Seasonal Recipes Fit for Every #BestDogEver #Merrick

Disclosure: Merrick sent 3 cases of their Spring Seasonal Recipes to Lapdog Creations in exchange for our honest review. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions expressed are my own.

It's that time of year... the Merrick Spring Seasonal Recipes are here!

Okay, we confess.

They actually arrived a few weeks ago, but one of us (the one with the ability to type) has been a little busy.

Fortunately, that meant the ones without the ability to type have had amble time to taste-test the product, and there have been zero complaints.  Besides, that just means you get another adorable dose of St Paddy's day hat and bunny ear wearing pooches... 

Snow + Maple Sugar = Spring in New England #WordlessWednesday

Here's a little taste of Spring in New England for everyone, including a bit of Penny's favorite s-word...

Bunnies and Tantrums and Spring Cleaning - Oh My!

We hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend.  I would guess that most of our furkids are happy to see the bunny ears put away until next year.

We had a pretty relaxing weekend free from ear stomping and bunny chasing... however there was that one little Penny tantrum when she realized she wasn't going to Grammy & Grampy's house for Easter lunch. 

Happy Easter! #BlackAndWhiteSunday #EasterDogs

From the Lapdog household to yours...

 

May your Easter be full of treats & tail wags!

Get Crafty with Online #CraftClasses SALE #Craftsy #ad #NationalCraftMonth

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Did you know that March is National Craft Month?

No?  Well guess what?  Me neither.

But the good news is we can all still celebrate by signing up for a class at Craftsy as they bid a sweet farewell to National Craft Month with a SALE!

That's right, now is your chance to get any online class for just $19.99!

No matter what you're looking to tackle -- Knitting, Baking, Photography, Jewelry Making, Crochet, Quilting, Cake Decorating, Wood Working, Spinning, Drawing, Weaving, Card Making, Embroidery -- classes are just $19.99... but hurry, this offer ends on Monday, March 28.

Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers Make Raw Feeding Easy #ChewyInfluencer

Disclosure: Chewy sent a bag of Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers to Lapdog Creations, free of charge, for review purposes. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions expressed are my own.

Now that raw feeding has become more mainstream, more and more dog owners are considering it every day. And because the practice has gone mainstream, it also means there are more and more options available... not only for those ready to make the switch, but also for those who may just want to dip their toes in the water.

I fall into the toe dipping category. 

Sure, I want to feed my dogs the best possible nutrition I can, but full raw feeding isn't for us right now. I had been thinking about trying some raw mix-ins, and was thrilled when our friends at Chewy gave us the opportunity to do so this month in the form of Stella & Chewy's Tantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers.

Puppy Love #NationalPuppyDay #AdoptDontShop #WordlessWednesday

Did you know? It's National Puppy Day!

The photos across the top are from when Tut, Sophie and Penny were in their original foster homes (for those who don't know, both Tut and Sophie are "failed fosters" of ours - and yes, so far we've only "failed" at fostering twice).  

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! #Chewy

Well, no chicken dinner, but there sure are a lot of tasty treats included in some of Zeus' Favorite Things!

I don't usually take a whole post to announce our contest winners, but I really wanted to publicly thank each and every one who entered this giveaway in honor of my sweet boy whom I miss so very much.

We heard from so many new visitors during the contest period, as well as long-time followers and friends.  I cannot even begin to tell you how much it meant to me to see the comments and Tweets coming in every day.

Spring Has Sprung #BlackandWhiteSunday

Happy Sunday!  While the calendar tells us that Spring has officially sprung, this weekend's weather tells us otherwise.

Which is ironic, because we just had some very springy weather over the past couple of weeks.  Maybe Mother Nature drank too much of that green beer? 

It's a #Craftsy Sale-A-Bration! #craftsupplies #ad

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What's better than a celebration?

How about a SALE-A-Bration?!?!

For a very limited time, Craftsy is offering up to 60% off best-selling kits and supplies!

You'll find top designers, beloved brands and much, much more during this special Sale-A-Bration.  Just in time to get your spring crafting projects started!

Sounds good, doesn't it?

