April 29, 2015

Chewy: Where Pet Lovers Shop

Chewy dog and cat treats


Right now my fur kids are my only kids and even if/when we have a child, they will still be just as important to me as they are now. And if you know me, I will do just about anything for my babies (a.k.a. they are spoiled rotten. Can you smell them?) and I jumped at the opportunity to partner with Chewy especially after I found out they offer organic food and treats. There is even a special tab that will tell you every ingredient in food/treat on the website. Knowing what we feed our pets is a big deal. We eat healthy, why shouldn't they?

When Bear was sick after we got him home from his grand adventure, the Smart Stick treats from the March box (that I didn't blog about, oops) were one of the only things he could keep down. He didn't even want one of his bacon treats, but perked right up when I pulled out the Smart Sticks.



Well April's box could not have come at a better time. Let me tell you. As you can tell from that picture up there, Bear has A LOT of fur. While the warmer weather is good for us, he's not fairing to well. So you can imagine my relief when I got this FURminator Brush in the April Box. Dude. I spent an HOUR one afternoon brushing off nearly half of a garbage bag of fur off him. Half. Of. A. Garbage. Bag. Not only did his coat look so much better, he doesn't seem as bothered by the heat. I will have to keep this up throughout the spring and summer, but it's totally worth it. And that's half a garbage bag of fur I don't have to vacuum up once a week.


With the brush we got these awesome little Primal Chicken Nibs. My favorite thing about these treats is that they are safe to give to both cats and dogs! Ok. Here's a great story for you. I woke up one night to sounds in my kitchen. I got up, knowing it was one of the cats playing with something, and walked in to find Misty IN the treat cabinet, the bag of Chicken Nibs on the floor, and Bear and Pumpkin watching. Misty had already ripped a big hole in the bag, so I had to put them in a tupperware container. A few nights later I hear the same noises in the kitchen, Misty once again trying to get in that cabinet and into the treats. You guys, I had to tape the cabinet shut. That's how much they like these treats.

But I'm pretty sure their favorite part is the box.



Do you have any furkids? How many? Cats? Dogs?
What do you do special for them?


*I was compensated free products in exchange for this post. As always, my thoughts and opinions are 100% honest*

April 27, 2015

F o u r




My weekend was spend working and trying to get myself and Hubs over this sickness that has taken hold in my house. Ugh. At least there were donuts and movie binges yesterday. More importantly I was tagged by Melissa and Sarah to do the FOUR challenge. Twice. I guess that means I really have to do it huh?

Ok. Here we go.

Four Names people call me:
:: Manda- somehow the first A just gets looked over all the time. It doesn't bother me though.
:: Love- Hubs calls me this
:: Manna - my mom has been calling me this since I was little.
:: Mrs. Wood - now that I'm married, I get this a lot when we are out and about.


Four jobs I've had:
:: CMA - this is my current position.
:: Executive Assistant - I've been one of these twice!
:: Call Center Supervisor - this job was fun, but stressful
:: Sever / Hostess - yep. I paid my dues in the restaurant industry for 3 years


Four movies I would / have waged more than once:
:: Pride and Prejudice - this Movie stays in the DVD player in our bedroom.
:: Frozen - probably because I don't have kids that must watch it every day
:: Pitch Perfect - seriously, who doesn't love this movie
:: Gone With The Wind - classic.


Four Books I would recommend:
:: Walking in Circles Before Lying Down - by Merrill Markoe, it's just super insightful when it comes to dogs
:: Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling, um DUH
:: The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion, if you like Sheldon from Big Bang Theory, you'll like this book
:: Oh! The Places You'll Go - by Dr. Seuss, because we all need a little whimsy in our lives.


Four Places I've Lived:
:: Norcross, GA - Several times
:: Dunwoody, GA - my favorite
:: Statesboro, GA - this is where I get that real southern charm from
:: Middle of Nowhere, Missouri - yep. That's where I live now.


Four Places I've Visited:
:: London, England - I loved it! I want to go back so badly
:: NYC - Only for a day, but it was still such an experience
:: Hilton Head, SC - this vacation spot is so pretty and has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere
:: Eureka Spings, AR - this is where Hubs and I eloped


Four Places I'd Rather Be Right Now:
:: Georgia - with my mommy
:: Ireland - because I'm Irish
:: England - I would live there
:: Italy - because food.


Four Favorite Foods:
:: Chocolate everything ice cream
:: Pizza
:: Waffles
:: Strawberries


Four TV Shows I Watch:
:: Game of Thrones!!!!!
:: Big Bang Theory - so funny

:: The Royals - new show, but really really good
:: Walking Dead - zombies!


Four things I'm Looking Forward to This Year (2015):
:: Having enough credits for an Associates Degree before completing my Bachelors
:: A possible cruise at Christmas
:: Getting some our debt paid off early
:: Seeing how much healthier I can be


Four Things I Say All The Time:
:: Dude! - everyone is a dude when I'm excited or upset
:: Really?! - does this need an explanation?
:: I'm gonna beat you up / knock you out - (always in a playful manner) because sometimes you just gotta put people in their place

:: Everyone doing ok? Anybody need anything? - well, work.


Four People I'm Tagging:
:: Christine - Cause she finally found the Bears
:: Ashley - cause I want to
:: Libby - because we need the input of a pretty pregnant lady
:: Kendra - because she taught me how to do liquid eyeliner over snapchat #talent


You know, doing this list reminds me of how much I have, and how many things I've gotten to experience. My job reminds me that I need to be thankful for each day I've had, and grateful to be able to get out of bed one more day. Each day we get is a blessing, and if you are healthy it's even more so. What will you do to make your day matter today?


Grateful Heart w/ Ember Grey


April 24, 2015

Conversations

with Kaity


You guys remember by MO Bestie, Kaity? Of course you do, cause she's awesome! Well, I've got another hilarious conversation to share with you between her and I. This particular one happened during class one night (I know, I know, we should have been paying attention, but sometimes... you know. Bored). Kaity got a text, and it distracted me, but because we were in class I couldn't be nosy and ask her out loud who she was texting. So I texted her.

Me: Who are you sexting?

Kaity: My sister's boyfriend.

Me: Why are you sexting your sister's bf??

Kaity: Idk... just felt like it *winky face*

Me: Weirdo. Cradle Robber.

Kaity: We are actually talking about the packages that I sent him. And I ain't no cradle robber!!
(note: Kaity is really close with her sister and her bf, and often sends them little care packages)

Me: Ooohhh. Packages huh? Does Megan know he like "packages"?

Kaity turns so red and is trying not to laugh out loud once she read that last text.

Kaity: Oh yes, she knows all about that floozy belle!

Me: I'm not usually this funny with anyone else. Just you.

Me: You're Welcome.


It's the truth. Somehow I am on my comedic game when I'm with Kaity. I wish I could pull off that funny with other people, especially Hubs. He always has a witty comment about almost everything.

This month I've got THREE lovely co-hosts! Be sure to check them out, as well as the rest of the Conversations posts linked up with us this week.



Sarah

Coffee & Glitter | Twitter | Insta | Pinterest | Facebook | Bloglovin'



Libby

Health, Love, & Fire | Twitter | Insta | Pinterest | Facebook | Bloglovin'



Ashley

That Southern Mama | Twitter | Insta | Pinterest | Facebook | Bloglovin'



Join us and share a conversation you've had lately!



Knock on Wood Blog | Conversations Link-Up




Check out my current Chestnut sponsor!