I make dog treats for my Bella. Recipe is simple and vet approved. Just pumpkin purée. Peanut butter and whole wheat flour with a touch of water. She loves them! And yes I tried them myself and they are yummy.
I love how you take care of your animals! You can see the love you have for them!! We also bought Blue Buffalo for our pet too when he was still here with us 🤍🤍🤍
Dixie is so calm during her grooming, which I find absolutely amazing. My daughter's dog would see a clipper and take off running under the bed, even if she was just going to give her husband a haircut. You cat is beautiful.
I also give Blue Buffalo to Ginger my cat and Duke my dog. Also, to Duke as a treat I buy chicken Paws and I steam them. He LOOOOVES ❤ them and they are so good and healthy for him. For some this might be a controversy, but Ginger loves milk. So she also gets her milk. They are both very happy and healthy ❤😊
You two are nice, decent and humane people. I really enjoyed this video. I would like to see that heated shelter for your cat. I Have 5 of them at my weekend house and winter is a real problem. Thank you in advance..
That is one of my older videos...I stopped the gel manicures. Now, I just use regular Sally Hansen quick dry nail polish! Cheaper and easier to get off lol!
Nice Video hitting a lot of different subjects...Pets, Food, Nails, Frugal Family Fun with the Card Party Idea for your Aunt Anna. ❤️ I was glad no one was negative or critical on choices you addressed....even though you kept saying that they are YOUR choices....especially for your pets... 👋. Negativity is not needed anywhere. Enjoy the rest of your week... It's HOT here on the West Coast!
Dixie is adorable!!!!!! I had a Doberman that used to come running when we would get out the vacuum cleaner. She would sprawl out on the floor and we would put the upholstery brush on the vacuum and sweep her. I would do one side and tell her to turn over and she would roll over so we could sweep the other side. We had to vacuum the dog before we could vacuum the floor lol.
I wish my dog would let us vacuum him.. it would probably cut down on how often we need to vacuum the floor! As it is, he’s afraid of the vacuum and we only do it when he’s outside.
Mmmmm.. I love mango salsa. So refreshing. Dixie and Loris are so adorable. So glad your Aunt had a great birthday. The picture is beautiful!! Great vid and thanks for sharing. Funny blooper at the end.. Haaaa
What sweet little ones!! I see that Loris has thumbs. We had a black cat when my boys were little who had the thumbs, too. Our boys named him "Thumbkin"....original, huh!!😂 I'm so happy your aunt had a wonderful time. She's beautiful!!
Dixie is such a good little girl, and she looked so pretty groomed and with her red bow! I bet she feels lighter and cooler after her grooming. 💗It's easy to see that she is very very loved.
We ( midwest Canada) do not have pet pest issues either . I think it is the cold weather kills off the pests. Never have had to use Advantage. No fleas , no lice.
Loved the 💅. I often make homemade cat food and if I am cooking an appropriate meat for a meal, I cut up bits and share with the cats. I also buy a more expensive dry cat food because I have less issues with the cats not tolerating it (cat vomit, to be blunt). I am guilty of cat toys in the cat Christmas stocking but this past year I crocheted my own cat toys which they enjoy just as much.
I only had 1 mango and wanted to stretch the relish. I drained and rinsed a can of black beans. Perfectly delicious for a side or even a vegetarian meal with tortilla chips or in a taco.
I am grateful to finally understand how to peel/get to the meat of a mango! A million thank you’s, Paul! It’s so nice to see you, Paul, being what appears, at least, more comfortable in front of the camera. Great job! Love the video. Going to look into the nail products. Love your fur babies ❤️
Frugal dog toy idea for Dixie. Old long sock. Empty water bottle crushed a little bit. Put the water bottle inside the old sock and tie shut. Our dogs love them.
1thing my ex & I did while in college instead if going out wed get a couple if in sale steaks & grill at my apartment, there were grills scattered all overud bake potatoes, make a salad, hed also grill zucc., make garlic bread. Wed make enough for 2-3 meals! Yum! It all added uo to a fraction of the cost of 1meal st the near by steakhouse!
Dixie's new do looks so good on her! She is such a lucky little girl to have you and Paul taking such loving, good care of her! My gourmet food that I make myself is trail mix. I buy the ingredients at Aldi - peanuts, banana chips, craisins, almonds, and dark chocolate (but you can use whatever you like). Then I take a little portion of each ingredient and put it in a sandwich bag, seal the bag and shake. With minimal effort, I have a delicious trail mix whenever I want it for a fraction of the price. You can also do a savory version with peanuts, almonds, crushed pretzels, and Chex cereal. Hope that helps! Miko from Maryland
I bring my dog to the local trail by our house and he loves it. Loves seeing and playing with other dogs. He also loves going to play with my sisters dog and my dads dog.
