A great story to read would be this about Spanky (above) the puppy. Spanky came from a litter my dog Puddin' had. Spanky was only a couple of weeks old and got a mysterious illness. I was determined not to let that dog die. Even though it was super expensive and we had all intentions of giving her away, I was going to do what it took. That just goes to show the human spirit when it comes to the love of animals.

Aside from getting sick, there are things that happen that are beyond our control. I'm sure you've had the scare when you notice your dog isn't in the fence. Several things run through your head when you can't find him, aside from "Where is he?!" I know when I've played the waiting game for Puddin' to come home "Has she been hit by a car?" is a big one that has ran through my head. Thankfully, there is now affordable help available in case something bad happens and it comes from the least expected of places....Kroger.

Kroger Personal Finance® (KPF), a Kroger joint venture that brings together a wide array of quality financial products and services from preferred providers for Kroger customers, is making pet health insurance information available in the check lanes of more than 2,400 supermarkets operated by Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery store operator.

“Kroger shoppers include pet owners and non-pet owners alike,” Kathy Kelly, president of Kroger Personal Finance said. “With 62 percent of U.S. households owning a pet – and 70 percent of those with multiple pets, affordable pet insurance can help pet owners manage their expenses. It can cover everything from routine costs associated with veterinary expenses like annual check-ups and vaccinations all the way to surgeries, x-rays and hospitalization.”

The newest product offered by KPF is its lowest priced “accident only” policy for $9.95 per month per pet.

Today, pet health insurance can cover accidents and illnesses, as well as routine care for dogs and/or cats. Depending on the coverage level and the number of pets insured, prices can range from $9.95 to $79.00 per month. The range of service covered by the premiums, as Kelly describes it, is nearly as broad as procedures covered by human insurance.

To pet owners, the appeal of insurance comes down to peace of mind, and hopefully not having to explore the limits of unconditional love.

“By paying monthly premiums there is no need to worry about suddenly struggling to come up with unbudgeted veterinary expenses down the road,” Kelly added. “It allows pets to receive expert care and helps their human families manage costs, now for less than 40¢ a day.”

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Based on the beloved characters from the published works of Richard Scarry, Cookie Jar Entertainment launches Busytown Mysteries on CBS. The Scarry books have sold over 150 million copies and have been translated into 30 languages over the last 40 years. If you grew up reading these books, you can now share the fun with your children watching Busytown Mysteries brand new TV series and check out all of the Busytown fun online at their comprehensive website.

The Busytown Mysteries follows the lives of 6 of the most beloved Scarry characters, lead by Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm, as they solve the many every day mysteries of Busytown. Where is Mr. Frumble’s pickle car? The Busytown kids will find out! How can they help a lost parrot find its owner? Leave it to Huckle and friends to solve the case! Busytown Mysteries engages children with fun storylines and lovable characters, while introducing them to deductive reasoning skills. Who? What? Where? When? Why?

The BusytownMysteries half-hour television program is made up of three 7-minute stories per episode, with two short musical numbers in between.

Busytown entertains and educates fans at home with the fun, interactive website BusytownMysteries.com where kids can explore different neighborhoods of Busytown, interact with the Busytown characters and play 14 games and activities designed for preschoolers, including games, a Fan Club and “My First Email,” which lets little ones email their progress to pre-approved friends and family addresses.

Wanna see something cool? Let me present to you the SKOY Cloth! It is a wonderful, absorbent, biodegradable and natural multi-use cloth! Oh yes, these earth friendly cloths are perfect for just about anything in your home! The SKOY Cloth can be used to replace your nasty sponges, wash cloths, and paper towels.


The SKOY Cloth is a European made product and is 100% biodegradable. It is made from a natural cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp. The SKOY Cloth is a chlorine-free product using water-based colors and inks. It was created by 2 moms who wanted to find a better, more economical, greener way to get the house clean! SKOY makes economical sense! These babies can be washed, dried and reused. That means that you are going to get more use out of one SKOY that you would a roll of paper towels. Get this, the SKOY cloth has an absorption factor of 15x its own weight! Oh yeah, you're gonna get some work done with these babies. A 4 pack of SKOY towels costs $5.99. $5.99 for the equivalent of 60 rolls of paper towels! Saving money and great for the environment! I love it!

I love the SKOY Cloths that I was provided to review! Aside from the savings, I love the flashy colors and the cute design! Wanna know what else I love? No germs! The SKOY Cloth dries quickly, so it is not a breeding ground for bacteria. Also, you can check out the care for these, but SKOY states that if you microwave them regularly you won't ever have to deal with bacteria. YES!

My son LOVES to play outside. Usually he's driving around the yard in his F-150 battery powered truck. Well, we started having problems when his transmission went out (wouldn't go in reverse). Soon after that, it died. I guess the battery wouldn't hold a charge anymore. Anyways, he was devastated. He loved riding it around. This review for the PlasmaCar couldn't have come at a better time!

The PlasmaCar is the neatest thing! It is truly a mechanical marvel that uses a little bit kid-power and a little bit of help from inertia, gravity and friction to get it going. Yup that's it! No gears, no pedals, no batteries! You simply just turn the steering wheel back and forth to get it going and just ride. This bad boy is made from strong ABS plastic, has six wheels, a seat, footrests and a steering wheel. It is built strong with no batteries to have to constantly replace! Of course it has also been extensively tested and meets or exceeds all of the international safety standards! You've gotta love that!



The PlasmaCar is fun for everyone. We received a red one that both my son and I rode it. (Yes, it can hold up to 220lbs!) I really did enjoy watching him play with it. It tickled me pink to see him trying to get up speed by doing the steering wheel back and forth really fast. He wanted to go faster! I'm so happy that all he wants to do now is run outside and get on his PlasmaCar. He has not said one thing about his F-150! (Thank God!) Actually, the PlasmaCar has been quite the buzz around the neighborhood. Several of our neighbors have come over to see what it is and their kids have rode on it. Everyone has loved it!

This Christmas, if you're looking for a ride on toy that is inexpensive, unique, and doesn't require batteries, I would wholeheartedly recommend the PlasmaCar. I promise, your kids will love it and you'll find yourself on it too!

The Plasma Car comes in pink, red, purple, blue, yellow and green. To buy a PlasmaCar for your child, please visit: http://www.plasmacar.com