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How To help Your Cat Shed Those Unwanted Pounds

How To Help Your Cat Shed Those Unwanted Pounds

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 22, 2021
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Food

Some cats eat a lot of cat food at night and pack on the pounds. Do not overfeed your feline friends. Do not give more than three little cat snack pieces to your cat per day. An indoor cat needs no more than 1/2 cup of dry cat food daily. Your cat should eat one small can of wet food for every 3.5 pounds of body weight. Take away your cat’s food at night if the food dish appears empty in the morning.

Health Problems With An Obese Cat

An overweight cat can become diabetic and lethargic. A heavy cat can become arthritic, making jumping up and down tricky and moving around without pain. Fat cats can have asthmatic attacks and heart problems. Heavy cats will have trouble cleaning themselves after using the litter box as they can no longer bend around. Fat cats get more dander, and their fur is not as bright and shiny anymore.

Steps In Your Home

I have a cat bed in the hallway upstairs when the sun hits. My cats love to take turns sleeping in the warm cat bed. They get exercise by running up and down the steps. My cat’s litter boxes, food, and water are in my basement. My cats have to go up and down the steps multiple times daily to eat, drink and relieve themselves, which gives them some exercise. I have a step stool for cats by my bed so my older cat can quickly get in and out of my body.

Cat Exercise Wheel

One fast cat is a good way for indoor cats to exercise and eliminate unwanted pounds. Put some catnip on a string or in a cat toy that holds catnip, and your kitty will try to catch it, and he will be able to master the cat wheel, his heart rate will go up, and he will burn off calories.

Buy Cat Toys So You And Your Cats Can Interact Together

Buy stick toys for cats with fish on the end of the string. Throw the fish toward your cat and let him eventually grab it and run off with it so he thinks he got the day’s catch. Buy cat treat balls that make your cat work to get his cat treats. Cats love to play with catnip-filled mice, balls, singing birds, plastic lizards, frogs, sponge balls, and crunchy balls. Balls with rattles and many more cat toys. Cats love circle game toys with a mouse or a ball. My cats spend a lot of time playing with their circle ball toys. Sometimes I will spin the ball around, and one of my cats will soon take over. Cats love cat trees with dangling balls and ropes they can play with. Think of things that will keep your cat on the move so he will be a lean-looking cat that will live for many happy and healthy years to come. I hope you and your cat stay in shape and reap the benefits of your exercise routine.

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Accountability For Your Actions

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 19, 2021
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You Are Accountable For Your Actions

Think before you act. If you destroy something, you should be held accountable. I have heard people say the government will pay for that. The tax money comes from all of us, and all are paying for something you destroy. People have destroyed national monuments, saying the government will pay for that. All of us will pay for the destroyed monument with higher entry fees into the parks. The destroyed monuments will never look the same and will decay much faster once their original structure has been damaged. Parks and monuments are for future generations to enjoy. Protect and respect your parks and monuments so young people can want them for many generations. You will be accountable to God for your actions while alive on earth.

Trying To Pass The Buck

Do not blame someone else for your ignorance and lack of respect for other people’s property. If you make a mess, clean it up. No one should hold your hand and tell you to clean up after yourself. I have seen people put garbage in a garage when the dumpster is only 3 feet away. Kids will say the other student did it when standing right next to the item they ruined. Stop trying to pass the buck and be responsible and upstanding in your community. If you got a new bike for your kids for Christmas free from the Salvation Army, do not go out the next day and get one from another place. Take only one item so that other people can have at least one.

Never Destroy Anything

Help people repair items that need fixing. When you break out windows on a building, you and all your friends will pay for those windows down the road. The store will have to charge more for the items to compensate for replacing the windows. No one wins when you destroy things. When you kill something, it shows a lack of intelligence on your part or of anyone taking part in it. Fixing damaged items costs millions of dollars every year. Everyone’s insurance goes up every year to select destroyed things. Your vandalism and no respect for others’ property will cost you dearly. You may not be able to get a job when your future employer reads your rap sheet. All of your arrests and criminal records are public knowledge that follows you around and around like a Merry Go Round.

