DIY~Dog Treat Mason Jar

   Okay, I'm just gonna say this right away - I LOVE my treat jar.  I keep it by the door to reward Mandy when she comes when I call.🙂

   It's also great for mixing up a variety of treats for training(So she doesn't get bored).

   As soon as I take down the treat jar Mandy will be right there sitting. So far I have only taught Mandy how to sit, lay down, shake, and roll over. We are working on stay (which is taking longer then I thought) and how to hold a treat on her nose (that's really hard, btw). 

Step 1~ Paint your mason jar.

I put mine upside down so I could paint the bottom of the jar.

Step 2~ Let it dry

I painted mine in the evening and let it dry over night. 

Step 3~ Draw the paw prints 

I used a Permanent marker to draw my paw prints

(you can use paint if you want😉).

Step 4~ Fill it with TREATS!

   Golden Retrievers are a smart breed. Mandy has been known to open a bag of treats in hiding, but she hasn't been able to unscrew a jar...yet. 

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I hope you enjoy making this craft as much as I did!

Christmas Tag

I Was tagged by Beth   To do this fun Christmas Game!

Thanks Beth!

1. Do you celebrate Christmas? YES! I love Christmas!

2. Do you celebrate any other festive holidays other than Christmas or in addition to? Yes, Valentines day, Thanksgiving, Easter, Independence day... 

3. When it comes to weather, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 degrees?? I like every seasons weather!

4. Rain or snow? I love a white Christmas!

5. On the perfect winter day, would you go shopping or stay home? Stay at home and ice skate on our pond, or snowmobile.

6. Trip to the mall or walk in the park? Walk in the park (with Mandy😉).

7. Favorite Christmas movie? The Nativity

8. Favorite Christmas tradition?  Watching the Nativity every Christmas Eve.

9. Would you rather say, "Happy Holidays!" or "Merry Christmas!" "Merry Christmas"

10. What does your Christmas morning look like?  Its different every year. We all usually get up early(because we are excited), open presents, and have a yummy breakfast (some times we have waffles, pancakes, or cinnamon rolls!). 

11. Favorite Christmas song/carol?  I like lots of Christmas songs here are a few ~ Jingle Bells🙂 , We three Kings, Silent night, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (By Casting Crowns).

12. Hot Cocoa, Peppermint Tea, Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint Milkshake??  Umm...All of them(Not at the same time though😉).

Now I tag~

Anita

Lexah
and
Lily

Winter Pictures!

Mandy is such a fun puppy! She is always tagging along where ever we go -

whether we are out doing chores - sitting on the bed - reading in the living room or out ice skating on our pond she is always there!😊

Pill Pockets

  I know how hard it is to give your dog a pill. So when I came across these treats, I was super excited!

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Pill pockets are super easy to use. Just slide the pill inside, pinch it shut, then give your dog a treat! It couldn't get much easier.

   Not only are these super tasty (for the dog), but Greenies brand is made with all-natural ingredients and comes in a few different flavors: Peanut Butter, Chicken, and Hickory Smoke. Peanut Butter is Mandy's favorite. 😉





 I've used it for more than just pills - and the extras make for fun training treats. These are one of the best things I've ever bought for Mandy!

   Mandy and I give this product 5 out of 5 puppy paws!

Finding Mandy

I have always loved puppies. Even as a little girl I was obsessed with petting and playing with any puppy that bounded into my path. I was blessed with several memorable dogs in my life, but never that one little baby that I could raise and be a mommy to.
   This past March, I was suddenly inspired. What if I were to find a Golden Retriever, raise her, then eventually sell her future puppies? I could bask in my love of puppies - little paws, wet tongues, floppy ears and all - and make a few extra dollars (Okay... maybe more than a few).
   So I searched. And searched. And waited.
   And she came.
   It was March 2017 and I held in my arms the furry bundle of my dreams. She was eight weeks old - tiny, and sweet. I brought her home along with those little paws, wet tongue, floppy ears...
   ... and a crazy big responsibility.
   Late nights, no sleep, holes in the yard, missing shoes, and a lot of exercise. Running through a yard full of puddles and snow drifts, in my socks, in the middle of the night, was definitely a workout.
   Yet, through it all, I somehow still fell in love with that Golden Retriever. She wasn't perfect, but she was finally mine.
  
   And so my journey with Mandolin Rain aka Mandy began.