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A Frugal Way to Bring the Farm to Your Table - Plant a Vegetable Garden!

My kids look forward to planting their very own garden every year! It has been our tradition for many years, to plant a vegetable garden on Memorial Day. It is a frugal summer activity that helps us bring the farm to the table. They love picking out seeds, helping get the garden ready and planting it.

Planting a vegetable garden is always fun. The kids take pride in their garden and do a great job planting the seeds and labeling each row.

Not only do we grow our own veggies, we grow our own meat as well, cows and pigs! 

Florida Orange Grove

We also have a friend who has chickens, we get most of our eggs from her! 

The rototiller that my husband uses used to be my grandpa's.  I remember him using it in his garden when I was a kid!

Planting a garden is so much more that just a garden. Not only is it fun for the kids but it is also a valuable learning experience. 

• It teaches them responsibility: they have to water, weed and care for the garden in order for it to grow.
• It teaches them about home farming and its benefits: fresh, organic vegetables that are delicious and healthy!
• It teaches them about community: they enjoy filling their wagon with their fresh picked vegetables and walking to the neighbors house to share their veggies of love!
• It teaches them about teamwork and family: look at what we can accomplish when we work together as a team. 

Plus, it is always a fun way to spend valuable time together with them, making lifelong memories! 

How do you bring the farm to your table? 

We Bought a Zoo - DVD & Book Giveaway

 Sometimes I feel like I live in a zoo, but that's what makes everyday fun and exciting! The upcoming family flick We Bought a Zoo, is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on April 3.  I have the pleasure of offering one copy of the DVD and original novel for a giveaway!

FROM DIRECTOR CAMERON CROWE COMES THE UPLIFTING TALE BASED ON A TRUE STORY

Featuring Family Friendly Audio Track The Whole Family Will Go Wild for this Heartwarming Adventure Starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson On Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download April 3

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) and starring Matt Damon (Contagion, True Grit), Scarlett Johansson (Iron Man 2, Vicky Cristina Barcelona) and Thomas Haden Church (Easy A, Sideways), WE BOUGHT A ZOO is “a sweet-natured tale…that you’ll want to see with your kids” (Liz Braun, Jam! Movies).

Benjamin Mee (Damon) is a Los Angeles newspaper columnist and adventure writer who, as a single father, faces the challenges of raising his two young children. Hoping that a fresh start and a new life will restore their family spirit, Mee quits his job and buys an old rural house outside the city with a unique bonus feature: a zoo named the Rosemoor Animal Park, where dozens of animals reside under the care of head zookeeper Kelly Foster (Johansson) and her dedicated team. With no experience, limited time and a shoestring budget, Mee sets out with the support of his family and the local community to reopen the zoo. Now, Benjamin is no longer reporting an adventure story; he’s living it in his own backyard.

Featuring an incredible musical score composed by Jónsi of the band Sigur Rós, the WE BOUGHT A ZOO Blu-ray is loaded with over 2½ hours of special features including 20 deleted and extended scenes, a gag reel, four behind-the-scenes featurettes, commentary with Director Cameron Crowe, star J.B. Smoove (The Sitter, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and Editor Mark Livolsi, and more. The film also features an English Family Friendly Audio Track that earned the Dove Seal of Approval. The Blu-ray and DVD will be available for an average retail price of $24.99 and $19.99 respectively. Prebook is March 7.

Top Films to Watch this Easter

This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 8th, the week of the DVD & Blu-ray release for We Bought a Zoo, a film centered around a widowed father who moves his family to a struggling zoo and takes on the challenge of renovating it, instilling in his children life’s most important lessons in the process. In this feature, we will highlight films that contain the theme of Easter or are family-friendly, to watch on this holiday and/or include in Easter baskets, in addition to We Bought a Zoo.

FROM DIRECTOR CAMERON CROWE COMES THE UPLIFTING TALE BASED ON A TRUE STORY



Featuring Family Friendly Audio Track The Whole Family Will Go Wild for this Heartwarming Adventure Starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson On Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download April 3

This Easter, be unpredictable, do something crazy and embrace your wild side! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents an inspiring adventure based on a true story of one man who brought a zoo back to life and family back together in WE BOUGHT A ZOO, arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download April 3. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) and starring Matt Damon (Contagion, True Grit), Scarlett Johansson (Iron Man 2, Vicky Cristina Barcelona) and Thomas Haden Church (Easy A, Sideways), WE BOUGHT A ZOO is “a sweet-natured tale…that you’ll want to see with your kids” (Liz Braun, Jam! Movies).

