#PinnacleHealthyPets ~ Diesel travels to Cowboy Country

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These past two weeks I have been camping and traveling the west with Diesel and my family. What a great experience to be able to enjoy my trip with my best bud! One of my favorite places that we played tourist was Yellowstone National Park.  If you have not visited Yellowstone...you really need to add it to your Bucket List.

When asked what was my favorite experience at Yellowstone - my response is always the same.  Seeing the Grizzly Bear up close in the wild was and is one of the greatest thrills for me. 

Check out this pic....the grizzly was walking across the road into the woods. When we
stopped at the location of the grizzly -  there was  a Park Ranger there to ensure everyone was a safe distance from the bear.  The pic does not give the bear justice - he was HUGE!!! and BEAUTIFUL!!!!

When we travel we always stay at locations that are pet friendly. KOA Campgrounds are great for dogs. They have a fenced in exercise area that is a great place for Diesel to burn
 
off  energy from traveling all day.  This is a pic of the dog exercise park at the Badlands KOA. As you can see it is a good size and has some fun areas for Diesel to check out. 

Making travel fun and easy with Diesel is as important to us as making sure Diesel has the best nutrition.  We only feed Diesel natural quality dog food.  Have you heard of Pinnacle® Pet Foods?  Pinnacle is a natural holistic pet food company located in California. All of their products are Grain Free ~ American Made using quality ingredients like quinoa, pumpkin, kelp, flax seed, blueberries, sweet potatoes and cottage cheese.

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* Promotes general joint health and 

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Grain Free, limited ingredients and made in their California plant. Pinnacle holistic dog food delivers tasty good health which  is also good for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

When Diesel travels he likes to get into the spirit of the land. Dressing for the culture is really important to him. I do believe he wears a cowboy hat and scarf with style!

What do you think?

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Voice Lessons To Go ~ by Ariella Vaccarino

Isa has always wanted to be a professional singer. When she was three she would act like

 she was on American Idol. She would sing and perform a song. Now she is 11 and very interested in being a part of Burlington's theater group called the Hayloafters.  Since we live in farm country professional singing lessons would mean a 50 mile round trip to a singing instructor.  With school and swimming there left no time for a 50 miles trip during the week for singing lessons.

When I was given the opportunity for Isa to review Voice Lesson To Go she was super excited. 

Voice Lesson to Go  is a set of CD's designed by Ariella Vaccarino a singing teacher. Her desire was to reach singers like Isa  - singers that did have have the advantage of having voice lessons in their area.  With Voice Lessons To Go anyone can improve their own singing voice in their home.

Here is a video of her singing exercise to help you sing in tune.

Ariella Vaccarino also offers personal voice assessments.  Which is perfect for anyone interested in developing their singing voice.  One on One professional feedback to help you improve your singing voice.

Isa has started the Volume 1 Voice Lessons to Go for Kids. 

She has been practicing daily after school and also with her friends. 

She has recruited her best friend Olivia to join her in the singing lessons. 

We are very pleased with the CD. It is a perfect way to help Isa reach her goal of singing in the theater group and also a great activity for her and her friends.

Click HERE to get your CD for your kids. Perfect gift for the music lover in your family.

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5-GALLON BUCKET BOOK: DIY Projects, Hacks, and Upcycles by

If you are into upcycling and cool projects check out this unique book   

5-GALLON BUCKET BOOK: DIY Projects, Hacks, and Upcycles  

The book includes 60+ DIY projects for homeowners, gardeners, tinkerers, and more.

Why just reuse a bucket when you can reinvent it?

Five-gallon buckets are ubiquitous and cheap (indeed, they are often free). But did you know they can also be hacked, hot-rodded, reengineered, and upcycled to create dozens of useful DIY projects for homeowners, gardeners, small-scale farmers, and preppers? 5-Gallon Bucket Book contains 60+ ideas that put these humble and hard-working mainstays to work past their prime and keep them out of landfills. Simple step-by-step instructions, as well as parts lists and images of the completed projects, make sure you will have fun and love the results of your work.

