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Cinco de Mayo: A Little Spark of History

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A symbol of unity, pride, and the triumph of the underdog

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, when Mexican forces pulled off an underdog victory against the French in 1862. It’s a day that’s grown into a celebration of Mexican culture, pride, and heritage — especially here in the U.S.

A small win that became a big tradition.

 

“A burst of color as folklórico dancers sweep across the floor, the swirling skirt capturing the spirit of Cinco de Mayo.”

Mexican folklórico dancers in bright traditional costumes

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Its’ Taco Tuesday too!

Give the Gift of Sleep this Mother’s Day

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Promeed for Mother’s Day

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Make Mon’s Day Special! Give the Gift of Beauty Sleep. Shop Here

 

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May Opens in Moonlight and Closes in Song

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: Full Flower Moon glowing in a clear May night sky, marking the first of two full moons this month. Lots of moonlight for spring

🌕 Full Moon Surprise for May

Moonlight and a song. May is showing off — we’re getting two full moons this month.
The first one rises today, the Flower Moon, and the second arrives on May 31, making it a rare Blue Moon month.

A little lunar bookend to kick off May.

 

Introducing MeoWant-A Cat Centric Partnership

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MeoWant Joins the Family

I got invited to be an affiliate for Meowant, a company that leans into the techy side of cat care — think automated litter boxes, smart cleaning systems, a sleek pet fountain, air purifiers, and a grooming kit. If you’re someone who loves automation and gadgets that make pet care easier, they’ve got a surprisingly robust lineup. Check out the full line up here

A must have litter box for your cat. Makes cleanup a breeze

Around here, we’re still using our trusty old fountain (it has a few good years left in it), and automated litter boxes aren’t the best match for Banner’s… creative output style. But plenty of cat households swear by automated setups, and Meowant has several options for people who like their pet gear on the high‑tech side.

For now, I’m giving them a cozy little spot in Dusty’s Picks — a soft hello while we see where the partnership goes and whether their catalog grows into something that fits our home even better down the line. In the meantime thier web page has lots of cute cat pictures. Check it out here.