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			<title>Review &amp; Giveaway: Simply Fido Bamboo Rayon Nap Mat {closed}</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Despite the fact that this nap mat is more pillow-size for her, she still manages to plop as much of herself on it as she possibly can whenever she lays down for a bit. It's kind of cute, really.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/15/review-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat/">Review &#038; Giveaway: Simply Fido Bamboo Rayon Nap Mat {closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
						<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/15/review-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat/" data-text="Review &#038; Giveaway: Simply Fido Bamboo Rayon Nap Mat {closed}" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/15/review-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/15/review-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2010%2F12%2F15%2Freview-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div><p><a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=CONTEST150b0da16d1f06dd3e604763da65fe87" >Sponsored by Tomoson.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP150b0da16d1f06dd3e604763da65fe87" style="display: none;" ></a><br />I think I mentioned before about how I&#8217;ve been spoiling my puppy with all kinds of good things. Well, today is no exception. What can I say, I love my Ivy dog!</p><h3>Making Nap Time Special</h3><p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8832" title="ivynapping2" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ivynapping2.jpg" alt="" width="315" height="504" />Ivy is not a little dog. Oh, she may think she is, but she&#8217;s a good 60 pounds. Despite the fact that this nap mat is more pillow-size for her, she still manages to plop as much of herself on it as she possibly can whenever she lays down for a bit. It&#8217;s kind of cute, really.</p><p>It&#8217;s yellow on one side and pink on the other. I keep the yellow side up (mostly) because it goes with our <em>*ahem*</em> decor. <span style="color: #666699;"><em>[we don't really have a decor, but it sounds impressive, doesn't it?]</em></span></p><p>Not that it really matters which side is up, they are both soft and lush. Oh yeah, nothing but the best for our spoiled puppy.</p><p>She also received a holiday penguin toy, but I had to trick her into giving it up. She is set on destroying all stuffed animals and this was way too cute to let her do that. I may give it back to her, maybe.</p><h4>All little about Simply Fido Bamboo Rayon Nap Mats</h4><p>New for 2010, the <a href="www.simplyfido.com" target="_blank">Simply Fido</a> Bamboo Rayon Collection features Certified Non-Toxic, environmentally friendly toys and accessories for our furry friends. All of the items are colored naturally with plants and minerals using Simply Fido&#8217;s exclusive PureWaterWashTM process. The silky, bamboo rayon fabric is hand-dyed in chemical-free soy water that is purified before it is released back into nature.</p><p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8834" title="simply fido2" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/simply-fido2-215x300.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="180" />The design team at Simply Fido chose bamboo rayon fabrics for this collection because bamboo is one of the most sustainable materials in the world. Bamboo trees release 35 percent more oxygen into the environment than any other tree or plant on Earth. They have very rapid re-growth and their long, strong roots help to hold the soil together and prevent erosion.</p><p>Simply Fido Bamboo Rayon Nap Mats are reversible and quilted for extra softness. They roll up easily for travel and are available in two color schemes&#8211;pink/yellow and green/yellow. Perfect for puppies, the Small Nap Mat measures 24&#8243;x19&#8243; and retails for $34. Larger dogs will enjoy relaxing on the Medium Nap Mat that is 28&#8243;x20&#8243; and has a suggested retail price of $40.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8831" title="ivynapping" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ivynapping-300x228.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="228" /></p><h2>Win a Simply Fido Bamboo Rayon Nap Mat &amp; Holiday Penguin Toy</h2><h3><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8833" title="simply fido1" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/simply-fido1-300x193.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="128" />Giveaway Rules:</strong></h3><p><strong>Mandatory entry:</strong></p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.simplyfido.com/collections.html" target="_blank">Simply Fido</a> and tell me something else you would love for your favorite canine.</p><h4>Please complete the form below to enter this giveaway.</h4><p>If you have problems with the form, please <a href="http://anneonlife.com/%E2%9C%89-send-me-a-note/" target="_blank">send me an email</a> with your information <em>[be sure to include Simply Fido Giveaway in your email]</em> and I will manually add your information to the form according to the time stamp on the email.</p><p><strong>Giveaway will end on December 26, 2010 at Midnight EST and is open to residents of the U.S., 18 years of age or older.</strong> Winner will be selected using <a href="http://www.random.org/" target="_blank">Random.org</a>. Winner will be notified via email. Additionally, I will post the winner&#8217;s name on my site in a separate post on December 27, 2010. Winner will have 48 hours from the time the email is sent to respond or a new winner will be chosen.</p><h3>Good Luck!</h3><p><em>❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀<br />Disclosure. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Please read my <a href="http://anneonlife.com/about-2/terms-of-service/#Disclosure" target="_blank">Disclosure Policy</a> for more information.</em><br />I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using <a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM150b0da16d1f06dd3e604763da65fe87" >Tomoson.com</a>. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson <a href="http://www.tomoson.com" >Product review</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.tomoson.com" >giveaway</a> Disclosure.</p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/15/review-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat/">Review &#038; Giveaway: Simply Fido Bamboo Rayon Nap Mat {closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p><div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/15/review-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat/" data-text="Review &#038; Giveaway: Simply Fido Bamboo Rayon Nap Mat {closed}" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/15/review-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/15/review-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2010%2F12%2F15%2Freview-giveaway-simply-fido-bamboo-rayon-nap-mat%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div>]]></content:encoded>
