Natural Nubz - Edible Dental Dog Chews

We have a dog who is getting up there in age, and with each year, we notice her breath more and more. I know it's because of her teeth, which is why I was excited to learn more about Nylabone Nubz edible dental treats for dogs. They are made of highly digestible natural ingredients, are vet recommended and help clean dogs' teeth, promote fresh breath and healthy gums. I think they sound great and would love to use them with Zoe. They are even made in the USA which is great as well. It seems like something Zoe would love, especially considering they are made with real chicken. I like having options like this, and it helps give me peace of mind to know that they are safe for her...with no added sugar, salt or preservatives.

The more I learn about these edible dental dog treats, the more I love. It seems they have thought of everything when creating this great treat. I am definitely going to be looking into getting some for Zoe and am very hopeful it will help cure her bad breath. If you're interested in finding them too...you can check out Costco. For Costco members, just check out their monthy coupon book and get a coupon valued at $3.50! It's valid August 19th-September 12th and only while supplies last.

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Falling Leaves

It is hard to believe that leaves are falling already. Bill has cleaned out the gutters and downspouts often this past summer. We have some large trees that drop leaves and small seeds. They can make for extra work much of the year. They are nice for shade in our back yard though. I guess a little extra work isn't so bad.

United States Gold Bureau

I had never taken the time to learn much about purchasing gold and silver until recently. I happened to come across the United States Gold Bureau and have been very impressed with the wealth of information they offer. It's been great learning more about the process of buying and just about these precious metals more too! For instance, did you know that you can purchase the metals right from the United States Gold Bureau and that they will have it delivered right to you or a safe storage place? I thought that was very neat. Or, that there is no better time than now to buy silver bullion? Very interesting. It's amazing the information you can learn on a site like this. Has me thinking maybe I should be buying gold or silver soon.

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Zoe

Whenever we're away, our daughter and her husband are kind enough to watch our dog Zoe. They have grown to love her like we do and enjoy having her around for their kids to play with. We don't go away often, but when we do, it's nice to know that she is with people who are taking care of her and loving her. They often call her their 'adopted' dog. They have no desire to get a dog of their own...just too hard with the busyness of life...but love the chance to have Zoe around some. I think it's great!

Beautiful Weather

The weather has sure been more pleasant lately. The temps are cooler, especially in the morning, and the bugs are not nearly as bad. I do not like mosquitoes during the hot months of summer...they practically ruin anytime spent outside. We are now able to leave our windows open and enjoy some fresh air and a nice cool breeze. I love this time of year. I almost wish it was like this all year long. I have to admit though, I'm not looking forward to the winter weather which will soon be here. That is probably my least favorite season of them all.

Buying Gold

Anytime I've ever seen gold coins, I am amazed with their beauty. They are not only fun to look at, but also very valuable. I have always thought it would be nice to purchase gold, silver o some of the other precious metals out there and thanks to the United States Gold Bureau, I now can! They will even arrange for it to be delivered right to me, or a place of storage like a bank.

In talking with other people about it, now is the time to buy silver especially. With the world demand for it exceeding annual production...it is something that would be very valuable to have. I'm not sure what I will end up doing, but I am sure glad I have found the United States Gold Bureau and all the helpful information they offer on their site!

**I was paid for writing this post, however, all opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way**

Halloween Costumes

Our daughter has already started thinking about Halloween. She decided it would be fun to have her daughter be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and her son be the lion. I think it sounds very cute and can't wait to see pics of them together! She was trying her Kaden's lion costume on the other day and sent us a pic....is this not the cutest little lion you've ever seen?! I figured he may not like that big outfit on, but she said he really did not mind at all. Little cutie pie!

Fox News Is My Favorite News Program

Post contributed by Fletcher Vargas

Fox News on directtv is always the channel that I depend on when looking for current events and political commentary. I feel that they report on all the news in regards to politics and not just what they feel would be important and relevant to one political view. I feel that are what their motto says, fair and balanced.

My favorite anchor on the Fox News Channel is Bill O'Reiley. He is an individual that gives the basics straight and while he interjects his own opinion, he also lets you form your own. He speaks as a well educated individual that possesses great knowledge of current events and has a variety of guests on his show to debate topics. Most of these individuals have a conflict of interest so that the debate they have is always lively and informative. His political topics do not lean towards one political party and I like him for that reason.

The Fox News Channel and Bill O'Reilly provide a great informative show that provides spectacular current day event and political information.

