I have used the disposable potty pads for Birkin for a year now and they work sometimes, but mainly they are a pain. This is because they tend to leak through as he has gotten bigger and he has trouble getting on the middle of the pad rather than the edge. It’s quite a pain to have to clean up leaks and buy several packs a month.

I have heard of Potty Patch and other reusable potty pad devices for pets and most recently I found one called the Pup-Head Potty. This potty device is made up of three tiers, a non-slide base, a middle layer, and a top layer of some special astro turf type synthetic grass.

I haven’t ordered one yet, however, with every mess I clean up and every purchase of more disposable pads the idea is becoming more and more wonderful. The reviews say that most dogs take to it rather quickly and have a better understanding of whether they are on or off of it so no edge problems.

Hopefully I will get one soon and give you my own review of this product. Here are some pics of a round mini potty and square mini potty from Pup-Head. Have a kawaii day!

For you ladies out there, like me, that hate to use public restrooms especially at gas stations, concerts, airplanes, etc. any type of port-o-potty or no access to one when camping or traveling, then this amazing product is for you!

Wow…lol I just reread what I wrote and it sounds like a commercial ad for this product. Oh well, I stumbled upon this cool invention the other day on the internet. It’s called the Pstyle, a specially curved plastic device that is made for women to pee into while standing up.

Ok, before you say “eww gross”, here’s the thing: it is small, discrete, and way more sanitary than sitting on a gross toilet that everyone has sat on to do their buisness. You simply go into the device over the toilet or ground, wipe it or rinse it off, and go on. If you’re in a stall, you can wipe it with a hand wipe or toilet paper and then wash it with soap and water later.

I thought it sounded very convenient and much cleaner than sitting on a gross public toilet. There are several websites that sell this $12.00. Here are some pics. I know it’s weird, but it is a good idea I think…just like the Diva Cup, which I have a link to on my blogroll and page about on the “Kawaii Inventions for Women”. Have a kawaii day!

I like many types of sunglasses and I found a brand last year that was very interesting. They are made by Nooka, a unique brand that makes sunglasses, watches, belts, wallets, and other accessories out of a silicone-injected material. They are a bit on the pricey side for sunglasses and I have yet to acquire a pair yet but I am still a big fan. They look so cool. Check out their site at www.nooka.com . Here are some pics. Have a kawaii day!

A lipgloss that doesn’t stick to your hair…Hmm, does it really exist? Well, Covergirl and Taylor Swift believe it does. In an issue of Allure Magazine, there was an add and a short interview with Taylor Swift about a new lipgloss/balm called Covergirl Natureluxe Lipgloss. Taylor Swift said that what she liked most about it was that it didn’t stick to her hair or leave lines across her face when her hair went through it. I have seen this in the store and online and it comes in several pretty shades from very pale pink to very dark red/brownish. I haven’t tried this yet but this is definitely a “must try” on my makeup wishlist. Here are some pics. Has anyone tried this? Does it work? Have a kawaii day!

Pet carriers and carseats are great ideas for keeping pets safe and taking them with you when you travel. There are some very cute and practical carriers out there to choose from. Never leave your pet in a hot car and restrain your pet in a harness, seatbelt, carseat, or carrier while traveling. Check airline rules & fees and pet-friendly hotels when traveling with your pet. There are several great travel accessories for pets: collapsible silicone water/food bowls, disposable litter boxes, harnesses, leashes, collars, pet calming treats, etc. Make traveling with your pet fun and safe.

The coolest brand I’ve seen so far is the Sleepypod. There are three types of Sleepypods: The Original Sleepypod, The Mobile Sleepypod, and the Sleepypod Air.

All three carriers can be easily buckled snugly into an automobile seat. The Mobile is a smaller version of the Original round carrier that can fit underneath the airline seats for in-cabin flight. The Sleepypod Air is made special for air travel because it fits underneath the airline seats and has special zippers that unzip to slide the carrier onto rollable luggage handles. Very convenient.