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									<title>Review &amp; Giveaway: Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee {closed}</title>
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									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
									<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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									<description><![CDATA[This is truly a sweet book to share with children of all ages. The message is simple yet worth repeating again and again.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/09/review-giveaway-sweet-pea-the-bumble-bee/">Review &#038; Giveaway: Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee {closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
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Beautifully illustrated with original images of Sweet Pea herself in various holiday inspired and message worthy poses. I especially love the one with the various cans of &#8216;sweet peas&#8217;.</p><p>This is truly a sweet book to share with children of all ages. The message is simple yet worth repeating again and again. The photographs of Sweet Pea will charm you and warm the heart of even the hardest critic. I only wish I had young children to share this sweet book with while watching their expressions and seeing the smiles form on their faces.</p><blockquote><p>The Book Sweet Pea The Bumble bee is very inspirational and unique for all ages. Each page has a wonderful positive message, alongside an original photograph with Sweet Pea capturing the true meaning. With wit and humor, the readers mind is charged with creativity and inspired to have a  positive outlook on life. Readers will find Sweet Pea The Bumble Bee very motivating while entertaining them as they turn from page to page to see what Sweet Pea will ‘Bee’ telling them next.</p><p>This book conveys many wonderful lessons in life, but most importantly to <strong><em>‘BEE YOURSELF!’</em></strong></p></blockquote><p><span style="color: #666699;"><em>Photographed by Gabriel &amp; Tiffany Bressan Corbett and co-authored by Tiffany Bressan Corbett &amp; Courtney Noelle. And of course, the star herself is Sweet Pea, Gabriel &amp; Tiffany&#8217;s beloved French Bulldog.</em></span></p><p>My mother was very fond of angels. She must have had well over a hundred in and around her home. I even gave her 3 to represent my 3 kids (her grandchildren). This particular passage from Sweet Pea made me think of her:</p><blockquote><h2 style="text-align: center;">Bee an Angel!</h2><p style="text-align: center;">Angels guide your heart<br />and thoughts to do the right thing.<br />Spread your wings<br />and reveal to the world your kindness.<br />BEE AN ANGEL.</p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="http://www.shopsweetpeathebumblebee.com/category_2/Sweet-Pea-Books.htm" target="_blank">Great Gift</a> Idea: </strong>Sweet Pea&#8217;s books are available for $14.99 or get a Paw Graph copy (autographed) for $19.99. Buy all three books for $30</p><h2><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8719" title="SPtBB1" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/SPtBB1.jpg" alt="" width="187" height="200" />Win Your Own Copy of Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee</h2><h3><strong>Giveaway Rules:</strong></h3><p><strong>Mandatory entry:</strong></p><p>Like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beeing-ExtraOrdinairy-Sweet-Pea-the-Bumble-Bee/51855616299" target="_blank">Sweet Pea</a> on Facebook<br />OR<br />Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/sweetpeabumbleb" target="_blank">@sweetpeabumbleb</a> on Twitter</p><h4>Please complete the form below to enter this giveaway.</h4><p>If you have problems with the form, please <a href="http://anneonlife.com/%E2%9C%89-send-me-a-note/" target="_blank">send me an email</a> with your information <em>[be sure to include ReadyLeash Giveaway in your email]</em> and I will manually add your information to the form according to the time stamp on the email.</p><p><strong>Giveaway will end on December 20, 2010 at Midnight EST and is open to U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older.</strong> Winner will be selected using <a href="http://www.random.org/" target="_blank">Random.org</a>. Winner will be notified via email. Additionally, I will post the winner&#8217;s name on my site in a separate post on December 21, 2010. Winner will have 48 hours from the time the email is sent to respond or a new winner will be chosen.</p><h3>Good Luck!</h3><p><em>❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀<br />I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using <a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM2c8acfd9373aef9b1caa21e451877fe1" >Tomoson.com</a>. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson <a href="http://www.tomoson.com" >Product review</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.tomoson.com" >giveaway</a> Disclosure. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Please read my <a href="http://anneonlife.com/about-2/terms-of-service/#Disclosure" target="_blank">Disclosure Policy</a> for more information.</em></p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/09/review-giveaway-sweet-pea-the-bumble-bee/">Review &#038; Giveaway: Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee {closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p><div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/09/review-giveaway-sweet-pea-the-bumble-bee/" data-text="Review &#038; Giveaway: Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee {closed}" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/09/review-giveaway-sweet-pea-the-bumble-bee/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/09/review-giveaway-sweet-pea-the-bumble-bee/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2010%2F12%2F09%2Freview-giveaway-sweet-pea-the-bumble-bee%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div>]]></content:encoded>
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															<title>Review &amp; Giveaway: ReadyLeash by Rascodog {closed}</title>
