Never Tie Your Shoe Laces Again! #shoelaces

Ever struggled with your patience as your child spends an extra 10 minutes tying their shoes in the morning during the “get out the door rush”?

Or

what about those laces that no matter how well, you as an adult tie them, they always seem to come untied?

Not to mention anyone possibly tripping over an

untied shoe lace and getting hurt.

Frustration to the max!

Well, NO MORE!

It's time to put an end to this annoyance and replace your old laces with Uniqhia No Tie Shoelaces for Kids and Adults.

Features:

''-Made of High Quality Food-Grade Silicone, BPA Free and Non-Toxic
-Quick and Simple Installation - Replace your old laces quickly and easily! One size fits all.

-Each pack contains 16 pieces, enough for a single pair of shoes. And you never have to worry about them coming untied!

-Available in adult and child sizes

-Available in a variety of colors to choose from, and are quick and easy to change out.

-Easy to Clean and Waterproof - The shoelaces are waterproof and don't get wet in the rain or snow. When they get dirty, simply wipe them off with a wet cloth and they will look brand new!

-Extra Comfort/Support - The elastic and silicon material conforms to your foot for better comfort and support as opposed to regular flat/nylon laces. It also reduces pressure points at the top of your foot and allows your feet to feel more relaxed at the end of the day. Versatile enough to fit any shoes or boots you own.

-Perfect For Everyone - Unique gift for Kids, Parents, Friends, and anyone who hates having to tie their laces! Great for athletes who are tired of their laces coming undone during sports, and moms who want to protect their little ones from tripping over untied laces.

-In order to prolong the life of your No-Tie Laces, please keep them away from sharp objects, such as knives and scissors, and away from fire and other extreme heat sources.''

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My son instantly installed them onto a pair of sneakers he has for a while now but hasn't been wearing them because they have those kind of laces that no matter what you do they just don't stay tied - and he likes his shoes tied! Mom keeps forgetting to pick up a replacement pair of laces, I know, bad Mom!

He had a little difficulty pushing the tabs through the holes but eventually got the hang of it and had them finished in no time.

Needless to say he I don't think he's taken them off since! 

He does like the fact that he can slip them on with ease and doesn't have to worry about them coming untied.

He likes the they are snug but comfortable.

They are a big hit!

My other son has been circling,

I think another set is in our near future ;)

These are ingenious! Such a time saver, the silicone is strong. When my son was pulling them through the holes I was waiting for them to snap, they held their own, impressive. Made well. 

Piece of mind:

30 day money back guarantee with receipt or packing slip.

If you are not satisfied for any reason, you may return the product within 30 days from date of purchase for a full refund or exchange.

Uniqhia No Tie Shoelaces are available on Amazon.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free or a
discounted price from Uniqhia. Regardless, all opinions expressed are
my honest opinions based on my personal experiences.

Don't Beleive Everything You Read #coontrap #amputation

If you're a regular reader of my blog you know
that from time to time we have major issues
with nasty varmints called Raccoons, like
here, here, here, here, and here.

I'm old enough by now to know this.

But sometimes after researching products,
upon products because you are at your wits end.
you feel you have finally found something
out of desperation that will hopefully work.

Enter ''The Dog/Cat Proof Coon Trap
features a fully enclosed dog, cat proof design''.

Note: dog, cat proof.

Yes we bit - after reading all the reviews, watching You Tube videos, researching the manufacturer and anything else we could find to be sure our pets would not be harmed.

Coons could get in while going for the bait,
trigger trap. Then you relocate.

Unfortunately, we paid the ultimate price.

My sons cat somehow got her leg tangled in the trap.

M was the only one at home at the time.

Heard her and tried to untangle her only to be bitten.

Bynx was writhing and of course hysterical, as was M.

She called us, just happened we were already on the way home from getting T and C's xrays, but were still outside Turlock.

I flew as fast as I could home.

We divided and conquered in a matter of minutes -

T untangled Bynx, C wrapped her in a towel,

I got the carrier down and called the vet while

M tended to her wounds.

We were told to bring Bynx right in.

Hung up and called Dr. Canga re. M.

She has received the TDAP shot last year,

so she didn't need a tetanus shot,

but was told they called in an antibiotic as a precaution.

Got to the vet, thank God it was Dr. Woultee's day to be there. Xrays were taken.

To make a long story short, amputation was decided.

Due to the amount of physical and mental trauma she had gone thru, it was decided to wait until May 24th to amputate.

She was kept comfortable over the weekend

with pain meds and an antibiotic was started.

She went through the surgery well.

Once we got her home, she was back to her old self.

She wanted to be petted, she even purred later that night.

What aggravated her more was the E-collar not her missing limb.

She had already been walking on 3 legs since

being tangled in the trap,

so for her that wasn't the issue.

She drank water, ate, and peed ~ ALL great things!

As I write this I have mixed emotions.

I'm relieved and pray that all goes well with her recovery.

She'll stay in one of our dog kennels for the

time being to limit her activity.

But now something is wrong with Katie.

She's lethargic, not eating and bloated.

I was so focused on Bynx' drop off yesterday

I didn't watch the dogs eat.

I think she ate hers, Bella's and Tora's breakfast.

There was still food in Tora's dish, that means

she was so full she couldn't eat anymore.

Sometimes Bella and Tora just aren't that hungry,

I put their dishes up so Katie can't get to them.

