Thankful @ Thanksgiving & Instinct, by Nature's Variety

This week families and friends from all across America will come together to celebrate the things in life that they are thankful for and to eat way too much food! In addition to being thankful for having my gang of five, three Himalayans and two Tonkinese, we are also thankful to be part of the www.chewy.com family, a company that has made so many of our lives easier with their fabulous and dependable online shop that offers thousands of items for our pets and throws in free shipping on orders of $49 or more.  

This month, I am reviewing a new cat food called Instinct, by Nature's Variety minced rabbit.

Just Natural Ingredients

Considering that cats are meat eaters, I was interested in trying minced rabbit to  add variety to my cat's regular diet of salmon, chicken, turkey and beef. Instinct by Nature's Variety minced rabbit comes in a handy plastic cup that makes this food easy to serve.  When I opened the cup, I saw that there was nice bite sized farm raised rabbit served in a thick gravy with fruits and vegetables that I could actually see.  And, to my surprise, the food had a mild rather good smell. Rabbit is high in protein and promotes good digestibility, strong muscles, and a healthy coat and skin, so it is definitely a good choice for cats. According to reviews found on www.chewy.com, 93% of people that purchased this product recommended it.

Health Perks

•  Quality protein ingredients including farm raised rabbit, pork broth and pork liver.

• Whole food ingredients that you can see like carrots, spinach, and cranberries in a thick broth.

• The minced texture is bite size and easy for cats to eat.

• No grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives are added.

• It is made in the U.S.A.

Giving Thanks

I am thankful for many things, and one of them is my cats.  This month, considering the season, I thought I would include five reasons why I am thankful for my cats... I bet you have many more reasons to add to this list. 

1. The cute faces that my cats make are irresistible.

2. My cats make working more entertaining!

3. My cat's curiosity gets me out of the house and makes me want to stay adventurous!

4. It is always so much fun to watch them play.

5. Having one or several cats is a good reason to be thankful everyday because they always bring a smile...and are great at relieving stress.

Sweater Weather & Cats in Sweaters.......

November is sweater time... Indian Summer's  warm days of gold and reds have passed, the leaves have fallen and the weather is brisk and bright. It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and that snow can fall at almost any time. This month, chewy.com has sent me a most appropriate gift to talk about...a Calendar!  And, not just any calendar.....

Cats in Sweaters is a darling 16- month cat calendar (of course) from September 2017 through December 2018 that features Cats in Sweaters!  Really, can there be anything more adorable in the world than cats in sweaters?  This calendar is a perfect gift for yourself or a friend that is a cat or craft lover!  Each cat model is introduced with all the savoir faire that is needed to be a cat model from  breeds -- like the Tonkinese Kitten on the cover to our best loved "alley" cats!  Best of all, this calendar is offered at a 32% discount !

From February's "Queen of Hearts, Magnus the merman in July to Mossimo the Huntsman in September and Ivy the Sugar Plum Fairy in December this calendar is sure to brighten your month. Zoey is my "Queen of Hearts"... usually! Just check out the chewy.com website for your calendar and other pet needs... orders over  $49 are shipped within two days Free!

About Icelandic Wool Sweaters
I love sweaters and have ordered handknit sweaters from the Handknitting Association of Iceland for more than twenty-five years. The Association was started in 1977 and is composed of hundreds of Icelanders, mostly women that knit for a hobby and to supplement their income.

 This is one of the few places in Iceland where you can purchase authentically made icelandic wool sweaters.  I have ordered sweaters online and they have always come promptly, beautifully made and have always exceeded my expectations.  This website also sells wool and patterns if you want to knit your own sweater.

From Handknitting Association of Iceland

About Icelandic Wool
The sheep that dot the Icelandic countryside are direct descendants of the sheep brought there by settlers in the 9th century and much like icelandic ponies they are a unique breed. Like their ancient forefathers, Icelandic sheep have fleeces that are divided into two layers, the long and coarse hair of the upper layer that repels water and the lower layer with shorter, softer hair making them perfect for insulation. These two layers, called lopi are combined producing a thread that is light and warm but also tough and water proof.