Such a sweet picture of you & your aunt……..while getting groomed, the look on Dixie’s face was priceless…..and Kitty was just as happy……great looking nails, what a nice way for you & your niece to spend time together…..Paul does such a super job with describing the tastes & textures of foods, he could be on a food channel! Thanks for sharing…..
I love your niece, and also that color of your blouse looks amazing on you! Always look forward to your videos… my favorite channel and people to watch and share life with. 😊💕
Dixie is such a good girl...she is just adorable!! It's hard to believe that Loris was a stray...he is so cute as well! Your love for your pets is so evident by how happy they look!! Your niece is so cute...it's so nice that you're both so close! I just love the setting on your engagement ring and wedding band!!! Are they original from when you and Paul were first married? So pretty!!! Janel in NJ
We have the same glove for our indoor ragdoll. We use it daily and I think we collect enough fur to create a new cat sweater each week! Our outdoor semi feral cat passed last November after 16 years. He never had fleas either. I think they roll in dirt that stops fleas from staying on them. I'd brush him and he'd go straight to a dirt patch to roll.
Your aunt looks so good....the two of you took such a lovely photo! I can't tell you how much I look forward to your videos. They have improved my life so much.
Oh your Aunt looks adorable ! What a lovely photo, so pleased to hear that she had a great birthday ❤ Dixie is just wonderful isn't she........... such a good girl at the 'salon'....she looks very smart ! Great idea for the gel nails at home ! The salsa looked delicious ! Best wishes to you all from across the pond 😁
You guys are so funny..you treat your animals like we do! Our kitties are spoiled rotten and so are our chickens, I have to say! Both so easy to take care of ! No judgements on the foods you give Dixie--I'm all for it! GOOD JOB! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
I save on pets by not having any, but I seriously love them!!! I "babysit" cats and dogs and chickens frequently. I do feed wild birds in winter at home( buy a large bag on the weekly food market) and have lots of flowers🌼🌺🌸 for bees and butterflies🦋. In our old house we had a small pond where frogs🐸, toads and nauts🦎 came to hibernate. 😀
Hi Emmy and Paul. Enjoyed the video. What a great idea to give Dixie and Loris some video time. They both look very happy and well-contented. I know they love their "Mommy" and "Daddy". Biscuit sends her love. 🐶🐶🐾🐾🐶🐶🐾🐾
Love your kitty, what a handsome guy. Your mani looks great! I love pinks also, but many salons now go with purple and other colors that I don’t care for. You and Paul have such great advice. Thanks
Ty for including a photo of yourself and your Aunt and for allowing us to be a part of her birthday by sending cards, was a pleasure. You both have a lovely evening 🌺
You guys are right on the money about the pet foods, and how you care....just like with humans, the food you eat is your medicine! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Your mango salsa reminded me of a summer salad I love... basically your mango salsa plus black beans and a bit of Italian dressing or some Italian seasoning. So refreshing and great for picnics!
We fed our dogs Blue Buffalo until they were 11+ years old when we switched to Science Diet small bites for 11 + years. Our 16 year old 5 lb Chitzu passed away this January and we have her 2 14 year old puppies left. They are our babies but I did spend mega bucks at the vet when our oldest started to fail, probably over $1000 in all but it happened so suddenly last fall. I hand fed her from November until she passed and she got cooked hamburger, puréed veggies, etc. It broke my heart when she passed. She went from running through fields all through the summer to lying in front of the fireplace all fall.
our cat,shamrock,is a rescued stray.found him in a tree about 4 years ago on good Friday,which was the week after st.patricks day.no chip,collar,nothing.had no idea he's a boy for the first year or so. he acted like a female cat. he eats meow mix tender center cat food. fresh cold water daily. clean his litter daily. he is part bobcat,at almost 40 pounds.
I confess, I'm not frugal with my dog. Like you, we buy the best dog food and add raw veggies and some cooked chicken and frozen blueberries. I don't color my hair or have my nails done but my dog gets the best of just about everything (O: He also gets walked about 6miles a day rain, shine or snow. He is so worth it.
I have 4 small poodles 1 of which is a teacup. I have a heavy duty Oster clipper with different sized blades. Dogs are always more comfortable at home. The price per dog is $60+. Unfortunately with poodles must have heavy duty clippers. I do my own grooming as well as clipping nails. My teacup poodle has Addisons disease which requires daily medication as well as monthly injections. As a retired medical professional I am able to do all this at home. Any stress exacerbates Addisons so being at home is best for her. I have a feral male cat which I am not able to get close. He was found under my she shed last year. He was loving as a kitten and about 3 weeks old when abandoned. My 6 year old toy poodle developed milk and fed this kitten for 4 months. He had testicles and she was still feeding him! I had to physically separate them.
I enjoy creating gourmet style pasta dishes like pasta with creamy pesto and chicken - that was last night’s dinner or pasta with butter tomato and onion sauce. Also I make no churn ice cream and today made a batch of salted caramel and a separate batch of coffee chocolate. We also bathe and groom our Aussie, Sophie. She gets brushed daily, gets her teeth brushed several times a week and I also trim her fanny fur (or as someone else calls it: butt curtains). We let the vet handle her nails. I’m so glad your Aunt enjoyed her party.