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															<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
															<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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															<description><![CDATA[I love the feel of the handle. It is comfortable and just the right size for my hand. Would be comfortable for long walks. <p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/08/review-giveaway-readyleash-by-rascodog/">Review &#038; Giveaway: ReadyLeash by Rascodog {closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
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Okay, maybe carrier pigeon is a bit of an exaggeration.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8702" title="readyleash3" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/readyleash3.jpg" alt="" width="401" height="267" /></p><h4>Yet, many of the great &#8220;gifts&#8221; lately have been all about my dog.</h4><p>Ivy is very special to me (and everyone, really). She deserves so much for all the love and friendship she gives, unconditionally, too! And one of those things she deserves is to be able to go on family trips with us. Right now we board her with our vet (they are really great and we know she is treated really well), but taking her with us would complete the family vacation scenario.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.rascodog.com" target="_blank">ReadyLeash by Rascodog</a> is a great start in getting Ivy one step closer to going on those vacations with us. It even comes with baggies (and a place to store them for future use) for when she goes in public and, uh, it needs to be disposed of properly.</p><blockquote><p>An innovative, NON-retractable leash with bags built-in! The ReadyLeash comes in 2 different sizes and 6 different colors!  <span style="color: #666699;">The 5/8″ version is for dogs under 50-lbs, and the 1″ version is for dogs over 50-lbs.</span> We have added super-strong metal hardware to this leash to withstand even the strongest of pullers. The ReadyLeash features a comfort-grip handle with an integrated poop bag dispenser. Poop bags simply pull out like tissues and refill rolls easily pop into the handle. The ReadyLeash comes equipped with an adjustable lead (4-6 ft range) and a roll of 15 biodegradable Readybags. Bulk ReadyBags can also be purchased separately.</p><ul><li id="features">Built-in bag dispenser</li><li id="features">Comes is 6 different colors</li><li id="features">Comfort-grip handle</li><li id="features">Adjustable 4-6 ft Lead</li><li id="features">Super strong metal hardware</li><li id="features">15 biodegradable bags included</li></ul></blockquote><p>Since Ivy is over 50-lbs I got the 1&#8243; in red. Ivy doesn&#8217;t need a long lead so we adjusted this to the short range of 4 ft. This range seems to be just about perfect for keeping control while allowing her some space to sniff and such.</p><p>I love the feel of the handle. It is comfortable and just the right size for my hand. Would be comfortable for long walks. And the leash itself is sturdy. I won&#8217;t be worried about this breaking or pulling apart. And the bags make it convenient for those times when I would need to pick up after her.</p><p>We live on 5+ acres, so Ivy can pretty much roam free and take care of her business without need of a leash. And for those instances when we do need to keep track of her we&#8217;ll continue to use one of the retractable leashes we have. But, this will be our official visit to the vet and road trip leash.</p><h2><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8703" title="readyleash1" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/readyleash1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" />Win a ReadyLeash by Rascodog</h2><h3><strong>Giveaway Rules:</strong></h3><p><strong>Mandatory entry:</strong></p><p>Tell me what size (5/8&#8243; or 1&#8243;) and color (red, blue, grey, fushia, tangerine, or lime) you would choose.</p><p><span style="color: #666699;"><strong>Bonus entry:</strong></span> follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/rascodog" target="_blank">@Rascodog</a> on Twitter</p><h4>Please complete the form below to enter this giveaway.</h4><p>If you have problems with the form, please <a href="http://anneonlife.com/%E2%9C%89-send-me-a-note/" target="_blank">send me an email</a> with your information <em>[be sure to include ReadyLeash Giveaway in your email]</em> and I will manually add your information to the form according to the time stamp on the email.</p><p><strong>Giveaway will end on December 19, 2010 at Midnight EST and is open to U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older.</strong> Winner will be selected using <a href="http://www.random.org/" target="_blank">Random.org</a>. Winner will be notified via email. Additionally, I will post the winner&#8217;s name on my site in a separate post on December 20, 2010. Winner will have 48 hours from the time the email is sent to respond or a new winner will be chosen.</p><h3>Good Luck!</h3><p><em>❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀<br />I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using <a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM01bd952c8d65168cca96db47d865cd89" >Tomoson.com</a>. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson <a href="http://www.tomoson.com" >Product review</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.tomoson.com" >giveaway</a> Disclosure. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Please read my <a href="http://anneonlife.com/about-2/terms-of-service/#Disclosure" target="_blank">Disclosure Policy</a> for more information.</em></p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/12/08/review-giveaway-readyleash-by-rascodog/">Review &#038; Giveaway: ReadyLeash by Rascodog {closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. 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																					<title>Family Life: She&#8217;s More Than Just Our Dog</title>
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																					<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
																					<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																					<description><![CDATA[Demanding. Spoiled. A Child.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/11/18/family-life-shes-more-than-just-our-dog/">Family Life: She&#8217;s More Than Just Our Dog</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