And guess what?  It's YOU who will get all of the gifts at this Sale-A-Bration! 

Of course that doesn't mean you can't snag a kit or some springy supplies for an upcoming crafty friend's birthday.

But hurry... just like any celebration, this one won't last forever!  The sale goes through Sunday, March 20 at 11:59pm MDT.  Check it out now!

Happy St Paddy's Day! #StPatricksDay

From the Lapdog household to yours...

May the luck of the Irish
Lead to happiest heights
And the highway you travel
Be lined with green lights.

 

Penny had a blast during our photoshoot. A love of hats + a super photogenic pup = this...

 

I'm starting to think she needs a paid modeling gig!

Rainy Days Be Like... #WordlessWednesday

Look at that... Wednesday again. It's been raining for a few days... can you tell? 

Spring Clean with Pet-Safe Products from #PL360 + GIVEAWAY! #SpringCleaning

Disclosure: PL360 sent one of each of their cleaning products, as seen below, to Lapdog Creations, free of charge for review purposes. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions expressed are my own.

As we all prepare for spring cleaning, I have a question...

Do you prefer a clean home, or safe pets? 

If you're like me, you answered "both," without hesitation. After all, we should not have to chose - and quite frankly, clean and safe should go hand-in-hand.

Unfortunately, many traditional cleaners can be toxic. They contribute to air pollution, are poisonous if ingested, and leave behind harsh residues that can be harmful to both you and your pets if touched.

There's got to be a better way!

 
Enter PL360 and their line of plant-based cleaning products.

Spring Ahead #BlackAndWhiteSunday

Happy Sunday-Fun-Day! Did you remember to turn your clocks ahead?

Tut and Penny are not amused about losing a whole hour of precious playtime...



 

Sophie seems to have slept right through it.

{This Moment} See Beautiful: Stop and Smell The Roses

It's been awhile since we've joined the {This Moment} See Beautiful blog hop... but not because we haven't been inspired. We've just been a little distracted and seem to keep forgetting about the second Friday of the month.

As you may know, Penny just turned a year old.  She's already become quite the little star, both on social media and in person.  She has everyone wrapped around her tail everywhere she goes - and she knows it. I think it's in part due to her natural beauty, but even more so, I think her sparkling personality shines through.

Seriously, have you ever seen a dog rock a Valentine's chocolate basket bow like that?

Birthdays Are Hard Work #WordlessWednesday

The days are flying by again this week, but before we get wordless...

Thank you to everyone who wished Penny a happy 1st birthday on Sunday and to everyone who thought of my beloved Zeus on what would have been his 15th birthday yesterday.

Apparently, birthday celebrations can be tiring...

Celebrate Life - In Honor of Zeus! #Chewy #DogGiveaway

Today would have been Zeus' 15th birthday.

Not a day goes by that I don't miss him...

Today marks the first birthday since we said goodbye, and I won't lie... I am heartbroken that he is gone.  But instead of mourning him today, I want to honor my big guy... and celebrate his life!

Penny, The Birthday Girl! #BlackandWhiteSunday #FirstBirthday

We've got a Birthday Girl in the house today...

We're celebrating Penny's FIRST Birthday today!

At times, it seems like just yesterday we picked up this little 8 1/2 pound bundle...

Evanger's - Real People Food For Pets! #Evangers

Disclosure: Evanger's sent canned dog food and treats to Lapdog Creations, free of charge for review purposes. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions expressed are my own.

When the Lapdogs were given the opportunity to try some of Evanger's dog food and treats, I jumped at the chance. After all, their reputation precedes them...

• Voted Editor's Choice by Pet Product News International in 2014 & 2015
• A Family Business Celebrating Their 80th Anniversary
• Preferred Choice of Top Handlers, Breeders & Enthusiasts

 

 

Plus, their tagline - "Real People Food For Pets!" - certainly caught my eye, as did "Fresh Local Daily!"

Penny Knows LOOK #DogMomsWhoKnit #WordlessWednesday

I have no idea how the days fly by so fast, but it's time to get wordless again. 

The almost-birthday girl has mastered the "Look" command, and wanted to show you.