You folks are wonderful to your pets. We all love our pets. My expense is in grooming her every other month as she is a sheltie, l hope l spelled it right. Her name is ECHO. Well named as she is afraid of everything and barks. If people would run away, she would round them up. When she isn't minding me outside, I point to the lawn chair and she knows she has to sit, so cute as she takes her time getting to the lawn chair. But she stays until l give her permission to get down. We love our pets. I also have a cat and l let her outside everday, if not rainning. She goes under our 17ft. camper, by the back wheel and starts meowing for her morning treets. She never forgets.
Great video! I am sure you and your niece treasure your time together. She did a wonderful job on your nails! Thanks for sharing how you take care of your pets and when you feel it is best to spend vs. save. Dixie and Lorus both seemed to enjoy their grooming sessions. Paul did a great job - Dixie looked so pretty when she was done! I am going to start taking my cats in for dental cleanings at the vet. Our older cat, who is close to 11 years old just had his big front tooth fall out and he had to have 3 additional neighboring teeth pulled due to an infection. I definitely want to preserve the teeth that he has left. I have heard that dry food is better for cats' dental health, because it helps remove tartar. I would imagine it is the same for dogs. One gourmet food that I occasionally make at home for wayyy less than a restaurant is lasagna. I can make a whole platter of lasagna for the cost of one plate! Your mango salsa looked really good. I bet it would be really good on the side of grilled chicken or fish.
I'm glad to hear you feed your pets what works for them and there should be no debate. Everyone should do what works for their family for everything and also for their pets. Pets are kind of like children who are happy playing with us and with boxes or things that use their imagination and get them moving around. The mango salsa looks beautiful and delicious. Can't wait to try it with the jalapenos, red onion, and tomatoes from our garden. Maybe on a baked potato, salad, or on top of a bowl of chili too. Your nails are beautiful! We save money because we don't have any pets. Lol You and your aunt are both gorgeous and we thank you for sharing some of your family with us!
Great video Emmy and Paul and of course, Miss Dixie.... I too bought a grooming kit from Amazon and it has saved me hundreds of dollars...if not more. I used to take my dogs to get groomed but they stopped allowing one of my dogs to go because of her disability. They way she shakes and falls they were so afraid that she might fall into the shears and get cut. So I spent 20.00 on a cordless rechargeable haircut kit and now I do it myself. My specialty food I make at home instead of buying it is a chicken pasta salad. Yummy, and a full complete meal all on its own. And I don't do manicure's at all. I used to get a pedicure once a year for my birthday in the summer but haven't had one since before COVID-19. Now that things are opening up again, I could go but I rarely wear sandals anymore due to having difficulty walking and needing to wear a more stable shoe. The cost of my pedicure when I did get it was about $20 so it really wasn't that much and it was a once a year thing. Now if I want to treat myself to some sort of foot pampering I might go get a foot massage but again nothing since covid started. The place I would get a foot massage also doesn't charge much. About $22 for a 40 minute foot massage and it's extremely relaxing. Love your videos, thank you. Amy I have an idea for a viewer's choice. How do I find your email address again please?
I would love to hear the life and health secrets of your lovely aunt! My cat is 12 years old and unfortunatley very ill since 12 days. She gets lots of medication for lots of money. But we save money for our cat every month. We buy and bought her food at Aldi and she always loved it. At the moment she doesn't eat a lot, because we have to feed her with a special, very expensive diet. I hope she will be better, soon. Thank you for your salsa recipe. I am not a friend of hot spices, I will put pepper in it instead.
I love your fur babies! I enjoyed seeing y’all doing your nails. I’ve always wondered about them. I remembered you saying you got some good deals on expensive polish at CVS. I have actually gone and done that with ECBs and coupons.
Dixie is such sweet fur baby!! We have 2 fur babies and they are adorable. I don’t think they know they are dogs!! We take very good care of them and we have no insurance! Chico is16 or 17 yes old! Buttercup is 4 I think. They are our babies!
Our kitty Gus gets Blue Buffalo too. Your fur babies are precious! I use Honeybee Gardens nail polish because I have asthma and I'm allergic to chemicals. It's water based and I love it. Just be careful with the gel nails because I've read the LED lights emit radiation, I'm not trying to be a wet noodle, just letting you know. Have a great week!
Actually I have what my vet told me how my cat gets fleas if your lawn is healthy the fleas aren't able to leave eggs very well and your pet is less likely to get them. Also different environments less chance of fleas. In Oklahoma they are everywhere .
