Summer Fun with Tommy Bahama and PetSmart!

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Woohoo! Daisy and I love everything tropical…luckily we live in Florida and have palm trees, beaches and even pink flamingos to enjoy year round! And since PetSmart invited us to sample their exclusive new Tommy Bahama collection, it’s really turning into tropical pet paradise around here!

Daisy enjoying Tommy Bahama for pets

Daisy got so laid back enjoying her island-style living that I couldn’t even get her to look at the camera and say Aloha, so I’ll just have to tell you a little bit about the collection myself!

First off, we want you to know that Five Percent of the sales from items in this line go to PetSmart Charities to benefit grant recipients and adoption partners to save homeless pets. We love that, since every pet deserves to live the good life, too!

The Tommy Bahama pet collection at PetSmart includes beds, toys, and tropical apparel all designed to bring the island lifestyle to you and your dog wherever you live!

Tommy Bahama dog bed

In addition to cool colors and patterns, the collections is made with great attention to detail, just as you’d expect from Tommy Bahama. The dog bed is soft and squishy and has a no-skid backing which is great if you’ve got hardwood flooring rather than carpet. It’s the perfect bed for chilling and relaxing island-style but maybe not quite firm enough for dogs with special orthopedic needs. You can see that Daisy had NO problem falling right asleep in the middle of our photo shoot!

tommy bahama dog bed

Before she did though, she had a ball playing with the fun Pink Flamingo and the Plush Bungee Tennis Ball Toy…both incorporate the signature style floral patterns Tommy Bahama is known for. I didn’t notice at first, but check out how this toy even matches our dining room rug!

tropical dog toy

We love the unique tropical flavor of this Tommy Bahama collection and can’t wait to pick up a few more items as gifts. You can check out the full range of tees, dresses, beds and toys at PetSmart.com and give your pet a piece of paradise, too!

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Staying On Track with Sugar Free Holiday Cheer from Torani!

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lattes with Torani

Regular readers probably already know that Woof Woof Papa and I have been following the Nutrisystem weight loss plan and are doing really well so far! You can catch up on our weight loss progress here if you’ve fallen behind or don’t know what I’m talking about!

The holiday season is probably the most difficult time of the year to stay on track with dieting, but we’ve been treating ourselves to some low-calorie and diet-friendly drinks, thanks to Torani Sugar Free syrups! They’re available in several yummy holiday flavors so we can indulge in holiday cheer without derailing our diet.

torani cheer

I’ve been enjoying the Pumpkin Torani in my coffee and even in a special cocktail I made for a little holiday splurge.  The hubby had the very clever idea of adding it to the Nutrisystem protein shake mix. The Hazelnut Torani is especially delicious in the coffee shake! We went a little overboard with the whipped cream, but it’s fat free so that’s a plus! The idea is to find small ways to replace full-calorie treats with lower calorie ones, and save them for special occasions…that way you don’t feel totally deprived and can enjoy a little Holiday Cheer with friends and family!

Stop by and snag a $1 OFF Torani Printable Coupon and get started on your own holiday cheer. You can find both regular and sugar free in the coffee aisle! Thanks to Torani and SheSpeaks for arranging for us to receive these products so we could try them and share our honest opinions with our readers.

Varsity Ball: World’s Toughest Dog Toy – Guaranteed Indestructible {Daisy Tested!}

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If your dog is like Daisy you are probably sick of spending money on dog toys, only to have them destroyed as soon as you get them home. Not only is it a waste of money, but there is always the risk of your dog eating the pieces of the toy once they’ve ripped it apart.

We’d heard about Varsity Ball and their 110% Guaranteed indestructible toy and were super excited at the invitation for Daisy and her boyfriend Fin to put it to the test. If you aren’t already familiar with it, Varsity Ball is a dog toy designed for use by large, athletic, and high-energy dogs such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherd Dogs, Mastiffs, Labrador Retrievers and more.  It’s perfect as a toy for herding dogs, a toy for working dogs, a toy for big dogs, a toy for tough dogs, a toy for athletic dogs, or a toy for high-energy dogs.

