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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).

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

Hairy dog paws! Does your dog have fur that grows on top of the paws, between the toes, and underneath on the paw pads? I'll show you how & WHY to trim it!

These are the most important things you need to know about cow ears vs. pig ears for dogs. Plus all of the cow ear safety information you're looking for!

We are delving deep into probiotics for babies (their benefits and overall effects on a baby's body) to help you decide on the best probiotics for your child and if your baby even needs probiotics at all!

Are cow hooves safe for dogs? How long does a hoof last? Are cow hooves good for power chewers? Everything you want to know about cow hooves for dogs!

A list of the top 25 healthy human foods that make good dog treats and dog chews -- for everyday snacks OR to stuff inside dog Kongs and other treat toys!

The best horns for dog chews + Everything you need to know about goat horns and buffalo horns for dogs to chew on!