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Thank you Nore! So nice to see you! Glad your puppy is doing well!
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Thank you Nore! So nice to see you! Glad your puppy is doing well!
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Oh Noooo! My German Shepherd breeder said not to give any of our dogs Rimadyl for this very reason. She is a vet tech and said that for some reason Rimadyl has been causing problems (that I can't recall). I hope she gets better soon. JINGLES!!!
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I give meds in a "Pill Pocket", which are flavored treats with a compartment for pills or capsules. "Greenies" makes them and they are so easy to do as the dogs love them. Bella gets her psycho meds twice a day and it is never a problem. HTH
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I just shock my DH when I use his business Mastercard at New Bolton Center for my horse and he is unaware I just charged up to $10K on it. It makes for an interesting discussion after the fact
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Good News: I was able to bring my doggie home tonight! The day vet (whom my friend recommended) and is the owner I think, was much more conservative than the night vet. He is also letting us use my own prescription Prilosec and my daughter's prescription Carafe for her, of which we have tons- so that will save use a little money. Also after the $1100 last night, they only charged us another $189 for today, so altogether so far we are out about $2,000, which is better than $3,000, but we still have a follow appt to make with her regular vet, and they suggested a different vet in the practice, (who also does acupuncture, in case Ciara needs it for her arthritis), and we'll still have to pay for her shots (Rabies, Lepto) and her Heartworm and maybe Tick meds in a couple of weeks. Now I have to coordinate the Antibiotics, Anti-Vomiting, and Prilosec with her food (White Rice and Cottage Cheese or Boiled Chicken) with the Carafate. But I can deal with that...
So it turns out she probably doesn't have Pancreatitis, Yea! :happydance:The vomiting/foaming at the mouth, and diarrhea seemed to have stopped, and she's begging for more food, enjoyed her walk, just doesn't want much water, but has peed a couple of times...
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I just shock my DH when I use his business Mastercard at New Bolton Center for my horse and he is unaware I just charged up to $10K on it. It makes for an interesting discussion after the fact
Mine would literally blow a gasket if I did that. There'd be steam coming out of his ears, talk of divorce?
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Oh Linas, I am so happy your furbaby is home and seems much better Hooray for the good news (no pancreatitis), and maybe a bit less on the bill. Sure hope she continues to improve and stays well!! Enjoy and relax, you earned it.
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60+ Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags
In the kitchen...
•When packing up meat to put in the freezer, put smaller portions in cheap plastic bags. Then put those bags inside a larger freezer bag. That way you only throw away the cheaper bags and can reuse the more expensive freezer bag!
•Small bags are great for storing halves of peppers, onions, tomatoes etc.
•Put recipe cards in a clear plastic bag while you cook to keep them from getting messy.
•Put potentially smelly food scraps in a plastic bag in the freezer. When trash day rolls around, throw out the bag.
•Put store bought buns, cookies, bread etc. in a zipper plastic bag to keep them fresh longer. You can reuse the same bag over and over again!
•Keep hands clean while greasing baking pans! Place a plastic bag over your hand and scoop some butter from the tub.
•Pour excess cooking oil and grease (after it’s cooled down) into a plastic bag before throwing it in the trash.
•Cut one corner off a plastic bag to create a makeshift funnel. This trick also works to make a DIY piping bag!
•Put a couple of plastic bags over your hands to use as gloves when working with especially messy foods.
•Peel vegetables into a plastic bag to easily transport peels to your compost bin.
•Put packages of meat on a plastic bag in the refrigerator when defrosting to keep juices from going all over the place.
•Pack lunches in leftover grocery sacks.
•Reuse grocery sacks for more groceries! Some stores will even take them back to reuse them.
In the bathroom…
•Put your tablet or phone in a plastic bag when you want to read in the bathtub.
•Put leftover slivers from soap bars into a plastic bag. When the bag is full, you can melt the pieces together to create a new bar of soap!
•Fill a plastic bag with distilled white vinegar, then tie it around your showerhead to remove soap scum and mildew.
•Store your plunger in a grocery sack.
In the garden…
•You can also cover small pots with plastic bags to create a mini greenhouse and help plants sprout.