I have to admit that I splurge on our two cats ( sister and brother). Gourmet foods I make at home? I make my own marinated mushrooms ( which are so good all my co workers argue over whose turn it is for the next batch) as well as pates ( mushroom, whitebean, olive tapenade, etc. ). I also make my own pickles, sauerkraut, etc. but those aren't gourmet by any means!
Ya'll are good to Dixie and Loris ❤ Living in AL, I'm partial to the name Dixie haha. We have 2 dogs and 3 cats. They're part of our family too. Our Bostie, Olive recently went blind and it happened in a matter of days. She's only 7 years old and it's breaking our hearts. There isn't a cure but if there was, I'd pay whatever we had to in order to cure her. She's starting to adjust, thank God! We have a rescue dog named Stella that has an anxiety disorder that requires medicine. So, we have some high maintenance babies but they're worth it!
Beautiful video! I don’t mean to be a Debbie Downer, but want to pass along this information. I recently spoke with a dermatologist who stated they were seeing a huge uptick of skin cancer in patients who use uv lights for nails. Use sunscreen on your hands before putting them under the light!
I make dog treats for my Bella. Recipe is simple and vet approved. Just pumpkin purée. Peanut butter and whole wheat flour with a touch of water. She loves them! And yes I tried them myself and they are yummy.
Thanks for sharing that it's vet approved!
I love how you take care of your animals! You can see the love you have for them!! We also bought Blue Buffalo for our pet too when he was still here with us 🤍🤍🤍
Oh yes! Our pets are literally part of our family.
It’s amazing how much you can save doing your nails at home. Such a huge savings!
Please show more Loris and Dixie, they are so adorable!
Thanks so much Katya!
That is awesome that you do your own nails at home! I also enjoy doing that.
Your fur babies are so adorable! I love Dixie's tail... So beautiful ❤️
Thank you Anna! 😊
Dixie is so calm during her grooming, which I find absolutely amazing. My daughter's dog would see a clipper and take off running under the bed, even if she was just going to give her husband a haircut. You cat is beautiful.
LOL! Dixie is an exception I think!
Dixie is so sweet ❤️. She is so relaxed. Your nails look amazing. God bless your grandma. She’s beautiful ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Toni!
I also give Blue Buffalo to Ginger my cat and Duke my dog. Also, to Duke as a treat I buy chicken Paws and I steam them. He LOOOOVES ❤ them and they are so good and healthy for him. For some this might be a controversy, but Ginger loves milk. So she also gets her milk. They are both very happy and healthy ❤😊
That's wonderful! They are blessed to have you!
You two are nice, decent and humane people. I really enjoyed this video. I would like to see that heated shelter for your cat. I Have 5 of them at my weekend house and winter is a real problem. Thank you in advance..
Thank you! I will look back at our videos. I believe e have one showing the house!
Love seeing the gel manicure 💅 it was so much fun! I’m going to look into getting a set to do my own gel manicure. Awesome about your aunt!❤
That is one of my older videos...I stopped the gel manicures. Now, I just use regular Sally Hansen quick dry nail polish! Cheaper and easier to get off lol!
Nice Video hitting a lot of different subjects...Pets, Food, Nails, Frugal Family Fun with the Card Party Idea for your Aunt Anna. ❤️
I was glad no one was negative or critical on choices you addressed....even though you kept saying that they are YOUR choices....especially for your pets... 👋. Negativity is not needed anywhere.
Enjoy the rest of your week... It's HOT here on the West Coast!
Thank you 🤗 You as well!
Dixie is adorable!!!!!! I had a Doberman that used to come running when we would get out the vacuum cleaner. She would sprawl out on the floor and we would put the upholstery brush on the vacuum and sweep her. I would do one side and tell her to turn over and she would roll over so we could sweep the other side. We had to vacuum the dog before we could vacuum the floor lol.
LOL! I love that!
I wish my dog would let us vacuum him.. it would probably cut down on how often we need to vacuum the floor! As it is, he’s afraid of the vacuum and we only do it when he’s outside.
That's hilarious
Ooh the mango salsa looks awesome! Mango is one of those fruits I never buy but I do like it. I may have to buy some next time at the store.
Mmmmm.. I love mango salsa. So refreshing. Dixie and Loris are so adorable. So glad your Aunt had a great birthday. The picture is beautiful!! Great vid and thanks for sharing. Funny blooper at the end.. Haaaa
Thanks so much Barbara! Appreciate you watching!
I just love Dixie!!!! Such a sweet puppy
She really is Gina!
I love the way you say salsa, so cute 😍
Hmmm not sure how I'm saying it lol!
I can not believe how young your aunt looks!!!!
Isn't she amazing!
What sweet little ones!! I see that Loris has thumbs. We had a black cat when my boys were little who had the thumbs, too. Our boys named him "Thumbkin"....original, huh!!😂 I'm so happy your aunt had a wonderful time. She's beautiful!!
Thumbkin is such a cute name 😊We had a polydactyl cat years ago and we called her Mitsy.
Thank you both for watching and sharing!
