Review: New Cesar Cookie Crunchies Dog Biscuits!

Before I had Shane, Bella Notte was my baby. We would spend an hour a night at the dog park, hanging out with our friends and letting her burn off some puppy energy. I would take her to the do-it-yourself groomer where we would inevitably make a huge mess & get dirty looks from the owner as Bella hates hoses. &We even stopped at doggie bakeries whenever we passed them to stop in for the best dog treats I could treat Bella to.

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Since having Shane, things have changed. Bella is too crazy & hyper to take to the park while I have Shane in tow, and since moving the dog park is very far away, so the extent of her exercise is a brisk walk a couple of times a week & a daily run-like-a-maniac session in the backyard. She no longer goes on car trips with me {it makes me nervous when I have Shane in the car as she never sits still} and whenever I pass a doggie bakery, the thought of going in to get something nice for Bella is immediately shot down by my remembering the steps it takes to get into a store with a two year old. But even though Bella isn’t quite as spoiled as she used to be, I do still love her & try to show it as often as I can.

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Even though I don’t stop at doggie bakeries for dog treats that cost more than a latte anymore, I do still give Bella a nightly treat. We’ve tried a variety of brands & flavors, but the most recent one we tried was the Cesar Cookie Crunchies- and she’s hooked!

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Available in both Rotisserie Chicken & Filet Mignon flavors, the new Cookie Crunchies are baked treats for small dogs & medium sized ones like Bella. &With only 10 calories per piece, it’s a treat that you can feel good about giving to your pup.

While I definitely didn’t try these myself, I know Bella’s a fan. She’s not particularly picky anyway, but with these- she jumped up ONTO THE COUNTER to snag the bag when I wasn’t looking. Luckily I caught her before she managed to work the resealable packaging, but that right there told me they were a hit.

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{She’s trying to look innocent- but I’m not buying it.}

Bella may not be my only baby anymore, but she’s still my fur-baby!

{You can learn more about the Cesar Cookie Crunchies on their website!}

How do you spoil your pup?

Susie’s Note: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Cesar and received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

A Cute & Easy Father’s Day Gift Idea! #ExpressYourself

Now that Mother’s Day is behind us, it’s time to start thinking about how to make Dad feel special! I love giving handmade gifts for holidays, but I’m not very crafty, so I decided on a ridiculously easy & fun craft that kids of any age can do!

what you need

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Depending on your child’s age & level of skill, you can choose to make a specific pattern or design {like polka dots or stripes} or you can do like we did & just let your kid have at it & scribble all over the mug.

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I first wrote “Happy Father’s Day!” & then let Shane just go crazy. The Painters Markers are non-toxic but can stain, so I supervised him of course, but I didn’t give him any instruction on how or where to draw. I wanted it to truly be his creation as that makes it so much more meaningful for Dad!

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Just add some nice pens or even some wrapped candies & it’ll make the perfect desk decoration and reminder of your child’s love!

{Note: The mug is intended to be used for decoration purposes only. While the Painters Markers are non-toxic, they are still not recommended for use with food or drink.}

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The Painters Markers are a great option for use with young kids because they dry almost immediately, meaning no smears or smudges from tiny fingers!

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Shane had a blast & loved that he got to use both his favorite color {green} & Daddy’s favorite color {blue}! &You can get whatever colors you want, too- Elmer’s Painters Pens are now available at Walmart in “open stock” style- meaning rather than buying a 5-pack of predetermined colors, you can pick up individual markers in a variety of colors and tip sizes for only $1.97 each! The selection of colors at our store was still small because it’s a new feature of the markers, but I’ve seen other people whose stores have a whole rainbow of colors!

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The Markers would be great for lots of other projects, too! They are acid-free, which makes them perfect for scrapbooking & journaling, and they work on all kinds of surfaces, like wood, plastic, clay, glass, metal, foam board, fabric, and terra cota. They come in three different tip sizes as well- Fine Tip, Medium Tip & Chisel Tip, so you can find the perfect sized pen for your craft!

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The Elmer’s website has a cool feature that gives craft ideas for whatever occasion you choose, so whether you’re looking for more Father’s Day ideas or a gift idea for something else, they’ve got you covered!

&Be sure to check out Elmer’s on Facebook & Twitter for more inspiration!

Susie’s Note: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™. #CBias #SocialFabric. All experiences are authentic & all opinions are my own.

Go From Drab to Fab with Allegra! #ClearBeauty

It’s Spring, which means my allergies are constant. When my allergies strike, they mostly affect my eyes, which alternate between being teary & being red and dry. So, during allergy season, I sometimes take a break from wearing eye makeup since my teary eyes are going to wipe all of the makeup away anyway. The problem is, I feel completely naked without eye makeup. Here’s why:

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I’m totally not a fan of sharing this with you but, that’s what I look like during allergy season. Anyway, I am sick of having to feel dreary just because of my allergies, and so I decided it was time to try a new allergy medicine. The one I had been using was completely generic & only had one ingredient of allergy medicines in it, but I had heard from a lot of people that they swear by Allegra. So, I decided to try it out.

