My Life In Pictures - Aug 3 - Aug 9 - 2008

Let’s face it, I take a lot of pictures. Why? Well mostly because I don’t want to forget anything and I don’t want my kids to now have them. My dad took a lot of pictures but I only have about 100 pictures total of my life from newborn to when I was 20 taking my own photos. Life is fast, take as many pictures as possible. Once the moment is gone you can’t get it back but what you can get is one glimpse into it forever.

August 3, 2008 – Sunday – The hub, kids and I were on the deck. My daughter like most baby girls wants to be just like her mommy. She asked if she could borrow my hat and played at the sand table. I snapped about 15 pictures but I think I love this one the most because of the coloring. I only picked up the color of the hat and really like the effect. She is stunning no matter what I take. I love the way her hair is hanging and the tiny peek of face.

August 4, 2008 – Monday – My husband colored my hair over the weekend. We used a 2 step process color and then highlightening. I really like the effect and think he did an awesome job considering it was his first time.  The electric company stopped by to tell us that the power would be off for a few hours so I invited myself over my girlfriend’s house. She gladly invited me in even though she was already having a play-date complete with another kid and another friend. It turned into a girlfest of gossip, sex talk, bra sizes, drinking, fantasies and then they straightened my hair. Nice! My friend has to tell me what the name of this contraption was because my hair was never straighter whether done by stylist or by myself. As you can see, I was loving myself.  

August 5, 2008 – Tuesday – My GF’s youngest at the lake. To see the original picture before Photoshop head over to my main blog here.

August 6, 2008 – Wednesday – I had to take one more picture of my son before I had his hair cut. My husband and I love the long hair as does my son but too many people were saying she is cute even with him sporting muscle shirts with dragons or sports equipment on them. He is playing with the Little People in my daughter’s bedroom while watching TV. She has cable and the coolest TV in the house (Santa, I hope you are listening, the boy needs a new TV, preferably like his sisters with a flat screen that can be mounted to the wall).

August 7, 2008 – Thursday – After their bath I wrapped a towel around my daughter’s hair for the first time and she couldn’t stop looking at herself in the mirror. She loved it because “it’s just like Mommy,” I loved it because she looked cute. She is her father’s daughter so she proceeded to ham it up. What’s not to love about a baby in a girly PJ with a towel on, making faces

August 8, 2008 – Friday – Was a not picture day. I was out from 9:30 a.m with my girl Sheress until 4:30. I was so pissed that I didn’t have my camera but there was a reason. I have a pet peeve about being late and Sheress is ALWAY late. On this particular morning she called as I was heading to the door and screwed everything up when she said, “I’m here!” I thought she meant the park so I hightailed it out of there. Nope, she meant the gas station, the she went to Dunkin Donuts, then SHE arrived at the park. Which meant we waited 15 minutes in the car for her. I so had time to get the camera!

After the park we headed to pick up her eldest, while I waited for her (what else is new?) to come pick me, the kids, and the car seats up. This was the first time we didn’t travel via caravan. We all got into her mini van, the kids watched a very LOUD The Golden Compass and Sheress and I talked. Very fun! Then we headed to Chili’s where I made sure I stuck to my diet by getting salad and chili. After that we headed to Target, where I picked up Wii Fit and found out I am obese. Oh well! Overweight yes, but obese? Hardly!!

Today – August 9, 2008 – Saturday- While I have some amazing pictures from today, I chose this one because my son looks so happy. I hardly ever take my kids to the yard because we have a huge deck and a creek that runs through my back yard which would you utilize? Today my husband came home and took the kids to the backyard. My son loves going down there and my husband, like most fathers,  give the kids way more freedom than I ever would. They were picking up rocks and sticks and throwing them in the creek. My son is proudly showing his to his daddy. My daughter is jumping on a rock that my husband put over a huge gopher hole.  They had an amazing time, I took a couple of pictures, did 30 minutes on Wii fit, saw them walking by the house to go around the block and met them outside to join them on the walk. I think this was the 3rd time we have walked around as a family and I was loving it.

Everything You Need to Know about Starting a Career as a Wardrobe Stylist

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Are you considering becoming a wardrobe stylist? Whether you are considering a career change to chase a childhood dream, or whether you are still deciding where you want your career path to take you, here are all of the facts that you need to know to make it happen. 

