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Pete the Cat Saves Christmas and Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas!

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If you have little ones in your family, you are undoubtedly familiar with Pete the Cat! He’s a superstar where toddlers are concerned. Naturally, once a YouTube star catches on, the toys and books are sure to follow and Pete is no exception.

I just saw he’s on Amazon and getting geared up for Christmas. I have added several of these Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas to my cart. The year’s nearly half over… do I even have to say it? Okay, I feel I must – Christmas will be here before you know it!

I refuse to let it sneak up on me this year, so I’ve already started my Christmas shopping. These adorable books will be given to my grandbabies before Christmas and I can’t wait for their faces to light up.

Book Description:

This New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book is a perfect Christmas gift for Pete the Cat fans who are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival!

Pete and his friends are rockin’ and groovin’ while counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs five golden rings, when you can have five onion rings?

Join Pete and the gang for one-of-a-kind holiday cheer. He adds a cool-cat spin on a well-known Christmas carol, bringing a hip and energetic spirit to the season.

Plus, don’t miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas (pictured below!).

And Pete’s other groovy guides, Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life, Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love, and Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness!



VERY Colorful and Comfortable Looking Cat Beds… I Want One, Myself!

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Okay, you absolutely HAVE to click through to take a closer look at this incredibly attractive and comfortable looking Cat Bed (Amazon link). It’s so big and plush and inviting – I would LOVE one human-size.

Only problem is, I’m not sure I’d ever want to get out of it!

This beautiful plush cat bed is so fluffy, you know it has to be every bit as comfortable as it looks. I also love that it’s doughnut-shaped so it cradles the cat, making him/her feel safe, secure, and oh so comfy.

I also love that the bed is machine washable – just throw it right into the washing machine!

The bed can be placed on carpet or hardwood floors because there are anti-slip silicone grips in the bottom fabric to help keep the bed stable.

Basically, they’ve thought of everything.

Click through for a closer look at this wonderful Cat Bed (Amazon link) – you’re going to love all of the gorgeous colors. The rainbow (shown) is so pretty, but I also love the dark gray, light gray and the purple ones. Decisions, decisions!

Adorable Cardboard Cat House!

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How cute is this Cardboard Cat House (Amazon link)??!! One of our cats and I  have been looking at it for about 10 minutes and I’m pretty sure one of us is about to add it to our cart. He’s kind of tight with his money, so it’ll probably be me.

Product Details from Amazon

  • Cat House and Cat Scratcher in One: This is a 2 in 1 cat getaway villa, not only a cat playhouse for resting and napping, but also a cat scratcher board for exercising and playing. The scratcher house provides a hideaway place for your cats to play and rest. The removable corrugated scratcher board helps to promote paw health and fulfill your cat’s natural instincts and provide enrichment in your home.
  • Spacious: This cat hideaway has spacious room with size 16.5”L x 12”W x 13”H. Wide entrance design (7 x 7 inch) makes your cats to get in and out comfortably. Features 3 windows for your cat to peek through. The triangle roof offers your kitty more space to stay in there. Unique getaway villa design makes this cardboard cat house to be a beautiful home decoration, and makes your home more delicate and luxurious.
  • Easy, Tool-Free Assembly: Only two pieces of cardboard make it easy for you to assemble. Merely 4 steps are needed to get an amazing cat holiday cottage and scratcher for your paw friends in just a few minutes without the help of glues or other tools (assembly instructions included). This cat cardboard furniture can be folded into a flat shape for easy storage in the original box (17”L x 13”W x 3”H) and reused with long lasting.
  • Corrugated Scratcher and Catnip Included: This cardboard cat scratcher house’ corrugated texture helps groom their nails as they dig in and keeps your scratching board for the cat fresh at all times. Your furry friend meets this fun surface to scratch, which helps groom their claws. Sprinkle with catnip to attract and encourage your cat to use this scratcher. The catnip for cats helps you entice your kitty to have good scratching habits and keeps your cat interested and entertained for hours.

See Cardboard Cat House (Amazon link) for a closer look.

