Review: Healthy Dogma

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

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{Bow Tie collar by our friend Varvara of Vivichi Dog}

As someone from Michigan I am a big believer in supporting Michigan made products. Recently I discovered Healthy Dogma offering healthy treats, and supplements made in Michigan (Lake Orion to be exact) for you dog.

 Jack put Blissful Banana Crisps and Peanut Butter recipe Barkers to the test:

Blissful Banana Crisp: Bananas and coconut oil are the only ingredients in these treats. Jack loves bananas so these quickly became one of his favorite new treats. 

Peanut Butter recipe Barkers: What dog doesn’t love peanut butter? These treats have no additives or artificial flavors, plus you actually understand all the ingredients used in the product. These are a great alternative to Milk Bones that have a ton of crazy ingredients in them.

Perfecting Omelette\’s

Posted on March 12, 2014 by

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I’ll admit when it comes to cooking eggs my specialty is scrambled it’s an easy and effortless breakfast. However after living in Pittsburgh for three years I learned the secret to creating the perfect omelette, and they’ve now become a Sunday morning tradition. Here to creating the perfect omelette: 

Prepare the ingredients. Eggs cook quickly, so it is best to cut up all of your ingredients prior to cooking.

Crack the eggs into a bowl. Using a fork beat until the eggs are completely mixed. Skip the salt and pepper and add a teaspoon of dark brown sugar (the secret ingredient).
Spray your skillet with a non-stick cooking spray and heat over low heat. Pour in the eggs, making sure it spreads evenly over the pan. Cooking until firm enough to flip over with a spatula.
 As soon as you flip the egg add your fillings on half of your egg (I used Canadian bacon and green pepper).

Top with desired cheese (I used sharp cheddar). Use the spatula to gently fold over the remaining half of the egg onto the filling, cook for one minute, place on your plate and enjoy.

Embellished Cuffs

Posted on March 10, 2014 by

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{I made the Sequin Hanger, if interested in buying one please inquire!}

Currently embellished cuffs are all the rage and you can find them at leading retail stores. However with price points of $150 or more I decided to DIY my own this weekend.

Materials:
• Plain long sleeved sweater, blouse, jacket or anything with a cuff
• No sew fabric glue
• Embellishment trims*
Directions:
1. Lay out your sweater (or whatever cuffed piece you are using), and iron the sleeves if they’re not flat.

2. Measure the amount of embellishment you will need and cut it so it’s the perfect size for your cuff.

3. Using no sew fabric glue, you want to carefully (this glue will show up on your clothing) dot it on your embellishment in small sections.

4. Continue dotting on glue until you reach the end of your cuff.

5. Allow the no sew glue to dry for at least 24 hours.

*Tips:
• You can buy the embellishment trims from Joann Fabrics by the yard. Try studs (very trendy right now), sequins, ribbons and more.
• You can also sew on your embellishment.
• If you do not have a seam line for your cuff you can tape off the portion you are adding your embellishment to so you have a finishing spot.

Sparrow Boutique

Posted on March 9, 2014 by

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I absolutely love boutiques and recently I discovered the online boutique Sparrow. Sparrow offers a wide range of unique accessories and apparel. The best part the boutique is based in West Michigan! Check out my favorite pieces below and visit the online boutique here.

DIY: Paracord Dog Collar

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

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In anticipation of \”springing forward\” this weekend I thought Jack was in need of a new collar. Paracord dog collars are furbulous for spring, and I have created a simple DIY especially for you.

Material List:
Buckle
D ring
Paracord (Michaels, Walmart, Home Depot)
Scissors
Lighter

Step 1: Measure your dog’s neck. You’ll need a foot of paracord for every inch of the collar.
For example, you’d need 8 feet of cord for a 8 inch collar.  If you are using 2 colors you’ll need half that amount of each color.
For example: for a 8 inch collar, I am using 4 feet of blue and 4 feet of patterned paracord.
2 colors: melt the end of each color and press them togther until they are firmly attached. 1 color: match the ends up so it’s folded in half.
*Note I add 1/2-1inch to each collar.

Step 2:   Slide both ends through the end of the buckle.

 {You should now have a loop at the top}

Step 3: Slide the two ends of cord through the buckle and pull through the loop at the end of your cord.

 {should look like this}

Step 4: Add your D ring (see figure 1 below of how this will end up looking). Now slide both ends of the cord through the other end of the buckle. Slide the buckle up to the length the collar needs to be (ex. Jack is 8.5 inches of cord between each cord). 

 {should look like this now}

{NOTE: This picture shows the right color over the left color THIS IS WRONG it needs to go BEHIND the left color!}
Step 5: Take the right color cross it over the middle two and behind the left color.

Step 6:  Pull the color from the left side through the hole at the top and tighten. 

{Figure 1: Opposite colors should now be next to each other.}

Step 7: Create a \”4\” with the left color over the middle and place the color on the right over top the left.

Step 8: Pull the right color through the middle of the \”4\” like above.

Step 9: Make a \”p\” with the right color over the two middle strands, place the left color over top the right color and pull through the center like in Step 8.

Step 10: Repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 again, and then add the D ring (in this picture you\’re looking at the back of the collar – make sure you put the ring on the proper side).

{front view}

Step 11: Repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 until you reach the other buckle.

Step 12: Cut your ends.

Step 13: Melt the ends with a lighter, and press them against the back of the collar until they are attached 

No collar is indestructible, please be mindful and check for wear and tear of your dogs collar. It is the responsibility of the furparent to determine the suitability of the collar for their pet.

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