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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).

Correct toilet paper roll direction is ‘down from the top’ according to the original TP roll patent! Facts about bathroom behaviors + toilet paper usage.

Tips for choosing the best apartment dogs. (It’s all based on your lifestyle and your dog's energy level.) Plus, how to get apartments that allow dogs to accept YOUR dog!

3 eco-friendly moving tips to help you save money while being environmentally friendly at the same time. If my family can do it, then yours can too!

Fun & interesting info about spiders: 1) Happy face spiders have a smiley face. 2) How to get a free spider identification poster. 3) How spiders make webs.

Tax experts reveal actual dog related tax deductions for dog foster parents, dog breeders, guard dog owners, Instagram influencers, and MORE! Plus some funny dog write-off stories, too.

Thinking about moving? Do what we do... take a picture using that area's natural surroundings to spell out the name of the town you'll be moving to! So fun.

Independence Day crafts to get kids excited for the Fourth of July holiday. From DIY tote bags to homemade sparklers & patriotic face painting. Fun ways to add sparkle to kids craft time on the 4th of July!

I used to work at a vet. Here's my secret to having a quick (yet thorough) vet appointment! Plus a few other ways I've found to speed up vet visits.

Dog ears are 10x more sensitive, so fireworks are likely to cause your dog some anxiety. 11 ways to keep a dog from stressing + 7 ways to calm a nervous dog

See all the reasons I love these Quik Top lids! (Reusable lids for canned beverages and water bottles) They keep an opened beverage fresh longer & much more

Stuck at home? Can't go outside? Here's how to get organized AND save money while spending quality time with your dog at the same time!

Don't gamble on the weather! Weather insurance protects you from delays & cancellations due to rain, snow, temps, wind, event cancellations & travel delays.

In our house of many dogs, the best dog balls are Splash Bombs - see why! Then Zogoflex Dog Balls, Kong Tennis Balls, Wicked Ball, Omega Tricky Treat Ball.

Want to dye your dog's fur a different color? The safest dog hair dye is food coloring (juice from colorful foods or organic food coloring). Here's how to do it

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Human Food Safe For Dogs - The ultimate list of 22 human foods NOT safe for dogs + 70 foods you CAN give your dog according to pet experts! Plus, what you should know if you decide to offer table scraps or people food to your dog.

Easter fun for all ages! Outdoor Easter games for kids and adults. Plus, online interactive Easter games for anyone spending time at the computer on Easter.

Wondering how to get help with vet bills? The Brown Dog Foundation is my favorite in TN. See this list of organizations that help pay vet bills by state.

Wondering exactly how other people stuff Kongs for their dogs? I'm going to show you how to stuff a Kong toy for dogs + A few Kong stuffing tips for first-timers.