Pets Need Pals Too! Celebrate National Get a PAL for Your Pet Day!

November 11, 2012
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daisy the dog with her hedgehog dog toyWhen I’m feeling down or blue, I can always count on Daisy to cheer me up with a kiss or a cuddle, or just by seeing her funny face! Did you know that pets need companionship, too? Although we have fun together,  Daisy sometimes gets mopey if she goes too long without seeing her buddies. It makes me aware of just how much she loves playing with her doggy pals! We’re lucky that we live in a community where Daisy has lots of play pals to spend time with on a regular basis. two cute dogs hanging out for a visitDaisy recently invited her gal pal Stella for a sleep over. It was the first time one of her pals spent the night and we all had so much fun that I just can’t wait until we are able to adopt a brother or sister for Daisy. It would be so great for all of us, and there are SO many pets out there in need of a forever home!

To help raise awareness, the non-profit campaign Pets Add Life (PAL), has officially declared November 19, National Get A Pal For Your Pet Day. Recognizing the benefits of having multiple pets, the day is set to encourage pet parents to consider adopting additional furry, winged and/or finned family members.

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Nutrisystem Week 4 Update: Weight Loss, BMI and Bears…Oh MY! #NSNation

November 10, 2012
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Daisy dog checking out our Nutrisystem food deliver and bear

It’s time for our weekly Nutrisystem progress update and I can’t believe 4 weeks have flown by so quickly! In case you missed it, you can catch up on last week’s post here. Woof Woof Papa and I are pretty happy after our weigh in today, and we’re both celebrating a couple of milestones to tell you about!

One milestone we’re both celebrating this week is an improvement in our BMI numbers. BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and is an approximation of body fat based on a person’s height and weight. Because Obesity is linked to numerous diseases and health conditions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone know their BMI and try to stay within the Normal Range. If you’d like to learn more you can visit the CDC and use their Free BMI Calculator here.

Thanks to the tools and apps available to Nutrisystem members, we always know our BMI. Our charts update automatically each time we log our weight and this is really helping us stay motivated. Weight loss is slow and takes a long time, no question about that…if there were an instant fix, we’d have ALL heard about it by now. But being able to visualize our small victories along the way really helps us stay on track! As you can see, at the end of our first 4 weeks, we’ve both dropped from the Obese range (yikes!) to the Overweight Range. While we’re not where we need to be yet for optimal health, we think this is a great accomplishment and are thrilled!

Chart showing my BMI improvement on Nutrisysten

chart of hubby's BMI on nutrisystem

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Celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day and Save 20% On Unique Toys Today Only!

November 10, 2012
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Neighborhood Toy Store Day

Today is Neighborhood Toy Store Day! It’s a great time to explore some great local shops and a support small business near you! Neighborhood Toy Stores are usually independently owned and carry unique items that you won’t find in the big chain stores. You’ll also find long-time favorites, like my pal Curious George!
Curious George plush toy

Since you probably have lots of little ones on your holiday shopping list, I thought you might like this deal from Magic Bean, a great neighborhood toy in the Boston area and their Online Toy Store mbeans.com for those who aren’t lucky enough to live near one of their locations:

Magic Bean is offering 20% OFF ALL TOYS on mbeans.com and in store on Saturday, November 10! Just make sure to use the Magic Beans coupon code TOYSTORE20 during checkout. When you buy toys from small companies like Magic Beans, you’re purchasing toys that are brimming with personality and play value!

elephant rock n ride toy

They’ve also got a great selection of Puzzles, Family Board Games, Strollers and more cool stuff for kiddos and families. Visit mbeans.com for Neighborhood Toy Store Day!
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Science Diet Ideal Balance Dog Treats from $5.52/Bag Including Free Shipping!

November 10, 2012
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Science Diet Dog Treats

Daisy LOVES these new Ideal Balance Dog Treats from Science Diet and has tried several of the varieties already. Her favorite is a tie between the Pumpkin Yam and the Beef Jerky so far!

ideal balance dog treats free with printable coupon

The treats run $8-10 per bag in stores but I found a way to save big!  Amazon has great prices on them every day but right now they are having a special offer and you can score a real bargain! Get 30% off you first order of Science Diet Dog treats when you sign up for Subscribe & Save at Amazon!

You also get Free Shipping without having to order a minimum purchase.  Get one bag a month, or every 3 months, or subscribe then cancel after your first order if you want. There’s no obligation to repeat your order, but if you decide you do like them, it’s a great way to lock in savings for future orders! You can also get get 15% off you first order of food when you sign up for Subscribe & Save. Here’s an example from an order I just did for a bag of dog treats:

amazon dog treats

 

Just follow these instructions to receive your discount:

• Click on a Science Diet Pet Product to purchase

• On the product page, select “Subscribe & Save” and the frequency you’d like to receive the product

• Click on “Subscribe Now”

• Receive 30% off treats and 15% off food on the first subscription order at checkout

Visit Amazon.com to get more details and order now!

The discount only applies to new subscriptions and only to products sold by Amazon.com. (Does not apply to products sold by third-party merchants and other sellers through the Amazon.com site.)

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Starting My First Online Craftsy Course! Come Join the Fun – It’s Free to Check It Out!

November 9, 2012
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craftsy online craft courses

I just registered at Craftsy.com and signed up for my first online course: Knit Lab: Projects, Patterns & Techniques. I’m so excited to be getting back into knitting!

knit lab online classes

My mom showed me some basics a few years ago, then I borrowed some books and a DVD from the library, and I really got good at making basic scarves but never really progressed to anything more complicated. After a while I ran out of people to make scarves for and set my knitting needles aside. Can’t wait to upgrade my skills and start making some fun gifts for the pets and people in my life! I’m also going to tackle crochet which I’ve never really mastered either!
Online Crochet Class
Craftsy covers all kinds of topics and interesting hobbies and crafts, including Artisan Cheese Making, Product Photography (great for Etsy Shop Owners!), Cake Decorating, Jewelry Making and more! You can register for free and check out a few of the FREE mini craft courses to see how great their set up is, before paying to take the more in-depth courses. Once you pay for a course, you own it forever and can replay all the lessons as many times as you want. And they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, just in case the course doesn’t meet your expectations.
Pookies Knitting Pattern cake

If you’ve already got skills and are looking for projects and patterns, they’ve got those too!

I’m off to watch my first Craftsy lesson on my iPad, but just wanted to take a sec and make sure to share the news and tell you where to go if you want to check it out, too! Visit Crafsty here for more info and to register for free and browse online course descriptions.

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