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- September 4th, 2008
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Friday Freebies #2
You and your furry friends will love these freebies! Bell Rock Growers is offering free samples of Pet Greens Treats, jerky style cat and dog treats made with organic Wheat Grass. Senequoi is offering a free sample of Purina One. You can choose bet
- September 2nd, 2008
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Miss Cruella’s Upcoming Surgery
As I mentioned in my last post, Cruella will be undergoing abdominal surgery next week. She will check into the hospital on Tuesday morning for prep work, and the surgery will be performed the following day. I spoke with her regular vet as well as
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A Haiku for You
Facing surgery The vet gives an estimate My pocketbook weeps My pocketbook and I have been in tears for the past year and a half, but today was a particularly traumatizing day. Cruella will be undergoing surgery next week - surgery that has been est
- August 30th, 2008
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Cruella’s Newest Challenge
As many of you know, Cruella had a large malignant tumor removed from her abdomen last March. She also had several mast cell tumors removed from underneath her skin. She has had regular oncology visits since that time. Last November, a new mast ce
- August 28th, 2008
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Friday Freebies #1
My Total Money Makeover has made me much more conscious of my spending habits. In searching for great deals, I always manage to find a few good freebies. I’ll use this new weekly feature to share them. Pfizer is offering a free Xal-Ease eyed
- August 27th, 2008
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Addicted to Coupons
I officially started my Total Money Makeover on July 16th, and I am pleased to say that it’s moving along quite nicely. Certain activities are taking a little longer than I originally thought they would, but that’s because of the unexpected vet
- August 26th, 2008
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Overheard at the Vet’s Office #3
What did one vet tech say to the other while taking Cruella for a walk on the grassy strip behind the clinic? “Watch out for the landmines!” ©2008 The Kat House. All Rights Reserved..
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28 Days Later
Time sure does fly. Today marks 28 days since I took Cruella to the ER at the University of Tennessee. During her stay, she was diagnosed with treatment induced Addison’s Disease, compliments of the Lysodren she had been taking. After gettin
- August 22nd, 2008
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Overheard at the Vet’s Office #2
“I’m sorry, but I couldn’t get a stool sample for the cat. My dog likes to eat them.” ©2008 The Kat House. All Rights Reserved..
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The Friday Five - Vol. 6
Welcome to volume number six of the Friday Five! Yes, I know there’s been a bit of an absence and I apologize for that. Between moving into a new home, various personal issues and a massive bout of blogger burnout, I’ve unfortunately let
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Congratulations to Pepperjam!
Many congratulations are in order for Pepperjam, who has made the 2008 Inc. 500 List! Pepperjam ranked #70 in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America. This is their third consecutive year on the list. Pepperjam is a full-ser
- August 21st, 2008
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Overheard at the Vet’s Office #1
When you spend as much time as I do in the vet’s office, you’re bound to overhear a few funnies. I’ve decided to start sharing some of the ones that have really made me chuckle. Client: Can you tell me about this dog food? Tech: We
- August 20th, 2008
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
Blog Spotlight - Debt Free Hispanic
The Blog - Debt Free Hispanic is a personal finance blog chock full of tips for paying off debt and building wealth. The Blogger - Debt Free Hispanic lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife. Following methods taught by Dave Ramsey, he has become debt f
- August 19th, 2008
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Ode to My Best Friend
I’ve been blessed with some great friends during my lifetime. I’ve blogged about many of them here at The Kat House, but there’s one very important fella that has barely gotten a mention. It’s not because he isn’t dese
- August 18th, 2008
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A Song That Brings Me to Tears
Teeni tagged me on an interesting new meme. I have to post about a song that touches me and brings me to tears. I had planned to post one of the many tearjerking country songs I know, but instead, I decided to go a completely different route. Many
- August 17th, 2008
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Gone Country is Back!
I fell in love with the CMT show Gone Country last season. Hosted by John Rich, who just happens to be my biggest country music crush, the show takes celebrities of various backgrounds and talents and attempts to turn them into country stars. Las
- August 15th, 2008
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Choose Rissy Roo’s for Your Dresses and Shoes!