Benjamin Mee (Damon) is a Los Angeles newspaper columnist and adventure writer who, as a single father, faces the challenges of raising his two young children. Hoping that a fresh start and a new life will restore their family spirit, Mee quits his job and buys an old rural house outside the city with a unique bonus feature: a zoo named the Rosemoor Animal Park, where dozens of animals reside under the care of head zookeeper Kelly Foster (Johansson) and her dedicated team. With no experience, limited time and a shoestring budget, Mee sets out with the support of his family and the local community to reopen the zoo. Now, Benjamin is no longer reporting an adventure story; he’s living it in his own backyard.

TOP FILMS TO WATCH THIS EASTER

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

Author C.S. Lewis brings about many religious overtones in his work – including in his famous Chronicles of Narnia. The first published book of the series – “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tells the story of four siblings who enter the magical land of Narnia through a portal in their wardrobe. With the help of an-all knowing lion, Aslan, the siblings learn of their destiny to help save Narnia. Though the literary works and film adaptations are generally regarded as fantasy, there are many parallels to the Christian ideology, such as Aslan’s representation of Jesus Christ. Aslan sacrifices his life to save one of the siblings but is then resurrected from the dead.

Winner Announcement: $25 Dapper Snappers Gift Certificate Giveaway

The Dapper Snapper is an adjustable kids belt that will quickly and easily fix all those saggy little toddler pants.  This quick-fix was invented by a mom who has "been there, done that!"

I want to thank everyone who entered my $25 Dapper Snappers Gift Certificate Giveaway.   I would also like to thank the giveaway sponsor for providing this great giveaway for my readers. 

The lucky giveaway winner is:

The Adventures of Tintin - Movie Review

Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy, embark on an action packed journey around the world! "The Adventures of Tintin follows the exciting exploits of a young reporter, his dog, a sea captain with a drinking problem, and a couple of bumbling Interpol detectives as they travel from Europe to the Sahara and Morocco in pursuit of a pickpocket, model-ship collectors, and long-lost treasure."  

I loved Tintin as a child, and was excited to share the experience with my children.  Until watching The Adventures of Tintin, my two children didn't know anything about this amazing duo or the Tintin books.  The entire experience was new to them, and they enjoyed every minute of it! My daughter is eight years old, and she instantly fell in love with Snowy. 

The movie was exciting, fun and full of adventure!  The animation, voices, and amazing effects were simply phenomenal!  The Adventures of Tintin is a wonderful movie, and one the entire family will love.

We can hardly wait for the sequel to come out so we can add it to our collection! 

Free Chick-fil-A Kids Meals - Giveaway

Lace up your sneakers because the new Nutritious Chick-fil-A Kid’s Meals are going to help fuel active family fun! Spring is here and what better way to promote an active lifestyle, and enjoy the great outdoors than with some old school games for your family to enjoy.

Check Out the Blog App - Spin the wheel for cool activities! 

Here is why you will love the Old School Fun Blog App:

• Free Chick-fil-A Kids Meals! I get to host a GIVEAWAY for (3) Free Chick-fil-A Kids Meals simply by sharing the blog app with my readers!
•  Fun Activities! Spin the wheel to get an endless amount of Old School Fun and games for the entire family! You’re just a spin away from creating awesome family memories!
• The Old School Fun Quiz! Are you a disco-dynamo or the bomb dot com? Take the throwback quiz to reminisce about the pop culture icons of your era!
•  Get Social! Tweet @chickfila with the #OldSchoolFun hashtag!

Last Day to Enter: Breakout Kings Season 1 DVD Giveaway (3/28)

Now renewed for its second season, “BREAKOUT KINGS” follows some unconventional partners working to catch convicts on the run. Driven by the fact that there are few things more dangerous than a prisoner who has just escaped and tired of following protocol, veteran U.S. Marshals Charlie DuChamp (Laz Alonso) and Ray Zancanelli (Domenick Lombardozzi) are taking an unorthodox approach to their work: using former fugitives to catch fugitives. If they agree to help, the fugitives’ sentences will be reduced for each escaped convict they bring in. 

