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Switch Your Dog’s Dinner Up with Alpo Meal Helpers!

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alpo-meal-helpers-1 I love pizza, and I say that I could probably eat it every day of my life, but I think that’s really a bit of a stretch. Okay, maybe not….but you’re feelin’ me, right? Do you ever think that your dogs are feeling the same way? Like, do you ever think that they’re thinking, “Geeze mom……do I have to eat the SAME thing EVERY. SINGLE. DAY?!” They like to switch things up a bit too! Purina has created the NEW Alpo Meal Helpers and you can find them at Dollar General! It adds a little “sum’n – sum’n” to their regular dog food. Simply add the Alpo Meal Helpers to your dog’s dry food. I really like these because they’re soft and not messy at all, like wet dog food can be. Bleck.

 

alpo-meal-helpers-2 Each no mess mealtime mixer is in a 4 oz. package and you get 4 pouches to a box! Plus they come in yummy flavors like Porterhouse and Prime Rib, and Roast Beef and Chicken.

 

alpo-meal-helpers-4 Izzy, our boxer, LOVED it. She didn’t come up for air until the whole plate was GONE. We hadn’t been outside 2 seconds when she started sniffing the air. She could smell the yummy-ness and was on the hunt for it. If you’re looking for an easy way to switch up your dog’s dinner, check the Alpo Meal Helpers out on your next trip to Dollar General! They’re around $2 a box, so it’s a nice deal too! When you grab a box, share a photo of your dog enjoying it on Instagram using the hashtag #AlpoMealHelpers! The dog with the most shares will win an Alpo prize pack with a coupon for a free Alpo Meal Helper & Alpo biscuits plus a $100 Dollar General gift card!! Be sure to check out other Dollar General Alpo Products!

Which flavor do you think your dog would love?

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What Does My Dog Need? Here Are 7 Dog Owner Essentials!

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So, you just got a new puppy and you’re working your way through the late night crying, puppy breath, pee and poo! Or do you have an older dog that just needs some extra care, love and attention? Either way, you may be asking yourself, “What does my dog need?“. Dogs are work, but they’re SO rewarding. I’ve got a list of some dog essentials that every new and seasoned dog owner has to have!

We shop at Dollar General a lot because it’s just more convenient and much more affordable. I don’t have to walk a mile through the parking lot or wait in ginormous lines to checkout. Plus, I can get all our pet related stuff there too, like Dollar General Alpo Products! I can get everything on my list and I don’t get super distracted by everything I don’t need. They carry awesome pet brands like Purina (dry food/wet food/treats) for both dogs and cats. They also have a great selection of dog toys and other things. The biggest reason I love them is because I can use their coupons! Okayyyy, before I get to the list of essentials – let me tell you about this fun contest!

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Do you Instagram?

#DGPetDash Instagram Contest:

Get this ya’ll! If you’re a pet owner, you can enter the #DGPetDash contest on Instagram!!! Each participant will be asked to fill (1) Dollar General shopping bag with pet items from DG and upload the picture of your haul to Instagram. Make sure that you use the hashtag #DGPetDash in your post! The photo with the most likes will receive $100 worth of free pet food/treats from Purina (in the form of (5) $20 Purina manufacturer coupons).

— Alright….now on to those doggie essentials!

List of 7 Things Every Dog Needs

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1. Squeezes, Smooches & Belly Rubs: Love those babies up! Dogs love hugs, kisses and good belly rubs! My dogs are both attention hogs. They love to be loved.

2. Healthy Food and Vitamins: Make sure that you’re feeding your dogs a healthy dog food, like Purina and pay attention to how it makes them feel. Some dogs need a special diet…others could eat an army tank and it wouldn’t bother their bellies! You can also give your sweet hearts vitamins if they’re picky eaters!

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3. Yummy Nummy Treats: Give them a treat through the day! Even if they can’t do tricks – give them a treat just for being cute! Treats are a great reward for doing something right too whether it’s house breaking them or for coming when you call them. Purina makes ex

cellent treats. Our dogs love the Beggin Strips!

4. Toys, Toys and More Toys: I think our dogs have more toys than our kid does. Ropes, squeaky toys, toys with bells, balls, and even an occasional old shoe. Ugh. Yeah. They like shoes!

5. Control the critters: Keep your dogs treated for fleas, ticks and worms. I know, I knowww….gross! But we all have to deal with it when we have dogs! Whether you choose a drop on medication, flea collar or something natural – just make sure you’re treating them so they don’t get sick. Fleas and ticks SUCK – literally!

6. Doctor Visits and Clean Toofers: Yep! Make sure to always keep your dogs up to date on checkups and shots. Having a sick pet is no fun. One thing our vet always talks about is keeping their teeth clean. A dog with bag teeth means poor health. Just keep their teeth clean with a toothbrush or make sure to give them treats that help clean their teeth.

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7. Outer Space: Okay, not that kind of outer space….but space outside to RUN and play! If you don’t have a fenced in area – then put up a lead that’s long enough for them to have plenty of space to run and play. My dogs love to be outside…especially right after a bath. They love to roll around in the grass and dirt when they get bathed. Ugh. Hahaha!

