Chatting Cats: Pussy Willows And Features

Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. A muggy wet RaenaBelle. I’s so tired of these storms!!! I’s wanna see the sunshine again. And go fur strolls. And… 

 

 Dezi hangs over the edge of the liberty tree and looks down at Raena

 

 

 

          Raena, we’re all tired of the storms and ready fur some warmer weather. But, you went and broke the stroller, so there ain’t gonna be any strolls till we can get a new one. 

 

Raena in stroller

 

 

 

I’s thought mommy was just kitten, sissy. I’s sure didn’t mean to break our stroller. 

 

 

          Me’s sure mommy knows you didn’t do it on purr-puss. After all, me doesn’t think any kitty’s ever luvved strollin’ more than you. Me luvs strolls, but me thinks you could do it all day every day. Besides, we’re just big kitties who need things that can actually hold up unner our weight. 

 

Oh sissy, I’s do luvs a good stroll and spendin’ time with mommy. I’s think mommy could use with a good stroll and some furesh air. She seems so stressed lately.

 

 Dezi gets loving while laying in mommy's lap

 

 

 

          Well Raena, all this dental stuff is really gettin’ to her. She thought she was almost finished and then they pop up and tell her, “Oh, by the way, when are you gonna schedule your appointment to have those 2 teeth we talked you into keepin’ fur crowns?” Mommy only kept ‘em cuz they told her those teeth were good and didn’t need any work and would help anchor her bottom denture.

 

Yeah, she was purretty upset on Monday when she got that mews. She told ‘em that ifin she’d been told the teethies were bad in the furst place, she would’a never kept ‘em. So, now she’s gotta figger out how to get ‘em pulled and change that bottom denture from a partial to a full. Seems it just never stops.

 

 Dezi sniffs the catkins sent by awnty Ellen

 

 

 

          So true, Raena. She’ll be addin’ another 4 months fur purropurr healin’ to all this. Mommy said she couldn’t believe that nopawdy ever said anythin’ befur. After all, this thing has been goin’ on fur over a year now. But, there was a ray of sunshine in our Monday. We usually save these blessings fur Sunday’s posty, but it helped to pick up mommy’s spirit so, we wanted to say a meowsy big Fank you to awnty Ellen today.

 

Raena sniffs the Pussy Willow catkins

 

 

 

Oh sissy, when mommy opened the box we got from awnty Ellen on Monday evenin’ she let out a squee like I’s never heard. I’s didn’t get it till you told me how much mommy luvs willow trees. We don’t have any, but willows be one of mommy’s faves, ‘specially the Pussy Willow.

 

 Dezi rubs against the Pussy Willow catkin

 

 

 

Dezi sniffs the catkins

 

 

 

          Of course mommy’s fave would be the Pussy Willow. After all, it’s named after us kitties. Y, Even the blooms are called Catkins.

 

 Raena sniffs the Pussy Willow catkins

 

 

 

I’s don’t think it was named after us kitties, sissy. It doesn’t look anythin’ like a cat. Anyways, when mommy opened the box she saw a big bunch of those wrappin’ bubbles. Mommy luvs pawppin’ those things. But that wasn’t even the good pawrt. When mommy opened those bubbles, she found a whole bunch of Pussy Willow cuttings inside. ‘Course she had a good cry and then called up awnty Ellen to say fanky fank ya’. Then mommy hit google to see ifin she could grow her one of those Pussy Willow trees from the cuttings. She found that they’re s’posed to root easily in water so she put several stems in a jar of water and saved the rest fur decoration. 

 

 Dezi sniffs made with love toy from ellen

 

 

 

          ‘Course, awnty Ellen didn’t furget ‘bout us either. She included a couple of her Made With Luv toys just fur us. Ya’ know what else mommy learned ‘bout the Pussy Willow? She learned that the blooms are one of the furst signalers of spring. Ya’ couldn’t have known awnty Ellen, but gettin’ that box when we did made mommy’s day.