Raise Your Kids So That They Are Held Accountable For Their Actions

If you see your child breaking something, explain to them that that is unacceptable behavior in your household or anywhere they may go. If they throw a rock through the neighbor’s window,w make them pay for the window and apologize to the neighbor for what they did. If you see them destroying public property, make them pay the store owner out of their allowance. Teach your children the correct values to have in life, as they will take them far.

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Walking On Your Vacation

Shopping At Stores

My friend and I stayed in a hotel in the central part of town. We would take off from the hotel in the morning and shop at the local stores. It is fun to look at the sights and shops while walking around. We would stop at local museums and buy concert tickets in the evening. I tried on a pair of shoes I liked and carried them back to my hotel room. I once purchased a Christmas wreath that I moved to the local post office I sent home. Many stores would offer free shipping to your beautiful home, so I would not have to return it to my hotel room. I found an old toy store on vacation in France with beautiful toys like those I had years ago. I purchased a wind-up toy pig, a robot, and an old car with a man driving it with his duster outfit on. I have found beautiful crosses in the windows of stores that I love to wear.

Looking At Sights And Scenery While You Walk

I have walked into bakeries and purchased their excellent baked goods. They make for a good evening dessert after a day of walking and taking in all of the sights and sounds. After reviewing their menu, you can walk into the local restaurants and see which one you want to eat. My friend and I went on an old train engine for a ride after we saw their sign that the train ride would start in one hour. It was so much fun riding in that little passenger train car. We have walked up to old lighthouses and taken a tour of them. I love old lighthouses, what they stand for, and how many lives they have saved over the years.

Outdoor Markets

I love going to the outdoor markets in Europe. I have found beautiful gifts to give people for Christmas. I have found a unique one of the k and items. I have purchased old books, handmade wooden items for kitchen use, socks, shirts, toys for my pet cats, and much more. I bought a big antique serving plate for my friend for her birthday. I purchased a handmade flute and Turkish delights in Turkey. I also purchased a small Turkish rug. I love looking at fresh-cut flowers and produce items. I have purchased fresh fruit at outdoor markets to eat in my hotel room at night, which is a healthy snack to eat in the evening. I bought a cuckoo clock in Germany.

Walking On A Vacation Is Good For You

You can talk to some locals as you walk along and ask them where you might go for a concert, opera, play, and more tickets. I asked them where some of their favorite restaurants were located. People tend to be very helpful in directing you to find something you may want to look at in town. The exercise you get while walking will keep you from gaining weight on your trip. Keep walking, and you will be surprised by what you will see and be able to do on your walking adventures on your upcoming vacations.

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I Can Accomplish That

Determination

If I am determined to do something, I can get it done. If one has their mind set on accomplishing a goal and keeps working on it, one can most likely reach your goal. Think of your mission coming to fruition and how wonderful that will be. Never let someone tell you not to try something because they don’t think you can do it. If they are correct, at least you tried to do it, which is an achievement. If you never try to enrich your life and move forward with new plans and ideas, you will stagnate and not be happy or accomplish what you could have to improve the world.

Education

You will never regret going to college as you can accomplish much more with a college degree than without one. Most jobs require at least a master’s degree today, which are high-paying, lasting jobs. You must have the vast computer knowledge to get top-quality employment today. If you do not know how to use a computer effectively and efficiently,

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Eye Cancer and Your Cat

I once had a Calico kitten, and I named her Cleopatra. Cleopatra was a beautiful light-colored Calico cat. Cleopatra loved to play with her Mother’s tail. Cleo was born on my farm in the barn we had. She had three siblings of various colors. Her Mother was an excellent huntress and would come home with gophers and mice she had killed. Cleo would follow me everywhere. She helped me when I was repairing items outdoors. Cleo would rub up against me constantly and purr away. She was the excellent company when I was outdoors.

Cleo would chase leaves and pounce on them as a kitten. She followed her Mother on her Mother’s hunting expeditions. Her Mother taught her all of her excellent hunting skills. Cleo kept up with her Mother as far as her hunting skills were concerned. Her brother and sisters would play together constantly. Her brother was an all-black kitten; one sister was a yellow tabby, and the other was a gray-striped tabby cat.

