Archive for the ‘pets and kids’ Category

vintage fabric pet bed

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I have a cat bed, I do.

But my cat does not like it.

Maybe if i buy a cooler one, my cat will use it. Yes?

$74

retro modern pet bed by likekittysville at etsy

nyc toy set

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I think this little toy NYC set from Muji would look great in a office setting for a New Yorker away from home.

Or it could be a fun toy for a little one. I like finding excuses to buy toys as an adult, though.

$12.60

Get the New York City toy set

quick link: modern pet bowl

This bowl is plain gorgeous for any pet owner.

Urban Pet Bowl– Better Living Through Design.

vote: the white house puppy

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The Obamas have enough on their hands. Help them out.

Also, it’s a beautifully simple site.

Vote for Obama’s Dog!: “”

random photo: unhappy bunny

This bunny, named Ronnie, says he thought it was Friday when he woke up. It’s Thursday, Ronnie, sorry.

See more of Ronnie on Flickr

coloring: scribbles

When I was a kid, I colored outside the lines, literally. My brother was a dark-lines-light-inside coloring person. My sister pressed hard, so her crayons ran out quickly.

Scribbles is made by the dude who wrote Everybody Poops and it’s a great little coloring book for kids and adults. It’s got things to color (of course) and other ideas, like an empty landscape you’re supposed to fill with a scene or item [...]

silver shoes

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Who says kids don’t need a little bling? These super cute silver shoes were made by designer Emily Spray and are all soft and snuggly for your little one.

Available for 0-24 months. On sale $38 from $46.

Get it at nonchalantmom

AT&A discount: pet biscuits!

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Remember Kittens Korner Cafe? The cute little etsy shop with dog biscuits for your pooch?

Jen is sweet enough to offer my glorious dog-loving readers a $2 discount on any order $10 or more. Use code SKEETER.

No dog? Jen’s got some tasty lookin human treats and photography, too.

Go get something tasty at Kittens Korner Cafe.

pets: treats from the bakery

treats for the pup

I have an admitted bias toward cat toys, treats and ephemera. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love dogs. I love with a particularly sweet dog named Sophie. Gourmet dog treats may seem silly to some people, but if you own a pet you can understand. My cat is like my child and it makes me happy to see her cheerfully gobble down a treat.  So why not order some cranberry [...]

blik re-stik: gardens for the minis

blik garden

blik just released a new line of kid’s restik wall decals. I love how they’re not pastel icky kids decals like I’ve seen before. These are whimsical, like illustrations. Plus, you can move them around as your child gets older or just remove them. ($38)

Get it at blik.