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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: July 2016

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription – “Another Day in Purradise” – July 2016 – Review and Giveaway

Many people are under the belief that I live in paradise, or at least what could be considered paradise – San Diego, California.

I feel differently, I think that the real paradise is in a world with cats and all they can teach us. Cats teach us the art of relaxation and not caring about the world outside their worlds. Cats teach us that kindness is rewarded and anger is met with swats and growls. Cats are able to brush off grudges, and live in peace with most other cats. Cats do not care about fur colors, or if a cat came from a shelter or not, they care about the here and now.

When you take in the cat perspective it is easy to see their idea of paradise is a little more basic than ours. When I discovered that this months Cat Lady Box theme celebrates your own idea of paradise or as the cats call it “Another Day in Purradise”. Each month is “purrfectly” curated and each month is better than the last. Click here to see previous reviews.

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: June 2016

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway – “Pampurr” Yourself – June 2016

I love watching my kittens and their habits. I love to watch them engage in the rituals that make them the magical animals that they are.

One of my favorite things to watch is the grooming rituals. There are times that Maggee will groom herself, and her brother Murfee. I love to watch how Murfee just laps up the attention even to the point to sometimes getting into the grooming session with a zen like expression. I credit this to Maggee’s previous life as a mommy, she has an instinct to groom and love another animal. I can sit and watch this for an hour without pause, and sometimes my stare causes them pause, which makes me divert my stare.

It was announced that this months Cat Lady Box would have a spa theme I thought it appropriate since cats and pampering go hand in paw. They delivered with a theme called “Pampurr Yourself”. As I have mentioned before so I hate to be redundant but to say that each box is “pawsome” is underselling it. Each month is better than the last and you can see previous reviews here.

Each month the exterior comes emblazed with the logo in black and is a proud announcement of your Cat Lady status to all the box encounters on its journey. Once the box is open, you are greeted with a black tissue with a sticker enclosing everything in the box from hand and paws alike. The box is packaged well, and there is space enough that items do not get smooshed and smashed together.

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: May 2016

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway – May/Cat Mom’s Day 2016

While I have not had the best history with mothers in my life, I can see the love and see how a mothers love is irreplaceable. Due to my shaky history with my own mother I think at times i might over compensate with Maggee and Murfee.

Let me explain a little further to bring some clarity. I was raised from a young age by my father and while I learned many valuable lessons, I did miss my mother. It was made clear early on that my mother wanted nothing to do with me, and while this was hurtful, it ended up being for the best. I did not have an example of a mother, so I base my experience on snippets of mom’s i have seen my life.

At times I think this has worked well, and it really is a broad example base. Recently Jason has made comments and dropped words such as “helicopter” and “smother and mother”. I think during this time of year, as much as I love the moms in my life, I overcompensate with my two cats. Lucky for me they seem to love the love!

It was announced that this months Cat Lady Box would have a “Mothers” theme, and they delivered. To say that each box is “pawsome” is an understatement. Each month is better than the last, (see previous reviews here). The box exterior is printed with the logo in black and is almost a proud announcement of your Cat Lady status. Once the box is open, you are greeted with a black tissue with a sticker enclosing everything in the box. The box is packaged well, and there is space enough that items do not get smooshed and smashed together.

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Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – Special Edition Cat Box

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review: Special Edition Cat Box

Anybody who knows me in my offline life knows that I love cats. I have had 4 cats in my adult life – Maggee, Murfee, Momar and Sebastian. My cat Momar was a pure bred Birman, and not the friendliest of cats. The belief was that he knew he was gorgeous and that gave him right to be a bit on the temperamental side.

My cat Sebastian was a white deaf odd-eyed boy, that was a young cat when I discovered him in the rain. It was a rainy the day I rescued him and the saddest thing was that he did not know to get out of the rain. I took him to the vet, got him checked out, and learned that he was a feral cat that was a kitten when he was introduced to the outside world. It took some time but what resulted was a friendly and sweet cat that lived to almost 10.

My two cats now are easily as special as Momar and Sebastian were, and I love to spoil them. Each month I review the Dog Pet Treater box, but recently I had the opportuity to review the Special Edition Cat Box!

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: March/Spring 2016

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway – March/Spring 2016

I recently made a discovery – Murfee HATES thunder. We are in the middle of a El Nino style rain here in California and with severe rain also comes thunder and lightning. One night Jason and I were sitting on our couch and we began hearing the tell-tale signs of thunder.

When we least expected it, the thunder clapped and all of a sudden Murfee’s eyes got large and he looked scared. Jason took it upon himself to try and comfort our little man, and out him in his lap. After discovering that this was little help, Jason grabbed a shirt with our scent on it and covered Murf. All of sudden the thunder clapped, and Murfee did not react – he felt secure under a shirt on Jason’s lap.

Cats are unique, and I think that part of our job as humans is to learn to read the signs our animals give us. Jason and I are complete cat people and we always want to learn to be better cat guardians where ever possible – every situation is a learning expierence. I, in particular, am a cat lady and I love to display my pride and love of all things feline.

Each month look forward to receiving a Cat Lady Box as it is the perfect addition to my cat filled life. To say that each box is “pawsome” is an understatement. Each month is better than the last, (see previous reviews here). The box exterior is printed with the logo and is almost a proud announcement of your Cat Lady status. Once the box is open, you are greeted with a black tissue with a sticker enclosing everything in the box. The box is packaged well, and there is space enough that items do not get smooshed and smashed together.

