Cat-mom tips to better organize your drawers

Good evening pretty ladies and handsome gents!  I am currently hanging out in my new space... my new little escape place that I've created, my little cat-mom den, enjoying the sound and melody of my favorite spanish rock tunes on Pandora with a scratchy throat and a runny nose wishing I was sipping on a nice golden glass of a neat scotch.  But I'm not!  Instead, I am trying to type this post with a cat, Milo, trying to either lay on my lap or on my keyboard.  He seems indecisive but he's great company.   As I look around I am reminded of my every-year resolution: To become more organized and declutter.  declutter declutter declutter.  However, I blog for fun, I highly enjoy product reviewing and unfortunately, or fortunately, clutter comes with it and I must say, I like it! 
So anyway.  It was a Thursday afternoon, my designated cleaning day which back in happier days (like a few months ago) was always followed by some "me-time" you know, bubble bath, full detangling of hair, removal of other unwanted hair, pedicure, wine/champagne/scotch (mood-dependent decision).  It's not longer followed by "me-time" it seems to be followed by more and more cleaning and decluttering (darn! new year resolutions). 
In an effort to de-clutter, I found my second ever BABY BLANKIE!!!!!  (don't know what ever happened to a first one which I am sure existed) which has been naturally inherited by my very own BABY.  I tried hiding it, so I put it inside my blog-drawer and well, if you're a cat parent, you already know, cats LOOOOVE drawers, it's in their genes, it's a life purpose 
Cover everything in the drawer in CAT
So I figured, what a better way to get organized than a cat drawer.   and I do NOT mean a drawer for their things.  I mean a drawer for HER, for THEM! 
and viola!!! no more fighting over drawers everytime I want to wear a different top.  No more multiple expensive cat beds that they won't use anyway because your coats are much nicer. No more wondering where am I going to put the cat bed when visitors come over.  Just closer the drawer

However, I can't tell if she likes it. 

Or just wanted to make a statement, something like "my slave found me a blankie"
   
Or is she upset there are no shirts in this drawer?
 
Milo on the other hand is chilling in his 3-story condo with terrace (not seen in the photo)  he mostly hangs out on the terrace and on the ground floor, conveniently located in the vicinity of the baseboard heating apparatus.
  
Maya is .. ummm... M.I.A. while I get dressed, and I wore a black dress for work today for the first time in a couple of years (true story)  because well... lint rollers are overrated so early in the morning and honestly, I just dont want to "groom" my dress when I can wear something that's not black. If you have a white cat, you understand.  If you don't, don't mind me here.  Enjoy the photo of Maya when I finally found her.  Yes!!! IN her drawer.
 
The next morning...
 
and that night!!! 
 
Milo.... is starting to think that he's missing out.  He doesnt remember having so much fun in mommy's dresser since he got ALL of my the socks out of the sock-drawer.

I think he decided to join in the fun.  My baby blankie was intended for him anyway.

Uh Oh... this is Maya realizing she now has company

It's been a few weeks now, and this is predominantly Maya's drawer.  Bad news is that Maya, and often Milo, sleep in the same bedroom with me (who cares, they're so cute) and better news is that I no longer have to fight them to get off of my bed, this is going to be especially GREAT news during shedding season. 
So anyway, this post was supposed to be about organizing drawers, so long story short, de-clutter, throw away or DONATE DONATE DONATE things that you don't love, things that don't make you money and things you haven't been using, chances are that once you throw them away, you will need it but you'll think of an alternative, once you do that, repurpose your drawers and your cats will be happy! 
Happy cat happy life!!  
Milo finally decided to lay on the desk and I've gotta go, I need to blow my nose!

Sherpa® Metropolitan Tote™ Pet Carrier

**press sample**

The holidays is a very common time to travel with family and friends and furry family and furry friends unfortunately, it is not as easy as saying to someone "get in the car".  I have not seen too many pets that enjoy jumping into their carrier and cats, well... catch them if you can and they see how easy it is to get them in... NOT! 

This is the Sherpa® Metropolitan Tote™ features adjustable hand carry straps, locking zippers, adjustable shoulder strap, machine washable faux lambskin liner, pebbled faux leather trim, large zippered accessory pocket, three mesh panels for ventilation, extra wide hinged top entry and mesh sunroof/headhole with locking clips for added security.

This particular carrier is a very stylish one,  I love the gold accent and classy trim.

Now, I can't really test this for comfort but I have hired the best for the job.  I left the carrier on the floor and within seconds.  It was being inspected by Milo and tested by Maya.  She loved it so much she decided to groom while still inside

So it's very easy for them to get in and out or jump out in style.



It opens up to comfortably carry your baby and closes thin for easy storing.



Available in black or navy.
 Its best feature in my opinion is the wide hinged top entry.  If you have ever tried to get a cat into a carrier, you will appreciate this as well...

For more info and more carriers, visit the  Sherpa® website.

Carry them with love and safely in style.

goDog™ Bedzzz™

** press sample ** 

goDog™is a fun lovin' brand from Quaker Pet Group featuring toys for dogs of all breeds and sizes. A wide array of goDog toys are available with tough Chew Guard™ technology. Chew Guard offers added durability to help toys stand up to tough chewers. goDog toys are bright and colorful! 

goDog also wanted us to try and tell you about their line of goDog Bedzzz.  They are durable beds built for naughty nibbling nappers.  Made with a durable mesh liner and double stitched seems to avoid frequent bed replacement.  They have 6 sizes for any breed and come in neutral colors to suit any home decor and avoid the pet-owned eye sores.