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																											<title>National Pet Health Insurance Month &amp; A Chance to Win a $20 Kroger Gift Card {Closed}</title>
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																											<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
																											<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																											<description><![CDATA[September is nationally recognized as Pet Health Insurance month, and Kroger is inviting pet owners to learn more about policy options for their furry friends.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/09/06/national-pet-health-insurance-month-a-chance-to-win-a-20-kroger-gift-card/">National Pet Health Insurance Month &#038; A Chance to Win a $20 Kroger Gift Card {Closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
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All it took was a few moments of distraction. A few moments of distraction led to a trip to the emergency vet, an overnight stay, and a bill of just over $450.</p><h2>September is National Pet Health Insurance Month</h2><p>September is nationally recognized as Pet Health Insurance month, and Kroger is inviting pet owners to learn more about policy options for their furry friends. This year marks the second annual celebration of the <a href="http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance-history" target="_blank">pet insurance</a> month in the United States with pet insurance becoming more and more popular.</p><p>Vet care has increased significantly within the past few years. Pet owners can now seek treatment for their pets from dialysis to cancer treatments to surgeries, and pets are living longer than ever. But with the increased level of care comes an understandable increase in cost. According to the American Pet Products Association vet bills topped $11 billion across the nation in 2008.</p><p>Pet insurance is an option pet owners may want to consider. Pet insurance can allow owners to have coverage for the unexpected, and it can allow them to better budget for planned expenses. Some plans, such as the accident-only <a href="http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance/" target="_blank">pet insurance </a>plan covers treatment that results from an injury or accident, such as a car collision or unintentional ingestion. But with a more inclusive policy, pet owners can seek reimbursement for preventative care, such as teeth cleaning, flea control, annual exams and behavioral training. Pet insurance can provide peace of mind for pet owners, knowing they will not be stuck making a decision between proper care for their pet and possible “economic” euthanasia.</p><h3>If you’re looking to benefit from obtaining a <a href="http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance/" target="_blank">pet insurance</a> policy, here are a few tips to keep in mind:</h3><ul><li><strong><span style="color: #666699;">Get the coverage you want.</span></strong> Take the time to review what policies are available. Some carriers, like Kroger and PetFirst Healthcare, offer accident-only coverage, which pet owners may find more attractive than a premium coverage plan which costs more per month. Pet owners should examine how much they’re willing to spend on the monthly premium and match that with the benefits of each plan.</li></ul><ul><li><strong><span style="color: #666699;">Buy early.</span></strong> Most, if not all pet insurance providers will refuse a pet with a pre-existing condition. Just like in humans, a pre-existing condition means the pet was diagnosed with an illness or disease prior to seeking pet insurance. It’s best to seek coverage from Day 1 to avoid the possibility of a pre-existing condition.</li></ul><ul><li><strong><span style="color: #666699;">Know your coverage.</span></strong> Not all treatments will be covered, and what’s covered varies from policy to policy. Because pet owners pay out-of-pocket and then file a claim for reimbursement, some pet owners may not know a treatment isn’t covered until their claim is denied. Avoid that scenario by knowing the coverage benefits before walking into a vet’s clinic.</li></ul><blockquote><p>An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.<br />- Benjamin Franklin</p></blockquote><h2>Did you know Kroger offers pet insurance?</h2><h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">With Kroger&#8217;s PetFirst pet insurance we could have saved approximately $280.60*.</h4><p style="padding-left: 30px;">*$450 vet bill &#8211; $119.40 (1 year of <a href="http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance-rates/" target="_blank">accident insurance</a> @ $9.95/month + $50 co-pay.</p><p><strong><span style="color: #666699;">Offered through PetFirst,</span></strong> Kroger <a href="http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance/" target="_blank">pet insurance</a> policies cover routine care and medical procedures for dogs and cats, and is available at more than 2,400 stores in the Kroger family including City Market, Dillon’s, Fred Meyer, Frye’s, King Sooper, Owen’s, Pay Less, QFC, Ralph’s and Smith’s.</p><h3><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7400" title="vet holding dog" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Picture-5-300x228.png" alt="" width="240" height="182" /><span style="color: #008080;">A little about PetFirst</span></h3><ul><li>Started in July 2004</li><li>Founded by Lansdon B. Robbins and A. Brent Hinton</li><li>Privately held and owner operated</li><li>Available in all 50 states</li><li>Headquartered in Jeffersonville, Indiana</li><li>Underwritten by AM Best A+ rated insurance companies</li></ul><p>In addition to being available in-store, Kroger’s pet insurance can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance/" target="_blank">http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance/</a>. Kroger’s pet insurance works at any veterinarian nationwide, with reimbursement typically occurring within two weeks. Coverage starts as low as $9.95 per month and right now, individuals who purchase online can save $10.</p><h2>Win a $20 Kroger Gift Card</h2><p>Kroger has generously sent me a $20 Kroger gift card to give away to one of my readers so you can <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">spoil</span> care for the special pet [or pets] in <em>your</em> life.</p><h3><span style="color: #008080;"><strong>Giveaway Rules:</strong></span></h3><p><strong>Mandatory entry:</strong></p><p>Tell me ~ how are you going to spoil your pet if you win?