Hula Hooping Good Time

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Ammo

As my date to perform at the Spring Doxie Fest this year is approaching I’ve been gathering up props to be used in my performance. One of my favorite tricks is jumping through my hoop, so mom decided it was about time I had more than ONE hoop.

So with a little internet searching we came across Spellbound Dance Arts, who’s main purpose is delivering sunshine one hoop at a time! Totally my kind of hula hoop!

I browsed their site of lots and lots of custom designed hoops in all colors imaginable, but ultimately decided to go the DIY route and ordered a few 18″ blank hoops and some tape. When my hoops arrived mom set to work taping them for me, while I ooh’d and ahh’d over what colors I wanted.

Mom said taping them herself was pretty labor intensive and it took her several hours (despite my protests to go faster, go faster over her shoulder).

Mom still has several hoops to tape, but I haven’t quite decided what colors I want them to be yet, and I just couldn’t wait any longer to test them out!

You can purchase hoops from Spellbound Dance Arts HERE.

I was not paid or perked to write this post, I just wanted to share my hula hooping adventures!

Outfitting a Super Hero with CafePress

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ammo

You might remember a few weeks ago when the fine folks over at CafePress offered up a giveaway to one of my lucky readers. Well they also offered me a chance to take some of their custom products for a spin too – so I’m back to share with you just what I ordered.

So I browsed through their custom items and decided to try out their small round pet id tag and some 2.25″ buttons.

With the help of my personal designers (mom and dad) I used the Cafepress design tool and uploaded my logo for the pet tag and buttons. You can opt to upload an image or enter you own text and shapes with their design tools. I decided not to make my tag an “identification tag”, but instead just a little something something to add bling to my super hero outfit when I perform.

After uploading my designs for each item I checked them to make sure they would look right and not be cut off at all on the products.

Then a few short days later my custom items arrived in the mail! Yippee!

The pet tag came with a tiny clasp on it, but my hefty collar from Mattie & Margot was a bit too large for it to fit on. This was easily remedied with a Rubit clip (which I use on all my id tags anyway) that I had laying around the house.

So I pinned on my new button (which probably mom and dad will end up wearing most of the time – but I wanted to be the first to try it)….

….and snapped on my new tag to add that special bling bling to my Super Hero outfit.

You also may notice that I am wearing my gold letter A, which was the clear winner when I asked all of you which embroidered patch I should add to my costume! I agree, the gold is just the right color – thanks to everyone who weighed in with their vote.

I’m now ready for my big performance this month at the Spring Doxie Fest! I hope you’ll come meet me and see how stellar I look with all my new custom designed CafePress items!

You can get your own customized products at Cafepress, and you’ll find millions of one-of-a-kind designs on every topic you can imagine like dachshund jewelry, pet bowls, and gifts for dog lovers.

I received some cafepress products to review on my blog, but all opinions are entirely my own.

Easter Recap

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Ammo

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

When Easter morning arrived Mr. Bunny had left a basket of goodies just for me!

Watch the proof below:

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I wasted no time in digging into my goodies, thanks so much Bunny, they were lovely!

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I may have strutted around the house for quite some time just showing off my new toys.

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Later on my family came to spend the day with me (even by bestest pal Trooper was there) and I enjoyed seeing everyone.

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

It rained a bit on Easter, so I kindly offered up my dog training facilities in the basement so that my cousins could have their annual Easter egg hunt.

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure I had the most eggs when everything was all said and done. (It’s because of my lightning fast speed!)

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

At the end of the day though, I come for one thing and one thing only…..the HAM! And I have to say it was DELISH!

Easter Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Easter // Ammo the Dachshund

I hope everyone had a nice Easter with their friends and family, and I’m already looking forward to next year, but it’s far to long to wait for more ham if I do say so myself!

DIY Bowties // Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Thanks to everyone who shared their dogs in their Easter Bowties on my Facebook Page. I loved seeing all those happy dogs in their Easter wear after following my tutorial!

Monthly Sponsor Shoutout

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ammo

It’s time for me to send out a little virtual thank you to my very special blog sponsors! Blogging doesn’t come without expenses and it’s because of my lovely sponsors that I can keep the website up and running and the adventures rolling in.

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Happy Easter!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Ammo

Happy Easter // Ammo the Dachshund

I just wanted to hop in and wish all of you a wonderful Easter! xoxo,

Friday Fetch: Squeaky Dog Toys with a Mute Button

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Ammo

I don’t know about you, but personally I love a good squeak toy. Something about that ear piercing sound just gets my tail wagging. Now Mom and Dad, they sort of have a love/hate relationship with my squeaky toys. They love that they make me happy but sometimes wish I wouldn’t do all that squeaking, especially when an episode of the Big Bang Theory is on.

So when I stumbled upon these fun toys from Kong that feature an on/off button for the squeaker I knew that they were a perfect compromise.

Friday Fetch: Squeaky Toys for Dogs with a Mute Button // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Kong on/off Squeaker Dog Toy from Petsmart for around $10.

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Pet

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Ammo

You all know I love a good DIY project, and when it takes less then 5 minutes and requires no sewing (for my mom who is not so handy with a needle and thread) it’s just an added bonus!