Sunday Selfies in Black & White

This week we're joining the Sunday Selfies blog hop 

in honor of our host The Cat On My Head's beloved Mauricio.

Pretty in Peonies #CaturdayArt

Visit more artsy kitties at Athena's Caturday Art blog hop!

And now our answers (all answered by Mommy this week) for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs!

1. My latest obsession is pita pockets. It's been so hot I've been living on sandwiches this summer, and I've been filling these with everything from BLT fixings to rice and beans.

2. I am so over summer and COVID.

3. I'm skilled at being thrifty. Yes, I love to shop and I splurge on my collections, but when it comes to basic household essentials I'm a dollar store junkie.

4. I'm not very good at saying no to Mudpie. That precious little face gets her anything she wants.

Unboxing July's CatLadyBox

The theme of July's CatLadyBox was Purr Paradise...here's what was inside!

Featured Cat Lady Artist: Little Oil from Taipei, Taiwan. This card is extra special to me because it reminded me of a memorable moment with my childhood cat Patch. He was leash trained to go out in the yard and one very hot day he sought out the shelter of a large leaf plant to shield him from the sun. My mom and I have commented so many times through the years about how adorable and smart that was, and this artwork practically recreates it.

Cat Eye Bamboo Sunglasses: I'm prone to headaches from the sun so I'm never without sunglasses year round. As a lover of all things from the 50s, the cat's eye design make these my new favorites, and I love the pink pouch they came in just as much!

Meow-libu Paw Tank: I never wear tank tops alone but instead like to put them over long-sleeved tees in the fall. Love the heart-shaped paw print! 

Ameowzing Makeup Case: I don't have nearly enough makeup to fill this darling bag so I'm looking for another use for it. Suggestions? Here's one idea, found on Instagram...

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Cosmetic case or tiny kitten bed, either works but one is a way cuter option! If you love cats and haven't already done so, check out @catladybox They have a monthly subscription box, filled with great goodies for cat lovers! Each month they also select different cat rescues to donate a portion of the sales to. 🐾🐾🐾 Featured in this photo is Griswold, he was a foster, but my husband loves him too much to part ways with him. I got him as a 3 week old kitten who was severely malnourished and close to death. Now he is thriving and the most playful kitten I have every had. #fosterfail #kittensofinstagram #catladybox

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Rad Surfboard & Sally the Seashell Cat Toys: Not very often do I get Mudpie's reaction to her new toys right out of the box, but this time I did. Even though it's been too hot to play she immediately started licking and rolling around with them.

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(Mostly) Wordless Wednesday: Beautiful Mistake

This picture was taken during a failed selfie attempt. Mudpie turned away at the last minute and the sun was way too bright behind her, but for some reason I think it's just beautiful. 

July Retro Country Rewind #MewsicMovesMe

Last year we premiered our mewsic feature "Retro Country Rewind," a look back at favorite songs that hit #1 during that month from 30, 35, 40 plus years ago. We have so much fun gathering the songs for it and hope you enjoy our selections. 

Let's take a look at July for this freebie week in the Mewsic Moves Me blog hop...

45 Years Ago - 1975, Touch the Hand, Conway Twitty

Swoon...

40 Years Ago - 1980, He Stopped Loving Her Today, George Jones

(Considered by many to be the greatest country song ever written.)

40 Years Ago - 1980, True Love Ways, Mickey Gilley

35 Years Ago - 1985, Love Don't Care (Whose Heart It Breaks), Earl Thomas Conley

30 Years Ago - 1990, The Dance, Garth Brooks

And now I'm glad I didn't know

The way it all would end, the way it all would go

Our lives are better left to chance 

I could have missed the pain

But I'd have had to miss the dance

Those lyrics pretty much say it all.

Let us know if you have a favorite this month!

Melted Mudpie #SundaySelfies

We're joining our friends at The Cat On My Head for the Sunday Selfies blog hop!

Painted Cat Parade #CaturdayArt

Meows from Mudpie!

This week I was super excited to be a part of the Painted Cat Parade presented by our sweet friends Peaches & Paprika in celebration of National Body Painting Day. Didn't they do a pawsome job turning me into a painted lady? (NO, not THAT kind!!!)

Visit more artsy kitties at Athena's Caturday Art blog hop!

And now our answers (all answered by Mommy this week) for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs!

1. When this pandemic is over, I hope to never hear things like unprecedented/uncertain times, we're all in this together, abundance of caution, wear a mask, self isolation and social distancing ever again. I'm so over all of it.

2. I have zero interest in anything summer-related.

3. I always look forward to Christmas in July. The only worthwhile part of July!

4. Summer heat is the bane of my existence. We've already had 12 days over 90 degrees this year, and the past 2 days have had a heat index of 100. That's just wrong in northern Vermont and I hate every minute of it!

Geez, all my fill ins are complaints! Guess the crazy heat has made me grouchy.