Fun, Interactive Rug for Cats: Like Their Own Little Playground

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My youngest daughter and I were in a store, earlier, looking for rugs for our outside cats. They normally wander around the property (we live in the country, so there’s plenty of room to explore!) each day but when the weather is especially hot or especially cold, they don’t leave the carport or patio! I love for them to have special rugs, seats, and houses to lounge in and on.

Basically, they’re every bit as loved and spoiled as our inside cats.

We never found the rugs we had in mind, so I jumped on Amazon when we got home.

Bullseye!

Not only did I find a rug like I had in mind… I found one even better! This interactive cat rug is a comfortable place for cats to sit and sleep AND is like a little playground for them at the same time. When you click through the link, you can read a lot more about this extra special rug. It’d be idea for indoor cats or outdoor cats.


Succulent Planters for Cat Lovers (LOVE These!)

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These are absolutely beautiful. This set of six little succulent planters is idea for windowsills, countertops, or for grouping together on a table (indoors or outdoors). We are huge fans of both succulents and cats in our family, so these fit us purrfectly.

As it is, we have a variety of succulents in different planters on a large concrete patio table – I really love the idea of having a set of matching planters.

Thing is, I also want a set for using strictly indoors. These would be adorable in the bathroom or kitchen. Hopefully I can make up my mind before they arrive!

These six little succulent planters are made of glazed ceramic and are individually hand painted by a master artist. They ideal for planting live mini succulents or artificial small cactus plants or flowers.

The fact that these beauties come handsomely packaged in a colorful box means they’re perfect for gift giving. I just love these so much!


Building the Perfect (Rather, Purrfect!) Catio: A Patio for Indoor Cats to Enjoy!

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I love this idea… a “catio” for indoor cats to get a taste of the great outdoors. To be perfectly honest, I’d love a “catio” for our outdoor cats just as much – one that is accessible for them (and us!) from the outdoors, but not from the indoors.

As it is, they have a carport, multiple wooden cat houses (with roofs and little doors) and a nearby barn they can get in when weather is foul, but a “catio” all their own would also be extraordinary.

I can, of course, see the beauty of a “catio” for inside cats too. My oldest daughter and her husband have an enclosed porch that has pretty much been turned into an exclusive catio. The ideas in this infographic are fantastic, I’m sure you’ll love them as much as I do!

This infographic was created by Metro Screenworks, a provider of custom screen doors

Baby Blanket for Cats… Yes, Baby Blanket for Cats!

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Okay, I love this to distraction. This soft, fluffy blanket for cats (Amazon link) or other small pets is exactly what I need in my home… of course, I’ll need 5 of them, so each cat gets her or his own. Cats are funny little beings, after all, and very much LOVE having their own possessions.

I have a confession to make, I have bought baby blankets for my cats for years. I discovered with my beautiful Alexa (pictured below… I still miss her so much!) that cats enjoy sleeping on blankets that smell like them. When Alexa got older, I would put her baby blanket in the dryer after supper because she always came and got in my lap in my our favorite chair in the evening – she loved having her momma AND her warm blanket waiting for her.

This beautiful  Ompaa blanket for cats (Amazon link), however, looks much sturdier and would last a lot longer than traditional baby blankets. The plushness would also be more agreeable to a pampered fur baby.

Bo and Adam

Bo and Adam on a Baby Blanket 

Features:

  • Fluffy pet blanket is made of safe and stain-resistant material to stand up to washing and drying for years without shedding or shrinking.
  • Soft pet blanket combines 200GSM faux long fur reversing to 280GSM sherpa fleece fabric, which is reminiscent of a mother’s hug!
  • This pet blanket provides protection from stains, spills, and pet fur when placed on furniture (not that I, personally worry about any of that but some do)
  • Small ( 20″ x 30″ ) pet blanket is perfect for small dogs, puppies and cats.
  • Would be ideal to use in carriers or in cars. Trips to the vet (or anywhere the cat’s schedule takes him/her!) would be much less stressful when their favorite blanket is along for the ride.

The blanket for cats (Amazon link) is available for under $8 right now, so if (like me) you’ll need more than one, now’s the time to order.

Her Majesty, Alexa

Beautiful Alexa

 

Cat Dad Gift Ideas for Father’s Day!

