Money. Let’s talk about it. Finances is the top cause of stress according to the American Psychological Association (APA). In a 2015 survey, the APA reported that 72% of Americans stressed about money at least some of the time during the previous month. So, financial health and well-being is a major part of self-care. But
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Self-Care
How to Design A Dog-Friendly Work From Home Space
Working from home is great. But when I do, Sugar wants attention and doesn’t care that I have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes. So, I learned quickly that a dog-friendly work from home space was necessary. In fact, a Forbes article reports, that nearly 25% of U.S. dog owners are willing to take
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Baking
5 Benefits to Making Your Dog A Plate for the Holidays
If I make a plate, we family. Especially, during the holiday season. If you haven’t guessed it by now, baking for me is more than just copying the recipe. It’s experiencing the love, togetherness, and the stories behind it. So, there’s no way I’m going to let Sugar miss out on her own holiday plate.
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Pupcakes
Monthly Dish: Carob Raspberry Pupcakes
This month’s pupcake recipe is all about mixing it up. I love chocolate, and I never go a day without it. However, chocolate is toxic for dogs, which means I keep Sugar far away from it. But carob is a chocolate loving dog mom’s dream. I can remix some of my favorite chocolate recipes into
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Living
What’s Pupcake Culture & How to Use it for Your Brand
Dog mom lifestyle is more than a hashtag. It’s a business opportunity. In this blog post, we’re introducing you to Pupcake Culture and how it can help your brand grow opportunities in the pet industry even if you don’t have a pet business. WHAT IS PUPCAKE CULTURE A pupcake is every dog’s favorite dessert. In
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Self-Care
What’s Cuddle Therapy & 5 Ways to Cuddle Ways to Cuddle with Your Dog This Winter
Two words. SLOW DOWN. Three more words. HUG YOUR DOG. I guarantee you’ll feel good. So, in this blog post we’re talking cuddle therapy with your dog and embracing it is another way to enhance your self-love language. WHAT IS CUDDLE THERAPY Cuddle therapy is the act of using physical touch to provide comfort and