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Painter's Tape As Reusable Adhesive
Fossil1955, I wanted to say thank you! You have great tips, and this is just one more. I get tips and ideas from this site and now I look for your tips eagerly.

 

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Refreshment Ideas for a Neighborhood Get Together?
On invite state; lemonade and cookies or something like that. Tortilla pinwheels are quick and can be made a day ahead and you can use different types of flour tortillas, like spinach or tomato.

 

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Keeping Kitchen Sponge from Getting Stinky?
I run mine through the dishwasher make sure it is secure in top shelf. I wedge it between other items. Also sometimes I add water and dish soap and place in microwave for 1 minute or 45 seconds as the media has reported this to sterilize it. Check the correct...

 

Blue Heron

Wildlife: Blue Heron (FL)
I have not seen a live blue heron but I think they are beautiful. Your photo is the best one I have seen. I have seen a lot since I think the blue herons are gorgeous birds. Great shot, you have the eye for this! Thank you for sharing.

 

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Norwegian Parsley Potatoes
Thank you for this recipe! I love new red potatoes and had them once with parsley and wondered how to make them. oh yum!!!

 

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Packing Food for Road Trips
We went to St.Louis Zoo a couple hours away. Packed cooler with store brand soda cans and water bottles saved a ton. Each bottle of water cost at store 14cents each on sale same size bottle at zoo was $2.50 and ours were frozen first. People came up and told...

 

River at California Delta

California Delta
Wow, gorgeous! Where exactly in CA is this?

 

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Cooking for an Elderly Person?
Meat loaf would be good. You might try a fruit smoothie in blender add vanilla yogurt with frozen blueberries or fruit of choice and blend. They are so good. Jello or pudding is good and something he could snack on too. When cooking you might want to reduce...

 

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Cleaning a Crock Pot?
Try inexpensive denture cleaning tablets maybe get a couple from your dentist they get lots of free samples. I used to work for a dentist for 17 years and those tablets cleaned quite a bit. I used to use them to soak office coffee pot that no one would wash...

 

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Planning a Wedding on a $5,000 Budget?
I got married in San Diego at Presido Park with an outstanding view. Park fee was cheap. Had reception at my home. Cake was by Living Room, chocolate & white chocolate cake, gorgeous, wonderful, Swiss chocolate, and fresh flowers by grocery store Vons, cheap...

 

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Protecting Family Finances After a Divorce?
In the U.S. it takes both parties to open a bank account and only one to clean it out, as my ex did to me.

 

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Best Household Product for Cleaning a Dishwasher?
Ok my dishwasher is new after 10 months a smell was bad. I tried all types of cleaners. Turned out, it was garbage disposal. Used costly cleaners to no avail. What finally worked was a 5 pound bag of ice cubes put through the disposal with cold water. It cleaned...

 

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Someone checking their insulin levels next to healthy produce.

Beating Diabetes
Wonderful story and so inspiring.

 

Wildlife: Parrots
How fun to see such amazing birds with those, bright colors.

 

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Making Boxed Cakes Taste Homemade?
I buy box of cheap yellow cake mix follow directions on box, then i add butter pats ans chocolate chips, or whatever chocolate on hand, baking chocolate squares, chocolate candy bar or any other baking chips (a real favorite of all) or you could add nuts and...

 

Brilliant red sunrise.

Scenery: Sunrise (Lake Conway, AR)
You are truly blessed to have such a view! Thank you for sharing.

 

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Dishes Smell Bad After I Wash Them?
I just went through this. I tried all dishwasher cleaners and vinegar and baking soda. However they still smelled horrid. I cleaned garbage disposal to no avail. What worked was I purchased small bag of ice and ran it through garbage disposal and it worked...

 

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Can Apartment Tenants Feed Wildlife on the Premises in Washington?
Deeli, I am not hateful just see my view. I paid a hefty deposit for my doggie to live with me. The raccoons are bigger than him and thanks to the kind ladies who leave food out for them my doggie cannot be out after sunset at all. Also now we have possums...

 

Tiger at the Cleveland Zoo.

Cleveland Zoo (Ohio)
Gorgeous! I enjoyed these pics very much.

 

Congratulations Paul and Harlean (50th Wedding Anniversary)

Congratulations Paul and Harlean (50th Wedding...
Congratulations Paul & Harlean! I am very happy for the both of you and your family! Harlean I have been inspired by you many times and look forward to your posts. I am happy when I see your posts and today was happy for you when I saw this post. Know that...

