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How to Stop Gmail from Marking Emails as Updates – Set Up This Filter

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One of the most popular posts here is How to Disable and Remove Important Labels in Gmail.  Seems lots of people are being driven crazy by Google’s overzealous and unwanted “helpfulness.” Case in point, I recently had a reader leave this question on that post:

Do you have a similar workaround for Updates in Gmail? I have unchecked the category in settings, but items are still going there. Also, we have thousands of emails in Updates folder but I don’t

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Take a Pass On This Harmful TikTok Challenge-Please Don’t Bark at Your Dog!

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Who doesn’t love watching cute dog videos on social media? They can be very entertaining. But the quest for viral fame can sometimes lead to harmful trends, like the TikTok “Bark at Your Dog” challenge.

This is where you’re supposed to get very close to your dog’s face and bark loudly to capture a dramatic reaction on video. While this might seem funny, it can actually be very stressful and upsetting for your dog.

The Risks of the “Bark at

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Introducing New Dogs to A Dominant Dog

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Introducing a dominant dogI recently received this question from a reader. Her situation brings up several tricky greeting/living situations, so I wanted to share my response with all of you. The way she writes her questions already lets me know that she’s more than a little worried and stressed about this. Anyone who’s had to deal with dominance issues can likely relate. It ain’t fun.

We have 2 female show Miniature Bull Terriers aged 5 yrs and 3 yrs both intact. There were … Read More

Gardening When You’re Too Busy & the Best Strawberry Rhubarb Recipe Ever

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raised bed gardenI used to have a quarter-acre vegetable garden. Back when I had time. But those days appear to be in the rearview mirror.

So, what’s a dirt lover to do when they don’t have the time to full-on garden?

Go with raised beds and perennials.

Garlic is a given—I’ve been using my own bulbs, which I cultivated starting back when Cait was still a toddler. While not technically a perennial, it’s super easy to grow. Plant in the fall. Harvest … Read More

Time Flies

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folder with writing Life’s interesting. On the same day, Cait called to say she got accepted into an MPH program at a top University with a scholarship,  I came across this folder while cleaning out my desk.

Of course, I think my daughter is wise, witty, and wonderful and came here to change the world for the better. Reading through these notes I kept of things she said as a 3 and 4-year-old is a flashback to all that and then some.

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Can Dogs Get Pink Eye?

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Yup! Arrow’s got himself a nice case of Pink eye. Medically known as conjunctivitis, it affects many dogs and can cause discomfort and potential vision issues if left untreated.

What is Pink Eye in Dogs?

Pink eye in dogs is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that covers the front part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. This condition can affect one or both eyes, leading to redness and swelling. Other … Read More

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