Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day, I hope everyone had an awesome day!

Blessings Tanya

Valentine fancies

With Valentines day just around the corner, there is Love in the air everywhere. I wanted to share some cute cake and biscuit ideas with you

All images courtesy of tumbr.com

Home made dog food recipes and treats

Mickey loves home made dog food and treats. I will be sharing some of his favourite ones now and then. Home made is so much more healthier for your pet, and is free of preservatives, fillers, and chemicals that are often found in commercial dog foods.

Any left-overs may be stored in the fridge, for up to 4 days. Or, individual servings may be frozen for future defrosting and feeding.

Chicken casserole

• 1 cup cooked chicken or turkey
• 1/2 cup of steamed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, squash, spinach, sweet potato) or 1 jar of veggie baby food
• 1/2 cup of prepared brown rice
• 4 Tbsp. no-sodium broth

Combine all ingredients and serve or freeze half depending on the size of your dog.

Peanut paste dog treats

• 11/4 cups hot water
• 1/3 cup lite smooth peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached white flour
• 1 cup rolled oats

Preheat oven to 200 c

Mix dry ingredients together then mix in the peanut butter and hot water. Add more flour if the dough is to sticky. Knead the dough well on a floured surface then roll dough out to a 1/4" thickness. Cut into whatever shapes you want. 

Once on the baking sheet brush the biscuits with an egg wash to give them a nice sheen when cooked Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes, then let cool in the oven overnight.

This recipe makes biscuits that can be stored in an airtight container for 1 week. 3 weeks in the fridge or for 6 months in the freezer. 

Swedish white heirloom apartment

Hi Friends

I love the decorating of this Swedish apartment, all white with the accessories as touches of colour. It looks amazing, enjoy

Thank you to http://www.alvhemmakleri.se 

What's your colour?

Ever feel like there is not enough colour in your life. I do! The older I become the more colour I enjoy. Colour makes me happy, makes me feel more alive, more spontaneous, more adventurous.

Enjoy these images below. Hopefully they will inspire you, like they inspire me..

All images via Tumblr.com

Baby Tiramisù

With Valentines day just around the corner, why not surprise your loved one with this yummy Baby Tiramisu. It not only tastes great but is good for you as well

Per serving: 107 calories; 2 g fat ( 1 g sat , 0 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 125 mg sodium; 29 mg potassium.

For the recipe go here Baby Tiramisù

Cats

Amazing artwork from an amazing Illustrator

Courtesy of http://nataschasrosenberg.blogspot

'Dog wisdom'

This post is for Mickey and millions of other dogs with the same attitude to life.

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. 

Small or no space veggie gardens

Hello Friends, If you don't have a lot of space for a backyard veggie patch, these ideas will work just as well for balcony's or small backyards. Happy gardening!!

This garden is made using a shoe hanger attached to a wall

For instructions visit: http://www.instructables.com

Empty boxes made into veggie gardens

For instructions visit http://www.llhdesignsblog.com

In pots and growing up a trellis

For instructions visit: http://www.insideurbangreen.org

A planter box made out of an old pallet

For instructions visit: http://lifeonthebalcony.com

In tubs by a front or back door

For instructions visit: http://thevintagewren.blogspot.com.au

Thank you to all the websites above for sharing their great ideas

Cheers Tanya