HAVE YOUR KIBBLE AND EAT IT TOO: The precious, pampered pooches rounding out today’s American family should get more than the same old stuffed toys and rawhide bones on a special occasion. Three years ago, doggie mom Lisa Fortunato opted to bake her Tibetan Spaniel, Robbie, a cake for his first birthday. That was the beginning of Robbie Dawg, Inc. the Brooklyn-based organic pet bakery that specializes in fresh treats and “Dawg Cakes.” Flavors include apple carrot cake, banana peanut butter with sour cream and the Best Canine Carrot Cake Ever. $65 to $80 at robbiedawg.com.
HOMEMADE FUN IN THE SUN: Good design looks great. Great design looks great and works great too. Room is hearing great things about the MEGA Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker, also known as the Quart Ice Cream Ball. Frozen-treat lovers simply put ice and rock salt in one end of the ball and ice cream mix in the other end, then roll and play to their heart’s content while dessert gets whipped up inside. The ball sells in eight vibrant colors for $39.95 at amazon.com.
TARGET AND AMERICAN RED CROSS TEAM UP: Most people think they would be prepared for a natural disaster. But recent pollings from the American Red Cross determined that those same people should do more to ready their household for an unforeseen emergency besides talking with family members about an emergency plan and practicing that plan at least twice a year. So Target is stocking these first aid and emergency preparedness starter kits that include flashlights, various batteries, blankets, ponchos, gloves and the like. For each $29.99 kit sold, Target donates $10 to the Red Cross.
