People sometimes ask where I get the inspiration for the lunches that I make for my kids. I always tell them it comes from what my kids are interested in. It could be T.V. shows, books, or the puppy we just got for Christmas! Yep, this puppy has pretty much taken over our lives. Her name is Cali and she is a Cavapoo. That means she is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle mix. She is named after California, which is where we lived before we moved out here to Oklahoma. You can check out her @LunchboxPup Instagram account here.

A Food Board Recipe Idea For You and Your Dog to Share!

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Dandy Celery. All opinions are my own.

How is your family holding up during the dog days of summer? My family is finding every excuse to hang out in our little blow up pool or cool off in air conditioning. One of the things that we find every summer is that my family rarely wants to heat up the house by cooking. On days like this we love creating a food board that our family can snack on. But you know what family member also loves snacks? Your dog!

This is why I decided to put together a food board that is perfect for you and the furriest member of your family! That's right, every food on this platter is dog friendly. From the sweet and crispy Dandy Celery sticks to the popcorn, you can feel good about taking one piece for yourself and giving one to your dog! Of course I had to throw some fun food art ideas on to the board as well.

Dandy Celery sticks are the perfect summer snack because they're cold, crispy and low in calories. For me, the crunch is extremely satisfying when I'm craving something crispy like chips. Plus they are always great for dipping. Your dog will wag its tail off when you dip them in a little bit of peanut butter for them! So let's get down to making this board. Remember that while all of these foods are generally considered safe for dogs, make sure your pet doesn't have any food allergies before you start handing over these treats. Just like people, some pets need specialized diets so it is always wise to consult your vetrinarian with any questions.