I'm Back!!!

Squirrel!!!

Hey there all of my faithful readers, it's nice to be back. How was your Christmas break?
I had a good break and I got to thinking, maybe  I should start writing again. I talked to my owners about this pressing matter and they said yes. So now I'm back and ready to roll. This year of school I am starting with grade 11. This grade comes with a whole array of new subjects, such as advanced tail chasing and catching squirrels 101. It's hard going to a dog only school. All my friends are in the human school and I don't get to see them very often, but I will push through the days of learning so that I can lick my friends once again. I'm sorry that I haven't been writing for such a long time, but there is a reason for this: I went on a dog only sabbatical, and now that I have thought and rested I will bark again!

Until next time,
Tina

Wags & Kisses :)

4 : Jefferson Bethke : What's the Point of Christmas?

Hello again! Today for the Christmas countdown, I am posting a video by Jefferson Bethke about the meaning of Christmas! Hope you enjoy it!

Wags &Kisses
Tina :)

For God so loved the World He sent His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life - John 3:16

5: Christmas Music

Hello Again! It is now only 5 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS! I am so excited! Are you? Today I am going to bring you some Christmas tracks to enjoy! Have any other recommendations? Comment or email! Happy listening!

Wags & Kisses
Tina :)

“She shall bring forth a son, 
and thou shall call His name Jesus; 
for He shall save His people from their sins.” 
~ Matthew 1:21

6 : Luke 2:1-7

Hello again! For today, I'd like to share part the Christmas story in the Bible. I'll share the other parts in the next coming days, as well as some other Christmas goodies, so curl up with your fav pooch and enjoy!

Wags & Kisses
Tina :)

The Birth of Jesus Christ

Luke 2:1-7

2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 

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And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths andlaid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. - Luke 2:7

7 : Christmas Cookie Recipe (For Owners!)

Hello again! As we are exactly one week away from the day of celebrating our Lord's birth, I have a cookie recipe for all you owners to enjoy! I also posted a cookie recipe for dogs a few days ago that you can check out here : http://homeschooldog.blogspot.ca/2015/12/9-days-dog-christmas-cookie-recipe.html . This yummy and SUPER-EASY recipe is from http://www.somewhatsimple.com/ . You can find the full recipe & instruction on their website or through this link : http://www.somewhatsimple.com/lemon-cake-mix-cookies/ Enjoy!

Wags & Kisses
Tina :)

P.S. Send pics of your Christmas cookies and celebration preparations to homeschooldog.blogspot.com@gmail.com and they might end up on a future post! Happy Baking!

Courtesy of SomewhatSimple.com

3 INGREDIENT CAKE MIX COOKIES

Ingredients:

• 1 (18.25 oz) box of cake mix- any kind. (The cookies pictured here were made using a strawberry cake mix and a Funfetti cake mix)
• 2 Eggs
• 1/3 c. Vegetable Oil

Optional Ingredients:

• Frosting
• Sprinkles
• Powdered Sugar (For chocolate cake mix cookies, roll your balls of dough through a pile of powdered sugar before baking- YUM!)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375.
2. Mix cookie ingredients together.
3. Put 1 inch “globs” onto cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
4. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until the edges start to brown.

When your cookies have cooled completely, feel free to add some frosting

Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 

8 : Christmas Dogs

Hello Again! 8 days! As we're counting the days to Christmas, I thought that I'd show you some pictures of man's best friend getting into the Christmas spirit. Enjoy!

Wags & Kisses,
Tina :)

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. - Luke 2:10

9 : Dog Christmas Cookie Recipe

Hello again! It is now only 9 days till Christmas! I only have a few minutes today, but I wanted to share this Christmas cookie recipes for dogs with you all. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks amazing! Let me know how it is in the comment section if you try it!

The recipe for Apple Bacon Dog Treats is from http://www.munchinwithmunchkin.com/ and is safe for your dog to snack on while you much on your own yummy goodies. Here's the link for the full recipe and instructions : http://www.munchinwithmunchkin.com/2012/08/06/apple-bacon-dog-treats/
Enjoy!

Wags & Kisses,
Tina :)

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. - Matthew 2:10

Apple Bacon Dog Treats
courtesy of munchinwithmunchkin.com

Apple Bacon Dog Treats

Yield 18-20 treats

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup oat flour
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup ground pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
• 2 cups carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 apple, cored and sliced
• ½ cup natural peanut butter
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 egg
• 3-4 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 tbsp. bacon grease (optional)
• 1/4 cup cream cheese (optional)
• 1 tbsp. chocolate free sprinkles (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, oat flour, wheat germ, whole wheat flour, ground pumpkin seeds, and ground flax seeds.
3. Add carrots and apples to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add peanut butter, bouillon cubes, honey, egg, bacon, and bacon grease (if using) and pulse until well combined. With the food processor running, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
4. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5. Roll the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap until it is about ¼ inch thick. Press a dog bone shaped cookie cutter into the dough and transfer each cookie to the prepared cookie sheets. I also made some smaller treats for training using a small circular cookie cutter.
6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden in color. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
7. Once cool you can optionally ice the treats with cream cheese and sprinkle the tops with chocolate free sprinkles. (Great for special occasions)
8. Serve at room temperature.