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Catzebox Review

Catzebox 1.0 Review and Giveaway

I am a cat lover and especially a lover of my own cats – Maggee and Murfee. I have mentioned it in the past, but Jason and I adopted them from our local Humane Society. We count this decision as one of the top ones we have made as a couple.

We often talk about what attracted us to each of the cats. Murfee was only a day old when he was found in the middle of an empty field alone (I have said it in the past, and will say again, it is a miracle he survived). The day that we happened to meet him at the shelter, was the day after he was neutered and he was lethargic and tiny! Despite being in pain (they had to give him pain medication – poor thing!), he still wanted to play with us through the cage. I loved this about him, and I knew that he was our cat.

Maggee on the flip side had been taken care of by many people, unable to find a forever home. Our little girl likes to play, and when she opens her mouth, many would think bite – she plays – they cited aggression issues. Jason and I were undeterred and we asked to take her in to the room so that we could get to know her – she jumped into each of our laps, and that was that – she was ours.

Despite the difference in their upbringing, they common thread between them is they are playful kitties – even at almost 4 years old and 3.5 years old. It is easy to get Maggee excited and while Murfee takes a bit to get excited, when he does watch out for claws. Since they are so playful, we are always looking for ways to burn their immense amount of energy, so when I saw the Catzebox, I knew they would love it!

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: January 2016

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway – January 2016

Jason and I love our cats, there is no denying this. If you were to pick up either of our phones there are more cat photos than human photos.

Our cats are these big personalities packed in little bodies. Murfee has a personality that mirrors my personality and Maggee mirrors Jason. Jason can roll with the punches, and is always calm and that describes our Maggee perfectly. Murfee is always on alert and jumps when he hears a loud noise – just like his human momma.

We have a lot of fun around here dissecting their personalities and comparing them to each of us and wondering what we are accurate about and what is just dreaming. We think they know their names, but really they know their tones, but I swear when they come up to us, they are conveying pure love. I am proud to be a cat mom to these two awesome little creatures, and tell them so each day.

This months Cat Lady Box was an ode to the “cat lady”. Each month the box is wonderfully put together and is “absolutely pawsome”. I say it every month and each month I mean it, each month it is just as good as the previous month, (see previous reviews here). The box exterior continues with the new box design and looked different then the previous printed and stamped versions. I loved being greeted by the black tissue paper and sticker, as I unfurled my package I was filled with excitement!

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Pet Gift Box: Cat Subscription Box – January 2016 Review

Pet Gift Box – Cat – Subscription Box – January 2016 Review

There is no denying that we are a football home. From our San Diego Charger themed decorations to what team we root for. I never imagined that I would care much about football much less about what the result of the Super Bowl turns out to be. The big news for San Diego fans is that despite much concern, many comments and discussions to the contrary, the Chargers will be in San Diego for the 2016 season. This came as a collective exhale from the cities residents, and while 2016 is figured out, the future is still up in air for the Chargers.

Since I was in San Diego, the NFL Owners was shown and updated – this put me on edge until the end. The unintended result was that the stress i was feeling was passed on to the cats. I did not realize the undo stress they were also feeling while i was on edge. It got me thinking that despite my excitement, at times the yelling “touchdown” and the screaming about an interception can cause animals undo stress due to not knowing if the yelling is at them or the box in front of them.

Despite the momentary fear that I might put in the cats, I am still a yelling proud San Diego Fan. In this months PetGiftBox they celebrate that pigskin tradition that is celebrated over 16 Sunday’s a year.

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KitNipBox Subscription Box- Monthly Box Review

KitNipBox Monthly Subscription Box Review

Our cats are rescues – Murfee was discovered in an open field at 2 days old with only 2 other siblings and no mother to be found. Our Maggee is a different story – she was shuttled around from home to home for a couple of weeks due to alleged aggression issues. The only aggression that we have seen is when we get home and she is beyond eager to have us hold her. Our Maggee then had kittens, in a foster home, but as soon as she could she was separated from them and brought back to the shelter. This is where we entered her life – she jumped in our lap in the room and I was sold – she was mine!

Both of our cats had a rough start to life and despite this, they have the sweetest and most calm demeanor. When we have guests come over, instead of hiding, our cats want to be with the humans in the middle of the action. This gives our guests opportunities to play with toys and give them treats – and we know they love the added attention.

Our cats live their life inside, and for us this is right decision and the best way we can keep them safe. Due to the fact that we keep them in the house, we try to provide them as much stimulation as possible. We recently received a KitNipBox for review that provided a nice overview of the types of items one could receive from this monthly subscription box.

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: November 2015

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway – November 2015

November is a month of reflection and giving thanks for the positive (and negative) things in your life. There are 3 things in my life that I am particularly thankful for – the first two are my husband Jason and my father. The third thing that I am thankful for is Maggee and Murfee – my two cats.

There are many reasons that I am thankful for my cats but mostly because when I am having a particularly hard day they seem to be aware. There are times that I am stressed or under a deadline and they give me a look or a head bump as if to tell me “I’m here for you my human”. It is nothing short of amazing and something to be thankful for, not only in November, but year round.

This celebration of thanks and is a monthly occurrence with Cat Lady Box. I am very pleased to say that this is the sixth month and it is “absolutely meowvalous”. Each month it is just as good as the previous month, (see previous reviews here). This month the box exterior looked different then the previous printed and stamped versions and included a solid box design. This is a great upgrade and the black was solid throughout and just made me more excited to delve into the box.

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