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Pets and Cold Weather

Cold weather is upon us… for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. On those bitter cold days, your pets may dart outside long enough for a quick potty break and run back inside. Other pets may love the colder weather and refuse to come inside! My parents’ dog Becca is the latter type of dog — she’ll happily sit on the middle of the pool cover once the water below has frozen. But she has a thick, double coat to protect her from the worst of the winter chill. Don’t force your pets outside when the weather is too … Continue reading →

In The Doghouse

If your pup will be spending lots of time outdoors, a doghouse is a good idea! A doghouse gives your dog a chance to get out of the sun or rain and have a quiet, safe resting place. Whether you are building or buying, look for these essential features in a doghouse: Make it waterproof! The primary function of a doghouse is to keep your pup dry. It is his shelter on a rainy day. Wood or plastic are good choices; a metal doghouse can be very cold in the winter! Keep the air flowing. Humidity that gets trapped inside … Continue reading →

How To Have A Healthy Winter

Ready for a crazy winter health statistic? Employers shell out billions of dollars worth of sick pay in the winter months. Billions! If you’d rather see more of that money go into your annual bonus check, it might be worth it to stay healthy this winter. And if your employer isn’t paying for insurance and sick days, it’s saving YOUR money to stay healthy during the winter months. Get a flu shot. It’s not too late! The best time for the vaccine is in October and November, but better late than never. The vaccine is shown to offer up to … Continue reading →

Nine Ways to Avoid a November Exercise Funk

Tick, tick, tick, Halloween is past and November is here. Welcome Jack Frost, Old Man Winter or whatever you want to call it. In most parts of the country, the weather is cooling down and even if it’s pleasant during the day, it’s getting colder and colder at night. It’s getting dark earlier and earlier and even that early morning run is going to feel brutal when the cold air slaps your face and fills your lungs. Your motivation for working out may be dwindling as more severe weather wanders in. Trips to the gym may decline and let’s be … Continue reading →

You Might Not Need to Turn up the Heat Yet

Have you ever walked into someone’s home and felt like you stepped into an oven? It happens a lot with people who get cold easily. It also happens quite often when the weather first begins to change, because we are not used to the chill. However, there are better ways to get warm than cranking up the thermostat. Instead of immediately reaching to turn up the heat, try slipping into a warm sweater or robe. Grab a cozy throw. Colder weather is a great reason to squeeze in some extra snuggling, too. It also makes sense to put something on … Continue reading →

Staying Warm and Dry In Cold Weather

Winter is fast approaching and if you live in a climate like I do it is getting cold. So how can you ensure that your kids and yourself stay warm and dry while outside? Read on for some valuable tips that will keep your warm and cozy no matter the weather. Layering is important. Even though it is cold as you play outside your body will generate its own heat and you will soon feel too warm. So you can simply remove a layer until it is needed again. Avoid wearing cotton clothing right next to your skin. If you … Continue reading →