Hello All! For someone that doesn't post that often, I certainly have a lot to share today: *A cake that only a ferret/cat lover could love *My thoughts on couch proofing *A cute story about my big boy Jake I wish I could credit the original creator of this Halloween cake idea, but I cannot remember where it came from. Nonetheless, here you go... [Moderator's note: The original may have been posted on the FML a few months ago by Stephanie Grant (FML 3492). Or maybe another original? I dunno... worth looking up though. BIG] Litter Box Halloween Cake Purchase a brand new litter box (any size will do) and a brand new pooper scooper. Bake a cake identical in size to the litter box (or just slightly larger). Trim off the extra so it will fit inside the box. Depending on the depth of your box, you could make it a layer cake. Next is the creative part. The icing of the cake should somewhat resemble litter. I would suggest a white/tan icing and use coconut, or sprinkles, or crumbled cookies, or even pudding. Be creative. Next is the gross part. Heat 3 Tootsie rolls at a time in the microwave till they are a bit soft and shapeable. Shape 'em into poops! The more the better! You all know what a nice poop looks like! LOL! Serve with a brand new scooper. There are many variations on making a litter box cake. Some people like to mix the baked cake with pudding and then sprinkle crumbled cookies on top. Search online for others and for pictures. Enjoy! Proofing the undersides of your couch If your couch legs are 5 inches or less, try using PVC. You can get PVC in many widths. Cut the PVC to fit around your couch, using the corners pieces to wrap it completely. Now they cant get underneath. If your couch is high enough (or even if it isn't) you could use the wider PVC (we use 5 inches), and leave it open at the ends so your fuzzies can go tubing. It's working great for our 4 darling diggers! Cute Story You have to visualize this one. We have this small, little dresser. It's only about 12 inches wide, and maybe 3 feet tall. Each drawer perfectly holds a few ferret things, like treats, nail clippers, and leashes. The kids can only open the bottom drawer (so far!), and pull it completely out, so there isn't anything in that drawer. The drawer is frequently out of the dresser and on the carpet, serving as a perfectly sized ferret bed. Yesterday, Jake opened the bottom drawer only halfway. As he was lying on his back in the drawer, he was trying to pull open the drawer above him. Well, he managed to pull the drawer he was lying in back into the dresser. We watched the whole thing, it was hysterical! Of course, once he is in his cozy drawer, he can't get back out! Oh it was the cutest! Thanks for being there! There aren't too many people I know that I can recommend they serve a cake in a litter box. LOL! Enjoy! -Eliza [Posted in FML issue 3583]