Animals in Hot Vehicles...A Big No-No!

Happy Wednesday Coffee Drinkers!

Today's post doesn't have anything to do with coffee. Instead, I would like to write about something I have seen a lot of so far this Summer, and the season just begun. I know there are a lot of pet lovers out there who enjoy taking their fur babies for a ride in the car with them, but when doing so, please be careful of the heat and be sure your pets have plenty of air. I have seen dogs locked in cars with no or minimal air, as the windows are completely up.

Just 15 minutes in a hot vehicle with no air can cause the animal to have a heart stroke or even die. Dogs can only cool themselves down by panting or sweating through their paws, so if they are locked in a vehicle with no way for air, the outcome is deadly. Even with temperatures in the lower 70's, if the animal is in a vehicle with the windows up, it can quickly reach over 100 degrees. No one wants animals to suffer, it's very cruel to make an animal sustain such heat when it's not necessary. 

Even if the owner of the pet leaves the windows down just a bit, there is not much of a difference in the heat levels. So, if you see an animal locked in a hot car with no way out, there are things you can do to help that animal to safety.

Write down the license plate number, along with the make and model of the vehicle. If possible, try to find the owners of the vehicle and inform them of the situation. If none of there options are available, you can call the non-emergency local police department number and ask for assistance.

Please treat your animals fairly and don't put them in unnecessary potential dangerous situations...

Until Next Time...♥ 

  

Working and 4th of July Plans :)

Good Tuesday Evening! How has everyone's week been so far? I have worked for the past several days, but luckily I have tomorrow off. So, my plan is to sleep in and not set my alarm clock tonight..woohoo!

The weather here has been extremely hot and muggy :( I have only had the chance to go swimming a few times so far this Summer, but I defiantly plan on hitting the lake again as soon as I can. I hope the hubby and I can go camping for the 4th of July coming up. I have the 4th and 5th off of work, so I would like to camp, swim and watch the fireworks!(That's the pan I'm hoping for anyway!)

Hope everyone has an amazing week!!

Until Next Time...♥ 

Busy Week and a Few Rude People

Hello there my fellow coffee lovers!

This has been quite a busy week for me so far, and it's not over yet! I have been working all week and finally have the day off tomorrow, so guess what??? I'm not setting my alarm clock tonight and I'm going to sleep in! (Woohoo!!) 

I have plans tomorrow though, we are going to take two of my grandbabies to the water park. I know they are going to have fun and enjoy playing in the water! Right now though I can here my grandbaby Ryleigh talking in the other room, trying to keep herself from going to sleep! This has been a nightly thing, but typically normal for a 2 year old.

So, how has things been going for everyone else this week? For me, well there have been a few days this week when customers have cussed me out! You see, it's the law for me to check ID for alcohol and cigarettes, no matter your age. Well, there are some people who are very rude when I ask to see their ID. I know as an adult it can be aggrivating, but it's the law and it's my job to see an ID, I refuse to loose my job because someone won't show ID...so, No ID, No alcohol or cigarettes.

Well, I hope everyone has an amazing night and rest of the week!

Until Next Time...♥

 

What Makes Parents Special?

What Makes Parents Special?

Where would we be without our parents? Would we have taken a different path in our lives that could have led to a bad outcome? Without a parents guidance, there is no way to know how our lives would have turned out or the situations we would have had to face without their support.

From the day our parents were told that we were conceived, I can only imagine the joy and happiness they felt, especially our mother's who get to experience the feeling of us growing in her womb. I know our father's were just as excited, wondering if we were going to be a boy he could teach to play football, or a little girl who could melt his heart with one grin. Either way, I bet they were only hoping for a happy, healthy baby!

It's our parents that teach us from birth how to reach different milestones in life, from crawling, walking, talking, all the way up to driving a car. There is no doubt that a parent's job isn't easy, but I know it's a rewarding experience full of love and pride when we learn and accomplish the things they work so hard to teach us. It is our parents that mold us to be the people we are today, without them, there is no telling where we would be today.

As children, we look up to our parents and strive to learn all we can as they help us through the early years in life. However; as teenagers, we tend to distance ourselves from our parents and try to make our own decisions; whether good or bad. It is at this age we are seeing the world in a whole new light and we are tempted with so many things now available to us in the world. This is the time we need our parents the most. We need them to teach us the good, the bad and the ugly that is out there. Even though I know this is also the age that we tend to rebel and not listen to our loved ones, it is a very important time in our lives that mold us into adulthood.

Parents go through so many stages of emotion when raising children. From the newborn age to adulthood, there are many ranges of emotion such as joy, happiness, worry, fear, love, heartache and so on. But through it all our parents love us and do their very best to help and be there when we need them. Just because we are grown doesn't mean we don't need our parents, we will always need them, no matter what!

So, if you ask me why are parents special? My answer would be because they give us unconditional love from the time we are born. They do their best to raise us to be upstanding adults and even though we may not realize it, if we didn't have our parents, we would be heartbroken, lost and confused. So, the next time you see your parents, be sure to hug them and let them know how much you love and appreciate them.

Summer Sun Safety Tips: Avoid the Burn!

