I’ve spent the last few weeks packing up boxes, loading them in my car, and driving them over to Sugar and my new home. But after Sugar developed a mild case of pancreatitis, I realized that uncertainty can be nerve-wracking for your dog. Sugar would sit quietly on the couch watching me pack up our
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Potty Training Your Dog: The Costs & Budget for Dog Moms
Y’all! How come no one told me how much it costs to potty train your dog? And how come no one told me that when you move to a new home, you have to potty train your dog all over again? The last time I moved with Sugar, I realized that potty training should’ve been
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Dog Mom Money Talk: Who, Why & How to Prepare
How do you have the dog mom money talk? Especially, with someone who may not understand how expensive it is to be a pet parent. Seriously, being a dog mom is expensive. Between visits to the vet, flea and tick preventative, food, grooming, and other expenses, I spend at least 25% of my income on
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Dog Mom Expenses: 7 Hidden Costs & Saving Tips for Pet Parents
A few years ago, Sugar’s vet told me that she was due for a teeth cleaning. I thought, “What? A teeth cleaning? Like the kind you get at the dentist? That’s a thing?” I was completely shocked that something like that existed for dogs. I was even more shocked when I heard the price. My
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ChatGPT Financial Planner for Dog Moms: AI Budgeting Guide
Welcome back to the Chat…GPT. This time we’re turning ChatGPT into our own financial planner. This summer I purchased my first home. It took a lot of time, saving, and morning affirmations to achieve it. But I did it. I’m excited that my homeownership dreams are finally coming true. And Sugar has found her favorite
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How ChatGPT Can Help Dog Moms Land Their Next Job
Dog moms using ChatGPT: this one’s for you. When I was looking for a new job, someone said to me, “Be open to new career opportunities.” I was grateful for the advice. But in my head, I thought, “WTF does that even mean? How do I look for a new job or career if I don’t