</p><p><em>Additional entries:</em></p><ul><li>Like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="AnneOnLife's Facebook Page" target="_blank">AnneOnLife</a>&#8216;s page on Facebook</li><li>Follow Kroger&#8217;s Pet Health account on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/petsofhealth" target="_blank">@PetsOfHealth</a></li><li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="Follow AnneOnline on Twitter" target="_blank">@AnneOnline</a> on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in a comment)</li><li>Subscribe to AnneOnLife via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=anneonlife" target="_blank">e-mail</a>* (must confirm) or <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/anneonlife" target="_blank">in a  reader</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway (once per day) Be sure to include a link to your tweet for verification. Make sure to include #pethealth or use this:<br /><span style="color: #000080;">RT @AnneOnline Win a $20 Kroger gift card &amp; show your pet how much you care </span><span style="color: #003366;">http://anneonlife.com/?p=7390 </span><span style="color: #003366;">#pethealth</span></li></ul><p>* Anyone who subscribed to my feed via e-mail prior to May 1, 2010 will need to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=anneonlife" target="_blank">resubscribe</a>. Sorry for the <a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/05/26/what-a-hack/" title="Bad Hackers!" target="_blank">inconvenience</a>.</p><p>Giveaway will end on September 30, 2010 at Midnight EST and is open to U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older. Winner will be selected using <a href="http://www.random.org/" target="_blank">Random.org</a>. Winner will be notified via email. Additionally,  I will post the winner&#8217;s name on my site in a separate post on October 1, 2010. Winner will have 48 hours from the time the email is sent to respond or a new winner will be chosen.</p><h3><span style="color: #003366;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #008000;">Good Luck!</span><br /></span></span></h3><h5>Disclaimer: Kroger provided me with a $20 gift card from its One-Stop Gift Card Shop so that I could select my pet-related products at Kroger, as well as a gift card for one of my readers so they could do the same. All opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced by Kroger in any way. Please read my <a href="http://anneonlife.com/terms-of-service/" target="_blank">Disclosure Policy</a> for more information.&gt;</h5><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/09/06/national-pet-health-insurance-month-a-chance-to-win-a-20-kroger-gift-card/">National Pet Health Insurance Month &#038; A Chance to Win a $20 Kroger Gift Card {Closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. 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																																	<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																	<description><![CDATA[TweetUPDATE: This giveaway has ended. Due to an upgrade to my blog, comments are no longer showing for some posts prior to May 4, 2010. National Kids and Pet Day is April 26th As a family, we had talked about getting a pet for a number of years before actually going forward with choosing one....<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/04/21/pets-win-kroger-gift-card/">Pets &#038; You + Win a Kroger Gift Card</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2010/04/21/pets-win-kroger-gift-card/" data-text="Pets &#038; You + Win a Kroger Gift Card" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2010/04/21/pets-win-kroger-gift-card/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/04/21/pets-win-kroger-gift-card/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2010%2F04%2F21%2Fpets-win-kroger-gift-card%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #008080;">UPDATE: This giveaway has ended. Due to an upgrade to my blog, comments are no longer showing for some posts prior to May 4, 2010.</span></h4><h2><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Ivy-sleeping.JPG" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5797" title="Ivy sleeping" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Ivy-sleeping.JPG" alt="Ivy sleeping" width="250" height="187" /></a>National Kids and Pet Day is April 26th</span></h2><p>As a family, we had talked about getting a pet for a number of years before actually going forward with choosing one. Just like any new addition to a family, a pet requires care, love, and visits to the doctor. Pets get sick, have accidents, and need their shots. I always say having a pet is like having another child. Well, I guess that really depends on the pet. I suppose a simple goldfish doesn&#8217;t cost all that much.</p><h3><span style="color: #008080;">Family Friendly breeds:</span></h3><ul><li><strong>Cocker Spaniel</strong> – These lap dogs are sensitive and sweet and enjoy the attention of children. Cocker Spaniels are obedient with training and friendly around people.</li><li><strong>Pug</strong> – This affectionate breed loves being part of a family. Outgoing and mischievous, they make playful companions for children.</li><li><strong>Golden Retriever</strong> – Similar to Labs in personality, Goldens are mild mannered and enjoy being around families and other people. These dogs are easy to train are gentle with children.</li><li><strong>Basset Hound</strong> – This breed is good with children of all ages. They are known for their docile nature and gentleness. Their long backs need to be supported when they are picked up, and an eager child can accidentally injure them.</li></ul><p>Our beautiful puppy is a hound/lab mix. This makes for some interesting times around our house. Ivy has the talkative nature of a lab with her gentle whimpers and outright barking when she wants something. She is also known to cuddle up under the covers and she snores. Then she has these beautiful markings showing she is part Blue Tick hound and the nose to the air or ground depending on what she happens to be tracking. Yes, she&#8217;s the best of both worlds.</p><h3><span style="color: #008080;">Teach your children safe pet play:</span></h3><ul><li>Teach children to pet softy, stay away from food dishes, toys and bones, and not to startle your dog or cat when it is sleeping.</li><li>Keep babies and toddlers at a level higher than your dog. Dogs perceive height as representative of their hierarchy. Keep children off the floor when the dog is in the room.</li><li>Don’t give your dog toys that resemble your children’s toys or clothing. Stay away from fabric stuffed dog toys that resemble your child’s stuffed animals.