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I chose a great time to try it, because as soon as I got to the allergy aisle, I saw a coupon for $2 off! The coupon was only good for the 5ct or 15ct, but that was perfect for me since I didn’t want to commit to a 30ct or higher pack since I’ve never used it & had no clue if it would work for me.

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If you’re already an Allegra user, you can also save on the 30ct pack this month at CVS when you use your CVS card! It’s marked down to only $17.99- that’s only 60 cents a day to be allergy-free. Not bad at all!

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While I was at CVS, I decided to pick up a couple of new beauty items. My mascara was running low so I decided to try a new one- the one I picked up is supposed to help grow your lashes, so we’ll see! &There was a Revlon sale so I got a second item for half off- I chose a cute eye shadow kit. So I spent $26 on a 15 ct Allegra, lash-growing mascara & eye shadow kit: which was a $5.90 savings between the Allegra coupon & the half-priced eye shadow! {Check out the rest of my shopping trip on Google+!}

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CVS always has great sales on beauty items, but you can find these this week specifically:

-Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools: Buy One, Get One 50% Off
-All Maybelline Face, Eye or Lip Products: Buy One, Get One 50% Off

Once I got home, I took the Allegra immediately. Within an hour {probably even less, but it’s hard to pinpoint} I started immediately feeling better. My eyes stopped tearing up & I stopped sneezing 10 times a minute. &I decided to put on my eye makeup!

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I finally felt like myself- both because I could have a conversation without sneezing & because I looked like myself. I can’t believe it took me this long to try Allegra! &Now that I can safely use eye makeup without it smearing all over, I think I’m going to head back to CVS for a few more Spring-inspired beauty updates!

{Be sure to check out Allegra on Twitter & Facebook to learn more- or play The Allergy Makeover Game!}

What’s your favorite Spring beauty tip?


Susie’s Note: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™. #CBias #SocialFabric All experiences are authentic & all opinions are my own.

Grant Mom’s Princess Wish This Mother’s Day!

Still looking for a last minute gift for Mother’s Day? Look no further than your local Disney Store, where you can find the new A Princess Wish fragrance collection!

A Princess Wish

The new line is the perfect mixture of a bouquet of flowers, juicy berries & golden amber and is royally fitting for any Mom! {&Since every Mom deserves to be treated like a Princess, it’s only fitting!}

There are several products available in the line so you can find the one that fits like Cinderella’s slipper:

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A Princess Wish Eau De Toilette {$24.95}

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A Princess Wish Roll-On Eau De Toilette, Body Glitter & Lip Gloss Boxed Set {$19.50}

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A Princess Wish Shimmer Body Lotion, Eau De Toilette & Body Wash Boxed Set {$29.50}

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A Princess Wish Body Wash {$12.50}

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A Princess Wish Body Lotion {$12.50}

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A Princess Wish Body Mist {$10.50}

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A Princess Wish Roll-On Eau De Toilette {$9.50}

Buy It: The collection is available now at your local Disney Store or online!

Win It: One lucky {Not Quite} Susie Homemaker reader is going to win their very own Eau De Toilette! Just enter using the super simple Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Susie’s Note: The Disney Store will be fulfilling the prize & I will be receiving the same item to thank me for my participation in this campaign. All opinions are my own as always!

Join Me TODAY for a Chat About Pets!

Update: Missed the chat? Check out the summary on The Motherhood!

Do you have a pet? Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a horse or a monkey, we want to talk about it! Join me on The Motherhood TODAY, May 10th, for a fun half-hour chat all about our furry/feathered/winged/scaled friends!

The details:

What: A live, all-text chat on The Motherhood, to talk about properly caring for the animals we choose as members of our family, and to share all of the fun pet anecdotes and photos we love!

When: Thursday, May 10, at 8 p.m. ET.  We will chat for 30 minutes!

Where: On The Motherhood, right here – http://bit.ly/IOILMF

Who: The all-text chat will be hosted by Amanda Larson of Coping with Frugality: http://copingwithfrugality.com/

Co-hosting are these lovely people:

Alaina, Dinker & Giggles: http://dinkerandgiggles.com/

Alea, Premeditated Leftovers: http://premeditatedleftovers.com/

Courtney, Joy of Momma Joyner: http://www.joyofmommajoyner.com/

Shell, {Not Quite} Susie Homemaker: http://www.notquitesusie.com/ {That’s me, woot!}

Terri, Eco Crazy Mom: http://ecocrazymom.com/

Co-host Twitter IDs:

@DinkerGiggles

@AleasLeftovers

@CourtneyJoyner

@NotQuiteSusie

@EcoCrazyMom

Host Twitter IDs:

@LegalChef18

@theMotherhood

@EmilyMcKhann

@CooperMunroe

@eolson426

During the chat, you’ll be able to share photos & stories of your pets as well as ask any questions you have. See you there!

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