Author: A Bailey

The Instant Pot Desserts Cookbook from Williams-Sonoma

The Instant Pot Desserts Cookbook from Williams-Sonoma

To help the many Instant Pot® fans looking for fun new ways to use their favorite appliance, the Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen has recently authored a new cookbook to expand our pressure-cooking repertoire to include desserts, too. It’s The Instant Pot® Desserts Cookbook (Weldon Owen, May 

The Indoor Grilling Cookbook from Williams-Sonoma

The Indoor Grilling Cookbook from Williams-Sonoma

Indoor grilling has always had a place in my kitchen, and now with the help of a brand-new book from the Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen, I can take it to a whole new level. The Indoor Grilling Cookbook (Weldon Owen, May 2020) is full of recipes 

Sustainably Sourced, Yummy Dog Treats from West Paw

Sustainably Sourced, Yummy Dog Treats from West Paw

West Paw Freeze-Dried Raw Dog TreatsIf you’re a dog owner like me, you want to spoil your precious pooch with all the best things, but you want to do it right, for your dogs and for the planet. Good news: West Paw has just introduced a new collection of freeze-dried raw dog treats that will keep you and your pup happy. In fact, West Paw says,” We inspire joy in the lives of people and their pets by designing and manufacturing high performing, eco-friendly dog products.” Yay!

* Complimentary product received for review.

West Paw Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats

This new collection of treats includes two single-ingredient varieties (Beef Liver and Beef Heart) and two limited-ingredient varieties (Duck with Superfood and Pork with Superfood). My dogs Otis and Nick received a package of West Paw’s Duck with Superfood Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, which they give a big paws-up. These treats have only six ingredients, all sustainably sourced, harvested, and processed in the USA. West Paw calls the treats “nutrition bombs” that “combine protein-packed duck, fiber-rich, beta-carotene-loaded sweet potatoes and carrots, superfood blueberries and kale, probiotic goat milk—and nothing else. And then they’re freeze-dried so not a single sliver of nutrition is lost.”

West Paw Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats

Thanks to the freeze-drying process, the package only weighs 2.5 ounces but is actually pretty big and contains plenty of treats, enough to keep Otis and Nick satisfied for quite a while. Seriously, my doggos love their West Paw treats! As for me, having learned how healthy these treats are as well as the care that goes into making them, I love West Paw treats, too. West Paw offers a “Love It Guarantee,” saying “We’re in it for the wags—we replace or refund anything that doesn’t induce a happy dance.” I can confirm that in our house, West Paw treats do indeed induce lots of wags and happy dog dances!

In addition to their new treat collection, West Paw makes a wide range of non-edible products for dogs, including toys, puzzles, durable chews, beds, blankets, collars, and leashes, and now they also offer face masks for humans, based on the Johns Hopkins pattern. Using West Paw’s Retailer Locator, I was happy to see that I can choose from about a dozen nearby places to shop for West Paw products, ranging from Target to pet-supply stores to the county Humane Society. The listings helpfully include website links, so before heading out, I can explore what’s available and where. I’m in the market for a puzzle toy and chews for Nick, so this is a useful feature for me.

West Paw Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats

You can browse all of West Paw’s products at their website, and while you’re there, check out the section called The Scoop, which features interesting posts about dogs, dog ownership, the company’s initiatives, etc. For even more dog cuteness and West Paw updates, visit them on Facebook, too.

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win a bag of West Paw dog treats, in the winner’s choice of flavor!

Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on June 30th, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

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Disclaimer: A. Bailey received a complimentary product for review purposes & feature on The Classy Chics blog. No monetary compensation was received. A. Bailey’s thoughts, opinions and words are 100% her own. Your thoughts may differ. Please read the blog’s terms of service policy before entering any giveaways. The Classy Chics are NOT responsible for prize fulfillment or shipping of any items won from this blog. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, we may or may not make a small commission which helps to support this website. Thank you!!! 

