Healthy Options for Dog Foodies IAMS Protective Health Dog Food Review #FurryFoodie

Pets

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Our miniature pinscher, Dexter, is a real man's man with a fun loving canine-ality. He loves to rough and tumble with his four-legged buddies at the dog park, charms the girls and has multiple girlfriends, and most importantly of all, he's a foodie extraordinaire. So when I asked the little guy if he'd like to help me out as a taste tester for IAMS Proactive Health dry dog food for small and toy breeds ages 1 to 6, his stub of a tail wagged so hard I thought it might fall off.

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"All this talk about food is making me hungry..."

Really, Dexter. I shouldn't have been so surprised when I saw his enthusiasm about working with me on this food-oriented blogpost. This small dog definitely loves to eat. In fact he's known to devour with gusto everything from fresh vegetables like lettuce and broccoli to the time he gobbled down a whole tray of homebaked baklava which he snatched when I was in the other room. Feeding a dog sugary people food is definitely a no-no, though. So no one was happier than I was to see him so interested in trying a healthy dog food this time around.

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As his mommy I care about what our 5 year-old pup eats and want to ensure he gets the proper nutrition and maintains overall good health, so I always read the ingredients on products that I buy for him. 

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When I went into the store to purchase this I couldn't have been more pleased to check the label on the IAMS Proactive bag to see that the first ingredient listed was real chicken. This, along with the other ingredients this is formulated with, are guaranteed by IAMS to produce noticeable improvements in a pet's energy, skin, coat and digestion or your money back. That's 100% proactive nutrition with 0% fillers, ensuring that your dog has a healthy diet.

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"Grrr... this is really good!"

The proof is in how much Dexter enjoyed the IAMS Proactive Health I served him for dinner for the first time yesterday. As his Mommy I was so glad to see my min pin liked this, especially knowing how much goodness was packed into every yummy nugget upon which he crunched happily. Talk about a pet parent feeling satisfied and good about what my dog is eating.

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About IAMS
The brand offers a variety of healthy dry dog kibbles including IAMS Proactive Health, Healthy Naturals, Grain Free, Premium Protection, and others. All these products are available in several different size bags at Walmart both in-store and online.

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Veterans Day Freebies Deals for Service Personnel

Veterans Day

My beloved, departed Daddy who lived till old age, was one of the few people I've ever known who served his country in both the U.S. Army and Navy. So in his memory and to honor every living veteran, I could not be more pleased to share some great free Veteran's Day giveaways for both the more than 22 million U.S. veterans alive today, as well as the over 1.3 million active military serving our country both domestically and abroad.

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10 Offers for Veterans and Active Duty Military

Applebees Restaurants

Veterans and active duty military are invited to choose a free meal on Veteran's Day from one of seven entrees at Applebees restaurants across the U.S. Details

Black Angus Steakhouse

Active military and veterans receive a complimentary Steakhouse Cheeseburger and Fries at participating restaurants nationwide. Details

California Pizza Kitchen

Veterans and active duty military are invited to enjoy a free entree either a pizza, salad or pasta dish on Veteran's Day. Details

Car Washes Nationwide

Active and retired military are invited to get a free car wash on Veteran's Day at participating locations all 50 U.S. states through the Grace for Vets program. 

Denny's Restaurants

Active, inactive and retired military personnel are invited to come into any participating location on Veteran's Day for a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. till noon. Details 

Great Clips

Active, inactive, retired, disabled and reserve members from any branch are invited to stop by any U.S. Great Clips salon on November 11th and receive a free haircut that day or get a free haircut card you can use through 12/31/15. Details

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A stack of free Red, White and Blue patriotic buttermilk pancakes with glazed strawberries, blueberry compote and whipped topping will be available free of charge at participating restaurants across the U.S. for veterans and active duty military on Veteran's Day from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Details

National Park Service

The National Park Service invites veterans and their families as well as everyone else to visit all national parks free on Veteran's Day. Many of these include battlefields and monuments, such as Gettysburg, are directly related to America's military history. Details

Seaworld, Busch Gardens and Other Company-Owned Parks

Seaworld's Waves of Honor program offers active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman and up to three members of their immediate family one complimentary admission any day of the year. There is also a program for Veterans to receive a one-time complimentary admission for themselves and three additional guest. Both offers are available at select Seaworld properties. Details

Shoney's Restaurants

A free All-American Burger is free to any active duty military or veteran on Veteran's Day at participating locations. Details

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Twitter Party Calendar Prizes November 8-14

Twitter Parties

Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA & Canada

Constant Updates plus Get a Peek at Future Weeks

Brands: 
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Get all the details in this free constantly updated Master Twitter Chat Party Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. A brand new weekly Twitter Party Schedule is published every Sunday at 9 am ET.