As I’ve mentioned here several times in the past, I never attended my high school proms. I was far too concerned with academics to worry about boys, dresses, and dancing. Everyone told me that I’d eventually regret not having gone. I w
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Sexy Spectacles
The following is a sponsored post. I have always found glasses to be very attractive on men. Not all glasses, mind you. And certainly not all men. But in general, men in glasses appeal to me. They look intelligent. Ambitious. Sophisticated. An
- August 13th, 2008
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I Met a Service Dog Today!
Being the dog lover I am, I just can’t resist stopping to meet nearly every dog and owner I happen to see while I’m out and about. Today I had an appointment with my ophthalmologist. When I walked into the office, I was surprised to s
- August 12th, 2008
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Earn Big Money with Pepperjam Network!
It’s no secret that my blog provides me with a little extra income each month. And honestly, I can’t think of a way I’d rather make money. Blogging is a real passion of mine, and getting paid to do it makes it even more rewarding.
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Days Gone By
I can hardly believe that my 20 year high school reunion is just two years from now! I remember not being able to wait until high school was over. Now I wish I had a time machine and could go back. Those were the days, weren’t they? I was a
- August 11th, 2008
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
Julie’s Journal ~ a Blog We Luv
Meet Julie of Julie’s Journal. If you’re into social networking you may have already met Jules, she’s pretty active at Digg and StumbleUpon. Or maybe you were at last year’s PostieCon in Las Vegas? Or maybe you’ve bee
- August 10th, 2008
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Catching Up
Cruella is handling the Addison’s Disease very well. She seems to be feeling just fine, and her vet appointment on Thursday confirmed that her electrolytes are still in balance. She has another appointment to check her electrolytes this comin
- August 6th, 2008
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
10 Questions with Lala of Coastal Commentaries
Ten Questions with Lala of Coastal Commentaries 1. Describe your blog in five sentences or less. The easy answer is “a southern belle turns beach bum.” After a tough year last year, a death and a separation, this life-long-land-locked-lady moved
- August 5th, 2008
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I Love Being a Lady!
I just love businesses that recognize us gals by offering generous discounts and free promotional products. I used to go to Cotton Eyed Joe’s every week for Ladies’ Night - free admission, 50 cent drinks, and $100 giveaways every hour.
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Hitting the Books
As most of you know, I received my PHR certification in December. I’ve been studying on and off all year, but I’m now hitting the books a lot harder. Why? Because I’ll be testing for the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Reso
- August 4th, 2008
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Get Away to Branson!
There’s nothing like a nice weekend getaway to recharge the old batteries. And I think I’ve found just the place to visit once things are settled down at home. Branson, Missouri is often referred to as “The Live Music Capital of th
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
SugarRae ~ a Blog We Luv
They say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure. And I disagree. It can be done, and done well. SugarRae is a perfect example of it being done well. This is the blog of Rae Hoffman, affectionately known in the blogging and SEO world as SugarRae.
- August 2nd, 2008
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Welcome Home!
I am happy to say that Cruella was released from the hospital on Thursday evening. She is doing quite well, except for a few minor side effects from the prednisone. Her dosage will be decreased in a couple of days, so I am hopeful that the side eff
- July 30th, 2008
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…
It’s Cruella, the wonder dog! I took this photo when I went to visit Cruella at the hospital tonight. I’m actually surprised that it turned out so well. Witnesses reported only a swift breeze and some rattling of the light fixtures. B
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Employee of the Month
Every time I turn the TV on, I see Jessica Simpson selling acne treatment cream. Her skin is as pure as the driven snow, and apparently as smooth as a baby’s butt. Do you really think she has ever even had a pimple? Until recently, I had neve
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Late Night Hospital Visit
I guess I spoke too soon. I came home from work yesterday to find Cruella sick and weak. I rushed her to the vet, and they checked her electrolytes. Her potassium and sodium were out of balance, so they speculated that her cortisol levels had d
- July 28th, 2008
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Good News About the Dogs
I got Molly’s lab results back today, and she is negative for the typical form of Cushing’s Disease! Not only that, but the atypical Cushing’s is responding very well to treatment! She will continue her current course of treatment
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
10 Questions with The Vegas Art Guy of The Desert Glows Green
10 Questions with The Vegas Art Guy of The Desert Glows Green 1. Describe your blog in five sentences or less. My blog covers just about everything, including religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin. During the school year it’s mostly about educa
- July 27th, 2008
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Let Us Luv Your Blog!