A New Experience in Oral Care with My Magic Mud Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

A New Experience in Oral Care with My Magic Mud Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

With so many options for oral care products available today, I was happy to discover something fresh and new, with exciting differences from the standard mainstream offerings. My Magic Mud produces a range of products featuring activated charcoal as a key ingredient providing multiple benefits, 

Beginning Drawing with How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2

Beginning Drawing with How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2

Have you ever wanted to draw but just didn’t know how to begin? A brand-new book is coming out in mid-June that will help you overcome the fear of that blank page and get you doodling and drawing in no time. It’s called How to 

Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray for Dogs from The Pet Gourmet

Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray for Dogs from The Pet Gourmet

Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray for Dogs from The Pet GourmetThis is the story not only of a great product for dogs but of a sweet little shelter dog who needed a bit of extra help in his transition to being a happy family dog. We adopted Nick last summer, and although we love him dearly, he has been a challenge at times, and he’s still working through issues from his past life.

* Complimentary product received for review.

When he’s relaxed, Nick is a cuddle bug who enjoys a good snuggle. He’s playful and will fetch his favorite ball endlessly. He’s smart, too; he came to us already crate-trained and knowing Come and Sit, and he’s working hard to master tricks like Gimme Paw and Drop It. But he still has his struggles.

Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray for Dogs from The Pet Gourmet

This is where The Pet Gourmet Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray for Dogs comes into the picture. This easy-to-use spray is proving to be a big help for Nick during what we call his “crazy bouts” when he gets agitated and barks continuously. With the help of the shelter’s Behavioral Specialist, we’ve developed some strategies for helping Nick with his crazy bouts and his resource guarding, and now we’ve added the Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray as an extra layer of comfort for our little guy. I often work with Nick by sitting with him, stroking him gently, and crooning to him that he’s a good calm dog, so applying the Calming Aid spray is now part of that routine. Following the instructions on the label, I spray a small amount onto my hands then rub Nick’s chest and the tips of his ears, where he can breathe in the scent of the special blend of essential oils. Alternatively, I sometimes spray Nick’s bandana. Either way, Nick does seem more relaxed after the spray is applied, and he smells nice, too. Plus, I feel good knowing that Nick is becoming more and more comfortable as part of our family.

Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray for Dogs from The Pet Gourmet

The Pet Gourmet offers two other varieties of essential oil sprays: Odor Eliminator, which can be used on the dog and/or fabrics in the home, and Learning Aid, designed to help dogs with concentration and focus. But as you may remember from our recent review of The Pet Gourmet Freeze Dried Lamb Liver and Beef Jerky with Apples, The Pet Gourmet specializes in a wide variety of products for dogs and their owners, like canned food, treats, chews, and soy candles. Learn more at their website, and visit them on Facebook, too.

If you think your dog would love The Pet Gourmet’s products as much as Nick and his dog-brother Otis do, you can take advantage of a special offer just for readers of The Classy Chics: Use the special code 2ClassyChics30 for 30% off your first order!

Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray for Dogs from The Pet Gourmet

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win the same product featured here: A 4-ounce bottle of The Pet Gourmet Calming Aid Essential Oil Spray for Dogs.

Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on June 16th, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Bailey

Disclaimer: A. Bailey received a complimentary product for review purposes & feature on The Classy Chics blog. No monetary compensation was received. A. Bailey’s thoughts, opinions and words are 100% her own. Your thoughts may differ. Please read the blog’s terms of service policy before entering any giveaways. The Classy Chics are NOT responsible for prize fulfillment or shipping of any items won from this blog. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, we may or may not make a small commission which helps to support this website. Thank you!!! 

Goodies for Dogs from The Pet Gourmet

Goodies for Dogs from The Pet Gourmet

My dogs, Otis and Nick, are happy little guys these days, thanks to The Pet Gourmet. They’ve been enjoying Beef Jerky with Apples as yummy treats and Freeze Dried Lamb Liver both as a treat and as an enhancement to their meals, and their wagging 

Root’d Multivitamin Fizzy Healthy Drink Mix – Good for You and for the Planet

Root’d Multivitamin Fizzy Healthy Drink Mix – Good for You and for the Planet

Now more than ever, I’m doing everything I can to keep myself healthy, including taking vitamins, and I imagine that you are, too. How about a fun new way to get those extra nutrients? Meet Root’d Multivitamin Fizzy Healthy Drink Mix! * Complimentary products received