It wasn't until we found our second cat, Rocky, that we went from a family with a cat, to full on cat-lovers. Our first cat, Coco, was very temperamental on her own. She didn't like to be held or petted and she was so moody that at one point we had considered finding her a new home. That all changed one Saturday morning when my daughter and I were shopping at the farmer's market. We found an abandoned kitten and didn't have the heart to leave him behind. Introducing the cats to one another was a process, but now -- a year and a half later -- they are the best of friends! Coco is now a joy to have around, and Rocky is as sweet as can be.
We love our fur-babies and only want the best for them — which is why I choose Fresh Step OdorShield cat litter.
Fresh Step OdorShield at Sam's Club
With multiple cats, it only makes sense that I purchase their litter from Sam's Club. I just picked up this 42lb bag of Fresh Step OdorShield at my local Sam's Club and it will last us far longer than the regular sized boxes (at a better price, too!).
Fresh Step OdorShield is different because it uses natural odor-fighting technology to improve odor control. Along with carbon, which is standard in cat litter to trap and filters odor, chlorophyll and essential oils are added to neutralize both odor and bacteria. The triple action formula of Fresh Step OdorShield keeps our litter boxes smelling fresher, longer; which is better for my family and our kitties.
What I Love About Fresh Step OdorShield from Sam's Club
1. The clumping formula smells fresh and is easy to scoop out of the litter box
2. Fresh Step lasts longer than other cat litter brands that I have tried
2. The 42lb bag is resealable and has 80% less packaging than pails
3. Chlorophyll and essential oils are natural ingredients that help stop odor and bacteria
4. Fragrance is embedded in the clay and activated by cat's paws
5. My cats love it!
Plus, when you buy new and improved Fresh Step OdorShield at Sam's Club, you get double Paw Points! Each time you buy Fresh Step, you get points
that can be redeemed for PAWsome stuff, including free product coupons and cat toys.
Cat-Bearding
Have you heard of Cat-Bearding? My daughter is really on top of the latest trends and she recently introduced me to Cat-Bearding. It's kind of silly, but you take photos with your cat's head tilted back in front of your face, which resembles a beard. Yes, my daughter HAD to try it with Rocky (Coco wanted no part of cat-bearding!).
How to Cat Beard
1. Hold your cat in your lap, facing away from you.
2. Gently tilt your cat's head back until their nose is aligned with yours.
3. Take a selfie, or have someone snap a photo of your cat beard.
4. Publish to the interwebz 😉
Not all cat's will want to be cat-bearded — by the third time Rocky was about bearded out, so we gave him some treats for his effort.
Have you tried Cat-bearding!?
Amber Trievel
HAHA. I don't have a cat, but I wonder if my dog would be up for some dog bearding? =]
Donna
I love the look on Rocky's face in the first pic... and the cat bearding photo is AWEsome! We don't have a cat, but my son has been asking for one. 🙂
Jennifer
I don't have cats but I have done a dog bearding picture with both my dogs. the picture with my Chihuahua looked funnier (my other dog is a big Lab) I'm guessing because her face is so teeny tiny compared to mine.
JanetGoingCrazy
What a great cat-bearding pic! I need to try this with my dogs, I think. Thanks for the step-by-step - very helpful!
Colleen
Your cats are beautiful and love the green eyes. Also love the cat-bearding pic made me laugh!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
Such pretty cats! We use this brand as well.
Jenn
Adorable! Now I want to try cat bearding with Cricket.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
I am going to have to make my daughter do that purely for my own entertainment!
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
Lol at catbearding, and I love the cat names!
courtney
I've been seeing cat bearding a lot lately haha.. Love Fresh step btw, it was the only litter that didn't hold stink!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids
Your kitties are so pretty and that picture of your daughter cat bearding is too funny! This sounds like a great kitty litter!
HilLesha
Pretty kitties! 🙂
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins
Your kitties are so cute!
Marcie W.
What beautiful cats! My parents use Fresh Step litter for their cat Bob and it must work wonderfully because you can never smell a thing.
Robin {Mom Foodie}
Your daughter has lovely almost feline eyes, so she makes one heck of a cat bearder...lol
Theresa
The cat bearding photo is so cute!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick
hahaha that cat bearding photo...best.picture.ever! I had to do a double take for a second there.
Kira
I don't have cats but I always adore them and yours are no exception they're too cute.
Shell Feis
That picture is hilarious! I love that that container uses so much less packaging!
Lolo
That picture with your daughter is awesome!! I am too allergic to get that close.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag
That is nutty! I've never heard of cat bearding. If I had a cat I would probably take pics like that.
Mellisa
You have some adorable fur babies.
Kathleen
This is the only brand of litter we will use for our cats!
Amber K
I just lol'd at cat bearding 🙂 Great post.
Tricia @ Night owl mama
we always used fresh step when we had a cat. I miss our kitty so much. Cat bearding that's something I've never heard of
Angela
Oh my gosh, you are cracking me up with that catbearding. You have adorable cats!
Tammy
Ha ha ha - I had no idea that's what Cat-Bearding was! I've seen the pictures but didn't know that's what it was called.
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks)
GREAT POST!!! Love it!! Such a cute video too! Nice job! Your cats are so cute and we use this litter too! Works great!
April Decheine
I have got to try this with my cats, maybe the kitties will be easier LOL, great pics! Will have to try this litter out as well.
Bonnie Von Dohre
Your cats are beautiful.
Tara
That's great! I'm so going to have to try it with my cats 🙂
Kerri (TheMaven)
Love your video! 🙂
Laurie
I never realized she has your yellow-gold eyes.
Toni
I can't say I have tried cat bearding yet, but maybe it's time! I don't know if my cats would be pleased with cat bearding, but it sure would make a great picture. Our kitten Marley looks very similar to your Coco, such beautiful coloring. Thanks for a great post 🙂
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com
New trend, eh? LOL, can't say I've ever cat bearded yet 🙂
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