CLAUDIA LOVES CATS: February 2017

So my February Glossy Box arrived a bit ago, but I had forgotten to post about it! The box was GORGEOUS! It was a lovely black and white striped lid with Love written on it in pink. This is definitely my favourite looking box so far and I am going to keep it to put bits and bobs in it on my bedside table.

So the five things (four of which were full-size) I had in the box - with reviews of the ones I've tried so far.

Jeanne Arthes - L'Eau de Rose

This was full-size but still very petite, which I actually really liked as it is perfect handbag size. I currently use Chloé but this is good as a more everyday perfume as I usually forget to put it on! It is a very rosey scent, which is really nice and isn't too overwhelming for wearing in the day.

La Theorie Des Volcans - Noir Eternae Youth Potion Face Scrub

I haven't used this yet, but this is a full-size tube and is worth £26 so I'm hoping it's good! It says it's vegan and silicone free. This mask is apparently good for anti-ageing which as I am nearing my 25th birthday is much appreciated! I am thinking of using this on a pamper evening when I can examine the effects fully.

Ciaté London - Paint Pot in Fade to Greige

I love this colour, I wore it to go to Birmingham to see my friend Claire and it lasted for a night out and brunch the next day so what more do you want! The colour goes with loads and loads of other colours and is girly without being sickly. I think this is undoubtedly my favourite product in the February box. I will definitely get lots of wear out of this!

Garnier - Ultimate Blends Honey Treasures Strength Restorer Balm

I haven't used this yet, this is only a small tester and I am currently half way through my Lush hair mask pot and so I want to save this for when my hair really needs it! I have been buying a lot of honey scented things recently, so this will fit into my collection nicely!

Bee Good - Honey & Camelina Facial Exfoliator

I love this exfoliator, you can really feel the scrub when you are using it and it's amazing that it's also saving the bees! Smells lovely and a really good size (took it to Birmingham also to try it out!) for travel or to try.

Let me know if you have recently subscribed to Glossy Box, or if you have tried any of the products in the box and what you think!

If you would like to get a Glossy Box subscription too you can get one here. ~ Claudia

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I thought it was only right that I got on the Valentine's bandwagon, as I love pink things and had some really lovely stuff to show you! See under the photos for the low down on my favourite Valentine's day beauty and home.

My Valentine's Day favourites for 2017!

Clinique Crayola Chubby Sticks - £17.50 each

I LOVE these, I actually don't think I have left the house without one since I got them, including today, when I played a rugby game. Just so moisturising and the colours are so nice

Cat Trinket Dish - £9.50

This is from Oliver Bonas and I LOVE IT. I got it at the Manchester station store - my sister and I were laughing about how we had spent money before we had even left the train station. BUT it is amazing and matches my room really well and is a CAT'S FACE!!!

This Works In Transit Camera Close-up Primer - £30

I was really sceptical about this when I first got it because I wasn't sure how much this would actually work on my super oily skin. But under the right foundation, this works really well! I usually wear it under my Kat Von D foundation (which I really need to do a blog post on soon), and I don't seem to get much shine on me, as well as it helping my make-up go on better. Would really recommend this.

Lush Butter Bear - around £2

I can't find this on the website was it a Christmas exclusive do any Lushies know? Either way, I can't wait to try it this month. I am trying to start having more baths to relax after deadlines etc so this little guy will be getting used soon!

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 75 ml - £17

I had heard amazing things about this and got it before Christmas but with a recommendation from my sister, I am only starting to use it now. I have used it once or twice, for the 10 minutes that it suggests for damaged hair.

Chloé Eau de Parfum 50ml - £65

This smells gorgeous and the bottle is so beautiful. Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Equally as crucial for this post were the heart lights- I got them from Morrison's for TWO POUNDS - such a good price! And the Love Hearts, which you can get from a newsagent but I got mine from Morrisons in a jumbo pack

What are you doing for Valentine's Day? It is also my mum's birthday so we will be going out for lunch for that.

Claudia x

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Kittens are without a doubt the cutest thing, I mean my blog wouldn't be called Claudia Loves Cats if I didn't love cats right? Beware, this post has lots of photos of cats in it!