•Reuse baggies to create starter pots for plants. Just poke a few holes in the bottoms of the bags, fill with soil and plant your seeds.
•Cut the bottom off a couple of zipper bag, then slide the bags up your legs to protect your knees from getting dirty when weeding the garden.
•If you think an early frost is coming on, cover fragile plants with plastic bags.
•Carry a grocery sack with you as you weed your garden to corral weeds before throwing them away or in your compost bin.
•Tie a grocery sack to your lawn mower to store litter, dog toys, pine cones etc. as you mow the lawn.
More ideas around the house…
•When mailing packages, save money on bubble wrap by inflating plastic bags to use as padding. Old grocery sacks are also great padding! Use this trick when packing away breakable Christmas ornaments as well.
•Create a simple cold pack by placing a damp cloth in a plastic bag and freezing it.
•Put a plastic bag around any outdoor padlocks in the winter to keep them from freezing.
•Grocery store bags make great garbage can liners.
•Save grocery sacks to use at your next yard sale.
•Wrap cold water bottles in a plastic bag before putting them in your purse or backpack.
•Put ice in a plastic bag in your cooler. That way the water stays inside the bag when it starts to melt!
•Punch holes in the non-zippered side of a plastic bag and put it in your three-ring binders to hold pens, pencils, scissors etc.
•Put instruction manuals in plastic bags and tape them to the backs of the corresponding appliances.
•Create a scented sachet by putting a few cotton balls in a plastic bag and adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Poke some oils in the bag and put it in your dresser drawer.
•Fill winter boots or purses you don’t use very often with plastic bags to help them keep their shape.
In the car…
•Keep a plastic baggie in your car/glove compartment to organize receipts.
•Plastic baggies are also great in the car for keeping stamps, envelopes, pens, stationary items, small first aid items etc. handy!
•Put coupons in a plastic baggie to take to the grocery store.
•Put crayons for the kiddos in a plastic baggie on road trips. That way if the crayons melt in a hot car they won’t make a mess all over your seats!
•Tie a grocery sack to the back of a headrest to use as a makeshift trash can.
•Keep plastic bags on hand for family member or friends that tend to get carsick.
•Cover your side mirrors and windshield wipers with plastic bags when it snows to keep ice and snow from accumulating on them.
•Keep some grocery sacks on hand to cover muddy shoes before getting in the car.
•Put wet umbrellas in a plastic bag to keep your seats and floors dry.
•Line the trunk of your car with plastic bags when you buy plants to keep the floor clean.
•Use an old bag to wipe the dipstick when you check your oil.
When traveling…
•Pack shoes in plastic bags when you travel to keep them from getting scuffed and to keep other items in your suitcase from getting dirty.
•Bring along an extra plastic bag to store dirty clothes and underwear.
•Reuse small plastic baggies to pack things like q-tips, cotton balls, hair ties, bobby pins etc.
•Put bottles that have the potential to explode in a baggie.
•Put valuables like your ID, passport, money, phone etc. in a plastic bag when you go to the beach, water park pool etc. to keep them from getting wet.
For kids …
•Create a makeshift toy parachute with a leftover baggie. Get the instructions from Kim at Seven Thirty Three.
•Corral board games pieces with plastic bags so things aren’t missing when you want to play your favorite game!
•Organize tiny doll accessories in plastic bags.
•Put Lego sets in clear plastic bags so kids know what’s in each bag without having to dump them out.
•Put Play-doh in a plastic bag so you can flatten it out for easy storage.
•Send spare clothes or underwear in a plastic bag with kids to school or daycare.
•Keep baggies in your diaper bag for storing dirty diapers or clothes until you can find a trash can or get home.
•Keep extra pacifiers, wipes etc. on hand in a small plastic bag.
For pets…
•One great way to use dirty plastic bags is to pick up dog droppings on walks. If you don’t have a dog yourself donate them to friends and family with dogs or even to your local animal shelter.
•Scoop cat litter with leftover dirty plastic bags. Or you can line the litter box with a plastic bag.
For DIY projects…
•Create a free pillow insert with grocery bags. Get the instructions at In My Own Style.
•Reuse small plastic bags to create travel sewing kits.
•Keep craft supplies like sequins, sticker, glue etc. organized in small bags.
