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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-12-07, Page 19Wednesday, December 7, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 19 Treat your pet to a spa this holiday season By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Sarah's Paw Spa opened just a month ago but already the community has shown interest in her pet grooming business. After nine weeks of schooling, Sarah Tomlinson received her Professional Pet Stylist Career Diploma from the Pets Beautiful Canine School of Professional Grooming at the end of October. "I really enjoyed grooming my own dogs and there wasn't really anyone else in the area," explains Tomlinson on why she began her business. Both dogs and cats are welcome at her paw spa, although dogs visit more often. Tomlinson cleans the animals' nails, ears, the fur between the pads, bathes, trims and brushes them. "If the owner just wants the dog bathed and brushed that's no problem, either. They don't have to be trimmed," she says. Tomlinson hasn't had any unusual requests from pet own- ers yet but says her teacher at the profes- sional grooming school once was asked to groom a lemur. "If a customer would like something done and I don't have the products I will try to get a hold of them," says Tomlinson. Tips for stress -less holiday hosting It is the holiday season, a time for family and friends to gather togeth- er. Whether you're planning an elaborate dinner party or hosting an intimate cocktail soiree, entertaining and design expert Karl Lohnes has these helpful holiday tips to get you ready for the festive season with style and ease. Keep it simple. Keep the size of your festive gathering manageable. Instead of planning a multiple - course dinner for 10, throw a cock- tail party or host an open house where guests' arrival times are stag- gered. Prepping and Primping. Make sure you have enough supplies on hand where they're needed, such as plates, napkins, glasses and ice at food and bar areas. If you're hosting a sit-down dinner, set the table a day before. If holiday decorating isn't your thing, primp efficiently by using things around the house, such as grouping existing candles on the buffet table to make a statement or place evergreen branches from the backyard in beautiful vases. Conquer Clutter. Start thinking about how your home will function on party night well in advance. Take five to 10 minutes each day to remove items in main party areas that could hinder traffic flow or get damaged. Menu Mayhem. Food planning and preparing can be all -consuming leading up to the big bash. A recent survey found Canadians stress most about lack of counter space, food preparation and keeping food warm while entertaining. Here are five holiday hints to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests: • Make Ahead - Prepare dishes in advance of the party. • No Pressure Potluck - Have friends and families bring their favourite dishes and cut down on your time in the kitchen. • Tried -and -True Recipes - This is not the time to try a new recipe. Stick with what you know and already make well. • Timing is Everything - For a buf- fet, prepare room -temperature foods that can sit on your table for the duration of the party. For a sit- down dinner, use new microwave technology designed to keep gravy simmering and stuffing crisp and brown, leaving room in the oven for the main attraction - the turkey or ham. If the customer wants their poodle pink she will do her best to accommodate them. Tomlinson says there are no health hazards in dying your dog because there is a spe- cific dye for dogs that washes out. Tomlinson will groom both small and large dogs and says so far her pet customers have been good to work with. She says for safety reasons it is a good idea to groom your ani- mal regularly. "If the fur gets matted between your dog's pads on their paws, it's like how we feel walk- ing on stones. It's very uncomfortable and it can make the paws dirty and leave them with soars," says Tomlinson. Other areas that get matted more easily are the stomach and armpits. "Regular brushing and bathing helps pre- vent this," she adds. Each animal leaves the paw spa with either a bandanna or bows in their hair. Tomlinson also has gift certificates avail- able at any price. Sarah Tomlinson grooms her six -month-old Shihpoo Molly. Her one- year -old Shih-tzu Nikki patiently waits his turn. Tomlinson recently opened Sarah's Paw Spa. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) �• 119* Bk84� APR for months with $ g 580 MgRP 2024 down. Freeand 0E included. per mouth and P.D. . 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