When we had a dog before, I don't think crate training was as popular. I hadn't heard about it 15 years ago. But now that we are proud owners of a Chocolate Lab puppy, Max, I knew we would be training him to sleep in and rest in a crate. A post shared by LaVonne Long • Family Blogger (@lavonnelong) on Jan 30, 2018 at 2:39pm PST Crate training a puppy works great when you can't be home 24/7. Keep reading, to learn a few tricks to make the task easier than ever before. Meals … [Read more...]
July 11 is All American Pet Photo Day! Here are great pet gifts!
Do you have a pet? Did you know that July 11th is All American Pet Photo Day is observed annually on July 11th? So, prepare to take adorable pictures of your pets! Ideas to celebrate All American Pet Photo Day: Dress them up, take them to the park, set them in a chair, put them on a fancy pillow or whatever your imagination creates for a special photograph of your loved ones. - source National Day Calendar Don't forget to post on social media using #AllAmericanPetPhotoDay. Pet … [Read more...]
Fishing for Salmon with my Dad
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of FoodSaver®; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Growing up on the Swinomish reservation in Skagit County, life was greatly impacted by salmon fishing. The Skagit River is the only river in the lower 48 states that has all five species of salmon and provides the best salmon fishing experience. Commercial salmon fishing was my dad's only job the first twelve years of my life. I remember going out on my … [Read more...]
Four Must Read Tips for Buying a Used Car
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cars.com. All opinions are mine alone. Are you in the market for a used car? If so, you're definitely not alone. In fact, two weeks ago, my husband and I bought a used car to replace our old Toyota Sienna minivan. We are now proud owners of a 2016 Toyota Highlander, and we LOVE it! Scores of drivers, including my husband and I, actually prefer buying a pre-owned vehicle over a new model. That being said, consider the following tips when … [Read more...]
Random Acts of Kindness for Kids in the Classroom
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Oriental Trading. All opinions are mine alone. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop Did you know that we have a National Random Acts of Kindness Day? This awesome holiday is February 17th! So it's coming up. Very soon. Many now even celebrate a Random Acts of Kindness Week. (February 11-17). Wouldn't it be fun to do acts of kindness all week, not just one day? How about acts of kindness all year?! I am … [Read more...]
Reward Based Parenting — Does it really work?
Bribes vs. Reinforcement: Do “rewards” really work? A guest post by Victoria Tenenbaum Do you wonder if you should reward your child after they complete a task or chore? You’re definitely not alone. Many think, “When I do chores, nobody rewards me.” Or, “Hey, our lives are built around responsibilities, and nobody rewards us for maintaining them.” Parents also wonder if the practice will harm their child’s social skills in the long run, ingraining a “what’s in it for me” kind of attitude … [Read more...]
25 Items to Make Lunch Fun for the Kids this Year!
We're halfway through the school year. My ten year old is getting bored with her sack lunch. She is even tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Weird, right!? We've recently tried a few new items like bagels and cream cheese and frozen bean and cheese burritos. So I thought this would be a great time to share great items to make lunch fun for the kids this new year. 25 Items to Make Lunch Fun Japanese Traditional Rabbit Blossom Bento Box Set Kotobuki Girl Ninja Bento Set … [Read more...]