Regular commercial dog foods are not always good for your pooch. They contain meat by-products, fillers and general junk harmful for the dogs. On the other hand the organic dog foods and treats are very expensive. The best alternative is to prepare homemade food to keep your dogs healthy. Following are some of the best homemade dog food ideas. Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut butter is a hot favorite for dogs, and through these cookies you will be able to feed your dog with some fish oil too. This will make the dog's coat healthy and shiny. If you do not get organic peanut butter in any shop you can make it at home using raw peanut, peanut oil and mixing it in a food processor. Chicken Jerky Homemade chicken jerky acts as the substitute for the raw hides brought from the market. The chicken contains protein which is essential for your dog's muscles. Moreover it is tough and chewy which makes the dog stay busy for a while. Frozen Yogurt Pops for Dogs Made up of yogurt, fruit juice and carrots this frozen treat is very healthy for your pet. If your pup loves ice cubes, then this is the best food for him. You can use non-fat yogurt if you do not want your pup to consume too much fat. Fruit and Vegetable Strips Organic chewy treats bought from the market can be replaced with these strips. You can easily tear them up so you can serve them into pieces. The fruits and vegetables serve vitamins, good for their immune system. Beef and Vegetable Balls Sometimes your dog may prefer to have meaty treats over sweet treats. These meat balls have a delicious smell and a meaty flavor, favored by all dogs. Turkey and Vegetable Dinner Turkey contains protein and the vegetables contain added vitamins and minerals. Altogether it will be a very healthy and tasty dish to make your pet happy. Moreover turkey contains less fat than beef. Chicken Casserole Again a rich source of protein that is chicken mixed with vegetables to add vitamins and a good flavor to the recipe. You can use green beans which will help in keeping your dog's intestinal tract healthy. Doggie Chili To be healthy and active your pet needs tons of proteins. Large amount of meat and beans can fulfill the need of protein. Beef Stew This replaces the wet commercial dog foods. It has protein-rich meat, vitamin-rich vegetables, and gravy for flavor. Fruit Parfait for Dogs Your pet may also want desserts sometimes. This tasty parfait, a mixture of dairy and fruits, is also rich in vitamins and proteins. You can choose the best small breed dog food, puppy food, and dog food from the options given above.

The year 2017 has not been any good for the tablet market in the first quarter of the year. An estimated number of 53 million tablets were sold around the world at the start of the year. During the same quarter, the sales of tablets fell by 20% from 66 million tablets. This data was collected by International Data Corporation. The shipment dropped by 15.6% over the year reaching to 174.8 million devices. When asked about the massive drop, Ryan Reith, an IDC vice president, said that Tablets without a dedicated keyboard are losing their relevance among consumers across the world. Therefore, the sales were falling worldwide. The statement was given to the Fortune. Reith further added that countries in the regions such as Africa, Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe still brings hope for being profitable tablet market. Analysts believe that fall in tablet sales is brought by increasing popularity of smartphones, lack of innovation in tablets and longer upgrade cycles. No doubt, Apple is still leading the tablet market. Company’s iPad devices are selling well. But its sales are too affected by falling market trend in tablets, according to IDC. Apple’s tablet shipment decreased by 19% over the years to 13 million devices in the fourth quarter. Apple’s iPad Pro that comes with the physical keyboard too can’t become hit among consumers. Apple’s sales of every ten iPad include at least one iPad Pro. The smartphone maker Samsung too experienced loss in its tablet sales. The company’s fourth quarter shipments dropped 11% to 8 million tablets. Online retail giant, Amazon was third biggest tablet sellers during the fourth quarter with 5.2 million tablet sales. The company is more focused on attracting consumers towards Prime Subscription than on selling tablets. Huawei, the Chinese smartphone maker, shipped 3.2 million tablets during the fourth quarter. The sale increased by 44% over the years. The company has succeeded in reaching out to the consumer in Asian, Middle Eastern and European markets. Its popularity among tablet user can be attributed to embedded cellular connectivity found in its devices. In the U.S., the shipment of Huawei tablet was almost non-existence.

Renovation, or otherwise known as remodeling, has been a crazed addition to the furnishing industry as the demand for something better, bigger and simply different came about. It has been in demand ages before modern times arrived. When an individual wants their living spaces to have a different shape, size, and structure, it is no aspect fair to build it from the ground up. To avoid this unnecessary and definitely heavy on the pocket task, the stalwarts in the industry began to offer custom made services to handle the always-required need of expertise for all and any kind of renovation work. Basics of remodeling and renovation Renovation by the very word is defined as a process to improve a damaged or broken part of a structure. This definition covers the term in the most minimal sense of its meaning. However, tracing the history of the job, remodeling would only be undertaken on large scale projects and it would originate from financiers whose bank balance was well-equipped with multiple zeros. Remodeling from a different angle can also mean rejuvenating an old structure and it might also mean a task to make something new, adding new additions to the already existing structure. For architects and designers, renovation used to be considered as a project which would occupy a partial portion of their work, as the majority of their workload would be to construct new structures. They would focus on demolition of a probably perfect building and rebuild another structure afterward which could have been formed on the original skeleton. The growth of modern remodeling Well, this was the saga of remodeling yesterday. From the tales of buildings like the White House and Palaces being remodeled, today it has become a reality to renovate one's own living spaces and work areas. In the late 20th century, when the industrial revolution was in full bloom, the common public deemed it necessary to invest their hard-earned money in giving a new face to their homes and later on the this thought reached office spaces too. However, despite having this urge and demand of new and accessible services, there were little or too expensive options one could resort to if one dreamt about remodeling their homes. As science and learning progressed, the raging demand paved the way for eager minds to learn more about something which never was considered as art or a topic to study. Simultaneously as these wise minds became capable in the business from their work in design labs, interested companies and conglomerates became an incubation house for young minds to experiment and apply their ideas in a real-life arena of remodeling and construction.