</li><li>Involve your child in your dog’s care. Just the presence of your child in the same room while your dog is receiving his favorite things or activities can help build a positive association to children.</li></ul><p>Ivy really loves tug toys and toys which dispense treats. An old tennis ball works well, too.</p><p>Remember, puppies are like toddlers they get into everything and need constant supervision. I haven&#8217;t raised any kittens, but am sure they are just as mischievous as puppies. Although, sometimes we think Ivy is part cat. She has 9 lives after all.</p><p>Visit Kroger’s <a href="http://blog.krogerpersonalfinance.com/" target="_blank">Pet Health blog</a> for more information on family friendly breeds or additional tips on teaching your children about pet safety.</p><h3><span style="color: #008080;">Ivy going for a ride in the car</span></h3><p>{this was recorded with my cellphone}</p><p style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="445" height="364" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NcM28Lgmhqw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x2b405b&amp;color2=0x6b8ab6&amp;border=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="445" height="364" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NcM28Lgmhqw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x2b405b&amp;color2=0x6b8ab6&amp;border=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p><h3><span style="color: #008080;">My puppy</span></h3><p>We adopted Ivy from the pound in August 2007. She was shy and scared and so cute. Oh, and she had <a href="http://workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm" target="_blank">parvovirus</a>.  Ivy stayed overnight at the vet and this was our first big expense. Next came her first round of shots. Then there is heartworm pills and flea &amp; tick prevention.</p><p>Our next big expense came on Superbowl Sunday, 2008. We took Ivy outside to do her business and when she came back inside she left bloody paw prints everywhere she walked. We bandaged her up and off we went to the emergency vet. A few hours later, and about a $100, Ivy was patched up and we were on our way home.</p><p>About a year later, on a pretty Saturday, Ivy was running free in the yard. We live on about 5 1/2 acres. We had gone inside. When we went outside to call her back in we found her lying by the back door. She had been hit by a car and limped there for us to find. Back to the emergency vet she went. This time she stayed overnight. Thankfully no major damage had been done.</p><h2><span style="color: #003366;">Did you know Kroger offers pet insurance?</span></h2><div id="attachment_5807" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.petfirsthealthcare.com/plans/basic-plan/" ><img class="size-full wp-image-5807 " title="PetFirst" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Picture-43.png" alt="click to see full size image" width="250" height="219" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">click to see full size image</p></div><p>Offered through PetFirst, Kroger <a href="http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance/" target="_blank">pet insurance</a> policies cover routine care and medical procedures for dogs and cats, and is available at more than 2,400 stores in the Kroger family including City Market, Dillon’s, Fred Meyer, Frye’s, King Sooper, Owen’s, Pay Less, QFC, Ralph’s and Smith’s.</p><h3><span style="color: #008080;">A little about PetFirst</span></h3><ul><li>Started in July 2004</li><li>Founded by Lansdon B. Robbins and A. Brent Hinton</li><li>Privately held and owner operated</li><li>Available in all 50 states</li><li>Headquartered in Jeffersonville, Indiana</li><li>Underwritten by AM Best A+ rated insurance companies</li></ul><p>In addition to being available in-store, Kroger’s pet insurance can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance/" target="_blank">http://www.krogerpersonalfinance.com/pet-insurance/</a>. Kroger’s pet insurance works at any veterinarian nationwide, with reimbursement typically occurring within two weeks. Coverage starts as low as $9.95 per month and right now, individuals who purchase online can save $10.</p><h2><span style="color: #003366;">Win a $20 Kroger Gift Card</span></h2><p>Kroger Co. through the Global Influence Network have generously sent me a $20 Kroger gift card to give away to one of my readers so you can spoil the pet [or pets] in <em>your</em> life. Sounds pretty good, right?</p><h3><span style="color: #008080;"><strong>Giveaway Rules:</strong></span></h3><p>Let’s keep this simple, shall we?</p><ol><li>Tell me<span style="color: #000000;"> ~ </span><span style="color: #000000;">how are you going to spoil your pet?</span></li><li>Like me on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#%21/pages/AnneOnLife/120413747124?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. [if you're already a fan, let me know that, too]</li><li>Follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li><li>Follow Kroger&#8217;s Pet Health account on Twitter @PetsOfHealth</li><li>Tweet about this giveaway [may do this once per day]. Be sure to include a link to your tweet for verification. Make sure to include #pethealth or use this:<br />{ RT @AnneOnline Win a $20 Kroger gift card &amp; show your pet how much you care #pethealth http://anneonlife.com/?p=5798 }</li><li>Blog about this giveaway. [5 entries, please leave a comment for each]</li></ol><p>Leave a comment for each thing you do. <span style="color: #003366;"><em>This giveaway will end Monday, April 26th at midnight EST. </em></span></p><p><span style="color: #003366;"><span style="color: #000000;">This giveaway is open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older.<br /></span></span></p><h3><span style="color: #003366;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #008000;">Good Luck!</span><br /></span></span></h3><h5><span style="color: #003366;"><span style="color: #000000;">Disclaimer: </span></span>For helping raise awareness of National Kids &amp; Pet Day I was provided with a $20 gift card to spoil Ivy and a $20 gift card to give away to a reader so that they could do the same by the Global Influence Network and the Kroger Co.<span style="color: #003366;"><span style="color: #000000;"> All opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced by the Global Influence Network or Kroger Co. in any way. Please read my <a href="http://anneonlife.com/terms-of-service/disclosure-notice/" target="_blank">Disclosure Policy</a> for more information.</span></span></h5><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/04/21/pets-win-kroger-gift-card/">Pets &#038; You + Win a Kroger Gift Card</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p><div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2010/04/21/pets-win-kroger-gift-card/" data-text="Pets &#038; You + Win a Kroger Gift Card" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2010/04/21/pets-win-kroger-gift-card/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/04/21/pets-win-kroger-gift-card/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2010%2F04%2F21%2Fpets-win-kroger-gift-card%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div>]]></content:encoded>