 

 Raena sniffs made with love toy from ellen

 

 

 

It sure did, sissy. We also had another little blessin’. Our story has been featured on Fear Free Happy Homes. We better wrap it up, mommy’s got another ‘pointment with the dentist today fur a fittin’. Fanky fank you all fur bein’ our furiends. you’re always in our thoughts and purrayers. We’re also sendin’ some extra purrayers to Shoko, awnty Jean and uncle Bill from the Canadian Cats. Our sweet meezer furiend Kali had to go to heaven yesfurday. She will be missed dearly.

 

Kali at the bridge badge

 

 

 

Till the next time………………………………………….Be Blest!!!

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Chatting Cats: 18 Purrfectly Amazing Facts

Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. What a pawsum pawrty we had here over the weekend. Celebratin’ milestones such as Blogoversaries can be so much fun. I’s didn’t google it, so I’s don’t know the real nummers, but hundreds of blogs are started each year, and only a few actually keep goin’. So, a Blogoversary really is a purretty big deal. 

 

Raena lays atop the Liberty cat tree looking down at Dezi laying on the edge of the tree

 

 

 

          You’re right Raena. Now, let’s get to some fun today. Ya’ know, those 18 Purrfectly Amazing Facts About Us game we played. Several of ya’ played along and made your guesses. We really luvved seein’ your answers. Now, let’s see what our answers are and see who got the most answers right.

 

Dezi sits pretty atop the liberty cat tree

 

 

 

18 Purrfectly Amazing Facts 

1. Favorite smell: Dezi: Mommy

Raena: I’s agree sissy, I’s luvs the way mommy smells.

2. Last time I hissed:  Dezi: This meownin’ when Raena fell off the side of the tub and landed on me. 

Raena: I’s don’t do a lot of hissin’, but, I’s did hiss last week when the sleet hit mine’s stroller. Mommy says I’s was a little scared. I’s meow that I’s was just makin’ sure the sleet knew I’s was the boss.

3. Favorite pizza:  Dezi: Me thought everypawdy would get this one. But me got to thinkin’ ya’ll may actually think we’re kiddin’ and that pepperoni pizza be mommy’s favorite food and not ours. But nuffin’ could be further from the truth. Mommy’s fave food is a nice steak, baked tater and yeasty roll. 

Rana: Sure ‘nuff sissy. One of our favorite human foods is pepperoni pizza. We don’t get it very offen, but we do luvs it. Mommy doesn’t get her favorite food either. MOL

4. Favorite Flower: Me luvs roses and nip flowers. 

Raena:  I’s luvs nip flowers too sissy.

5. Favorite dog breed:  Dezi: Me’s BlogPaws ‘sperience kind’a made me not care fur doggies in general. But, me does luv our sweet furiend Da Phenny the Weimaraner.  

Raena:  I’s luvs Phenny too, sissy. I’s not really met many doggies, so I’s can’t really meow much on this question.

6. Favorite ice cream:  Baskin Robbins white chocolate and regular chocolate.

Raena: What’s Baskin Robbins, sissy? I’s never had any of that. 

Dezi:  That’s cuz we don’t have one anywhere near us. Our local grocery store used to carry them and when he clearanced them out, mommy bought every last one. It’s her favorite too. 

7. Pet peeve:  Dezi:  Peeps that throw out or return beluvved furry family members when they’re inconvenient. Declawin’ kitties, Irrespawnsible pet owners, peeps that won’t spay or neuter, ‘specially their non pedigreed anipals, and…so many more. (Mommy A waves for Dezi to get down off her soap box and continue answering the questions.) 

Raena:  Ooooh sissy, all those things bother me too.

8. Shorts or jeans:  Dezi:  Neither, me has bloomers 

Raena:  Mine’s bloomers are longer and fluffier than yours, sissy. (Dezi shakes her head)

9. Color of your PTU:  Dezi: Well, we have a stroller, and it’s blue.

Raena:  Mommy says I’s broke it sissy. She’s gonna try to get us a new one soon. I’s want animal purrint, how ’bout you?

10. Color of your eyes: Dezi: Blue of course. Mommy says me’s eyes remind her of a blue diamond.

Raena: I’s thought that was mine’s eyes and yours looked like blue jeans, sissy. 

Dezi: Hisssss  We both have diamond blue eyes Raena. Now be nice!!! 

