01.07.2009 by valmg in
Cats, This and that
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I love to check out cat watches. I was surfing today and while looking at some Fossil watches I found what is definitely one of THE coolest watches I’ve ever seen. Fossil actually made a Cheshire Cat watch! You know, the Cheshire Cat from Disney’s Alice In Wonderland. It’s a really fun watch, it looks great and it really captures the spirit of the mischeivious cat from one of my favorite movies of all time.
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01.07.2009 by valmg in
Coupons
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Proctor & Gamble is sending customers more than $120 in coupons if they prove they’ve purchased $50 worth of their products in their Year Of Savings campaign. Purchases must be made by 01/31/09. Most of the coupons are $1 or more. Some of the brands are Always, Bounce, Bounty, Charmin, Febreze, Gain, Gillette, Iams, Olay, Old Spice and Swiffer.
Using the Sam’s Club P&G Gift Card Offer, if you buy $50 of those P&G products at Sam’s you’ll receive a $10 Sams gift card by mail.
While you’re on the site sign up for their P&G Brand Sampler newsletter and you’ll receive coupons and product samples.
01.03.2009 by valmg in
Coupons, Deals, Food & Groceries, Shopping, This and that
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With the economy being terrible and our family suffering from the incredible shrinking income we’re trying to cut back and save money wherever possible. This includes using more coupons when grocery shopping whenever possible. We get the newspaper on Sundays and I won’t be waiting a week or two to go through the coupons any more. It’s a shame how many have been expired and gone to waste because I took so long to go through them. One tip for cutting coupons, turn off any ceiling fans before beginning or the coupons will blow right off of the table. I’ll also be looking for more printable coupons online. I am going to organize my coupons somehow, I think I’ll start with a big coupon wallet and see how that goes. It’s got to be an improvement over the big envelope that I’ve been using. I’ll also be trying to hang on to coupons to make the best use of them by pairing them with sales. So. Do you have any coupon tips to share?
01.03.2009 by valmg in
Cats, House & home
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Recently I’ve been seeing more and more pieces of what I call litter box furniture. I’m referring to furniture that covers your cat’s litter box. This picture is of a night stand I saw for sale on pawshop.com. I don’t get it. I understand why a person might not want their cat box right out in the open. I understand perhaps using a cover, something we’ll be doing soon so that my hubby doesn’t make good on his promise. But why would someone want to disguise it as a piece of furniture, obviously meant to be around other furniture? I wouldn’t put the litter box next to my bed or my sofa. Our cat’s litter box is in one of the bathrooms. What room is your cat’s litter box in? Would you ever consider putting it under a piece of furniture?
PSst. Yes that is a dog coming out of the cat box. I have no idea what’s up with that.
01.01.2009 by valmg in
Life and people
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I hope all of you have a safe and Happy New Year!

12.31.2008 by valmg in
Deals, This and that
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The holidays are a time where most people try to make their money go as far as possible and give to others instead of themselves. Many people look upon New Years Day as a day for a new start. If you shop at Zenni Optical you can start the new year off with a clear focus and clear vision.
Zenni Optical carries a wide selection of holiday frames that won’t put you into debt for all of 2009. Their frames start as low as $8. Their prices are so low because they do all of the manufacturing and advertising themselves and do all of the sales on the internet. At first thought you might think that the selection would be limited because they do everything themselves. It isn’t. The selection of frames Zenni offers is HUGE. Free anti scratch coating is included. A variety of options including sunglass tint, photochromic lenses and anti reflective glare are all available at affordable prices. Their prices are a fraction of what you’ll find in one of the optical stores near your home. Shipping is a flat fee of just $4.95 no matter what the size or dollar amount of your order.
If you’re feeling skeptical you might be interested to know that ZenniOptical has been mentioned on both radio and television, on shows like Fox News and The Clark Howard Show. If you or anyone you know wears eyeglasses you should give Zenni at least a once over. Can you afford not to? 
12.31.2008 by valmg in
Reviews
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The Betty Crocker site offers a lot for busy folks on the go. By registering for the site you get free access to lots of features including recipes, tip, videos, contests, how to’s, charts and guides. You can also print coupons on the site. Three free newsletters are available - the Betty Crocker newletter, the Bisquick newsletter and the Dinner Made Easy newsletter. The site is easy to navigate and simple to use. A user forum is also available for members to discuss all sorts of food topics.
