Saturday, April 20, 2013

A Puppy?!

We got a puppy!  I am so so excited!  He is just the most precious thing ever.  See for yourself:


As of right now, I am still trying to think of the perfect name..  He is a retriever, lab mix and only 2 months old!  He is extremely soft and sweet and has a very calm temperament.  I connected with him immediately and I just knew that I HAD to rescue him from the shelter.  He is officially coming home to meet the Three Whiskateers either Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.  This is both awesome and a bit overwhelming :)  I've never had my own puppy before, let alone a puppy and three cats!  Anyone have any tips?  How to train puppies, how to puppy-proof a house, how to introduce a puppy to a houseful of cats?  I would appreciate all the help I can get!  Now back to thinking of names! :)  More adorable pictures coming soon!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Another Kindle Giveaway!

Inspired Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer has launched a new site aimed at bringing you the best Kindle Ebook Deals and Steals.



Each day on feedyourreader.com you'll find a new list of available ebook deals (most for under $3).



And of course there will be lots of  Featured Freebies too!



To celebrate the launch of the new site she is giving away a Kindle Fire, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash.


Win a 7" Kindle Fire (US only)




Or $100 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)




Or $100 in Paypal Cash (International)





Giveaway Details 
1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire 7" (US Only), $100 Amazon Gift Card or $100 in Paypal Cash (International).
Ends 5/5/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Prize value $100-$159 US.

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April Kindle Fire Giveaway!



Kindle Fire HD 7" Giveaway


The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HD (US Only)

  Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

  Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)



Sponsoring Bloggers & Authors
  1. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
  2. Author Jennifer Laurens
  3. Author Lena Sledge
  4. Kelly's Lucky You
  5. Author Lori Verni-Fogarsi
  6. Phantasmic Reads
  7. Author Rebecca Talley
  8. Author Ednah Walter
  9. Author Heather Bixler
  10. Girls With Books
  11. My Life With Books
  12. Author Rae Z. Ryans
  13. All Fantasy Worlds
  14. Author Michael Young
  15. Book Angel Booktopia
  16. Lori's Reading Corner
  17. Books R Us
  18. Books 4 Tomorrow
  19. Author T. Lynne Tolles
  20. Good Choice Reading
  21. Curling Up With A Good Book
  22. Auggie-Talk
  23. A Bookish Escape
  24. Paranormal Book Club
  25. Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
  26. Amethyst Daydreams
  27. Pink Fluffy Hearts
  28. Love. Without You
  29. Books, Books, the Magical Fruit
  30. Author Lisa Voison
  31. Tasty Book Tours
  32. Fae Books
  33. Author Cindy C. Bennett
  34. Author Emma Michaels
  35. Author Lia Fairchild
  36. Fade Into Fantasy
  37. Pieces of Whimsy
  38. Author Rachael Renee Anderson
  39. Feed Your Reader
  40. Lovely Reads

Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire 7" HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International). Ends 4/30/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Prize value $199 US.

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Comfy Sack Giveaway at Real Mom Reviews!

Hi everyone!  Just wanted to share this great giveaway going on right now at Real Mom Reviews for a Comfy Sack Bean Bag Sack or Lounger!  Go here to enter and good luck!


Sunday, April 14, 2013

Thoughts

I know I haven't posted a personal post for awhile and I do apologize.  Things have been difficult financially and I have been a bit down.  I've been struggling to find a job and money is starting to get tight.  But, I am trusting God.  He has provided the new house and all the wonderful things He has given us, and I know He will not leave us now.  I don't know how many times that we have been barely able to pay a bill and the money has come from somewhere unexpected, or we are almost out of food and someone buys us groceries.  God is good!  I know it will be difficult for awhile, but I am putting my trust fully in God.  




Thursday, April 4, 2013

The EmPURRium Review, Discount Code and Giveaway

Hey all you cat and kitty lovers out there!  The Three Whiskateers, aka:  Shadow, Scooter, and Smudges, want to introduce you to a great shop out there in Etsy land called The EmPURRium!  Clever name right?  And the wonderful woman who runs the shop, a mother to her son, Dominic, three cats, Gabby, Roxy, and Star (pictured below), and her dog, Diesel really knows what she is doing when it comes to making handmade and one-of-a-kind awesome pet products!  Here's a bit about the shop in her own words:

Her inspirations are so adorable!

"Gabby & Roxy's EmPURRium (The EmPURRium) was born in my one bedroom apartment in January 2010 when I started using some fleece scraps to make catnip toys. In March of 2010 I used my measly tax money to buy the materials for collar making. I love to spoil my cats and I could never find cute collars in pet stores for cats.

The EmPURRium is based out of my bedroom on my tiny desk and in a few plastic storage containers. I hand sew every item by myself, mainly at night after work once my baby has gone to bed. I'd love to have a studio some day just for creating collars and toys. Sometimes it's hard to find time to get orders out, but I love doing this.  I love the variety I have in my shop and I try to have a little bit of something for everyone."

And what can you find in her great little shop?  Go check it out for yourself!  She makes a lot of really cute collars, leashes, recycled t-shirt tug toys, and, my personal favorite, catnip mats!  She even loves to do custom requests!  Currently, she is working on making martingale collars and harnesses for dogs and some new cat toys.  So, lots of great new stuff ahead!

And, she so graciously sent The Three Whiskateers product testers a collar and catnip mat to try out and review!  Here's what we got:

This Catnip Mat even came with some yummy catnip to fill it with!

And this super colorful Lego Inspired Breakaway Adjustable Collar!

About Them

The catnip mat measures approx 13" x 9" with a velcro snap pocket to put catnip inside.  It also comes with a starter pouch of catnip.  They come in lots of colors and prints which you can check out here. And, all her collars are made with nylon or polypropylene webbing and then the ribbon is sewn on.  They all come with top quality buckles to finish them off, and even a cute little bell!  The collars come in lots of colors and designs too!  Check em out!

What The Three Whiskateers Thought

First, I filled the catnip mat with catnip (which they could already smell!) and put it on the floor.  All three of them immediately ran over:


And they only had a chance to sniff it before Scooter stole it away (surprise, surprise :p)

Can you see how annoyed they look? :)

Then, when we tried to get it away from him, he refused to let it go.  We picked him up, and he still held onto it..  He definitely loved it!


And so did Shadow and Smudges!


And, the collar looked great on Scooter!  It is well made and very sturdy!


We loved absolutely everything and would highly recommend the shop!  The colors are bright and everything is well made!  All three Whiskateers give The EmPURRium two paws up!

Discount Code

The awesome owner has generously provided our readers with a 10% discount code!  Just enter WHISKATEERS at checkout!  And while you're there check out some

Other Awesome Stuff!





Oh, and one more thing.  We are having a giveaway for either a collar or catnip mat from The EmPURRium!  You know you want one!  So enter on the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win!  You can't win if you don't enter :)

And thanks to The EmPURRium for sponsoring the giveaway!



The winner will receive an email which they will have 48 hours to reply to.  This is open WORLDWIDE and will end April 18th so everyone has plenty of time to enter.  If the Rafflecopter is not showing up, look for a link that says “a Rafflecopter giveaway” and click on it. Good luck and have fun!

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Disclosure
We were not financially compensated for this post. We received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely our own based on our experience.