Note: stored in a sealed container or cookie jar the treats will last about one week. The cookies can also be frozen for future use.

10 Days till Christmas!

Hello Again!

It is now only 10 DAYS till Christmas! I'll be doing a countdown starting today that will include all things Christmas! Recipes, gift ideas, stories, and photos all relating to Christmas will be coming your way in the next few days. Hope you enjoy these next few posts as much as I do!

As we start to count the days till Christmas (we can count them on our hands now!)( or paws!) we need to keep in mind what the real meaning of Christmas is: a celebration of our Christ's birth.

The story of Christ is so amazing, and we need to constantly give God praise & glory for it. We often lose sight of what the real meaning of Christmas is, as we have come to over-commercialize it. Think about this for a second. When you turn on the radio in December, you hear songs about Santa, snow, and warm fires. Where does Jesus fit into this? These things are not bad in and of themselves, but we need to anticipate celebrating the birth of our Savior more than wanting "chestnuts roasted on an open fire". Jesus' birth is the most amazing story you could hear. Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords came down in the humblest form on earth, a baby, in order to save our souls. Wow. He wasn't born in a palace with riches and wealth; He was born in a manger in a stable, yet He was and IS the most holy and glorious being ever in the history of time. So the next time you sit sipping your hot cocoa and curling up with your family (what can I say, I love to snuggle), listening to "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" remember what Christmas is really about : the awesome story of our Lord coming from heaven to earth to fulfill the prophesy from hundreds of years ago because He loves us. What an awesome God!

Wags & Kisses,
Tina :)

P.S. Check out this awesome song "The Night Before Christmas" by Brandon Heath on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9nALvc0CyI

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
 - Isaiah 9:6 ESV

Christmas Shopping for your Furry Friend!

Hello again!

So, it's CHRISTMAS in 14 DAYS!!!!  Have you started Christmas shopping yet? If not, you can always pick up some fashionable and affordable doggy wear at Pet smart! They have a wide variety of winter wear for pooches, to keep your best friend looking their best while staying warm and cozy. Check them out at: http://www.petsmart.com/dog/sweaters-coats/cat-36-catid-100076 Also, you can follow our Pet Smart board on Pinterest for more gift ideas for your pooch at https://www.pinterest.com/TDAMH/pet-smart/ Happy shopping!

Wags and kisses!
Tina :)

Top Paw™ Pet Holiday Light Up Christmas Tree Sweater

North Fetch Quilted Dog Vest

Top Paw™ Fair Isle Heart Sweater

"For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord" 1 Thessalonians 3:8

Hello Again!

Hello Again! Whew! This year has been crazy busy. School, summer, napping... oh wait, the last one's me! Just Kidding! Iv'e been super busy with doing things like sledding, hiking, and learning a few new tricks. I can't wait to start writing again! (You know, because I'm a dog :)) I can't believe that Christmas is in just 17 DAYS! I can't wait! :) Just to give you a heads up, you can also follow our blog on Pinterest at : https://www.pinterest.com/TDAMH/
I'll talk to all you lovely people later!

Wags and kisses,
Tina

P.S. Here's an updated picture of yours truly

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! - Philippians 4:4

Happy New Year, 2015!

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Happy New Year, 2015! I pray that we all remain faithful God Lovers all throughout the coming new year, and that we learn to love God even more! Happy New Year!

Tina

Merry (Belated) Christmas!

Merry (Belated) Christmas everyone! I hope that you had a great Christmas, and remembered the true meaning of Christmas: God's gift of love for us in the form of His one and only Son's birth! As the New Year approaches, let's not forget to keep God first and foremost in our lives! Merry (belated) Christmas and I hope that you have a great New Year! What are your party plans for the next few days? Comment and share! :)

Tina :)

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Happy December! Only a few weeks until Christmas! I'm so excited! What is your favorite thing about Christmas? Comment and answer! Mine is the family that comes over and the leftover bowl of food that I get! Can't wait for Christmas, but at least now there is snow for me to play in! Yay! Pictures to come!

Tina :)

Welcome to November! Only 1 month until Christmas!!!! In case you didn't know, November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, so I hope you are now aware of it!

Tina


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Check out this ADORABLE dog and helper! This dog is one of the smartest and cutest!

Tina

Happy October 1st! Thanks isfunny.net for this festive picture!

Tina

Fall is here! This is a picture to prove it! What is your favorite part of fall? Mine is definitely the falling leaves and sometimes sticks!

Tina

I found this gem, and I couldn't wait to share it with you! I hope you love this pic as much as I do!

Tina

courtesy of www.aplacetolovedogs.com!

I thought that you would enjoy this commercial! I sure did!

Tina

http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7jm2/fido-i-like-you

Courtesy of ispot.tv !!!!!

Isn't think picture adorable! I bet you said "awwwww!" when you saw it. I'm sorry to say, but this cutie isn't me! Thanks for the adorable pic www.reddit.com ! Happy first day of Fall!

Tina