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Projects include perfect additions to your yard and garden, tools to care for your animals, useful innovations, handy home helpers, and even family-oriented designs! They range from simple things such as chicken feeders to much more complex projects (small room air conditioner, anyone?). For anyone who doesn't already have fifteen of them cluttering up the garage, 5-Gallon Bucket Book also offers advice on where to get cheap and free buckets and how to tell if a bucket is safe to use for food.

About the Author

Chris Peterson is a veteran home improvement and design author living in Ashland, Oregon. Among the many books he has written for Cool Springs Press and other publishers are Building with Secondhand Stuff, Manskills, four books in the Ideas You Can Use series, and many Black & Decker Complete Guides. He has also authored several books in the food and cooking area and he has co-authored numerous home design books with noted media celebrities.

Bee - Wasp - Hornet Stings

It is Bee - Hornet - Wasp Season in Wisconsin!

           Hornet/Wasp                                   Bee                 

Here are effective ways to help once you are stung:

Bee Sting - It is the best to remove the stinger by scraping the area sideways. A bees stinger is barred like a fish hook. The stinger will come out much easier if you use a side motion to remove the stinger. Make a paste of water and baking soda. Put the paste on the sting - cover with gauze, apply ice and wrap tight. 

Wasp/Hornet Sting - Hornets and wasp do not leave a stinger in your skin. Place a cotton ball saturated with Cider Vinegar on the hornet/wasp sting. Apply ice and wrap. 

So often people say they were stung by a bee...when in fact it was a hornet/wasp. Hornets and wasp sting much more than bees.  

WEB MD has some very good information 

about insect stings.

If at any time you have a allergic reaction to a insect sting/bite seek immediate medical attention.

#BarkingWednesday ~ Antifreeze Kills

Living in Wisconsin this time of year everyone is getting their vehicles ready for cold winter weather. Antifreeze is a must in our area. We need antifreeze to keep our vehicles running during the cold winter month. But it is important as pet owners to know the dangers of antifreeze.

Did you know that ANTIFREEZE is DEADLY to a DOG?

Antifreeze is considered the most common form of poison for dogs & cats.  The toxin ethylene glycol is what makes antifreeze so dangerous for both dogs and cats. The important thing to remember is that it does not take a lot of antifreeze to KILL your dog or cat. Even licking the antifreeze that drips on the cement or blacktop from a car radiator can cause dead. Less than 3 ounces can KILL a medium size dog. 

Per Pet MD here are the symptoms of dog & cat antifreeze poisoning:

~ Drunken Behavior

~ Euphoria

~ Delirium

~ Wobbly - uncontrolled movements

~ Nausea - Vomitting

~ Diarrhea

~ Rapid Heart Rate

~ Depression

~ Weakness

~ Seizures

~ Convulsions

~ Shaking Tremors

~ Fainting

~ Coma

If you think your dog or cat has 

been in contact with antifreeze ~ IMMEDIATELY 

contact your VET! 

Fools Gold Series by Susan Mallery

I am currently reading a really good contemporary romance series written by Susan Mallery.  The series is about a town called Fools Gold - located in California.  Each book is about a member of the Fool's Gold Community.  The stories are real...book #5 really hit home to me. It is about a Doctor that specializes in burn victims.  In 2010 my hubby was burned over 20% of his body. Susan does an excellent job of writing about burns and the impact they take on the victim and the family.  

I like to buy the Kindle version and also Whispersync. I love being able to read the book then go to audio while driving or working around the house.  If you have not tried Whispersync I recommend you give it a try. The Kindle version and Whispersync work together - with the two you never lose your place - they work together to make reading and listening fun.

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#BarkingWednesday ~ Fall Season is here

Fall is almost here! Time to get Diesel ready for the changes in temps. Living in Wisconsin we have all four season. Fall is our time to get everything ready for when winter arrives.

This will be Diesel's first Fall Season - he is 9 months old and I am sure WINTER is going to be a shocker for him.