**I was paid for this guest post.**

A Drive

Took a drive across some country side that we had not been through, today. It was beautiful. Hills and valleys, trees and rivers. We so enjoyed ourselves. You could see for miles. Went through some little unique towns with some vintage type buildings. We really should have stopped and taken some photos.

Online Military Degrees

Thanks to technology, nowadays, a person can earn a degree for almost anything right online. It's easy and convenient, especially for people who have other things going on. For instance, you can now earn online military degrees while you serve in the military. It's great for those want to advance their military career, and also for those who are getting ready to exit the military. A college degree is great no matter what, and MilitaryDegree.com can be a great option for those who serve and their families. I was really impressed with all learned about them, including the fact that education benefits earned from being in the military can be used for tuition! Wow!

**This was a paid post, however all opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Big Change

Wow, what a change in the weather. It had been so hot and humid the past few weeks and now it has turned quite cool. I am sure it will warm up again in the days to come but the cooler temps are a welcome change. Many of our neighbors have been opening their windows, especially at night. We haven't opened ours yet but that day is coming.

Grocery Shopping Horror Turned Ecstasy

Guest post written by my buddy Troy Moon

Grocery shopping is my least favorite chore to do as a stay at home mom. Really, I'd rather scrub a portable bathroom sparkling clean than to take two kids to the grocery store, shop, and use coupons to save money. I think I'm starting to feel an anxiety attack coming on just thinking about it!

After the girls and my husband are asleep I spend an hour shopping for my family at the 24 hour Giant around the corner. I quietly put the kitchen dimmer light on low and set my adt safewatch home security alarm before heading out to my own personal heaven.

I always use coupons, though I'm not a coupon queen that does multiple transactions to get the best deal. If something is on sale and if I need the item, I will used the coupon. Before heading to the grocery store I make a list of what is on sale, check my coupons, and build a weekly meal plan so that I buy only what is needed.

On the rare occasion that I run out of something that I absolutely need in the house, I will run both girls to the Super Fresh a little further away because it is less busy. No coupons, no sales, just pick up what I need. No two year old or mommy breakdowns.

**I was paid for this guest post.**

Moving Day

Well, we did it again! We got another child all moved out of another place. I think most parents go through this phase of life. We are very excited for our son and his family. He got a new position at the University and they are buying their first home! For now we just needed to move them out of their present apartment. In a month and a half or so, we will move them again onto their acreage. They are soooo excited!

Playing Fantasy Football Can Earn You New Friends

Guest post written by my buddy Hans Hale

Why is fantasy football so popular? This popular game only started less than 20 years ago. Since that time, it has grown immensely in popularity on hughes satellite internet. It used to be that only the 'geeks' played it. In the early days of fantasy football, people who played were known to have no lives and too much time on their hands. Now, if someone asks you if you play fantasy football using hughesnet packages and you say no, you're a loser. It's as simple as that. You will be looked at as a loser for a few reasons. One, you don't watch football so they will assume you wear a skirt behind closed doors. Two, you don't have enough friends to get into a league. Three, you're too cheap to front the money. And four, you fear competition. In most cases, none of these are true. However, these are still the facts.

If you want to play fantasy football and be a part of the crowd, all you have to do is log-on to satellite internet service Kentucky, find a league looking for individual players, and ask to join. If they have a spot open, they will almost always say yes. Another option is to get a group of least 8 people together to form a league. This is not only an excellent way to play fantasy football, but it's also a great way to meet new people and make new friends.

**I was paid for this guest post.**

Enciladas!

Growing up my mom often made an old time family recipe for enchiladas. They are so good! I have never fed them to anyone that didn't like them. It does take a little bit of time to make, but always well worth it. Last night Bill and I both felt like having them, so that's what we did. Yum Yum!! Well, worth the time spent. :)

Modern and traditional anniversary gifts!

This past June my husband and I celebrated our thirty first anniversary. Wow, the time sure does fly by. Two of our children also celebrated their fifth anniversaries. Can hardly believe that they have been married that long already. It's fun and challenging at times to find those modern and traditional anniversary gifts for the occasion. I like to pick out things that suit the couple. And yet I love to stay traditional also. It's always fun to see new ideas.

Kaden

It's hard to believe that our youngest grandsons are already almost nine months old. Kaden is busy pulling himself up to everything. He wants to step out and begin walking. I won't be surprised if he does it very soon. Israel is rocking on all fours and looking ahead to the next place he can go also. I think that the time has gone even faster with these second babies.