I love your dog.and your cat .
Thanks so much!
I was thinking that would be sooooo good on steak or chicken …I LOVE mangos 😊❤️ I always make my own sauce ….
Oh yes!
Dixie is such a good little girl, and she looked so pretty groomed and with her red bow! I bet she feels lighter and cooler after her grooming. 💗It's easy to see that she is very very loved.
She is adored LOL! She is so sweet!
Dixie looks so pretty. She is a doll. She loves being groomed. Morris is so sweet.
Dawn! So nice to hear form you! Big hug my friend!
We ( midwest Canada) do not have pet pest issues either . I think it is the cold weather kills off the pests. Never have had to use Advantage. No fleas , no lice.
Yes, could definitely be the cold!
Loved the 💅. I often make homemade cat food and if I am cooking an appropriate meat for a meal, I cut up bits and share with the cats. I also buy a more expensive dry cat food because I have less issues with the cats not tolerating it (cat vomit, to be blunt). I am guilty of cat toys in the cat Christmas stocking but this past year I crocheted my own cat toys which they enjoy just as much.
I love the idea of crocheting them a new cat toy!
You have beautiful pets, and take great care of them👍🐈🐕
Yes, thank you!
I only had 1 mango and wanted to stretch the relish. I drained and rinsed a can of black beans. Perfectly delicious for a side or even a vegetarian meal with tortilla chips or in a taco.
Great idea Sue! Thank you for sharing!
Exercise and mental stimulation for your pets is the best for them and you.
Yes, that is why we play with her as we stated.
I am grateful to finally understand how to peel/get to the meat of a mango! A million thank you’s, Paul! It’s so nice to see you, Paul, being what appears, at least, more comfortable in front of the camera. Great job!
Love the video. Going to look into the nail products. Love your fur babies ❤️
You are very welcome! So happy it was helpful!
I just think you two are wonderful people. I really appreciate your posts.
Thanks so very much Mary!!
Lorris has the extra toes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :) How precious!
Yes! He sure does!!
I’m so glad to see that you love your animals.
Oh my goodness YES!
Nice to visit with you. Dixie and Loris are so sweet! 💜
Thanks!
I agree treat your pets well and use preventative care to avoid the vets.
Absolutely!
Frugal dog toy idea for Dixie.
Old long sock. Empty water bottle crushed a little bit. Put the water bottle inside the old sock and tie shut.
Our dogs love them.
Oh Rhonda we will try it! Thanks!
1thing my ex & I did while in college instead if going out wed get a couple if in sale steaks & grill at my apartment, there were grills scattered all overud bake potatoes, make a salad, hed also grill zucc., make garlic bread. Wed make enough for 2-3 meals! Yum! It all added uo to a fraction of the cost of 1meal st the near by steakhouse!
I agree! Great way to save money!
The Manngo salsa would also be good with corn and black beans on a salad. Even add some shredded chicken for a cold summer salad.
Oh yes!!
That salsa looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. Dixie and Loris are lovely!
Thanks so much!
Dixie and Lori's are beautiful 🥰 🐶😻
Bex thanks so very much!
Dixie's new do looks so good on her! She is such a lucky little girl to have you and Paul taking such loving, good care of her! My gourmet food that I make myself is trail mix. I buy the ingredients at Aldi - peanuts, banana chips, craisins, almonds, and dark chocolate (but you can use whatever you like). Then I take a little portion of each ingredient and put it in a sandwich bag, seal the bag and shake. With minimal effort, I have a delicious trail mix whenever I want it for a fraction of the price. You can also do a savory version with peanuts, almonds, crushed pretzels, and Chex cereal. Hope that helps! Miko from Maryland
Love trail mix! Great idea!
I'm always glad to see your smile! Great video!
So kind, thank you!
I have a silicone stroking glove for my cat too as she hates being brushed (she's long haired so very important)
The glove works really well!
I bring my dog to the local trail by our house and he loves it. Loves seeing and playing with other dogs. He also loves going to play with my sisters dog and my dads dog.
So wonderful!
My son & his girlfriend frequently eat in, taco tues! 😄👍🏻they get each ither comoany, a fun meal save a ton!!
Sounds fun!
Such a sweet picture of you & your aunt……..while getting groomed, the look on Dixie’s face was priceless…..and Kitty was just as happy……great looking nails, what a nice way for you & your niece to spend time together…..Paul does such a super job with describing the tastes & textures of foods, he could be on a food channel! Thanks for sharing…..
Yes, we had making this video!
I love your niece, and also that color of your blouse looks amazing on you!
Always look forward to your videos… my favorite channel and people to watch and share life with. 😊💕
You are so sweet Lisa! Thanks so very much!
What a wonderful video today, Emmy. I smiled so many times during it. You are truly blessed, and thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words and watching Deborah!
