Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Once Thanksgiving comes and goes, my kids and I check out piles of Christmas books from the library. My children also love stories that feature cats, especially silly cats. When recently offered the chance to review Dear Santa, I Know It Looks Bad But It Wasn’t My […] More
Because I have sensitive skin and allergies, I worried about eczema affecting my children long before I became pregnant with my oldest daughter. Both my brothers dealt with eczema and other skin problems growing up. I also had significant food allergies starting at age 7 and continuing through my first pregnancy. I am still allergic […] More
I love coloring in coloring books designed for adults while my two kiddos work on their own art projects. My family and I also love all things Christmas. When recently offered the chance to review a copies of Santa’s Kitty Helpers: Holiday Coloring Book and Cute Christmas: Holiday Coloring Book from Design Originals, an imprint […] More
With three dogs and two cats running around my home, I go through many water and food bowls each day. When the weather gets warmer, my kids and I also like to take our dogs outside and for walks. Fresh water is a must on hot days. Thus, when recently offered the chance to review […] More
My kids and I are avid readers. Both my kids especially love books with cats and dogs because we have two cats and three dogs running around our house. When recently offered the chance to review a copy of How Brady & Deucey Became Buster & Lucy to Get Princess Autumn Home written by J. […] More
My daughter loves cats. She also love reading. She especially loves reading books about cats. When recently offered the chance to review The Secret Life of Lilykins written by Max Goodman and illustrated by Erik Mace in exchange for my honest opinion, I eagerly accepted the opportunity to add a new title to my home […] More
I have a soft spot in my heart for animals. My cat Princess joined my family over eight years ago when she showed up at my back door, hungry and meowing. Although my dog Espen came from a breeder, my second dog Kenobi came from a rescue organization. Pumpkin the kitten joined my family earlier […] More
My family includes two cats and two dogs. During the hot days of the summer, both my dogs like to stretch out on the ceramic tile floor in my dining room to cool off. In the winter months, I have a self-warming pet mat that my fur babies use. Thus, when recently offered the chance […] More
I have two small dogs that I travel with often. To keep Espen and Kenobi safe, I use car seat tethers to prevent my dogs from running around my vehicle on road trips. I also use tethers to keep my animals from becoming dangerous projectiles in the case of an accident. When recently offered the […] More
Now that the weather is finally warmer, my cat has started shedding like crazy. Every time that I vacuum the shag carpet in my living room, I end up with a canister full of cat hair. I have previously tried some metal cat brushes with limited success. I say limited because my cat does not […] More
Previously on the second day, the Elf showed up on a lighted Christmas wreath, by a Charlie Brown Christmas tree, and with Elmo. Image Credits The Elf and the Cat Tree © 2015 Heather Johnson More
I love incorporating crafts into homeschool lessons and everyday play. For a recent lesson on the letter C, my daughter and I made a simple paper plate cat craft. Materials Brown, pink, and white nontoxic paint White paper plate Scrap cardboard Craft glue Paintbrushes Scissors Black marker Google eyes Small binder clips Instructions Pour some […] More
