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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).
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To figure the human equivalent of a dog's age, just add 7 to each year that your dog has been alive, right? Wrong! Here's how to determine your dog's physical age AND your dog's mental age in the MOST accurate way -- like veterinarians do.

I've had dogs all my life. Only 3 of them had dew claws. Here's what I've learned about dog dew claw removal -- when to remove dew claws and when NOT to remove them.

Wondering what to stuff inside of your dog's Kong toy? Here's a list of the best Kong recipes that have worked well for lots of dog owners. These dog recipes make delicious treats that you can stuff inside a Kong toy.

Does your dog have dry, flaky skin? This is the home remedy our Veterinarian recommended for our dog... and it worked! Plus, the item is in your pantry.

How often do you feed a puppy? How often does a puppy need to go outside to pee & poop? See how to create a puppy potty schedule & feeding schedule for your dog.

The complete hub for U.S. coins. Find values, history, and collecting guides for every denomination, from Lincoln cents to American Silver Eagles.

A list of Universal Design features to consider BEFORE building or remodeling your house. Plus reasons to consider Aging in Place in the home of your dreams

Decorating the wedding car is definitely a fun and creative way to honor (or even embarrass) the newly married couple!. If you'll be helping to decorate the couple's wedding car, here are lots of fun ideas for you -- including photos of all the best wedding car decorations & supplies to use!

See the signs that a dog dental cleaning is necessary, how much it costs, and what you can expect before, during, after the dog teeth cleaning procedure.

Don't waste that pumpkin you carved for Halloween this year. Here are a bunch of fun ways to use leftover Halloween pumpkins! (DIY items using pumpkins, pumpkin recipes, and more.)

Include your dog in the Thanksgiving feast! Easy Thanksgiving food for dogs recipes you can make. Plus dog-friendly Thanksgiving foods & treats you can buy.

I’ve researched the 27 cities and 20 states that appear on 5 lists of dog friendly cities to help you decide if you want to move or travel there with your dog!

Fun DIY Halloween costume ideas for a weatherman (or a weatherman wannabee). Simple Weather costume ideas for kids & adults with photos & tutorials to make weather costumes yourself.

Best thing about the "smart" Cheerble Wicked Ball for dogs is the fact that a dog can play with it for hours without the need for a human to re-start it!

I'm a candle fanatic! In my years of buying candles and making my own, I've discovered some secrets for achieving long lasting candles - simple things you can do to make your candles burn longer and cleaner. Plus, see which type of candle wax burns the longest: paraffin wax candles, soy candles, or beeswax candles.

Want to make healthy treats for your dog? The Dog Biscuit Starter Kit from Cooper's Treats is the fastest way to fresh-baked dog treats. Just add water!

My dog ate Advil. Dogs and Ibuprofen don't mix - so I knew it was important to treat this right away! Here's what I've learned about Ibuprofen toxicity in dogs.

If you're a football fan (or love someone who is), a Superbowl party makes watching the game (and the commercials) more fun! Fun ideas for Superbowl parties