11. Favorite food:  Dezi: Rabbit!!! Me luvs me some Rabbit. 

Raena: Rabbit’s mine’s favorite too. Yummmmmmy

12. Least favorite food:  Dezi:  Sorry Tabbies, we just don’t like fish. 

Raena:  X’cept fur those bonito flakes sissy. We do like those.

13. Favorite Holiday:  Dezi:  Christmas, me’s Birthday, me’s Gotchaday, me’s…  

Raena:  Sissy, It’s mine’s turn. I’s luv any holiday that includes more cuddles and luvvin’ with mommy.

14. Night owl or morning person:  Dezi:  Night owl, just like mommy.

Raena: Me too, sissy. I’s a real night owl. I’s can stay up with mommy till dawn.

15. Favorite day of the week:  Dezi: Any day we can spend with mommy is a favorite day. But, we do luv Blest Sunday.

16. Do you have a nick name:  Dezi: Me has lots of nicknames, mommy calls me her blue eyed angel, baby bear, angel, sweetheart, luv bug, muffin, darlin’, baby… 

Raena: We get it sissy. I’s have lots of the same nicknames, includin’ punkin’, baby girl, punkin’ pie, Rayhahnan, RB and Belle.

17. Favorite music:  Dezi: Me luvs when mommy sings to me. Me also luvs country gospel.

Raena:  Me too sissy. I’s luvs the songs mommy makes up and sings to us.

18. Tattoos:  Dezi: Sis Lexi had a tattoo, so me wanted one too. But, mommy said they don’t do that any more.

Raena:  I’s never seen a tattoo, but I’s know mommy wants one of all her angel babies.

 

Raena sniffs catkins sent by awnty Ellen

We really luvs doin’ these, so we hope CK keeps it up. As sissy meowed earlier, several of ya’ played along. Valentine got 3 out of 5 right, awnty Ellen got 2 out of 2, Travis was spot on that our eyes are blue, sweet Annie got 3 of 4 and sweet Katie got 2 of 4. Since we’re all inclusive kitties, and we could never choose one furiend over another, we had mommy make all of you this great badge. Whether you played along or not, you can put it on your sidebar ifin ya’ want, or just take it and know that we think you’re all the bestest furiends in the universe. 

 

 DezizWorld Great friend badge

 

 

          Fanks mommy fur makin’ the pawsum badge fur us. Befur we wrap it up today, we’d like to take a minute to recognize that today is World Spay Day. Spaying your pet isn’t just ‘bout ending unwanted pregnancies that contribute to pet overpopulation. It’s also ‘bout the health of your pets. Spaying your female anipals helps to minimize the risk of mammary cancer, uterine cancer, inappropriate spraying/marking and aids your pets’ overall health. Contrary to old beliefs, spaying doesn’t make your pet lazy or become overweight. Ifin that happens, that’s on the humans. Spayed felines can and will hunt, play and do everything they did befur with the exception of reproducing. So purrlease, spay or neuter your pets. Even we have a low cost spay/neuter clinic, so check with your local shelter fur one in your area.

 

 Dezi gets loving while laying in mommy's lap_selfie

 

 

 

That’s a pawsum reminder, sissy. Mommy isn’t a fan of altering animals at a really young age, but she’s fur sure all ‘bout alterin’. We’ve both been spayed. It wasn’t mine’s favorite day, but I’s much healthier and happier cuz of it. We’re gonna wrap it up now. See you all soon. 

 

Till the next time……………………………………………Be Blest!!! 

 

Raena: Navy Blue  

Dezi: Vibrant Blue 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses 

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee  

Chatting Cats: When Best Laid Plans Go Awry

Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. Welllllll, Hmmpht…….. 

 

 Raena stands on the Liberty Cat tree while Dezi looks back at her from the ledge

 

 

 

          Raena? Are you okay? 

 

Yeah, fanky fanks sissy. I’s just have so much on mine’s mind, I’s didn’t know what to meow fur a minute.

 

Dezi with mouth open over nip toy from EllenMOL MOL MOL

 

 

 

          Really? You? Not know what to meow? (Dezi heads for the phone) Hold on, let me call those world record peeps right quick. They’re gonna wanna put this one down in the history books me bets. Yep, the day Raena didn’t know what to meow. Me bets they’ll even wanna make a movie or somethin’. 

