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Fresh, Healthy Dog Food with Real Ingredients | NomNomNow Unboxing Review

by Alicia | Aug 3, 2017 | Dog Recipes, Health Tips

At first, I was nervous to start feeding raw or home cooked food but I’m so glad I took the plunge and just did it years ago. That was before the pet food industry started to change a bit - in a better direction. Now you can buy real food for your dog made from real, whole ingredients. So if you don’t have the time to make your dog’s food, or worry about making a balanced diet with vitamins, then I highly suggest you order from NomNomNow.

Homemade Bone Broth Popsicles for Dogs

by Alicia | Jul 21, 2017 | DIY Projects, Dog Recipes

I love making my dogs homemade bone broth because it is so incredibly healthy for them and they love it. They would probably like to drink it with every meal. The nutrients and enzymes from homemade bone broth are so healthy and you just don't get the same amount of...

The Diet that Saved My Dog’s Life

by Alicia | Jun 5, 2017 | Dog Recipes, Health Tips

This homemade dog food literally saved Mylah's life. I know that sounds extreme but a dog's diet, like a human's, is what sets someone up for living a healthy or unhealthy life. Mylah wasn't unhealthy, but she was sick. If you don't know all about Mylah and her...

Carrot ‘Cake’ Dog Treats

by Alicia | Apr 4, 2017 | Dog Recipes

We're being teased with the prospect of spring in Chicago, and now that it's April, Easter is around the corner! These are the perfect, festive treats to celebrate Easter with your little bunnies (which in my case are dogs)! 🙂 [recipe] Xox, Alicia...

Shamrock Dog Treats

by Alicia | Mar 13, 2017 | Dog Recipes

Spoil your pups on St. Patrick's Day with these shamrock-shaped dog treats! Don't worry, you don't even need a shamrock cookie cutter - I got you covered. Head over to my printables library and use my shamrock outline to make your shamrock cookies. The printable is...

Fresh Breath Treats

by Alicia | Feb 24, 2017 | Dog Recipes, Health Tips

February is National Pet Dental Health month so I decided to share these easy dog fresh breath treats! They're super healthy to add to your dogs daily breakfast or dinner. Coconut oil and parsley are the two main ingredients and both are fantastic aids in fighting bad...

Pupizza! Homemade Pizza Treats for Your Dog

by Alicia | Feb 2, 2017 | Dog Recipes

Yes, an all-natural, organic pizza you can make for your dog! It's also paleo friendly and humans can eat it too. I got the idea from my husband actually. We celebrated his birthday and he loves pizza and wanted the dogs to be able to join in the party. This is also...

Spinach, Apple & Carrot Homemade Dog Treats

by Alicia | Jan 20, 2017 | Dog Recipes

I love making grain free dog treats that have added healthy ingredients in them like spinach, carrots and apples! These homemade dog treats are very easy to make and completely grain and gluten free. Enjoy and let me know how your dog likes them! [recipe] Xox, Alicia...

Fresh Pumpkin Squash + Oat Treats

by Alicia | Oct 13, 2016 | Dog Recipes

We are in the fall mood around here and of course, I want to share that with my kiddos! I decided to make homemade gluten free treats from fresh pumpkin, butternut squash and oats. We all know that pumpkin is good for our pups, especially their...

Izzy’s 8th Birthday + Ice Cream Pupcake Recipe

by Alicia | Aug 18, 2016 | Dog Recipes, Life With Dogs

My Izzy girl turned eight-years-old last weekend! Of course we had to celebrate! Izzy's favorite things in life are food and adventure, so we were supposed to go on an adventure to the lake but Mylah has been under the weather. Instead, we decided to celebrate with a...

DIY BBQ for Dogs

by Alicia | Jul 19, 2016 | DIY Projects, Dog Recipes

I hate leaving my kiddos out of the fun summer activities we do like backyard barbecuing. Sure, they roam around the backyard while we grill for ourselves and friends but it's always more fun when they can be 100% part of our activities. So we made...

DIY Duck & Sweet Potato Popsicles

by Alicia | Jun 11, 2016 | Dog Recipes

I thought I'd try a fun video to show this DIY tutorial! This is a super easy and fun snack for the dogs, especially when it is hot out. It's been nearing 90 degrees here in Chicago so my dogs will take any opportunity to cool down, and for treats, obviously!...

Easy, No Bake & Tummy Friendly Treats!

by Alicia | Apr 26, 2016 | Dog Recipes

These are quite possibly the easiest treats I've ever made for my pups, and they're super healthy! I was inspired to create them because I wanted to make a nutritious, tasty treat to aid an upset stomach. Hudson can get very anxious with a lot of commotion in the...

Why I Feed My Kids a Raw Diet

by Alicia | Apr 20, 2016 | Dog Recipes, Health Tips

I've fed my dogs a variety of different commercial kibble in the past, from puppy chow as puppies to a short stint with vegetarian kibble (and yes, I'm embarrassed to admit that). Personally, I don't eat meat and haven't since I was in 8th grade. I hate the...

Why Peanut Butter is Bad for Your Dog

by Alicia | Mar 8, 2016 | Dog Recipes, Health Tips

Filling a toy with peanut butter and giving it to your dog can keep them busy for awhile, but it really isn't great for them and could even be deadly. When there are so many healthy alternatives to fill in a toy, why keep feeding your dog something he or she would...

Turkey Pumpkin Treats & Omega 3’s

by Alicia | Jan 11, 2016 | Dog Recipes, Health Tips

We all want to start the new year on the right foot (or paw), and healthy eating is a typical new year's goal. So, it's only fair to consider a healthy eating goal for your canine kids too, which should include healthy supplements. There are so many benefits to...

Lamb Bone Broth Soup

by Alicia | Oct 13, 2015 | Dog Recipes

My dogs love this soup more than their normal food I think! I make it for them regularly because it is a good immune booster and a fun snack. You can freeze the soup in ice trays or serve it as soup (cold is fine). This recipe feeds three dogs (total of 165lbs) for...

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