Saturday, May 11, 2013

Mother's Day Giveaway!

Celebrating Moms

We at The Three Whiskateers love to offer great giveaways! And, here's a really great one! Who wouldn't want an Amazon gift card to gift to a special mom? Enter below for your chance to win!

Join us for an exciting giveaway from Save1.com worth $800 in value, and enter for your chance to win one of four Amazon e-gift cards! One winner will receive the Grand Prize of a $500 Amazon e-gift card, and three winners will receive a $100 Amazon e-gift card! We hope this will be a very special blessing to all the moms out there. Enjoy this delightful infographic about mothers and don't forget to enter for your chance to win in the giveaway!

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Giveaway Time!

This special Mother's Day giveaway is brought to you by the generous sponsors at Save1.com.

This event was organized by Rebecca at Love2EncourageYou.

Prize: There will be four winners total for this giveaway. One (1) winner will receive the Grand Prize of a $500 Amazon e-gift card! Three (3) winners will each receive a $100 Amazon e-gift card! The total value of all prizes included in this giveaway is $800 value in Amazon e-gift cards! Location: Must be a resident of the USA or Canada. Age: 18 years or older to enter. Void where prohibited. Date: This giveaway begins on 5/02/2013 and will end on 5/12/2013 (Mother's Day) at 12:01am Eastern time. Please support the sponsor and follow Save1 on:

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter form below. Once you have signed up for Save1’s newsletter, the only mandatory entry, it will unlock the additional optional giveaway entries that you can enter to increase your chances of winning. If you complete ALL entries in the giveaway form you are entitled to a free bonus of 10 additional entries! Best of luck to each of you! Happy Mother's Day! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Disclosure: Love2EncourageYou and The Three Whiskateers are not responsible for sponsor prize fulfillment. My Blog's Name was not compensated for this post except for a link on the giveaway form. This giveaway is not associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Amazon in any way. Please see official rules in the Rafflecopter giveaway form. All winning entries will be verified.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Update

So, a couple of weeks ago, I posted about our new puppy. And, I'm sure all of you are on the edge of your seat just waiting to find out what we decided to name him, right? right? Well, I won't keep you anticipating another second longer! Drum roll please..... Introducing...................... Domino! I know perfect name right? We decided that we would not continue the tradition of using the letter "s" as the first letter of our pets' names because, well, it gets pretty confusing sometimes as you can imagine :) Why Domino? Well, mostly just cuz it sounded right. We had a small list of names we liked and the best one turned out to be Domino. He might not have the spots, but he does have some white on his chest, close enough. :P

I know I promised some cute pictures, but he is incredibly hard to photograph! He won't sit still long enough to get a good one. So far, the best picture I have of him is the ones I took at the shelter.. I do have one semi-good one though. Here ya go.

Adorable right? I just wish I could capture his true personality. I make that a goal with all the pets I have. You've seen the awesome one of Shadow which I just HAVE to post again! I am in love with this photo!

Ok, back to the puppy, sorry bout that :) So, when we first brought him home to meet Shadow, Scooter, and Smudges, they reacted the same way any cats would, they hid, swiped, and hissed. But, to my total surprise, a fight did not ensue. Instead, Domino screamed and whined repeatedly and ran as fast as his little puppy legs could carry him to hide behind my legs. He then continued to cry until I picked him up and cuddled him. It was actually quite comical! And, I was relieved that he was more scared of the cats than they were of him (considering when he gets older, he could really hurt them).

He LOVES to cuddle with me!

And, now, it seems like the cats are adjusting very nicely. They don't seem to be angry that we brought a dog into their territory (although I'm sure they were at first), and everyday marks a new milestone. The cats inch closer day by day, and some of them have even dared to get near enough to brush fur! Amazing right? And, wonder of wonders, just a few days ago, Smudges (the most skittish of our three) was brave enough to touch noses with little Domino! I was shocked out of my skin! I guess that means he accepted him, which is really awesome! And, Domino? He is getting braver as the days go by. But, I think he understands that the cats are in charge. And that's the way it should be!

Anyways, what does the addition of Domino mean for the blog? Well, I'm not sure yet. But I am considering changing the name of the blog to include him somehow. He is part of our family now! And, hopefully we will be able to offer some reviews and giveaways (fingers crossed!) for dog themed products too! Anyone have any good ideas on how to include little Domino?

Well, that's all I have for now but, I shall leave you with one more adorable picture of our puppy in all his furry glory! This picture really shows how fuzzy he truly is :)

Thanks for reading!

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

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.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Concious Box Discount Code And Giveaway!

This giveaway is now closed!

Does anyone else think that Earth friendly and all natural is important? Well, I do! But sometimes it isn't always the easiest thing to do. Sometimes eco-friendly is not always wallet friendly. And, I don't know about you, but I don't have money to spend on trying new things that may or may not be worth my money. That's why, it's always a good thing to be able to try before you buy! Well, what if I told you that you could easily try new eco-friendly products every month, delivered straight to your door? Well, you can with Concious Box!

What is Concious Box you ask? Simply, it is a monthly subscription service for organic, natural, and pure products. They deliver a new box to you every month, chock full of awesome eco-friendly stuff! From food to beauty products and everything in between! And, you get to find out about the great organic companies that make and sell them. You can then make informed decisions about what to buy. Cool right? Here's more about it from their website:

"Conscious Box is the best way to discover the most ethical and sustainable products on the planet! Focusing on strict tenets of organic, fair trade, and pure and natural products, each month Conscious Box will introduce you to healthy and honest alternatives for every aspect of your life and for every member of your family."