Here are the five things we have on our MUST DO DOG list to get ready for winter:

1. Arrange the items on the back deck to give Diesel the most room when winter hits. I know the back deck will be Diesel's main play area in winter months. Since Diesel is small and we get a lot of snow...keeping the deck shoveled so he can play will be important.

2. Find him warm clothes to wear for winter months. I have two nice coats I bought at the Pet Expo  - they fit him great.  I need to buy some Paw Boots for him. With the cold and ice I know he will need paw protection.

3. Fall is a great time for us to work daily on obedience. It was a hot humid summer so we were a little relaxed on obedience this summer. Now with cooler temps this is perfect weather for working outside to improve his obedience skills.

4. Stock up on Pet Friendly DeIcer for the deck, sidewalks and driveway. When winter hits in Wisconsin finding Pet Friendly DeIcer can be a hard task.  I like to stock up before the snow arrives.

5. Start spending more time outside each day as the weather cools down to get Diesel used to the cold weather.  Living where you have four defined seasons it is very important to get accustomed to the weather change as it gets colder. Since Wisconsin can have some severe winters - temps to 25 - 35 below zero - it is very important that Diesel gets used to the cold weather gradually.

Fallen Snow” banner for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

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Following a cumulative 11,202,015 clicks from fans around the world in just one hour, you can now view the banner and explore this vision of a toppled regime via your cursor or phone's accelerometer. Share or download the banner to view the full image!

 

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Booker: No Más by John W. Mefford ~ Review & Giveaway

New Release....
No more deception.

Brought to the Caribbean island of Dominican Republic on the premise that he could finally close the chapter on the darkest moment of his life—and rid the world of a cold-blooded killer—Booker T. Adams instantly finds a far different scene. Set against the backdrop of a city consumed by the rising fear of terrorism and a brutal drug lord, a woman, seemingly with two lives and even two faces, uses her hypnotic charm to get what she wants, sending Booker on a mission to rescue a teenage boy held hostage.

No more lies.

Befriended by a fired cop and a homeless kid with nothing to live for, Booker struggles to understand fact versus fiction, while staving off wild bores, snakes, terrorist traps, and a past that has haunted him for almost thirty years. Is he dealing with people believing their own hypocrisy, or have they simply perfected the art of betrayal and treachery?

No more killing.

The all-powerful rule with brute force, killing women and children like they’re swatting flies. It’s a savagery that Booker can’t comprehend, let alone defeat. With the smell of death stuffed down his throat, the man with everything to lose puts everything on the line—because he can stand…No more.

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Once again John W. Mefford brings Booker to life in a action packed novel of intrigue and suspense. Booker is a ex cop turned PI. This time he is in Dominican Republic hoping to close a case. Lies, killing, and back stabbing lead him down a different path. I call this a one-night book...once I picked it up I was unable to put it down. Excellent READ! 

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We Can Never Forget

Today is the 14th Anniversary of the 911 Attacks on America. Please have a moment of prayer for all of the 

victims and their families.  

WE CAN NEVER FORGET!!!

#Camping ~ First Camping Trip in our Truck Camper

This July 4th holiday was our maiden voyage in our new campers. Our first stop was Sumerset, PA. at the Woodland Campsites located right out of town.  We only stayed one night and did not use any of the amenities so I can only say that we were welcomed by a friendly staff and escorted to our site. Our electric, water and sewer worked great.
Here we are after we set up for the first time. 

My brother lives in Michigan and I live in Wisconsin. We both wanted to hit the road camping...so our plan is to take at least one big trip a year together.  Our new family tradition. This trip was our first...both of our campers were brand new. We headed to a family reunion in PA. While traveling down the turnpike our cousin passed us and took our pic. My brother in front and us right behind him.

We wanted to make a pit stop at the Flight 93 Memorial - then we headed to Greencastle, PA to meet up with family. While at Greencastle we stayed at the  Twin Bridge Meadow Family Campground for two nights. The campsite was a good size with a small creek running behind us. The bathroom and showers were spotless! Very clean! A nice campground that we would recommend. 