What is a Wardrobe Stylist?

A wardrobe stylist is essentially a professional who takes control of an individual’s or team’s, complete aesthetic. It is his or her job to ensure that the individual or team (such as the actors on a film set, or several models on a magazine shoot) look as visually appealing as possible. 

Versatile Career Choice 

The number one benefit of becoming a wardrobe stylist is you will have the opportunity to work within a variety of different industries. While you may be lucky enough to work directly with celebrities and other A-listers, wardrobe stylists may also work on the set of photo shoots, music videos, film sets, and in TV newsrooms. Sometimes you will be responsible for the visual aesthetic of a single person, while other times you may be required to handle the visual aesthetic of a number of people at one time. This means an eye for detail and excellent time management skills are of the utmost importance. 

Networking is Key

Networking is essential for ‘climbing the ladder’ in almost every career, but few more so than climbing the ranks as a wardrobe stylist. It is recommended that wardrobe stylists network regularly with designers and industry professionals by attending as many high-profile events as they can. Along with creating new relationships, it is also imperative that you work hard on maintaining those that already exist. You definitely don’t want to fall behind in an industry as competitive as this. 

You Need a One-Stop Shop for all of Your Supplies

The quality of your supplies can set you apart from other wardrobe stylists who operate within similar circles. Manhattan Wardrobe Supply, for instance, is a great example of a one-stop shop for costume professionals, as well as wardrobe and fashion stylists. These types of stores stock everything from hair and makeup essentials to sewing supplies and more. 

Keep Up with Trends 

Your career pretty much revolves around aesthetics and popular trends and everyone knows just how frequently those trends can change! In order to remain ahead of the curve, and to be able to keep your clients stylish, you need to ensure that you keep up with those trends and implement them when it comes to the service that you provide. 

Know What to Study 

Ultimately, experience and ambition equate to greater success than simply having a degree or a diploma under your belt. However, many individuals who dream about becoming wardrobe stylists will enroll in a degree in fashion design or similar. This can give them the ‘edge’ in terms of having a better grasp on the visual and business aspects of the fashion industry as a whole. 

It’s time to turn your dream into a reality! Your success lies in your hands. 

Church Rocked

I MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT, LIFE, MY KIDS, MY NAME IS MOMMY, PARENTING

Church Rocked

Posted on March 9, 2008

Well it didn’t actually “rock” it was more like a sway.

Yesterday, I wrote about taking my kids to Church this morning. We got up a bit later than expected. The clocks being turned back totally screwed me up this morning.

I wanted to take them to the mass which would also get them into Sunday school class. Since I haven’t been there in FOREVER I wasn’t sure on the time. I did try to call but their answering machine doesn’t mention service times. I should really mention that to them.

Unfortunately we got there about 9:30 and mass with Sunday school was at 9:00 a.m. but there was another starting at 10:30 a.m. We drove around and got back at 10:18 a.m.

I had to drive around the block 2 times to find a parking spot and finally found one.

We walked hand-in-hand into the Church. It was overrun with folks who were eating a snack from the last mass. Lovely, we were thirsty so we shared a glass of apple juice.

Trying to get my kids through a crowd of Church people was a little ridiculous. My daughter was plowed into way too many times for me, I should have carried her but didn’t want to let me son’s hand go either. Amazing how no one apologized, they just got out of Church you would think people would be particularly pleasant. They were pleasant just not to the tiny 2.5 year old who couldn’t be seen through the crowd. Thankfully I was holding her hand or she would have hit the floor at least 2 times.

I talked to Pastor briefly and headed into a pew that would be easy for us to get out without disturbing anyone if we had to. I didn’t expect a miracle but I also didn’t bring any fidgets for them to occupy themselves with. I prayed for the best and reminded them that we were in Church, God’s house and we had to be on our best behavior.

Pastor walked in and the organ started. My son sat and looked around while holding a Hymn book, my daughter enjoyed the sound of her dress shoes on the floor and tapped a few times but all in all we made it through about 45% of the mass. We probably would have gotten through the whole thing by Goddess said, “I have to go potty.”

Picking up their coats I headed out with them in tow, we got out the door next to our pew which is exactly why I sat there and walked into the bathroom.

My daughter decided that she didn’t need to go but my son did go. I told them I was so proud of them and that they had been so good in church.