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																																							<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
																																							<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																							<description><![CDATA[Tweet We think she is part dog, part cat, and part people. She was napping [and snoring] when I looked over to find her. She woke up at my movement, but as you can see, she didn&#8217;t seem too phased by it. Last night she was being cradled like a baby by Dwayne. You would...<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/">Does Your Dog Do This?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/" data-text="Does Your Dog Do This?" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2009%2F11%2F20%2Fdoes-your-dog-do-this%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/000_0262/" rel="attachment wp-att-3844" ><img class="size-medium wp-image-3844 alignleft" title="Ivy Dog" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/000_0262-300x225.jpg" alt="Ivy Dog" width="300" height="225" /></a></p><p>We think she is part dog, part cat, and part people. She was napping [and snoring] when I looked over to find her. She woke up at my movement, but as you can see, she didn&#8217;t seem too phased by it.</p><p>Last night she was being cradled like a baby by Dwayne. You would think she thinks herself a person. And she does this a lot! She jumps into our chairs at the dinner table [when we get up for a moment] as if to say she&#8217;s ready to join us.</p><p>She is also a bed hog in a major way! She will fight me for my pillow. Oh, and she rests her head on it just like a person would.</p><p>My parents didn&#8217;t allow us to have a dog growing up so I don&#8217;t know if this is normal behavior.Not that I would want her any other way, I just think she&#8217;s a bit odd. Maybe that&#8217;s why she chose us! <img src='http://anneonlife.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p><p>What do you think? Does your dog act this way, too? Have you seen others who have?</p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/">Does Your Dog Do This?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p><div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/" data-text="Does Your Dog Do This?" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/11/20/does-your-dog-do-this/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2009%2F11%2F20%2Fdoes-your-dog-do-this%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div>]]></content:encoded>
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																																													<title>For the Dogs</title>
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																																													<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
																																													<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																													<description><![CDATA[TweetSo sorry I did not post about this sooner. Yes, I did know about it before now and I did mean to post it. Better late than never. Head on over to The Daily Treat: Animal Planet every day this week and enter for a chance to win a cool gift for your dog. Sorry...<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/09/22/for-the-dogs/">For the Dogs</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2009/09/22/for-the-dogs/" data-text="For the Dogs" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2009/09/22/for-the-dogs/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/09/22/for-the-dogs/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2009%2F09%2F22%2Ffor-the-dogs%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div><p>So sorry I did not post about this sooner. Yes, I did know about it before now and I did mean to post it. Better late than never.</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://blogs.discovery.com/daily_treat/" ><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2814" title="Picture 2" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Picture-21.png" alt="Picture 2" width="543" height="188" /></a></p><p>Head on over to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://blogs.discovery.com/daily_treat/" target="_blank">The Daily Treat: Animal Planet </a>every day this week and enter for a chance to win a cool gift for your dog. Sorry cat people, this is only for the dogs this time.</p><p>Make sure you enter before midnight each day (I will assume EST, but it does not say) and the winner will be announced the following day. Here is what is up for grabs each day:</p><ol><li>Monday, September 21 &#8211; Nina Ottoson Dog Brick Interactive Toy &#8211; ENDED</li><li>Tuesday, September 22 &#8211; Kurgo Skybox Booster Seat Car Seat (for the little dogs)</li><li>Wednesday, September 23 &#8211; Bags on Board Leash Attachment</li><li>Thursday, September 24 &#8211; Contech Water Dog Outdoor Drinking Fountain &amp; Drinkwell 360 Original Pet Fountain</li><li>Friday, September 25 &#8211; Animal Planet gift bag filled with the new Vet Life Wii game, signed copies of &#8220;Beasts of Burden&#8221; from Dark Horse Comics, t-shirts, pet toys, beds, and more!</li></ol><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/09/22/for-the-dogs/">For the Dogs</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p><div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2009/09/22/for-the-dogs/" data-text="For the Dogs" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2009/09/22/for-the-dogs/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/09/22/for-the-dogs/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2009%2F09%2F22%2Ffor-the-dogs%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div>]]></content:encoded>
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																																																			<title>Weekend, Weekday, It Is All The Same To Me</title>
