Tuesday, July 8, 2014

The Tesla Gate and $50 GIVEAWAY

I am happy to introduce to you "The Tesla Gate" - please read through and then enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card or Paypal cash!! How fun...don't forget to tell your friends!!

Tesla Gate

The Tesla Gate When a cosmic storm enters Earth’s atmosphere, scientists are baffled by its composition and origins, but not nearly as much as they are by the storm’s side effect – anyone who has died and chosen not to cross over is suddenly stranded here, visible, and can interact with the living. With the world thrown into chaos, Thomas Pendleton is eager to make up for many broken promises to his six-year-old son, Seth. Soon after the storm, they set out on a road trip to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, completely unaware of the social and political maelstrom they’re heading into that will change their lives forever.


Excerpt (The prologue) The day the storm hit, the world was changed forever. Its severity would not be measured in property damage or loss of life, although the latter could be argued. This storm’s impact turned man’s beliefs completely upside down; the social upheaval would be worse than the aftermath of any storm in history. Though this storm did not bring hurricane force winds, driving rain, cyclones or even floods, its effects would be far more subtle … but the impact every bit as palpable. This storm had unique origins and, unlike most weather events, it was not relegated to one geographic area. Indeed it covered the entire planet; no one was left unaffected. Living or dead.

john mimms Author John D. Mimms John D. Mimms is a business owner, paranormal researcher, and author. John served as the Technical Director for the Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team (ARPAST). During his four-year tenure with the organization, he helped supervise over 100 investigations and wrote more than sixteen technical articles. One of John's articles, titled "A Christmas Carol Debunked," was read live on Parazona Radio by Paul Bradford of Ghost Hunters International fame. John also wrote the ARPAST technical/training manual which is a comprehensive guide on equipment usage, investigation protocol, and scientific theory for paranormal research. In 2009 John decided to couple his knowledge of paranormal phenomena with his lifelong love of literary fiction. Among his titles are The Great Keep, Death Theory, and The Lemonade Girl. John is currently working on book two of The Tesla Gate trilogy.


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Whiscraft on Etsy - Fun for You AND Your Furry Friends!

Artemis wants me to tell you all about his great new toys from Whiscraft!
I must tell you about these great finds from Whiscraft on Etsy! Whiscraft rocks - it is now my new favorite shop on Etsy (after my own of course, haha). Their products are high quality and they have great customer service! Josie, the owner is the nicest and most down to earth person you will ever meet. Because they are shipped from Indonesia and I live in the USA, they take about a month or more to arrive, but this is understandable and these items are totally worth the wait!! And the best part is that all proceeds go to The Whiskers' Syndicate - the only cat sanctuary in Bandung, Indonesia. When you purchase from Whiscraft, you not only get some great items, but you also make a difference in these kitties' lives!

Buy the carrots HERE
Buy the mice HERE
Buy the turkey HERE
Check out these ADORABLE cat toys from Whiscraft. According to Josie, "All of our items are made entirely from scrap fabric from unsold or excess product from textile mills or unused portions from garment manufacturers." This is great - and better for the environment! All of these items are hand sewn and contain organic catnip. My personal favorite is the carrot toy, but my cats LOVE all of them!! As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, most cat toys I purchase are loved by my cats for a week or less and then discarded in a corner, but I have had the turkeys for over a month now and they are still being played with daily! 

Buy potholders like this HERE
What is awesome about Whiscraft is that there is something in that shop for EVERYONE! In fact, I plan on doing some of my Christmas shopping there this year. I purchased these cute little cat potholders for myself, and I could not be happier with them! They are absolutely perfect.

Please visit Whiscraft on Etsy HERE

Like her Facebook page HERE

Read her blog HERE

Monday, July 7, 2014

From the Field: Earth-Friendly Pet Products Review

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experiences may differ


Hmm...what can I say about From the Field's products?? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. They make my cats happy, and that is good enough for me!

If you don't know what Silver Vine is and you have a cat, then you need to know what it is! This product rocks!! It has the same effect on cats as catnip does, but it is more intense! That is why it is so great for cats that do not respond to catnip. AND it is all natural.

I received one Bella's Blissful Hemp Pouch. This is filled with Silver Vine and natural catnip, as well as buckwheat hulls for a crinkly effect. I was also sent individual baggies of the Ultimate Blend (a Silver Vine and catnip mix) - which I dispensed into some old socks that had lost their mates. All five of my cats went crazy over these toys!! Even Kozmo loved them - he does not usually care for catnip toys (they must not be strong enough for him). These products are great - here one month later my cats are still playing with them! They lose interest in plain catnip toys in a week or less after I purchase them.

Watch this video to see how my cats responded to From the Field's products



I am very happy to say that I used the store locator on their site HERE and found that their products are sold at my nearest Pet Supplies Plus. I guarantee that I will be buying more of these products!!

Go HERE to learn more about Silver Vine and the products that I mentioned above
Visit their website HERE

Like them on Facebook HERE


Saturday, July 5, 2014

RaeosunshinePets Giveaway Extravaganza

Visit my Facebook page HERE to learn more and to see more photos

In celebration of my Facebook page reaching 1,000 likes, I am hosting a multi-vendor giveaway! There are 14 unique prizes - the majority are handmade. There will be 14 winners! TONS of chances to win!! Enter via the Rafflecopter below and let the fun begin!

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Shelly

"Shelly" a Pet Portrait made for a winner from my Facebook giveaway.

I am so proud of this! I know I am not an amazing painter or anything like that, but this is my first "large" watercolor (9x12 as opposed to my usual 4x6) and I feel like I totally rocked it! Large blank pieces of paper frighten me. Haha! What do you think? Is this something I should offer in my shop?

Only a few days left to enter to win a 4x6 pet watercolor on my Facebook page! To enter, go HERE

Safety 1st Car Seat GIVEAWAY

I am so happy to share with you an awesome review and giveaway from a fellow blog, Confessions of a Messy Mama! Read on to find out more:


Travel Safety by Safety 1st Consumer Safety Expert Julie Vallese

The three most important things when choosing a car seat are:


·   One that fits your child

·   One that fits your car
·   One that you will use correctly every time

You can accomplish this by:


·   Have the car you will be using the seat in with you and try it out at the store.

·   If possible have your child with you at the time of purchase
·   Follow information in both the car seat manual and vehicle manual for installation
·   Attend a car seat check for assistance in proper installation and use from a certified car seat technician

New rules for car seats using LATCH require understanding of your car seat’s weight and child’s weight:


·   Car seats (after 2/27/14) are required to carry a label guiding on maximum weight limits for LATCH

·   The combined weight should not exceed 65 lbs
·   Look in the manual and label on the car seat to identify the weight of the seat
·   Look for a weight on the maximum weight for the child
·   Know your child’s weight

·   Combined weight of the seat and your child exceeds 65lbs? Install the car seat using the vehicle’s belt


One VERY LUCKY reader will win a Car Seat to keep the child in their lives safe for Holidays and every other day of theirs lives!   A BIG thank you to the sponsor, Safety 1st , and the host, Confessions of a Messy Mama



Disclosure:  I have not received any compensation and am not responsible for prize shipment.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Elmer's Chee Wees Review & Giveaway

Hosted By: Cait's Beauty Blog
Elmer's Chee Wee's are some of the most delicious cheese curls I have ever tried. Elmer's has offered my readers a giveaway! You can read my review here.
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