Dixie is such a good girl...she is just adorable!! It's hard to believe that Loris was a stray...he is so cute as well! Your love for your pets is so evident by how happy they look!! Your niece is so cute...it's so nice that you're both so close! I just love the setting on your engagement ring and wedding band!!! Are they original from when you and Paul were first married? So pretty!!! Janel in NJ
Yes, Paul deigned both my engagement ring and my wedding ring before we were married! He worked hand and hand with a jeweler!
Dixie is such a good girl!! ❤️ My lunatic dog would be trying to eat the clippers. 😂 Lucky for him, he has naturally short hair.
LOL!!!! Love that!
We have the same glove for our indoor ragdoll. We use it daily and I think we collect enough fur to create a new cat sweater each week! Our outdoor semi feral cat passed last November after 16 years. He never had fleas either. I think they roll in dirt that stops fleas from staying on them. I'd brush him and he'd go straight to a dirt patch to roll.
Oh how funny you say that! We sometimes see Loris rolling in dirt!! Thanks for sharing that!
Your aunt looks so good....the two of you took such a lovely photo! I can't tell you how much I look forward to your videos. They have improved my life so much.
Oh goodness Lynn! Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!
Thanks for sharing the lovely picture of you and your aunt - she's an inspiration! I'm glad she enjoyed her party! Your nails looked magnificent!!!
Thanks so very much!
Oh your Aunt looks adorable ! What a lovely photo, so pleased to hear that she had a great birthday ❤ Dixie is just wonderful isn't she........... such a good girl at the 'salon'....she looks very smart ! Great idea for the gel nails at home ! The salsa looked delicious ! Best wishes to you all from across the pond 😁
Thank you so much Melanie! Best wishes right back!
@@FrugalMoneySaver ..thank you ! 🥰
So nice on the nails! Good job, niece! What a blessing! :) Blessings from Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :) What a wonderful video!
Yes, she is the best!
Love Dixie ❤
All animals should be treated with love. God put them on earth for us to take care of
AMEN! Thank you!
Loved seeing DixieBelle and Loris! The nails are beautiful and I’m going to try the mango salsa. Thanks guys!!
Thanks for watching Sandra!
You guys are so funny..you treat your animals like we do! Our kitties are spoiled rotten and so are our chickens, I have to say! Both so easy to take care of ! No judgements on the foods you give Dixie--I'm all for it! GOOD JOB! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Thanks so much Dawn!!
I save on pets by not having any, but I seriously love them!!! I "babysit" cats and dogs and chickens frequently. I do feed wild birds in winter at home( buy a large bag on the weekly food market) and have lots of flowers🌼🌺🌸 for bees and butterflies🦋. In our old house we had a small pond where frogs🐸, toads and nauts🦎 came to hibernate. 😀
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful video! Your fur babies look so happy and content, and your salsa looks good. TFS
Thanks so much Beth!
Your mango salsa recipe sounds lovely. I personally don't care for mango, but here in Texas, we make it with watermelon and it's fabulous!
Sounds great!
Dixie looks beautiful and delicious mango salsa 😋
Thank you 😋
Hi Emmy and Paul. Enjoyed the video. What a great idea to give Dixie and Loris some video time. They both look very happy and well-contented. I know they love their "Mommy" and "Daddy". Biscuit sends her love. 🐶🐶🐾🐾🐶🐶🐾🐾
Much love to Biscuit!!
My pup is a family member too
Absolutely!
Love your kitty, what a handsome guy. Your mani looks great! I love pinks also, but many salons now go with purple and other colors that I don’t care for. You and Paul have such great advice. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
And we call it the "love glove" :)
LOL!!
Hi another great video I make a zucchini salsa and can it. So good
Sounds great!
Salsa looks fantastic
Thanks Dana!
Your Aunt is a doll and the photo of you both is priceless. Also enjoyed the blooper! I love that you have fun with your Niece.
Oh thank you Susan! Yes, we have so much fun doing girl stuff LOL!
Ty for including a photo of yourself and your Aunt and for allowing us to be a part of her birthday by sending cards, was a pleasure. You both have a lovely evening 🌺
You as well Terri! Thank you!
You guys are right on the money about the pet foods, and how you care....just like with humans, the food you eat is your medicine! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Yes! You are correct...I know I eat meat though LOL!
Your mango salsa reminded me of a summer salad I love... basically your mango salsa plus black beans and a bit of Italian dressing or some Italian seasoning. So refreshing and great for picnics!
Oh that sounds yummy!
Love the mango cutting!
So happy it was helpful!
My dog is complicated to feed, and it is hard to find reasonable prices. I have joined a co-op to help keep costs down.
That's smart!
We fed our dogs Blue Buffalo until they were 11+ years old when we switched to Science Diet small bites for 11 + years. Our 16 year old 5 lb Chitzu passed away this January and we have her 2 14 year old puppies left. They are our babies but I did spend mega bucks at the vet when our oldest started to fail, probably over $1000 in all but it happened so suddenly last fall. I hand fed her from November until she passed and she got cooked hamburger, puréed veggies, etc. It broke my heart when she passed. She went from running through fields all through the summer to lying in front of the fireplace all fall.