 

Tigger in reading glasses.

Tigger (Orange Tabby)
Oh this Lil Tigger is adorable! How nice that he went to such a loving home. He truly looks like he is as loving as he is fun. Please give him. Lots of love from me. Annie =^..^=

 

Funny: Mama Meets The Hamburgler
That is perfect taking her to get her hamburger as it means so much to her. As this is what happened to my mom. She would get so happy. I read this with a few happy tears. After my mom was gone, a book came out on caring for Alzhiemer and it said to let them...

 

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How Do I Make Easy Spanish Rice?
Mexican Rice 2 cups long grain rice 2 3/4 cups chicken broth or water small onion diced 1 whole garlic clove 1 tbsp mustard 1/4 cup tomato sauce olive oil or vegetable oil In skillet add oil, brown rice, onions, and garlic. Add mustard, then tomato sauce after...

 

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Fruit Dip Using Marshmallows?
Yes, just melt marshmallows with butter till gooey and then for a super rich sinful and yummy dip. Mix the marshmallow cream (cooled) with equal amount of cream cheese it is the best fruit dip!

 

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Easy Soup Recipes Using Lentils?
My friend used tomato lentil soup and would add a few turkey legs. This was a wonderful tasting soup which I make.

 

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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
I just mix equal amounts of marshmallow cream and cream cheese this is wonderful to dip with strawberries or any fruits. Sorry so late in posting.

 

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Food for a Daytime Wedding?
I was married at noon and served appetizers. My reception card said, Cake and Champagne Reception! I did what I could do and it turned out well. Everyone said they had a good time.

 

Craft Project: Recycled Mosaic Coffee Table

Recycled Mosaic Coffee Table
Wonderful job! You have inspired me! I have an old iron sewing machine base outside. I am going to put a mosaic top on it. I thought it would be so hard you made it look easy enough for me, and so pretty. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

 

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Motivating Myself to Clean and Organize?
If it is not medical reason, depression. Try this, invite people over for a meal or game night this will set a time frame that you MUST follow. I did this once or more and it worked well for me. I work better under pressure. Or have a friend come over to get...

 

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Leaving Bed Unmade May Control Dust Mites
Well I am in luck. I hate making my bed as I fling covers away when I get up and air out my bed. I am going to show this to my boyfriend to end the nagging that I should immediately make my bed. Ha!

 

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Resolving ATT Billing Problems?
I think they count on people not checking, we had that company and if we went into the local store boy after waiting an hour or so, we would come out with free upgrades and of course refund and added benefits. I told my friend how I dreaded getting the bill...

 

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Ideas for a $300 Wedding?
Yes, it can be done. Use Christmas clear lights for decorating. Use all you have and borrow some from friends. I had a champagne & cake reception following the wedding. We had beer, champagne, sodas and lots of great appetizers. Tortilla pinwheels were a hit...

 

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Tips For Opening Jars
Loved the last line another cheap substitution for a man too funny and sad but true. The other night I was trying to open a jar of olives and thought too bad my bf is not here tonight... still laughing...

 

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Tissue Boxes for Plastic Bags
Now why couldnt have I thought of that. I do use the empty ones for trash at the desk. Thanks for the idea.

 

pheasant on fence

Wildlife: Pheasant
Oh looks yummy! Just kidding, I do not eat pheasants. He is so pretty and how funny him tapping at your window for food. Wonder how many other homes he does this at as he looks plump. How fun. Thank you for sharing.

 

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Organizing Tupperware and Plastic Containers?
I use two bins to keep lids. One for circle lids the other for square lids. I keep these bins on an open shelf. It seems to work for me as I have LOTS of tupperware.

 

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Saving Money on Calendars?
Check with your insurance company. State Farms in US usually has free calendars with animals, parks, rivers etc setting out for free. I go in early January to pay my bill and get one. This year the animal ones went fast and one of the office girls knows I come...

 

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Potty Patch Reviews?
I think it sounds like it would work. I think if your dog is small to med size it should not overflow. I keep thinking about getting one. Especially in winter when a lil spoiled doggie does not like to feel that cold north wind up his hoo-hoo!

 

tabby cat on back

Hobo (Tabby - Siamese)
Hobo is adorable, such a cuddly looking guy! He looks very happy and how wonderful of your aunt to give you such a loving gift.

 

Black and white dog on wood stairs.

Mugzee Malone (Boston Terrier)
Aww, what a sweetie and such a cutie.

 

Very light greyish tan puppy with black muzzle.