Cleo was always very healthy and energetic. She loved climbing up in the hay loft and sleeping in the excellent hay. I think she had the significant threat of a pigeon now and then. I also saw some rabbit fur on occasion in the barn.

When Cleo was about six years old, I noticed her eye was watering and was full of matter. I put eye drops in her eyes and saw they were not helping her. I took her to my vet, who diagnosed her with eye cancer. Cleo got along fine for about nine months. I noticed her eye was getting worse. My vet had told me that he could not operate on her and that the eye cancer had spread to her brain. I decided to have Cleopatra put to sleep. I never want to see any pet suffer. Cleopatra was a fantastic loving cat.

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Memorable And Honor Roll Cats

Memorable and Honor Roll Cats

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 8, 2021
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I have had many cats in my life. All of my cats have made a significant impression on my life.

Flossie was my very first cat. I have a picture of my Father showing her to me in my baby stroller. It was love at first sight for cats for the rest of my life. Flossie would sit with me while I swung in my swing set. She would wait with me while I waited for the school bus. She was a constant and comforting friend.

Blacknose was Flossie’s kitten. She was a beautiful Calico cat. I have a picture of both of us on my tricycle. She has her paws hanging over the handlebars and is looking straight ahead. She was a loving cat like her Mother.

Blackie and her son Midnight were beautiful cats. Blackie had many kittens in her ten years of life. She was an excellent huntress. When I would sit on the steps of my house, she would always sit in my lap and purr away. Midnight was a shiny and gorgeous black cat. He was a good hunter.

Hoover was a beautiful yellow and white striped female cat. I named her after are vacuum cleaner. I was only five years old then. Hoover put up with me holding her like a five-year-old would.

Schnitzel was a yellow and white cat that tolerated me dressing him in doll clothes. He was very kind and gentle. He lived to be ten years old.

Leonardo was a long-haired yellow cat that would sit with me under a tree while I did my math homework. Whenever I would do my homework outdoors, he would keep me company. He was an excellent lap cat.

Sebastian started growling one evening as he looked out the picture window. He piqued my curiosity, so I looked out the window and saw a man walking down the gravel road at 9:00 PM. I pulled my shade down after that. When I first brought Sebastian into my house as a kitten, he gathered up all of the toy mice and placed them in a nice row. He wanted me to see that he was an excellent hunter. He lived to be thirteen years old.

Red was a red tabby cat that one of my vets gave me. I bought a circle toy with a ball in the middle from Kmart. Red learned to spin the ball around with his left or right paw. He was very proud of his accomplishment. When company came, Red would show off his skills at batting the ball with his feet. He would look at everyone in the room to ensure they were watching him.

My outdoor cat Maggie kept me company while I wrote this post. She purred away and rubbed against the area where I was working.

I have had too many outstanding cats to mention them all. I am sure you have had memorable and remarkable cats, also.

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Living A Purposeful Life

What Is Your Purpose In Life

You will find your life has many purposes for many people to be impacted by what you do with your life. Take care of what you do and pursue in life. What you do with your life will be seen by many and will affect many people. God has a given purpose for each one of us. If we do not listen and observe, we might not find the true purpose for our lives. God wants us to help spread the good news and be excellent stewards that see and recognize the needs of others. It would be best if you did not have to be paid to help older adults as it should be given to help them out of faith and humanity toward others. God allows all of us 24/7, and he asks for nothing in return except that we accept him as our Father in heaven. As a good steward, you help people in dire need or going through difficult times. If everyone has to be paid to be a good steward, we are genuinely in a bad state regarding our relationship with God and everyone in this World. We are doomed if we no longer reach out to others with Christian love and fellowship.

