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		<title>How to Keep Cats Mentally Stimulated During Short Winter Days</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassi Anderson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t know about you, but these short (and often cold days) have me feeling a little stir crazy. I can assure you that my pal, Macaroni, isn&#8217;t immune to indoor boredom either! Having a kitten trapped inside during the winter isn&#8217;t for the faint of heart! So, I am always looking for ways to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>I don&#8217;t know about you, but these short (and often cold days) have me feeling a little stir crazy. I can assure you that my pal, Macaroni, isn&#8217;t immune to indoor boredom either! Having a kitten trapped inside during the winter isn&#8217;t for the faint of heart! So, I am always looking for ways to keep him stimulated! I&#8217;ve found some great ways to entertain him. I think you and your PURR-fect pal will also enjoy!</p>


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<p>We have been investing in lots of interactive toys! There&#8217;s a great variety out there, but I can assure you that Macaroni has worn the batteries out a few times on his butterfly toy. He also has a toy that is basically a glorified cat version of whack a mole with a little feather and he greatly enjoys that. If you prefer something a little simpler you can&#8217;t go wrong with a traditional laser pointer. We all get a kick out him running all over the house trying to catch that annoying red light! We try to incorporate a variety of toys in his repertoire to prevent him from getting too bored. Just like with my kiddos, I also like to rotate toys with my kitties as well. This is a great way to keep things fresh and prevent boredom.</p>


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<p>We&#8217;ve also purchased a few cat furniture pieces. This is a great way to give your pet a chance to utilize their natural instincts of climbing! We have a new cat tree that Macaroni can&#8217;t get enough of. We have a few cats in our household, so we do have multiple cat trees in our home. This is nice because Macaroni is a little much for my senior kitties at times. Everyone has their own space to explore and play! Don&#8217;t want to invest in a big cat tree? Try cutting a few holes in a cardboard box! I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve ever seen my cats turn down a new box to explore and play with. Crinkle up some packing paper and you will keep the entertained for at least a few hours!</p>


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<p>Don&#8217;t be afraid to find some fun cat friendly videos online. Growing up, I vividly remember having a &#8220;Cat TV&#8221; VHS that I would put on for my kitties when I would be gone for extended periods during the day. Although I no longer have that video I have found similar videos on Youtube that my cats enjoy watching. This is a great way to stimulate their natural desire to hunt and observe wildlife! Depending on your location, you may be able to create the real thing for your pet with a window seat and a bird feeder.</p>



<p>I hope that some of these give your cat some great mental stimulation and ensure that you don&#8217;t suffer from too much boredom during these short winter days! </p>



<p>Join the <a href="http://militarycatclub.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Military Cat Club</strong></a> for savings and exclusive giveaways made just for military families and their PURR-fect cats and kittens.</p>



<p>Find Out More with MyMilitarySavings.com and&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/category/pets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pets</a></strong>!</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cold and Flu season is always a stressful season, but with the addition of Covid, the game has changed this year. Staying on top of your health and knowing the difference of symptoms can help determine which course of action to take.  A recent coughing fit from a late summer cold left me gasping “not [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cold and Flu season is always a stressful season, but with the addition of Covid, the game has changed this year. Staying on top of your health and knowing the difference of symptoms can help determine which course of action to take. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A recent coughing fit from a late summer cold left me gasping “not Covid” while I was at work. Robitussin has been my go-to cough suppressant for ages! Not only can it suppress your cough, but it goes to work to help clear those nasty germs that are causing the cough in the first place. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We make sure that we keep <a href="https://www.mymilitarysavings.com/brands/gsk-consumer-healthcare/features">Robitussin</a> stocked in the house! From kids to older kids, it is the perfect solution to those Cold and cough symptoms. Knock out the cough, and get ready to enjoy the beautiful fall colors! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the Flu feels like it is making an appearance, we reach for <a href="https://www.mymilitarysavings.com/brands/gsk-consumer-healthcare/features">Theraflu</a>! While this is not advisable to give to younger children, for adults, it can make a difference in the duration of the illness. No one wants to get the Flu, so when those first symptoms appear &#8211; grab Theraflu for relief! It can also assist with those nasty fall and winter colds! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forget feeling miserable this year! Take advantage of these great savings at your local commissary, and stock up now! Don’t allow illness to keep you inside any longer this year! Visit the <a href="https://www.mymilitarysavings.com/brands/gsk-consumer-healthcare">GSK</a> page, and check out the hot deals that are currently available! Welcome fall with more cash in your pocket! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stay healthy this fall my friends! </span></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2018 07:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Generally in South Texas fall means a cooler summer. However, lately, old man winter has snuck up a little early and gave my skin a beating. Winter is so rough on my skin. In fact, it is harsh on this households skin in general. So in this household, we need a lotion that can&#8217;t keep [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Generally in South Texas fall means a cooler summer. However, lately, old man winter has snuck up a little early and gave my skin a beating. Winter is so rough on my skin. In fact, it is harsh on this households skin in general. So in this household, we need a lotion that can&#8217;t keep our skin moisturized while helping us parents improve the texture of aging skin. Luckily, we keep around the brand we trust, Gold Bond Ultimate. Not only does Gold Bond Ultimate strengthen skin, it increases resilience, and improves skins texture!</p>
<p>Our favorite Gold Bond Ultimate? Gold Bond<sup>®</sup>Ultimate Strength &amp; Resilience! Unfortunately, nobody can escape time, and during this process our skin loses vital lipids and proteins, causing it to look old before its time. However, Gold Bond<sup>®</sup>Ultimate Strength &amp; Resilience is specially formulated for aging skin, with a blend of 7 plumping moisturizers and 3 vitamins with proteins and lipids to help replenish moisture that has been lost from skin through the aging process, helping skin look stronger and feel more resilient.</p>
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<p>Another one of our favorites is the Gold Bond Men&#8217;s Intensive Therapy! My spouse is a huge Gold Bond fan! This lotion is so creamy, thick, and nourishing for the problematic skin. My husband has some severely dry skin, and Gold Bond Men&#8217;s Intensive Therapy has worked wonders!</p>
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<p><strong>Need More? Gold Bond<sup>®</sup>Ultimate Strength &amp; Resilience is clinically tested! </strong></p>
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<li>92% had improvement in moisture retention in 1 day</li>
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<p><strong>Key Ingredients:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Stress Response Proteins:</strong> Lock in moisture.</p>
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<p>And it gets even better because right now you can download a coupon <a href="http://www.goldbondultimate.com/coupon/">here</a> to save $1.00 off Gold Bond®! And be sure to visit <a href="https://www.mymilitarysavings.com/">https://www.mymilitarysavings.com/</a>  and click Brands, then Chattem for more savings, coupons, and deals!</p>
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