So I'm waiting to call the vet as I write this.

I'm hoping that is all it is.

She has been monitored for sometime due to her age.

Her lab work points to Cushing's Disease,

but she has no symptoms as of yet.

I'm hoping this isn't one of them.

The raccoons win again :(

True Confessions

I'm joining:

Create with Joy ~ Wordless Wednesday

Oh My Heartsie Girl  ~ Wordless Wednesday

Be There 2 Day ~ Wordless Wednesday

An Easy Peasy Dinner

If you follow by blog you know

C and I have been sick for too long.

The last thing I feel like doing is cooking.

I don't even want to cook when I'm well.

But everyone was sick of fast food.

Supplies in the house had dwindled,

but I needed to find something easy and different.

I propped myself up in bed and flipped through the net,

not really expecting to find anything appealing.

Then I saw a photo of a Frittata.

Heard of the name, but never had one before.

Some of the ingredients wouldn't fly with the kids,

others I didn't have, some were on my do not eat list from my Doctor....but I figured I could tweak it to our liking.

I did and it was easy and it was cleaned up!

SCORE!

There, now can I go back to bed??

:)

Here's my version of

Egg and Cheese Frittata

2 handfuls of diced ham (leftover from Easter ;) )

12 eggs

3 cups cut up Broccoli (I used frozen)

2 garlic cloves, minced

2½ tablespoons grated Parmesan

1 cup grated Mozzarella 

¼ teaspoon black ground pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425° F.

In a 9- to 12-inch oven-safe sauté pan (or iron skillet) over medium-high heat, cook the broccoli in olive oil until soft and very lightly browned, about 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another 2-3 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk eggs with the Parmesan, Mozzarella, ham, and pepper; set aside.

After broccoli/garlic is soft and cooked through, add egg/cheese mixture and let cook for 30 seconds over high heat. Transfer the pan to the heated oven and let the frittata cook until the eggs are just set. Should be about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and then turn the frittata out with a rubber spatula onto a serving plate.

Cut it like a pie and serve it up.

Protein, veggies, dairy ~

my new go to leftovers meal

;)

One Proud Mama!!!!

B has won The High Performance Award

in his department at Rabobank!

It's about time he is recognized for all the hard work,

long hours and traveling he does for them.

Not only does he finally receive recognition,

this beautiful award, but also an ALL EXPENSE PAID 

week in Cabo San Lucas for He and Tanya!!!

And guess who gets to babysit for that lovely week?

ME!!

Fun times ahead for all!!

 XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

A Dance Party, Shower and Raccoons - What do They Have in Common?

By now you all have probably think I've fallen off the face of the Earth, I assure you I haven't!

I'm still hanging around, just May and June

are tremendously busy months for us!

I'm happy to report Cody is doing extremely well with his surgical recovery.  Another week and his throat should be done healing.

His nose will need probably another 2 - 3 weeks.

He no longer has labored breathing, but sounds normal now,

which means you can't hear him breathing when he's at rest.

His snoring is SO quiet it's unbelievable!

So to say his surgery was a success is an understatement!

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We had a wonderful Mother's Day/Birthday Celebration

with B&T  along with T's family.

A Dance Party with My Sunshine was the highlight!

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Then there was Amanda's Bridal Shower (my cousin's fiancée)!

We had wine tasting at Tenuta Vineyards in Livermore.

YUM!

We had a designated driver, thanks Tanya!!

My favorite daughter-in-law ;)

We all had fun grading the wines with and

without their pairings.

What a difference. I've never had pairings when I've gone wine tasting before. Depending on the wine there were different flavors of cheeses, olives, and fruit. I was surprised how different the wine tasted after eating what they were served with.

Very interesting.

Some tasted better, then again, some didn't.

These two face's tell the story. LOL

I hadn't been out to that part of Livermore for quite some time (many, many years). VA Hospital was about it out that direction. Good thing we had directions - I recognized NOTHING!

Yes, things have changed, Vineyards have popped up all over. Enjoyed the beautiful scenery all the way there,

and Tenuta was no exception.

Everything was beautiful.....

including the Bride to be!

The haul ;)

Lunch was delicious and then came the desserts!

I was only able to get photos of two of the kinds that were served.

Bride and Groom chocolate covered Strawberries

Darling...to die for!

 Cupcakes with Wedding Ring toppers!

Too cute!

 Everyone had a good time.

We walked away with our tummys stuffed,

felling pretty darn good.

Wishing Chris and Amanda all the

Best Wishes in the world!

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The Raccoons are back.

I think they are using our roof and trees as their highway.

When Tora goes out she holds her head up in the air to catch their scent, not down on the ground. Then she jumps on an old wheel barrow I have planted with Strawberries under the Cherry Tree to get higher. We're locking the dogs and cats in at night. Don't want anyone to get injured from those nasty things, like poor Cyndar.

We have a plan in place, but we need to be home in the morning when/if it works. We've been bombarded with Doctor appointments lately, so we haven't had to put it in motion.....yet.

They're time is coming....

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I've been busy working on several projects also.

That will be for another day.

This post has already gotten a bit long and

I need to head out for a smog check.

Busy, busy, I tell ya!

Wishing everyone a great day!!

BTW, A Dance Party, Shower and

Raccoons all have one thing in common.

Keeping this Grammy on her toes!!