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We all know that some children are covered with hair and some are covered with skin. Some (eventually) walk on two legs, others walk, run, and scamper on four. Some have whiskers, some do not.
Some will go to school, learn to drive, and start dating… while others save you the heartbreak and heartache of such things!

Make no mistake about it, though, our children are OUR children and we love them with all that’s within us.

The following is a roundup of gift ideas for cat dads. I apologize that I never got a gift roundup done for cat moms – I cracked some ribs and bruised others right before Mother’s Day and have, since then, simply been trying to find ways to move and sit that didn’t hurt. Even breathing hurts!

Fortunately, the pain is far better now and I can at least get this roundup done. Each link is an Amazon link (where I do almost all of my online shopping).

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Cat Dads

Best Cat Dad Ever Tee

  • Lightweight
  • Classic fit
  • Available in 10 great colors

Honest Cat Dad Mug

Hilarious coffee mug lets everyone know who he cherishes the most…. the cat!

 

Vintage Best Cat Dad Ever Tee

  • Lightweight
  • Classic fit
  • Available in 10 great colors

You’d be AMAZED at all of the wonderful Father’s Day gift ideas Amazon has for Cat Dads… click the link to open up a world of opportunities to make dad smile extra big this year!


Nacho

Happy Father’s Day Cat Dads… and Belated Happy Mother’s Day Cat Moms!

ADORABLE Scratching Post: I’d Love This Even if I Didn’t Have Cats!

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This Mushroom Cat Scratching Post is one of the most adorable ones I have ever seen… bar none!

The post size is 15×12 inches, making it big enough for cats and kittens to enjoy, yet compact enough to easily move around the house without taking up too much precious space.

After all, a cat has to have plenty of room for their toys, food, and other pieces of furniture!

This adorable scratching post is available in brown (shown here) or grey.

When you click through and take a closer look, you’ll get a kick out of the realistic grass. I’m not lying, while we have 5 cats who would get a huge kick out of this scratching post, I’d buy it simply for the cuteness of it, alone!

How cute would it be on a carport or patio… and if you have outside cats, too, like we do, all the better.

See Mushroom Cat Scratching Post for more information.

I Threw These Catnip Toys RIGHT Into My Amazon Cart…

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Like most cats, our perpetual toddlers are obsessed with catnip toys. We buy them frequently for them because they get almost as big a kick out of playing them as we do watching them play.

I was on Amazon, earlier, looking at French Butter Crocks of all things when the “inspired by your buying history” got me sidetracked with (shocking!) cat toys. As soon as I saw this set of 5 Catnip Toys (Amazon link), I just threw it right into the cart… it landed right on top of the French Butter Crock.

They’re available in three different multi-color combinations and each is great-looking.

I love the size of these catnip toys – they’re bigger than a lot of toys and I know our cats will get a huge kick out of them. I also love that they come in a pack of five – if your house is a multi-cat house, like our house, you’ll love having plenty to go around. If you have one spoiled rotten baby, you’ll have a nice rotation of catnip toys for him/her to enjoy that’ll last for months.

Features:

  • Perfect Gift: The cat chew toy has catnip inside a breathable fabric, allowing cats smell the catnip easily.
  • Bite resistant: Fine suture of this cat toy makes it durable for biting.
  • Safe and High Quality Material: More Durable Cotton Linen
  • Stuffed with Soft PP Cotton and Natural Catnip
  • Helping reduce your pets’ boredom and separation anxiety by killing time with the chew toy and the catnip toys for cats are ideal for cats to play indoor or outdoor.

See 5 Catnip Toys (Amazon link) for a closer look.

#1 Best-Seller on Amazon


The Curious Cat Cube, Cat House / Cat Condo is currently the #1 Best-Seller on Amazon in Cat Houses & Condos.

An Ingenious Litter Box…


The Open Top Cat Litter Box Kit with Shield and Scoop is a number 1 best-seller on Amazon and has excellent reviews.

Christmas EVERYDAY!


If you're like me, you love nothing more than seeing your cat(s) with new toys. This collection of cat toys will make everyday feel like Christmas!

Cat Tunnel..


The adorable cat tunnel will give your cat(s) endless fun as they explore every nook and cranny!

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