However, if any of them should try to escape themselves their sentences will be doubled. Will the “BREAKOUT KINGS” wait for their freedom, or will they go on the run themselves?

Kohl’s Clearance Shopping Trip – Saved $280

 

Kohl's is one of my favorite stores to shop for clearance deals, especially clothes for my two children.  I always find the greatest deals and highest savings, making it a frugal way to keep my children in the latest fashions and looking their best. 

My Kohl’s Clearance Shopping Trip:

Shower curtains x2: on clearance for $6.99 (Regular price $34.99)

Exercise pants for my son, x3: on clearance for $9 (Regular price $30)

Exercise pants for my son, x2: on clearance for $9.60 (Regular price $32)

Girls top for my daughter: on clearance for $8 (Regular price $40)

Fila shoes for my husband: on clearance for $19.49 (Regular price $64.99)

Avia shoes for my husband: on clearance for $16.49 (Regular price $54.99)

Subtotal: $104.16

Tax $6.25

Total out of pocket $110.41

Total saved $279.80

Do you shop at Kohl's?

Free Children's Books In Boxes of Cheerios

Lack of access to books and educational materials is a major problem in the United States, especially in underprivileged communities. And, forty-two percent of children in the United States — more than 30 million — live in low-income households and don’t have age-appropriate books at home or at school.* Cheerios recognize access to books as one barrier to literacy development, which is why it continues to distribute quality books inside boxes to children nationwide.

To help put books into the little hands that need them most, Cheerios will also give 50,000 children’s books and $300,000 to First Book, an award winning literacy nonprofit.

Worms, monsters, zebras and hippopotamuses are only a few of the imaginative children’s book characters to appear in specially-marked Cheerios® this year as part of the Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories® program. Through the program, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this spring, Cheerios distributes six million bilingual children’s books from award-winning authors free inside cereal boxes.  Tuesday in Los Angeles, actress and mom Jennie Garth kicked off the anniversary celebration at a special reading event with the Mayor of Los Angeles. Similar events will be happening in cities across the country over the coming weeks.

This year’s in-pack book offerings, all of which are from award-winning authors, appropriate for children ages three to eight and from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, are:

· Peeny Butter Fudge, by Toni and Slade Morrison and illustrated by Joe Cepeda

· Mostly Monsterly, by Tammi Sauer and illustrated by Scott Magoon

· Noodle & Lou, by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon and illustrated by Arthur Howard

· If I Were a Jungle Animal, by Amanda Ellery and illustrated by Tom Ellery

· Hello Baby, by Mem Fox and illustrated by Steve Jenkins

· Can I Just Take a Nap?, by Ron Rauss and illustrated by Rob Shepperson

 

Earn Cash, Gift Cards & Prizes: Join SuperPoints!

 

Do you want to earn points that you can redeem for cash, prizes and gift cards? What if I told you is was as simple as spinning the super lucky button, clicking daily emails, completing tasks and inviting friends?  Earning money online with Superpoints is easy and rewarding!

Superpoints is fun, free and easy!  Superpoints rewards you for doing the things you do online every single day!  

Some of the most popular rewards are PayPal and gift cards for Amazon, Starbucks and Home Depot.  You can also choose from toys, electronics and a wide variety of gift cards!

At Superpoints there are several ways to earn points:

1) Spinning the Superpoints Button (You get 30 - 100 Super Lucky Button spins each day depending on your level)

2) You can watch videos 

3) Click your Superpoints e-mail

4) Take Superpoints surveys - invitations are sent to your e-mail

5) Complete tasks and offers

6) Earn from referrals - whatever your referrals earn, you earn too

Superpoints is a great way to earn money online, but is by invite only, so join me TODAY!   I know you'll love it as much as I do!

Last Day to Enter: $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway (3/26)

Who wants to win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card?  Amazon is one of my favorite places to shop!  I can get great deals and shop from my comfortable recliner!  It doesn't get much easier or affordable!  

I've have teamed up with Real Moms Real Deals and several other great sites to bring you this $100 Amazon gift card giveaway.

