As many of you know who have cats, there are cat products that are "meh" cute, and cat products that are "mega" cute. Today, in honor of Cody's 11th birthday (which was April 1st), I am ecstatic to share with you two products that are seriously "mega" cute that were aptly described by Designboom.com as being a "“stroke of Warhol-esque genius.” As hard as I tried I couldn't come up with a description more fitting!
The products I am referring to are the Mega Milk Carton and the Monster Cheese Wedge that were created by Dawn LaFontaine from Cat in the Box.
While it seems to be a universal truth in the cat world that cats are attracted to boxes, some cats, such as Cody, take a little bit longer to acclimate to them. Cody isn't the norm. MOST cats are drawn to boxes. I am sure most of you, if you are honest, will admit to having some old, beat-up, nasty looking boxes around your home that you wouldn't dare part with because your cat LOVES them. Guests enter your home, if they live with cats they "get it", if they don't, they probably think you are in the midst of moving. Dawn, an animal lover from childhood, got the idea for these darling boxes after visiting her mother’s cat sitter and finding her otherwise
lovely living room cluttered with old Amazon boxes. “They’re for the cats,”
she’d sheepishly explained to her at the time.
Lightbulb Moment!
Dawn wondered, why do cat owners
put up with dirty, ugly boxes in their home? Why not fill your home with clever, fun, cardboard boxes that can also be disassembled and put away when you have
company? Cat In the Box was born!!
The darling boxes are made in the USA from recycled cardboard
and are imprinted with human-grade soy inks. Did I mention that they are HIGHLY "Instagram-able!!"
When Dawn contacted me to see if I would be interested in having Cody try out the box of his choice, after visiting her website I JUMPED at the chance! Some of you are thinking, "wait, I thought Cody doesn't like boxes?" Yes, that is true MOST of the time. Frankly I didn't care. I view these boxes as being pieces of modern cat art! When I saw the Mega-Milk Carton it was love at first sight!
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| Could this be ANY cuter? |
The Mega Milk Carton is approximately 26 inches tall and 12 1/2 inches wide and deep. Holes are approximately 6 1/2 inches in diameter. The box has hook-and-loop dots which enable it to be disassembled for flat storage, and then reassembled again. Attractively priced at $29.99, includes FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S!!
When Cody's Mega Milk Carton arrived what I IMMEDIATELY LOVED was THERE WAS NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!! NONE! I took it out of the box and didn't have to tax my feeble mind with trying to put it together. It was ready to go!
At first, Cody wasn't impressed. I emailed Dawn terrified that he wouldn't use it. One of MANY things I LOVE about Cat in the Box is that Dawn "gets" cats. She wasn't ruffled one bit. She explained to me that each cat is different (intellectually I knew that, but I wanted Cody to instantly use it because I love it so much!), Dawn suggested that I turn the milk carton on its side.....she said many cats are more attracted to it that way. Voila!!! It worked!
Why Are Cats Drawn to Boxes?
While perusing the Cat in the Box website I learned there is a science that explains why cats are attracted to boxes! A few things I learned are that cats like warmer areas, and corrugated boxes function as wonderful "insulators" for cats! They also offer "stress relief" by giving them an area to hide. There is another reason and you can visit the Cat in the Box website to find that out!
Cat in the Box Truly Cares
Remember I mentioned to Dawn that I was concerned that Cody wouldn't use the Mega Milk Carton I had chosen? Well, without batting a paw, Dawn immediately offered to send me the adorable Monster Cheese Wedge to see if that might appeal to him more. She even enclosed a darling note that said "Ok Cody, let's see what you think of this one!!!"
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| He loved it! |
Assembled, the Monster Cheese Wedge Box is approximately 22 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. Holes are approximately 6 1/2 inches in diameter. The box has hook-and-loop dots which enable it to be disassembled for flat storage, and then reassembled again.
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| Photo Courtesy of Cat in the Box |
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| Photo Courtesy of Cat in the Box |
RECEIVE $5 OFF OF YOUR BOX PURCHASE!!
Cody and I give these boxes a resounding 4 PAWS UP!! Kitties by now you have to be pawing at the computer ready to get your very own boxes from Cat in the Box, right? OF COURSE I am right! Along with a give-away (see details below), Dawn is offering my readers a $5 off code which will be active for 30 days after this post is live. There are TWO ways you can use this code:
1). Enter the code CodyandCaren at checkout
2) Simply click this link:
https://thecatisinthebox.com/discount/CodyandCaren
GIVE-AWAY!!
Now, there is another reason I decided to have the give-away today, today happens to be World Party Day !! "It is based on the idea that peace is not the opposite of war,
merely its absence. The real opposite of war is party, and World Party Day aims
to synchronise a massive, world-wide party to celebrate everything that’s good
and optimistic."
So, birthdays are "GOOD AND OPTIMISTIC" right? Why of course!
"Pass the
food and turn up the music” is a common slogan on World Party Day, but today I say "Pass the Mega Milk Carton and the Monster Cheese Wedge and turn up the music!!" We're celebrating my birthday!! The premise of World Party Day is that everyone in the world is joined in party, so
you can really do anything you like as long as it involves celebrating the joy
of existence. Well we are celebrating the joy of Cody's existence with a give-away!!
HOW TO ENTER:
The give-away is open to those who are 18 and over and reside in the U.S. ONE PERSON WILL WIN THEIR CHOICE OF EITHER THE MEGA MILK CARTON OR THE MONSTER CHEESE WEDGE. (We chose NOT to use rafflecopter for this give-away to make it easier to enter!)
READ CAREFULLY: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED: YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT STATING WHICH BOX YOU WANT.
The comments will be counted and assigned a number. The lucky winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on or around Friday, April 13th. Good luck!!!
Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by Cat in the Box. I am being compensated with product and payment for featuring this content but Cat Chat With Caren and Cody only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Cat in the Box is not responsible for the content in this review/give-away.
