A Happy Pet Means A Happier Home!

This post is sponsored by Gamma2 Vittles Vault but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Our dog, Rambo, is the centre of our home! He’s the first one to greet us when we wake up in the morning and the last one to give us cuddles before we fall asleep. Without a doubt, his favorite part of the day is meal time, and with Gamma2 Vittles Vault containers, his food is always fresh!

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Vittles Vault airtight containers, which were first created and patented in 1989, are the best and most stylish food containers around. They save you money by preventing food from becoming stale, they are designed with functionality in mind, and they have every type of food container that you could imagine. They’re made from high-impact plastic so they can withstand daily use and they even have a food measuring cup included, so you don’t need to go searching for a scoop.

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Rambo eats premium gluten-free dog food and I used to only be able to buy the small bags because the food would go stale before we got to the bottom of the bag! I’m so thankful to have discovered Gamma2 Vittles Vault containers because I’ll now be able to save money by buying his food in bulk and know that it will be fresh until the last bite! I love saving money but love seeing Rambo happy and healthy even more. The containers are airtight, opaque to keep the sunlight out and store large amounts of food. The containers actually come in different sizes so you can get one that’s perfect for your space and just the right size.

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There are a few other features that make the Gamma2 Vittles Vault container such a game changer in our home! For starters, Vittles Vault containers are pet proof and critter proof, so no matter where you decide to keep it, you don’t need to worry about your dogs or unwanted visitors, like ants, getting inside! Its airtight lid also keeps the odors trapped inside, so if you choose to store it in your kitchen, like I do, you don’t need to worry about having a lingering dog food smell! Lastly, it’s genius design makes it so that whether you need stackable containers for multiple animals, a large container for big bags of food or even a travel container for road trips or camping, you can always be sure that your animal’s food will be fresh and delicious.

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Vittles Vault containers are also super simple and modern looking so they easily fit in with any decor. We used to store Rambo’s food in our garage and it was hard on my back to constantly be lifting the bag to open it and put it back. Thanks to our new Vittles Vault container, Rambo’s food now stays on our counter near his dog dish. It’s gorgeous and so practical.

To see all the gorgeous models and styles, click here to visit the Vittles Vault site!

Healthy Homemade Dog Treats!

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Rambo has officially joined the list of men in my life who are picky eaters (lucky me), so I decided that instead of spending money buying treats that he hates, I would make him some delicious homemade cookies! It also gives me peace of mind knowing EXACTLY what's going in them... and the fact that he loved them didn't hurt either! I wish I could say that finding a great recipe was easy... but it wasn't. I had 3 failed attempts before finding 2 that he loved, but I guess good things don't always come easy! I hope your little fur baby enjoys them as much as Rambo did! I made him Crunchy Ginger Cookies and Mini Muffins!

Scroll to the bottom for links to my fave cookie jars!

Crunchy Ginger Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups whole wheat non-bleached flour
  • 1/2 cup large flake oats
  • 1 tbs of ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup no salt added chicken broth
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F and grease baking sheet
  2. In a large bowl combine whole wheat flour, large flake oats and ginger
  3. In a small bowl combine chicken broth, egg and oil
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until well blended
  5. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough until 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out treats.
  6. Put treats on baking sheet and bake 25 mins.

Mini Pup Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 Apple or 1 cup of Apple Sauce
  • 1 Medium Carrot
  • 1 ripe Banana
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 1 1/4 cup Unbleached Flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease muffin tins (large or small)
  2. Peel and cut carrot and apple and steam until soft. If using applesauce, only steam carrots.
  3. In large bowl, mash banana 
  4. Add eggs and butter
  5. Puree the cooked apple and carrot
  6. Add apple and carrot to the other wet ingredients and beat until there are no lumps
  7. Add the flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients and beat for 2 minute (until smooth)
  8. Fill greased muffin tin 1/2 way full with batter.
  9. Bake for 15 mins if making mini muffins, and 20-25 mins if making regular sized muffins, or until wooden tooth pick comes out clean.
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I would love to see pics of your fur babies enjoying these treats so please tag me in your pics on Instagram :) @mrsnewmommtl

Here are some decorative that I think you'll love - perfect for treats, cookies, baking goods and storage! Click the links below OR visit my online store to see them all by clicking here.

Stackable 3 Tier Cookie Jar 

Set of 3 Chalkboard Glass Canister Jars 

Chalk board labels - turn any jar into a chalkboard! 

Set of 5 Airtight Glass Canisters 

Glass Apothecary Jars