12.27.2008 by valmg in
House & home, Pets, This and that, Tips
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When winter arrives, as it has here in the Northeast, the outdoors can be a dangerous place for pets. Whenever possible allow your pets indoors during the cold. If you have an outdoor pet that absolutely cannot be allowed indoors, consider these five tips.
- If you have a pet that cannot come inside make sure it has access to a safe, sturdy, dry shelter.
- Rather than sleep on the ground, provide either a raised bed or straw to lay on.
- Remember the television show where the little boy stuck his tongue on a lamp post in the winter and it got stuck? The same thing could happen with your pet’s bowls if they’re made of metal. Use a bowl that can withstand the cold and elements.
- Remember not to leave winter chemicals out where pets can get into them, such as antifreeze and ice melting products. Don’t walk your pet where you’ve used ice melting products.
- If your pets are in the garage do not run the car while they are inside in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
You are responsible for providing the best care possible to your pet, even if it is an outdoor one. After all, they can’t just plug in an electric blanket like a person inside can.
12.24.2008 by valmg in
Cats, Tips
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The holidays are a hectic time, full of different items, people and sounds. Make sure your home is as safe as is possible for your cat.
- Every cat we’ve ever had has been fascinated by the Christmas tree. If your cat is interested in the Christmas tree make sure your tree remains in place with a weighted stand or by tying it to something on a nearby wall.
- Place breakable ornaments out of your cat’s reach. Do not
- Do not allow electric cords to become an attractive nuisance.
- Do not leave candles unattended.
- As written previously, some holiday plants are poisonous to pets. Be sure plants are out of your pet’s reach.
- Put your pet in another room if there’s a lot of company. It’s less stressful for your pet and they’ll remain safely inside the house.
- Place bones from cooking in a sealed bag and dispose of them outside.
12.21.2008 by valmg in
Cats, Family, This and that
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One of my brothers lives with my parents but stays up North close to work during the week. I took care of his cat this past week while my parents were away in Florida. I noticed the cat licks some really weird things. One day I saw him licking the chair. Another day I saw him licking the bed skirt. These things were strange but they are only surfaces so I didn’t worry too much. Then I saw him licking ashes. How weird is that! I don’t think it’s anything he could wind up with feline mesothelioma from but I don’t think it’s quite normal either. I was wondering if maybe he ought to see a vet, since that actually has a texture. Does your cat lick anything odd?
12.21.2008 by valmg in
Free
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Christine over at Menu Planning Central is offering five Christmas Gifts for Moms, no strings attached. If you’re not familiar with Menu Planning Central, it’s a site that offers three different types of menus for the entire month. Each of the menus includes recipes and a grocery list. The three types of menus are the Family Friendly Menu, the Healthy Menu and the Vegetarian Menu. Visit Menu Planning Central to check out the site and pick out your free gift.
12.20.2008 by valmg in
Cats, This and that
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I love watching cats play, as most cat lovers do. I’d rather watch a cat play instead of reading a Phentermine review any day. We’ve been finding ourselves explaining to our younger son that not everything makes a suitble cat toy, just as we taught our older son years ago.There’s no one rule that applies to every item so you need to use common sense when deciding what to give your cats to play with. Cats should not play with strings, ribbons, feathers, small items, beads and sharp items. Some of the best cat toys are cheap or free, such as paper bags, boxes and empty toilet paper rolls. Many cats also love to bat balls around, just give them a ball that’s a little larger then their mouth. Some cats also like to play with small animal friendly stuffed animals (make sureit doesn’t have eyes). Playing is not only fun for us but it’s fun and healthy for them.
12.20.2008 by valmg in
Life and people, Pets
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I love this! The Petcentric site is offering visitors the opportunity to send an ecard. Not just any ecard, mind you. This ecard is of cats or dogs performing Christmas carols. They’re called Critter Carols. Before sending your ecard you can customize the way your pet looks or even upload a photo of your own real pet. You can also choose which holiday song will be sung. You can either email your card or embed it with the supplied code. Give it a try, it’s a real hoot!