And, next month they are doing a special Earth Day Conscious Box, to help lighten your carbon footprint!

Conscious Box has very generously given our readers a 50% OFF discount for any Conscious Box subscription. Use code: DISCOVERNATURAL

So, what are you waiting for? Go check em' out!

Oh, and did I forget to mention that the amazing people at Concious Box are sponsoring a giveaway for a 3 month subscription to Concious Box to one lucky US reader! Yep! A $59 value! Awesome right?!

Here's how to enter:

1. Go to ConciousBox.com and create a free profile. Leave a comment below with the email you signed up with.

2. Go to Facebook.com/ConsciousBox and like their page. Leave a comment there mentioning The Three Whiskateers. Leave a comment here with your facebook name.

3. Go to Facebook.com/ConsciousBox and publicly share their page. (Click on the little gear symbol next to the like button and click on share in the drop down box) Come back here and leave a comment with the link to your public share. (To find the link, click on the timestamp of your share where it says what time you posted it and copy the URL of the page it takes you to.)

And that's it! If you would like, you can follow our blog using the buttons on the sidebar. It is not necessary, but very much appreciated! The giveaway will end April 2nd at 12:00am Central Time. So get your entries in!

Best of luck and remember: You can't win if you don't enter!

Disclosure: Conscious Box is providing the subscription to the winner. The Three Whiskateers is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - Could Smudges Be Part Maine Coon?

Friday, March 8, 2013

Happy River Dances Spring Catnip Toys Giveaway Event

Hi everyone and welcome to another great giveaway for you and your kitty friends! We at The Three Whiskateers are so excited about Springtime! It really doesn't feel much like it here (we had snow on the ground yesterday!) but that doesn't mean we can't dream right? And we are not only looking forward to warmer temperatures and sunshine, but one of my favorite things about the Springtime is the bright beautiful colors it brings! And who says that our kitties can't join in the fun? So, today we are starting a giveaway for three awesome Spring themed catnip mouse toys from Happy River Dances!

You might remember that about a month ago, The Three Whiskateers reviewed some of their other toys. You can read all about that right here and visit their Facebook page too. Our kitties adored those toys, and I know yours would adore these too!

The giveaway is for these three super cute looking catnip mice.

Here's a bit more about them.

Each mouse is handmade and filled with about 3 tablespoons of organic catnip. Two are made with 100% cotton fabric and the Easter/Butterfly one is made with a flannel material so it's a little tougher and holds up better.

And all three will go to one very lucky winner and their cats of course! So enter below on the super simple Rafflecopter form because you can't win if you don't enter!

The winner will receive an email which they will have 48 hours to reply to. This is open WORLDWIDE and will end April 10th 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. The opinions are completely our own based on our experience.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - A Moment Of Play

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Elemental Choice Etsy Shop Review and Giveaway

As a pet owner, I love to buy things for my kitties to make them happy. But, sometimes, it's nice to just get something for myself, the human. Of course, anything displaying my love of kitties is always a bonus! And, one store that satisfies this desire is the Elemental Choice Etsy Shop!

Elemental Choice offers paper goods, magnets, and prints from original sketches and watercolor paintings. They have a large variety of different subjects of their products, like dogs, owls, flowers, custom gifts, and, of course, kitties! And, get this, a percentage of the profits from the shop go to help make blankets for animals in need! How awesome is that?!

We were sent two pet-themed magnets and a really cool bookmark to try out.

Both the magnets measure 2.5 x 4 inches and are covered with a thin laminate and adhered to thick magnets. They are hand-assembled and printed from the artists original designs. The ones I received seem very well made and sturdy and stick strongly to our refrigerator.

This is the Love Dogs & Cats Magnet. I love the gorgeous blue color of this one!

It also comes in lots of other fun colors and variations!

We also got to try out the Stay Paw-sitive Cat Magnet!

This one is my personal favorite! The kitty is super cute! Here's a bit about the inspiration to the magnet in the shop owner's own words:

"Cats are masters of squirming their way out of tough, tight, and seemingly impossible situations. I say if they can do it, we can do it! When you're having that seemingly impossible day, just remember to "Stay PAW-SITIVE" and keep your determination."

And, last but definitely not least, one of the coolest bookmarks I have ever seen, the Dog Eared Bookmark! You can find some similar ones like it right here.

This bookmark is super cool because it has two really strong magnets on the inside that stick through the page or pages you are bookmarking, keeping them securely in place.

I have never seen anything quite like this! It is really awesome :0) And, I just love the quote. It is so true. "Cats aren't our whole lives, but they make our lives whole." I tried it out on one of my favorite books, "Heaven Is For Real"

More Awesome Stuff

Elemental Choice also offers some other really cool stuff. Check it out!

This Hello Owl Card is just too cute!!

And this Glass Tile Prince/Princess Cat Necklace is gorgeous!

I also really love this Japanese World Peace Magnet!


And this You Are My Sunshine Glass Tile Necklace!

So, if you are looking for something unique and beautifully made, head over to Elemental Choice!

Oh, and enter below on the Rafflecopter form to win a magnet and bookmark just like the ones I reviewed! the Love Dogs & Cats Magnet and the Dog Eared Bookmark exactly like the ones pictured. Remember, you can't win if you don't enter!

The winner will receive an email which they will have 48 hours to reply to. This is open to the Continental US only and will end April 2nd 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.

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