As we were washing our hands, my son said, “you did a good job singing mom.” I thanked him and we headed to the car with my son asking if he could play XBox.

So, this concludes our first church outing. Some juice, a song or 3, 2 readings a potty break and XBox. What are Sundays for really?

Here he is in his new Booster seat for the car. We got it on Friday afternoon but it has become his Gamer chair. Not sure what he is looking at here but he is totally concentrating.

Friday Fill In - March 2008

I MUST BE BORED

Friday Fill In

Posted on March 29, 2008

Friday Fill-In #65

1. Some relationships are meant to last forever
2. Aerosmith is the last concert I saw; it was ages ago.
3. Spring should be here any day now.
4. Oh no! I forgot to check the eggplant
5. I’ve recently started thinking about my daughter’s 3rd birthday.
6. My kids never fails to make me smile.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to my kids seeing their Daddy, tomorrow my plans include cleaning and playing, and Sunday, I want to take the kids to Church.

Candyless Easter Basket #Giveaway #penguinrandom #prestel

I am beyond excited to host this Candyless Easter Basket Giveaway for all four titles of Prestel Junior’s All Around Bustletown series. Over the past two weeks I have wondered how I would be able to fill my children's Easter Baskets this year. Since I am an early shopper and always looking for deals I started the end of February but it was just two small things to add to their basket. It really may be all they get this year depending on the state of the world as we get closer to the holiday. If you have little ones these books are perfect for your children on Easter or anytime. 

Prestel's new All Around Bustletown series (Board Book $12.95; Ages 2-5; 14 pages) by Rotraut Susanne Berner follows the activities of a charming, bustling town over the course of all four seasons! If you look closer, you'll recognize the same characters appear on every page, each with their own story.  In the tradition of Richard Scarry and Where's Waldo, this series encourages kids to return again and again to each spread, following along with the characters and inventing their own stories. They'll recognize parts of their own world, while also learning about the endless ways we live, work, and play in each season. Kids will spend hours poring over these oversized pages of vibrantly detailed drawings in this joyfully illustrated series.

"What is it about cross-section illustrations — the kind where you can see everything going on inside a house, upstairs and down, all at once — that makes them so mesmerizing? Berner, one of Germany’s best-known children’s authors and illustrators, excels at these fascinating dollhouse-type scenes, a staple of the German genre known as Wimmelbooks. Hers are jam-packed with old and young characters engaged in prosaic, silly or mysterious activities that young readers can spend hours poring over...Parents and grandparents may be especially susceptible to this giant board book’s old-fashioned charms." —The New York Times

“[T]his book is more than just a sea of samey same same white faces. Amazing how that contributes to the joy of picking out all the details and repeating characters. A seek-and-find book for the 21st century.” — School Library Journal

In All Around Bustletown: Spring (2/18/2020; ISBN: 978-3791374093), a house gets a top-to-bottom spring cleaning and farm fields are being prepared for planting. People are shopping, commuting to work, constructing buildings, and meeting friends. If you look closer, you'll recognize the same characters appear on every page, each with their own story. There's Wilfred the jogger slipping on a banana peel and his friend Erica who comes to help him. Three cheerful nuns shop, chat, and share a snack at the cafe. A stork surveys all the activity from the sky while a mischievous fox scampers through the streets. 

It's summer in  All Around Bustletown: Summer (4/21/2020; ISBN: 978-3791374208) and that means flowers, picnics, thunderstorms, and bike rides. It's a busy time for construction workers, farmers, and house painters. Playgrounds are filled with kids and vacationers are boarding trains in droves. In the sky a pair of balloons drifts through every scene, while on the street people of all ages make their way to an outdoor birthday party. There's even a big storm that turns umbrellas inside out, sends hats flying, but ends in a lovely rainbow.

The leaves are blowing off the trees and the birds are flying south in All Around Bustletown: Fall (7/21/2020; ISBN: 978-3791374222). Farmers are preparing the fields for winter and kids are back in school. And look, there's a water main break that's causing havoc and a chimney sweeper perched on a roof! Each time readers look at these delightfully detailed spreads they'll discover something new, whether it's what's for sale at the outdoor market or how many pumpkins they can spot on a single page. Familiar characters appear on each page--a maestro and a violinist, a balloon-toting nun, and a mom with her baby. All the activity culminates in a harvest celebration lit by dozens of paper lanterns in every shape and size.

