I don’t know if this is photoshopped or not, but it sure is beautiful. Until next time, Good day, and good dog!
Which Shelter Pet Should PawZaar Sponsor Next?
We need your help! It’s time to sponsor a new shelter dog or cat because Ryder, whose kennel was being sponsored by PawZaar, has been adopted!! We’re so excited for this little fellow who…
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Fostering: Great for Pets, Great for Kids
In our age of digital everything, parents are often desperate for ideas for activities that will tear their kids’ attention away from their electronics. One great option may be as close as the…
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Organic Pineapple Orange Vodka Refreshers
This post is sponsored by Prairie Organic Spirits, but all opinions are my own. 21+ Drink Responsibly.
As soon as the first summertime day arrives, my head is instantly filled with daydreams of sitting out on my patio with friends, sipping on cheery, tropical-vibed cocktails. I envision something tangy and subtly sweet, made with only the highest quality organic ingredients. These summertime daydreams and my friends are what inspired me to come up with this incredibly delicious, super refreshing, organic pineapple orange vodka refresher that is guaranteed to bring sunshine to the forecast no matter the time of year. They’re easy to make, will wow the guests at your next gathering, and feature my absolute favorite vodka from Prairie Organic Spirits. Scroll down for the recipe!
Organic Pineapple Orange Vodka Refreshers
Servings: 1
1.5 fluid ounces Prairie Organic Vodka
2 fluid ounces organic pineapple juice (chilled)
3 fluid ounces organic orange juice (chilled)
splash of soda
ice cubes
pineapple slice (for garnish)
orange slice (for garnish)
fresh mint sprig (for garnish)
Fill a glass about half full of ice cubes. Pour in Prairie Organic Vodka, organic pineapple juice, organic orange juice, and stir. Top with a splash or two of soda. Garnish with a pineapple slice, an orange slice, and a sprig of fresh mint. Enjoy! Make sure to take advantage and earn cash back through this awesome Ibotta offer –> http://bit.ly/2XCPAsO and get yourself some Prairie Organic Vodka right now while supplies last. (Trust me; you will love it.)
The key to making this sunshine-filled cocktail is the quality organic ingredients – especially the Prairie Organic Vodka. As a Chicagoan, I’m big on supporting Midwest brands, and when a friend told me that Prairie Organic Spirits are not only organic but made in Minnesota, I had to give them a try. Upon first sip of Prairie Organic Vodka, I could sense the true craftsmanship that goes into making their spirits. The taste is distinct, smooth, and rich, and perfect in cocktails or just over ice with a splash of soda. Also, it’s gluten free! And because it is important to me to support organic farming whenever possible, the fact that Prairie Organic Spirits are made from organic corn grown on family farms is a huge motivator in me choosing them above all else. Prairie Organic Spirits are USDA Certified and are the #1 Organic Spirit.
And if I didn’t already love this brand enough, Prairie Organic Spirits gives 1% back to help more farmers go organic! That’s pretty great.
If you make these delectable organic pineapple orange vodka refreshers, be sure to let me know what you think! And if you have any other organic cocktail recipes you love, please send them over to me. I’m also a big fan of their tasty Prairie Organic Gin and Prairie Organic Cucumber Flavored Vodka (so delicious with soda and a squeeze of fresh lemon.) Happy organic sipping!
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Shop Dog
Check out the newest employee at Redbud Hardware in Buchanan, Michigan. So cute! Until next time, Good day, and good dog!
Helping Both Ends of the Leash
Shout out to Paws of War, an organization dedicated to training and placing shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to our U.S. military veterans that suffer from the emotional effects of war. In turn, each veteran can experience the therapeutic and unconditional love only a companion animal can bring. Their programs include: War Torn … Continue reading Helping Both Ends of the Leash
Shelter Sunday: South Bend’s San-Mar Kennel Fails Inspection
San-Mar Kennels in South Bend has been ordered to move its animals due to a failed inspection. However, the kennel is appealing the decision, so the fate of these animals is still up in the air. Either way, these dogs deserve better. #AdoptDontShop We’ll be watching to see how this one turns out. Until next … Continue reading Shelter Sunday: South Bend’s San-Mar Kennel Fails Inspection
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Watermelon and Feta Guacamole
I initially shared this recipe here a couple of years ago, but it has become such a summertime staple in our house, and I’ve made some subtle changes to it along the way, so I decided to share this updated version. This guac is simple to make and incredibly refreshing. It’s become one of my go-tos for both everyday snacking and to serve at summer gatherings.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
3 large, ripe avocados
1 cup watermelon, cut into cubes
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
6-8 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
1/2 lime
salt
pepper
Cut avocados in half, remove pits and skin, and swash with a fork or masher in a medium size bowl to desired consistency. Cut and cube watermelon. Slice the basil into strips. Combine the cubed watermelon, about 3/4 of the basil strips, and the crumbled feta with the mashed avocado. Squeeze half a lime over the top, add a little salt and pepper, top with the remaining basil, and serve!
If you try this, let me know what you think! Do you have a favorite guac recipe for summer?
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Dancin’ Days (And Yep, We’re Still Here!)
Guys, I had no intention of going silent here for most of last week, but between a heavy workload for my social media accounts, Father’s Day weekend (love you with all of my heart Robbie!), and DANCE RECITAL WEEK (it has to be said in all caps because it’s just that loud), the poor blog got left behind. Unlike many bloggers these days, I will never give up the OG Bubby and Bean blog for our Instagram account, so even if posting isn’t everyday here like it used to be, I am still here, behind this computer screen, creating content. In fact, there is a whole lots of great stuff scheduled for the rest of the month.
For now, I’ll leave you with these photos of my tiny dancer, who performed in three dances last week. (Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.) She loves school and all of her activities but dancing has this girl’s heart. I love seeing her so happy. And watching her dance is one of the best feelings in the world.
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Most dogs have an extra muscle that controls their eye expressions that wolves lack
Dog domestication needs to be understood as a coevolution between our species and this form of gray wolf. Today, an amazing finding was released in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that most domestic dogs have a muscle on the inner part of their eyebrows that allows them to make intense expressions that humans can easily read or anthropomorphize.
This muscle, called the levator anguli oculi medialis, was present in 5 out 6 dogs that were examined. The only dog that didn’t have this muscle was a Siberian husky, which is considered a primitive dog in most dog classification schemes.
This ability to make such intense expressions that we regard as cute or “puppy dog” faces would have selective advantages in ancestral dog populations. Looking cute could elicit nurturing behavior from humans, who would make sure the dog got better food, and dogs with this muscle would have had a greater chance of survival and passing on their genes than dogs that were lacking it.
So, dogs have indeed co-evolved with humans. They have evolved several cognitive short-cuts that allow them to communicate and learn from us, and they also have evolved ways of manipulating us to benefit themselves.
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