Getting a kitten is no small undertaking, as I hope you are all aware. I am the proud parent of Peggy, who definitely comes under the "naughty tortie" description in that she is very very naughty. It is lovely to have a little furry friend to cuddle and to tell your secrets to. Peggy hears all my secrets, it really is a good job she can't talk to other people.

Prepare to have your house FULL of cat stuff

Honestly, you know when you see the photos of my bedroom on Insta and you think oh how lovely and clean and tidy and uncluttered. It's an illusion as I've probably just picked at least FIVE cat toys up off the floor, as well as some cat fur and maybe something that Peggy has been playing with that isn't a cat toy. In fact, I found her stash the other day under my bed, there was all sorts she had stolen from me (a sweet, a tampon, a little bell from a Lindt chocolate, Christmas wrapping paper, you can imagine the etc.). I also have a big scratching post in my room, that I got at the local pet shop. It isn't very photogenic (prepare for this with cat toys!) but I do have some other really pretty stuff like Peggy's wicker carry case, pictures of which are on my instagram @claudialovescats.

Basically, our house is full of cat stuff, but she plays with it, and to be honest I would rather have a house full of toys she plays with than her being bored and sad!

Any time is play time

5 am or while you're eating your dinner is play time, while you're brushing your teeth - play time and worst, when you're tying your shoelaces - play time.

Kittens have loads of energy, and will want to play constantly. The best thing to do is to play and play with them, this helps them to burn off energy and you to avoid them chewing/scratching everything. It also helps you to build up a relationship with your kitten - they become your friend through playing with them!

Kitten-proof your house where possible

At first, they won't be able to climb on much, but before long they will want to climb on everything! I started by moving breakables to a safe place. There really isn't much you can do when they start getting bigger though, but I would really recommend an anti-chew spray. I was most paranoid about Peggy's chewing of wires (oh my god) and sprayed my anti-chew all over them and she didn't like the taste of it at all! I got one from my local pet shop, but you can also get one from Pets at Home here.

Buy toys that will last

The best toy I have bought for Peggy is her "Cheese". I got this from Fetch Online, and while it was initially quite pricey, she really loves it and plays with it all the time. I really hoped it would be quieter than it actually is, but she always goes and bashes it with her paws when she wants me to switch it on. The little mice have seen some action but they are seriously hardy and the batteries are still the same ones I put in in June!!!

If you're going to spend money on toys, then make sure you buy ones that last so you can get your money's worth!

Get them insured!

This is key, if you have a pet you need to make sure you can pay for vets bills if they get sick. This is not just for when they swallow a sock (it happens guys) but also if they get diagnosed with something like diabetes and need an extensive course of medicine, potentially life-long care. I have insured Peggy with John Lewis Pet Insurance, which so far has been great. They have a 24-hour Vet line so you can ring them any time you are worried about the health of your kitten/cat! I have also had Peggy spayed and microchipped, even though she is a house cat.

Actually getting the kitten

I paid 30 pounds for Peggy. It makes me sad sometimes to think that her whole little life cost only 30 pounds. We were advised to get a girl cat because we already have a boy cat, and we were worried it would disrupt his routine if we got another boy cat with all his tom cat smells. I am not an expert at all at cats, but I would definitely recommend asking to see the mother before you take home a kitten, and make sure you know how old the kitten is. I would also recommend de-fleaing and de-worming them when they reach the right age BUT I am not an expert on this - you can find out more here.

I hope this helps with anyone thinking of getting a kitten, I would really recommend getting one through Cats Protection - I am a cat sponsor and all it takes is £4 a month to feed a cat.

If anyone has any questions then pop me a DM on instagram (@claudialovescats) or email me at: claudialovescatsblog@gmail.com

Has anyone else recently got a kitten? What do you do to keep them entertained?

Claudia x

***NOTHING on this post is sponsored, they are all my own views

**** I have had 2 kittens before I got Peggy, unfortunately, one got hit by a car in 2009 and died and the other died of a heart attack at 5 years old when I lived in Paris in 2013.

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