I am willing to spend a bit more for dog food & treats that are better for our dogs. They are,afterall, a part of our family. I don't have to though, because with Pooch & Bones I can get healthy treats for my pups and spend the same amount I used to on dog treats from the store.

Pooch & Bones has a variety of organic treats that your dogs will love and enjoy. You won't find these treats anywhere else! There are coconut cremes, yapper crackers, pineapple crunchies, cranberry yapples, peanut butter pretzels and oh so much more. The two treats that my dogs Laiken & Raven were happy to review were the Chicken Littles and Love Bites.





Chicken littles are made of pure chicken powder, peanut butter, honey, eggs, oat flour, and brown rice flour. They sound good enough for me to eat, but I'd have to fight the dogs for them! Raven LOVED the chicken littles. They were without a doubt her favorite. Chicken Littles are extremely moist and perfect for her little puppy teeth.

Brandi of Pooch & Bones was kind to also include a sample of the Love Bites. The love bites are filled with cranberries, coconut, vanilla, egg, oat flour, and brown rice flour. Laiken is a meat loving dog. If fruit or veggies drop on the floor he'll sniff it and leave it alone. I was very surprised that he loved the Love Bites, even more so than the Chicken Littles. He even stole one from Raven who chased after him. Love Bites are harder so they take Raven longer to eat, but are great for keeping her occupied.



It's hard to get a good picture when you have two pups who really want the treats in your hand. ;)


I feel good knowing that I am giving my pets a healthy treat and you will too. All of Pooch & Bones treat bags have their ingredients on the back of the bag so I know exactly what my pets are eating. I was so thrilled with the excellent customer service & treats from Pooch & Bones that I purchased more the same day I received my review treats. I ordered more chicken littles, the training treats, and pineapple crunchies which are both dogs new favorite treat!


If you live in the Richmond, Virginia area be sure to check out the Perky Pups meetup. It's a group for pups under 15lbs. Pooch & Bonesalso posts local dog events on their facebook wall.

I was very impressed with how fast the treats shipped. Pooch & Bones has excellent customer service & you can expect any questions you have to be answered quickly. I love that!


One of my lucky followers will win their choice of treat from Pooch & Bones(leash holder not included). I was provided with Pooch & Bones samples to review. The opinions I have shared are my honest opinions and may differ from others. Many thanks to Pooch & Bones for supplying the products for the review and giveaway. This giveaway ends 4/14/2011

Links you may need when entering this giveaway

Pooch & Bones Facebook Page
Pooch & Bones Etsy Shop
His Little Mrs Facebook Page
His Little Mrs on Twitter

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I have a confession to make. When it comes to makeup I (like I'm sure others do) look more at price than quality when purchasing makeup. I usually end up at Walmart buying what's on sale, what I have a coupon for....what's CHEAPEST! One of my "resolutions" is to care less about the cost of my makeup and more about how it looks and how long it will last. I find that with the cheaper makeup I purchase it only lasts a couple hours and then I need to reapply. So it may seem like I am saving money, but in reality I have to use more so it doesn't last as long.

Apothica carries some of the best cosmetics including Clinique, GloMinerals and NARS. They also have a line of makeup called Hourglass Cosmetics. Hourglass Cosmetics have a full range of products. These include bronzers, blushes, lipsticks, concealers, and many more! Now I'll be honest, when I first saw the prices I did a double take. I'm sure you may seem them as well and think it's too much for makeup. After learning about Hourglass Cosmetics, I am sure that you will be convinced (like I was) that it really is worth the extra money. This makeup is luxurious & sophisticated. It incorporates some of the most advanced skin technologies. It makes your skin healthier while enhancing your natural beauty.

The hourglass cosmetic lipsticks will hydrate and soften your lips instantly. They contain Vitamin E that moisturizes and protects. The colors are very long lasting so you don't have to constantly reapply. You will have kissable lips at all times! The velvet cream lipsticks come in a variety of colors that you will love.

I have never used a makeup primer before so I am dying to try the Hourglass Cosmetics Mineral Primer. It prepares your skin for long lasting, flawless makeup application. It's weightless and eliminates the look of pores, wrinkles. It's perfect for a look of smoother, more refined skin. A wonderful plus is it also will help protect you from skin damage.


I love eye shadows so those are also on my list of things to try from Hour Glass Makeup. The visionaire eye shadows include a double end shadow brush as well.

Be sure to check out the sale section at Apothica. It is filled with products that are 20- 70% off! It's a great way to stock up on great quality, inexpensive products from Apothica. Apothica even offers free shipping on all orders over $49. Not only does Apothica have amazing makeup, they also carry perfumes, candles products for your home, laundry, and your man:)

One of my very lucky reader who enters this giveaway will win a $25 giftcard that can be used at Apothica, Skincare RX, & SkinBotanica. Giveaway ends 3/30/11








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Disclaimer: I was not paid for this hosting this review & giveaway and I did not receive a product for this review & giveaway. The opinions I have shared are my own and may differ from others. Many thank to Apothica for providing the giftcard for the giveaway.

I can't believe our anniversary is on Sunday. This first year has really flown by. We'll be celebrating by going on a cruise right after our anniversary. I am so excited. It'll be great to have a vacation and have a "honeymoon" since we didn't really have one since we moved 2 days after our wedding. I am so looking forward to having a wonderful time with my hubby!

