This post brought to you by ALPO® Brand Dog Food . All opinions are 100% mine.

If dogs could talk in a language that we understood, do you ever wonder what they would say?

Our dog Coupon loves to bark, but there is really only one bark that I know exactly what he means.  He sits next to his bowls in the kitchen and does a tiny little bark that means “My water dish is empty”.  Other than that, I have no idea what he is trying to tell me most of the time.

I have a few ideas:

“Please – don’t forget to put your purse on the floor with the zipper open so that I can grab a lip balm out of it and start chewing”

“Why are there so many kids in this house all the time?”

“Who said you can be near my daddy?  Brad is MINE!” (Coupon is INSANELY jealous whenever my husband pays attention to anyone else”.

One of these days, scientists will figure it out…..

Until then, ALPO has some ideas about dogs would say…..

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I have to tell you – I just love Ralph in those videos.  I think it’s the closest personality to what Coupon would have (if he could talk).

It’s been a pleasure to work with ALPO over the past few months and I know that Coupon enjoyed the chance to try wet dog foods.  We have been buying it for him as treat about once every 2 weeks!

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I received Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches and compensation in return for this post. Thoughts are my own.

This time of year is absolutely crazy for most people.  With all the rushing around trying to get ready for the Holidays, parties to attend, cookies to bake, etc, sometimes you just need something quick to feed the kids (or yourself). Even when it isn’t the holiday season, the kids have practices (usually at the same time in opposite directions), doctors appointments or games and they need to eat on the go!

Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches are made with all white-meat chicken and available in several flavors (including grilled, if you don’t like giving your kids breaded chicken).  My boys tried the Cheddar Cheese Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches and they really enjoyed them.  They were just the perfect size for their small hands and they were full on just 2 sandwiches.  When you aren’t on the go, they would be perfect paired with a green vegetable or even treat the kids and give them some chips or fries!

They are available in:

Mini Chicken Sandwiches
Mini Chicken Sandwiches with Cheese
Mini Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Bacon Cheddar Cheese
Mini Grilled Chicken Sandwich Buffalo Style
BBQ Mini Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

You can find Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches at most major grocery retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Safeway and Wegmans.  I grabbed them at Wegmans and they had all the varieties (I was REALLY tempted to buy the Buffalo Style because they looked really good – but my kids don’t like anything spicy!) Don’t forget to look in your Sunday papers for coupons for them.  Tyson is usually pretty good about making sure that they put out good coupons for their products!

Have you tried the Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches?  What is your favorite flavor?

With 3 children, stains are a way of life! If it isn’t my oldest spilling spaghetti sauce on himself, it’s my daughter running around in the back yard in her clean white sock. Or it could be my favorite – when my middle child decides to go “swimming” in the creek. I could show you some socks and clothes of his that would make even Pigpen from the Charlie Brown comics weep!

So when the people at Resolve asked me to try their new Resolve Pre Treat, I said I would give it a shot. We certainly never have any shortage of stains on which to test it!

My son presented me with ketchup…on a nice white t-shirt…awesome! Watch the video to see what happened!

As you can see, the Resolve Pre Treat worked like a charm! It will now be a regular supply that I keep in my laundry room!

Make sure that you check out the Resolve Tip Exchange! They have a TON of tips on how to best remove almost every stain. Whether you are trying to remove ketchup, blueberries, grass, blood, grease, sweat or many more, you will find plenty of tips to help. If you are looking to get rid of a specific type of stain, you can just click on the “Find Stain Tips Fast” button to sort tips by stain! You can even share your own tips or ask a question about getting rid of a stain!

Have you ever tried Resolve Pre Treat? Did it work for you?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored video for Resolve that I have been compensated for & received free product for through Burst Media. I have provided parental contest for my child being in this video.

This post brought to you by Arby’s. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have to admit, I am not a regular patron of Arby’s.  There aren’t many close to me (unless I head to the mall), but I know that my husband is always looking for a chance to get a hot roast beef sandwich (seriously – would it KILL him to eat a few veggies?), so when the people at Arby’s asked me to try out their new Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich?  I thought “Cool!  Lunch-date with The Hubs!”

So, we headed to Arby’s the other day to try out the new Smokehouse Brisket sandwich (you can Find an Arby’s near you!). I had no idea what I was about to taste..just another roast beef sandwich, I assumed.  Then as I walked in to the door, I saw a huge sign for the sandwich and saw that it has Gouda cheese on it. Gouda? GOOD! That is my favorite cheese in the world! It also has friend onion rings on it?  There is no beef sandwich that can’t be made better with fried onion rings! They just go together like peas & carrots!

And so I ordered the Smokehouse Brisket combo and my husband got a traditional Beef & Cheese sandwich and we split the soda & fries (he – we’re frugal). After we got our food and he sat through the obligatory “food pictures” (seriously – he HATES going out to dinner with me because I always take pics of my food), we dug in!

Arby’s says that they smoke their Smokehouse Brisket for 13 hours and you can really taste it!  We are big fans of slow cooking and I know that the longer that you cook certain cuts of meat, the more tender they become.  The meat literally fell apart in my mouth! The toppings just all come together to form a really delicious sandwich! And then – there are the fries! As it had been a while since I had eaten at Arby’s, I forgot about the fries – truly an indulgence!

