This post is written in collaboration with Zoetis Petcare. All opinions are my own. Most people assume that pugs are lazy, but in fact they are quite energetic and active. Ari loves to play, jump on the sofa, go for long walks, explore new places in the city and traveling with me. He never wants to be left behind at home when I leave. And I never want this to change; I love seeing him happy and active. If you are a dog parent like me, then you would definitely want to read about a condition in dogs that all of us should be aware of. This condition affects our pups both physically and e ..read more

  Pugs shed a lot; it’s a known fact and something that discourages people from having a pug in their home. As a pug mama, I completely know how much cleaning effort it takes to keep your home tidy when you have constant fur and dander shedding everywhere.  A reliable, powerful and high performance vacuum cleaner is a must-have for me. Tineco recently sent me their new PURE ONE S11 smart vacuum cleaner and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Here are some of the features that really stood out ..read more

This month has been quite emotional & introspective for me. It marks ten years of marriage and also ten years since I moved from India to the US. At the risk of sounding cliched, last ten years have literally been a roller coaster ride for me. I moved to the US in 2009 on a spouse visa, the worst visa of its kind for an Indian National. This visa has been literally designed to break your spirit. Why? Because you are legally not allowed to work in this country. Now, I knew about this from my husband (my then fiancé) but I never understood the reality of it until it hit me. At first, we di ..read more

  Fall is one of my favorite times of the year! Pumpkin spice lattes, halloween decorations, leaves turning, cozy sweaters & boots, its all so dreamy! But there are also those cold and rainy days that call for functional dressing without sacrificing style. The new AQUA Söfft collection does just that! Their waterproof boots come in stylish designs & fun colors to keep you looking fabulous even on those grey days. I styled my tall Sharnell II boots with a denim midi skirt and a cozy sweater when we went New York City ..read more

Traveling internationally with your pet can be quite overwhelming. There is a lot of information out there and the rules vary from country to country. I am hoping to simplify this a little bit by sharing my recent first-hand experience and the steps I followed to take my pug - Ari with me from US to UK via France. We’ve lived in London for 3.5 years and wanted to revisit friends & our old city with Ari. The first time we moved to UK from US in 2014, we took Ari with us in the flight cabin as Emotional Support Animal (ESA). However, this time around in 2019, the rules have changed and UK no ..read more

  As a part of my paid collaboration with Old Navy, I got to try their new hi-rise wide leg jeans and I can safely say that I have been practically living in them! They recently re-launched their entire denim collection and focused on better fit & fabric, which translates to a better booty of course! ;)  If you have followed me for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I wear jeans a lot. Most of my looks begin with a pair of jeans and get built around it. Hi-rise jeans are definitely a favorite, they are the perfect ch ..read more

  Spring is here, which means we will be doing a lot of fun things with Ari including long walks in the park, weekend trips, hikes and outdoor picnics. Since winter had been pretty wet and warm this year in New York, there is likely to be a boom in the number of flea and ticks this spring. This means extra protection for the doggies against these aggressive pests. It only takes one bite for your dog to develop Lyme disease or other serious tick borne illnesses.Our regular walks are usually in Central Park, which for most pa ..read more

If you follow us on Instagram (@honeyidressedthepug) you know how much we love colors and flowers. Ever since I saw dog-friendly tulip field in Portland, Oregon last spring, I knew we had to plan a trip this year. Sharing our experience and some of the places and things that we enjoyed in Portland. May be this will inspire you to visit with your pup next year :)PLANNING THE TRIPSince tulip field was one of the main focuses of the trip, we timed our trip around peak bloom. Of course, peak bloom depends on several factors and can change from year to year. I had called the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm ..read more

  ‘Different doesn’t mean wrong and motherhood should always be a judgement free zone.’ This is the main message behind ALEX AND ANI ‘s Motherhood Undefined campaign for Mother’s Day 2019. As a part of this campaign, I wanted to open up and share with you what being a mom means to me. As a woman in my thirties, I have made a conscious choice to not have children until now - may be some day I will change my mind or may be not. Having raised Ari from the time he was eight weeks old puppy, my maternal love for him is the same ..read more