Winter has arrived in All Around Bustletown: Winter (10/2019; ISBN: 978-3791374154) and everywhere you look people are embracing the season. At home there's baking, reading, and sleeping in, while on the farm the fields are fallow and quiet. Outside people are bundled up against the cold as they are skating, sledding, and running to catch a crowded bus. The town's buildings are alive with activity--piano lessons, a dentist appointment, shopping for presents, and visiting the museum. 

Kids will spend hours looking at these books. There is so much to see and so much for you to point out. I love these types of books when my kids were small and now with my preschool class because I love I Spy Type questions. You can ask where is the computer, or red car, squirrel, etc. Kids love looking for things and get so excited when they know where something is. It is really good for their confidence and observing visual details. It helps them to strengthen their memory. Working memory is so important and like a muscle it requires exercise. This is what they will build on as they progress through their schooling. 

So while they are looking at all the detail and remembering where things are, they are actually learning. 

Look at this detail! 

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5 Reasons I love the Upside Down Show

5 Reasons I love the Upside Down Show

Posted on June 23, 2008

I must admit, I love the Upside Down Show. It is probably one of the smartest shows ever put on TV for kids. Why you ask? Here are my reasons why the Upside Down Show rocks.

Adults can totally watch it and not feel like idiots.

The Umbilical Brothers a.k.a Shane and David are funny.

Kids see that you don’t need a bunch of commercial toys to play. There is nothing marketable on the show.

My son saying “Come on knuckles” while he plays “action fingers” using his hands instead of a highly priced toy “name brand” toy.

The guys have opened up a whole new world of playing for my kids. They use their imagination to pretend to walk in slow motion, or be stuck to a wall, to rewind what they are saying, to hold imaginary flies, and play imaginary instruments.

I just found out that The Upside Down show only got one season so if you are like me and love this show, write to the following to voice your opinion.

10 Things You Love About Your Life Fill Ins

SOMETIMES IT'S ABOUT ME

Ten on Tuesday – 10 Things You Love About Your Life

Posted on April 22, 2008

10 on Tuesday

1- My Kids – I was blessed with two beautiful children who challenge me everyday. The sun rises and falls on my babies and I never loved so fully in my entire life.

2- My husband who is one of the hardest working people I know. He lacks a bit in the sensitivity department but he tries. I respect him and love him even though he doesn’t read my blog.

3- My friends who without I would be bored to tears. I am thankful to have so many actual friends in my life. We are lucky if we have one true blue friend yet I am blessed with many.

4- My life. I am thankful for everyday above ground. I tend to see the little things in life and not dwell on things that I can’t control. Everyday that I live past the age of 34 (my mom’s age when she died) is a blessed day.

5- My laptop (a gift from my husband). Being able to take it to the deck while the kids play or sitting on the couch at the end of the day makes the laptop worth it’s weight in gold.

6- I love my digital cameras, one for pics and one for video (also both gifts from my husband). My love for photography started when I was about 6 or 7, when just taking random pictures of my life made me so happy. Now that I am older and have kids of my own, I get so much joy from just being able to capture a moment in time. My kids are my favorite muses but I love taking pictures of everything. As I walk or drive along I am constantly seeing places that I want to capture on film once the kids are both in school and I can park and walk alone to spend time getting “the shot”.

7- The fact that my kids are getting to grow up out of the city. I grew up in Millbrook, NY and it was a great childhood. Picking wild blackberries, riding horses, spending time at diary farms, games of manhunt collecting frogs and fireflies at night, riding bikes from sun up to sun down and just enjoying the fresh air. When my mom passed away we moved in with my grandparents in Brooklyn. While it was still fun but in a different way. Roof top tanning, sitting on stoops, getting ice cream from the ice cream man with the jingling truck coming up the block and riding the subway everywhere I would have gone back to Millbrook in a heartbeat.

8- Finally mapping out some time to start reading again. I have loved getting lost in books since, well, since I could read. There is nothing like cracking open a new book and absorbing the words filling the pages. It is a feeling I have had since I can remember. There will never be enough days in my life to read all the books I want to read.

9- Waking up to a pot of coffee already made is heaven with a dash of milk. Love opening my eyes to the smell of coffee brewing.