Will you try the new Arby’s Smokehouse Brisket?  Sound off in the comments!

This post brought to you by ALPO® Brand Dog Food. All opinions are 100% mine.

So remember when I said that Coupon (my dog, yes – that is his name) has never tried wet food?  Well, we decided to give it a try!  Armed with coupons from ALPO® , we tried out the Homestyle Prime Cuts Gravy Cravers.

Like I said before, we normally just keep dry food for him out at all time, so he kind of gave me a mean look when I grabbed his bowl and dumped out all the food.  I opened the can and it looked…well …like dog food! But it wasn’t the dog food that i remembered from YEARS ago when it was just a can of “mush”.  There were nice meaty chunks in there and plenty of gravy!

I filled his bowl and put it down on the floor for him and he went to check it out, and then just dug his face in the bowl and went to town!  He really seemed to like it.  I can tell, because every tie that I tried to get his attention so that I could take a picture, he growled at me.

As I said, this was his first time having wet food andhe does have a sensitive stomach, so we didn’t want to overwhelm him and give him the whole can and have it be too rich for him, so we only gave him a half a can and waited to see how it would settle in his stomach.  I am happy to report that, several hours later, he seems to be fine.  I know that this will be a nice treat that we can give him that he will enjoy!

To learn more about ALPO® line of products, make sure to check out ALPO’s Facebook Page as well as ALPO’S HOMEPAGE!

Do you give your dog wet food or dry food?

This post brought to you by ALPO® Brand Dog Food . All opinions are 100% mine.

Our dog Coupon (yes, you read that name right) has never had wet dog food.  We have always given him dry food for our own ease – we just fill a bowl and put it down and forget about it for a day or two until we notice it is empty.  We do this for our convenience, but judging from the way he gobbles up any soft foods when we give them to him, I just know that he would love to try canned dog foods.

We may not switch him completely to canned foods, but I know that he would love it as a treat for when he has been a good boy.  We will just have to be careful not to switch him too fast at once, as he tends to have a sensitive stomach!

I was checking out ALPO’S HOMEPAGE and there seem to be a few flavors that I really think that Coupon will enjoy (especially the ones with gravy) and have him begging for more.

ALPO® has a new commercial out and it is so funny – have you seen it yet?

I’ll be giving Coupon his first taste of ALPO® Prime Cuts this weekend.  Be sure to check back to see how he liked it!

In the meantime, don’t forget to Like ALPO’s Facebook Page  to keep up with all the latest products and even get some money-saving coupons!

Do you give your dog wet food or dry food?  What made you choose one over the other?

This post brought to you by Purina. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have to admit, I am not the biggest “cat person”.  I used to be when I was young.  We had anywhere from 1-3 cats living with us at all times until I moved out of my parents house and in with my husband.  The problem was, as much as I liked cats, my husband is just horribly allergic (to the point where is he doesn’t pop some allergy medicine at least 45 minutes before he goes to a house with cats, he is MISERABLE within 10 minutes of walking in the house).

That being said, I still have family and friends with cats (and have pet-sat for them) and I know all too well how important it is to have a good quality cat litter.  You can have the litter box in the farthest corner of the house but if you are using cheap cat litter, that smell will just permeate everything! If the litter doesn’t truly “clump”, scooping out the mess in between cleanings can be a nightmare.  And let’s not forget the fun of lugging that heavy litter box outside to the trash can when it is time to give it a good cleaning!

Tidy Cats Lightweight 24/7 Performance Litter has powerful odor control strong clumps for easy clean up and the best part is –  the container is lightweight! This makes it perfect for elderly or disabled cat owners who might have trouble lugging the container of litter or emptying the litter box.

And as always, you know it always comes back to this with me – Tidy Cats is usually pretty generous with the coupons, so be on the lookout for them in your Sunday paper!

Have you tried Tidy Cats Lightweight 24/7 Performance Litter yet?  I would love to know how it worked for you!

This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.

Most of us have memories of a favorite teacher at school.  These are the people who motivated us, cared for us, inspired us and taught us.  My favorite teacher and role model in high school was actually my French Teacher.  She was constantly pushing me to do better and even possibly overstepped her bounds a few times to talk to me about a relationship that I was in that wasn’t the best for me.  When it came time for me to pick a college, I even ended up picking that one that she had attended!

As part of the Everyday Hero program with Dollar General and Proctor & Gamble, Educators are being honored as the Everyday Heroes for the month of September, 2013.

Kimberly Shearer, “Kentucky Teacher of the Year’, wife, and mother, is Dollar General’s September Every Day Hero. An English teacher and Library Science teacher at Boone County High School, Kimberly Shearer uses technology to help educate her students and to advocate for 21st century literary skills. Be sure to visit the Dollar General website to learn more about Ms. Shearer and the Everyday Hero program!

As the kids head back to school, you can save so much money on Proctor & Gamble products at Dollar General.  In addition to their everyday low prices, don’t forget to be on the lookout for the monthly P&G brandSaver coupon insert to find great coupons on some of your favorite products like Crest Toothpaste®, Braun® Paper Towels, Pantene® Products and more!

What teacher was your Everyday Hero?