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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Stars of a hit movie, Chihuahuas are living large: 1 of 21
From celebrity purses to the silver screen Chihuahua's are everywhere, capturing the hearts of many. Before opening up your heart and home to one of these pint sized pups, its best to learn as much as possible about the breed. Chihuahua's are the smallest breed of dogs weighing up to 11-12 pounds, with most weighing much less... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My Pug: 1 of 14
Adopting an Older Pug: The Overlooked Gems of Rescue About 95% or more of the applications submitted by people looking to adopt a rescue Pug state that they are only willing to adopt a young Pug under 5 years of age. When asked why they are not open to an older dog, the reasons given run the gamut from: "I'm worried the dog w... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Things to do in winter in Telluride, Colorado: 1 of 8
Telluride, Colorado is synonymous with incredible downhill skiing. If downhill skiing or snowboarding is not your passion, don't scratch Telluride off your winter destination list. Winter in Telluride offers lots of things to do off the downhill slopes. Here are a few suggestions.1. Ice Skating: Choose from a quiet pond in Mo... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Knowing how to speak another language helped me have the most romantic adventure of my life!: 3 of 17
Beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico lay before me but my traveling companion was asleep, an empty margarita glass nearby. Looking out at the azure water I was bored with no one to talk to. Here you didn't have to choose "shopping or the beach" since vendors walked the beaches daily. You could buy blankets, clothing, jewelry or ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Your new pet: Adopt from a shelter or go through a breeder?: 13 of 68
You have made the decision to add a pet to your household. Now you need to decide where to get the new addition! If you have your heart set on a purebred puppy or kitten, your first thought might be that you have to go to a breeder. That is not always the case. Approximately 40% of the dogs and cats in pounds and shelters are... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Dieting: The best and worst movie theater picks: 3 of 10
The scariest thing to view at your local theater is not the newest horror flick; it's the nutritional information on the items at the concession stand.The first thing you notice in the theater is the smell of fresh popped popcorn. It's hard to walk past that counter filled with goodies, but knowing the nutritional facts about... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Finding the right diet for an overweight dog: 10 of 32
Has your dog gotten a little, ahem, fluffy? Just as with people, obesity can shorten a pets' lifespan so it is important to get the weight problem under control. The good news is that you don't have to deprive your best friend to get them healthy. The first thing to do is evaluate the main dog food you are feeding. Some cheap... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Wild and wacky town festival ideas: 12 of 32
Americans love a good party. That's how hundreds of communities across the country started fun and funky festivals celebrating animals, vegetables, and anything else a town can possibly lay claim to. Here are a few:Food Related FestivalsGarlic Festival, Gilroy, California You can usually find the town of Gilroy, California by... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss What's the best sugar substitute?: 8 of 20
There are various reasons for wanting to cut down on sugar intake. From weight loss to diabetes to general health, people are turning to sugar substitutes and sugar free products. Artificial sweeteners contains no or very few calories and no carbohydrates. Because of this they do not raise blood sugar which is vital for diab... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Introducing a new pet to your baby: 14 of 34
Congratulations, you're expecting a new baby. It's a time of excitement and change. Don't forget your beloved pet who was your first baby and try to make the transition easy for all your family members. Make sure that your pet is as healthy as possible before the baby arrives and up to date on all vaccinations. Have their nai... More..