These carriers have comfy luxury liners that turn them into beds for your pets while traveling and while at home. They have strong mesh that helps your pet breathe, see out, and stay cool. There are also padded liners that you can get for accidents, supersoft blankets called Cloudpuffs for the carrier or use by itself, and Crater Dot comfy beds. There’s even an insertable heating pad that fits in all of the carriers that plugs into either the wall or car adapter.

The only negative thing about these carriers is the price. They are about $130.00 for the Mobile and $150.00 for the Original. It’s pretty steep but it is three things in one, made well, and comes in several pretty colors. They have shoulder straps and hand straps.

Here are some pics. I hope to get one for Birkin and one for Rainbow & Fluffy sometime in the future…maybe for Christmas. Have a kawaii day!

Garnier Fructis has always made pretty good hair care products and now they have came out a great line of face moisturizers. I have tried two of them, the Ultra-Lift Day Cream and the Moisture Rescue Gel Moisturizer. My favorite of the two is the Moisture Rescue Gel.

The Moisture Rescue Gel is a translucent green color and smells very fresh. The gel comes in a nice glass container with a white plastic lid that screws on. A very thin layer of this gel with keep your face and neck hydrated pretty well throughout the day. This gel keeps my face feeling hydrated without being oily or greasy. It also helps keeps my skin soft. One jar will last about a month if you use a thin layer in the morning and at night.

I really like this moisturizer. I have never used a gel moisturizer before this one but this one seems to do as good if not better job than my normal cream moisturizers. The only bad thing about it is that it does not have SPF in it. However, this is not that much of an issue as many foundations (like the Maybelline FitMe Foundation that I use) contain SPF 15 or 18. 

For some reason I can only find this gel at Walmart. Target and other stores in my area offer all of the other Garnier Fructis Moisturizers and Creams expcet this one. Not sure why this is and if it’s like that in every area but if you have a Walmart in your area you may want to try it first. Have a kawaii day!

I have been very impressed with Maybelline’s new FitMe line of makeup. I have only tried the FitMe Foundation and FitMe Powder so far, but I hope to try the FitMe Blush, FitMe Bronzer, and FitMe Concealer soon.

There are many different shades from very light to very dark so I think they’ve got about every skin tone covered. I have fair-medium tan skin, so I tried the 110 Porcelain shade in both the foundation and powder. I really like the foundation because it covers any imperfections yet it feels light and airy. This foundation also has an SPF of 18 which is a plus. It doesn’t dry out skin or look cakey either. It has more of a sheer coverage than the mousse foundations but it’s not too runny either. You get quite a bit too because it comes in a nice glass tube that is about the size of 4 lipsticks held together. I really like it. I’ve had it about a month and it will probably last another 4 or 5 months. Well worth the money. I think I paid about $6.49 or something for it.  

The powder comes in a nice two-tier case. The lid is see through. The top tier has the powder in a round flat container. The bottom tier holds a thin, powder puff. The powder, like the foundation, smooths the appearance of the skin in a sheer way. It helps with shine and finishes off the overall look. I love it. I think it will probably last about 4 to 5 months as well. I do use both the foundation and powder daily but you don’t need that much so it should last a while.

The FitMe collection also offers concealer, blush, and bronzer. I haven’t tried them yet but hope to soon. Maybelline also has a neat collection of lipgloss and lipstick: Colorsensational. I have tried the Maybelline Colorsensational Lipgloss and am looking forward to trying the Maybelline Colorsensational Pearls Lipstick. The gloss smells good and has a nice shine to it. They also have regular lipstick too. Here’s some pics of the collections. Have a kawaii day!

I love samos (sandwiches). I like the basic samos: mayo, mustard, lunchmeat, tomatoes, onions, etc. but I love to make extra special samos with sauteed meats or veggies, sauces, etc. Kraft has come out with Sandwich Shop Mayos in squeezable bottles: Chipolte, Hot & Spicy, Garlic & Herb, and Horseradish-Dijon. I have only tried the Chipotle so far and loved it. It tastes very similar to the Chipolte Sauce at Subway. I will definitely be trying the other ones later on. 

