Wednesday, September 4, 2013

10 Reasons why my Hubby is the best - Happy Birthday Honey!


He cooks and cleans
He washes and folds
He insists on carrying all the groceries
He drives home from work because he knows I hate traffic (we carpool)
When I'm sick, he cleans up my snotty tissues
He makes me laugh and isn't afraid to be silly
He is gentle, kind, and protective
He's an excellent snuggler
After 16 years he still holds my hand whenever we are out and about 
Most importantly, he never lets a day go by without telling me he Loves Me!







Thursday, August 1, 2013

Let's talk fleas...

This year I opted not to use the usual on the neck flea prevention aids unless I actually saw fleas.  I did treat the yard as I usually do.  We have a lot of Ivy ground cover and cool shade so I don't think I could get away with not treating the yard at least once.

Every night at bedtime my Poms (and a Min-pin) get a Brewers Yeast w/Garlic tablet (1,000 tablets are $11 for cats and dogs).  I've been using it for almost 2 years and they think it's a treat. In addition to containing some beneficial nutrients, it is said to repel fleas because they do not like the scent.

I also use cornstarch and Lavender powder between baths.  The cornstarch, in addition to deodorizing and being soothing to the skin, is also thought to suffocate any fleas that come in contact with it.  Lavender is another aroma fleas (and other flying insects) don't like and also makes the Poms smell fresh.

We also take in rescues and after an initial bath with a flea soap, I have used the same methods on them.

So far this year we have not seen any fleas on our dogs, the rescues or in the house.

What do you do to control fleas on your pets?


Wednesday, July 17, 2013

If My Body Were a Car

If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull, but that's not the worst of it.


My fenders are too wide to be considered stylish. They were once as sleek as a little MG; now they look more like an old Buick.