tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42772997814450544912024-03-13T22:55:23.044-07:00Faster Kittykill! Blog! Blog! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608447170594051462noreply@blogger.comBlogger921125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277299781445054491.post-62241727443757989592016-05-05T10:10:00.000-07:002016-05-05T10:10:36.214-07:00So This Happened.....<div style="text-align: justify;">
So....while I have been gone a few things happened. </div>
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First, I lost a bunch of weight and got glasses. I lost 50 pounds! Can you believe it? It took me a little over a year and I have kept it off. I did 21 Day Fix and clean eating. I can't believe how amazing I feel. I am running now and my cholesterol levels have gone from 257 to 150! It has been such a huge transformation and journey. </div>
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Something else happened that was AMAZING! OMP opened up a store! He has reopened Dr. Tongue's and is now peddling vintage toys and barware. It has been such an awesome year for him! The store is doing great, he is happier than ever and I get to go hang out and play with toys from time to time. </div>
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Not everything has been sunshine and lollipops. We had to say goodbye to Ms. Lola last summer. I miss her every day and she is forever in my heart. She was my entire world and I don't know if I will ever fully heal from losing her. </div>
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Life has been a little crazy the past year. Lots of ups and downs but at the end of the day, we are still just one big crazy family. </div>
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Two post in one day! WOW! Lucky you! There are so many changes going on and I promise to get to them later this week but first I wanted to share these yummy treats with you. Pictured below are Flourless Banana Peanut Butter Muffins, Oat Flour Fruit Muffins and Energy Bites. All are yummy and good for you! </div>
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From your blender, pour batter about 3/4 of a the way up</div>
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3/4 cup vanilla almond milk</div>
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Mix all the ingredients, including the fruit </div>
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Pour dough (it will have a funky consistency) about 3/4 of the way up. This is will not rise, so you can even fill it up to the top</div>
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2 cups dried oatmeal (DO NOT COOK IT!)</div>
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1/2 cup peanut butter</div>
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1/2 cup honey</div>
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1/2 chopped dried cranberries</div>
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I have been wanting to make these towels forever! Lola is getting older and older and accidents are bound to happen. We were going through paper towels like well....Lola was going through water. Throw in two boy dogs and the messes were getting out of hand. As a novice seamstress, these towels were so easy to make. Check out the video and make some up today! </div>
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Looks like the Pedersen boys had a bit too much fun on Christmas....</div>
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In completely unrelated news, it has been very cold here so we got Iggy a sweater. I left for work and he was not happy about his clothing options, but he was warm.<br />
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I came home 4 hours later to a nekkid Iggy. Excuse me sir, this house is not a clothing optional beach resort.<br />
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Oh well, back to sleep for a few months.<br />
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During the holiday season I go a little overboard with Dutch Christmas Cookies . It is the only time of the year I eat them. At the end of Christmas I am left with a bunch of empty tins, that for quite some time, have lived in my pantry, collecting dust. While I could just throw them out or give them to a thrift store, I thought this year I could make Cross Stitched Sewing Box for all my stitchy friends. </div>
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Creating your pattern on your tin could be your first or second step, depending on what you feel comfortable with. I spray painted my tin first and then added my pattern. The only problem I came up with is that I needed to touch up the paint job after drilling the pattern. If you paint afterwards, you may fill in the holes with paint. At any rate, to add the pattern to top of the tin does require the use of a drill so remember your safety glasses. Tape your pattern onto the lid of the tin and then drill the SQUARES of the graph. Think of how you are going to stitch the cross and this will be a no brainer. Stitch all for corner of each stitch. </div>
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I love the look of confetti glasses and plates. I think it looks so festive but it can be expensive! I bought two glasses and it ended up costing over 20.00! I decided to take matters into my own hands and make my very own. I wanted a nice place setting for Thanksgiving and below is what I created. </div>
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I used glass/enamel paint on the glassware and have washed them several times by hand. Nothing has rubbed off! I think I might make some for Christmas and the summer. </div>
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Has it really been since the 23rd since I've been here? Holy macaroni! Where did the time go? I had no idea that I have been gone for so long. I blame the Hallmark Channel. Yep, you guessed it, they got me again this year. Another year of sappy romance holiday movies. It is like a bad virus that comes back every year...a bad, sickening sweet, can't get enough of the crappy romance virus. If I had the energy, I would shake my fists at them, but I can't because I am too busy holding onto Iggy and crying about how much the guy with the perfect teeth loves the misunderstood female. </div>