Winter jackets are one of the crucial apparel that should be a part of the wardrobe. Whether you're living in the coldest regions of the world or experience mild winters, a jacket can be the best option to provide you with immediate warmth. Here are a few things that you should keep in mind while buying a winter jacket. Winter jackets come in all shapes and sizes. The winter jackets have many features that make it a must-have for every woman. Every year, there is a new addition to the list of winter jackets fashion for both men and women and before you pick one for yourself, you should always research and look for the different types and see what suits your needs. Some of the features of winter jacket are fleece-lined pockets that are helpful during cold weather as it offers warmth, removable hoods and high-quality insulation ensure utmost comfort and warmth. So, whether you're looking to buy a winter jacket online or visit a store to purchase it, it should come with these basic features that make it a good winter jacket. Hood is a must Hood is one of the most vital parts of a winter jacket. It not only helps in protecting you from the stormy weather but also provide added warmth during extreme weathers such as snowfall. If you don't like to wear your jacket with a hood, then consider buying a jacket with removable hoods. Know which shell is used in the jacket Whenever you're out shopping for jackets, make sure that you keep your environment and climate that you live in. These are important factors that determine which winter jacket can be the best pick. Some of the jackets are designed as water-resistant only, which are helpful in areas with frequent rainfall. This ability of a jacket to seal out water depends on the type of shell used in the making of the jacket. So, jackets made with light nylon or polyester with DWR coatings are considered as a good shell for water-resistant jackets. Insulation is a key component Insulation plays a crucial role in providing warmth. Hence, your winter jacket should come with proper and high-quality insulation. The inner lining of the jacket should have fleece. Similarly, there is synthetic insulation, which is made using synthetic materials such as polyester or fabrics that imitate the down structure. Pockets offer convenience Pockets are also a must-have in a jacket. We all carry cell phones, wallets or some other important things handy. So, having a pocket in your jacket will keep these important things closer. You should always look for a jacket that has pockets with a zip rather than a Velcro for better safety.

Ever since the broadband communication technology has evolved at the 4G level, 3G network sounds history. Observing the rise in demand for 4G phones, major players in the market have launched several 4G mobiles which are at par with the rivals. These are triggering a chaos among cellular phone users to make a choice on the 4G smartphones that they should be buying. As much as the term 4G seems appealing to the target customers, they also get perplexed after checking out the prices of the 4G cell phone deals. Here, we have a quick run through the attractive deals offered by retailers and carriers on Samsung's flagship - the Samsung Galaxy S9, and the Samsung Galaxy S9+. Best Buy offers the best 4G phones deals on Samsung's latest 4G phones - the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+. The customer can take the Samsung Galaxy S9 home with a $200 off on its price if the customer purchases the phone with the Verizon wireless plan. Similarly, Best Buy offers a $300 off on the price of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ if the buyer is willing to buy the phone by signing up with Verizon wireless with an interesting plan. Likewise, a $150 off on the price of either the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is available if it is purchased through Sprint or AT&T. BrandsMart USA offers exciting 4G smartphone deals for in-store purchases. The buyer can buy the Samsung Galaxy S9 at the store and avail a $150 off on the 4G smartphone price by signing up for the installment plan with either Verizon Wireless or AT&T. Similar 4G cell phone deals are applicable on the Samsung Galaxy S9+ if it is bought via any of the carrier's installment agreements. There are multiple cell phones deals on the 4G phones of the Samsung Galaxy series that can be bought via Verizon Wireless. The Samsung Galaxy S9 can be acquired at 50% off on its price if the buyer trades in iPhone 7, iPhone 6s plus, LG G6, Samsung S7 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Pixel, Pixel XL, Moto Z Force, LG V30, etc. Samsung Galaxy S9+ is also eligible for similar cell phone deals. The device can be bought for half its price if the purchaser trades in cell phones like iPhone 7 plus, Samsung Galaxy S8 plus, Pixel 2, LG V30, Pixel 2 XL, Moto Z2 Force, etc.

Heart attacks and heart disease mainly occur due to high cholesterol and unwanted fat accumulation in the body. The risk of heart attacks and heart diseases are directly proportional to the level of cholesterol. Though cholesterol can be lowered by medicated high cholesterol treatment, there are some simple ways to combat the same. A change in lifestyle is often considered to be a more useful high cholesterol treatment rather than medications offered by or prescribed by the doctor. Here are certain ways adhering to which would help you combat and lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Eat healthy food Avoiding certain foods and incorporating some healthier options helps lower cholesterol. Avoid red meat like mutton, beef or pork and even high protein and fat-incorporated dairy products, as these increase LDL cholesterol, which is commonly known as bad cholesterol. Consuming omega-3 would be of no harm. You should include soluble fiber in your diet as that expedites the process of high cholesterol treatment. Quit smoking If a person quits smoking, then within few minutes of doing so, the heart pumping and metabolism rate increases to make the LDL cholesterol diffuse at a higher rate. Exercise We all know that exercise increases metabolism. This helps a lot in the process of high LDL cholesterol treatment. 30 minutes of mild exercise that includes swimming, walking, and riding a bicycle will lower the risk of heart disease. Limit alcohol consumption Drinking alcohol at a moderate rate is said to improve the HDL level in the blood, which is the good cholesterol. However, excessive intake of alcohol is harmful to the health. Lose weight Extra pounds and excess cholesterol are directly proportional. Having junk food and sulking in the couch would add up to the belly and even to the extra cholesterol count. Thus this should be avoided. These are some of the best high cholesterol treatments, and if these don’t work, then medication is always there to help.