Pet DIY Projects: How to Make Life with Pets a Little Easier

Most of the posts you'll find in this category are all about Charlie — my star and sidekick of my blog for the last 9 years.

But, there have been other pets I've talked about, and other happy fluffy butts of all shapes and sizes all over this site, including the latest addition, Stella.

Pet DIY Projects

So, here, you'll find lots of projects and posts related to pets — the funny things they do, stories about adopting a dog, dog DNA testing, pet DIY projects (like a dog dish stand), and more. They really do make life a little sweeter!

Pupdate: Goodbye, My Sweet Charlie Girl

Deep breath. Ok… I can write this. Dear Friends, There’s just no easy way to start this post. Earlier this…
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Pupdate: Charlie and Stella 2020 (+ Video!)

Every now and then, we check in on Charlie and Stella, their adjustment to life together, and I make note…
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DIY Tree Cutout Art

Holidays, Pets, Recipes

This simple tree art uses positive and “negative” space thanks to a cutout in the background to create unique holiday…
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Pupdate: Working from Home, Cleaning, and the Dogs

Cleaning and Organization, Pets

At the very end of last summer, I wrote a small “pup-date” to share a few stories with you about…
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How We Tackle Carpets and Rugs with Two Dogs

Cleaning and Organization, Pets

Carpets and dogs can get along just fine, as long as you find the tools that work for a busy…
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How I Installed Frosted Window Film — and Got the Dog to Stop Barking!

Bedroom, Pets, Walls n' Windows

Thanks to frosted window film, my master bed and bath share a bright, sunny space but with the added comfort…
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Pupdate: Dog Days of Summer — Charlie & Stella

This post is, more or less, a treat for those of you who love updates on Charlie and have asked…
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7 Tips for How to Keep Dogs Cool in the Summer

This summer, the dogs and I have spent a lot (a LOT) of time outside. But that also means they…
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Pupdate: Charlie’s DNA Test Results!

The time has finally come to find out more about Charlie. Here are her recent Wisdom Panel test results, and…
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Pupdate: Feeling the Fall – Charlie in the Country

Pets, Ruby's Revival

This weekend was quite a fun one. Cooler temps, fresh air, and simply finding room to pause. And if you’re…
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11 Products for Busy Dog Owners That Make Life a LOT Easier

Cleaning and Organization, Pets

It’s Pet Week part 2! If you missed part one, see this post. For those who have never read this…
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What To Remember When You Bring A Dog Home

(and I don’t mean from the bar… *ba dum tss*) Is it just the nature of summer or something? My…
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