Someday I'll Be Saturday Night

Happy Friday!  A much needed Friday indeed... it's been a long week! 

With all the wonderful doggy review items lately, I realized that some of you might have forgotten that I actually knit.  (Fear not... some great knitting-related reviews coming soon) I know there hasn't exactly been alot of that going on here lately, but I think the knitting mojo is finally creeping back.  Hopefully I'll actually get to some Christmas gift knits soon.  Every year I say that by August 1, I will have several gifts completed... yeah, once again, not so much.  So, if you have hopes of getting something handknit this Christmas, you had better get in your hints/requests soon, as they will be cast on before anyone who doesn't hint/request.  

If you RavelStock me, you know I still have way too many UFO's in my house umpteen items OTN.  I spent a little time working some rows on Multomah last weekend...



Of course with all the UFO's, I have no right to cast on anything new, however there are quite a few babies that will be coming into this world soon.  So, on that note, one of my favorite baby hats has been cast on.



There is also some beauteous new handdyed yarn from 3 AM Enchantments that needs to be reviewed.  I hope to cast on Coquille with a skein of The One this weekend.  Stay tuned... review and giveaway coming soon!



I'll leave you with some Friday Fill-Ins... enjoy your weekend!

1. I feel tired.

2. I need at least a couple months to catch up.

3. Do you feel like a big shot when you treat people like that?

4. Don't follow the leader, dare to be completely unique.

5. It's hard to know how much of a jerk some people are, until it's too late.

6. When one dog starts barking and carrying on at whatever is (or they think is) outside, the other three immediately follows suit.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to some quality time, tomorrow my plans include Bon Jovi & Kid Rock and Sunday, I want to get in some knitting time!

Hot Dogs

Happy Dogs on Thursday!  For those who only visit on 4-legged-almost-Friday, don't miss the Zuke's review where you can enter to win some healthy treats for your pup!  Be sure to stay tuned, as we have quite a few reviews and giveaways coming up, including the Vick Chew Toy (countdown to NFL pre-season has begun!), Bright Bites and Mrs. Beasley's Kelp Krunchies.  We'll also be telling you about the Lapdogs' newest favorite, Elk Antler Chews from Wapiti Labs!  Antlers are becoming a big trend in the dog treat world.  A completely renewalable source from nature, antlers provide a long-lasting, non-splintering chew option for your furbabies.  I also have some knitting related reviews coming up too (yes, I really do still knit).

Well, it sure has been a nasty, sticky, icky, oppressive hot and humid summer thus far.  The Lapdogs are coping...

Sophie, "If I cloz my eyez, it getz coolah, rightz?"

Lola, "Juz sittn here being LAY-ZE... unless u gotz cake, I sing for cake!"

Tut, "Iz juz happyz ta seez u!" He is the only dog who decides he must cuddle in his human's lap more when its hot...

Zeus, "Wuteverz... iz too hot ta go outzside and lounge n da sun."

"Can someone pleze point us to da nearest pool?"

Shop From Home

Who doesn't love to shop til they drop from the comfort of their own home? I sure do! I once again have jumped at the chance to team up with CSNStores.com to review another one of their products that might interest you, my readers.

CSNStores.com has a seemingly endless supply of all things related to home, office, fashion, kids, and - my favorite - pets (although I'm still waiting for them to add yarn). Comprised of over 200 stores, they offer something for everyone!  Perhaps you're looking for a new bedroom vanity or some Rachael Ray Cookware or maybe even patio furniture for that new deck?  Are you longing for fall as much as I am and maybe got a start on your back-to-school shopping?  Do you need new luggage for the end-of-summer getaway?  

Check out CSNStores.com if you're in the mood to shop from home.... and stay tuned for my full review on one of their products!

CONTEST WINNER! Planet Dog Soccer Ball

Thank you to everyone who entered to win the Planet Dog Soccer Ball!  Winner has been choosen by random number generator...

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers: 1
Timestamp: 2010-07-21

Congratulations to... Sue and her beautiful pack! 
 
If you didn't win, check out the link on the left to order a soccer ball for your furbaby!
 
Don't miss the Zuke's treats review... we've got 5 prizes to give away!

Fluttering on By

Happy Wordless Wednesday!

