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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Space Kitty Express Toy Review & Giveaway


Meows from Mudpie!

Earlier this fall (yes, we are *very* behind), we received an email from Vanessa of Space Kitty Express asking if I would like to review their toys. After giving it a few seconds thought I instructed Mommy to email her back with a resounding YES!!!

Vanessa started Space Kitty Express when she noticed that her cat Niko didn't respond to catnip. After doing some research, she found a number of alternatives that got him loopy and started stuffing them into handmade cat toys. Currently, they have a selection of 5 different cat attractants, organic catnip, organic valerian root, organic lemongrass, silver vine, and wild honeysuckle, which are available to purchase separately for just $3.50 each or as a set of all 5 for $15 in the Blast Off! Sample Pack, which I received. The sample pack is designed for cat-parents who are just discovering catnip alternatives and are unsure what their kitty will respond to. It comes color-coded for your convenience too!


At first Mommy thought she would give them to me one by one to see what I like best, but then just put them all on the floor and let me have at it. This is what happened:





Yep...I pretty much went crazy pants over every single one. And I definitely inhaled. This is totally embarrassing, but here's a picture of the aftermath:


These little saucers aren't fancy, but us cats know the important thing is what's inside and these guys pack a punch! Each toy is stuffed full of goodness, and they're just the right size to bat around and not get lost. Mommy loves that they don't use extra frills or bells which could pose potential choking hazards when we get a bit overzealous.

Wouldn't you agree that these toys would make the purr-fect stocking stuffer for your kitty?

Giveaway: One lucky reader in the US is going to win a Blast Off! Sample Pack! Readers outside the US can designate a friend or shelter to receive the prize if you win. Simply fill out the Rafflecopter below and good luck!!!

Visit Space Kitty Express on their website, Etsy, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclaimer: We received a Blast Off! Sample Pack for free when we agreed to do this review and giveaway, but that did not influence our opinion at all. Mochas, Mysteries and Meows will only share information that we feel is relevant to our readers.
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36 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 9, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    Oh Mudpie you look sooooo cute. Looks like these toys awe fur sure a big hit. We hope we get to twy sum. enjoy and have a pawsum day.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  2. skkormanDecember 9, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    My kitty-boy has not as yet tried any catnip alternatives (but he tells me he would love to do so)!

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

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  3. The Island CatsDecember 9, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    We've tried valerian root...and it's pretty good! We still like nip, though. Those toys look purrfect for whapping.

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  4. Peaches and PaprikaDecember 9, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Lucky Mudpie! I think Mudpie likes them all. But that orange one and green seems to have caught the most interest. Fun video!

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  5. Peaches and PaprikaDecember 9, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Lucky Mudpie! I think Mudpie likes them all. But that orange one and green seems to have caught the most interest. Fun video!

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  6. LindaDecember 9, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    With two kitties, I think both Pepper and Dublin would have a blast with this sample pack!!!

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  7. Laila and Angel MinchieDecember 9, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Those are just darling! Reminds Mom of little ravioli. We would love to have a sample pack to test them out. We tried valerian root once but didn't react to it but would definitely give it a second chance.

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  8. The Menagerie MomDecember 9, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Great review, lovely Mudpie! I'd never thought of trying alternatives to catnip, but now you've convinced me to give it a shot. Purrs!

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  9. Fur EverywhereDecember 9, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    We have tried silvervine, and we didn't really respond to it, but we'd love to try the others!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 9, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Too cute!

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  11. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    We haven't tried any alternative sources but they do find catnip fun. Thanks for the giveaway. robeader53@yahoo.com

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  12. Groovy GoldendoodlesDecember 9, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    So stinking cute!

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  13. kim hansenDecember 9, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    No but willing to try.

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  14. Athena Cat Goddess Wise KittyDecember 9, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Look at you! So cute and having fun :)

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  15. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    They appear to all be a hit! Or at least the one closest at any given moment!
    Wish rafflecopter didn't like twitter so much
    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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  16. DarleneDecember 9, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    We have 3 kitties, and they have not tried catnip alternatives but I know they'd love to try.

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  17. JoDecember 9, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    No they havent

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  18. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Ahhh! Adorable!

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  19. leslieDecember 9, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    We luv catnip. But we want MORE..signed Millie and Molly Goodwin

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  20. bookwomenDecember 9, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    no we have never tried any alternative. I will though since I have a few cats that could care less about catnip. Now they can have fun too.

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  21. travelerDecember 9, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    No, I haven't tried any other alternative. Thanks.

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  22. meowmeowmansDecember 9, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    We've tried silvervine, but not those others. WE;'re intrigued, to say the least! :)

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  23. CleopawtraDecember 9, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    The only thing we have tried is catnip. We sure would like to try silvervine. We've hear that it packs a good punch. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  24. M. K. ClintonDecember 9, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    What a terrific idea for cats and they are priced so reasonably!

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  25. Colehaus CatsDecember 9, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Mudpie, your first photo is priceless! Great review!

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  26. RobinDecember 9, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    You make these toys look like a lot of fun, Mudpie! I like how simple they are. Cats love simple toys. We haven't tried any catnip alternatives, but I would love to give some a try!
    -Purrs from your friends at www.PlayfulKitty.net

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  27. The Daily Pip December 9, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Hysterical. You have us sold. We are entering now.

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  28. pilch92December 9, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    I can see you enjoyed those Miss Mudpie. :)My cats like silvervine. I don't give them valerian though, it smells icky.

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  29. Cathy KeishaDecember 9, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    I don’t go must for catnip but love valerian and silvervine. That video is pretty much how I responded to those mixed Truffles last Christmas. Had to sample them all. I loves the alley cat orange in your furs and back legs.

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  30. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenDecember 10, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    these look interesting and I think Cody would love them! He has never tried an alternative to catnip and I am interested to see what he would do catchatwithcarenandcody

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  31. Peaches and PaprikaDecember 10, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Wasn't quite clear how to apply for the GiveAway, do you go the box and click any of the options or is there something else you do? Sorry to be so dumb...!

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  32. UnknownDecember 10, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    My cat hasn't yet, but would love to try some alternatives.

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  33. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensDecember 10, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    I've tried a few, but I love that these are color coded so you know which ones gets the most love

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  34. Kaye KillgoreDecember 11, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    Mine have not tried catnip alternatives, and I have two that don't like catnip

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  35. Daniel ScottDecember 12, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Yoshi Kitty has not tried any catnip alternatives, and to be honest with you I didn't know there were alternatives.

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  36. Amy OrvinDecember 13, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    No, not yet.

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