February 23rd is National Dog Biscuit Day! #MilkBone

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was given product for review purposes.**

Why I Choose Premium Whole Grain Biscuits For Kevin!! 

With National Dog Biscuit Day coming up on February 23rd, I was so happy to find the Farmer's Medley line from Milk-Bone. I think about the food and quality ingredients I eat to fuel my life—and do the same for my dog. Whether it's for training or treating, dog biscuits are part of our every day. 

That's why I recently partnered with Milk-Bone to try out their new Farmer's Medley dog treats. They are full of great ingredients! Below are some of the questions I think about before I buy treats for my dog.

WILL MY DOG LIKE THEM?

My family and I take steps to snack smart throughout the day and I didn't want to leave Fido out. So I went on the hunt for a dog treat with the best ingredients, such as real meat and vegetables that would support my dog's eating habits. Milk-Bone Farmer's Medley dog biscuits are a great choice—and our dog loves them too!

DOES THIS TREAT HAVE QUALITY INGREDIENTS?

Milk-Bone's Farmer's Medley treats contain simple ingredients, so I can rest assured that we are giving the best product to our dog. The treats are made with real US-sourced beef, chicken, turkey, or lamb and vegetables. And I am excited about the grain-free options (though Fido loves the whole-grain treats too)! I feel good about feeding these biscuits to my dog everyday.

DOES IT FIT MY BUDGET?

Many quality dog treats can be pricey and can have you guessing if your choice was worth the big bucks.  Milk-Bone Farmer's Medley dog treats provide the same quality ingredients found in premium dog biscuits, but at an affordable price. So you don't have to worry about breaking the bank by spending a lot on premium treat options for your dog.

If you haven't tried Milk-Bone's Farmer's Medley dog biscuits yet, National Dog Biscuit Day (February 23) is the perfect day to do so. I would love to hear your own reason for choosing treats for your dog in the comments below.

You can learn more about Milk-Bone Farmer's Medley dog treats here (and where you can find them near you!!)

This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

My Dog: The Paw-fect Valentine’s Day Companion!

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was given product for review purposes.**

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day by surprising your four-legged best friend with extra special treats, because your favorite pup deserves a delicious gift today and every day!!  I know Kevin greatly enjoys his treats!!

So in the spirit of sharing the love with your pup on Valentine’s Day, here are three special ways to treat Fido:

1.  Valentine’s Day Is All About Indulgence!

Pup-Peroni is the paw-fect mouthwatering meaty treat that your dog will love. And on this indulgent holiday, make sure your dog gets this extra special treat! But delicious snacks shouldn’t just be given on special occasions. Stock up on Pup-Peroni Original Beef Flavor dog snacks for your four-legged friend, and no matter what day it is, your pup will know they come straight from your heart.

2.  Fun-Themed Ideas for Pup-Peroni Treats

With Pup-Peroni, you can create Valentine’s Day-themed treats to help celebrate the holiday. Pup-Peroni sticks can be twisted into hearts and broken into shapes that say “I love you.” Use these yummy treats to create your own doggie conversation hearts and Valentine’s Day messages that perfectly show the bond you share with your pup.

3.  Special Occasions Call for REAL MEAT!

On this holiday you might treat yourself to chocolate. Don’t forget to give Fido the one snack he craves the most – the superior taste of the real meat in Pup-Peroni Original Beef Flavor dog snacks – YUM! This is sure to show your dog how much you care about him this Valentine’s Day!

No matter how you celebrate Valentine’s Day, make sure to show your dog how much you love him, too!

Want to see how your dog really wants to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Check out this cute video: 

You can learn more about Pup-Peroni Original Beef Flavor dog snacks here!!

How are you and your furry friend celebrating Valentine’s Day? Tell me in the comments below! 

This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

@Pupperoni Has Our Pup Saying 'Woof Yeah' This International Bacon Day! #baconpup #woofyeah

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was given product for review purposes.**

Bacon: Man's Best Friend's, Best Friend

Is there any better feeling than sharing a moment of pure happiness with your pooch? Literally nothing makes me happier than seeing our dog's tail wagging when he gets a taste of his favorite treats - I feel like I'm just as excited as he is! So when I saw that International Bacon Day was coming up on the calendar, I wanted to find a way to celebrate one of my favorite foods (who doesn't love bacon, am I right??) with my favorite four-legged friend. 

