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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone!!! The creative and always dog-friendly Angry Squirrel Studio has shared another adorable free holiday-themed coloring page for you to download, print and enjoy today. Super fun for kids of all ages!
Be sure to also check out their online shop for amazing illustrated gifts and posters all including dogs, cats and other critter characters you’re sure to love!
Just because you’re dieting or watching what you eat doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a great meal (and drink) on St. Patrick’s Day! The hubby and I are already planning ahead on how we’ll celebrate while still staying on track with our Nutrisystem weight loss program.
After going a little crazy for National Margarita Day, we decided to get smart and plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day. The goal is to enjoy a little of our favorite food and drink, but not derail the diet. Even though we LOVE going out for St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve decided to stay in this year. We’ll still be celebrating the holiday AND hubby’s Irish American heritage, so I thought I’d share a few tips with you.
One of our favorite lunch items is the Nutrisystem Loaded Baked Potato meal. Just add extra hot water, low sodium chicken broth or skim milk and it becomes Irish Potato Soup. Sprinkle some green onion, crumbled turkey bacon and low-fat cheddar on top. Skip a SmartCarb for the day and you can also enjoy a Guinness at 125 calories for 12 oz instead…not a bad swap if you ask me!
I couldn’t even imagine not having corned beef and cabbage for dinner on St. Patrick’s Day. As our Nutrisystem coach Meredith always reminds us, everything is OK in moderation.
Some important tips to keep in mind when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day:
Portion size: the brand I buy is 190 calories for 4 oz of corned beef. That’s really not too bad if you stick to the recommended portion size. It IS high in fat and sodium, so keep that in mind and adjust the rest of your day/week accordingly to compensate.
More veggies: Put the emphasis on more cabbage, onions and carrots so you’ll feel full and satisfied. By cooking everything together in your crock pot or french oven on the stove top (that’s the method I use), your veggies will absorb all the flavor from the meat and spices making them extra yummy! Also, start your meal with a healthy salad to help keep your appetite under control.
Parsnips instead of Potatoes: I haven’t tried this one yet, but I’ve read that you can use parsnips instead of potatoes when making a more diet-friendly version of corned beef and cabbage. You’ll cut your calories in half, and carbs are less too.
Watch the booze: Not only do alcoholic beverages add empty calories, but they also impair your judgement meaning you’re more likely to eat stuff you shouldn’t or eat more than you should. Limit it to one or two drinks to be on the safe side!
Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Hotline receives thousands of calls from pet parents concerned about what their dog or cat may have eaten, whether it’s poisonous, and what to do about it. They’ve recently updated their list with the top pet toxins that they received calls about in 2012.
1. Prescription Human Medications: Careful not to drop any pills! Most common calls were for heart medications (blood pressure pills), antidepressants and pain meds.
2. Insecticides: Always read the label before using any insecticide on your pet, in your home or in your yard.
3. Over-the-Counter Human Medications: acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen as well as herbal products and supplements (fish oil, joint supplements).
4. Veterinary Products and Medications: both OTC and prescription veterinary products (watch out for flavored tabs, too).
5. Household Products: anything from fire logs to cleaning products.
You can view the full top 10 pet poisons list plus find out what to do if you think your pet has been poisoned at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Also checkout this recent post for info on getting your free pet safety pack from ASPCA.
Whether you’ve got a kiddo graduating from kindergarten, high school, college, or a fur kid who’s just passed obedience classes with flying colors, now’s your chance to announce their accomplishments!
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There are lots of ways to help shelter animals in need: you could adopt if you are able, foster a pet while helping to find them a forever family, volunteer and/or donate money if you are financially able.
Did you know there is also something you can do that is completely free, takes about 30 seconds and helps out, too???
Right now, when you head on over to EmBARK on Pet Health and take this online pledge promising to care for your own pet’s health, Sergeants Pet Care will send a pet health kit to participating shelters with the help of the American Humane Association (AHA). These kits will go home with newly adopted pets from AHA shelters nationwide to ensure their care is off to a great start.
And as a special thank you for taking the pledge, you’ll get a coupon for $3 Off your next Sergeants or Sentry purchase!
See how fast and easy it is? You just provide your email address, city and state, click Submit, and another family gets to take home a free pet health kit when they adopt a shelter pet! The kit has stuff you need when caring for your dog’s health, including:
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