My Soccer Saturday

Guest post written by my buddy Aldo Mays

Watching your kids participate in fall sports is so much fun! Today Jen has a soccer game at 10 a.m. on a nearby field while Pete is playing down in San Jose at 2p.m. Early this morning I packed the cooler with sodas, waters, sandwiches, carrot sticks, red grapes and yummy peanut butter cookies. Hubby already loaded it into the back of the van along with the folding chairs, shade umbrella and blankets. Once the kids are dressed in their uniforms I will set our ADT alarm in Tulsa and off we go for a fun day of soccer. It gives me such joy to watch Jen play stopper and charge those soccer balls. She has a powerful foot and somehow manages to strip that ball away from the opposing forward and pass it way up the field. Jen's footwork, control and handling of the ball has really improved since last season. Recently, her soccer coach Ron commented about what a great team player she is. Jen is definitely not a ball hog. I just love her positive attitude on and off the field. It's hard to believe that I get to sit on the sidelines for free and watch her play. We are definitely a soccer-loving family!
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Twins

Me and my twin sister love to hang out together. We don't get the opportunity a lot, but when we do we talk non-stop. Once a year we make sure that we get together for a long weekend. We go shopping a day and visit the whole time. It's so much fun! Here we had gotten together for our mom's birthday.

Gold Bullion

Are you one of the many who have watched their financial nest egg disappearing? Some have lost as much as one third of their portfolio. It is sad to watch and now many are looking at other types of ways to invest. The United States Gold Bureau can assist you in purchasing silver, gold bullion and other precious metals. With their immediate, convenient and safe way of delivery, you will be set. Your financial future counts on it. For centuries the purchase of gold has been a great way to preserve one's wealth. If you haven't all ready, you can get started today.

**I was paid for this post. My honest opinion was given and not swayed in any way.**

New Carpet

Recently we had new carpet installed in the upstairs bedrooms and hallway. I love it! We needed to replace the carpet in a couple rooms since it was about 25 years old. It wore very well but it was time for it to go. The new carpet is a type of shorter shag with a mix of colors. Everyone that has seen it so far has liked it very much. Why didn't we replace it sooner? Hummm

Vacation

I love to get away on a vacation. I enjoy the planning and the actual trip. It can stress me some until we are actually on our way but I still love it. Bill, on the other hand, isn't a real fan of the planning stages. He is very satisfied to let me plan most everything and then just enjoy the vacation. I am training him to like vacations more and more. That is a good thing for me.

United States Gold Bureau

We like most are watching our budget and investments. We're looking for the smartest way to save and secure our future financial situation. It is a longtime fact the gold and other precious metals rank highly when it comes to security investments. The United States Gold Bureau is an authorized dealer for the U.S. Mint. They also have news and information re guarding the precious metals industry, available to most. This information can assist a person in making a more informed and intelligent decision when it comes to the purchasing of gold, platinum and silver. These metals can be bought in coins and bar form. You can also look into precious metals that can be included in IRA accounts. It's worth thinking over.

**I was paid for this post. My honest opinion was given and not swayed in any way.**

Early Retirement

Many people talk about early retirement. There have been some incentives for state employees to leave their jobs and retire early. I guess they figure that it works out best for the state to have them retire and not fill all the jobs again. I am glad that workers are willing to leave early and help the state's budget if that is what it takes.

Preschool Furniture

It is getting to be that time of year already. I am hearing parents talk of getting their children prepared for heading back to school. For some it will be the first time they will send their child off to school or preschool. I can remember like it was yesterday, taking my children to their first day of preschool. The tiny little preschool furniture and all of the cute displays. It was such a fun and exciting time for them. They began to make friendships that are lasting a lifetime.

60 Years!!

After 60 years and my parents are still holding hands. We loved this picture we caught as they walked through the park last week. They will celebrate their 60th anniversary this coming Oct. What a special honor. We are very blessed that they are with us and have showed a great example to us and future generations to come.

Robern Medicine Cabinet

We still continue working on our home. We recently finished laying new carpet on half of our upper floor. Now we are looking at some improvements in our downstairs bathroom. I was browsing and came across a beautiful Robern Medicine cabinet. There are so many choices out there today. It makes it difficult to make a decision as to what we are going to want and the type of look we will go with. The future will tell.

Pigs!!

Children always seem to love visiting the farm. Our grand daughter Kaelyn is no exception. Recently she was able to spend some time on Grandpa Ray's farm. He was showing her some of the baby pigs. She loved it!!