We picked up Pup-peroni's new Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavors treats and brought them home for a taste test with our pooch. These treats are no joke - they're made with delicious angus steak and pack a bacon-y punch that our dog absolutely loves. Plus the soft, chewy texture gets his tail wagging - I can tell he's really loving these treats. I think I enjoy giving him these Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavors treats as much as he loves eating them!

No matter how you celebrated 'International Bacon Day', your pooch will be saying "woof yeah" to the tasty flavor of Pup-Peroni Filet Mignon & Bacon treats!

You can learn more about Pup-Peroni Filet Mignon & Bacon flavored dog snacks through the link below:

 http://bit.ly/Pup-PeroniBacon-sarahsblogoffun

This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Three Back-to-School Morning Routine Tips For the Whole Family #MilkBone #BackToSchool

Kevin is not just a dog to us.  He is our baby, our best friend, our favorite brown companion!!  We have had him with us for about a year and a half now.  I think he likes it here!!  We have a specific routine now that the boys are back in school.  Kevin is pretty good about remembering, all though I know he would rather sleep in!!

It takes a little extra oomph in the morning to get Kevin out of bed.  He usually climbs out of his, and runs to one of his brothers beds!!

Dogs and their human companions have something very important in common: both are creatures of habit. 

With school back in session—it's the perfect time to make sure the whole family gets off on the right paw with the right habits at the start of the day. (And it's so much more fun when the whole family is involved!) 

1. Get active with your four-legged trainer in the morning.

40% of doggy mommies and daddies do healthy things with their pups at the same time that they do healthy things for their families. By adding doggy exercise to the rest of your family's morning routine, your dog can actually begin to encourage the rest of your family to stay active! 

2. Involve your kids in caring for Fido (and for themselves).

Dogs, just like young kids, need role models. 57% of dog parents who also have human children involve their kids in caring for their pet—instilling responsibility and good daily habits like brushing their teeth and taking their vitamins. 

3. Make sure your dog consistently receives the nutrients necessary to live a long and happy life.

1 in 3 pet parents are confused about what's needed for proper pet nutrition, meaning many pup parents are unaware that their dogs' diets may be lacking in essential nutrients.  Milk-Bone Good Morning Daily Vitamin Treats were created specifically to promote your dog's well-being and longevity. So when you're giving your kids their daily vitamins, remember that your pup needs their nutrient-packed treats too.  Your dog adds so much to the family—make sure to take care of him/her for the long-term!

Learn more about Milk-Bone's Good Morning Daily Vitamins on their site:

http://bit.ly/GoodMorningDailyVitaminTreats-SarahBlogFun

What are your family's favorite morning routines? Tell us how you and your pooch get ready to take on the day in the comments section below!

This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

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This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

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This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Old Mother Hubbard's 90th Birthday Celebration!! #90YearsInTheBaking

Old Mother Hubbard’s classic recipe was originally developed as a wholesome snack for fisherman while out at sea. One day, a sailor threw a biscuit to his dog who happily gobbled it up. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Old Mother Hubbard continues to build on this tradition by baking a wide variety of naturally delicious snacks for dogs and to celebrate its 90th anniversary, we’re hosting a day for the dogs!

We would love for you and your dog to join us for the festivities:

·         Where: Gloucester Dog Park at Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

·         When: Saturday, June 18 from 10am – 2pm,

·         What: Costume contest with pets dressing up as famed Boston-area legends, from Paul Revere to Larry Bird; pups and reps from the Cape Ann Animal Shelter; doggy ice cream trucks and biscuit bars.

This sounds like so much fun!!  I hope a lot of you can go.  Please let me know if you can!! 


This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Halloween Hounds: Milk-Bone Study Shows Dogs Are Ultimate Trick-or-Treaters And A ~~Giveaway~~

I am a huge Halloween fan.  Right now because the kids are still young enough, I can get away with us all wearing themed costumes.  Last year I was Alice, my Husband was a Card, and my kids were Dweedle Dee and Dweedle Dum!!  I can't wait to show you our costumes for this year, but they have to stay a secret just a little longer!!