Meet Starburst (Beagle) and Chase (Golden Retriever) two months apart in age and inseparable since they were brought home.  However, they are now grown and have developed their very own personalities and of course, accompanied by the characteristics of their breeds.  

Something has definitely gown haywire (so to speak) with Starburst, he pulls when you walk, he barks, he cannot stand other dogs (other than Chase), he's very moody, he talks back (dog owners know what I mean) and NO toy NOR bed can withstand and survive one day or one playing session without being destroyed to pieces.  When he was a puppy, not a lot of furniture survived either.

He does better now.  We found ONE bed that made the cut and he stills likes it and takes good care of it, including not letting Chase on it.  Should Chase even attempt and ohhh boy!!! it's ON!!!! (it's fun to watch).  I still dont get why Chase would want to lay on it as Chase is now twice the size of Starburst.  

but thanks to goDog Bedzzz Chase has now his very own large bed but look!!!!! Starburst has found his way to it and although Chase is not very happy about it....

He tries to "talk" Starburst out of his bed as you can see....

He is not having it. 

He likes it and has not chewed on it to shred it.  Chase has finally given up....

and became the better "dog" and shares.. the bed is big enough for the two of them to nap

or for one when the other one is out and about. 

Surprise your pet and give it the gift of a good nap.

For more info visit their site: http://www.godogfun.com/

The bed is cozy, quilted and easy to clean.  Whether they shed and  I just want to remove hairs or wash the whole thing.  It folds easily for the rare occasion I need to put it away and most importantly, it is comfy for them and they love it.   Although it was supposed to be just for Chase.  Starburst is slowly but surely abandoning his prior bed which works for me because it was like a giant pillow, very inconvenient to have laying around the house.

Thank you goDog Bedzzz.!

Woof woof

see you next time.

Against the Grain Cat Food

**press sample**

(also available for doggies)

This is a totally different line of cat dinners with no "stock" ingredients but rather the makers have gone to Thailand for ocean-caught fish and other proteins and to their farmers market for hand selected native fruits and vegetables resulting in very cat pleasing recipes.  All GMO-free, hormone-free, antibiotic-free and certified dolphin-safe.

conveniently packaged in one serving containers.  Lid easily peels off and food can be left on the container as opposed to canned food which is a hazard because of the sharp edges. 

Maya and Milo, my cats, have very healthy appetites but Maya can be a little picky.  She absolutely loved all of the different varieties.  I did not mix it with her favorite food, and quite frankly I wasnt so sure, she'd go for it, I wasnt worried about Milo but Maya didn't even let Milo near these!  I had to feed him in my room because she tried on numerous occasions to finish off his after eating hers. 

If you saw her eating you would've thought this poor cat had not been fed in weeks.  Milo and I just looked at eachother amazed.

and yes, she ate it in one sitting.

For more information visit AgainstTheGrainPetFood.com and also on Facebook.

SuperCat™ Plush Toys

**press sample**

Summer 2014 has released a lot of goodies in beauty, shoes and nails and also fun especially for the furry ones... :) 

Like these Supercat plus toys with "rechargeable" catnip spray.

If you know anything about cats, you should know how much they love catnip and anything that smells like it.

Catnip scent is released each time they toy is rubbed or scratched and stays fresh for up to 6 weeks.

Look how much she loves it... oK! this is candid posed shot ;)



But here... she's really enjoying her playtime.



and of course... they're enough for both! ^_^

They are now inseparable.

They are made of soft material and my cats love it and to me, that is priceless. 

 

Supercat is part of the Quaker Pet Group family.  Be sure to check their site to see the entire lineup of family member companies and like them on Facebook for more info, promos and product launches.

 

Breeds of the World

**press sample**

Loving Pets Products has launched a new collection of designer dog bowls.  The Milano Collection offers beautiful full color designs along the advantages of a stainless steel feeding dish at very affordable prices.

Comes with a removable, skid free rubber base resists slips and spills.  The bacteria resistant stainless steel removes for east cleaning and is dishwasher safe.  The shell is made from tough BPA-free ABS plastic.  Milano bowls are available in three sizes and a growing variety of unique and copyrighted   designs and dishwasher safe (remove rubber ring).



Breeds of the world is a very educative design ^_^  featuring an imprint of all world breeds in a colorful marine blue-based background with white font.

Veterinarians recommend the use of stainless steel dishes and this is one can be purchased starting at $7.49

Be sure to check their site for more designs and products for cats and dogs ;)

Animal Slippers Review: it's awww at your feet!!!

** press sample**

As part of a product review, I received a pair of black and white kitty slippers www.bunnyslippers.com.

They have the cutest assortment of animal slippers... getting black slippers in a household with a white cat where everything is instantly covered in cat is not the best idea... but they're sooooo cute and they are all sooo cute and I didnt know which ones to pick so I went with cats.

I figured my babies will like them and they sure did!!!!!!

I wish this picture would have been focused but i rather show you a blur than not show you at all... Now I have FOUR!!! black and white kitties... two on my feet... one at the end of my bed (while I sleep) and one on the right side of my blog!!!! check him out by the way.. he's our mascot.

and now I know I cannot leave them unattended.   by them I mean the cats and the slippers.

Maya has always have the tendency to walk besides me or in between my legs... now it's a big cat-party..... am one cat shy from being the crazy cat lady from my block! ^_^

You have to check out the full menu of animal slippers... including microwavable slippers, sock slippers, paw slippers and more featuring animals and cartoon ccharacters... at varying prices for children and adults.  Nothing like coming home from work, climbing off the high heels and onto these purrfect comfort slippers.

Check out their site: http://www.bunnyslippers.com/

and Like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bunnyslipperscom