BarkBox

Hey fur mommas!

If you think you love the concept behind Birchbox and are obsessed with your pup, then I am about to blow your mind with…Barkbox!

What is Barkbox?

A box of high quality dog products for your pup, delivered to your door every month! Inside each box you’ll receive a handpicked selection of {four or more} high quality dog products --from toys and innovative gadgets to gourmet treats, bones, hygiene products and essentials - this is doggy heaven on earth!

I am always looking for new ways to spoil Charlie, so when I discovered BarkBox I didn't even think twice about signing him up for a 6 month "Big & Bold" subscription.

We just received our first box this past weekend and Charlie hasn't stopped waggin' his tail since!

Let me just say, this box did not disappoint. In fact, we received well over $17 worth of goodies!

{Charlie had a blast opening up his gifts}

Inside the July BarkBox: 

1. Precision Pet Spinz Bone {A gluten-free, 100% edible, peanut butter flavored bone that moves and twists}. 2. PetProjekt Squeaky Steak {our favorite surprise in this box} 3. Pet Qwerks IncrediBubbles, {Non-toxic, peach flavored, edible bubbles}. 4. Petflow.com $10 off coupon with free shipping {pet food delivery service that I immediately signed up for}. 5. A roll of  Metro Paws Poop Bags 6. YumZies by Nootie {Natural, grain free, made in the US dog treats}.

How hilarious is this squeaky t-bone steak? This was definitely Charlie's favorite item in the whole box!

BarkBox is a really fun way to find out about unique toys and treats for Charlie, so I am really happy we signed him up for 6 months {and he is too}! 

A monthly box of surprise goodies costs as low as $17/box {for 6 months}, which includes shipping and a $3 donation to a local rescue or shelter to help other doggies in need. Depending on the size of your dog, you can sign up for a small, medium, or large box.The boxes ship on the 15th of every month. 

For more information about BarkBox, visit the BarkBox Facebook Page or their website!

Cake Batter Crispy Treats

Cake batter crispy treats...the rice crispy treat perfected.  

Adapted from Gimme Some Oven, I slightly tweaked this recipe for my recent girl's taco night, adding extra sprinkles and a dash of vanilla extract. Within hours of cutting the treats into perfect little squares I realized half of them had disappeared from the plate. I hunted down my husband, only to catch him crispy treat in hand! Since they are quick to whip up, I decided to make an extra batch before the girls arrived. By the end of the evening, there wasn't one crispy treat left! I see another batch in store for this week...

Cake Batter Crispy Treats

3 Tbsp. butter

½ Tbsp. vanilla
1 (10 oz.) bag of mini marshmallows
1/4 cup yellow cake mix

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

1 (1.75 oz.) container of sprinkles
 

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows. Stir until they begin to melt, adding in (dry) cake mix one spoonful at a time so its combined. Stir in cereal so it is completely coated with marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle in half of the sprinkles and mix. Press into a baking dish (any size will do) and top with remaining sprinkles. Let sit for about 30 minutes before cutting.

You can never have enough sprinkles! I even threw in a few heart sprinkles that I had left over from a recent recipe.

Pretty, fun and tasty! Now hurry up and go make some!

 

Thank You {and GREAT NEWS}!

Thank you all so much for your helpful iPhone case suggestions to my recent post {here}! There were so many great recommendations that it took me days to contemplate my purchase.  

The final 3 contenders: Monogrammed Otterbox Case (starting at $69), Kate Spade Case ($40), and Mongrammed Case-Mate Tough Case ($45).

And the winner is...

A Monogrammed Case-Mate iPhone Tough Case from AModernStyle Etsy shop! I am so in love with my new case and have received dozens of compliments on it so far. It's lightweight, slim, and super cute! Most importantly, the case provides dual layers of protection {a snug, fitting silicone wrap provides shock resistance, while the polycarbonate hard shell protects against impact}, and is built to withstand sudden drops and accidental falls. 

And I have GREAT NEWS for you, my friends...

Right now, AModernStyle is offering all of my readers a 25% discount through July 31^st! Just use the code HAPPY at checkout! 

Here are just a few of my favorites... 

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L-R: Brynn's case, Katrina's case, my case!

 Happy Shopping!