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As you know by now, I am a SUCKER for a made for TV Christmas movie. It doesn't even have to be a good one. I will watch all of them. The only saving grace is that I trap OMP into my madness. Many times I have been cussed at (under his breath, of course) about getting him sucked into some sappy movie that involves a little girl dying of cancer and the town granting her last wish. </div>
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Each week Hallmark is debuting one or two new movies, but they are not the only ones who have cornered the market on holiday TV, ABC Family is making a list and checking it twice with their 25 Days of Christmas. The 25 days before Christmas is filled with our favorite movies, stop motion animation and a few new broadcast to keep our days filled joy. I will not lie to you when I say that I usually tape everything on ABC Family since a lot of it is from my childhood. </div>
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So, there ya go, one channel pulling at your heart strings while the other let's you relive your childhood memories. I know it is only November 10th but Christmas plans: shopping, watching movies, listening to music, all start after Dias de los Muertos. It will go nonstop until December 26th when Christmas is put away and I start planning for the new year. C'mon, do you really expect anything less from me? A girl needs to stay jolly and bright! </div>
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This weekend I am going to a pumpkin carving party. I don't want to do the same old thing. Baby Savers.com has over 700 free pumpkin carving patterns. There is something for everyone. None of this are naughty, they are kid friendly. You can find them <b><a href="http://www.babysavers.com/free-pumpkin-carving-patterns-halloween-pumpkin-templates/">here. </a></b></div>
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This ring. I need it. I need everything in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mrd74?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Moon Raven's</a> shop. Oh OMP-are you listening to me? </div>
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Well, there ya go my little chickadees! Some cuteness, some sassy and a little craft. How's that for a Friday? Have a great weekend! Get out there and enjoy the fall season! </div>
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Is your little monster a pick eater? Why not serve them up some yummy worms! These are SO gross but very yummy. They are perfect for your next Halloween party or just a night in, watching your favorite scary movie. Check out the video below on how to make your very own jello worms and other dismal delights.<br />
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For the upcoming days till Halloween, I am sharing some of my older Craftster Halloween videos, You definitely want to do a lot of this craft outside. If you don't do it outside or in a well ventilated area, they will be carving your tombstone.<br />
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It is no secret that I love Halloween. I will spend an entire weekend decorating the house. One of the main focal points of our decorations is the mantle. This year, with a little help from Craftster, I decided to mix it up a bit with spooky glowing heads, lost souls and treats for your little monsters. </div>
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Poor little Pete, he is just trying to survive with these three little monsters! </div>
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Check out <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/">Picmonkey</a> for more haunted ideas. </div>
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Oh my gawwwd! You guys! We made it to Friday and it is the first weekend in October-time to get our spook on! Have you decorated yet? What are you waiting for? </div>
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Each year OMP and I get a new Halloween ornament for our trees. Disney has put out several ornaments that I am just dying over. I really need one. They have several designs from Nightmare Before Christmas. You can see all of them<a href="http://www.disneystore.com/pumpkin-king-ear-hat-ornament-tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas/mp/1334540/1000344/"> here. </a></div>
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.starshinechic.com/2012/10/happy-halloween.html">Starshine Chic</a> for this brilliant idea. Instead of putting away my beach and tiki decor for the season, I can use it to make a Cousin It. Love it! </div>
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Dogs in costumes....never gets old. (if this is your dog, please let me know, I want to give you credit for this brilliant costume)</div>
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Okay, time for me to get off the computer and spookify my house. Hope your weekend is filled with lots of October fun and maybe a dog martini or two. </div>
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From the depths of the sea comes a legend...a monster. He has been known to take down ships, destroy men's lives and in his spare time, collect rick rack for art projects. </div>
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I stitched this piece up but couldn't figure out just how to frame it. I decided to have the octopus coming out of the sea, looking for his next victim, or pieces of rick rack; whichever came first. </div>
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I love Halloween. There is just something magical about this month. Come join me, if you dare, for a month long tribute to one of my favorite holidays. </div>
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Before your ghouls, I mean, guest reach your humble abode, knock their socks off with the spooky and sparkly Halloween themed wreaths. </div>