10- My home. The fact that I actually have a house is still 9 years later amazing to me. My parents never owned a home. I still thought that we would not be getting the house until we actually recieved the key after spending an hour signing papers. It was too much to dream about and being a realist I wouldn’t allow myself to think about it until we actually got the key to turn in the door.

Looking For A Good Mystery Series? Check Out The Dark Musicals by Laura DeLuca - Reanimated Book 6 Review

The 411: 

I have read the 5 book prior to this and love how different this feels. Our main characters have definitely grown up a lot from the first two book. Rebecca and Justyn and their two children Erik the musical protege' and baby Harmony are back at the Jersey Shore after being overseas and opening their own musical theater.  Their first play will be Ghost Bride which is a take on Corpse Bride (while I was reading I felt the strongest urge to stop and re watch Corpse Bride for the 10th time.)  Without giving too much away you should start at book 1. The books can stand alone as Laura does a good job of laying out the past quickly so you are caught up on the whys and relationship histories of the many players in the book but I highly suggest starting at the beginning and getting to know and falling in love with the characters as all Laura DeLuca fans have. 

I love how Rebecca's past has brought her to where she is right now.  She can take care of herself and her family and now she is helping others through her undercover work.  She is a stop on the Underground railroad where woman will come to escape abusive situations.  

Like all Dark Musical Mysteries Laura does a wonderful job of crafting the lives of these wonderful  characters she obviously loves into a whole new story and OMG my heart...Lord Justyn I can't take anymore!!!

If you are stuck inside like the rest of the state...there is no time like now to dive into a series.

PARENTING SURVIVAL TIPS-COPING WITH COVID-19 AT-HOME-

Thought Leader & Literacy Advocate Shares How Parents Can Maintain Structure & Routine During Period of Distance Learning 

Due to the risk of COVID-19, the government made a trans-formative, yet necessary decision to close schools across the country and switch to distance learning.  Parents across the country are now faced with the sudden challenge of keeping their children occupied at home.

According to educational thought-leader Carew Papritz, during this time of uncertainty and stress, it's crucial for parents to convey confidence and be prepared.

"Although there's no category for this virus inside our own experience, parents need to be accountable to make this transition easy to ensure the continued education and family structure for their children," says Papritz. 

Papritz is the father of an elementary-aged son and like millions of parents across the country, he is now faced with the sudden challenge of keeping his child occupied and educated at home. 

Papritz is encouraging other parents to support their children's emotional well-being while providing the following tips:

1. Maintain Structure & Normalcy: Implement procedures that maintain the normalcy of operations as much as possible, keeping a structured routine throughout the day. This is probably the most important to keep your kids on track and ensure your sanity.

Set aside specific times for activities - reading time, watching educational videos, playing educational games, and lessons that teachers have provided. But not all of this structure has to revolve around classroom education. Take time to teach your kids how to eat healthily and make their lunch, build something, paint pictures, go for a hike/walk, or practice an instrument if available. Take advantage of opportunities that you normally would not have time for and cherish these teachable moments. 

2. Eliminate Hysteria & Hype: Fear and panic are detrimental distractions, especially in the minds of young children who are the most vulnerable with ever-evolving brains. A parent’s anxiety fuels or otherwise reinforces his or her kid’s own fears, yet this state of hysteria surrounding Coronavirus can be damaging towards a child's education, experiences, and purpose. Children should be educated and up to date on the current situation but monitor the intake of information and make sure it comes from trusted factual sources. 

3. Use Educational Resources Beyond What the School Provides: From websites like Outschool, YouTube, and Audible, you can find various informative activities, videos and e-books to keep your kiddos occupied and engaged. 

Carew Papritz is on a mission to help parents and families navigate through this time of uncertainty.  He has information and advice about maintaining a solid family structure; creating a healthy environment for children and parents to teach and learn. 

ABOUT CAREW PAPRITZ:

For more information visit:

www.carewpapritz.com

In Your Easter Bonnet – Play in the Dirt

MY KIDS, MY NAME IS MOMMY

In Your Easter Bonnet – Play in the Dirt

Posted on March 25, 2008

I don’t get it.

What is it with kids and dirt?

The first part of this story is that my daughter and I were (ok me, I was), very excited that this would be the first time she would wear an Easter bonnet and white gloves. She was excited to put them on and she picked out the bonnet herself.