Your Occupation

Does your occupation genuinely help others, or are you in it just for the money? Money is the root of all evil as it will not keep you company or buy true friends. Money does not care about your well-being or comfort you in sickness and health. You are doomed to failure if money consumes your every waking loss. Remember, it is truly better to give than to receive. I hope your occupation helps enrich the lives of others. If you own a store, pretend you are a customer in your store now and then. You will probably make a few changes after you have put the shoe on the other foot. Be friendly and kind to all that enter your door and thank them when they leave your store. A store without a friendly and knowledgeable staff will be doomed to failure. Know all of your merchandise and stand behind what you sell. Teach others what you have learned, and do not l, et your skills or gifts be buried with you.

Finding Your True Purpose In Life May Take Awhile

It may take a near-death experience for you to find your true purpose in life. One grows closer to God when one goes through a near-death experience. You want to spread God’s good works more than ever. God has saved you from death so you may distribute the good results and let everyone know what God has done for you. You will become more vocal and kind, and it will be easy to talk to others when you know God is always by your side 24/7. Go out and live a purposeful life with God by your side.

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Bean & Bistro Located In Northwood

Bean & Bistro Located In Northwood, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 1, 2021
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Coffee, Chai Tea, And More

I love the coffee at Bean and Bistro. I have had their lattes, cappuccinos, and regular and decaffeinated coffee. Their coffee has a nice mild flavor, and I love the aroma of the coffee. I love their vanilla chai tea and their hot chocolate. I have had vanilla, pumpkin spice, caramel, and other flavored coffee drinks. All of their coffee is made to perfection. If you ask for a lot of foam in your coffee, you will get that.

Breakfast and Cinnamon Rolls And Cookies

I love their Wednesday burrito breakfast special. I order the burrito with ham in it, which is delicious. I love all the food at Bean & Bistro in Northwood, Iowa. The burrito is filled with hash browns and cheese that I ordered. You can get your burrito with ham, bacon, or sausage, which also comes with sour cream. The special comes with a large cup of coffee and cream if you want it. Their cinnamon rolls are the best cinnamon rolls that I have ever eaten in my life. The frosting is a light brown cinnamon that gives it the right amount of sweetness. I wouldn’t say I like cake icing cinnamon rolls as they are way too sweet, and they do not make those which I am glad for. They also make another outstanding cheesecake cinnamon roll. The cinnamon roll has cheesecake on top of it, and I love cheesecake. I generally take home two cinnamon rolls to have later on. I would highly recommend trying their cinnamon rolls as they are mouth-watering. I like to take home some of their cookies to snack on. I have tried their chocolate chip cookies and more.

Lunch

They have various kinds of wraps that come with chips. They have a grilled cheese sandwich which comes with tomato soup. I have tried their soup and loved that it was not spicy, as I wouldn’t say I like spicy foods. Their grilled chicken wrap is delicious. They have smash burgers with caramelized onions, bacon, Swiss cheese, and homemade chips. They have daily lunch specials that are very generous and filling. I love all the food at Bean and Bistro n Northwood, Iowa.

The Owner And Staff

The owner always asked me how my food was, which I appreciated. She works in the kitchen with gloves on while she prepares your food. Her co-worker is an excellent barista, and they both have pleasant personalities. They take time to visit with you and put a smile on your face. I ordered six cinnamon rolls one day for other pothers to pick up when I arrived. They were ready to go when I got there.

The Atmosphere

The restaurant is nicely decorated. I love the antiques in the restaurant, as there are two old coffee grinders and a neat little antique corner table with a mirror. She has pictures of people drinking coffee and old coffee signs on the walls. There are more interesting antique pieces to look at. You can see her care in preparing food in the kitchen while waiting. Take a nice little drive and have coffee, breakfast, lunch, cinnamon rolls, and more at Bean & Bistro in Northwood, Iowa.

Italian Night

She will start Italian night starting Saturday in March from 5 to 8 PM; she will bring your wine or spirits to enjoy while eating Italian food. There will be an uncorking fee for your wine or spirits. What an excellent way to spend a Saturday evening with friends or family.

The Bistro Bed and Breakfast

She has a Bed and Breakfast above her Bistro. You can spend a lovely quiet evening above her Bistro and get served one of her fantastic breakfast items and your choice of hot coffee or other hot drinks that she has.

