Taking the time and effort to prepare healthy dog food at home from scratch is an important chore dog owners take pride in. You know your four-legged friends inside out, their allergies, likes and dislikes, skin conditions, and the strength of their gut. By preparing fresh home-cooked meals, you can be assured he or she gets healthy, unadulterated, wholesome food every day. You must provide all the necessary proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals, and adequate water that your dog needs every day. Also, cooking meat, fish, eggs, and vegetables well before feeding them is important. This helps kill germs and makes the food easily digestible for your dog. It is important, however, that you consult and follow the advice of the veterinarian before starting your pet on a home-cooked meal. Meats like chicken, turkey, beef, and tuna, grains like whole wheat, oatmeal, and quinoa, eggs in scrambled, hardboiled, or poached form, cooked vegetables like carrots, peas, potatoes, green beans, broccoli, and kale, and fruits like apples, pears, and bananas are all healthy for dogs. On the other hand, the foods that are extremely unhealthy, even fatal, for your dog include grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, chocolate, avocado, macadamia nuts, caffeine, chives, and salt.

Tax season is a stressful time of the year. Some common mistakes made when filing taxes include not putting down the right amount of dependents, not having receipts for deductions, and not using a good tax agent or tax software. Yet a lot of these are critical issues can be avoided by following these easy steps listed below. Here are some tips to follow when e-filing your taxes online: 1. E-file online Options like e-filing taxes online give you the option to do your taxes at your leisure. If you are going to go this route, it’s best to use a secure VPN to protect your personal information and go with a reputable tax filer like TurboTax. This way you can make sure that mistakes are kept to a minimum, your personal data is protected, and you get the most out of your return. You can e-file on your own but if you have a lot of things going on with your tax return, then it might be a good idea to speak with a tax professional. You do have the option of going through free organizations like the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) group. This is a group that offers free help with tax preparation and it’s run by the IRS.

Be honest; the first thing you do after checking into a hotel is to go down to the pool and spend some time in the hot tub. They’re just nice. Hot tubs aren’t just relaxing, they’re a good investment in your health. They lower blood sugar levels in diabetics, ease stress, and are great for pain relief if you have lower back or shoulder pain. Before you splurge on one of your own, here are some buying mistakes to avoid when you’re shopping for your new hot tub: 1. Not estimating your total cost You’ve finally chosen a model after weeks of researching the best hot tubs; now you’re at the hot tub sales store with your card in hand and want to fall over from sticker shock. You knew that the model you wanted was going to cost you a few thousand dollars, but suddenly that number is almost double what you’d figured on spending. What happened?! You forgot to tally all of the costs associated with buying a hot tub. You know, the delivery fee, hot tub installation, extra protection plans. Do some research first before choosing a dealer. You may be able to find someone offering free delivery or a deal on their installation fee.

Since the beginning of time, humans have used shoes as a way to tread comfortably and protect our feet. As civilization evolved, shoes became the means to add style to outfits. Shoes fads have consistently changed over time and from year to year. Sometimes a footwear trend that was popular decades ago becomes popular again many years later. If you are looking to increase your style and personality, you can do so simply by adding a unique pair of shoes to any outfit, or to suit a special occasion. If you are looking for the hottest footwear trends 2020, walk this way to to find the most popular styles: 1. Kitten heels One of the most popular styles of shoes for 2020 is going to be the kitten heel. This delicate and sophisticated shoe can be worn on any occasion. From business to casual this shoe is ideal for all women who want to make a great impression. This shoe features a closed pointed toe with a small heel in the back. Some of the hottest designers like Marc Jacobs and Gucci add some designer touches to this type of shoe, like a small ribbon or a small designer decal on the front.

Christmas is a loved and a celebrated holiday, and planning for it is a big deal. Most people ensure that their halls are decked with reindeer, a holiday tree, twinkling lights, candles, snowmen, garlands, stockings lining the mantle, and of course, Santa Claus! The following is a list of must-have Christmas décor items to make your holiday Merry and bright: 1. Christmas tree Christmas without a family tree isn’t Christmas at all. Even if it’s a small tabletop tree; you cannot celebrate Christmas without one. When buying a Christmas tree, you can opt for artificial Christmas trees or fresh pines to decorate your family room, and store presents beneath. Purchasing a solid tree stand ensures the tree is upright, and if you opt for a fresh evergreen tree, ensure it is well hydrated. Flocked Christmas trees are also stylish. 2. Ornaments Decorating a Christmas tree is fun, especially if you play Christmas songs and drink some festive nog while decorating. When decorating, there are many ornament options to choose from, including glass colored red, green, silver and gold bobbles, metallic stars, tinsel, or eclectic string lights. However, personalized Christmas ornaments make the tree really special. You can opt to have ornaments monogrammed with initials or names, emblazoned with old family photos, special dates (i.e., baby’s first Christmas) for every member of the family including the pets.