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Say Goodbye to Litter Box Sadness with the PetSafe ScoopFree Litter Box System-Giveaway

February 14, 2018 by Kathryn 121 Comments

After talking about it for quite some time, our little family recently decided to add another member to our family. One of the reasons we’d been excited to buy an acreage was the fact we’d finally have to room to add a pet to our family. And when we saw an adorable Bengal kitten available in our area, we couldn’t resist him!

Having a kitten in the house is a lot of fun, but if there’s one thing about cats that’s no fun at all, it’s cleaning a litter box. So, when PetSafe Canada gave me the chance to review its innovative ScoopFree litter box, I was delighted.

This litter box is designed to make dealing with cat waste as pleasant of an experience as it can possibly be. First, we put the disposable cardboard box in place under the litter box top. Then we added the included Blue Crystal Litter and plugged in the device. [Read more…]

Get Ready To Pack Lunches Kids Will Love with Nude Food Movers (formerly Boomerang)

August 13, 2015 by Kathryn 135 Comments

The new school year is creeping up faster than I would like, but I have to admit that there’s one part of the back-to-school season I absolutely love…shopping for new school gear! And lunch gear has always been a personal favourite of mine. Gone are the days of squished sandwiches in plastic bags and paper lunch sacks thrown into the trash. Now there are tons of fun, kid-friendly lunch containers that help ensure eco-friendly and delicious lunches!

Nude Food Movers (formerly Boomerang Food Movers) is one of the newest Canadian providers of litterless lunch supplies, and recently I had the chance to review the company’s products for myself. I received a plethora of products including Litterless Snack Tubes, Sandwich Wraps and Meal Boxes. The bright colours and convenient sizes had me actually wishing I were packing school lunches already! [Read more…]

Bond with Your Cat this Winter with These 3 Easy Tips

March 5, 2015 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Even though the long winter is finally reaching its end, there are still some cold days left before families can run and play outside. Since so many of us are trapped indoors, it’s a great time to cuddle up and spend some extra time with a beloved cat! Sadly, according to the Ontario SPCA, nearly one-fifth of cats were returned to shelters in Ontario in 2013, post-holiday. The top three reasons included cats conflicting with other pets in the home, allergic reactions and behavioural problems, including litter box issues. Spend some quality time with your cat to make them feel at ease and part of the family with these three great tips!

Treat their Tummies

Make sure your cats maintain a healthy and balanced diet. This may require consulting your veterinarian. Just like humans, cats have different nutritional needs depending on their age and health. Otherwise, stick to quality food and fresh, clean water. Despite popular belief, milk shouldn’t be a main source of hydration and may actually cause stomach discomfort. [Read more…]

The PetSafe Canada Simply Clean Litter Box and Pet Loo Make Caring for Your Pet Easier Than Ever-Giveaway

May 31, 2014 by Kathryn 162 Comments

If there’s one thing that most people know about me, it’s that I absolutely love my cat, named Racer by my oldest son. As the only other female in the house, she immediately latched onto me even as a kitten and I have to admit, I can’t resist her complete devotion. But Racer’s also a bit of a spoiled princess, which often means extra work for me! She refuses to drink tap water, for example, and only drinks bottled water if it’s in her favourite gold-rimmed china dish. She also adores aged cheddar cheese and if I try to eat a slice, I can pretty much guarantee she’s going to come running out from wherever she’s been napping and accost me until I share it with her.

For the most part, though, my Racer is very self-sufficient and I love that about her. But the one thing that I don’t love is cleaning her litter box! Racer is no petite princess and she fills up the litter box in no time. And if I don’t clean it quickly enough, she’ll sometime pee on the floor beside it as a not-so-subtle hint that I need to get to work!

Fortunately, the only pet ownership task that I really don’t enjoy has now been made easier for me forever thanks to PetSafe Canada’s Simply Clean Litter Box System! This innovative litter box automatically cleans itself as your pet uses it so it’s always fresh and ready for your cat. I recently received the litter box to review and I couldn’t wait to see how it worked.

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Show Your Cat Some Love with Tips from Arm & Hammer

April 11, 2014 by Kathryn 147 Comments

I was never a cat person until my current pet. In fact, I had no interest in pets whatsoever. But my beloved Siamese cross Racer changed all that within a few weeks of joining our household. Her quirky personality, independence and cuddly nature won my heart and I’ve been a cat person ever since.

As a result, I fully admit that I spoil her a bit. She gets the highest quality cat food I can find, she drinks bottled water instead of tap water and she gets fun new treats and toys almost as often as my boys do. It’s all just part of the way that I show my cat love. Arm & Hammer understands my affection, and the company has some great tips for showing your cat a little extra love too:

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