Be sure to check back often during each week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, and Blab parties with prizes too.

Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

The majority of parties are for U.S. only, unless indicated otherwise. Look for highlights in pink for Twitter Parties where CANADA residents are eligible for prizes.

THIS WEEK

Monday, November 9

Share the Joy of Pie Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @dawnchats @simplybeingmom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #SharetheJoyofPie

MOBU Herbals Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @mobuherbalsshop @justphalon and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) product prize packs - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #MOBUHerbals

Cord Blood 411 Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @babycenter and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 American Express giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $250 AmEx GC. #CordBlood411

Unroll Me Now Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @sweeptight @laughwithusblog and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs. #UnrollMeNow

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats for Toys Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prizes: $125 Kellogg's Rice Krispies prize pack - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #TreatsforToys

Kodak Moments App Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @kodakmomentsapp @enlistmoms. Prizes: THREE (3) holiday giftbaskets. #KMapp

Tuesday, November 10

Huggies for Holidays Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @thesimpleparent @thecouponista. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 CVS giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 CVS GCs. #HuggiesforHolidays

Armed Forces Vacation Club Twitter Party at Noon ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: TWO (2) $100 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $300 VISA GC. #MyAFVC

Kids N Trips Twitter Party at 12:30 pm ET with @jenleo @lajollamom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 American Express giftcard, ONE (1) $100 AmEx GC. #KidsNTrips No RSVP

Thanks Pak Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @valpakcoupons @savings and others. Prizes: $400+ in prizes TBA. #ThanksPak

Ask Skin Expert Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @shespeaksup @lorealparisusa and others. Prizes: L'Oreal Paris Revitalift giftbaskets, ONE (1) Grand Prize L'Oreal Paris giftbasket + $200 Target giftcard. #AskSkinExpert

My All American Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @stacieinatlanta. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon giftcards, TEN (10) My All American swag bags, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 Amazon GC. #MyAllAmerican

Safe Pet Holidays Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) $25 VISA GC and more. #PetrendsTweets

The Hoover Cordless Game Day Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @hooverusa @clever_network and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Hoover Cordless 2-in-1 Stick & Handheld ARV $149.99, ONE (1) Hoover Cordless Lift ARV $399.99. #HooverCordless

FiOS Philly Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @enzasbargains. Prizes: ONE (1) Kindle Fire HD 8. #FiOSPhilly

One Watch Many Faces Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @audreymcclellan @verasweeney and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) Noah Galloway limited edition watches. #onewatchmanyfaces No RSVP

Share the Light Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @patakscanada @masalamommas. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #SharetheLight

Holly Jolly Holidays Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @greenplicity @silikids and others. Prizes: Huge number of prizes for moms and kids - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #HollyJollyHolidays

Concina Con Smithfield Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @dimemedia @latinomarketing and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs that include Smithfield product and either a $75, $100, $175 or $250 giftcard. #CocinaConSmithfield

Let's Talk RESPS Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cstconsultants. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 VISA giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #LetsTalkRESPS

Wednesday, November 11

Fall With a Twist Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @morningstrfarms @aboutamom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #FallWithaTwist

Pie Face Twitter Party a 1 pm ET with @momcentral @hasbronews. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 gift codes; SIX (6) $50 gift codes + Hasbro Pie Face game. #PieFace

Real Cheese Real Life Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 VISA giftcards. #RealCheeseRealLife

Rainbow Light Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @momsmeet @rainbowlightns and others. Prizes: TEN (10) winners will get Rainbow Light products. #RainbowLight

Cooking with Seneca Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @rachelcooksblog. Prizes: FIVE (5) prizes TBA. #CookingWithSeneca

