#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Rachael Ray’s Nutrish for Cats

April 14, 2014 · Ad-Free, Narrative

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Since a lot of our animal-centric posts center on our own dogs, and the ones that we foster, our (two) cats sadly have not received their chance at the spotlight. Nor have they received any of the fun packages that our pups have gotten from clients.

Well the tides have finally turned.

We have two cats. Callie and Luke. We’ve had them forever and I’m pretty certain these hale and hearty felines will outlive us.

Cats are feisty like that.

Callie is our Calico. So named because I am terrible at pet names. Clearly. Luke was named by Nick when he was two. He was enamored with my sister’s new brother-in-law, Luke, a sort-of free spirit with wild red curls. When you’re two years old, these are things that fascinate you. The Ex had driven down to a shelter that I wanted to support with a box of donated items and strict instructions not to come back with any pets.

And the self-professed non-cat lover came back with Luke.

And so it goes.

As far as cats go, these two are pretty much the most low maintenance pets we have ever had. Food, water, and an open door. They made themselves outside cats a few years ago. Something I initially was adamantly against, but after them seriously throwing themselves at the door every time someone went in or out, it was a battle that I just gave into.

To be quite honest, even though I routinely cook for the dogs (Exhibit A and Exhibit B), and feed them grain-free, holistic food, I don’t give as much thought to the cats’ food. Hardly seems fair, does it? Which is why when there was an opportunity to try out Rachael Ray’s Nutrish Natural Food line, I figured it was a good time to get my act together.

Real meat (like chicken) is always the number one ingredient, which is exactly what you want when looking at a cat food label, and there are no by-products, artificial flavors or preservatives, which is exactly what you want when looking at ANY food label.

Clean eating for cats! Ha, ha.

There are six different wet flavors available, including sardine and mackerel. Totally not my cup of tea, but definitely definitely something that our cats are all over.

And lastly, if you’re a regular reader, you know that helping homeless and abandoned animals is a passion of ours. All the proceeds from the sales of this Nutrish line goes to help animals in need (to the tune of over $6 million so far!).

And THAT is totally a cause I can get behind.

Nutrish is having a Purrsonality Sweepstakes and you can like Nutrish on Facebook and enter for your chance to win. Weekly prizes of kitty items, plus the opportunity to win the $1000 grand prize and a supply of Nutrish. The contest is open until May 31st.

*This is a sponsored post on behalf of my work with The Motherhood and their client. As always, all opinions are completely my own.

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Comments

  1. Jaylyn says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Dear Rachel,

    Regarding your Real Chicken & Brown Rice dry cat food recipe, on the front of the bag you have stated, “No poultry by product “Meal”. On the back of the cat food bag you have stated that it has “Chicken Meal” in this recipe. You are contradicting yourself!! You really need to be fully aware of what you are printing on your packaging!

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  2. Sarah Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    April 17, 2014 at 7:26 am

    I feed my dogs the dog version of this kibble, and they like it. After years of having to head 30 minutes out of the way to buy expensive dog food (or hours each week making their food), it’s a relief to have this option for when I need something quick and easy for them.
    Sarah Caron (Sarah’s Cucina Bella) recently posted..The Best Things I Ate (Out): March 2014

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  3. Yvonne says

    May 3, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Rachael, is your wet cat food grain free?

    Reply
  4. Brendalyn Drews says

    June 3, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Sometimes we will cook plain chicken or steak for our cats to mix things up a bit, always good to focus on healthy eating for your pets!

    Reply

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
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