Today we are finally (finally!) sharing who our Secret Santa Paws was, and the goodies they gifted us. Some camera storage and uploading issues, mixed with my lack of technological savvy, prevented us from sharing this festive fun before now. But, I finally succeeded in sorting all of that out last night and this morning, and so now we can give you this final festive post.
Our Secret Santa Paws were Lenny, Tirimisu, Crème Brûlèe, and their mom BJ Bangs. BJ is none other than the one who organized this fantastic gift exchange, and we want to thank her for doing so! And of course we want to thank her and her amazing kitties for all the goodies they sent our way!
Now, the reality is that pretty much every photo from our Secret Santa Paws unboxing is a blooper. After all, the kitties were just so excited, and I really can't blame them for that. So, here's our gift-opening blooper reel.
Evan waited so patiently while I attempted to get photos of all the goodies before the kitties ran off with them. At one point, though, Evan did indeed resort to playing with the toys before I removed them from their packaging. Don't worry, though, the toys all did end up in the kitties' playful paws, and they have been enjoying them so much.
Thank you again to Lenny, Tirimisu, Crème Brûlèe, and BJ! We are greatly enjoying everything you sent our way!
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Since we're sharing some final Christmas goodness, I thought I'd also post a photo of the ornament I got each for my dad, mom, and sister. Who knows what this is all about?
That there depicts a scene from the film
Die Hard. And yes, I do consider this to be a Christmas movie. In fact,
Die Hard is the movie my family and I all watch together on Christmas night every year. Which is why I got them all this ornament.
The reason I'm sharing with you all a photo of that there ornament is because I also scribbled up and gifted my parents and sister my own feline version of it. And that is indeed the doodle I'm sharing today.
Though we're now in mid-January, we truly hope you all had a merry Christmas season! Warm wishes to all!
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Tip of the Day
Today's tip can relate to our own furbabies, as well as ferals, strays, and other animals who live outdoors. When ice comes into play during the winter months, be very cautious when using salt, or ice melt. Most traditional salts on the market contain ingredients that can be toxic and can irritate cats' and dogs' paw pads. Irritation can also occur in the mouth, as well as in the intestinal tract, which is a concern if the animal directly ingests the salt or licks it off of their paws after walking through it. So, for the sake of your furbabies as well as ferals and other outdoor animals, avoid using typical ice melts. Instead, do your research, or ask your veterinarian for recommendations on pet-safe ice melts. There are some ice melts on the market that are far more safe than typical salt used for melting ice, but even some labeled as pet-friendly can still contain ingredients that might be questionable. For this reason, it is always important to do your research. You can also opt for other alternatives, such as tossing some sand or other other similar, safe substrate on top of ice that forms in the winter. Sand and other such materials can allow for better traction and reduced slippage on ice, while avoiding chemicals included in many ice melts.
3 comments:
Such a pawsome Secret Paws package! Ours is usually quite blooper filled too, but that just shows how much fun the kitties are having :)
First I love your doodle, I remember Die Hard such a good movie. Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman such cool adversaries!!!!
Second, we got your card and it is staying up this month so we can enjoy Even and you and everyone!
You kitties really scored the goodies. That is such a thoughtful and cool gift for your dad. Nice drawing too. XO
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