It seems like every week, we’re going to the pet store for either litter or cat food. We have four cats and it seems like their two favorite activities are sleeping and eating. And not to get too graphic on you, but what they eat eventually ends up in the litter box. It’s an endless…
Need It | 10 Products to Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
It seems like come January, everyone and their mother is on a diet. I’m sure you’ve heard it before, but diets don’t work–lifestyle changes do. But it can be hard to change your lifestyle if you don’t have the right tools. You don’t have to spend tons of money on special diet foods (gross!) or…
Review | Sleepypod Atom Pet Carrier (+ Giveaway!)
I have been a fan of Sleepypod for a while. After many years of coveting the original Sleepypod, we bought one and immediately fell in love with its design. Although I’m not a cat, I have to imagine that the plush interior of the Sleepypod is much more comfortable than hard plastic. And as a…
Giveaway | Win a Le Creuset Dish Set on The Type A Housewife
I’ve been blogging over at The Type A Housewife for a year as of this month, so I’m holding a giveaway to celebrate! One lucky winner will receive a stoneware Le Creuset rectangular dish set in his or her choice of colors. You have until the end of the month to enter, but hey, why…
Love It | Japanese iPhone Cases & Covers
A few years ago, I went to Japan. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you this, but Japan is an amazing place. And one of the things I noticed there was that everyone had totally tricked out cell phones. I bought some charms and a cover for my iPhone 3G, but shortly after arriving…
Holiday Countdown | Vintage-Inspired Christmas Items
Back when I worked at a historical society, we had a big exhibit of aluminum Christmas trees one year in our museum. They were so colorful and kitschy and sparkly, I fell in love with them instantly. So naturally, in this little compilation of Vintage-Inspired Christmas items, I’m including an aluminum Christmas tree. And what…
Holiday Countdown | 10 Gifts for Gardeners Under $50
Okay, so it’s December and most people aren’t exactly thinking about gardening right now. But that’s most people! The hardcore gardener is thinking about gardening constantly and just counting down the days until spring planting can commence. So why not get that special gardener in your life something he or she can use next gardening…
Holiday Countdown | Glittery Christmas Ornaments
I have a slight obsession with sparkly things. I’m not big into holiday decorating, but whenever I see glittery Christmas ornaments in stores, I immediately have to go over and “ooh” and “ahh” over them. I guess it’s a moth to a flame type of thing? If it were socially acceptable, I think I’d hang…
Holiday Countdown | 10 Gifts for Cooks Under $50
Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for the foodie in your life? Do you want to buy something that’s unique, but still useful? And something that doesn’t break the bank? Here are 10 gifts for cooks under $50. (From upper left) Molcajete // $49.95 [Williams-Sonoma] Sunshine Tea Towel //$9 [West Elm] Giuseppe Giusti…
Love It | Novica Tableware
I’ve written about Novica before on The Type A Housewife. It’s a website that I love because it partners with artisans from around the globe and helps them get exposure for their work. Among my favorite items sold by Novica are their tableware and linens. Each piece tells a story and I love the color…