Meet Robert, My Roomba

Back in June, I picked up an iRobot Roomba 550 from Costco. It’s one of those purchases where I was not sure if I would continue to use it in the long run. After four months, I am certain that the Roomba is a keeper. My boyfriend helped me with naming it: Robert. It might [...]

Natural Balance Cat Food

A couple of years ago, I wrote that I am for Iams. This is an update that I am no longer feeding my cats Iams. 

My cats have had a weight problem since they were kittens. I had to put them on weight control food since they were 9 months old, and the vet still [...]

Have a Happy Valentine and Make it Safe for Pets

V-day is coming this week and whether it is looked forward to or dreaded, those of us with beloved pets have to take some precaution to avoid having the day of love turn tragic. This information is also important to those who love pet lovers.

Valentine staples like chocolates can be delicious to us humans [...]

Happy Holidays; Last Minute Gift Idea for the Person Who Has It All

Happy Holidays to everybody!

If you still haven’t been able to find a gift for the person who has it all, consider donating in their name to a cause that is near and dear to them. It’s a gift times two since there are two recipients and gift-matching could increase its benefit even further. This [...]

Cookies Can Give Servers Indigestion

For the third time in the past few weeks, I had an issue connecting to a site and the solution turned out to be completely not obvious: I deleted the cookies for the site. I tend not to like to delete cookies since I find it more convenient for (trusted) sites to remember me. Deleting [...]