moved toward the television and flipped to Fox News. “HE IS DEAD!” OMG, I immediately left the foodie post I was writing. The scroller read something like this – Osama Bin Laden was killed by us forces last week. The news was withheld pending release of DNA testing. President Obama would speak to the nation shortly.   As I am certain you are aware, President Obama explained that Bin Laden was killed earlier in the afternoon. President Obama spoke eloquently. He told us Bin...

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Blog with Integrity AND Buy Groceries?

Many bloggers advocate, even preach on blog integrity. I’m not referring to those bloggers who offer honest blogging advice. I agree with those who condemn blogs created solely to make a buck; the blogs with hidden links, Trojan laced banners, and posts that are unreadable garble. I’m referring to the “holier than thou” bloggers who portray writing paid blog posts and sponsored reviews as dishonest garbage. No matter what or how well the post may be written the author has no integrity because they write for money? Some of these blog authors go as far as to condemn writing about a product or service unless one has personally used or purchased it. Online research and review does not seem to be enough for many of these blog owners. They warn about being viewed as untrustworthy and not true to their readers. I remember reading a guest post on one of my favorite blogs. (no names because it IS one of my favorites) The author named several services that...

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Le Creuset, Girly Cookware?

Le Creuset, Girly Cookware?

Can Cast Iron Cookware be considered girly? I remember the first time cooking with my mother’s Le Creuset pot. It was a brick red Dutch oven and OMG sooo heavy. I asked mom why she chose such heavy pot… I said, “Oh my gosh they weigh a ton!” She said Le Creuset was known to be among the finest of pots and she treasured the deep color. She smiled and said something to the affect of, Yes Kath they are heavy but so beautiful, definitely made for a woman who loves to cook. You know, she went on, cast iron pots, pans, and skillets are called generation pans. I expect that one day you or your baby sister will be cooking with this pot, passing it on to your children as well.   Fast forward to 2011, my baby sister has that red Le Creuset pot. It is obvious to me now why my mother chose le creuset cookware....

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Paper Culture|Whimsical Baby Invitation Review

Paper Culture|Whimsical Baby Invitation Review

Whimsical is defined as fanciful, imaginative and impulsive, amusingly odd or playfully humorous in an endearing sort of way. Whimsical is the perfect word association for babies in both creating them and experiencing their arrival. The opportunity to review Paper Culture, an invitation design business, brought about more than simply a review. It brings into play my midlife view of childbirth, which is an endearingly whimsical experience, especially now that thirty years have passed! whimsical adj 1. spontaneously fanciful or playful 2. given to whims; capricious 3. quaint, unusual, or fantastic Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 Whimsical and babies – A midlife view Oftentimes the creation of babies is the result of a whim, a spontaneously playful act. My youngest son, we believe, was conceived on Valentines Day. Very enchanting and whimsical event and, as I recollect, the holiday included pink roses and strawberries. How about a capricious...

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