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Sites You Might Not Normally Think to Visit for Pet Info: The Weather Channel

When I was gathering sites together for places that let you post pet photos, one I stumbled across was not one that would have first come to mind: The Weather Channel/Weather.com. Under their Around the Home tab they have a Pets section. What a neat resource! In addition to sharing your cute pet pics, you can find a lot of helpful info. Starting with the main feature, their Personal Pet Cast. You select what kind of pet you have (dog or cat), their size, hair length, and age, then you type in your zip code, your pet’s name, and hit … Continue reading →

“Buzz Off”–A New Way to Ward Off Bugs

It’s the hottest trend in outdoor gear. No, not the “Throw-and-Go” Pup Tent or gourmet MRE’s (Meals Ready To Eat). I’m talking about bug-repellent clothes… and you don’t have to be an avid hiker, fly-fisherman, or bird watcher to appreciate them. We all know that mosquitoes can turn a lovely evening stroll into a running disaster… or, a summer barbeque into a bug buffet. To avoid this from happening many of us douse our children (and ourselves) with insect repellent. But, could the familiar spray soon be a thing of the past? A company that specializes in outdoor apparel seems … Continue reading →

The Top 10 Reasons I Hate Exercising In the Summer

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Wee, welcome back to the top ten lists and in honor of our Friday fitness funnies, I wanted to prepare for both the Summer Solstice on the 21st and Father’s Day on the 18th and the fact that we’re closing in on 100 degree mark on the thermometer. Gee it gets hot in Texas in the summer time – go figure! Anyway, without further ado – welcome to Friday, the 9th of June and my top 10 reasons why I hate exercising in the summer! 10. It’s hot. That is a really succinct way of summing it up. Outdoor activities … Continue reading →