With Summer time upon us, there are going to be millions of people spending adequate time outdoors at the lake, beach or pool. Even though it feels good to lay out and spend time in the sun, there is the danger of sunburn. Sunburn can cause many different problems, not to mention, hurt terribly. Let's take a look at some tips we can follow to keep ourselves from suffering from pain and possible other health risks.

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m are times when it is the hottest, try to avoid being outdoors for long periods of time during those hours.
• Be sure to use sunscreen and reapply it every 2 hours.
• If you wear sunglasses, please be sure to purchase those that offer total UV protection.
• Keep Children ages 6 months or younger out of the heat and sun.
• Find shade and relax for periods of time.
• Remember, even if it is a cloudy day, sunburn can still occur. Always use sunscreen!

I hope everyone has an amazing Summer and enjoys their time swimming and other outdoor activities.  Please practice these safety tips and have a great Summer season! And most importantly, when you are swimming with children, rather it be at a pool, lake or beach, always have adult supervision. It's always better to be safe than sorry!

Until Next Time...♥

Chickasaw Swimming!

Good Sunday Morning!

I am dressed and ready to hit the lake today! The hubby & I are fixing to head to Chickasaw State Park and go swimming! I really enjoy spending the day on the water, sitting in the sand taking in the sunshine. (I just hope I don't get too burnt. lol)

I'll post another story of my lake adventure when I return. I hope everyone has an amazing day!

Until Next Time....♥

43,000 Views...Thank You!

Just a quick post to say thank you to those who read my blog! I now have over 43,000 views! 

You all are the best and it's you that encourage me to keep posting!!

Thank you!!!

Coffee: Not For Just Drinking!

Coffee is not just an amazing cup of liquid heaven. Believe it or not there are many things that can be done with left over coffee grounds. So, before you empty that filter of grounds into the trash can, let's take a look at what you can do.

• Place some coffee grounds on your dish rag and use it to scrub away grease on your dishes. 
• Placing coffee grounds in your garden is a great way to keep bugs away from your beautiful flowers.
• Wanting to get rid of pesky food smells on your hands after eating? Wash your hands with coffee grounds and then rinse thoroughly.  
• Are you a pet owner that fights the smells in your house caused by your loving pet? Place some freshly ground coffee beans in a skillet and put on low on your stove. This is a great way to eliminate those unwanted smells.
• Adding fresh brewed coffee to your hair can actually make it shiny! Pour a pot of coffee into your dry hair and wait 20 minutes. Rinse and repeat daily if desired.
• Old coffee grounds also makes a great car air freshener.  place grounds into a container that has small holes or design your own coffee grounds holder to place in your car for a fresh smelling interior. 

I think I will try some of these ideas myself. If any of you decide to try one or all of these ideas, shoot me a message and let me know what you think!

Until Next Time...♥

Summer Has Just Begun! Bring on the Sunblock!

Happy Friday Coffee Lovers!

How has your last day of the week been so far? For those of you at work, I bet you're watching the clock, waiting for the end of your shift so you can clock out and start your weekend! It looks like it's going to be a pretty weekend here in Tennessee, weather wise! (In the lower & mid 90's with sunshine!)

I went swimming for the first time this Summer yesterday evening. We went to Pickwick Lake and spent about an hour wading in the water and playing with the children in the sand! It was nice to get out and enjoy some time with friends and family, as well as enjoy some laughter and snapping pictures of the little ones playing in the sand. Maybe I can convince the hubby to go back out to Pickwick sometime this weekend, and this time pack a lunch and have a little picnic while swimming and soaking up the sun!

Do ya'll have any weekend plans that include the lake, beach or pool? If not, you might want to consider throwing on a swim suit, pack a lunch and hit the water. There's nothing better than spending a Summer day outside, enjoying the beautiful weather and having a little fun! Just be sure to use sunblock, we don't want anyone going home regretting their trip to the water because of annoying sunburn :( 

Here's to hoping everyone has an amazing weekend! Stay safe and have fun!!

Until next Time... ♥

The Beginning of Summer!!

Hello Everyone....

Once again it has been quite a while since I have made a post. There has been a lot going on that has kept me away from sitting down and writing. We had a passing in the family as well as a little family drama, but I'm not going to get into that. I'm sure everyone has been through some family drama a few times  in there life, but unlike some, I refuse to make it public.

How has the beginning of everyone's Summer been? have you hit the lake yet or gathered with family and friends for a BBQ?  I haven't had the pleasure of swimming yet, however; I have had the opportunity to attend a few cookouts! I have to say a grilled cheese burger is one of my favorite things when cooking out. I hope to get the chance to camp out this Summer for the 4th of July. We used to do it every year, but we haven't been able to in a while. I really hope we can arrange it this year, I miss it!

In other news...I just recently got my job back! (YAY!!!) So I will be starting again hopefully here in the next few days. With the cost of living nowadays, you almost have to have a two income family to make ends meet, and still it can be stressful! I am just glad to be employed again to help take the stress of the bills off my hubby with a little bit of help!

Here's to hoping everyone has an amazing Sunday afternoon!!!

Until Next Time... ♥