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Stay Anchored To Your Beliefs

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 29, 2021
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Stay True To Your Beliefs

Do not let someone sway you to do something that contradicts your beliefs. Stay with what works for you, and do not try to copy someone else’s methods or what works for them, as it will likely not be a proper fit for you. Continue with a job you like, and do not keep moving to other jobs constantly. You can move on to a career that stands for what you want to do in your life that will better you and help others.

Throw Out Your Anchor

Never let anyone try to take away what anchors you in your life. God, family, friends, neighbors, jobs, and pets should be positive anchors in your life. Never pull up your anchor without considering it, as your ship may drift away and sink deep onto the ocean floor. Your anchor is like your roots in life. The origins of the tree nourish it and refresh it day after day. Stay nourished and rejuvenated, and then you can help yourself and others you meet on life’s journey.

Your Home Can Be An Anchor In Your Life

We grow very attached to the home that we grew up in. Home is where the heart is. We are familiar with all the sounds that our homes make in the winter months with the temperature changes. We remember family gatherings over the years and happy times growing up. We can see our Grandparents, parents, and children as they were while living in the house. There is no place like home, as the home is a solid anchor.

God Is My Anchor

Without God as my anchor in life, I would drift away into uncharted waters that would be choppy and scary with every current move. God shows us love and mercy and carries us when we cannot walk alone. God has gotten me through every storm that I have encountered in my life. Gods give me an excellent outlook on life even when times are difficult. Make sure you stay anchored to God, and you will never drift into uncharted shark-infested waters. Some people will try to cut off your anchor in life. Stay clear from false prophets and people who promise you the moon, the wind, and the stars, as you know they cannot deliver on their trumped promises. God fulfills every one of his promises to you. Stay anchored, my friends.

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The Art Of Becoming The Well Seasoned Traveler Part 2

The Art of Becoming The Well Seasoned Traveler Part 2

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 25, 2021
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Keep Your Passport And Valuables Attached To Your Person

Keep your passport in a passport holder that goes around your neck with a metal rope that cannot be cut. Keep your money in a money belt or have a zippered container to safely pin to your clothing with a place for your passport. Make sure you always have them attached to your person. Make sure your plane tickets are where you can find them in a hurry. Keep a copy of your receipt for your hotel room and vouchers that you will have to see local attractions. Keep phone numbers for your hotel on you if you get lost while walking about, as they can direct you back to your room. Take a cell phone with you that can be used abroad using a different sim card. Keep emergency numbers with you at all times if someone has to tell someone that you are sick and need medical care.

Take Change With You For Using Rest Rooms Abroad

Most restrooms abroad require you to put the exact amount of change in so a bar will lift all, lowing you use the bathroom. They will not let you in if you do not have a chance. Some bathrooms have matrons sitting by the door asking for more money than they should before they will let you in. Stores do not have bathrooms for the general public. Gas stations also charge users for their toilets. Restaurants want you to buy something before they let you use their restrooms. Once, I used a toilet in a drug store, and she locked me in the bathroom. My friend told her she had to let me out, and luckily, she let me out before we missed our bus back to our hotel for the night. The matron barely let us in one restroom, and she started pounding on the door with a billy club. The matron yelled at us in a train station while we used the restroom. One restroom at a restaurant had men and women using the same toilet. Using the bathroom overseas can be quite an experience you will soon forget.

Allow Time For Unexpected Adventures On Your Trip

We had a plane ride over the islands in Hawaii that I genuinely enjoyed. Our guide told us the history of each island, and we toured an orchid greenhouse. He sold one orchid bulb overseas for $10000.00. We went in a submarine and saw fish and giant turtles in the clear waters of Hawaii. We visited Stonehenge in England, which I had always wanted to see. If you see a day trip, make reservations to go on it since you will probably regret that you did not see it if your heart was set on seeing it. We booked several ballets, operas, and concerts, which I enjoyed immensely. Do not be afraid to look at local attractions such as monuments, museums, and much more on the spur of the moment, as that moment may never reoccur.

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