As most of you know, I a co-founded BlogsWeLuv with Mike Wheeler last summer. Over the past couple of months, we’ve spent a lot of hours making improvements to the site. There’s a whole new look, frequent updates, categories for all t
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Trimming the Fat
As I mentioned in the last post, I’m working on a Total Money Makeover. I have really learned a lot from reading and listening to Dave Ramsey - the proper way to budget, just what percentage of my monthly income should be dedicated to each exp
- July 26th, 2008
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Live Like No One Else
I recently started Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover, a step by step plan for financial fitness. Dave lays out his plan in an easy to understand manner that works for everyone - no matter what your income or expenses. By the time your makeov
- July 25th, 2008
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Free Pet Care Information
Anyone who knows me knows just how serious I take pet care. Molly and Cruella are like children to me, and I’ve given them the very best care I’ve been able to - which certainly hasn’t been easy at times. The vet bills have been o
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
The Friday Five - Vol. 5
Welcome to week number five of The Friday Five! As usual we bring you five links to blogs we hope you’ll enjoy. If you know of a great blog you think should be featured here, please feel free to drop a line and let us know about it! Blogging B
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My Dream Date
Check out this handsome guy who just can’t stop telling me how he feels about me. Go on. Give it a try. Make your own Schick Dream Date! There are lots of faces, hair, clothing, and backgrounds to choose from, and you can even tweak them
- July 24th, 2008
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
10 Questions with Corey of Diligent Design
10 Questions with Corey of Diligent Design 1. Describe your blog in five sentences or less. Diligent Design is not a blog about making money online or about beating out Digg and search engines. Diligent Design is a blog for newbies, professionals,
- July 23rd, 2008
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
Blog Spotlight - Flat Coke and Flies
The Blog - Flat Coke and Flies is the personal blog of a small town Tennessee girl now living in the big city of Nashville. There is no topic that is too personal for Flat Coke. She blogs about life, love, work, and even sex! Her sense of humor is
- July 22nd, 2008
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Update on the Girls
I am still waiting on the lab reports from Molly’s recent vet visit. They will tell us just how well her treatment for Atypical Cushing’s is working, as well as whether or not she has the typical form of the disease. Keep your fingers crossed
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Blog Spotlight - Wooden Fish
The Blog - The Wooden Fish is an attractive looking blog featuring tech related articles, movie reviews, Wordpress discussion and even some great looking original desktop wallpapers for download. The Blogger - Originally from China, George Yang now r
- July 21st, 2008
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
Blog Spotlight - Slacker Heaven
The Blog - As you could probably guess by the name of the blog, Slacker Heaven is a great place to hangout if you feel like wasting a little time on the internet. You’ll find a bit of everything, including funny and weird pictures, movie traile
- July 18th, 2008
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
The Friday Five - Vol. 4
Welcome to the 4th edition of The Friday Five! I hope you’ll enjoy the blogs I’ve chosen to spotlight this week. If you know of other interesting blogs that should be featured here, be sure to drop us a line. We Three, Ginger Cats Tales
- July 16th, 2008
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The Agony of De Feet
I participated in a Walk-A-Thon when I was about 19 or 20 years old. I walked with my sister and my good friend Vernon. I can’t remember much except for how badly my legs ached only a few miles into the 10 mile trek. And then there were the
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ChattieKat has posted a new entry on: BlogsWeLuv
Blog Spotlight - 0at.org
The Blog - 0at.org is a blog which encompasses topics related to marketing and design (and a smidge of humor and personal topics) written by a professional designer. Chances are you may have seen his work - Drivl, SEOmoz, Web 2.0 Awards, and FilmCrit
- July 15th, 2008
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Blog Spotlight - Highlights from the Dave Ramsey Show
The Blog - Highlights from the Dave Ramsey Show is a collection of the best calls from Dave Ramsey’s daily radio program. You’ll also be able read and listen to Dave’s Quote of the Day, Scripture of the Day, and lots of common-sense