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I recently made this wreath for my friend Crystal. It was very simple. The balls are Halloween ornaments-just simply glue them on and go! </div>
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The second wreath is an oldie but a goodie. I made him a few years ago for Craftster. I call him Chuck. </div>
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UGH! Mama's got a cold. My throat feels like I gargled with sandpaper. Doesn't my body realize that I do not have time for this mess. I think I need to quarantine myself, watch some bad movies and nurse myself back to health with a cocktail or two. </div>
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There is nothing tea and rum won't fix. Combine the two and you have perfection. Bran's Dram is a perfect combination of warmth, both from the rum and the hot tea, honey to sooth your throat and a little bit of lemon for taste. </div>
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Can you feel it? Fall is here! You can smell the difference in the air. No longer is our house filled with the beach and summer. We have switched over to our fall smells and decor. I love it! </div>
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Do you have kids or maybe, like me, you are big kid yourself. Either way, you should check out the Octonauts. The books and show have been around for some time but on the Disney channel, they are still going strong. Think Thunderbirds meet Sea Lab with cute animals and you have the Octonauts. You can read their books, see all their adventures and see other amazing art from Meomi <b><a href="http://www.octonauts.com/">HERE</a></b>. PS-the toys are ADORABLE! </div>
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Cooler temps can only mean that it is time for me to assess my scarf situation. I love scarfs! I really should learn to crochet better or even try my hand at knitting. In the meantime, I can always sew a new scarf for this fall. <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/">Flamingo Toes</a> put together a great list of 30 DIY scarves to make that require no knitting needles. Check out their <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/2013/09/30-fabulous-diy-scarf-tutorials/">awesome list.</a> </div>
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If this is your dog or you know whose dog it is, please let me know so I can come over and smooch it, </div>
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Well cats and kittens, mama has got a lot of work to do this weekend. It's time for me to jump off the couch and get to it. Hope your weekend is filled with silly animals, puppies to kiss and thoughts of the fall season. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608447170594051462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277299781445054491.post-45010488539616047172014-09-25T16:14:00.000-07:002014-09-25T16:14:29.122-07:00Tute Thursday: Dyeing Your Own Embroidery Floss <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always wanted to try dyeing my own embroidery floss but was scared that I would ruin it. What if it turned out ugly pea green mixed with 70's brown? About.com gave me a chance to write a tutorial for dyeing your own variegated floss, It was so easy! I can't believe I missed out for so long. Now I want to dye everything! </div>
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Since this was my first try, I didn't want to put a lot of money into dye so I went with a very simple commercial dye.</div>
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For dyeing floss, I didn't want to make up the entire batch of dye. I only wanted to make enough to fill the squirt bottles. I also wanted to do this so I could make variegated floss. I added two cups of hot water to the squirt bottle, then added 1 tablespoon salt, and started adding dye, about 1/4 of the packet. The salt is for cotton fabrics and floss. It helps the dye adhere to the floss better. If you want the dye to be a stronger color, you can keep adding to it. To check and see how vibrant the color was, I tested a little squirt on a paper towel. </div>
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To prepare the area and the floss, I put down plastic wrap to cover my area, not too much, just enough to cover the area and lay the floss on top. I then took my floss and ran it under hot water. I squeezed out the excess water and laid it on my plastic wrap.</div>
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Now the fun part! Squirt your dye onto the floss. Be prepared, it will run! As you can see from the picture, the colors did bleed into each other, which is fine since I wanted variegated floss.</div>
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One way to stop the dye from bleeding onto the floss is to add a little at a time, pick up the plastic wrap and then mix into the floss. Continue to add your colors.</div>
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After you have all the colors you want on your floss, wrap it up with the plastic wrap. The color will darker over time. You can let it sit for a day and have dark vibrant colors, or let it sit for a few minutes and have muted tones. It is up to you and experiment with color. Have fun with shades .</div>
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After you have your desired color, rinse out your floss and let it air dry. You certainly can dry it in the dryer but I prefer to air dry. Once it is dry, have fun and get to stitching with your one of a kind floss. </div>
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One of my favorite Fall smells is cinnamon. The cooler weather mixes with cinnamon so well. When you have cinnamon in your drink, it warms up not only your body, but also your senses. </div>
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While the rain and cool weather has hit my area, my home state is still very hot and humid. OMP can not believe that it is still in the 80's during October. For my southern friends who are still sweating it out, here's my refreshing yet spicy drink to honor you. </div>
