The best of "As Seen on TV" 4

I turned on the television this weekend and the first thing that came on was an infomercial for a new hair styling tool called "The Air Curler". 

I got sucked into watching this junk for about 20 minutes...not really believing what I was seeing, but interested none-the-less.  There are so many "As Seen on TV" products that are so tempting.  Tempting because they actually interest me, or tempting because they are just completely bizarre!

First is "The Air Curler". Yes, the picture is that actual product.  Basically a bucket that you hook to your hair drier and it magically swirls your hair into the perfect curls!  I mean really, who wouldn't be tempted to buy this thing?  It this is all it takes for my hair to curl that I'll by 1000 of them - and why the heck didn't I think of this?

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Next is the bra strap holder thing.  For a girl, like myself, who has a large chest and can't wear certain bras - this looks like the miracle product for me.  My one concern it how to put the thing on.  I don't know about you, but I'm not quadruple jointed enough to even begin to hook this up - it is hard enough fastening my bra!

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On to the "Pedi Pistol". This would be perfect for those who aren't flexible enough to bend your leg...or just to lazy! However, it worries me that this is basically a power tool for your feet.    I can just imagine filling your toenails and all of a sudden there is a hole in the wall next to you...imagine explaining that to your husband.  "Oh honey it was no big deal, I was just using the power tool on my feet and I lost control".  I'm sure he'd find you super sexy at that point!

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Now we have the "Flowbee" Can you guess what it is?  I bet not!  Well all you have to do it attach this device to your vacuum, put it on your head and it cuts your hair!  Abracadabra - you just got your hair did!  I'll give $20.00 to someone willing to try this!

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Finally we have this gem of a product.  Spray on hair.  OK Jerome Russell, you have me sold.  I'm ordering this stuff today and I'm sure it will look completely natural!  Don't judge me when I post pictures of myself and look like a beauty school drop out styled my locks!

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Ahhh infomercials...thanks for keeping me entertained!

PSA 4

Lately lost dogs have been drawn towards me.  Last weekend I found a dog wondering our neighborhood that jumped it's fence.  It was dark, hot and I felt awful for the thing.  With help from my neighbors we caught her and returned her to her home after a few hours of playing in my backyard.

On the 4th of July my neighbors had a little dog show up on their doorstep.  They are not dog people, so of course I went over to rescue her.  She was some sort of terrier/chihuahua mix that didn't weigh more than 8 lbs.  She had no collar or any sort of identification on her.  I walked the neighborhood - knocked on everyone's doors - and nobody claimed the sweet little thing. 

The little lost puppy

I wanted to keep her, but unfortunately if we would have kept her she would have been dinner for Grizzly Bear.  He was definitely not a fan of the new canine being toted around by HIS mom.

So the next thing I had to do was call our local animal control and it killed me!  It is the last thing I wanted to do, but I didn't want to let the poor thing back out on the street in the 104 degree weather. 

The animal control guy came and I gave him the third degree.  As soon as he got out of his car I asked for their microchip scanner (I wanted to watch him do this just in case he forgot about this all important step).  No microchip :(    I then asked a bunch of questions; what shelter will she be taken to?  What is their no kill policy?  Are they overfull?  All of the questions I didn't really want to know the answer to...they are a kill shelter and give the animal 4 days to be claimed.  If they are not claimed, they go on the list.

 I told him thank you and then said "well I'm not going to thank you because you are taking her to a kill shelter". So he took the darling dog and I walked back to my house bawling.  Really...full fledged sobbing!  My neighbor asked if I was ok and I promptly said "NO" (probably a bit more bitchy than I intended).  I ran up to my bed, cried for a good 15 minutes and had to go back down to our guests that were waiting for the 4th of July party to begin.

So, I want to make people aware of what they need to do with their pets so this doesn't happen to them.

-Make sure your babies always have their collars on.  On the tag should be the dogs name and at least two numbers that someone could get a hold of you.  Also helpful would be your name.

find these tags here

- Be aware of the areas your pets could get out.  It may be a loose fence, or a place they can scoot under or over.  If your pet is a jumper, make that fence a bit higher - or put a ceiling up so they can't get out.

- Know the reasons that your pet could be spooked and therefore run.  For my big boy, he is afraid of fireworks.  If he were outside and one went off he would definitely take off running to find somewhere to hide.

-Microchip all of your pets.  I can't stress this enough!  You never know if your dog/cat will escape, but if they do they should be micro-chipped.  It shouldn't cost more than $40.00 and it will be their unique ID that any vet clinic, rescue organization, or animal shelter will be able to read.  This microchip ID will eventually lead back to your information and then getting your pet back!

This is an advertisement for HomeAgain - my favorite microchip company!

- If you find a pet and have the ability to hold them until you find their home...GREAT!  Make sure to take some pictures and post them in your surrounding area with your contact info saying you have found a dog/cat.

- Make sure you always have a recent picture of your pet available.  If they ever escape, you will want to take that picture, make posters, and post them everywhere possible!

Moral of the story - always be prepared and ready to act if your babies are ever in this situation.  I can't imagine ever loosing mine!

I did call the shelter on Monday and our little friend has a forever home!

I'm BACK 3

I'm BACK!  I don't want to say that on the record quite yet...I will say that after a week of consistent blogging!  At that point it will be official.

I took a break for a few reasons.

1.)  I was completely consumed for the the last few months with out backyard project.  It seemed like every night we had to do one thing or another for the contractors.

2.)  Now that the pool is completely done, inspections have been passed - all I have been doing with my spare time is using it!  Why wouldn't I be spending all of my spare minutes there?  But really, every weekend and night after work that is what we have been doing.  If you don't believe me, you should check out my amazing tan!

3.)  When I first started this blogging venture I was able to write most of my posts while working.  My old job allowed me to use the Internets freely as long as my work was complete.  It usually was, so I had a lit of time to write.  Now that I have a new job, that isn't happening.  I have way too much to do, and we can't be on the internet or our phones...so no more blogging at work.

4.)  I've been lazy and have had no clue what to write about.  My mind is not coming up with good topics and it is a bit frustrating.

So, now my goal is to get back to all of you wonderful people.  I can't promise my blogs will be amazing, but there will be something...I think...

Thanks for sticking with me!