Yes, for my big Africa trip I have a giveaway Tuesday item from the trip. I don't know what it is yet, since I haven't bought it, but I'll make sure it;s an actual item from Tanzania and not something from the duty free shop at the airport on the way home. (I was so pleased to finally have a reason to drag my Zoo Vet Barbie out of the garage. I think I will have some adventures for her when I get back, no?) To enter, you simply guess what is the first cool African mammal I will see on the ... Read more »
Archives for September 2011
Lifestyle
Book Lover’s Giveaway Tuesday: The Dog Who Knew Too Much
There are few things I like to do to unwind more than read a good book. When I was growing up, that was my family's weekend pasttime of choice, my father with his Louis L'Amour, my mother with a biography, and me, sprawled sideways on the overstuffed chair with an Isaac Asimov. I told you I was a nerd. That's a good thing, though- it kept me out of trouble (mostly) for a long time. Reading is inherently relaxing and stimulating all at once, lacking the passivity of TV or the computer. I wish I ... Read more »
SuperZoo Product Picks!
I've spent the last 4 days in Vegas, feverishly taking notes on what's up and coming in pet products at the annual SuperZoo pet retailer convention. The expo floor was this massive labyrinth of pet foods, toys, grooming supplies, software, treats...you get the picture. Every time I thought I covered the floor there was some alley or other that I had missed and more goodies to check out. Cat scratching posts from Imperial Cat. I love cardboard scratchers- I think cats really do prefer them. I ... Read more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Eukanuba Splash Bag Survival Kit!
Congrats to the winner, Nubia R-B! As you all know, Brody and I are not going to be in the Surf Dog-A-Thon due to some scheduling conflicts. That is a sad thing. However, how can I be unhappy, really? We had so much fun getting ready for it. We practiced a healthy lifestyle. We bonded in the pool. And, well, we still got to surf and play at the beach. We had a fantastic week of mom-dog play and bonding, and at the end of the day that is what it is all about. I hope to make ... Read more »
Hang 20 Part 2: Pool Lessons
With our surf lesson postponed until today, I didn't want to waste this week doing no preparation at all with Brody. So we practiced getting acclimated to the board at home and in the pool. I'm not a surfer myself, so I got on the board to get a feel for the balance involved. It's quite a lot of work. With practice, I'm sure we'll both improve, but in the meantime, I got him to sit on it for a few minutes and that alone is pretty cool. Hope you like Part 2 of Hang 20! ... Read more »
Giveaway Tuesday: Kona’s Chips
Congratulations to our winner, Daisy the Curly Cat! Hope you enjoy!! Welcome back! I hope you all had a good holiday and are feeling nice and rested. To kick off the first official week of pawcurious 2.0, I'm really excited to have a giveaway from Kona's Chips! The company was started in 2007, after the owner's dog Kona became ill after eating dehydrated chicken treats from China. Unfortunately, those kinds of treats have been problematic for lots of pets. Kona's Chips was the ... Read more »
Litter Robot Review
There are litterboxes, and then there are litterboxes. The kind that make you stop in your tracks and say, "Wow. I can't believe I am so impressed by a cat toilet." Since the first time I stood mesmerized watching a Litter Robot in action, I've been coveting one. And because I am lucky, Litter Robot recently sent me one of these mysterious little devices to try out for myself. For such a complicated looking device, it's actually ridiculously easy to put together. Stick the tray in the ... Read more »