The new format worked so well I think I’ll stick with it again this week. Ready? Here we go…let’s see what Aimee and I wrote last week:
Monday, October 29
More Viral Animal Emails: Doggone Hysterical
Cartoons aren’t just for the funnies anymore. These days people can share them with everyone in their email address book. I talked about some that friends had shared with me that tickled my funny bone.
Common Saltwater Fish Diseases
Aimee talked about the diseases that saltwater fish are susceptible too, many of which are the same that affect tropical fish. She gave a list of signs and symptoms to watch for.
Tuesday, October 30
Because October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and I focused on that a lot this month, I thought it’d be a good idea to talk about how to name your pet once you get it.
Teach Your Dog How to Lay Down
All Hallows Eve was the perfect time for Aimee to talk about some tricks…as in those you can teach your pet. Like how to lay down for instance.
Throwing a Puppy Shower—Step 1: Invitations
Once you adopt your dog and name it, why not celebrate its arrival into your family? I talked about how to start the party planning preparations by considering who you’ll invite, where you want to host it, and where to find puppy shower-specific invites.
Lally the Mighty Turkey Hunter
Aimee recounted a funny tale of part of a snack left on a bookcase vanishing when she took a trip to the restroom. The culprit? Lally. She gave some good tips for the rest of us to keep in mind when leaving food unattended with animals around.
Wednesday, October 31
Throwing a Puppy Shower—Step 2: Food
I suggested types of food to serve at your puppy shower for both human and canine guests.
Throwing a Puppy Shower—Step 3: Games
What makes parties more fun than games? But at a puppy shower you have two factions to think about when it comes to game planning –the pups and their people.
Everyone gets into the Halloween act around my house, including Murphy, Kitty and Tabby.
Thursday, November 1
Throwing a Puppy Shower—Step 4: Prizes and Favors
If you’re going to play games at your puppy shower, you’ll want to award prizes. I suggested possible prize options for both people and pet participants. However, if you want to ensure everyone’s a winner, give them favors. A variety of which I also suggested.
Aimee told how you can raise your own fish food at home, no trips to the pet store needed. She told what types of live bait you can cultivate and what the benefits of feeding them to your fish are.
Aimee explained how to make your own fish food, ingredients you’ll need, and even offered a recipe.
Sunday, November 4
For adventurous types or those who want to save a few dimes, Aimee explains how you can have some fun gathering your own fish food with some simple tools and a little time.