What Breed is My Dog?
Oh so cute I had a gs pup and yours does have a wider type face and is a cutie pie.

 

Black puppy with Lab like ears and white feet.

What Breed is My Puppy?
She is so adorable you just want to kiss her!

 

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Home Remedies for a Dog with Flatulence?
I have read that gas in dogs can be caused by the dog eating while it is laying down. You can solve this by buying a dog feeder that is rasied so the dog stands on all 4s and is level to the bowl.You can also use old phone books or such to raise the bowl up...

 

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Uses for Plastic Coffee Containers?
During this cold, icy, snowy time why not fill with ice melt/salt and use it to pour when you need to go out to your car or to get mail. That way you will not slip and fall on the ice. Also, keep one filled in the car so if you park somewhere icy you can sprinkle...

 

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Homemade Suet
Great tip.

 

Big Bear (Chow Lab Mix)

Big Bear (Chow Lab Mix)
Wow he is gorgeous, love the name too. I had never seen a Chow/Lab mix and he is so handsome. I am glad he has a great home with love now. Please give him hugs from me.

 

A decoration of a man fallen off the ladder when decorating.

Fallen Ladder Joke Christmas Decoration
Oh the whole thing made me laugh so hard. I woke my sleeping doggie. Too funny!

 

Becas The Cat
Very pretty cat.

 

Scenery: Sunset (Alma Center, WI)
Awesome picture. Thank you for sharing! I wind up a busy day at this site and this was such a treat.

 

2 kittens sleeping in potty

"Potty Break" Kittens
Too funny & cute. The kitties just found a space they could snuggle and feel safe in.

 

Cuddles (Golden Retriever)

Cuddles (Golden Retriever)
Oh your lil cuddle bunny is adorable! Love, love that sweet innocent face. My small doggie likes to lay me as I lay on the loveseat.

 

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Poem "Master Do Not Cry for Me"?
Oh these were lovely and I just dried my tears! I remembered my beloved Barney a German Shepard that we had from puppy til he died. These poems were very touching I hope they helped MOM in SC.

 

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Remedies for Flatulence?
Or go to WalMart and next to beano is the generic Beano for much less$. Good luck

 

Morgan (Pom/Pekingese)
Cute lil guy and love his face expression or is just the eyebrows, cutie.

 

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Freezing Cooked Beans and Ham?
Yes, I do it all the time.

 

Closeup of Shepherd.

In Memory Of Oona (German Shepherd)
I am sorry to hear about Oona. She was lucky to be cared and loved by your and your husband. You gave her love and a happy home. I hope you are ok during this difficult time. May God Bless you and yours and keep Oona your hearts forever.

 

Candye (Calico)
Candyes name is as sweet as she looks. She looks like a doll.

 

White ice skate ornamant.

Skate Ornament
Thank you! I purchased a set of these from an antique store they were very old/fragile. I cannot find them, everyone liked them so now I can make these. Thank you for posting this!

 

Sophie (Boston Terrier)

Sophie (Boston Terrier)
She is a cutie, how could anyone not fall in love with her a first sight?

 

A black dog laying on a bed.

Baby (Yorkie Mix)
Oh is he pretty. I hope he will eat on his own. Try some green beans, my doggie loves them straight out of the can and vet said it is very good for him. He is adorable.

 

P.K. (Parking Lot Kitty)
He is a cutie, love the little pink nose. Looks like a lot of fun and love.

 

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Tomato Beef Macaroni
This really sounds good. My friend just broke up with her bf who would make this and not share recipe. He called it goulash he added oregano and little bit of jalapenos. Now I can make it myself, thank you.

 

Photo of skull deviled eggs.

Skeleton Deviled Eggs
Cute idea for the Dia de los muertos Day of the Dead and of course Halloween. That is so creative and neat.

 

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Kit Kat Bars
Oh yum, I will make these for holidays. Thank you.

 

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Looking for Ground Beef Recipes ?
I make a quick picadillo! In fry pan add some cooking oil, chop potatoes into little cubes. Brown your beef as you cook potatoes, then you roll up into flour tortillas. You can add salsa, I do, and others like to add cheese to it. It is easy quick dinner and...

 

Closeup of dog, with tongue sticking out.

Kechi (TerriPoo?)
Adorable, save me a kiss. soo cute.

 

Black and white long haired cat.

In Memory of Little Bit (Long Haired Angora)
Sorry for your loss. He was beautiful and what a sweet face.