Baby Nes Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @audreymcclellan @verasweeney and others. Prizes: TBA. #FeedingPositivity No RSVP

Doing Good Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: $750 in prizes. #DoingGood

Festive Flavors Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @produceforkids @crunchpak and others. Prizes: TBA. #FestiveFlavors

Amazinghood Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @kellyrowland. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs that include products plus either a $50, $75, $100 or $250 giftcard. #Amazinghood

Thursday, November 12

Don't Miss Out Twitter Party at Noon ET with @ymcbuzz @shopprsdrugmart. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Shoppers Drug Mart giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $300 Flu Defense Kit including a $250 Shoppers Drug Mart GC + flu care products - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #DontMissOut

Friendsgiving Fail Twitter Party at Noon ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: THREE (3) $150 VISA giftcards and a year's supply of Kettle Brand Chips. #FriendsgivingFail

Unstoppable Moms Twitter Party Noon - 12:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 giftcards. #myunstoppablemom

PTPA Twitter Party Noon-1:30 pm ET with @ptpa @ptpaamy and others. Prizes: TBA - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #ptpaparty

Fertility Issues & Relationships Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC

Libby's Cansgiving Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @libbystable @resourcefulmom. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs including Cuisinart 3.5 quart slow cooker + Libby's products, ONE (1) Grand Prize includes GreenPan Black Ceramic Non-stick Casserole + Libby's products. #Cansgiving

Sinus Relief Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) Winter Adventure prize packs that include a FitBit, Ghiradelli Hot Chocolate, fleece to keep you warm, $25 sporting good giftcard + more. #SinusRelief

Cold And Flu Care Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @crowdtappers @kleenex and others. Prizes: TBA. #ColdAndFluCare

Bob's Red Mill Holiday Baking Bonanza Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @bobsredmill. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $50 Bob's Red Mill giftcards + set of flours, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Bob's Red Mill giftcard + set of flours. #BRMHolidays

Pairs Well With Holidays Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @dentistmel @turningclockbac and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Whole Foods giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Whole Foods GCs. #PairsWellWithHolidays

Let's Play Twitter Party at 5 pm ET with @letsplay @lunchboxdad. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC. #LetsPlay

Garden of Life Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @aliciasilv and others. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon giftcards + product ARV $12.95, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 giftcard + product ARV $12.95. #GardenofLife

Stop Your Burn Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @5minutesformom @crissy and others. Prizes: TWO (2) prize packs including $250 Walmart giftcard + BurnJel giftbasket ARV $50, FOUR (4) $100 Walmart GC + BurnJel giftbasket ARV $50 prize packs - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #StopYourBurn

Jones Stuffing Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @jonesdairyfarm. Prizes: TBA. #JonesStuffing 

Beaches Resort Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @beachesresort. Prizes: TBA. #BeachesTeens 

Friday, November 13

Hot Topics with Wendy Williams Twitter Party at 10 am ET with @yourlifeafter25. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) $50 Amazon GC - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #WendyWilliams

Beyond Tired Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @sleepfoundation. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 Amazon gift codes. #BeyondTired

Miracles from Heaven Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @socialmoms @momspark and others. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 Amazon GC. #MiraclesFromHeaven

Big Season Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @biglots @iamthemaven and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $100 Big Lots giftcard, TWO (2) $200 Big Lots GCs. #BigSeason

Thank List Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @amgreetings @clever_network. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $75 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 VISA GC. #ThankList

The Hunger Games Watch Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @thehungergames. Prizes: TBA. #MJWatch

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, November 15

Eat Well Canola Oil Twitter Party Noon ET with @themessybaker @canolaeatwell. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #EatWellCanolaOil

eBay Holiday Party Twitter Party 8 to 8:30 pm ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 eBay giftcards. #eBayHoliday

Monday, November 16

Prepared With CVS Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @afrugalfriend @frugalfamtree and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 CVS giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 CVS GCs. #PreparedWithCVS

Tuesday, November 17

Love& Magazine Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @pollinatemedia @jenmarrs and others. Prizes: Prizes from Logitech, Bloomingdales, QALO Ring and Victoria's Secret. #LOVEAnd 

