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Three Steps to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Kitty

Three Steps to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Kitty by: Nancy E. Wigal The annual holidays can be a very stressful time for your cat. This is the time of the year when that strange tree goes up, bright trinkets are hung (but all your cat hears i...

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Here’s a Way To Make Your Dog Love Its Dog Crate!

Here’s a Way To Make Your Dog Love Its Dog Crate! by: Mike Yeager A dog crate is a necessity for your dog, through his puppy days and for his whole life. Your dog’s ancestor, the wolf, had a den to call home, a place of safety. The dog crate...

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Grandpa's Knife

Grandpa's Knife by: Gary E. Anderson From the book Spider’s Big Catch Gary Anderson www.abciowa.com Sometimes, when I’m stressed or feel the need to refocus, I find myself thinking about my grandpa’s knife. There are people in the wor...

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Are Wedding Decorations waiting in Your future?

Are Wedding Decorations waiting in Your future? by: Mike YeagerIf there are wedding bells in your future, then surely there are wedding decorations as well. Or, maybe you are looking for Easter decorations, baby shower decorations, or even prom ...

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Mindfulness and Marriage Moving Along

Marriage has to be the greatest opportunity for mindfulness on the planet. I used to think that parenting took top honors, but really, a good marriage lasts a lot longer than a good childhood. After all, the kids do move out eventually, but the spous...

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HOW TO NEGOTIATE A BETTER LEASE

Is it possible to negotiate better terms on your lease? It could be worth a try. What do you have to lose? Here are a few tactics to try:Ask the landlord how many vacant units are in the building.Bring a competitors ad with you when you view the apar...

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13 ways to save your furniture from cat scratching

The cats are great pets. They love to play, they love to cuddle when you are watching TV or sleeping, and they purr for no reason other than being near you. But they also love to scratch. Unfortunately, the things they love to scratch are often the l...

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A Night of Friendly Fright

Halloween - an opportunity for family and friends to get together and have some fun - There are some inexpensive but fun ways to enjoy the spookiest night of the year, no matter the age. Whether young or old, have fun, make memories, and enjoy food a...

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How To Help Your Dog With Food Allergies

Because every dog is unique, it's sometimes very difficult to determine what causes food-related allergies and what doesn't. Common pet food culprits include wheat, corn and soy. Various proteins also create their share of problems in certa...

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Treat Your Dog\'s Arthritis Naturally

Rimadyl the Wonder Drug - Or Is It? If Your Dog Suffers From Arthritis, Consider The Natural Alternative...Rimadyl has been replaced by Glucosamine as the arthritis treatment of choice for many dog owners. After only 3 years on the market, Pfizers ag...

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