Bless you for taking such good care of her...so very sorry for your loss!
our cat,shamrock,is a rescued stray.found him in a tree about 4 years ago on good Friday,which was the week after st.patricks day.no chip,collar,nothing.had no idea he's a boy for the first year or so.
he acted like a female cat.
he eats meow mix tender center cat food.
fresh cold water daily.
clean his litter daily.
he is part bobcat,at almost 40 pounds.
Oh my gosh 40 pounds!! A bobcat? That's amazing!
Fun video! We have the same dog food and are happy with it!
Awesome! Thank you!
I confess, I'm not frugal with my dog. Like you, we buy the best dog food and add raw veggies and some cooked chicken and frozen blueberries. I don't color my hair or have my nails done but my dog gets the best of just about everything (O: He also gets walked about 6miles a day rain, shine or snow. He is so worth it.
You are exactly right! I wish Dix liked to walk long distances! She does have zoomies though and goes berserk running around for several minutes LOL!!
I have 4 small poodles 1 of which is a teacup. I have a heavy duty Oster clipper with different sized blades. Dogs are always more comfortable at home. The price per dog is $60+. Unfortunately with poodles must have heavy duty clippers. I do my own grooming as well as clipping nails. My teacup poodle has Addisons disease which requires daily medication as well as monthly injections. As a retired medical professional I am able to do all this at home. Any stress exacerbates Addisons so being at home is best for her. I have a feral male cat which I am not able to get close. He was found under my she shed last year. He was loving as a kitten and about 3 weeks old when abandoned. My 6 year old toy poodle developed milk and fed this kitten for 4 months. He had testicles and she was still feeding him! I had to physically separate them.
You sound like you take wonderful care of your pets! Thanks for sharing!
I enjoy creating gourmet style pasta dishes like pasta with creamy pesto and chicken - that was last night’s dinner or pasta with butter tomato and onion sauce. Also I make no churn ice cream and today made a batch of salted caramel and a separate batch of coffee chocolate. We also bathe and groom our Aussie, Sophie. She gets brushed daily, gets her teeth brushed several times a week and I also trim her fanny fur (or as someone else calls it: butt curtains). We let the vet handle her nails. I’m so glad your Aunt enjoyed her party.
Oh! Those dishes sound amazing!
You folks are wonderful to your pets. We all love our pets. My expense is in grooming her every other month as she is a sheltie, l hope l spelled it right. Her name is ECHO. Well named as she is afraid of everything and barks. If people would run away, she would round them up. When she isn't minding me outside, I point to the lawn chair and she knows she has to sit, so cute as she takes her time getting to the lawn chair. But she stays until l give her permission to get down. We love our pets. I also have a cat and l let her outside everday, if not rainning. She goes under our 17ft. camper, by the back wheel and starts meowing for her morning treets. She never forgets.
They are so precious aren't they!
Essie polish is also good because it contains no formaldehyde.
Yes! I love it!
The meals I make at home instead of going out to eat are shrimp tacos, steak, pizza, and enchiladas
Great meal ideas!
Great video! I am sure you and your niece treasure your time together. She did a wonderful job on your nails! Thanks for sharing how you take care of your pets and when you feel it is best to spend vs. save. Dixie and Lorus both seemed to enjoy their grooming sessions. Paul did a great job - Dixie looked so pretty when she was done! I am going to start taking my cats in for dental cleanings at the vet. Our older cat, who is close to 11 years old just had his big front tooth fall out and he had to have 3 additional neighboring teeth pulled due to an infection. I definitely want to preserve the teeth that he has left. I have heard that dry food is better for cats' dental health, because it helps remove tartar. I would imagine it is the same for dogs. One gourmet food that I occasionally make at home for wayyy less than a restaurant is lasagna. I can make a whole platter of lasagna for the cost of one plate! Your mango salsa looked really good. I bet it would be really good on the side of grilled chicken or fish.
Thanks so much Amy for the thoughtful and encouraging comment!
I'm glad to hear you feed your pets what works for them and there should be no debate. Everyone should do what works for their family for everything and also for their pets. Pets are kind of like children who are happy playing with us and with boxes or things that use their imagination and get them moving around. The mango salsa looks beautiful and delicious. Can't wait to try it with the jalapenos, red onion, and tomatoes from our garden. Maybe on a baked potato, salad, or on top of a bowl of chili too. Your nails are beautiful! We save money because we don't have any pets. Lol You and your aunt are both gorgeous and we thank you for sharing some of your family with us!
Lulu you are so kind! Thanks for your encouraging comment!
Great video Emmy and Paul and of course, Miss Dixie....
I too bought a grooming kit from Amazon and it has saved me hundreds of dollars...if not more.