 

Very funny, sissy. You’re quite the comedienne aren’t ya’?

 

Dezi lickes paw while laying on the heated cat mat

 

 

 

          Sometimes me does amaze me’s self. Why don’t ya’ start with why ya’ll came home so early yesfurday. 

 

 Raena bathes while Dezi lays in the cat beds behind her

 

 

 

Oh sissy, was that weather skeery or what!!? Power flickers, hot one second then cold the next. And the rain and thunder and lightnin’, oh my!!! And mommy was so tired, she couldn’t even see to clean her teethies and put ‘em in. She didn’t think much ‘bout it tho’, after all, we were goin’ to get her purrmanent ones. Least that’s what we thought. 

 

          Yeah, she did seem kinda upset when ya’ll got home, what happened.

 

Well sissy, that was purrobably a mixture of everythin’ includin’ how tired she was. But, it started when the peeps at the dentist office said that those things she’s been wearin’ were gonna be her purrmanent teethies cuz she couldn’t affurd the new denture. Mommy calmly but furmly flew off the handle and told ‘em she’d been complainin’ ‘bout those things since the day they she furst saw ‘em. And that had she been told that then, she would’a never accepted ’em. And, that at every ‘pointment, she had been reassured that those were just “place holders” and that she would get a new denture that not only fit purropurrly but looked good, ya’ know like actual teeth. They had given her this gummy thing that was uneven, undersized and had teeth, ifin you could call ‘em that, that looked like they fit in a child’s mouth; one that had some sort of gum disease at that. When the girly went to meow at the office manager, me and mommy began to purray. Quietly of course, we didn’t wanna disturb anypawdy else. Anyways, after repeatin’ her story a few times they furinally agreed to make mommy a new one. So, they took new impurrsions and scheduled another ‘pointment fur next week. We didn’t get nuffin’, and as we walked out, they told mommy to be sure to bring that nasty thing next week so they could “see” it. Hmmmpht 

 

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           Oh Raena, sounds like we need to do lots of purrayin’ t’ween now and then. Well, did your ‘pointment go better at least? 

 

Oh Yes, sissy. Mine’s ‘pointment went purrfectly ifin ya’ ask me. Seems they had told mommy to just pop in since she didn’t know how long we’d be at the dentist, so we didn’t have an actual ‘pointment time. so, when they closed cuz of the weather, they didn’t call us and cancel. I’s didn’t have to see the V E T at all!!! WooHoooooo (Raena does the happy dance) By that time, it must’ve been a hunnerd below zero out cuz that wasn’t rain hittin’ the car, it was ice!!! Mommy needed some bandages fur her leg and awnty Cindy had sent mommy some green papers to get ‘em so we rushed to Wallyworld to get some and then home. No treats, no bacon cheeseburger, no nuffin’…just home. Mommy did pawlogize tho’. She said next time, that she was so tired and didn’t wanna take any chances with mine’s life and that we needed to get home befur it got any worse. I’s guess I’s can furgive her. I’s much purrfur mommy’s luvvin’ arms to bacon cheeseburgers any day. 

 

 Dezi licks paw while laying on heated cat mat

 

 

 

          Yeah, me too Raena. Did you know yesfurday was show your pet some luv day, and we missed it?

  

 Raena lays on the liberty cat tree

 

 

 

Really sissy? Ya’ know what? I’s don’t think we missed it at all. Mommy luvs us so much and not only says it all the time, but she shows us too. I’s don’t think we need a day fur us. I’s would much rather get good luvvins all the time than to have to wait fur a special day.

 

          Yep, me too Raena. Hey, did you hear that our sweet furiends Valentine and Princess Erin also have Blogoversaries this month? 

 

I’s seem to ‘member you meowin’ somethin’ ‘bout that last night sissy.

 

 Dezi sits pretty in front of door

 

 

 

          Well, while you and mommy were out gallavantin’ in the storms and ice, me made plans with them to have a pawrty this Sunday. We hope everypawdy will stop by. It’s gonna be fun, fun, fun, and nopawdy’s gonna take the t-bird away. MOL Sometimes me’s so funny me cracks me’s self up.