This is our first Halloween with Kevin.  We of course bought him a costume to go along with our theme!!  I bought him another costume the other day to see how well he would handle being dressed up.  He was not as easy to keep clothed as Sammy was!!  Here is Kevin in the costume.  It's hard to tell, but he is wiggling constantly and eating the costume!!

Sammy was usually much better with keeping her clothes on!!  It must be a girl thing!!  This was our theme back in 2012.



Do you have pets that you dress up for Halloween??  I have seen not only dogs, but cats, bunnies, and even a lizard get dressed up before!!

Milk Bone has come up with a great list of Halloween stats about how pet parents and their furry friends celebrate the holiday.  Can you relate??  

Although Halloween has usually been considered a children's holiday, these days increasing numbers of "furry kids" are getting in on the fun.

Big Heart Pet Brands (the makers of Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo's Kitchen) conducted an original survey of 3,000 dog parents nationwide to find the top 25 states that most like to include their pups, the nation's most popular "Doggy Halloween Tricks," and each breed's favorite special treats -- right in time for the spooky-fun holiday.

Fun Halloween Stats:

*** PET PARENTS LOVE TO INCLUDE THEIR DOGS ON HALLOWEEN ***

44% of NY pet parents have dressed their dog in costume versus 28% of California pet parents

38% of NY pet parents have greeted trick-or-treaters with their dog while 18% of pet parents in California have

18% of Texas pet parents have given their dog extra treats for Halloween and 16% have taken their dog trick-or-treating.

*** DIFFERENT TREATS FOR DIFFERENT BREEDS ***

Big dogs like Dobermans and Great Danes prefer "real meat treats", while most small ones (Pomeranians and Pugs) choose "soft and chewy" snacks - like Pup-Peroni

Soft and chewy treats are also the all-time favorites of terriers (58%), and toy dogs (59%)

Biscuits and crunchy treats (like Milk-Bone) are the clear favorites of hounds (53%), herding dogs (56%), and sporting dogs (57%)

*** MILO KITCHEN'S HALLOWEEN "DOGGY TRICKS TOP 10 RANKING" ***

Because dogs are the ultimate tricksters, Milo's Kitchen brand dog treats wanted to uncover, for the first time, which tricks dogs are best able to perform. The nation's most popular doggy tricks are:

#1: Sit (77% of dogs can do this on command)
#2: Shake paws (58%)
#3: Lay down (57%)
#4: Stay (50%)
#5: Give a kiss (44%)
#6: Beg (31%)
#7: Roll over (27%)
#8: Speak or bark (26%)
#9: Spin (14%)
#10: Play dead (10%)

For wacky DIY doggie costumes, ideas on how to treat your pet, or for downloadable decorations to show your neighbors you're celebrating with your pup, please visit this special Howl-o-ween website, from Big Heart Pet brands' Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo's Kitchen:
http://treatingforall.com/

For a chance to see your dog's Halloween photo in the Milk-Bone Halloween website and social channels, tag it on FB, Instagram or Twitter with #TreatsForAll.

How can pet parents show they are celebrate Halloween with their pup? Download special pup decorations to show your neighbors you're celebrating with your dog at treatingforall.com

Make sure you follow Milk Bone on Twitter @milkbone

For a chance to see your dog's Halloween photo in the Milk-Bone website, tag it on FB, Instagram or Twitter with #TreatsForAll

Milk Bone would really like to get you and your pets excited for Halloween.  Make sure you take a picture of your baby dressed up in their costume and tag it on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using hashtag #TreatsForAll.  Your baby could be shown on Milk Bones Halloween site!!

How would you like to win your puppy some extra special Halloween treats??  Milk Bone would like to offer one lucky reader this terrific prize pack of fun treats.

Enter using the rafflecopter form below.  If you submit a photo of your pet using hashtag #TreatsForAll and @SarahsBlogOfFun, I will give you 5 extra entries every day!!

Good Luck!!  

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This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.