Earning Money Online - Sites That Really Work!

Our summer family vacation has been the exciting topic in our household for the past few weeks.  For the past four years, I've been able to completely fund our summer vacation with my online earnings!  By earning money online, I'm able to pay for 100% of our transportation, lodging, food and entertainment for our family of four.  Last summer we spent 10 days on the Oregon Coast, we even rented a small beach cottage.  This summer we will be going to the West Edmonton Mall in Canada!

I've always been a stay at home mom and have zero regrets. My husband and I sat down and discussed all the options, this was the only way to go for us.   Figuring out my salary for working, gas to and from work and other work related expenses... almost my entire paycheck would go to someone else to take care of my children. It just wasn't worth it! 

There are several websites where I earn money online - including cash, gift cards, giveaway prizes and freebies.  All of which make things stretch further for my family and really make a difference. I use many of my wins and freebies for gift giving. They make the perfect gifts and that's zero money out of my pocket for presents! I also cash in for gift cards that enable me to take the kids to the movies and do extra things for fun.  Also free for us!

Here are my favorite online earning sites (all of them are free, easy and really DO pay):

Do You Know How to Clean up Your Credit Score?

It might not seem like much, but your credit score affects so many different things like buying a car or a house. Is 2012 the year that you will clean up your credit score, and get back on track? 

In today's difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to know and protect your credit score.  With identity theft on the rise, even the smallest issue can create a big problem.

 Everyone has 3 credit scores but it only takes one bad score to ruin everything, including your chances of getting a home or auto loan. Knowing your score, and raising your credit score fast could make a world of difference.

Being able to manage your debt by paying bills on time is critical when it comes to your credit score.  Spend wisely, pay on time, and know your limits!

 

Start up the Grill - BBQ Giveaway!

BBQ season is right around the corner, and I can already smell the burgers on the grill!

Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ sauce and rub quickly became our new favorite BBQ sauce and rub, and we use it on just about everything.

Everything from hamburgers and steaks to chicken and fish.  Even scrambled eggs, french fries and baked potatoes!  

As a family, we all agree that it is full of flavor and absolutely delicious!  In fact, we use it several times each week, it is a dinner must-have!

Butch's BBQ sauce and seasoning rub are perfect for beef, pork and chicken.  Last week we made BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and they were AMAZING!

With Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ, you will be smacking your lips and licking your fingers!  Trust me!

Last Day to Enter: $25 Dapper Snappers Gift Certificate (3/25)

If your child is as skinny as mine was, finding pants that will actually stay up proves to be a difficult task.  

The Dapper Snapper is an adjustable kids belt that will quickly and easily fix all those saggy little toddler pants. This quick-fix was invented by a mom who has "been there, done that!" 

Winner Announcement: Carousel Gumball Machine Giveaway

Gumball machines are fun, decorative and versatile! They aren't only for gumballs - my kids love putting jelly beans in theirs too! They also get very excited when the coin compartment is full and they get to count the money inside. Added bonus: Great learning tool and they have fun!

 I want to thank everyone who entered my Carousel Gumball Machine Giveaway.   I would also like to thank the giveaway sponsor for providing this great giveaway for my readers. 

The lucky giveaway winner is:

School Lockers: For the Cool Kids!

As a younger student, I always thought it was so cool that the older kids had school lockers! As I would walk past on my way to lunch or recess, I thought of how I would organize and decorate my locker when I finally got one!  I remember the first day of junior high and how I was so excited to get a locker of my very own.

In high school, boys would get angry and punch the steel lockers.  I always thought that was one of the dumbest things to do, what good will hurting yourself do?

Now it seems that there are lockers everywhere you go, in the Kindergarten classroom, at the gym, and even at the local waterpark!

Each of my children have a foot locker in their bedroom and it is where they keep all of their "special" items that they want to keep safe.  My son has his filled with sports cards and memorabilia, while my daughter has hers filled with dolls and stuffed animals!

Lockers are the ideal storage solution and space-saver! Whether at home or in the classroom, being able to maximize space and keep things organized is essential! We have a cubby system in our playroom, and it is the perfect way to keep my children's toys neat and organized.  In addition to keeping the space tidy, it also makes finding their toys quick and easy. 