Since our maiden trip we have added a few items to our camper and made a few changes. We have added a Beautyrest Mattress topper making the bed super comfy, a outside awning to the right side of our camper, chair rack, and cargo carrier.  My brother added a step to his doorway and we both has filled our campers up with stuff! 

Knowing we were headed to Yellowstone on September 11th - we planned three camping trips to make sure we would be ready. My brother also planned three camping trips.  After each trip we have added more stuff to our campers.  

I highly recommend that if you purchase a new camper and are planning a long camping trip that you take small trips to get ready. We have camped for years...but each new camper has different needs. Finding our what you and your camper needs will take time and camping trips. With camping you can think something will work well and it doesn't. Camping is definitely a trial and error experience. 

We laugh and say...wonder when we will have enough stuff! STUFF!!!! Gosh we all need STUFF!! 

We are leaving for Yellowstone tomorrow.  Our truck and camper are ready - we are packed and counting down the days....Make sure to check back at the end of the month. I am sure I will have some stories to tell and some amazing pictures of God's Country ~ Yellowstone, Devil's Tower and the Badlands.

Hubby bought a DashCam for our trip ...... so I can only imagine the pics! 

#BarkingWednesday ~ Which Fruits & Veggies are good for your dog?

This Barking Wednesday I want to share a list of the top 10 fruits and veggies that are good for your dog.

Fruits and Veggies are a great addition to your dry or wet dog food.

Pears

Cantaloupe

Celery

Pumpkin

Carrots 

Oranges

Green Beans

Apples 

Broccoli

Spinach

2015 Goals Update.......

It is time for my quarterly goals update
for 2015....this has been a FUN project. Seeing how things change has been interesting. What I thought was important on January 1st is no longer important...Life Changes!

Here they are my 2015 Goals!

#1 ~ Read one book a week ~ audible books count  :) - I have surpassed my goal -

 I am close to over 100 books so far - I am still reading it feels good to have one of my favorite hobbies back in my life - READING. 
#2 ~ Be healthy - eat right & exercise - I have been off & on with this issue - I am currently on trying LeVel, Fitbit & eating healthy - I feel great and hope to keep up this plan. - I have fallen off the healthy wagon :( after I return from my trip I am climbing back on.

(walk at least once a week with Dawn & ride the exercise bike at least 3 times a week)

#3 ~ Everyday do at least one act of Kindness ~ find the positive in all. - This one I am trying hard everyday to accomplish - so far so good - I am working  at this daily

#4 ~ Find us a new puppy ~ his name will be Diesel. Train him and love him with all our heart. - Diesel has brought so much joy to us - he is a little naughty so training is a must continue to do! :) - training is getting better - now he is chewing ~ so working on stopping that issue
#5 ~ Do some inside painting of rooms - paint shed - organize basement & garage -Have not started on these projects yet - not yet  ... when I return from vacation that is my next project
#6 ~ Get comfortable driving the 2500 Ram  - Not happening plan on selling it since I have a new Jeep - still not happening
#7 - Do one event at local market with Glass Wind chimes - I have decided not to do any art fair events this year - not going to happen I have decided I am not doing anymore art fairs 
#8 ~ Sell Camper - Just reposted the camper for sale and we are looking at purchasing a new one for our trip to Yellowstone in September - Camper is SOLD - closing on October 4th
#9 ~ Plan fun trips with family & friends - We have already taken a trip down south - heading to PA in July and Yellowstone in September - trip planned to Great Wolf & Cave of the Mounds in August  - Frankenmuth Mi in November. - So fair trip to PA - UP Michigan - northern WI ... had to cancel Great Wolf trip (bed bugs at Wisconsin Dells) - we are leaving for Yellowstone this Friday
#10 ~ Develop a  Planner for my blogs - Accomplished and is working great - still on track with blogs. My system is working :)

Checking Yellowstone off my Bucket List

This Friday I am checking off one thing on my Bucket List. 

Visiting Yellowstone National Park

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Wildlife

NATURE

Make sure to check back at the beginning of October. 

I will have post and pics about our 17 day adventure camping at Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Devil's Tower and the Badlands. 

We plan to see the wonders of the areas and have FUN camping.