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																																																			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
																																																			<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																																			<description><![CDATA[Tweet   When you do not have a job there is very little to differentiate between weekends and weekdays.  The kids are home and I do not have to inadvertently hear Kathy Lee Gifford.  Does that count?  Okay, I do not hate, period.  No reason for that.  But I do have some things that grate...<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/03/15/weekend-weekday/">Weekend, Weekday, It Is All The Same To Me</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																																						<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2009/03/15/weekend-weekday/" data-text="Weekend, Weekday, It Is All The Same To Me" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2009/03/15/weekend-weekday/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/03/15/weekend-weekday/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2009%2F03%2F15%2Fweekend-weekday%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div><p><a href="http://www.sitedandblogged.com/"><br /></a></p><p style="text-align:left;"> </p><p style="text-align:left;">When you do not have a job there is very little to differentiate between weekends and weekdays.  The kids are home and I do not have to inadvertently hear Kathy Lee Gifford.  Does that count?  Okay, I do not hate, period.  No reason for that.  But I do have some things that grate on me.  Kathy Lee Gifford grates on me.  I feel she has corrupted Hoda Kotb as well.  I try my best to either change the channel or turn off the television before the 10:00 am Today Show comes on just to avoid their annoyance.  They are almost as bad as The View.  But, many have friended them on Facebook, so I must be in the minority on this.  Just as well. </p><p style="text-align:left;"> </p><p style="text-align:left;"> </p><p style="text-align:left;"> </p><p style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:left;"> </p><p style="text-align:left;">On to my weekend.  Let us see.  School, laundry, cook, clean, blog, play with the dog, entertain the kids, watch a little television, listen to some music, exercise (I am really bad about this!), and so on and so forth.  I did have a good mail day on Saturday.  The cookbook I won from Silk arrived and my free sample of Cream of Wheat.  Earlier in the week I received a sample of Huggies wipes.  Just because my kids are older does not mean they do not get messy.  Oh, and a coupon for a free up to $9.50 Touch of Gray Just For Men hair color (not pictured).  Funny thing is, my DH does not have enough hair to warrant needing a touch of anything.  </p><p style="text-align:left;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">I thought I would close with some pictures from our day after birthday cake time (Friday).  Enjoy!</p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/03/15/weekend-weekday/">Weekend, Weekday, It Is All The Same To Me</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p><div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2009/03/15/weekend-weekday/" data-text="Weekend, Weekday, It Is All The Same To Me" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2009/03/15/weekend-weekday/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/03/15/weekend-weekday/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2009%2F03%2F15%2Fweekend-weekday%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div>]]></content:encoded>
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																																																										<title>Ivy Dog</title>
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																																																										<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
																																																										<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																																										<description><![CDATA[TweetJust want to share a picture of my favorite puppy and a cute comic (Red and Rover) from this Sunday which reminds me of her: Ivy Dog is a post from: AnneOnLife where life happens quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on and . © AnneOnLife 2008-2010 Tweet<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/02/23/ivy-dog/">Ivy Dog</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																																													<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2009/02/23/ivy-dog/" data-text="Ivy Dog" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2009/02/23/ivy-dog/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/02/23/ivy-dog/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2009%2F02%2F23%2Fivy-dog%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div><p>Just want to share a picture of my favorite puppy and a cute comic (Red and Rover) from this Sunday which reminds me of her:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter" title="ivy-sleeping" src="http://wordsbyanne.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/ivy-sleeping.jpg?w=300" alt="ivy-sleeping" width="300" height="225" /><a href="http://wordsbyanne.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/redandrover-sleeping.jpg"><br /><img class="size-medium wp-image-354 aligncenter" title="redandrover-sleeping" src="http://wordsbyanne.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/redandrover-sleeping.jpg?w=300" alt="redandrover-sleeping" width="300" height="150" /></a></p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/02/23/ivy-dog/">Ivy Dog</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p><div id="social-essentials" class="se_left"><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://anneonlife.com/2009/02/23/ivy-dog/" data-text="Ivy Dog" data-via="anneonline" data-counturl="http://anneonlife.com/2009/02/23/ivy-dog/" data-count="horizontal" data-lang="en">Tweet</a></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><g:plusone size="medium" href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/02/23/ivy-dog/" count="true"></g:plusone></div><div class="se_button se_button_small" style="width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanneonlife.com%2F2009%2F02%2F23%2Fivy-dog%2F&media=&description=" class="se-pin-it-button" always-show-count="true" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div></div><div class="clear"></div>]]></content:encoded>
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