Wedding Season Savings: Macy's Coupons!

Wedding season is approaching. It can be an expensive time of the year, but Macy’s has several great coupons to save on gifts:

· Macy’s coupon for $20 Off $100+ Gift Registry Order (online coupon with code GIFT or printable coupon available, expires 4/2/12)

· Macy’s coupon for 50% Off Hotel Fine China Dinnerware (expires 3/25/12)

· Macy’s coupon for Buy 4, Get 1 Free - Fiesta Place Settings (expires 3/25/12)

· Macy’s coupon for 2 Free Soup Bowls with $150+ Select Fine China Orders (expires 3/24/12)

· Macy’s coupon for $50 Off $200+ Lenox Order (via mail in rebate, expires 3/25/12)

When buying online at Macy’s, shop through BeFrugal to get 4% Cash Back for free today (3/23/2012). Sign up now for a free account and you’ll also get a $10 bonus

Last Day to Enter: Tooth Fairy 2 DVD Giveaway (3/23)

 TOOTH FAIRY 2 arrived on Blu-ray and DVD on March 6 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  The one man comedy phenomenon, Blue Collar Comedy Tour’s Larry the Cable Guy (Cars, Cars 2, and History Channel’s Only in America) sinks his teeth into this outrageous follow-up to the 2010 theatrical hit Tooth Fairy.

In Tooth Fairy 2, Larry becomes part of a long list of awesome fairies on film. This feature will explore our top five favorite fairies, including Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Tinker Bell in Hook.

We watched Tooth Fairy 2 last weekend and it's a great movie.  Funny, entertaining and a movie the entire family loved!

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Great Deals on Toys

To keep the costs down when keeping your kids entertained, enjoy these coupons and cash back offers:

• Use this Magic Cabin coupon for 15% off $65+ order (with code LNKMC15, expires 3/31/12). You can also earn Cash Back for more savings on your purchase! The rate today (3/21/2012) is 4%.
• Save with a Smile Makers coupon to get 10% off any order (with code SAVE10, expires 3/31/12). You can also earn Cash Back for more savings on your purchase! The rate today (3/21/2012) is 7%.
• Score some savings with an I See Me coupon for $5 off your $20+ order (with code HOP, expires 3/30/12). You can also earn Cash Back for more savings on your purchase! The rate today (3/21/2012) is 5%.
• Freebie alert! Get a free Big Bird tee shirt with a $75+ order using this Sesame Street coupon (expires 3/27/12). You can also earn Cash Back for more savings on your purchase! The rate today (3/21/2012) is 4%.
• Get exclusive savings with this Gummy Lump Toys coupon: 15% off any order (with code BEFRUGAL15, expires 12/31/12). You can also earn Cash Back for more savings on your purchase! The rate today (3/21/2012) is 6%.

BeFrugal.com offers free coupons and Cash Back, with an average rate of 5% at 2000+ online stores. For even more savings, sign up for a free account now and get a $10 bonus. Hurry! The $10 bonus offer is only available for a limited time.

 

To get the most savings, be sure you sign up for BeFrugal’s free Cash Back and activate your account before you click to use the coupon offers above. This way, you’ll earn Cash Back, save big from using these deals and score your $10 bonus if you just signed up for a new account!

Free Coffee Mate Creamer Coupon - March 23 ONLY!

Coffee-Mate is celebrating their Facebook fans on Friday (3/23) by giving the first 200,000 fans a coupon for a FREE bottle of Coffee-Mate creamer! 

Offer good in the US only, valid for the first 200,000 valid free coupon requests on March 23, 2012, starting at 9 am PST until 11:59 pm PST or while supplies last.

Winner Announcement: $50 Experience Days Gift Certificate Giveaway

I want to thank everyone who entered my $50 Experience Days Gift Certificate Giveaway.   I would also like to thank the giveaway sponsor for providing this great giveaway for my readers. 

Don't forget to stop by and enter my other giveaways!  Check back and enter often, I'll be posting new and exciting giveaways on a regular basis!

The lucky giveaway winner is:

Last Day to Enter: Carousel Gumball Machine Giveaway (3/21)

Gumball machines are fun, decorative and versatile!  They aren't only for gumballs - my kids love putting jelly beans in theirs too! They also get very excited when the coin compartment is full and they get to count the money inside.  

