Celebrating Military Family Appreciation Month #sponsored #MetLifeTDP

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Did you know that November is National Military Family Appreciation Month? If you know a friend, neighbor or relative in the military, this is a great time to let them know how thankful you are for their service as well how much you appreciate the service and sacrifices of their whole family.

Woof Woof Papa served in the US Army and did 2 active duty deployments, so as the wife of an Army veteran, I can tell you that a day doesn’t go by without me taking time to be thankful for his safe return. It was a difficult time having him away, and there was lots to worry about with his safety, and taking care of things at home while he was gone.

One thing that I really appreciate NOT to have to stress out about during those tough times was health care. That’s because active duty service members AND their families are eligible for a special program called the TRICARE Health Plan, which also includes the opportunity to enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program.

About MetLife TRICARE Dental for Military Families

MetLife TRICARE Dental provides dental benefits to spouses and children of Active Duty personnel and National Guard and Reserve members and their families. It’s ideal for military families because it is a convenient and cost effective way for families to have continuous dental coverage despite changes in life events, geographical locations, or military status. Regardless of where a military family is located, coverage can be accessed from the large network of dental providers worldwide.

Families enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program are eligible for low cost premiums, free annual exams, and discounts on orthodontist services. As I’m sure you do, I place a high value on my families health and well-being, so I think you’ll really appreciate how cost effective, flexible, and easily accessible the program is.

Learn More about TRICARE Dental

To learn more enroll your military family, visit: www.metlife.com/tricare

You can also connect with them and other military families on the MetLife TDP Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MetLifeTDP

New Pet Freebie: FREE Puppy Handbook from KONG Company

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Do you have a new puppy or know someone who does? Enjoy this FREE Puppy Handbook from KONG Company. Just visit this link and flip through the pages.

You’ll learn basic training techniques, how to deal with problem behavior, the importance of socialization, what to expect regarding life stages, and more. Even if your dog isn’t still a puppy, you’ll want to check it out and share it with your pals!

Good Cat! Practical Answers to Behavior Questions [Kindle Edition 25% OFF]

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Many folks believe that cats will do whatever they want, or that cats are finicky and difficult to please, but if you take a little time to learn about cat behavior and positive reinforcement training methods, you can have a happy and GOOD cat!

Cats are smart, so you have to do your homework. One book that is frequently recommended by cat experts is Good Cat! Practical Answers to Behavior Questions by Steve Dale. The book features advice on how to handle litter-box issues, feline anxieties, excessive scratching and other destructive behaviors, and feline aggression toward other cats, dogs and people. And tips on adoption and training will help cat lovers welcome a new cat into the household, too.

Right now, the book is on sale at Amazon for $2.99 ($3.99 reg) for the Kindle edition. Visit Amazon.com to check it out!

Kindle NOT required: You can read Kindle Edition ebooks on a Kindle or any tablet, PC, laptop, Smartphone or other web-enabled device using one of the free Kindle Reading Apps.

Holiday Gift Tutorial: How To Make Custom Photo Books + 25% OFF

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Creating Custom Books for the Holidays? Super Easy Book-Making Video + Discount!
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It could be just me, but I think it’s much easier to learn how to do something by watching a video — even it is’s a short one. For instance, making your own custom book seems like it would be really complicated, but then you watch a video walking you through it and it becomes pretty understandable and super easy.

Learn How To Make Your Own Photo Books

Here’s a video from Blurb that quickly teaches you how to make your own photo books—sort of a book making boot camp. This short video (which is less than 3 min. long) walks you through how to use Blurb’s BookSmart Tool to design your book, upload photos, change layout and more.


Make a Photo Gift Book from Instagram

If you are on Instagram, it’s really easy to create a special Instagram Photo Book. Take all those super CUTE photos of the fur kid and publish them for Grandma and Grandpa and everyone else to enjoy!

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Save with Blurb Promo Codes

To help you cross some gifts off your holiday shopping list, there’s a very special offer for new customers only. Save 25% on photobooks. Just make sure to use Blurb Promo Code OCT25% and order by 10/31.

If you’ve already made a book before with Blurb, you can skip the tutorial and head right on over to save 20% on photobooks which is great news if you’re thinking ahead to the holidays and making a gift to send! Make sure to order by 10/31 and use Blurb Promo Code OCT20%

Don’t wait because these deals end October 31st…and with these discounts, you can create some really thoughtful personalized gift books for friends and family! Visit Blurb.com to get started now.

Tips for Safe Camping with Pets

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There are a couple of weeks left til Labor Day, so be sure to make the most of the rest of summer vacation with some outdoor fun with your pets! Even if you don’t have time for a big trip, you can still find a campground nearby and enjoy a quick camping trip with the family and fur kids.

ASPCA has some really helpful safety tips for camping with pets:

1. Bring a pet first aid kit. It is always better to be prepared and often remote campsites will not have quick access to veterinary care.

2. Be sure to locate the closest animal emergency clinic and add its contact information to your phone.

3. Pet proof! Before you let your pet out on your campsite, thoroughly inspect the area to make sure other campers haven’t left anything behind.

4. Don’t let your pet roam. Because your pet is not familiar with the area, he could get lost, fall into a river, or become stuck. Other well-meaning campers may feed him something toxic or may have rat poison out in their campsite. He also may have a run in with some not-so-well meaning wildlife. (Your pet first aid kit will have everything you’ll need to make a de-skunking bath that really works).

5. Make sure that your pet has proper ID on her collar at all times and a reflective collar if she will be out on the campsite at night.

If you’re taking your pet along for some outdoor adventures, you’ll also want to read the expert tips from the folks at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.