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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.

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• How would you personalize your pets custom pet tag?

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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!

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I know this is the time of the year when families (and bloggers in particular) pontificate about love and joy and friendship and yadda yadda yadda, but I’m just happy to be off work for four days straight.

I love Christmas – I love the decorations and the food and the television specials. But besides that, it’s just like any other time in our family – with a tiny bit more tinsel than usual.

Yes – we’re that much fun. All. Year. Long.

We don’t make a big deal about the holidays. We don’t have a big family that sits down to a formal Christmas dinner. There’s no aunts and uncles and cousins that come out of the woodwork only once a year. We see the family we want to see and talk to the friends we want to talk to on a regular basis.

Hell – half our family ditched us this Christmas and didn’t even say goodbye and both my dad and husband are working overtime on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The holidays are that important around here.

So, while you’re talking about love and joy and friendship, remember that there’s 11 other months every year that could use a little holiday spirit.

And sugar cookies.

Happy Holidays. All 12 months of the year.

Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year – apple cider, layering clothes, lower utility bill – so I thought I’d share three of my all time favorite autumn photos for this week’s You Capture.

I also just signed up for Picnik and am getting the hang of some of their features – I’m obviously a big fan of saturation and rounded corners. I’m of the school of thought that if a photo is going to be edited/altered/enhanced, it should be done very obviously.

What’s old is new again, right? Enjoy!

Me and my sister – 2007

My husband (before he was my husband) and dog – downtown Indianapolis- 2006

My dog – 2006

Yesterday was Ollie’s 3rd birthday – and as you can see, he had a wild and crazy time!

To celebrate, I took Ollie for a long walk, gave him a bath, and wrestled him into his birthday hat by feeding him cheese until he was so full he couldn’t move.

Make sure to visit his blog, Hot Dog in the City!

I don’t think we’ve ventured into crazy-dog-owner territory yet, but we definitely spoil our dachshund, Ollie. He eats organic treats, has a small wardrobe of hooded sweatshirts, and sleeps in our bed every night. His basic needs are met ten times over where there are animals suffering every day.

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