Not only do many police dog trainers use it with their dogs, but it’s also even been tested in zoos! They’ve sold thousands, with zero busted. Check out the 1-minute video to see what I mean:

Now Daisy is only about 50 pounds, and Fin is 75lbs but the two of them together can destroy almost anything. So I took the Varsity Ball to our dog park and let them have at it! They ran, they chased, they jumped on it and even tried to eat it. As you can see…they fought the ball, but THE BALL WON!

Daisy and Fin test the indestructible dog toy Varsity Ball

That’s what you want in a dog toy…for it to last longer than the dogs playing with it, and really tire them out. As they say, a tired dog is a GOOD dog!  Daisy also really enjoys “herding” it around inside our place on rainy days (which we have a lot of right now). Basically, if you want something to both entertain and exercise your dog, then you can’t go wrong with Varsity Ball. And don’t worry if yellow isn’t your thing. It also comes in white and orange.

indestructible ball for dogs in orange, yellow or white

Varsity Balls are made in the USA and are 110% guaranteed to be indestructible – if your dog breaks it, they’ll replace the ball plus 10% of your purchase price! 

If you’d like to get one for your dog, they are available at Varsity Pets for $39.99 plus $11.99 for shipping. Don’t freak out about the cost of shipping…the ball is LARGE (12″ in diameter) and heavy-duty (3.5 pounds) so it costs more to ship, but is totally worth it considering their indestructible-ness! It also makes a great gift for those big dogs in your family! Visit VarsityPetsOnline.com for more product info and details about the guarantee.

Disclosure: We received a sample product so that we could test it and share our experiences. We were not compensated or told what to write. All opinions are 100% our own. Post contains affiliate links.

 

Newman’s Own Organics: Healthy Treats for Pets AND People!

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candy, snacks and cookies from newman's own organics

We are always on the lookout for heathier snacks and all-natural treats for ourselves and for Daisy. Our search recently led us to Newman’s Own Organics. As the name implies, the company was co-founded by Paul Newman and the products are certified organic by Oregon Tilth. We’ve spent the past couple of weeks sampling several yummy items and wanted to let you know about a few of our favorites.

newmans own organics licorice

I’ve never been that much of a sweet tooth, but I do admit to loving sour candies and licorice so the Newman’s Own Organics  Licorice Twists are a winner in my book! In addition to traditional black licorice, which you either love or hate depending on what kind of person you are, they also have sour varieties that make my mouth water just thinking about them. I also discovered Pomegranate Licorice Twists which are my newest favorite thing!

Daisy’s Papa and I also really love the Honey Wheat Pretzels, the Hermit Cookies and their 100% Premium Organic Chocolate Bars, especially the Espresso Dark Chocolate with 54% Cocoa (I said I wasn’t a sweet tooth but anything with dark chocolate and espresso should count as its own food group in my book!).

newman's premium organic chocolate

Not only do they make amazing candy, pretzels, cookies and other snacks for humans, but they also have a line of pet products which Daisy has been hard at work testing! These Newman’s Own Organics products are also certified organic and made with all-natural ingredients.

Newman's Own Organics pet food

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Daisy Rocks Out with the Bret Michaels Pets Rock Collection!

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Is your dog a Rock Star? Even if they just THINK they are, you can help them live the Rock Star Life with the cool line of pet products over at PetSmart, especially inspired by rocker Bret Michaels and his German Shepherds.

They’ve got super cute toys including a Tour Bus, Guitar, and this fun Crinkly Character rockin’ Bret’s signature bandana on his head. Daisy loves flipping him around and goes crazy for the crinkle sound he makes when she plays with him!

Daisy Bret Michaels Crinkly Dog Toy

This line also includes dog beds, bowls, collars, CUTE rocker clothes for dogs and more…all befitting pets and parents who are true rockers at heart. Daisy and her papa always enjoy a good game of tug so they are really loving the  Spiked Rubber Ball and Bandana Tug Toy! Read these tips on teaching your dog the right way to play tug, from the ASPCA pet behaviorist.

daisy bret michaels tug toy

You can bring out YOUR pet’s inner rock star with the complete Bret Michaels Pets Rock collection at PetSmart.com and at your local PetSmart. We’re thinking these toys make a great stocking stuffer and holiday gift idea for some of our rock and roll pals! Here’s a fun video with Bret and his German Shepherds if you’d like to see more:

Disclosure: We received sample products for the purpose of this review but were not compensated for our post. We were not told what to write or say, and all opinions are 100% mine and Daisy’s!