•Wrap a plastic bag tightly around a paintbrush or roller and tie a rubber band around the bottom to seal it. This method will keep paint wet for as long as a full day!
•Use a plastic bag as a paint, wax, stain, or polish applicator.
•Put plastic bags under furniture you are painting. Plastic bags also work great for protecting tables and counters when kids are doing craft projects.
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2015/08/60-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags.html
In the kitchen...
•When packing up meat to put in the freezer, put smaller portions in cheap plastic bags. Then put those bags inside a larger freezer bag. That way you only throw away the cheaper bags and can reuse the more expensive freezer bag!
•Small bags are great for storing halves of peppers, onions, tomatoes etc.
•Put recipe cards in a clear plastic bag while you cook to keep them from getting messy.
•Put potentially smelly food scraps in a plastic bag in the freezer. When trash day rolls around, throw out the bag.
•Put store bought buns, cookies, bread etc. in a zipper plastic bag to keep them fresh longer. You can reuse the same bag over and over again!
•Keep hands clean while greasing baking pans! Place a plastic bag over your hand and scoop some butter from the tub.
•Pour excess cooking oil and grease (after it’s cooled down) into a plastic bag before throwing it in the trash.
•Cut one corner off a plastic bag to create a makeshift funnel. This trick also works to make a DIY piping bag!
•Put a couple of plastic bags over your hands to use as gloves when working with especially messy foods.
•Peel vegetables into a plastic bag to easily transport peels to your compost bin.
•Put packages of meat on a plastic bag in the refrigerator when defrosting to keep juices from going all over the place.
•Pack lunches in leftover grocery sacks.
•Reuse grocery sacks for more groceries! Some stores will even take them back to reuse them.
In the bathroom…
•Put your tablet or phone in a plastic bag when you want to read in the bathtub.
•Put leftover slivers from soap bars into a plastic bag. When the bag is full, you can melt the pieces together to create a new bar of soap!
•Fill a plastic bag with distilled white vinegar, then tie it around your showerhead to remove soap scum and mildew.
•Store your plunger in a grocery sack.
In the garden…
•You can also cover small pots with plastic bags to create a mini greenhouse and help plants sprout.
•Reuse baggies to create starter pots for plants. Just poke a few holes in the bottoms of the bags, fill with soil and plant your seeds.
•Cut the bottom off a couple of zipper bag, then slide the bags up your legs to protect your knees from getting dirty when weeding the garden.
•If you think an early frost is coming on, cover fragile plants with plastic bags.
•Carry a grocery sack with you as you weed your garden to corral weeds before throwing them away or in your compost bin.
•Tie a grocery sack to your lawn mower to store litter, dog toys, pine cones etc. as you mow the lawn.
More ideas around the house…
•When mailing packages, save money on bubble wrap by inflating plastic bags to use as padding. Old grocery sacks are also great padding! Use this trick when packing away breakable Christmas ornaments as well.
•Create a simple cold pack by placing a damp cloth in a plastic bag and freezing it.
•Put a plastic bag around any outdoor padlocks in the winter to keep them from freezing.
•Grocery store bags make great garbage can liners.
•Save grocery sacks to use at your next yard sale.
•Wrap cold water bottles in a plastic bag before putting them in your purse or backpack.
•Put ice in a plastic bag in your cooler. That way the water stays inside the bag when it starts to melt!
•Punch holes in the non-zippered side of a plastic bag and put it in your three-ring binders to hold pens, pencils, scissors etc.
•Put instruction manuals in plastic bags and tape them to the backs of the corresponding appliances.
•Create a scented sachet by putting a few cotton balls in a plastic bag and adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Poke some oils in the bag and put it in your dresser drawer.
•Fill winter boots or purses you don’t use very often with plastic bags to help them keep their shape.
In the car…
•Keep a plastic baggie in your car/glove compartment to organize receipts.
•Plastic baggies are also great in the car for keeping stamps, envelopes, pens, stationary items, small first aid items etc. handy!
•Put coupons in a plastic baggie to take to the grocery store.
•Put crayons for the kiddos in a plastic baggie on road trips. That way if the crayons melt in a hot car they won’t make a mess all over your seats!