Added bonus: Gumball machines are a great learning tool and they have fun!

6 Free Products For Tax Season from Vistaprint

 

It may be tax season, but don't let that stress you out!  I'm confident that you’ll be getting great returns this tax season, especially with products like these. 

With this set of free stationery and organizational tools, you’ll be set to get your paperwork and taxes in order in no time. 

These products make it easy for you to jot down notes, calculate sums and organize your home office. Plus, each of these free products can be tailored for you. With a wide variety of customization options you’ll be able to personalize your items however you’d like. Whether you’re personalizing a pen, notebook or sticky notes, you can choose the design you love best and add your own message.

The products are absolutely FREE, you only pay shipping.

Top 3 Frugal Living Tips to Overcome Mortgage Debt

Purchasing your own home is an enigmatic feeling. There are various ways to buy a house: ready money, rent to own or obtaining a mortgage. The majority of individuals go for a mortgage and for a number of good reasons. It’s an excellent way to build a good credit history. 

Moreover, it takes a long time to save cash, while a mortgage will help you in buying your new house almost instantly.

However, there are several things to consider while deciding to take a mortgage. Managing your debt accurately must be your first concern, since a mortgage debt that has become unmanageable could have very serious consequences for the home proprietor. Thus, make sure that you reflect on your long term goals and programs, ahead of deciding on the amount of a mortgage that you can handle. While you might look for various ways to come out of your mortgage debt problems, you often neglect the option of saving a little cash through frugal living. Following are a few frugal living tips to help you save money and triumph over your mortgage debt problems.

Reside in a small home – Bigger houses cause bigger expenditures. A majority of the individuals think of the rent of the home, but bigger accommodations mean usage of more electricity, and normally require more furniture and futile decoration objects. Frugal individuals prefer residing in a small house and avoid gathering “junk” items in their domicile. Furthermore, a small cabinet means spending less on outfits. The money you save can help you in paying off your mortgage loan.

Keep away from splurging – Many people already use their disposable earnings to comfort themselves, but they might not be executing this in the most profitable way.  Instead of making expensive purchases, try to invest in things that you use everyday. Even though they’re not as ostentatious a purchase, it’ll make you happier in the coming days. It’s pretty simple to get acquainted with the custom of retail therapy for products you need occasionally, but you often forget the consequences of buying high-priced goods on your daily existence. Save some cash every month to repay your mortgage loan.

Try doing it yourself – When something gets broken and you don’t have the cash to mend it, find out a way to do without it. When your laptop crashes, you could borrow one from your friend for a few days, instead of buying another notebook. If you need to color your hair, consider doing it at home instead of going to a beauty parlor. In case you smash your tea kettle, make use of a saucepan to boil water. In a majority of the cases, you’ll always find a means to live without something.

Avoid eating out - This is surely one of the most essential money saving tip. According to a recent survey, an average family spends nearly $500 per month simply eating out. Dining out with your friends or family is real fun, but it actually takes a toll on your monthly savings. This is one of the biggest reasons behind debt. Instead of eating out, just invite your friends at home and you all could prepare a meal together. In addition to being healthy, it helps you in saving a considerable amount of money. This cash can be used to eliminate your mortgage debt.

Pet Health - A Top Priority!

I've always been a pet lover, growing up, we always had a dog.  We currently have two big dogs, both mastiffs, that are almost as spoiled as my children are.  Our dogs are not just pets, they are a part of our family.  Keeping our pets happy and healthy is as important as my family's well-being.

Making sure my pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations is one of our top concerns.  In addition to making sure that they are free of any other common issues that can affect them, such as fleas and ticks.

Did you know that just one female flea can produce up to 50 eggs per day?

Comfortis works hard to kill fleas before eggs are laid, which offers the best protection your dog!  Comfortis comes in a convenient chewable tablet, making it easy to give to your dogs. It also begins working in just 30 minutes, and within four hours your dog will be 100% flea free!

Comfortis is safe and effective, and can be used on puppies as young as 14 weeks.  There is a dosage that is perfect for your dog, whether it weighs less than 10 pounds or more than 125 pounds, like both of my lap dogs!

Is pet health important to you?