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Here’s our haul of pet goodies from Dollar General. 

  • Purina Beggin Strips (their fave!)
  • 3 soft dog toys
  • rope toy
  • tennis ball
  • rubber star shaped chewie

Here are some of the Purina Dog Treats and Foods you can find at Dollar General:

Cat Chow, Kitten Chow, Kit & Kaboodle, Friskies, Deli Cat, Fancy Feast, Dog Chow, Puppy Chow, Moist & Meaty, Beneful, Alpo, Mighty Dog, Beggin Strips, Busy Bone, Friskies Party Mix, Waggin Train, Whisker Lickins, Tidy Cats

What are your dogs favorite treats and toys?

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How You Can Do More With Your Dollar to Help Improve Kids Reading Skills

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eli reading Reading is one of THE most important skills a child will learn. My little guy loves to read, thank goodness. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about what’s going on with Purina and Dollar General! During April, shoppers can Do More With Their Dollar. Not only will they save on Purina pet products, but they will also help improve kids reading skills and self confidence!

 

 

reading-1 Purina has partnered with Dollar General to grow awareness and share the importance of literacy. I had NO idea, but studies have actually shown that when kids read to their pets, their reading skills and confidence improve! Say what??!! How incredibly awesome is that?! I’ve never thought about it before, but it totally makes sense. Sooo, we’re reading to our pet. Little man and daddy are reading a new book to Izzy, our boxer. She’s a captive audience, I tell you.

In 2010, the University of California did a 10-week study where young children read out loud to dogs and the result showed a 12% increase in their reading skills! Kids feel more relaxed and they know that their pets are faithful and true. Kids naturally enjoy interacting with their pets and pets teach so many great lessons to our children. Make sure to visit Dollar General and find out all of the other ways that pets can make a difference in the lives of your kids!

 

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From April 5th – April 30th, 2015, for each of the 4 digital coupons below, Purina will donate $1 to the Dollar General Literacy foundation, up to $20,000. Now you can treat your pets AND help kids improve their reading skills at the same time! Woohooo! Since most of us shop at the Dollar General for household and pet supplies anyway, it just makes sense. These 4 coupons will trigger the donation once they’re redeemed instore. Click here to download them now!

  • Save $1.00 on one (1) 12lb bag of Purina® Friskies® Dry Cat Food
  • Buy ANY five (5) 5.5oz cans of Purina® Friskies® Wet Cat Food and get one (1) can FREE (up to 50¢)
  • Save $1.00 on one (1) 14lb or larger bag of Purina® Alpo® Dry Dog Food
  • Save $1.00 on ANY one (1) package of Purina® Tidy Cats® Scoopable Litter

For all of my friends on Twitter, make sure to attend the Twitter party hosted by @ModernDayMoms onApril 15th at 11:00AM EST. These are always so much fun and they always have really great prizes!!

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Do you shop at Dollar General for your pet supplies? Share your photos of your kids reading to your pets! We’d love to see them!

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We Challenge YOU to Take the #Purina #Paws4Life Pledge

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I’m a dog lova!! Always have been. That’s why I was happy to take the Purina® Paws 4 Life Pledge at Sam’s Club. Before I tell you about the pledge (which I’ll be challenging YOU to take too!) I want to tattle on and brag about our pooches.

We have 2 furbabies. Our rat terrier Pepper and our boxer, Izzy.

These two, let me tell you…can melt my heart in one instant and then make me want to pull my hair out the next.

They’re like kids – muckin’ and gommin’ (that means making a mess, in case you didn’t know), fighting, playing, rough housing and all sorts of other “doggie dysfunction”.

Purina #Paws4Life pledge(Pepper the ratty on the left, and Izzy the boxer on the right.)

These 2 like to eat ENTIRE loaves of bread. Uhh, yeah. That’s happened twice in the last 2 months. They’re sneaky and love to grab things they shouldn’t off the counter.

They’re both super smart. Pepper doesn’t have to do anything special for treats cause she’s just a brat, but Izzy will do several tricks for hers. She plays peek-a-boo, will give you a high-five, prays for you, and plays dead when you say “bang bang!”….haha! It’s seriously the funniest thing ever!

Here’s an Instagram photo I just posted the other day with Izzy – after she tried her darndest to catch a ground mole.

Because of my love for them, I went to Sam’s Club online and took the Purina® Paws 4 Life Pledge. We challenge YOU to do the same, pet friends!!

It’s easy, just click on the image below and share via your Facebook and Twitter just like I did!

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It only took me a second to take the pledge, and share to my Facebook and Twitter!! I love that Sam’s Club and Purina® are doing this. It’s a sweet and loving gesture to make for our pets. Sam’s Club always has terrific ideas going on, plus they’re the perfect place to grab all things pet related. I love their bulk deals and we all know a happy pet is a healthy pet.

So, will you accept my challenge and take the #Paws4Life Pledge?

Drop us a comment and let us know if you did!!

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