Giveaway: Dog Training From The Persuaded Pooch
In an effort to prepare my dog, Mabel, for my son's birth, I enrolled in a dog training class called "Jumpers and Pullers" (that's Mabel!). The trainer was Sarah from The Persuaded Pooch. What a fantastic experience. Sarah's a natural around animals. She's relaxed, yet assertive, just what dogs respond to. Watching Sarah work with a dog is impressive. She's able to gain their respect and convince them to do just about anything. Here, Sarah sets up "temptation alley" with treats and toys. Notice Mabel on the far right listening intently. Success! Mabel avoids "temptation alley" like a pro. After we got the hang of teaching our dogs to walk without pulling on the leash, we … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Keeping Your Kids Safe Around Dogs
The following guest post was written by Sarah Hoth, owner of The Persuaded Pooch. As a dog-lover, you would like to consider your dog to be a healthy, happy and well-behaved member of your family. Achieving this goal means that keeping your children safe around the family dog and teaching them how to interact safely together are of utmost importance. There are a few key components to keeping the peace in your home where children and dogs are concerned. Supervision and Managing the Space An important and easy part of keeping your kids safe around dogs is to set rules and boundaries in the home. The number one rule in the home should be that dogs and small children are never left … [Read More...]
10 Ways to Find Mom Friends
You have work friends, high school friends, and college friends, but what about mom friends? With so many women choosing to have children later in life, or not having them at all, it's hard to find girlfriends who can relate to your mommy side. No one better understands the trials, tribulations, and humor of parenting a newborn than others who are doing the same thing. That's why it's so important to reach out to other mamas. Spend a naptime searching for mom groups, and dive right in. You aren't alone, and groups like this will remind you of that. 1. Breastfeeding Support Groups Between La Leche and hospital groups, you're sure to find a gaggle of ladies who get together to chat all … [Read More...]
Cinco de Mayo Party
Andy and I hadn't hosted a party since we moved to our current home, and we moved here three years ago. A Wise Shindig was definitely overdue. We decided Cinco de Mayo would be a great party to host — everyone loves Mexican food, and what kid doesn't want to bash a piñata? Here are a few images from the day. Olé! I replaced the wreath on my front door with a sombrero to set a fun tone as soon as guests arrived. Every good host knows you want to place a drink your guests' hand as soon as they enter your home. I found the adorable napkins and plastic margarita glasses at Party City. Believe it or not, the paper flower centerpiece was leftover from my high school … [Read More...]
HGTVRemodels Features H’s Nursery
Baby H’s nursery is featured on HGTVRemodels today. It's noted for using antiques as well as for being a bright white kid's room. Thanks, HGTVRemodels for the recognition. I never imagined anything I designed would be recognized by such a prestigious brand. Thanks, too, to my husband for taking the beautiful photos of the nursery and to my mom for her stellar seamstress skills. See more of H’s nursery here. You might also like H’s Nursery on Apartment Therapy and Wise Mama Blog Mentions. … [Read More...]
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