travel • road trips & staycations
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 6th, 2014 | 3 Comments »
Going on vacation soon? Wondering what to do with your dog when you travel? Consider a doggy boot camp, combining boarding and dog training, for your dog while you're on your trip.
We recently took a 3 1/2 week family vacation to Europe. As part of our planning process, we…
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family fun • activities
by Jyl Pattee on November 13th, 2012 | 10 Comments »
With the rush of the holiday season, how do you create ways to spend quality time with your loved ones?
To encourage families to take a fresh look at their daily routines, Shout® developed the “Reprogramming America for Fun” App on Facebook this fall. Upon log-in,…
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parenting • education
by Steve Penhollow on October 25th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Did you know that October is National Pet Wellness Month? You love your pet and want it to have the best care at all times. But sometimes you can't be there to provide the care. If that happens, you need to look into finding pet care options in your area.…
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me • health & fitness
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 11th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
If you know me at least a little, it's no surprise to you that I'm totally afraid of dogs and don't even get me started talking about cats. They are all little lions in my mind. I don't know why, but I've always had a fear of animals.
Some people…
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mom • parenting
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 3rd, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Not everything about parenthood is rosy. Helping your kids maintain a positive outlook on the roller coaster ride of life can, at times, be a challenge. And this week, with the death of our dog, we definitely have been on a few twists and turns as we've tried to help…
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