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Every fall I get excited for my old favorite TV shows to return and to find some new favorites along the way. This year is no exception. I think I am more excited this season than I have been in quite some time. </div>
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I am just giddy that 5 of my old favorites that are coming back. Let's start with Sunday night. </div>
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I love America's Funniest Videos. Don't judge me. I can not resist little kids getting knocked in the noggin with beach balls. It's hysterical. You know you laugh at football in the groin. This is the 25th year it has been on and is the last year for the best host, in my opinion, Tom Burgeron. It is on Sunday nights at 7:00pm</div>
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Right after America's Funniest Videos is a show that I just recently fell in love with, Once Upon a Time. I tried watching this when it first started and it was just so corny. It did not hold my interest. I decided, a few years later, to give it another chance when they brought in the Wicked Witch from Wizard of Oz. I binge watched every past season and I'm finally caught up. I'm not sure how the Frozen theme is going to play out. Quite frankly, I'm a little leery, as I was not a fan of the movie, but we shall see. I know it will be silly fun, </div>
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For something more deep and disturbing, American Horror Story comes back with a sideshow theme. I have heard that the clown alone is so disturbing that it may be too scary to air. Now I'm intrigued. There is a lot of disturbing images and storylines in this show but like all bad wrecks, we are inclined to watch. </div>
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Justified is back for its final season and I will give you one reason to watch...Sam Elliott. I don't think I need to say anymore.</div>
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For new shows, I am over the moon about Gotham. The show takes place starting when Bruce Wayne loses his parents. It basically goes through what made the villains so evil. Everyone has a back story and this series is all about that. </div>
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Sometimes having a nice glass of wine is just what the doctor ordered after a long day of dealing with the world. You want something with a nice taste but you don't want to blow all of your mad dollars bills. Don't worry, I've got you covered with a few tasty and cheap bottles of wine. </div>
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I am a fan of local spirits and this House Wine is made in the Pacific Northwest. It has nice hints of citrus (grapefruit, hint of lemon) with small undertones of vanilla. It is a very crisp wine and goes great with summer foods and seafood. This wine is a great price at 10.00</div>
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I am a huge fan of a Shiraz. I absolutely love the subtle sweet candy taste to it. Paringa's Shiraz has a cherry, oak chocolate taste to it. It is perfect for the cold rainy nights, reading or stitching by the fire. This wine is another nice cheapy surprise at 10.00 a bottle. </div>
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<u><b>Wilson Creek Almond Champagne</b></u></div>
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You guys KNOW I need to get my champagne on. I LOVE it! It really is good for the soul, but mama does not want to break the bank while drinking it. I discovered the most intoxicating champagne that is also from the west coast, Wilson Creek Almond Champagne. I am not going to lie to you-a glass of this with a little slice of peach and you will be in HEAVEN! While the taste is heavenly, the price will keep your feet on the ground at around 12.00. </div>
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These are just a few inexpensive choices for you. You can still have flavor without breaking the bank. Pick one up today and enjoy a glass!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608447170594051462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277299781445054491.post-2045257352610606412014-09-14T07:09:00.000-07:002014-09-14T07:13:46.996-07:00Scrappy Dog Sunday -The Gus Edition <div style="text-align: justify;">
I have a new obsession...Gus. Gus is a Jack Russell/Pug mix. He is blind and deaf. When I first laid eyes on Gus and immediately thought, "why can't I have a bigger house and a bigger paycheck?" I instantly feel in love with this little guy. I worried about him and hoped that he would be adopted. </div>
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He is adapting very well to his new home and loves his siblings and when not attacking the laundry, loves snuggling with his new mom. Every time I read about Gus, I start to happy cry because I know that he will be loved and have the best time of his life. </div>
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I don't know his new mom but I have been following him on his own <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gus/775391382499952?fref=ts">Facebook page</a>. Check out his videos-he is feisty! He is 100% pure scrap! Lola approves of this little boy.</div>
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Having a pet with special needs can be time consuming. I'm not going to lie to you, it is work but it is also amazing. Rescues need our love, they need us. Even if you want a breed specific pup, there are rescues. Yes, you are not sure what you are getting into, but isn't that the fun part of life? Who knows, you might end up with a Gus or an Iggy or a Pete (if it is the last two, then I apologize in advance)</div>
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Don't forget to love your furry child (or furry spouse) today. It is good for your soul. </div>
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