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Crafter Q+A: Maxine Chan of Tulle Box Designs
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10 ways to set a fun-packed party picnic table for kids
The perfect party picnic table for kids Summer is ...
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Madeleines for Mother's Day
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The Great Gatsby style inspiration
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5 keys to clean teeth, plus win an electric toothbrush
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A castle built for a cat
I’m a firm believer that cats should be treated like the royalty they believe themselves to be. So when I came across the story of Billy Browne and his cat, Rufus, I couldn’t help but smile. Poor little Rufus had been suffering from an ear infection. Billy spent two weeks diligently giving Rufus ear drops [...]
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Olympic workout for Fido (and you!)
The Summer Games are just about here and we couldn’t be more excited. I predict some quality time will be spent in front of the television over the next two-plus weeks. But instead of simply crashing on the couch as our athletes do all the sweating, let their dedication inspire you – and your pet [...]
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Having a pet may just save your life
We know all about the benefits of owning a pet. Having a friend from the planet Animal is great for your physical health, your emotional welfare and, really, your overall well-being. As much as we could wax poetic about how much we love our friends for all they do for us, sometimes the fewer the [...]
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Pets may help keep kids healthy: study
When it comes to your infant’s health, a dog may well be his friend. According to a study out of Finland released this week, babies who share a home with a dog suffer from fewer respiratory illnesses, have fewer ear infections and need antibiotics less often during the first year of life than kids who [...]
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5 things to think about when choosing a vet
Well, you did it. After deciding that the family was indeed ready for an animal, you are now a proud pet parent. Among your first responsibilities? Finding your new addition a doctor. When looking for a vet take time to visit the clinic to meet the staff and have a look around the facilities. Here [...]
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Giveaway winner: Nature’s Harvest Fresh
Update (April 12): I’ve attempted to reach Jode a few time, but haven’t heard back. I’ll be choosing a new winner. The new winner is: Congratulations, Emma! I’d like to give a big thank-you to everyone who entered our giveaway for the boxes of Nature’s Harvest Fresh dog food. It’s always fun to hear about [...]
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Looking at cute pets makes us happy
OK, that’s not exactly an earth-shattering revelation. According to a survey by U.K.-based website PetNet360.co.uk, 70 per cent of the adults they spoke with say that seeing a cute photo of, or hearing a funny story about, a pet cheers them up. This news seems like as good a reason as any for our second [...]
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6 benefits of family mealtime and 5 ways to make dinnertime easier
This week’s blog is a guest post from Wendy Graves, our senior Life editor. – Teresa Who has time to sit down for a family dinner anymore? Between two busy working parents and kids running off to hockey practice one night then piano lessons the next, how often is the entire family even home at [...]
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Tips to keep your pet warm in the colder weather
Brrrr. That pretty much sums up how I felt on the seven-minute walk from my apartment to the subway station this morning. The cooler weather is now here, and sadly it’s only going to get colder. As chilled as I was (granted, I’m kind of a wimp with the weather), I can only imagine how [...]
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More pets getting plastic surgery
Would you let your dog or cat go under the knife? It seems more and more of our friends across the pond are answering yes to that question. According to a recent report from Petplan, a British pet insurance company, last year in the U.K., there were about $2.3 million worth of claims related to [...]
