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Paw and Skin Care for Your Dog during the Harsh Weather

Dogs that spend very much time in the bitter cold during winter months need special treatment. Their paws and skin may become dry and cracked which makes for very sore doggie feet. Here are some ideas of what you can do for paw and skin care for your dog during the harsh weather.

No one really thinks much about outdoor dogs developing frostbite or having adverse effects from the cold temperatures, especially since they develop thicker fur. The truth is, however, animals can be affected in the same way as people. The only difference is that people can take care of themselves whereas animals have to depend on their owners.

Be sure your four-legged friend has proper outdoor housing. You want them to be able to get out of inclement weather, especially if temperatures drop drastically before you get home and can let them in the house. Provide old blankets or bedding to help them maintain body warmth.

You may not realise that what you do to keep your driveway de-iced can affect your dog. Their footpads can become dry and irritated from the use of salt, magnesium or calcium chloride. Not only are these methods for de-icing harsh, they can also make your dog sick when they lick their feet. Try to find a non-toxic de-icer if you must use one. Otherwise you might want to try dog booties if your dog will leave them on, or wipe their paws with a moist towel and allow to thoroughly dry before they go back outdoors.

Take care to groom and inspect your dog regularly. Matted and tangled fur can cause your dog to lose much-needed heat. It also won

Tortellini with Sundried Tomatoes and Bacon

Serves 4-6

Instructions:
2 packages of fresh cheese tortellini
1 tbsp olive oil
4 bacon, chopped
4 spring onions, thinly sliced

Nourishing Winter Warming Breakfasts

People on the run often choose a cold breakfast or no breakfast at all because it

Things Not to Say to Your Kids

It would be nice if parents and children were perfect. There would never be an occasion for parents to get frustrated with their children because their children would never misbehave.

Unfortunately, parents and children are human and they aren

Smart Ways of Teaching Your Kids Personal Responsibilities

Parents want their children to grow up to be responsible adults. Teaching them to be responsible is something else entirely. The following are smart ways of teaching your kids personal responsibilities.

Perhaps you

Sweet Potato and Parsnip Mash

Serves 2-3 as side dish

Ingredients:
1 medium parsnip, peeled and sliced
1 small to medium sweet potato, peeled and diced

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Sure-Fire Tips to Make Your Morning Routine Run Smoother

Moms all over the world often spend the morning frustrated because their children run behind. They know there has to be a better way. Using these sure-fire tips to make your morning routine run smoother, your day can start on a positive note rather than a sour one.

Your day will run much smoother if you do as much as you can the night before. It will reduce the amount of time everyone takes to get ready and there will be much less stress. Here are a few things you can do the night before to help you be better prepared to have a great morning:

* Shower or bathe

Seafood Spaghetti

Serves about 4

Ingredients:
Enough spaghetti for 4 people
1 large carrot, cut into thin strips
17.5 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
17.5 oz scallops
5 oz snow peas
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, shopped
2 tsp lemon rind, grated
1/3 cup lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat some oil in a wok (or skillet). Stir-fry shrimp, snow peas, garlic and scallops until tender. Add basil, chives, lemon rind and lemon juice and combine well. Add mixture to the hot pasta and toss well. Season with black pepper and a dash of salt and serve hot.

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With the New Year right around the corner, many people begin taking stock of their life and thinking about the things they

Secrets of an Organized Mom

Stressed out mothers and many others want to know the secrets of being an organized mom. They may wonder if being organized as a mother with children at home is even possible. Rest assured, moms – it is possible to have an organized home and a life which runs smoothly

New Year

If you plan on having family or friends over to ring in the New Year, you may be wondering how you

Scrumptious Cheesy Potatoes

Serves 4-6 as a side dish

Ingredients:
5 potatoes, peeled and diced
1

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Hot Apple Cider with a Twist

Ingredients:
2 quarts sweet apple cider
1 can frozen cranberry cocktail concentrate, thawed
2 cups frozen raspberries
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half

Instructions:
Place the sweet apple cider, cranberry cocktail concentrate and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and quickly bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the raspberries and serve immediately.

Delicious after a day out playing in the snow.

How to Manage Children with Food Allergies

Children who have food allergies may not understand why they can

New Year Resolution: Learn to Live Within Your Means

How many times have you made the New Year

Working Mother Advice

Working mothers have to do double duty. They work a 9-to-5 job (or some other shift); then they get home and have to take care of duties there. For many working moms this means taxiing their children around hither and yon. If you feel like you

Alternative Ways to Celebrate New Year

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Homemade Quick Chicken Soup

Serves 2

Ingredients:
1 boneless chicken breast half, cooked and cubed
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 zucchini, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
Fresh herbs as garnish such as parsley, basil

Instructions:
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the diced chicken and remaining ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs.

Serve hot with crusty bread for a quick and nutritious lunch.

Why Sharing Meals Is So Important

You may think that the biggest benefit of eating together as a family is to ensure everyone has food in their stomachs. However, sharing meals does more than feed each person physically; it also feeds them emotionally and draws them together. Keep reading to find out why sharing meals is so important.

Family meals allow conversations to take place. Simply being together chatting about the day can be enough to help you stay connected. No matter which meals you eat together, you

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