•Tie a grocery sack to the back of a headrest to use as a makeshift trash can.
•Keep plastic bags on hand for family member or friends that tend to get carsick.
•Cover your side mirrors and windshield wipers with plastic bags when it snows to keep ice and snow from accumulating on them.
•Keep some grocery sacks on hand to cover muddy shoes before getting in the car.
•Put wet umbrellas in a plastic bag to keep your seats and floors dry.
•Line the trunk of your car with plastic bags when you buy plants to keep the floor clean.
•Use an old bag to wipe the dipstick when you check your oil.
When traveling…
•Pack shoes in plastic bags when you travel to keep them from getting scuffed and to keep other items in your suitcase from getting dirty.
•Bring along an extra plastic bag to store dirty clothes and underwear.
•Reuse small plastic baggies to pack things like q-tips, cotton balls, hair ties, bobby pins etc.
•Put bottles that have the potential to explode in a baggie.
•Put valuables like your ID, passport, money, phone etc. in a plastic bag when you go to the beach, water park pool etc. to keep them from getting wet.
For kids …
•Create a makeshift toy parachute with a leftover baggie. Get the instructions from Kim at Seven Thirty Three.
•Corral board games pieces with plastic bags so things aren’t missing when you want to play your favorite game!
•Organize tiny doll accessories in plastic bags.
•Put Lego sets in clear plastic bags so kids know what’s in each bag without having to dump them out.
•Put Play-doh in a plastic bag so you can flatten it out for easy storage.
•Send spare clothes or underwear in a plastic bag with kids to school or daycare.
•Keep baggies in your diaper bag for storing dirty diapers or clothes until you can find a trash can or get home.
•Keep extra pacifiers, wipes etc. on hand in a small plastic bag.
For pets…
•One great way to use dirty plastic bags is to pick up dog droppings on walks. If you don’t have a dog yourself donate them to friends and family with dogs or even to your local animal shelter.
•Scoop cat litter with leftover dirty plastic bags. Or you can line the litter box with a plastic bag.
For DIY projects…
•Create a free pillow insert with grocery bags. Get the instructions at In My Own Style.
•Reuse small plastic bags to create travel sewing kits.
•Keep craft supplies like sequins, sticker, glue etc. organized in small bags.
•Wrap a plastic bag tightly around a paintbrush or roller and tie a rubber band around the bottom to seal it. This method will keep paint wet for as long as a full day!
•Use a plastic bag as a paint, wax, stain, or polish applicator.
•Put plastic bags under furniture you are painting. Plastic bags also work great for protecting tables and counters when kids are doing craft projects.
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2015/08/60-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags.html
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Garden Newspaper Lasagna
Making a newspaper lasagna using alternating layers of newspaper and dirt or mulch is an easy way to create a biodegradable barrier between your garden plants and any weeds or diseases that may come calling. It denies the bad stuff access to sunlight, yet allows rain and air to penetrate the soil.
It only takes a couple of minutes to put together, and you can plant as soon as its done! Ive been wanting to put some thyme in my garden, so thats what Im showing here, but this would work just as well for flowers or veggies.
Start by scooping and inch or so of soil off of your area.
Place about 10 sheets of newspaper over the area.
Once the newspaper is in place, soak the newspaper with water with a hose or a watering can, making sure to saturate it thoroughly.
Once the water has been absorbed by the paper, cover it with a layer of dirt or mulch.
Now repeat!
Place 10 more sheets of newspaper on the dirt, saturate it with water, then cover the wet paper with the dirt.
And thats all there is to it! If youre planning on planting in the area where your newspaper lasagna is, simply dig a hole with a trowel and place the plant right in. The soaked newspaper is easy to cut through.
You can also place create your newspaper lasagna between existing plants to help suppress weeds!
In addition to discouraging weeds, this gardening trick also helps conserve precious moisture, and as the paper decomposes, it will provide abundant food for worms and other soil-building friends.
Making a newspaper lasagna using alternating layers of newspaper and dirt or mulch is an easy way to create a biodegradable barrier between your garden plants and any weeds or diseases that may come calling. It denies the bad stuff access to sunlight, yet allows rain and air to penetrate the soil.
