If you have a dog who side-eyes you every time the suitcase comes out, this one is for you. Ruthie B has logged some serious miles with us this year — from a tree tent in the mountains to a porch swing on the coast — and along the way we have found a handful…
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Pony Island Inn Ocracoke: a Dog-Friendly Review (Ruthie B. Approved)
We took our dog, Ruthie B., to Ocracoke in early July, and after a fair amount of research into which island hotels and vacation rentals actually welcome dogs, we booked a Cedars Side room at Pony Island Inn that came with a kitchenette. Ocracoke is a such a special spot to both David and me,…
A Dog-Friendly Day Trip to Topsail Island: Ruthie B’s First Beach Day (2026 Update)
Back in 2018, David surprised me with a day trip to Topsail Beach, and even though I have lived in North Carolina my whole life, I had never set foot on that particular stretch of sand. This summer, we did a full redo — same easy two(ish)-hour drive from Raleigh, same gorgeous coastline — and…
A Hillsborough NC Day Trip with Your Dog (Raleigh & Durham, You’re So Close)
If you have been sleeping on Hillsborough NC as a day trip destination, let this be your wake-up call — especially if you have a dog who deserves a Saturday adventure beyond a walk around the neighborhood. We spent a full day here with our dog Ruthie B, and I am telling you — this…
Top 10 Best Dog Toys on Amazon in 2026 (Pup-Approved Picks)
Back in 2020, I rounded up the best dog toys on Amazon after realizing some of the most popular stories I posted over on Instagram was about Gizmo’s obsession with squeaky dog toys. David and I always adored how much he loved a toy and how carefully he took care of them. Winston eventually stopped…