 

Bubba the Cat
Oh is he handsome. Great to know you are taking such good care of cats.

 

Elk standing with sky and hills in background.

Elk in Elk Country, PA
That is a gorgeous photo, the background is lovely. I love that elk it is so pretty.

 

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Cheese Danish
Oh, thank you another great recipe to try.

 

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2 to 4 Serving Cake Recipes?
I had a friend who would use her kids EZ bake oven to make us little cakes for our coffee and it was great no tempting leftovers!

 

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Jack Daniels (German Shepherd/Red Husky)
He is beautiful! Love those eyes and his coloring. I am happy to hear he is now in a happy home. He is truly handsome.

 

Trixie (Pug)
What a face! She is just asking to be kissed and squeezed! What a funny face, cute sweetie!

 

Jars filled with thematic bits and treasures.

Decorative Story Jar
Lovely idea. I think I will make some memory jars with things that remind me of my mom and give to my sisters as well for Christmas. Thank you for the inspiration.

 

In Memory Of Hatchet
I am so sorry for your loss of Hatchet. He had beautiful eyes and I am sure he was just as beautiful inside.

 

Snickers (American Pit)
Aww what a sweetie and perfect name for her! Love the blankie my lil poodle mix bischon or? is sleeping on his back hogging up the love seat with his lil blankie.

 

Daisy (Dachshund)

Daisy (Dachshund)
Oh maybe its good that I cant reach Daisy and take a little tiny bite! Cutie!

 

Light brown and white dog lying with her head between her paws.

Gracie (Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle)
What a pretty girl. Such soulful eyes. I had a JR , Cookie and my X has her as I let him take her and our yorkie I kept moms dog Honey. Anyhoots, Cookie had those eyes and such love from a JR. Yours is adorable and reminded me of my Cookie girl. Good luck in...

 

Alex (American Shorthair/Splotched Tabby Mix)
That was cute, Copper finding the kitty and then bringing it to you. Glad to hear they are friends. Alex has adorable coloring.

 

Howlie and Lilly (Bassett Hounds)
Nice pic! Double cuties. They sound like fun and great that they get to go camping!

 

Sadie (Terrier Mix)
Love her pose. She is such a cute dog with a sweet lil face. Glad to hear that she is well and that the people took responsibility for the bill. That a was a good reminder about kids walking dogs, too.

 

Babe (Tabby)
How wonderful that you took Babe in, after losing her lady. She is a pretty tabby, how can you not fall in love? =^..^=

 

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How Can You Tell Where Flour is Made?
I cook and bake quite a bit with flour, and I read the post about North/South flour. I did not find it necessary. Everything I cook or bake goes so fast and at no one has ever asked where the flour came from. Also on all the cooking shows I watch (quite a bit...

 

Darla Rose (Yorkshire Terrier)

Darla Rose (Yorkshire Terrier)
Oh she is precious. I love lil yorkies so cute and so much love and big dog in them. Hope to see more pics as she grows up.

 

Closeup of Maxx.

Maxx (Yorkie/Terrier Mix)
Oh what a lil sweet face. He looks like he is just on bundle of love. Thank you for saving him!

 

Queenie (Beagle)

Queenie (Beagle)
Queenie is regal name for a beagle. Sorry I could not stop myself. She is very pretty and looks sweet.

 

small dog

Eddie the Dog
Eddie is a cute lil guy. Love the one folded ear. He looks like a lot of fun. Also love the two dogs snuggling.

 

Spooky Witch Costume

Halloween: Spooky Witch Costume
She is adorable and nice shade of green!

 

three dogs in sweaters looking away from camera

Cecil, Winnie and Dave (Boston Terriers and...
Ahh the love you must get from your lil pack! Glad they are taking such good care of you.

 

Felisha (Tabby)
pretty kitty =^..^=

 

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Pumpkin Spice Tea Recipe?
I used a spice teabag and just added pumpkin pie spice and it tasted good.

 

A Dog Dressed
as Dorothy from
the Wizard of Oz

Halloween: Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) Dog...
Oh this doggie would get all my candy.

 

cat by computer

Equinox The Cat
Oh what a doll.

 

Taya (Miniature Poodle, Papillon, Pincher)
What a cute sweetie. She looks like a little fluff of angel!

 

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Weight Loss Tips?
I lost my auto due to divorce. I walked quite a bit and weight dropped off fast. I started taking my dog around to visit nearby neighbors and then my clothes got all baggy. I also could not get to the gas station every morning for donuts and sodas. Those were...

