When the hubs and I seriously starting considering granting our kiddos' wish for a dog, we didn't come to the decision without a good amount of deliberation. And once we decided that we could handle all the responsibility that comes with being a dog owner, we set about ...read more
There isn't much else as exciting in a child's life as getting a new puppy. My kids had literally begged me for years before we finally took the puppy plunge ourselves. And, while dog ownership can be challenging, we wouldn't change a second of it. Our fur baby has brought so ...read more
A few months ago a new puppy joined our family. And while my husband had a dog as a kiddo, the children and I were newbies at the whole dog ownership thing. So, as you can imagine, I scoured the internet for as many tips for bringing home a new puppy that I could find. It turns ...read more
Let me ask you a question. Are you ready for a puppy? Sure, you want one, but are you really ready for one? That's a question that I had to ask myself long and hard when my kiddos started begging for their own puppy recently. Actually, let me back up. It wasn't really recently. ...read more
Do you have a cuddly, four-legged companion? It is time to celebrate Woman's best friend. This week is National Dog Week, and we've been celebrating with our beloved furry friends. A few of the Momtrends ladies are mamas to a fur babies (braggy pictures below!) and we are ...read more
I was away at college on February 14, 2004, when my mom called to tell that Dr. Vezza, our loyal and local veterinarian, had made a house call... He showed up unexpectedly, knocked at the front door, and presented my mom with a Valentine, a sweet and silly six-month-old cairn ...read more
Almost every person I know either has kids, pets, or both. With this in mind, I put together five smart home ideas for parents and pet owners with Iris By Lowe's. Motion Sensors and Lights If your household is anything like mine, you probably have a kid who wakes up almost ...read more
Think back for a moment about the past year...How many hours of happiness has your precious pet brought you? Countless hours right? There's nothing quite like the contentment that comes from curling up with your fur baby for some snuggles. Isn't it time you said thank you to your ...read more
Nothing brings warmth to a family like a beloved pet. Our four legged friend loves to be part of our daily life whether it be a playful afternoon in the yard or a quiet snuggle while we are enjoying a good read. He is sweet and cuddly and loves attention especially in the form of ...read more
