Anyone else have a case of the Mondays? I shouldn’t complain because the day went by pretty fast, but is it bad that I’m already looking forward to next weekend?
I’ve got a really fun and unique review today! A while back the folks at Steadfast Friends contacted me and asked if I’d like to do a review on ChalkboardDogs. I’d never heard of ChalkboardDogs before but after one look at their website I knew I couldn’t resist.
ChalkboardDogs are repositionable chalkboard canine silhouettes that can be mounted on any flat surface such as a wall, door, or refrigerator. You can write on them with regular chalk or with Chalk Ink.
ChalkboardDogs come in A TON of breed silhouettes and they even offer a few “mutt” options. I decided to look for the silhouette that most closely matched Teton, who is an American Eskimo Dog and Keeshond mix. The Siberian Husky was pretty close so that’s the one I went with.
I opted not to put the ChalkboardDog on a wall, door, or fridge. It’s basically like a giant sticker and although the folks at ChalkboardDogs say that it’s repositionable, I didn’t want to chance it by potentially wrecking a wall in my house or the silhouette itself. So, what did I do?
I crafted.
Disclaimer: I actually didn’t do anything but stand around my kitchen island and squeal (out of excitement or nervousness). One of my sisters pretty much did everything and my other sister helped, as well. I hate crafting.
In thinking about how to use my ChalkboardDog, I came up with the idea to buy a poster frame, put scrapbook paper in it, and stick the silhouette on the outer plastic. (I also considered putting fabric in the frame rather than scrapbook paper but the paper won out since it was easier, quicker, and cheaper.)
Once the frame was ready, we stuck the silhouette on the plastic. It was harder than I thought it would be because of all of the detailing in the silhouette (hair, pointy ears, tail) but the detail is really what makes the ChalkboardDogs cool so I’m not complaining.
After we stuck the tail down and had to work out air bubbles (not so fun) we came up with the genius idea to use a book to smooth the silhouette onto the plastic.
So, at the end of the day, the silhouette was almost air bubble free. With hindsight I would have placed the silhouette down a bit slower and used the book smoothing method from the start.
Dog hair trapped in the frame…eh, it’s appropriate I guess.
Once the silhouette was completely stuck to the plastic I let out a few excited squeals and snapped some photos.
Cute. Cute. Cute.
I’ve been writing on our ChalkboardDog with Chalk Ink, which is pretty rad. It writes just like chalk and erases with a damp cloth.
See? I told you this was a fun and unique review!
The folks at Steadfast Friends are offering 20% off of any purchase at their website, so get on it!
Use code steadfast20% for 20% off of your very own ChalkboardDog, temporary tattoos (hilarious!), or iPhone case (I want one!).
10% of all revenue goes to their charity partners, which is pretty darn cool.
Pack is a fairly new site for dogs and their people. It’s basically like Facebook for dogs. Here’s what the folks at Pack have to say about their site:
“We believe there’s something magical about dogs and the people who love them. That’s you.
Pack is on a mission to capture that magic. We want to make it fun to celebrate and share the experiences we have with our dogs.”
Being on Pack is cool because it feels like you and your dog are members of an exclusive club that only lets a limited number of people in. And in reality, it’s not just a feeling. Pack really is exclusive in that you can’t join without an invite from someone who is already a member.
Teton has been on Pack for a few months now, but I honestly can’t tell you what the benefits are aside from connecting with other dogs and their humans in a social media setting. It’s a fun site to browse, but I’m still getting the hang of it.
Sorry I’ve been MIA. These past few days I’ve been having the worst luck with the ‘ol blog. Either my computer is acting up, the Internet is down, or a combination of both. Grrr….
Hopefully I’ll get it all figured out because I have some pretty cool reviews coming down the pike that you won’t want to miss.
I was totally excited when Christina, the owner of babyhoot, contacted me to see if I’d like to do a review of their treat bag for Her Dog Blog.
Babyhoot makes a line of quality handmade goodies for babies ranging from burpcloths to hair clips. This treat bag can also be used as a snack bag for both kids and adults or as a carrier for poop bags, your cell phone, extra cash, etc. How cute is the print?!
Once I got this adorable little thing in the mail, I threw some treats in it (the treats pictured are My Mighty Wolf Turkey Bliss Recipe) and took Teton for a walk.
The treat bag small enough to not be cumbersome around your wrist or looped through the leash but big enough to hold quite a few treats. One thing that I really appreciate about it is that it has an inner liner in case you choose to put a particularly juicy or greasy type of treat in it.
Rather than loop the elastic band around the leash, I chose to hang it from my wrist. Normally I wouldn’t like something dangling as I walk, but I really didn’t mind it at all. The elastic fit perfectly (not too snug but not too loose, either) and I honestly forgot that the treat bag was even hanging there.
While walking, the treat bag was easy to open and just like the babyhoot page says, Teton quickly understood that when the Velcro opened up it meant he was going to get a treat.
I really like this treat bag for it’s simplicity and quality. The fact that the print is adorable is an added bonus! Want another bonus? It’s only $4.00!
Head over to the babyhoot Etsy page and peruse the cute assortment of goodies for babies, kids, and dogs.
I’d never seen anything quite like it. It’s velvety and squishy, yet substantial for light to moderate chewing (Teton isn’t a big chewer so that generally isn’t a concern of mine) and has a mild and fun squeaker noise. That’s code for it’s not annoying as hell.
Sprong toys come in a variety of sizes and shapes. (You can find them all at Country Max.) I chose the Football shape because it seemed like the most versatile for throwing and chewing.
As with all new toys, The Little Blogger loved the Sprong Football for about 10 minutes and then he was over it. But, he does play fetch with it a fair amount now that it’s been around for a while. It’s one of my favorite toys to grab when Teton and I are playing because it feels good to the touch and bounces well on both carpet and hard wood.
If you’ve got a dog that loves to play fetch, I definitely recommend the line of Sprong toys!
You may remember that my friend Melissa and I took Teton and his bestie Biju to the San Juan Islands a few weekends ago.
I could go on and on about how cute our accommodations at the Snug Harbor Resort were or how great the weather was, or how many cool views, beaches, and wild animals we saw, but I think the smattering of photos that I have will take care of that for me. All I can say is, whether the weather is nice or not, a trip to the San Juan Islands with your dog is something you must do!
If you follow Her Dog Blog on Instagram (which you should! ) you may have already seen some of these photos. Either way, enjoy!
Check back soon for a new toy review. Have a wonderful night!
It’s not that oral hygiene isn’t important to us, but T was getting a dental chew a day anda raw bone on occasion, so that was keeping his teeth and gums pretty clean.
Part of the not brushing may have been laziness on my part.
So, we’re back to it.
Teton doesn’t love it, but it’s not as bad as getting a bath, so he does all right when I pin him down and brush the ol’ pearly whites 3-4 times a week.
If you haven’t already given brushing your dog’s teeth a shot, I encourage you to do so. Regular brushing will prevent gum disease, tooth decay, gingivitis, and…bad breath.