 

4-Legged Tuesday

It's been a sad week for dog lovers.  Gmarie and her family said goodbye to the wonderful Dudley, as he passed over the Rainbow Bridge.  Please hop over and leave your thoughts about Dudley.  

Teutul's brother Tango is still fighting his battle with pyothorax.  Please keep him in your thoughts...

And now... to take our minds away from the sad, Lola thought you would like to see some more monkey photos.  She is still Lola's favorite toy, although the Huggle Hounds spider is a close second.  I did make a mistake in the previous post however. There are two small squeakers in the monkey, one in each arm.  They don't seem to be a particular point of interest however... the bottle body is what everyone loves to crunch!

Sophie loves to steal the monkey from her big sister...

  

REVIEW: Zuke's Dog Treats

Zuke's Dog Treats
Where to Find: Zuke's

Zuke's Natural Dog & Cat Treats have been one of my favorite makers of treats for the Lapdogs for years, so we were all very excited to receive a big box of products for review!  Made in the USA with no wheat, corn or soy and with high quality meats, fresh fruits & veggies and whole grains, I couldn't be more pleased and happier to feed Zuke's to my furbabies! 

Based out of Durango, CO, Zuke's stands for not only fresh, natural, performance-driven pet nutrition, but also sustanability of our planet.  Their boxes are made from 100% recycled paperboard with 100% wind energy; They pay their employees to leave their cars at home and ride bikes or scooters to work; The offices are powered by 100% green electricity!  Even better, Zuke's also gives back!  A portion of every sale is donated to The Dog & Cat Cancer Fund.

The Lapdogs received quite a variety of treats to review, including two that they are very accustomed to, Hip Action (Beef) and Jerky Naturals (Lamb).  Both have been favorites in our house for quite some time.  They were thrilled to get to review many other varities for you however, including Mini Naturals (Chicken; Peanut Butter), Power Bones (Chicken; Peanut Butter), Z-Filets (Beef; Chicken), Mini Bakes (Chicken 'n Cherryz; Peanut Butter 'n Blueberryz) and Organic Superfood Biscuits (Verry Berryz; Health Nutz). 

Superfoods aren't just for people anymore!  With Zuke's debut of Organic Superfood Biscuits, your pack can now benefit from ultra-healthy nutrients, like antioxidants and Omega-3's that are packed into a delicious treat that dogs love - including all four Lapdog taste-testers!  They had the pleasure of devouring both the Verry Berryz and Health Nutz varieties and sat, begging for more. 

 

Teutul showing his love for Power Bones, a dog's answer to power bars.  Designed for dogs who need an extra boost during strenuous activity, these are an excellent treat to use during agility, flyball or hiking with your pooch.

 

Lola took time to survey all of the packages before deciding which one to steal.  She choose the Jerky Naturals, a healthy and savory alternative to dry dog biscuits.  They are perfect for the diva who's watching her figure too... just 17 calories per piece!

 

Every single treat has received their official 16 Paws Up Seal of Approval! I'm still wiping up the drool from the Z-Filets, which were the biggest hit of all the treats.  A high protein dog snack made from pure meat, Z-Filets support strength, health and vitality.  They come in a medium to large dog size strip, but can easily be broken into smaller pieces. 

The Lapdogs and I would certainly recommend any and all Zuke's dog treats.  From soft treats to biscuits and itty bitty bites to larger sizes, there is surely something for every dog out there!   

CONTEST! Are you and your dog ready to win some great Zuke's items?  We are giving away 1 package of Mini Naturuals (Peanut Butter), 1 box of Very Berryz biscuits and 2 packages of Jerky Naturals (Lamb), as well as the cute Zuke's trucker hat you see above, modeled by my boys. 

I will divide the prizes among two winners if there are less than 15 comments... however if there are over 15 comments, we'll choose four winners!

To enter, you must Follow This Blog publicly (if you don't follow already, see "Followers" on the right hand side bar and click through), then leave a comment here telling me what your dog's favorite treat is.  Please also tell me if there is any item from the giveaway list that you would not want to win (this way you won't win something your dog might be allergic to).  To get an extra entry, send your friends here to enter and be sure to have them mention your name. Winners will be selected by random number generator and must be a follower of Lapdog Creations in order to win. Deadline for entries is Monday, July 26 at midnight. So get those referrals coming in ... blog, Tweet, Facebook and text away!

Zeus says "YOU can win this hat... please win this hat!"