I bought her something to wear (probably the 5 thing I have purchased for her clothing wise in the almost 3 years she is here). Something new, not handed down, hers and hers alone. It wasn’t my favorite but there wasn’t much to chose from. Easter is really early this year and it is pretty cold for the typical Easter wear.

She was all dressed sitting waiting to leave for her Abuela’s when she asked me to change her diaper…insert screeching car tires here because ummm hello she hasn’t worn a diaper in just over 3 months. In the 3 months since she has trained she has had 3 count them, 3 accidents. So why, oh why on this particular day, when the outfit had only been on her for 1/2 an hour would she decide to use it as her own personal portable potty?

I told her that she didn’t have a diaper on and that I hoped she was kidding. I had just washed and dried her tights. The reason she wasn’t wearing them earlier was because they were in the dryer, drying so that she could wear them with her new stinkin’ Mommy doesn’t love Easter outfit.

Anyway, I digress. I change her, and tell her how disappointed I am that she pee’d in her clothes and next time ask me to take her to the potty. She says what she always says, “I’m sorry Mommy.” We put on the next best thing. A punky, fun, pair of stockings, the only ones that would be warm enough but didn’t have snow flakes on them and head out the door.

We go to the in-laws with my son looking like the little man and the girl looking like a little funky punk. Eat a wonderfully delicious lunch and then my husband decides to take the kids outside.

Normally I don’t mind them being little rug rats because well as far as rug rats go they are pretty clean. They never have crusty messes under their noses, they never smell, their clothes don’t have huge unidentifiable stains and they don’t argue to wash their hands, but why on Easter must we play in the dirt?

I guess they had a good time and Tide will take out the stains. My mother and father would have freaked if we were all dressed up playing in the dirt but I guess there are worse things they could have gotten into.

So Easter and dirt, perfect together. Who knew?

What a difference year makes.

How to Overcome the Challenges of Having a Family Pet

Having a family pet can be one of the most fulfilling experiences of your life. However, it can also cause many challenges, both in terms of your pet’s behavior, and in your ability to look after them. Rather than sending them back to the kennels at the first sign of trouble, read this guide to learn how to cope with owning your first pet, and what you can do to make sure that the experience runs smoothly. 

Pet Anxiety and Aggressive Behavior

Many pets in the USA have anxiety or display aggressive behavior, especially in their first couple of months of living with your family, or if you have chosen to adopt a pet that has been through bad experiences in the past. While aggressive behavior, such as growling and biting, can be dangerous if you have children, your children may aggravate any anxiety within your pets if they are not supervised. To treat anxiety in your pet, you should consider investing in CBD for dogs, as there is a lot of evidence to suggest that this can help to calm your pets down. In terms of aggressive behavior, you should consider socializing your dog, identifying the triggers of its aggression, and working to desensitize them to this. 

Destroyed Furniture and Cleaning Difficulties 

One of the most challenging aspects of having a new animal is the destroyed furniture and other possessions that they can leave in their wake. Whether they are destructive out of fear or play, protecting your home can be a priority for owners. In order to safeguard your home from your pet, you should use rugs and throws to cover fabrics and flooring, use plastic corner protectors for cats, store breakable items away from your pet, and create a pet zone where they can explore their natural instincts within a confined area when you are not at home. You should also clean your home with dog-friendly disinfectant to get rid of all those muddy pawprints and water stains. 

Training Issues

It can be difficult to devote a sufficient amount of timetowards your dog’s training, with many owners struggling to control their animal’s behavior. Some of the best tips for training your dog well include making sure that only one family member trains your animal, and that you constantly reward them for good work. In order to ensure that they learn the basic commands, you should consider attending a training class or hiring a pet behaviorist who can help you to train unruly animals, either in a group or on a one-on-one basis. 

Having Time for Your Pet

If you are struggling to find the time that you need for your pet, you should consider hiring a pet sitter or dog walker, or sending them to daycare. This will ensure that your pet is looked after amid the chaos of family life, and that they are able to spend their days with other humans and dogs without getting lonely. 

The Cost of Pet Ownership and Health Issues

Health issues can be a burden on families due to the extensive costs of medical bills and other expenditures. To get help with your finances, you should contact local animal charities in your area to see what aid they can offer you, and you should also see if your area has a free vet clinic, where you can get advice about your animal’s condition. You should also always make sure that you have taken out the appropriate pet insurance in order to cover costly medical bills.