I used to take my dogs to get groomed but they stopped allowing one of my dogs to go because of her disability. They way she shakes and falls they were so afraid that she might fall into the shears and get cut.
So I spent 20.00 on a cordless rechargeable haircut kit and now I do it myself.
My specialty food I make at home instead of buying it is a chicken pasta salad. Yummy, and a full complete meal all on its own.
And I don't do manicure's at all. I
used to get a pedicure once a year for my birthday in the summer but haven't had one since before COVID-19. Now that things are opening up again, I could go but I rarely wear sandals anymore due to having difficulty walking and needing to wear a more stable shoe. The cost of my pedicure when I did get it was about $20 so it really wasn't that much and it was a once a year thing. Now if I want to treat myself to some sort of foot pampering I might go get a foot massage but again nothing since covid started. The place I would get a foot massage also doesn't charge much. About $22 for a 40 minute foot massage and it's extremely relaxing.
Love your videos, thank you.
Amy I have an idea for a viewer's choice. How do I find your email address again please?
Oh thanks so much for sharing in your comment! My email is frugalmoneysaver@gmail.com
I wonder how the salsa would work with peaches ? Thank You . Your nails always look great ! Little Dixie is such a princess
Oh my, I think peach 🍑 salsa would be amazing!🤩 I'm going to try it! Thanks for the idea 😊
I bet peach would be fantastic!
I would love to hear the life and health secrets of your lovely aunt! My cat is 12 years old and unfortunatley very ill since 12 days. She gets lots of medication for lots of money. But we save money for our cat every month. We buy and bought her food at Aldi and she always loved it. At the moment she doesn't eat a lot, because we have to feed her with a special, very expensive diet. I hope she will be better, soon. Thank you for your salsa recipe. I am not a friend of hot spices, I will put pepper in it instead.
Oh Sabrina I am so sorry your kitty is not well! Hoping she will be feeling better real soon!
@@FrugalMoneySaver Thank you, dear Emmy!❤
I love your fur babies! I enjoyed seeing y’all doing your nails. I’ve always wondered about them. I remembered you saying you got some good deals on expensive polish at CVS. I have actually gone and done that with ECBs and coupons.
Yes! CVS is great when you combine sales and coupons!
We groomed our dog and I made homemade treats
Wonderful!
Dixie is a cutie So is Boris!
Thanks so much! It's actually Loris!
@@FrugalMoneySaver 😬 sorry 😐
Potato salad at the deli counter is expensive. I make my own. It’s not gourmet, but yogurt is also cheaper when you make it yourself.
Yes, and it must be delicious I bet!
Great video. Enjoy your channel always
Thanks so much Melody!
Dixie is such sweet fur baby!! We have 2 fur babies and they are adorable. I don’t think they know they are dogs!! We take very good care of them and we have no insurance! Chico is16 or 17 yes old! Buttercup is 4 I think. They are our babies!
Exactly! Love them like family!
Our kitty Gus gets Blue Buffalo too. Your fur babies are precious! I use Honeybee Gardens nail polish because I have asthma and I'm allergic to chemicals. It's water based and I love it. Just be careful with the gel nails because I've read the LED lights emit radiation, I'm not trying to be a wet noodle, just letting you know. Have a great week!
Oh I know! That's why we I do it so infrequently!
Actually I have what my vet told me how my cat gets fleas if your lawn is healthy the fleas aren't able to leave eggs very well and your pet is less likely to get them. Also different environments less chance of fleas. In Oklahoma they are everywhere .
Yes, I think that's probably true!
I have to admit that I splurge on our two cats ( sister and brother). Gourmet foods I make at home? I make my own marinated mushrooms ( which are so good all my co workers argue over whose turn it is for the next batch) as well as pates ( mushroom, whitebean, olive tapenade, etc. ). I also make my own pickles, sauerkraut, etc. but those aren't gourmet by any means!
Oh how wonderful! Marinated mushrooms sound divine!
Oh I would love those recipes!
Ya'll are good to Dixie and Loris ❤ Living in AL, I'm partial to the name Dixie haha. We have 2 dogs and 3 cats. They're part of our family too. Our Bostie, Olive recently went blind and it happened in a matter of days. She's only 7 years old and it's breaking our hearts. There isn't a cure but if there was, I'd pay whatever we had to in order to cure her. She's starting to adjust, thank God! We have a rescue dog named Stella that has an anxiety disorder that requires medicine. So, we have some high maintenance babies but they're worth it!
Yes, they our worth every penny! Thank you for blessing those fur babies with such great care!
I am of the same mind set regarding pet care.
Yes! Thank you!
Beautiful video! I don’t mean to be a Debbie Downer, but want to pass along this information. I recently spoke with a dermatologist who stated they were seeing a huge uptick of skin cancer in patients who use uv lights for nails. Use sunscreen on your hands before putting them under the light!
Absolutely right! That's we I said I do it so infrequently!