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The Bowl Is Full
Being a cat mom is basically having a tiny, furry roommate who contributes absolutely nothing financially, yet somehow has very strong opinions about everything.Where I sit? Wrong. When I wake up? Als...
Follow Me...Just Like My Dog Does
I swear my dog has absolutely no concept of time… until food is involved. I can say, “We are leaving in five minutes,” and get zero reaction. Somehow, at approximately almost dinner time, I suddenly h...
Game Day With My Dog: World Cup Soccer Fun and Beggin’ Treats
Soccer fever is here! One of the biggest events of the year. Naturally, when World Cup fever started creeping in, I did what any reasonable fan would do: I bought a soccer ball, put together a game da...
Summer Diet Adjustments
When the summer months roll around it’s HOT outside. We live in the south and most days the heat feels like it just won’t let up. The sun is out and blazing in the early hours of the morning. Sometime...
Why Click2Go Has Become My Favorite Military Life Hack
One of my favorite ways to save time lately has been using Click2Go Commissary Ordering, especially on beach days with Zero.On nice California mornings, we’ll head to the beach near the Air Force Base...
Cat Heart Health
Military life teaches you to live with change. New duty stations. New routines. New rhythms every few years. In the middle of all that transition, our cats become part of the emotional anchor of home....
Saturday Mornings with Zero: Sleep, Breakfast & a Beach Day Routine
Come spend a Saturday morning in the life of my pit bull, Zero.Saturdays hit different in our house. There is no rushing, just the luxury of sleeping in, which, if you ask Zero, is the absolute best p...
The Sensitive Stomach, Sophisticated Life Era
For the gentle souls with refined taste and very clear boundaries this one is for you. Some dogs eat anything, and some dogs…have standards.If your dog has ever:Side-eyed a new food like it personally...
The Indoor Cat’s Spring Agenda
Your cat has a schedule. You’re just not important enough to know it. However, in the spring? Oh, it becomes very clear. Daily Itinerary:6:00 AM: Scream at birds9:00 AM: Sit in sunbeam like a Renaissa...
The Backyard BBQ Supervisor
Every backyard gathering has one. Not the grill master. Not the host. The supervisor. They don’t cook. They don’t prep, but they are deeply involved in every decision, every movement, every dropped cr...
The Backyard Athlete Era
There are two types of dogs in the spring - The “let’s sit in the sun and vibe” dog… and the one currently doing parkour off your patio furniture like they’ve been training in secret all winter. If yo...
The Power of a Purple Leash
For most of us, a leash is a simple thing. It means a walk around the block, a trip to the park, or an excited dog pulling you toward their favorite trail. Sometimes, a leash represents something much...
More For You
When the house is empty, your spouse is away, and you’re holding down the fort solo with your furry crew. Survival mode isn’t about thriving or getting a five-star review. It’s about minimal friction and maximum sanity. Keeping the peace requires a blend of low-effort entertainment, gentle routines, and accepting that your pets are just furry toddlers with worse impulse control than you. So here’s...
Building an Emergency Fund when you're “Part-Time” Military
When people hear “part-time military,” they often picture one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Most National Guard members know that’s rarely reality. You’re balancing a civilian career, military obligations, family responsibilities, and the possibility that your schedule could change overnight. Whether it's a state activation, a deployment, additional schools, or a natural disaster re...
Creating the Perfect Cozy Fall Spot for Your Cat
When the crisp autumn air has arrived and leaves begin to fall, we as humans aren’t the only ones looking to get a little extra cozy. Our feline friends are natural-born heat seekers, and fall is the perfect time for them to master the art of lounging in a cozy and snug corner! Chasing the Autumn Sun:The angle of the sunlight changes when fall arrives, those bright spots on the floor shift making ...
