•Charming Trends in Jewelry
Charming Trends in Jewelry
by: Carolyn Schweitzer
Fashions that owners and their dogs can share.
The wearing of charms dates back to 400 or 500 BC, when they were believed to hold special powers -- particularly the power of protection. By the 1890's charms had evolved into a fashion statement and a popular keepsake. Now, as then, charms are often given by mothers to their daughters as gifts or family heirlooms. Many women start collecting them as pre-teens and continue adding to the...
•Chocolate and Your Dogs Health--What you should Know
Chocolate and Your Dogs Health--What you should Know by Carolyn SchweitzerWho can resist Chocolates for Valentine's Day? Your dogs health depends on it! (resisting, that is). We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won't quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she'll down the whole box of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine's Day, you're actually being kind to your best buddy if you eat all the chocolates yourself!**Why is chocolate harmful to a dogs...
•Overcoming the most Frustrating Situation on eBay
Overcoming the most Frustrating Situation on eBay
by: Carolyn Schweitzer
It's happened to the best of us.
You've been watching the auction all week, and finally you're about to claim your prize--a rare bronze statue from the Shang Dy dynasty. Or something just as tantalizing. You log on a few minutes before the auction closes, and confirm that you're still the top bidder -- no one has challenged you in several days. You're already picturing "your" statue prominently displayed on the...
•Stuffed Toys that are Suitable and Safe.
Stuffed Toys that are Suitable and Safe. by Carolyn SchweitzerAdorable stuffed dogs are a favorite gift for dog lovers. Learn what to look for and what to Avoid.Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs appeared, I would guess that it was soon after dogs were domesticated. We do know that as long as there have been children, there have been dolls, rattles, miniature weapons, and hand-made animals. Anthropologists have found evidence of toys dating back to the earliest records of...
•The Gifts We Give Our Dogs
The Gifts We Give Our Dogs
by: Carolyn Schweitzer
Whoever coined the phrase, "It's a Dog's Life" wasn't familiar with 21st century dogs. Time was when the average canine slept outside, ate whatever scraps of food were tossed his way, and if he was lucky, was thrown the occasional bone. He was even expected to earn his keep!
Times have changed. As the world has grown more affluent, so have our pets. We're obsessed with keeping our canine companions happy, healthy, and properly accessorized....
•The Trickiest Gift on Your Shopping List
The Trickiest Gift on Your Shopping List
by: Carolyn Schweitzer
Thinking of Giving Clothes as a Gift? There's one Recipient on your Gift List Who's Sure to be Thrilled.
When it comes to the art of giving, a gift of clothes is fraught with peril. We've all had encounters from the receiving end. We all have stories to tell. If you don't, you will, just give it time.
Mine started early. My grandmother, having survived the Depression, knew how to stretch a dollar. Buying clothes for her...
•Why "Doggie Breath" is nothing to joke about.
Why "Doggie Breath" is nothing to joke about. by Carolyn Schweitzer Your dogs health is important to you. You show him how important by keeping him well fed and groomed, making sure he gets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safe toys for his entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality of his food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are always lots of delicious treats in the cupboard.But if he has bad breath, you could be overlooking a serious problem with your...
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