We’ve got two cats at home and while we love them to death, both pose some special challenges. Our oldest cat, Mimi, is sedentary and overweight, while Roscoe, the younger cat is full of energy. We needed to get Mimi’s weight down, but Roscoe plays too rough for her. Unfortunately, Roscoe himself gets bored with no playtime, and starts attacking our drapes and even knocking things off furniture.

Our vet didn’t offer a lot of help, other than to suggest that we put Mimi on a special diet and keep Roscoe in one room while we are out of the house. Then a friend of ours, who also has cats, told us about the Cat’s Meow toy. This is a great, automated cat toy that works wonders with both cats. Both are getting the stimulation and exercise that they need, and Mimi’s lost weight and Roscoe no longer destroys my curtains.

How It Works

Cat’s Meow is a yellow fabric disk with a little device that resembles a mouse “running” underneath it. When you turn Cat’s Meow on (just push a button) the “mouse” begins scrambling under the cloth, attracting your cat’s attention. The device keeps running no matter how often your cat manages to make a catch. Even better, the device switches directions and speeds, holding your cat’s interest.

Pros and Cons

Like anything, Cat’s Meow has its pros and cons. Here are a few of both:

Pros:

  • Unlike some cat toys, such as dangling feather rods, you don’t need to be present for Cat’s Meow to work.
  • Jingle and foil balls can get caught behind furniture or in corners. This makes a mess for you to clean up and eventually your cat will get bored of trying to retrieve them. With Cat’s Meow, this is no longer an issue.
  • Great exercise for overweight cats.
  • Keeps younger cats, particularly those that are the only household cat, occupied and out of mischief.
  • Speeds up and slows down automatically. Keeps your cat interested while also providing a workout.
  • Light and portable, you can use Cat’s Meow in any room.
  • Cat’s Meow entertains humans as well: My family loves to watch the cats play with this wonderful toy.

Cons:

  • Only comes in one color, so you can’t match a room’s decor.
  • Requires batteries that will eventually need to be replaced.

Where to Buy

The best place to buy your Cat’s Meow toy is online from the official website. You’ll get a money back guarantee and they’ll even double your order (i.e. you’ll get two Cat’s Meow toys) for the cost of shipping and handling only.

Final Recommendation

If you have cats, Cat’s Meow is a no-brainer. It keeps your cats entertained and exercised without creating additional work for you. All you do is turn it on and let the toy do it’s job. Get a couple for your cats and I’m sure you’ll see a big difference in their behavior. Since you get a money back guarantee, you have nothing to lose.

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I’ve got a household of busy people: I do my best to make sure they get a decent breakfast before heading out to work or school, but I have to say that this can be a challenge. Sometimes the best I can do is give everyone a granola bar to eat in the car or on the bus, but I really hate doing that.

I’ve tried cooking breakfasts from scratch, but with different schedules (and the difficulty of getting kids up in time for breakfast), it’s hard to time things correctly.

Finally, one of my friends told me about the Rollie EggMaster. It’s an upright cooker that quickly cooks eggs in a convenient tube shape. You can eat them with a knife and fork, or wrap them in a napkin, tortilla, or even a hotdog bun for easy, on-the-go eating. Even better, you can use the Rollie to create interesting appetizers and omelets, too!

How the Rollie Works

The vertical cooking technology of the Rollie allows your eggs (or whatever else you are preparing) to cook quickly. Just crack your eggs into the Rollie, insert a skewer and you’ll have a cooked breakfast in just a few minutes. Cleaning is fast and easy as well.

Another awesome thing about the Rollie EggMaster is that you aren’t restricted to just eggs. You can add ingredients to your eggs or also add tortillas for delicious, homemade wraps. The included recipe book will give you tons of ideas.

Pros and Cons

Like anything you buy for your kitchen, Rollie has its pros and cons. Here are a few for you to ponder:

Pros:

  • Use one gadget to make breakfast, reduces cleanup time.
  • Rolled shape allows for one-handed eating, convenient when you are on the run. Kids love it too.
  • Rollie can be used to make creative hors d’oeuvres.
  • No added fat needed, just cooking spray.
  • Because you make your Rollies fresh, you don’t have to worry about strange additives and preservatives, as you would with prepared or fast food breakfast wraps.

Cons:

  • Can only make one Rollie at a time.
  • You’ll need to use non-stick cooking spray with your Rollie.

Where To Buy

I bought my Rollie online from the official website and I’d recommend getting yours there as well (I don’t think it’s sold in stores at the moment anyway). You’ll get the best price, plus a money back guarantee. You’ll also get a lot of free bonuses, such as a Rollie chopper (great for preparing veggies for omelets), a cleaning brush, skewers and more.

Final Recommendation

Whether you live alone or have several kids, the Rollie is an awesome way to quickly and easily prepare a nutritious breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack without using a lot of cookware or utensils. You’ll save money by making your own convenience food, and you’ll know exactly what goes into the food that you eat. With all the bonuses and the money back guarantee, I definitely recommend getting this product.

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