I was recently sent a few bags of the Bit-O-Luv brand dog treats to try, and truth be told, I’ve never seen my dogs eyeball where it is I put the treats after I’ve given them one, but they know exactly which cupboard these are in! As soon as they hear the cupboard door open they’re at my feet because they know what’s coming.

They’ve had treats outside of the norm before, of course, so they’re not getting excited because it’s something new. The beef, chicken and smokehouse flavored treats smell good, are tender, and boast no artificial colors or flavors, no by-products, and no wheat gluten. They also use beef and chicken that are USDA inspected. The site says they’re good enough for people to eat, so I guess it’s really no surprise that my dogs like them!

They’re packaged in resealable 4 oz packets so they don’t dry out, and the treats themselves, which measure 2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide, are easily cut in half for smaller mouths.

Bit-O-Luv can be purchased at Amazon, as well as grocery stores like Albertsons and Meijer, or Wal-Mart, Costco, etc., and would be a great gift for the four-legged friends in your life this holiday season!

Have your dogs tried Bit-O-Luv dog treats?

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Bit-O-Luv Dog Treats

We had initially decided to get a toaster oven several years prior because we couldn’t seem to manage to find a toaster that would toast four pieces of bread, look nice and didn’t cost an arm and a leg.

After the Proctor-Silex caught fire on the kitchen counter, we researched our options a bit better. We decided on the T-Fal Avante Elite toaster oven and though we were a little wary of the cost, it had great reviews and we decided to give it a shot. And here we are two years later without a single problem from the toaster oven, and we’ve also recommended it to at least half a dozen friends and family members (not many people are in the market for a toaster oven, or we’d sing its praises without being asked ).

The unit is compact at 17-1/2″ by 10-1/2″ by 11″, but to this day I’m still amazed at how much we can fit inside it. I use it for any baking requiring a 9×9″ baking pan or smaller, and it’s perfect for casseroles, garlic bread, small batches of cookies, and I’ve even done shepherd’s pie in it (the shepherd’s pie in that link was actually baked in the toaster oven!). And of course it does a fantastic job with toasting, whether it’s bread, bagels, etc., or reheating things like pizza that don’t hold up so well in a microwave (soggy crust!) The space between the rack and the top of the oven is adequate that I have never burned my hand reaching in for toast, unlike my experience with the Proctor-Silex.

The broiler works well, and though we don’t use it often, the warming unit on top is great for keeping rolls warm while the rest of the meal is finishing up. I also like that there’s a timer on it that has to be used when you choose which cooking method you want to use (bake, broil, toast or warm), and it shuts the unit off automatically when the time is up. Both the interior and exterior are easy to clean, and the the rack and included baking and broiler pans are dishwasher safe.

My most favorite thing about it, though, is the fact that it doesn’t require any pre-heating, and it doesn’t heat up the entire kitchen like the regular stove does. We still give this toaster oven five stars, and you know it’s a good purchase when you still comment to your spouse about what a great investment it still is two years later!

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Review: T-Fal Avante Elite Toaster Oven

Goochii Poochii is a line of natural bath and body products for pets that was launched in 2008. The line is formulated with the finest natural and pet-friendly ingredients.

They create rich shine, a luxurious coat, eliminate odor and hot spots as well as retract ticks and fleas. The formula in non-toxic, biodegradable and safe enough to eat (but doesn’t taste good!).

The shampoo did lather up pretty well and got the dogs clean. I’ve never used a conditioner on either of them because they’re both short haired, but I tried the Goochii Poochii conditioner and it did make their coats that much smoother.

The scent was a little too flowery for me, but I was pleased to find that it didn’t linger after the bath was over. I’m not a big fan of scents on dogs (powders, shampoos, etc) because it just gets mixed in with stinky dog after a bit.

Overall it’s a great shampoo and conditioner for your dogs!

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Review: Goochii Poochii Pet Shampoo

This one is especially fun and is one of my favorite kinds: something hanging off a stick! My cats also love these and will go on forever trying to get whatever’s flying around in front of them, and the Cat Quest from Crazy Cat is no exception. The battery-operated bug is attached to a plastic stick (that breaks apart for easy storing), and flutters its little wings whenever you push the button on the handle.

Turbo took to it immediately, while the other two sped out of the room as fast as they could (they’re under the bed if they even suspect a visitor is coming over, so this isn’t very surprising).

They warmed up to it eventually and will watch Turbo play, but if you try to get them in on the action they look at you like you’re nuts. Oh well. Turbo’s the overgrown kitten in the family and we knew if anyone went crazy for it, it would be him.

And we were right!

The Crazy Cat Cat Quest retails for $9.99 to $11.99 at leading pet retailers, and if you’ve got a crazy cat you won’t be disappointed!

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Review: Crazy Cat’s Cat Quest

Like the day my boss through me into a lake. Let me elaborate:

Several years ago, I worked at a large international, luxury auto maker in New Jersey. Needless to say, the men:women ratio was enourmously unbalanced, in favor of men. You can imagine the fashion environment in a car company — yep, tons ‘o logo-ed polo shirts. And the politics and bad sexually explicit jokes, were horrendous.

As I reflect on this bit of history, my boss was a remarkably similar to Michael on The Office. He was a people-pleaser, a manipulator (I suspect a misogynist), a self-described “god’s gift to women” and mostly stupid.

This guy’s attempt a bonding with his group was an annual trip to a local lake, complete with beer and boats…and of course a token baseball cap with the company’s logo. BTW, the guys in our department routinely bonded at least twice a week at a local pub — but on these trips “the girls” got to go.

He hated me so much, at least that’s how I felt at the time. My reviews were never great, he made comments about my clothing, he even made a few personal remarks that were hurtful.

I hate lakes; I think their gross. I am more of an ocean/beach girl. Anyway, the day was progressing as planned, the guys are drinking and trying to manuever the boat we were all on,….brilliant, I know. And, doing cannon balls into the lake. And did I mention the drinking?

I hadn’t really been engaging with these guys; I was completely satisfied to sit in a corner of the boat and read magazines. At some point, my boss said to me, why don’t you go in the water, like the rest of the team, you’re not much of a team player are you?

I’m not a great swimmer, I reply. (The big clue).

I looked back down at the magazine, and no sooner said than done, he and his cronie, another moron from our team, lift me by the feet and arms and toss me overboard. They ignored my pleas for them to stop, they ignored the fact that I don’t swim well, and they had absolutely no concern about whether there were rocks in the lake, on which I could have cracked my skull. I was completely humiliated as my co-workers looked on — and laughed!

It’s just too bad a photo wasn’t taken. Later on, an attorney told me that I would not have a good sexual harassment case in court, unless maybe I could get a class-action going. Is that what it takes? Having as many  women as possible scorned or abused before an attorney or judge will take notice.

I resigned later that year, mostly because going into the office everyday was so demoralizing.

But, what I will say to you is…if you ever experience behavior such as mine, do not do what I did and hold it in or quit. Tell someone in HR right away. No one ever, I repeat EVER has the right to treat you with less than respect and diginity.

I don’t care if it was a car company or for the Queen.

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World’s Worst Boss