Salty the mutt shows us what Christmas is really about.

(Fair warning, pet lovers – have tissues handy.)

I don’t know what’s better – a good book on my Kindle, a giant mug of hot cocoa, or the chunky knit throw from Lands’ End and an especially cute wiener dog to keep me warm.

If you’re looking for a last minute gift for anyone on your list, this throw is it. It’s like the most giant, most delightful, hand knit scarf you can imagine, but a blanket – so soft and cozy, made for one, but big enough for two if you’re in the mood for a good cuddle (canine or otherwise). There’s even a matching chunky knit pillow cover if you want to guarantee the perfect siesta.

Unless, of course, there’s a puppy in your house who has deemed the throw fuzzy enough to claim as his own. Then you just need to admit defeat and buy two.

The lovely people at Land’s End gifted me the featured chunky knit throw. Please see my site policy with any questions.

I was in need of a change. Still am.

Instead of having my platinum locks touched up last week, I went brunette. Now I feel like the shade of shit brown my hair is.

I’ve got no spunk. No pizazz. All my super powers were in my hair.

I’m convinced there’s some other blond somewhere having all my fun and I don’t like it one bit.

Different day. Different dog. Different hair color.

At 10:30 this evening, I found my husband hard at work on an arts & crafts project. He stole the straw out of my beloved Sonic and asked for paper, packing tape, and a Sharpie.

Watch out, Martha Stewart.

Tonight, he reached his breaking point and the only way for him to truly express his feelings was with passive aggressive notes.

You see, there is a woman who lives in our apartment complex that lets her yappy little chihuahua out without a leash to crap wherever it pleases. Not once in the six months that we have lived here have we ever seen her stop yakking on her cell phone long enough to clean up after Señor Turd.

After nearly stepping in Señor Turd’s latest contributions to our front lawn, my husband took to the cover of the night in his pajamas to make his disdain clear.

Next time, we set it on fire.

To the girls from the front office that read my blog: Totally joking about setting poo on fire. But if you see hundreds of poop bags tied to a certain someone’s balcony…I didn’t have anything to do with that either.

Congratulations to our winner…Angie!

Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2010-02-08 16:11:17 UTC

You didn’t think I’d leave out our furry friends this Valentine’s Day, did you? These are a few of Ollie’s favorite things (that maybe possibly make us happy, too).

Oh – and sorry to all the cats out there down. I think you’re kind of evil so you’ve largely been left out of the Valentine’s Day love.

Also, don’t miss my picks for gifts For Him, For Her, and For Kids!

1. Hand Stamped Pet Tag from Jean Skipper Originals Etsy Store

2. Sweet Potato & Chicken Dog Treats

3. DIY Dog Duvet & Stuff Sack from Molly Mutt

4. Puppy Love Dog Collar from PB & J’s World Etsy Shop

5. Fleece Dog Ball from Bently’s Bones Etsy Shop

6. Pets Eye view Camera

7. Zack & Zoey Hooded Sweatshirts (perfect for weiner dogs!) from PPE Pet Supplies

8. Stud Muffin Pooch Scents

Ollie’s been stylin’ in his Hand Stamped Pet Tag, which is customized with his blog, and Jean Skipper Originals would like to give away a heart shaped dog tag to one of you! You can customize the tag with your pet’s name, contact information, favorite quote, or anything that’s meaningful to you and your pet.

Main entry – that means you have to complete this entry to win!

• How would you personalize your pets custom pet tag?

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Don’t forget your furry friends this Valentine’s with a custom dog tag from @JeanSkipper and @CorrinRenee http://corrinrenee.com/for-pets/

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The fine print… Entries will be accepted until midnight, Saturday, February 6th. One (1) winner will be chosen at random and announced on Sunday, February 7th. Winner will be contacted by email and/or Twitter and will have 48 hours to respond. Please use your real first name or web moniker and a valid email address when entering. I am not responsible for incorrect contact information. Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor. Good luck!

This is a sponsored giveaway courtesy of Jean Skipper Originals. I received a product sample to craft my review. I received no compensation of any kind from the remaining companies to be featured in this post. Please see my site policy if you have questions.