Meg Scanlon

A Definitive List Of The Most Sophisticated Things One Can Do
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I, Kiki Monroe, am a connoisseur and tastemaker to the stars. So obviously, people are always asking me, “Kiki, what can I do to be more refined, more luxurious, more fancy?” Over the years, I have compiled a definitive list of the most sophisticated things on...

I Lived It: My Kombucha SCOBY Turned Into Krang From the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The teeth are what tipped me off.
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You’re probably wondering how this could have possibly happened to me. Like many people, I turned to the art of homemade kombucha during the pandemic due to my abundance of free time and desire to improve my gut microbiome. Previously, I had a...

Everyday Is Cyber Monday For Local Hacker
Yes, it’s me, an undisclosed local hacker in an undisclosed location.
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I don’t have to wait until Black Friday to line up outside a brick and mortar store to get the best deals for holiday gifts. I also don’t have to wait until Cyber Monday to get the best online shopping deals to snag that perfect Christmas gift for family friends and love...

This Weather Is Giving Me BPSLE (Big Pumpkin Spice Latte Energy)
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One morning you wake up and something is different both internally and externally. On a special day in September or October, BOOM, it happens. The summer weather glides ever so slightly into fall. The air is a little crisper. It’s a hint brisk. The humidity is gone from the air. The thought of going apple picking crosses yo...

In the Words of Glennon Doyle, Let’s Untame Ourselves of Societal Expectations About How and When to Eat Croutons
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I, Glennon Doyle, have been encouraging you to open your minds to a way of looking at the world without limitations, some self-imposed and some societally imposed. We allow society to dictate so many aspects of…

Woman On Thin Ice After Calling Nonpareils Sno-caps at Bridal Shower
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In what seemed like an innocent compliment at local bride-to-be Amanda Egger’s bridal shower, friend June Sherman mistakenly referred to the delicious chocolate candy in a bowl on the table as Sno-caps. June stated, “I haven’t had Sno-caps in so long!” to which all conversation came to a screeching halt.
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This Meeting Could Have Been A Tome
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When I browse the interwebs, I keep coming across the trend, “This meeting could have been an email,” and I have never been more envious.
My meetings are so interminable that I am trying to start my internet sensation of “This meeting could have been a tome.” Maybe a few of you can relate.
Here is how all of the meetings I have to attend and activ...

It Took 8+ Years To Admit, But I, Master Splinter, Am The Original Pizza Rat
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I, Master Splinter, am the original Pizza Rat. You may be wondering why it has taken me so long to admit this, and to that, I would say the pandemic was the catalyst. NYC was hit particularly hard by COVID-19. It was increasingly difficult to get access to any food, especially pizza. Rats even turned ...

When George and Kate Abraham added Oakley, a Newfoundland puppy, to their family, they knew it would be fun.
“We have always had a love for dogs,” says George Abraham. “We live on a lake and thought it was time for a water dog.”
But Oakley is not just a dog that likes to hang out in the lake and swim around. Now 4 years old, she is a water rescue dog whose credentials are impressive — and she’s not slowing down anytime soon. This pup continues to add new skills to her resume each year.
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New species alert! The Shark Dog has been spotted on both land and sea! Its mission -- to get you pumped for Shark Week. The Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2016 kicked off June 26. Check out their official site here. Get excited! 1. The Longhaired DachShark 2. The Great Blue Shark 3. The Park Shark 4. The DachShark 5. The Shark-A-Poo 6. The Doggie Paddle Shark 7. The Great Yellow Shark 8. The German Shephark 9. Sand Sharks 10. The Hammer Head 11. The Sharki 12. The Shug 13. The Common Kit...

This article is part of our BarkPost Home vertical, The Dogified Home, full of tips, tricks, product suggestions and styling ideas for creative ways to show off your dog love in your home schweet home. When it comes to adding touches of pup love to your home, it's hard to find one-of-a-kind items that will show-off your doge loving personality without compromising your existing decor. String art is a craft that is fun, interesting, and so easy to personalize! All you need is a template, nails...

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Happy Cinco De Mayo!!! Here is a cute way to dress up your pup for the festivities. Make your little buddy this fun and easy piñata costume! It can also double as a Halloween costume if your heart so desires. Here is the inspiration for this costume. It's very adorable and very inexpensive to make. You Will Need: - doggie t-shirt - colorful tissue paper - hot glue gun - hot glue sticks
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Start by cutting the tissue paper into 3 inch strips. Then cut 2 inch slits into the base of th...

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Housebreaking your puppy can prove quite a challenge if your dog eats her training pads. More than once while cleaning up shredded pee pad and yellow puddles, you've probably wondered if there is an easier way. Good news - there is! There are several things you can do to make torn pee pads a distant memory and get your sweet puppy on an easier potty training path.
Half the pee pad battle involves lockin...

Umbrella cockatoos can be fun and entertaining pets. They are affectionate and love to cuddle and be held. They are very social, and bond well with humans, but may develop separation anxiety when left home alone. They can also be loud at times.
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Umbrella cockatoos crave a lot of attention. They need owners who can train them and set healthy boundaries. They need to be properly socialized and trained to avoid some negative behaviors and self-destructive patterns.
They do not li...

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Often, when people think of hairballs, they think of cats, but dogs can get hairballs, too. The medical term for hairballs and fur balls is ​trichobezoar​. Hairballs form when dogs ingest hair and then the hair combines with the contents of the stomach over time. Hair cannot be digested by your dog's stomach acid and can cause your dog discomfort, pain, and nausea.
Your dog may cough because he is tryin...