It only takes a couple of minutes to put together, and you can plant as soon as its done! Ive been wanting to put some thyme in my garden, so thats what Im showing here, but this would work just as well for flowers or veggies.
Start by scooping and inch or so of soil off of your area.
Place about 10 sheets of newspaper over the area.
Once the newspaper is in place, soak the newspaper with water with a hose or a watering can, making sure to saturate it thoroughly.
Once the water has been absorbed by the paper, cover it with a layer of dirt or mulch.
Now repeat!
Place 10 more sheets of newspaper on the dirt, saturate it with water, then cover the wet paper with the dirt.And thats all there is to it! If youre planning on planting in the area where your newspaper lasagna is, simply dig a hole with a trowel and place the plant right in. The soaked newspaper is easy to cut through.
You can also place create your newspaper lasagna between existing plants to help suppress weeds!
In addition to discouraging weeds, this gardening trick also helps conserve precious moisture, and as the paper decomposes, it will provide abundant food for worms and other soil-building friends.
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24 Easy Meals You Can Make With Rotisserie Chicken
RECIPES & PICTURES athttp://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/rotisserie-me?bffbfood&utm_term=4ldqphi#.wmEv19V2Ky
1. Easy Chicken Pot Pie
2. Italian Chicken Salad
3. Sriracha Chicken Quesadillas
4. BBQ Chicken Tacos
5. Chicken and Kale Casserole
6. Rotisserie Chicken Skillet
7. Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads
8. Easy Chicken Fried Rice
9. Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
10. Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos
11. 4-Ingredient Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
12. Cheaters Chicken and Dumplings
13. One-Pot Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken
14. Mini Tex-Mex Chicken and Cheese Pies
15. Skillet White Chicken Chili Dip
16. Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
17. Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
18. Super Easy Burrito Bowls
19. Southwestern Chicken Wraps
20. Baked Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
21. Chicken Parm Casserole
22. Magic Chicken Pie
23. Chicken Turnovers
24. Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad
RECIPES & PICTURES athttp://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/rotisserie-me?bffbfood&utm_term=4ldqphi#.wmEv19V2Ky
1. Easy Chicken Pot Pie
2. Italian Chicken Salad
3. Sriracha Chicken Quesadillas
4. BBQ Chicken Tacos
5. Chicken and Kale Casserole
6. Rotisserie Chicken Skillet
7. Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads
8. Easy Chicken Fried Rice
9. Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
10. Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos
11. 4-Ingredient Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
12. Cheaters Chicken and Dumplings
13. One-Pot Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken
14. Mini Tex-Mex Chicken and Cheese Pies
15. Skillet White Chicken Chili Dip
16. Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
17. Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
18. Super Easy Burrito Bowls
19. Southwestern Chicken Wraps
20. Baked Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
21. Chicken Parm Casserole
22. Magic Chicken Pie
23. Chicken Turnovers
24. Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad
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Thank you Bernina. When Buffy was so sick we called different Vets Amys ' place closed at one pm.
They wanted near350.00 to give my baby peace . he could barely breathe. phoned her Vet boss , wanted to put him down with Valium at home needed dosage.. Her boss made 40 min. ride into office and took my baby out of his pain .not just because Amy works there. They do things like this all the time, meds to people who are broke etc. They love animals. I had paid into bill for meds.
She charged me no more , took care of all arraingements for cremation. Some people have a heart.
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The post I just wrote came up twice then had the nerve to tell me it was too short. Took over 1/2 hr to write This only happens on this site. brought up all sorts of tech crap. anyoneelseeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa/
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Unfortunately, her stupid feeding schedule is fine for today & tomorrow when I don't have to go anywhere, but it's going to kill me later in the week. She can't have anything 1 hour before/after the Carafate and she has to have it 3x/day and eat 4x/day! UGH!
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That just about says it all!!!!! :floorlaugh:
Excessive heat warning in a lot of counties, Phoenix and other places have broke temperature records.
I am so glad I'm up North. It may get in the 90's, but it's been cooling off to low 60's, high 50's at night.
2 nights ago, I think the low in the general Phoenix area got down to a "chilly" 89 degrees........I don't know why I ever stayed down there as long as I did!
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