Kitty Deschanel | Food, Wine, and Travel Adventures in an Airstream Basecamp

Sexy Nerd was shopping on Amazon.com for a fancy battery. He announced that PetsMart is a rip-off, selling the same battery that's $1.49 online for $10.99. Since the price was so low, he elected to buy a package of 10 (we go through 1 every 2-3 years, but that's a different story). After adding the batteries to his cart, Sexy Nerd decided to see what else he could find on Amazon. A few minutes go by... "I just bought the coolest book! It was written by the guy who was in charge of the Soviet Union's nuclear weapon program," Sexy Nerd announces. Suddenly, his enthusiasm disappears. "I hope it isn't in Russian." Five bucks says it is.

In keeping with the tone of my blog, I will try to refrain from swearing in this post. &*#%!!! I'm home from my big adventure and am contemplating whether or not to break Pica's legs (To Readers: Of course I would never do this. To Pica: You're dead meat, you little punk!) I was walking her and Biscuit to the mailbox today. When we were almost there, Pica's leash detached from her harness. It just kinda slipped off and rested on top of her. I tried to act like nothing was wrong, hoping to inch close enough to Pica to pick her up. She bolted! She just ran and ran and ran. So what did I do? I ran and ran and ran too, faster than any person should ever run (and especially faster than I should ever run. Whew!) First I was dragging Biscuit behind me, then I used her harness to pull her up, bungee-style, like some kind of flying, daredevil chihuahua that will probably haunt her for the rest of her life. This made it easier to run but much more difficult to grab Pica...

Custom buttons for your sidebar are fun, but real prizes that you receive in the mail are even better! Remember these snazzy bloggers? (The first 9 winners of the Best in Show award. Aren't they pretty?) Let's mix things up a little this week with a Best of the Best in Show competition! In addition to winning a brand-new, extra amazing customized blog award, the TWO bloggers with the highest number of votes will receive an actual package of junk lightweight prizes in the mail from me! I'm cheap and hate to spend money on postage. This is a big deal. LambAround readers, the decision is up to you. Visit the nominees and vote for your favorite blogger in the right sidebar. The Contenders (Click to visit each blog) * My Little Blogspot *   * Three Boys *   * While He Was Napping *   * North Dakota Kitchen *   * Flexible Dreams *   * Beth Stone Studio *   * Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chick *   * Polka Dots ...

The votes have been tallied (quick and easy, as Blogger does this for me) and a special award has been created for one talented blogger. What kind of blogger? A party animal! Not that kind of party animal, you sillies - my kind of party animal. The winning blogger recently went all out for her 1 year old's birthday. (Click the photo for a free pirate printable!) There was a ship to play inside. And a jaw-dropping treasure chest cake! It's best to heed the birthday girl's demands! Not impressed by pirates? Phooey to you! Still, perhaps you'll be tempted by another offering from the winning blogger. Delphinium Dollup Chocolate Cake Balls, anyone? Way to go, The Outlaw Mom ! I love the name of your blog. Thanks to everyone who linked up! For another chance at the Best in Show award, swing by LambAround tomorrow for another Not "Baaad" Sundays blog hop. Have a great night, my bloggy friends!

My Hot Ham and Cheese Crepes (and fun giveaway!) have been featured on TasteSpotting! (pink circle: proof that my computer really is sooo ridiculously slow) (purple circle: always looking for that next fabulous cruise deal - it has been over 13 months since I've been on a cruise ship!) This is the first photo that I've had accepted to TasteSpotting. I'm feeling pretty darn great about myself right now! On a side note, I was not feeling great at all before finding out this TasteSpotting news, courtesy of the dummies at the Target pharmacy. Shouldn't you have to have at least a little common sense to work at a pharmacy? Ooooh, I'm so ticked off at them right now. More to come.

It's time for another batch of envy-inducing blog posts! Click each photo to visit the snazzy, wonderful blog.   A Little Birdie Told Me posted about her son's 1st birthday party. It had the cutest decor ever! Always Learning made this gorgeous, drool-inducing Chocolate Banana Freezer Pie. Successful Together has a creative pancake recipe for you to try. Strawberry Orange Vanilla Oatmeal Pancakes! I bet you can't say that 3 times fast. With the help of a little spray paint, The V Spot shows the transformation of several junky objects into things of beauty.  The Littlest Crafter made the sweetest tie for Father's Day. The Rickett Chronicles made these yummy Tagalong Cupcakes. Rhinestone Beagle fried up these yummy homemade Banana Donuts. The Outlaw Mom threw a pirate-themed birthday bash - complete with pirate ship! The Creative Imperative shared how to slipcover a chair and an entire sectional sofa! Diary of a Crafty Lady decorated this lovely fruit bowl u...