 

Leroy (Golden Retriever/Chow)

Leroy (Golden Retriever/Chow)
Oh he looks so lovable! He sounds like a bundle of fun and love. Thank you for saving him.

 

A small angel pin made from safety pins.

Safety Pin Angel
Carl, Deeli said it best. Thank you for sharing and the angel is adorable. God Bless you and feel free to share with us! Annie

 

Rascal (Tabby)
What a feisty little guy. I love those gorgeous green eyes. My cat used to love the rings off the gallon milk jugs. They always love the simple toys.

 

Jayda (German Shepherd)
Cute and happy doggie!

 

White dog.

Nino (Yorkie/Poodle)
I just voted for him, he is the cutest doggie well second to my Honey who is a poodle mix bichon or malti combo. I love Ninos smile.

 

Shiba (Shiba Inu)

Shiba (Shiba Inu)
I like that breed. What a pretty dog and so healthy looking, the tail is nice. I like the angle of your photo.

 

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup?
Whatever recipe you follow my main tip is odd but it makes it so good! 1 tablespoon sugar added to soup. Trust me I never thought that would make such a difference but it does and it is the best soup ever. Good luck and enjoy.

 

White dog.

Nino (Yorkie/Poodle)
Nino is adorable, love his lil mouf! (mouth) He sounds like a happy bundle of love. Cute doggie.

 

Sadie Lady (Chiwinnie)
She is very pretty and cute. She was meant just for you.

 

Diana (Striped Tabby)

In Memory Of Diana (Striped Tabby)
She was a beautiful cat and you were lucky to have all that time with her. I am sorry she is gone.

 

decorated tree branch

Halloween Tree
How festive and adorable.

 

Zoey (Australian Shepherd Mix)

Zoey (Australian Shepherd Mix)
Her color is gorgeous. She looks quite comfy. Pound pups are so good and full of love.

 

Chop-Chop (Tabby Cat)

Chop-Chop (Tabby Cat)
Cute lil guy. =^..^=

 

Ghost shaped brownies

Halloween Ghost Brownies
Cute and easy snack, good idea!

 

Scenery: Cedar Keys, Florida
Neat to look at and imagine what it was.

 

White dog running with ball in its mouth.

Alice Avalon Bay (Spitz/Border Collie)
Alice is beautiful as all have noted. And it seems it is from inside out! I am happy to know that you saved her and she adds such joy and happiness to your life. I tend to make decisions around my doggie too, as he is my little world.

 

Gypsy (Pitbull Terrier)

Gypsy (Pitbull Terrier)
Why Gypsy looks like quite the ham! Cute pic.

 

Chester The Cat
Chester is very pretty and looks quite comfy. Sounds like the right match for all.

 

tackle box cake

Tackle Box Cake
Wow, I have to say that is one cool cake. That is so detailed. You are one talented cake decorater!

 

Sadie The Shepherd Mix

Sadie (Shepherd Mix)
She is a beauty. It looks like she is smiling. So pretty and sounds very fun.

 

Pooter (Weimaraner)

Pooter (Weimaraner)
Pooter is a great name. He is a handsome boy. My doggie loves carrots, green beans, apples and his favorite bananas. Grapes are not good for them. You can give him a few but not too many. There is a list of what is ok to feed them. Some things have toxins that...

 

Alfie the Cat
He is so pretty. Cute and funny pic!

 

Patches (Shiapoo)
He is adorable and one spoiled rotten lil one, of course that is the way it is supposed to be. I have a lil mix dog and he is spoiled. I just finished washing all his winter sweaters and coats. He has more coats than me! They deserve it after all the love they...

 

Milo (Jack Russell/Toy Fox Terrier)

Milo (Jack Russell/Toy Fox Terrier)
I love his pose! He is gorgeous.

 

Dipstick The Cat
Cute lil guy and I like the cute name. He sounds like a lot of fun.

 

Puppy.

Dottie (Jack Russell/Beagle/Chihuahua)
Dottie is a cute what a face! She has very bright eyes she is just taking in everything.

 

Microfiber cloths.

Microfiber Fabrics Save in the Long Run
I got mine at Dollar General for 2 dollars for 3. They really are great.

 

Salem and Loki (Cats)
So sorry about Salem. He was a very beautiful cat and he was lucky to have such a loving home. Loki is a cutie I hope he is not too sad.

 

Kasey (Labrador Retriever)

Kasey (Labrador Retriever)
Cutie pie looks so comfy and happy, he leads quite the fun life.

 

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