 

Sleet in our yardThat’s the ice fallin’ right now.

 

 

 

But sissy, we don’t have a t-bird…do we?

  

          Xxxxxxx-zactly!!! Nopawdy can take what ya’ don’t have. It’s rainin’ ice again. Me’s gonna go take a nap. 

 

 Raena lays on heated cat mat

 

 

 

I’s right behind ya’ sissy. What are we gonna do fur the pawrty? I’s gonna have to dream on it… 

 

Till the next time…………………………………Be Blest!!!

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee 

How To Find A Bargain On The Internet

Hi everyone, mommy A here today. I’ve been blest to get to try another great non cleaning, human only product. Let me just say before the girls have a conniption, part of this post will apply to them as well. I’ve never been a big shopper. I’m a list gal. I make a list, go to the store, compare prices and only buy what’s on my list. Of course, living in a small town with limited resources and limited shopping choices made that pretty easy. However, when we got the computer, the whole world was now open to us. If you want it, you can find it on the internet. You can even find things you never knew you wanted. But, comparing prices and finding the best deal became a bit harder. I’ve always admired those coupon kings and queens, but I’m not very good at it myself. But, I still want, actually need to save money.

 

dezi lays in box ready to pounce

It’s Review Time fur mommy.

 

 

This is a sponsored post. I received the Diamond Microdermabrasion Machine in exchange for my honest opinion. As always, we only review things we use or have tried and feel would be of interest to you, our readers and friends.

I was recently contacted by a representative from a company called Wikibuy. I wasn’t familiar with them, but their concept isn’t new to me, so I decided to give it a try. If you’re not familiar with them either, let me tell you a bit about them. They offer a Chrome extension that finds lower prices including discounts and coupons while you shop at amazon. Or, you can go directly to their site and shop the lowest prices from there. They also automatically check and apply any active coupon codes for items in your cart. That means you can save money or at least know you’re getting the best price on most everything you buy, including all your pet needs (Petco, Pet360, and many more). That brings me to the product I received to introduce you to this great tool.

 

 Pro Diamomd Microdermabrasion Machine

Pro Diamond Microdermabrasion Machine with accessories

 

 

You’ve probably figured out by now, I’m a little vain, and hate aging. I’m fighting the wrinkles and gray hairs with everything I’ve got. So, when I was given my budget, I knew exactly what I wanted; it’s been on my frivolous list for a very long time. Diamond Microdermabrasion machines usually aren’t cheap, so, I did what I always do when looking for something expensive on a budget…I went to ebay.com. Yes, when we see something that we think we just can’t live without, one of the first places we check is ebay. That doesn’t mean we always get to buy it, but we do check and often add it to our list. And, Wikibuy works with ebay too. So, I found the perfect Microdermabrasion machine, brand new with warranty for $67.50. It arrived within a week and had everything I needed to get started except an instruction booklet. So, I contacted the seller and they responded within an hour and sent me a PDF of the complete instructions. As with anything, there’s good, better and best. The Pro Diamond Microdermabrasion machine I received is definitely top of the line for home use. It works perfectly and came with enough tips and filters for a years use.

 

 Pro Microdermabrasion Machine

Pro Diamond Microdermabrasion Machine with accessories

 

 

I would for sure give it two thumbs up. Looks great, works great, arrived quickly, at a great price and their customer service is awesome. As for Wikibuy, I’m always up for an easy way of saving money and getting the best price. As I said earlier, the internet opens the world to you, and can sometimes be overwhelming. Anything that can make it easier is a good thing. Shopping shouldn’t be a chore, especially when shopping for everyday items. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, if you could save a little on the gift you might have enough left to still go out for dinner. Many thanks to Wikibuy and Ebay, I’m definitely enjoying my new Microdermabrasion machine. And the girls are just fine, they didn’t even miss not getting something this time. 

 

          We are at that mommy. We like it when you get to try new things too.

 

Dezi and Raena will be back tomorrow sharing their adventures with you. Thanks for letting me take a minute of your day to introduce you to an easier way to shop and a cheaper way to fight aging. lol 

 

Till the next time…………………………………………….Be Blest!!!

 

Love

 

Mommy A