Little Beagle's Blog :: Christmas Gifts for Your Pups!

Well, Lexie's taking over again! She's picked put some great canine wish list items for your four legged babies :)

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DYI Pet gifts ideas:

BAKING
These yummy looking homemade treats are perfect poochie stocking stuffers!

Cleo’s Pumpkin Dog Biscuits via Simmer 'till Done

2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons dry milk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups brown rice flour 
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

Preheat oven to 350.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs and pumpkin to smooth. Stir in dry milk, sea salt, and dried parsley (if using, optional). Add brown rice flour gradually, combining with spatula or hands to form a stiff, dry dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface (can use the brown rice flour) and if dough is still rough, briefly knead and press to combine.

Roll dough between 1/4 – 1/2″ – depending on your dog’s chew preferences, ask first – and use biscuit or other shape cutter to punch shapes, gathering and re-rolling scraps as you go. Place shapes on cookie sheet, no greasing or paper necessary. If desired, press fork pattern on biscuits before baking, a quick up-and-down movement with fork, lightly pressing down halfway through dough. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully turn biscuits over, then bake additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on rack before feeding to dog.

Makes up to 75 small (1″) biscuits or 50 medium biscuits

MAKING

Pet ID Tags using a downloadable template via Martha Stewart (Mommy & I's hero). Find the template & directions here. 

BIY (Buy it Yourself) Pet Gift Ideas: 

If you are too busy of a doggie mommy for baking & making here are some awesome little gifts some other talented human made for you!

L.L. Bean's Premium Dog Couch - Who needs to be crowded on the couch with your Mommy & Daddy when you can have your very own?!

Hand-stamped metal ID tags via FetchAPassionTags

Wagwear gum rubber chew toy in 4 scents: Chocolate, Pistachio, Cashew & Peanut Butter

4-piece sushi squeak toy set from Nip & Bones. 

All of these sites have other great ideas too - and for the kitty's in your life, if you are more of a feline lover :)

Happy Hoooowwwlidays!!!

WOOF!

Recipe Corner :: Salted Caramels

Under the weather today so this recipe corner will be short & sweet (literally :))! These tasty little guys would make perfect holiday gifts!

The how-to & recipe is here!

I found this recipe via FoodGawker. (Not a website I recommend if you are trying to diet, btw ;)  

Trendy Tuesday :: Monograms

It's a classic concept turned trendy ... loving all the things getting monogrammed these days!

{Pillows, IPhone Cover, Place Setting, Framed Letter}

{Napkins, Gift Boxes, Key Necklace, Notecards}

{Favors, Tray, Lounge Chair, Ties}

{Window Covering, Bins, Invitation Suite}

Mood Board :: Metallic Glam

I'm a serious sucker for all things metallic so you are in luck - 3 boards in one day!! Gold, Silver & Bronze... XOXO <3

First Row :: Gold Pearls, Glitter Curtain, Thread, Sequin Jacket

Second Row :: Totes, Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Thank You 

First Row :: Silver nails, Ceiling with Chandelier, Bouquet

Second Row :: Sheer dress, Heels, Dresser 

Top Row :: Glitter jacket, Bronze cake, heels

Second Row :: Lighting, Bronze tub, Chair 

and because I had a hard a time choosing, here are some delicious metallic interiors for the cherry on top...

{bronze bathroom, pendants, metallic wallpaper, fireplace, kitchen}

{Quickie} :: Decking the Halls, A Preview

Spent Saturday evening with one of my favorite girls in the whole wide world decorating her sweet little condo for Christmas. Michael & I aren't decorating this year because of the move so this held me over... several hours & 5 tons of glitter later .... here's a little sample! {More to come later!}

Yes, the table runner is vintage sheet music - thank you, Pinterest!

{Real} Little House :: The Namesake

Well it's the end of our first week here at Little House so I thought what is more fitting than finally introducing you to it's namesake?! In case you haven't gotten around to reading the "About Me" section here is a quick overview:

The Little House is a little gem of a fixer upper nestled in what I like to call an 'up & coming neighborhood' in West Fort Worth. Michael's Grandfather owns the home and has made us a heck of a deal, an offer we can't refuse really, so in an effort to be responsible, as debt free as possible, newlyweds we are going to make the most of it. This little house has a lot of potential so I can't wait to uncover it all & chronicle it here on this blog.

So.... drum roll please....

First off, I can't WAIT to paint over this yellow trim and jazz up this curb appeal! So, on today's post I want to share some exterior paint and curb appeal inspirations I've been pinning:

I love the paint color scheme here. Especially the turquoise door. Gray + turquoise = my heaven. 

Eventually I would love to enclose the porch in like this photo. But until then this photo with the colorful door and topiary on either side of the porch will do: 

and of course... I love hydrangeas!

Apologies on the different fonts on today's post.... things are acting crazy and I don't know why! ;)

Little Beagle's Blog :: Holiday Leftovers for Pets

We don't have human children.... yet. So, Lexie is pretty much the light of our life at this point. So, I thought this blog wouldn't be complete without her input! So I will let her weigh in every once in awhile :)

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Thanksgiving has come and gone & Christmas is just around the corner. We all know that us doggies love holiday scraps but it's important for doggie Mommy's & Daddy's to know what's good & bad for us poochies. All of the information below was found here.

It's tempting to make us a plate & let us share in the festivities (and believe me, we want you too!) but it's important to know a few things that are just bad news.

1. Avoid stuff that will upset our stomach. All pets digestive systems are different. Pay attention to past sensitives and plan accordingly.

2. Don't overwhelm us with a bunch of new things at once. We shouldn't be used to eating so much human foods at once, so be gentle on us!

3. Nothing with onions or other alliums (garlic, leeks, scallions) Small well cooked portions of these things may be okay but large quantities can lead to toxic anemia - BAD NEWS!

4. No Chocolate! I think this is a given - baking chocolate is especially toxic.

5. No grapes or raisins. These can cause kidney failure in dogs. Mostly in large quantities over time but no need to risk it! Especially during the Holidays!

6. No xylitol. This is a common sugar substitute - common with cooking for diabetics. It is DEADLY to dogs.

7. No macadamia nuts. Just not recommended.

8. No alcohol. DUH!

Here is a list of super yummy stuff we love & it's 100% a-okay for us!

1. Turkey. Make sure and remove all fat & skin!

2. Mashed Potatoes. No extra ingredients!

3. Cranberry Sauce. Small portions only, it can have a lot of sugar!

4. Macaroni & Cheese. It's better for us without the cheese, but where's the fun in that!!?!???

5. Green Beans. NOT green bean casserole.

Happy Holidays!

WOOF!