It’s fun to try something different than the same mayo & mustard combo that is pretty much a staple at our house…lol. If you are tired of having bland samos, try heating your lunchmeat in a skillet for a few minutes with some butter and/or some spices. I also like to heat chopped onions and even tomatoes in the skillet with the lunchmeat and butter or vegetable oil or olive oil. Toasting your bread in a toaster, the oven, or in the skillet with some butter can kick up the flavor in your samo too. Never ever put buttered toast in the toaster though (very dangerous). Trying different types of breads and cheeses is another way to upgrade your samo. Hope some of these ideas help make your samos delicious. Remember, you may discover an amazing recipe if you try new things. Don’t put limits on your abilities and palette. The tastes are endless. Happy cooking! Have a kawaii day!

I was flipping through this month’s issue of Instyle Magazine and there was an ad for a Chip Maker at www.mastrad.us . Loving to cook, I quickly went to the website and checked it out. The site is pretty neat and I found some more neat kitchen gadgets on there. I haven’t had time to look at everything on there but I’m posting some pics of three neat things I found, including the Chip Maker.

This sounds so cool! You cut thin slices of a potato with the handy slicer that it comes with, season your slices with whatever spice or oils you want, then simply pop into the microwave for 3 minutes and whallah! You have instant homemade potato chips! Cool, huh? It says you can use sweet potatoes too. I’m amazed…lol. Hopefully I’ll get one soon and post some pics of my homemade chips. Oh yeah, it’s only $2o.o0. Think of what you could save on bags of chips by making your own and how fresh they’d be. Ah the wonders of kitchen gadgets.

The other two pics are of an Apple Cooker and an Herb Infuser. The Apple Cooker can cook any type of fruit in the oven or microwave, creating a sweet and healthy dessert. So cool. Also, the Herb Infuser is a convenient little tube that you insert herbs into and put into your soup, stock, etc. to keep the herbs from going all over the place and having to be strained out later. Pretty neat. Check it out at www.mastrad.us . Have a kawaii day!

Here’s a kinda blurry picture of Birkin. He’s doing well (hyper as ever ^o^). He had some issues with potty training there for a while but he’s doing better now. I’ve heard that small breed dogs are pretty tricky to potty train. Well, I believe it…lol. Oh well, what can you do? Just keep correcting them, be patient, and love them anyway. He’s very sweet and fun to play with. The kitties, Rainbow & Fluffy, like to play with him too. He’s been very good with them and plays with them like he’s a kitty too. It’s quite funny to watch. I think Birkin is still bigger than them but not my much. They’ll probably get bigger than him later on…lol. Too funny. Hug your pet today! Have a kawaii day! :D  

Kitties are so much fun to watch. Our latest additions to our pet family, Rainbow & Fluffy, are quite hilarious to watch play. They pounce on everything that moves, including each other, Birkin, and my legs. They purr a lot (so cute) which lets me know they are happy and they have been trying to attack my new Lalaloopsy Doll…lol. Watching them try to catch flies and chase the broom when I sweep is very funny to me. If you have a kitty, kitties, cat, or cats, then you know how silly they can be and how much trouble they can get into if you let them. Rainbow climbed into our dresser drawer the other day and went to sleep. Fluffy stuffed itself into an empty popsicle box and then couldn’t get out…lol. I had to open the other end and pull it out. I say “it” because we still don’t know whether they are females or males. Kitties are so cute and funny. Have a kawaii day!

Kon’nichiwa fellow Sanriotown neighbors and kawaii lovers! I completely forgot to mention that the Shojo Kawaii Store’s website is up and running!

The website address is: www.shojokawaii.com 

We don’t have products on there for sell yet, however, it won’t be too much longer. We will probably have some t-shirts up soon and then more products later on. I am very excited but it is quite a long process. Hope you like it. Have a kawaii day!