Vera Jordan Magazine

FAVORITE THINGS
FAVORITE THINGS
Melissa Forman &
Jeanne Sparrow
Co-Hosts of WCIU TV’s
“You & Me This Morning”
CAROLINE ZIV
Former producer at “Oprah” and
owner of Big Red Bike Media
Melissa’s Pick
DOG-E-GLOW
dogeglow.com
My FAVORITE leash and collar of ALL TIME.
So cool on a cold winter night when you can
SEE where you are going (and know that
other drivers see YOU) because the collar
and leash light up. FUN for kids. I hate going
out at night without it now.
JEANNE’s pick
Dog Brick Interactive Game
nina-ottosson.com
This is a really easy tool to use to train your pup and I have
found it so interesting to actually watch him learn something
new. It’s also recommended as a way to feed your dog if
he eats too fast. They’re sold locally at Pet Stuff stores
(petstuffchicago.com) and the manufacturer’s website has
extra info and features, too.
Jeanne’s Pick
Crate COVERS & More
cratecoversandmore.com
I love these custom and pre-made crate covers. You can
find one to go with your decor and it’s SO much neater and
better looking than an old blanket!
CAT-Man-Doo Dried
Bonito Flakes
catmandoo.biz
Cats are finicky. One of my cats couldn’t
care less about these whisper-thin fish
flakes while the other one stares me down
every morning until I give her a small pinch
of them as a treat. She’ll sit patiently by the
drawer where I keep them for half an hour!
She loves them so much, just pulling the lid
off the container starts her purring. In fact,
when I can’t find her, I just walk around my
apartment lifting the lid until she comes
running. Works every time.
Petco Leopard
Print Crinkle CAT
Tunnel
Petco.com
I have no idea what feline instinct this
tunnel scratches (Super sleuth? Subway
repair person?) but my cats love it. They’ll
stand at the entrance getting “ready” (low
crouch, butt wiggle) then race through at
top speed. Or they’ll do the lazy Cat Tunnel
play: sit inside and wait for someone to
spin them on the wood floor or roll them
over and over like a rolling pin.
Purrfect Play Organic CATNIP Snake
purrfectplay.com
I have yet to see a cat who doesn’t go crazy for this thing! Shaped like a sausage
and packed with organic catnip, it will become your cat’s favorite toy to hug, lick
and kick. I’ve given it as a gift to several cat-loving friends and they all talk about
how their cats fall under its spell. Just open the box, put in on the floor and stand
back. Guaranteed to make you smile. And something else to smile about:
Purrfect Play donates 5% of every sale to local shelters.
Purrfect Play
Organic COTTON or
Wool Dust Bunnies
purrfectplay.com
If your cat loves the chase, these organic
wool or cotton dust bunnies are da’ bomb.
Light and fluffy, they’ll fly across the floor
with just one flick of your cat’s paw. After
chasing, your kitty will pick it up, drop it
and start the whole thing all over again. I’m
always finding these things in nooks and
crannies around my apartment, leftovers
from Lulu’s intense games of “Feline vs
Fluffy Ball.”
Melissa’s Pick
SNOOZER CAR SEAT
snoozerpetproducts.com
My dog Mack loves this. He’s just a
little guy so it’s fun for him to be high
up and look out the window. Plus,
we feel much better when he’s
buckled in and safe.
JEANNE’s pick
Doggie seat belt
mydoggieseatbelt.com
We all want our dogs to be safe in
the car when they’re riding with
us, but if your doggie won’t get in
a car seat, or is too big for one, this
product is perfect. And it’s made by
a local company!
FAUx Fur Throw
overstock.com
A friend gave me a faux throw thinking it was a gift to me: it was actually more a
gift to my two cats. It’s like a cat magnet. They knead it with their paws and spend
most of the day snoozing away. Bonus: unlike any other blanket in your house, it
never looks covered in cat hair!
LEFT: Caroline’s cat Somalia relaxes on her luxurious throw.
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