Archive for October, 2009

Make an Appointment with Dr. Dog in Hong Kong

Friday, October 30th, 2009 Posted in entertainment, traveling | 1 Comment »

I have a completely different travel style than my parents do.  Of course, I take my dogs along, which is different, but the pace is different too.  When I was ... Read more..

Nativity Scenes You Don’t Have to Feed

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in around the house | 1 Comment »

I saw a nativity scene in the store last week. It was not on the shelf, but it was close. It was on the shelf way up high, ... Read more..

Massage Gift Certificates: Think Charity Auction!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in running a charity | 1 Comment »

There have been some gift certificates given for a few charity auctions I have helped organize that entitled the winner to receive a massage. Sometimes, the gift certificate is given ... Read more..

Saving Our Girls

Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in christianity, education | No Comments »

There are many nonprofits and government agencies who try to solve problems once the child has fallen off the path and ends up a statistic. Also, in schools, parents ... Read more..

Moving Can Sometimes Cut Monthly Expenses

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

I know a few people that are struggling due to lack of employment. Others are more comfortable, but are just living way above their means in apartments with rents way ... Read more..

I Vote for NightVision

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, around the house | No Comments »

(Corey Hart says, "I wear my sunglasses at night." If you really really wanted to, I guess you could do so too, but don't forget night vision goggles unless ... Read more..

Better Than Milk Crates

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

Okay, I have a confession to make.  I was once kind of furniture poor.  There were offers from friends to give me sofas and love seats, but none of them ... Read more..

A New Site for Canine Health

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I discovered another new dog site, DoggedHealth.com. This one has the niche of canine health.  There are all sorts of articles about senior and puppy care. One article suggests tips ... Read more..

Niman Ranch Keeps it Healthy and Local

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 Posted in around the house, environment, farming, health and wellness | No Comments »

There are many reports that the Bovine Growth Hormone used in dairy cattle is causes a host of maladies in individuals, form breast cancer, to obesity, to food sensitivity.  There ... Read more..

The Perfect Christmas Gifts

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 Posted in saving shelter pets | 2 Comments »

I previously reported that Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., has a signed copy of John Grogan's Marley & Me up at auction.  The high bid is at just $31.00, so it ... Read more..

Petango: A New Shelter Search Site

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Posted in adoptable | No Comments »

I am always excited to find other sites that promote how important it is to adopt a pet, rather than purchase one. A friend of mine said that "as ... Read more..

Turning Leaves and Turning the Rotisserie

Monday, October 19th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

The leaves are falling in many parts of the country.  Leaf peepers have been showing up in Vermont, and each week, it seems the color festival creeps just a bit ... Read more..

On The Road Again

Monday, October 19th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

It has been a long road for me.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, life for me and the two HoundsGood hounds changed dramatically about a year ago.  For that entire time, ... Read more..