The Best Dog Tricks on the Planet: 106 Amazing Things Your Dog Can Do on Command

December 11, 2013
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best dog tricks book

Wouldn’t it be great if you could teach your dog to bring you the newspaper, get you a tissue when you sneeze, and even help sort the laundry? These are just a few of the fun and amazing tricks you and your dog can learn from the new book The Best Dog Tricks on the Planet: 106 Amazing Things Your Dog Can Do on Command by celebrity dog trainer Babette Haggerty.

sort laundry dog trick

Starting with basic Building Blocks, and then moving on to more advanced and original tricks, the book includes detailed photos and step-by-step instructions to teach you how to teach your dog to do some really amazing stuff including:

  • Bring Me the Ringing Phone
  • Wipe Your Feet
  • Turn the Lights On and Off
  • Open the Door
  • Balance an Egg on Your Nose
  • Strum a Guitar

Daisy and I have skipped ahead to Chapter 4 Circus Tricks and are going to surprise Woof Woof Papa with the Army Crawl trick for Christmas morning if we can learn it in time. Since he’s an Army veteran, I thought that would be so cute! (Hopefully he doesn’t decide that NOW is a good time to start catching up on reading my recent blog posts! LOL)

As the author points out, training your dog to do tricks isn’t just for the entertainment value or even just so that you can have a well-behaved dog. More importantly, it also creates a strong bond between you and helps your dog learn boundaries, makes them happier, more confident and relaxed. Don’t we ALL want that for our fur kids?

This book makes a great gift idea for any dog lover on your list, so you might want to snag a few extra copies to have on hand in addition to one for yourself. The book is so entertaining and easy to follow that it’s perfect for anyone from your Tweens to Grandma & Grandpa! It would also make a thoughtful Thank You gift for your dog’s favorite groomer, pet sitter, or other important pet person in their life.

dog trick book back cover

You can get it at Amazon in both Kindle and Paperback formats. I love the printed version for the coffee table, since it’s fun for people to flip through and try out when they visit, but I’m also thinking of downloading the Kindle version so that I can have the detailed training tips with me on my phone when Daisy & I are out at the park, too!

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Super CUTE Custom Engraved Dog Bone Christmas Ornament

December 10, 2013
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personalized dog bone ornament

Do you get special ornament for your children and fur kids each year? We do, and this year got a paw-tastic one from Marked Moments on Etsy.

This personalized Christmas ornament is an awesome way to include the furry members of your family in the holiday celebrations. Custom engraved with your dog’s name and the current year.

Each dog bone ornament is precision cut from 1/8″ birch wood and includes string for hanging. Ornament measures 4-1/2″ long. Includes string for hanging and a 100% recycled gift box. Ornaments are gift-ready so it’s simple to snag one for every lucky dog on your list!

Christmas ordering deadline for US Orders is Monday, December 16th. Check them out on Etsy!

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*HOT* Costco Membership or Renewal $55 + 3 FREE Items & More! ($105 value)

December 10, 2013
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costco deal

Are you a Costo fan or know someone on your gift list who is? Maybe you’ve always wanted to try a membership but were waiting for a deal. Well, now is the perfect time to join, renew or buy a gift membership with the great offer over at Zulily thru 12/13 only!

Snag the $55 Zulily Costo Deal for a Gold Star Membership and get more than $50 worth of coupon savings including:

  • A FREE Rotisserie Chicken (theirs are really GOOD)
  • A FREE pack of batteries (perfect for toys & gadgets from Santa)
  • A FREE case of Kirkland Signature Water (to stay hydrated this holiday party season)
  • And MORE!

Zulily.com is a members-only shopping site, but it’s FREE to join here. And, you’ll get daily access to all their new sales on stuff for home, kitchen, baby, Mom, Dad and pets!

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Caza Trail Donut Shop Blend for Busy Mornings at Home or On-The-Go! #MC

December 10, 2013
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I’m participating in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sturm Foods, Inc. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for bringing you this info.

donut shop blend

Most of you know me well enough by now to know that I LOVE my coffee. If you hadn’t already noticed, I’m even enjoying a steaming cup of Joe in my cartoon logo!

I recently got to sample the Donut Shop Blend from Caza Trail and wanted to pass along the tip for those of you with a Keurig K-Cup Brewer, so you could enjoy some, too. It’s a blend of select coffees from Latin America and the single size servings are super convenient for busy mornings or when you need an on-the-go treat

It’s a crazy time of year and we’re all running around finishing (or starting) our holiday shopping on top of all the other stuff that busy families are up to right about now. Even if you’re always on the go, steal a few precious minutes and relax with a great cup of coffee you can make for yourself. You can locate the Donut Shop blend and 24 other Caza Trail varieties on their Amazon page.

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Discover New Children’s Gift Books About Animals & Nature

December 10, 2013
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There’s just something special about the holidays. That warm glow from the fire, the fact that you actually get to spend time with your kids (or your friends’ and family’s kids). It’s the perfect time to curl up with the little ones in your life and read them a storybook. Reading a totally new, beautiful, amazing book with a child is a treasured holiday experience. And if you choose the right book, every time the child reads it alone in the future will bring back the memory of that time you shared.
blurb kids books

If you’re a little tired of the standard children’s book selections in your local brick and mortar store,Blurb.com has a really incredible assortment of self-published children’s books that you won’t find anywhere else this holiday season. Try a few of these future classics and create some new holiday memories this year. Here are a few of animal & nature themed books that any kid is sure to love:

The Adventures of Dude, Squat and Mose

Title: The Adventures of Dude, Squat and Mose
Author: Michael Hall
http://www.blurb.com/b/4720681-the-adventures-of-dude-squat-and-mose
With fabulous illustrations from Gerald Kelley and a fun-packed story from author Michael Hall, the adventures of this brave trio of adopted dogs if sure to become a favorite.

great bear surprise

Title: The Great Bear Surprise
Author: Carolan Coughlin
www.blurb.com/b/4259737-the-great-bear-surprise
Join Carolan on her hike up Red Plume Mountain where she discovers much more than the view of the surrounding landscape. This is a sweet story of unexpected friendship.

a bit lost

Title: A Bit Lost
Author: Leanne New
www.blurb.com/b/4275053-a-bit-lost
Delightful creativity elevates the imagery in this standout book, a simple tale of lost-and-found for little ones.

Mylo & Peet

Title: Mylo & Peet
Author: Janyce Portalatin
www.blurb.com/b/4290427-mylo-peet
A graphically pleasing book with a message tailor-made for the new generation of eco-warriors the importance of recycling and protecting the planet.

Check out the Blurb Online Indie Bookstore, and if you don’t see one you like, you can create your own! Right now, Blurb has an offer to  Save 20% on print books when you spend $40 or more.

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