Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. My family and I were excited to sample Robert Irvine’s FITCRUNCH High Protein Puffs. These…
I am over the moon happy with the new Keurig® K-Duo Essentials™ Coffee Maker! As an appliance junkie (coffee makers, mixer, toaster oven, pressure cooker, breadmaker) I have found myself with limited counter space, which has been a struggle for our household. The new Keurig® K-Duo…
It’s been almost FIVE YEARS since I attended the PMA Fresh Summit and I’m still reeling from the unusual finds from the Expo show. Here are some foods that I must classify as Bold & The Beautiful, as they are all stunning! (more…)
I absolutely hate throwing away fruit, yet it seems like everything ripens at the same time making it a challenge to eat everything! That’s why I love baking fruit. It’s a great way to go through a lot of fruit that is ready to…
, I was so excited to sample the Once Again Organic Amore Almond Spread, as I’m a huge fan of their organic chocolate hazelnut spread. The almond cocoa variety is smooth and delicious and is perfect with a little fruit. Nut butter and fruit seem…
As we mosey into summer, I get so excited to see bright beautiful bell peppers back in the store and bonus – they are inexpensive! Grabbing in season organic produce, I decided to make an easy enchilada bake for dinner using Simply Organic’s Red Enchilada Simmer Sauce. (more…)
Ok, Moms and Dads – it’s no secret that your active pre-teen and teen boys are smelly. You know the cringeworthy smell that I’m talking about from sports gear, socks, and that hidden sweatshirt you find in the back of your car while searching for…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreatedWithHP #CollectiveBias This Fall, my teen daughter will be headed into a very challenging year in High School loaded with AP and Honors classes. As she will have lots…
This post is sponsored by Stubb’s Bar-B-Q Sauce but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
BBQ season can be a little tricky for vegetarians to navigate, so I love this delicious plant-based wrap that includes tasty BBQ flavor without the meat! This is an easy item to prepare if you’re having a BBQ and want to provide a vegetarian option. (more…)
This post was sponsored by Better Than Bouillon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. There’s something magical about cooking onions. If I could bottle up the scent of onions simmering with herbs…
I received this product for free from MomsMeet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. I recently had the opportunity to sample some varieties of the Wildscape meals. These Frozen gourmet…
This post is sponsored by JW Twist-In Treats but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
We just finished building an outdoor covered patio structure to enjoy this summer, so we are ready to start entertaining! While everyone loves my big hairy rescue dog Tonga, (I mean, she is the sweetest, happiest dog on the planet) sometimes it’s nice to be able to relax without fuzz face demanding pets and hugs.
I love the new Petmate JW Twist-In Treats pet toy. Not only is it super durable, but it comes with a tasty treat (available in chicken or beef) in a twist in design to keep the treat ‘locked inside’. The treat is accessible to taste, so it keeps my dog very engaged while she tries to get at it.
We had some guests over last night, and she entertained herself with the Petmate JW Twist-In Treats pet toy while we watched the sunset. She would even take it over to our grassy area and throw it around, and then take it back to the patio to lick and chew on.
Instead of Tonga wanting to be entertained, we were entertained by her! Watch the video:
This is what we call the ‘ice cream pose’ as she’ll turn it upright and then just lick it like an ice cream cone! It’s super cute and she looks so happy!
As a Tijuana rescue dog, Tonga had a rough start in life. So we’ve provided a ‘cushy’ lifestyle for her – she has a huge fluffy bed in my bedroom for the nighttime and resting pads around the house. She has the best food, toys, treats, and attention around the clock.
No one wants to see their pet bored. Treats are a fun way to get Tonga excited, but as an older dog, too many make her a round Tonga. That’s why I love that the Petmate JW Twist-In Treats pet toy keeps her engaged with a tasty treat, but she’s not scarfing down a bunch of unnecessary calories. 
Tonga really likes to lick and cuddle her Petmate JW Twist-In Treats pet toy. She even takes it to her different beds around the house when it’s time to rest.