Nutrish Senior Pets Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @nutrish @clever_network. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prize packs including $50 RachaelRayStore giftcard + 2 coupons good for Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain bags of food. #NutrishSeniorPets 

Family Volunteer Day Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @generationon @mombloggersclub. Prizes: $25 giftcards. #FamilyVolunteerDay

CB Blushies Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @bbloggersca @lushcosmetics. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #CBBlushies

Gobble Grins Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @fuggsandfoach @sunstargum and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs of Sunstar GUM products ARV $25. #GobbleGrins

5 Days of Fun Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @westvolusiafla. Prizes: Prizes include a two night/three 3 day getaway to the West Volusia Region. #5DaysofFun

Financially Fit Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @simplystacienet @td_canada. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Amazon giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #FinanciallyFit

Wednesday, November 18

Gift Card Mall Twitter Party at Noon ET with @crissy @gcmall and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Amazon giftcards. #GiftCardMall

Western Union Chain of Betters Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @westernunion @clever_network. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 Amazon giftcards. #ChainofBetters

Meaningful Gifts Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @worldvisioncan @inkscrblr and others. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #MeaningfulGifts

Thursday, November 19

Stouffers Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 VISA giftcards. #Stouffers

Love American Home Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @thecouponista and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #LoveAmericanHome

ELLE XPandora Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @ellecanada. Prizes: ONE (1) Sterling Silver Bracelet with Sky Blue Crystal Radiant Hearts Charm $245 CAD, ONE (1) Sterling Silver Chain with Snowflake Dangle $140 CA, ONE (1) pair Snowflake Earrings $75 CAD - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #ELLEXPandora

Kia City Living Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @kia @clever_network and others. Prizes: SIX (6) $75 giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $150 giftcard. #DiscoverSportage

Love With Food Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovewithfood. Prizes: TBA. #LoveWithFood 

MoYou Your Mani Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @tradesecretsca. Prizes: MoYou London Starter Set - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #MoYouYourMani

Friday, November 20

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz

Pass the Ten Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @lizventuresblog @ruralmoms and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #PasstheTEN

Saturday, November 21

Dream Series Twitter Party at 5 pm ET with @beingthewriter @jjdibenedetto. Prizes: ONE (1) prize pack including 3 Dream Series ebooks, ONE (1) prize pack including 5 Dream Series ebooks, TWO (2) $10 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) USB flash drive with all author's books preloaded, ONE (1) signed paperback of winner's choice. #DreamSeries


COMING SOON 

Sunday, November 22

Step 2 Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mmc67 @thestep2company. Prizes: FOUR (4) Step 2 prizes including The Fresh Garden Kitchen, The Love Care Doll Stroller, The Mighty My Size Table and Chair Set, The Kitchen - see RSVP link for more prize info. #Step2

Tuesday, November 24

Cookie Eggchange Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @burnbraefarms @sjconsulting_ca and others. Prizes: ONE (1) KitchenAid Mixer + $125 BBF giftpack, ONE (1) iPad Mini with recipe stand + $125 BBF giftpack, EIGHT (8) BBF giftpacks ARV $125 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #CookieEggchange

Thursday, November 26

Chicken App Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @chickenfarmers @sjconsulting_ca. Prizes: ONE (1) iPad Mini, ONE (1) 16-piece Roscher dinnerware set, ONE (1) Cuisinart 15-piece stainless steel knife set - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #ChickenApp

Friday, November 27

Paw Friday Twitter Party at Noon ET with @pawzaar @dogtipper and others. Prizes: $100s in PawZaar prizes. #PawFriday

Getting More From Your Tablet Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz

Friday, December 4

Traveling with Your Smartphone Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz

Friday, December 18

Holiday Tech Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz

About this Weekly Twitter Party List

Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Master Twitter Party Calendar, the most comprehensive, constantly updated Free resource of its kind online. However keep in mind that each party is run by a different brand and/or hosts and MommyBlogExpert, unless specified otherwise, is not responsible for any dealings readers have with these events including, but not limited to, prizing of any party on the calendar.

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FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a consultant, host, co-host, and/or panelist for others. Except for the Share Sabra Twitter Party on 11/30/15, I am not receiving payment or compensation associated with any party on this calendar. See complete FTC disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.