MamaVoxBox from Influenster

I love free goodies! Who wouldn't especially if they are products you can use and consume? Well, thanks to Influenster for sending me these lovely products to try so I can give my honest feedback about them.

The MamaVoxBox contains 5 products:

2 Pond's Luminous Finish BB cream (I love these!)
1 Dr. Scholl's For Her Heel Insoles
1 Belvita Soft Baked Oats and Chocolate flavored cookie
1 Annie's Homegrown White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

I can't wait to try them and post my reviews here.  Thanks again Influenster for this beautiful MamaVoxBox!

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Girls Talk - Fave Chocolates

Sorry Niko dear but I am not that much of a chocolate lover. In fairness, I do consume once in a while, chocolate cake and some chocolate goodies. My favorite is the premium Swiss chocolate - Lindt specially the Lindor. I just love them!

(Photo source: Lindtusa.com)

Barking Bloody Murder

I got used to dogs who barely bark. All our dogs before, even the bigger breed, seldom bark. This little Millie of ours bark like crazy when she hears footsteps from the hall and other voices. I want her to stop because I don't want to cause any inconvenience to neighbors bearing in mind that we live in a flat not in a villa with an open yard.

There are ways to actually curb your dog's barking. Here are some tips on how:

1. Put on a 'spraying' collar. This spray collar gets activated when the dog starts barking. It sprays citronella which is safe for animals. The negative stimulus teaches your dog to cease barking.

2. Use a 'shock' collar. Personally, I am against this one even if it emits mild electrostatic shock. The sting can still hurt and I find this cruel to the animal.

3. Say "No" firmly. If your pet stops from barking after you said no, give the dog a cookie dog treat. Praise lavishly when your pet follows your command.

4. Use a dog trainer's whistle to call your pet's attention. Repeat if the dog barks again. That might give your pet a little reminder to stop.

5. I have this little trick I do with my Millie. When she starts barking, I say NO firmly and lift my slipper. She stops. Always work for me. I don't hit her though. I just show her who is the "alpha."

Well, if there are still other ways to stop your dog's nuisance barking before you get an eviction notice, please feel free to share it here.

Love your pets! They are your best friends...

Miniature Yummy Treats

My daughter has improved a lot in the arts and craft department. I am so proud of what her teeny-tiny hands can do with the clay. Ever since we discovered a good brand of clay - Sculpey (thanks again to Arstyclay), she's been into modelling of small stuff.

Here are some of her recent project - the mini-clay treats (consist of sundae cones, donuts, hamburger, fries, onion rings, sunny side up & scrambled egg, tacos, pizza and a hot dog). Mouthwatering!







I wonder what my daughter will do next?