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Help Natural Balance Raise $1M for National Service Dog Month!

September 11, 2012

Thanks to all our readers and pals who helped out in supporting the August efforts of Natural Balance to donate 5,000 pounds of dog food to Angels in Fur!

September is National Service Dog Month and Natural Balance has partnered with the Petco Foundation to raise $1 million dollars to honor Service Dogs across America. There are many types of Service Dogs and this year they are highlighting and honoring Guide Dogs and Military Working Dogs for the inspiring work they do in changing lives.

There are 2 ways you can help in the fundraising efforts for this mont’s dog-related cause:

1. Donate at any Petco store or click the “Donate Now” button here.

2. Buy a bag of Limited Edition Natural Balance Jerky Bars Treats, available at Petco!

Proceeds will be donated to help with the building of a national monument honoring Military Working Dogs. This National Monument will be dedicated in 2013 and will reside at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. To learn more, visit Natural Balance here.

National Monument to Military Working Dogs

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Get a FREE 1 Year Care.com Premium Membership for Active Duty Military Families ($140 value)!

May 18, 2012

Just a reminder that Care.com is offering a FREE premium 1-year membership to all Active Duty Military Families! This offer is a $140 value and available thru May 31, 2012 during Military Appreciation Month only.

Daisy’s Papa is an Army veteran and served in Iraq, so I know first hand how difficult and stressful life can be when a spouse is deployed overseas! This Free Premium Membership offer is so great because you can join now and have access to Care.com for an entire year! Whether you are a military spouse who could use a hand around the house, or are an active duty military family getting ready to PCS or preparing for a loved one’s mobilization or return home, this could really come in handy for pet sitting, child care, and more!

By joining Care.com as a Premium member you’ll receive full access to the service, including caregiver contact details, background checks, and references. You can also post jobs detailing your specific care needs, and you’ll receive access to caregiver alert emails and weekly member newsletter filled with expert tips and advice. Premium subscriptions also have access to Care.com backup benefits like Care-on-Call. Active Military Families Sign Up for a FREE 1-year Membership to Care.com!

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{Active Duty Military Families} Get a FREE 1 Year Care.com Premium Membership and Find BabySitters, Pet Care and More!

May 5, 2012

I’ve blogged about Care.com before to let you know about using their services to help research and hire Pet Sitters, Dog Walkers, Nannies, Baby Sitters, Housekeepers and more! Well, I was super excited to see that Care.com is offering a FREE premium 1-year membership to all Active Duty Military Families! This offer is available thru May 31, 2012 during Military Appreciation Month only.

Daisy’s Papa is an Army veteran and served in Iraq, so I know first hand how difficult and stressful life can be when a spouse is deployed overseas! This Free Premium Membership offer is so great because you can join now and have access to Care.com for an entire year! Whether you would just like to enjoy a “date night” and need a babysitter, are a military spouse who could use a hand around the house, or are an active duty military family getting ready to PCS or prepare for a loved one’s mobilization, this could really come in handy for pet sitting, child care, and more!