beauty is a beast (the most random post ever)

So in an effort for a little self improvement, I decided to give myself a pedicure. It had been a long time to say the least. Well my friends, want to see what a pedicure gone wrong looks like? here ya go.
Yes that is blood. Nice. It took four hours for it to stop bleeding.
Beauty is a beast, ya know?

Speaking of beasts, we have a gnat problem. It would be funny but it is driving me crazy. Big fat gnats, flying around taunting me all day long. I kill at least 10 a day but they keep coming back. We have never had bug issues here. Ever. Not flies, roaches, spiders. Nothing. But now we have gnats. Big fat gnats.

On a slightly less neurotic topic, have you seen the new releases from Anthropologie? (swoon) I love them.

And that is all. I told you it was random. What do you expect when I wake up at 4 every morning. Why do I wake up at 4 you ask?
Finley. does. not. sleep.
He wakes up at four every morning and will yowl until you wake up too. He has food, water, clean litter, and a snuggly bed with a heating pad. He wants someone to keep him company. So a toddler that wakes we up multiple times every night and a kitten that wakes me for the day way before I should ever be up. Win win if you ask me!
If you have any tips please let me know. I'm desperate. As if a crazy random post like this doesn't scream "help me" enough on its own.

CSN review/ Petsmart giveaway ($200 value)

Well I am happy to once more introduce you to CSN. I know they are no stranger around here and I can't say enough good things about them.

For review, I chose to receive something for the newest member of our family, Finley!

I really wanted a feeder for him, so if we ever had to leave for the day, or overnight, I know he has plenty of water and food. I feel it is a way of being responsible especially with hospital visits being a reality this season. If I didn't make it home in time to feed the little guy I would feel horrible. Well now I don't have to worry about it!

Thanks to the petmate pet cafe, he has all the food and water he could possible want! The first day he was a bit leery but now he loves it. He knows that it is always there when he needs it. Did I mention that he hops? Like a little bunny! I love to watch him hop, run, and romp around the house! He is getting so big now! Anyways.....

We also received a nice new hooded litter box that he loves! It is much bigger that his old one and he has plenty of room to grow into it! The litter box is also by petmate and I love it. This brand is so wonderful and equally affordable. All three pieces are very easy to use which is key for me. The food and water containers do not leak and always give just enough food and water. They are easy to clean and maintenance free.

The little box is great and comes with its own carbon filter. We haven't had any odor at all with it. The lid comes off easily which allows you access to scoop it out, but it also actually snaps down well so you can lift it by the handle. All in all I am thrilled with what we received and I know Finley is as well!

What really made an impact on me though, was the way CSN ships things. Not only is it fast, even for large items, but it always packed so carefully. I have never received anything damaged and they don't use packing peanuts! They use a more eco friendly choice, it is plastic, but at least it is recycled and recyclable. That's a big plus. There is no waste and I appreciate that. It is nice to see companies making better choices, not just for us, but for our four legged friends as well.

In honor of our sweet furry friends, I have a great giveaway for you! We all know Petsmart as a great company who loves and supports animals of all kinds. They offer everything you could possibly need and have great prices and excellent service. We love going there and looking around. They also have classes available and are always able assist you with questions and give a lot of support.

Well, I have a $150 Petsmart giftcard and a $50 visa gift card to give to one of you! This should get you everything you need to go out and adopt a new furry buddy, or to take care of one you already call your own! You could even use the visa card to take them in for their annual exam at the vet!

With the holiday season here, we don't want to forget about our most loyal companions!

To enter to win these two fab giftcards, all you have to do is follow me publicly on google friend connect, visit CSN and Petsmart and leave a comment telling me what you would buy for your pet! That is it!

If you want more chances to win leave a separate comment for each of the following:

1. Follow me on Twitter

2. Tweet about this giveaway and leave me the link (can be done daily)

3. Have my button on your blog

4. Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link

This contest expires November 30, 2010 at 12 pm. Winner will be announced on December 1, 2010. Good luck!

Fine print:

Although CSN generously supplied the items for review, they did not sponsor the giveaway items from Petsmart and Visa. If you should win this giveaway you will be notified, and the items will be shipped directly to you . You will have 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected.

meet finley

Well our family has grown by four paws. Meet sweet Finley, our newest addition.





He is such a little snuggle bug and we are thrilled to have him!

Also, I wanted to let you all know I am allowing comments again. A lot of you have requested them and I have missed you all! Thank you for all of your support over the past year. You all mean so much!