Chuckle for the day - Gecko

Chuckle for the Day - Bed Cartography

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!

Chuckle for the Day - Facebook in 20 Years

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?

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.

Posted by request - Vulcan Song Interpretation

Candy Crush Addicts Movie Trailer (Includes Fruit Ninja, Angry Birds, Farmville,) LMAO!!

I just had to post this. It cracked me up so much my eyes were watering!

HelloFresh? Hello Tummy!! Discovering Cooking with My Hubby! (A review and discount coupon)

My husband and I are not the Chef’s in our family.  That title goes to my brother who has appeared on the Food Network with Guy Frieri and inherited all of the cooking skills.   Everything we prepared was quite basic and many times consisted of more the “heat & serve” variety than true, from scratch cooking.

This past year we have been making an effort to cook more and in general be healthier.  We planted a salad and herb garden, but didn’t really know what to do with all the herbs.  We are not the most creative or skilled in the kitchen so we end up in a rut and soon tire of trying.

Enter HelloFresh! (Use code N4UXCY for $20 off)

ADOPTED!!! Cherry has gone to her new home in Alexandria!

Yoda ears I have

For more pictures and contact information, scroll to bottom of post.

From her owner:

"She is an excellent jumper, and is small enough to fit through the links in a chain link fence.   She loves to walk on a leash w/ a harness.   She loves car rides and shopping in the store.   She will potty outside and also uses a potty pad.   She likes to be held A LOT!   She doesn't like being closed up in a crate and will cry (even in an Iris Pen).   Her cry sounds like a squeaky toy.   That is why I'm hoping to find someone who wants a pet who is home most of the time.   She gets along fine w/ other poms, but she mostly wants her human friends.   She likes to sleep in the bed with you.   This pup was "hand" fed for several months because her mom stopped nursing her and she didn't have teeth yet.

DOB:   12/12/11

Name: Cherry

Sex:   Female

Color: Red Sable

Size:   2 lbs 12 ozs.

Yes, she is full grown.