I promise I didn't forget! 

The winner of the 9 Lives giveaway is...

Entry comment number four!

Nikkidoodle94 said... We've got Tucker, Patches (a calico, how original I know lol) and Kenji 

 

 

Congratulations!  I'll be contacting you to get your shipping information in just a moment.

Thanks for entering everyone!  

I have another giveaway up my sleeve for later this week, I hope you'll stop by and enter.

9Lives

I found a package on my porch today from My Blog Spark! 

I opened it to find some goodies for His Royal Highness, Jack. 

My Blog Spark was gracious enough to send me a bag of 9 Lives cat food for him to try out, a cute little food scooper, a few toys, picture frame magnets, and two coupons!  Keep reading for a giveaway!! :o)

9Lives® wants pet parents to know they can feed their cats the food they love while providing them the nutrition they need with the 9Lives Advanced Nutrient System, which is sure to help keep your cat –and your budget – happy.

Did you know, a survey of feline pet parents across the country commissioned by 9Lives found that 94 percent of cat owners are confident they feed their felines the most nutritious meals possible. However, nearly half (48 percent) admit they’ve fed their cats table scraps – which do not provide the essential nutrients cats need – an average seven times per month. Additionally, only 30 percent know that giving your cat milk may not be a healthy practice due to the common incidence of lactose intolerance in adult cats.1  I don't give our cat milk, but I must admit that I did not know that! 

Additional findings include:

• 23% of American pet parents think it’s beneficial to keep their cats on a purely vegetarian diet, while actually it may be harmful.2
• There are a number of foods that feline parents assume are healthy for cats, but are actually not advantageous to their health including root vegetables (73%), green tomatoes (54%), and raw potatoes (50%)3

1http://www.emersonanimalhospital.com/538169.html
2Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats. The National Academies Press, 2006.
3http://www.vetpetmd.com

In an effort to educate pet parents about the common misperceptions of proper feline nutrition, 9Lives is committed to raising awareness to this issue by providing advanced nutrition for all cats. With the 9Lives Advanced Nutrient System, feline parents everywhere can rest assured knowing their cats are getting the essential nutrients they need to help promote healthy skin and coat, strong muscle growth and a healthy immune system among other benefits.

Check out http://www.9lives.com/ for more feline nutritional information, and I recommend signing up for their newsletter to recieve information on promotions and coupons!



Would you like a chance to win a prize pack for your feline friend? 

Leave a comment and let me know your cat's name! :o) 

I will leave this giveaway open until Friday at 8pm.  Any comments after that will not count.  Make sure you leave an email address so I can contact you and get your information so My Blog Spark can send you your prize pack.

Good luck!

Recently General Mills announced a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. The company has already been reducing sugar in cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain.

Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children’s diets. Other cereal benefits: Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children’s diets. Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child’s diet today. More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures. Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office. For more information about kids and cereals, please visit Cereal Health and Wellness. Right now if you visit here you will find a $1 off coupon for one of four General Mills cereals. ----- We love General Mills cereal around here, Ava recently told me that Lucky Charms was "the best cereal EVER," she gobbles it right up. My husband loves when I find a good sale on Reese's Puffs, it's his absolute favorite cereal. I'm very excited that they are reducing sugar, and I trust that General Mills won't skimp on taste. The information above was provided by General Mills, through My Blog Spark. They will be sending me four coupons, each for a free box of their cereal to try it out. I'll let you know if they're still "the best EVER!" :o)