"Dr. Yvonne Thornton seems to have it all, a long and accomplished medical careet, a loving family, and an unsinkable personality. But these successes have not come easily- rather, they are the result of hard work, strong determination, and the unyielding support of loved ones. " From Something to Prove

In Something to Prove, Dr. Yvonne Thornton writes of her inspiring life as one of the first African American woman doctors in the United States. She shares her ups and her downs, her triumphs, and the obstacles she overcame while trying to be not only an amazing doctor, but also a mother.

I do not believe that Something to Prove has one dull moment in the entire 267 pages. It begins with Dr. Thornton fighting to save a patient's life who has difficulties following the birth of her first child. Dr. Thornton struggles between making a decision that will take away the chance of future children for the patient & performing a risky procedure that she has only done twice. She does not take the "easy" way out, she thinks with her mind and also her heart. She has compassion for her patients which I think somewhat lacks with a lot of doctors now.

Dr. Thornton was given an office in a sub-basement. The office is so well described that when reading I felt like I was there. It was not by any means a place where a patient felt they had privacy or felt comfortable, but Dr. Thornton quickly changed that. She was more than a doctor to these patients. Dr. Thornton was a friend & confidant.

When you tell your children they can be anything you want or when you're looking for a role model, you can think of Dr. Thornton. She makes mistakes and admits to them. She doesn't pretend that anything is easy. She gets hurt, but refuses to let those that hurt her know because as her father told her it doesn't do any good.

" I was my father's daughter." That is one of my favorite lines in Something to Prove. Dr. Thornton goes on to say that she was living his dream. This is something I believe many of us can relate to. We try to reach the high expectations set by our parents. Afterall, we all have something to prove. Each chapter begins with an inspirational quote from Donald Thornton Dr. Thornton's father. Each page teaches you a new lesson, motivates you just a little more than before.


I must admit, it's been awhile since I've really sat down and taken the time to read a real book. Life is sometimes so hectic that I don't have the time (or make the time) to read a good book. So when approached to do a review on Something to Prove, I jumped at the chance. It gave me the push I needed to really sit down, breathe, and read. I had no excuses not to read. I was instantly hooked on the style of writing and the intense perspective she shares on her life. I know very little about the medical world, but this book was so easy to understand. When medical terms are used the author explains them into a way someone with no medical knowledge can understand. Everyone can take a few minutes to read a few pages every day. It was so inspiring, so comforting, and motivating to read about someone achieving their dreams.

Yvonne Thornton is also the author of The Ditchdigger's Duaghters. It is a memoir of her life growing up in a poor family. It shares of her parents who were set on all their children growing up to become doctor's and changing their lives. It's the next book on my must read list. I truly enjoyed Something to Prove and I am sure you will to.

You can purchase Something to Prove from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or other bookstores near you.


You can also learn about other great books, chat & discuss with other readers at
BookTrib. They have fantastic giveaways!

We have all seen those cheesy commercials about stopping bad breath before it starts. There are so many toothpastes out there that it's often hard to choose. Most toothpastes do little to nothing for bad breath and really do not improve your gum health. There is one line of dental products that I trust to naturally improve my dental health & is one I will I will trust use before a visit to the dentist. TheraBreath is a line of natural oral care products that are great for gum health & bad breath.

I received TheraBreath mouthwash, toothpaste, and lozenges to review. I loved the convience of the TheraBreath Mouth Wetting Lozenges. They are great to slip in your purse, wallet, or pocket. You can discreetly freshen your breath. TheraBreathproducts are not overly minty, which I really liked.




Did you know that most mouthwashes contain alcohol? Therabreaths products are all natural and chemical free.

They also have affordable, natural teeth whitening products. Forget about spending hundreds of dollars for a white smile. You can buy a kit of Therabreath whintening products for only $54! After only 4-5 applications you will see a noticeable difference & be receiving compliments on your new smile.

One product I really need to get my hands on is the Dr. Katz for Dogs + Cats Oral Solution. We have not found a solution for my eldest dog's bad breath, yet. With as well at Therabreath has worked for me I'm sure it would help our dog! It has been recognized for effectively reducing plaque and tartar in animals. With use twice a day it will knock out their bad breath.


One of the great things about TheraBreath is they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee policy. You can try their products out without any risk. The packaging of TheraBreath is recycable and the products are never tested on animals. TheraBreath really is great to the environment, animals, and you of course.

TheraBreath offers free shipping on orders over $99 and shipping is fast!


Two of my lucky readers will each receive a tube of TheraBreath toothpaste and Therabreath oral rinse. This giveaway is open to the US only and ends 3/15/2011

I was provided with TheraBreath products to review. The opinions I have shared are my honest opinions and may differ from others. Many thanks to TheraBreath for supplying the products for the review and giveaway. This Giveaway Will end 3/16/2011



Links you may need for the giveaway

TheraBreath
Therabreath on Facebook
Therabreath on Twitter
His Little Mrs on Facebook
His Little Mrs on Twitter


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- Fill out your name & email
- Complete the mandatory entry
-Check the boxes of the additional entries you have completed
-Show me the link to where you have my button or to your blog post about the giveaway
-Count up your total number of entries and put it in the last box.
-To claim your entry for the daily picket fence vote, simply put your name and email in the first box. Put anything in the mandatory entry box and then check the picket fence vote option and the the number "1" in the total entries box.
-You can comment on the actual post "entered" so that you don't enter more than once, if you'd like. It's not required, just to help you remember if you've already entered!