The 12 Days of Togetherness

By Pecan Pie & Blueberry Biscuit

Holiday rituals don’t have to be big or fancy. From where we sit (usually somewhere soft), dis most meaningful moments are the quiet, familiar ones we share with you.

We thrive on routine, presence, and togetherness. The little traditions you create with us become comforting anchors year after year.

The 12 Days of Togetherness

Simple, heartfelt rituals that make the holidays warmer for pets and people alike.

✨ A Holiday Light Ride

One of our favorite rituals is going to see the Fieldstream Farm Christmas Lights.

Every season, Meowmie bundles us up, turns on da Christmas playlist, and drives us slowly through glowing displays.

Blueberry Biscuit curls into Meowmie’s lap like she’s settling in for a beditime story.
Pecan Pie watching every twinkle, whiskers forward and focused.

The window opens just a crack so we can smell the cold winter air.
The music plays.
The lights dance.                                                            

And the world feels soft and peaceful.

It’s not extravagant. It’s not complicated.

But it’s ours — a shining moment of togetherness.

✨ Day 2: Candlelight Story Night

Turn down the lights, switch on flameless candles, and read a holiday story while we curl up beside you.
We don’t need to understand the words — we feel the calm in your voice.

✨ Day 3: Holiday Music Snuggle Sessions

Soft music, warm laps, no agenda. Even five minutes of just being togetherness can reset everyone.

✨ Day 4: Pet-Friendly Treat Baking Day

While human cookies bake, whip up a simple pet-safe snack. We will gladly volunteer to taste-test.

✨ Day 5: Nightly “Tree Time”

Sit with us by the tree each night.
Lights glowing. Paws tucked. Deep breaths.
Dis is where the season settles in your heart.

✨ Day 6: First Frost Morning Walk

Perfect for dogs and adventure kitties.
A slow sunrise stroll or stroller ride on da first frosty morning — crisp air, new smells, shared wonder.

✨ Day 7: A Yearly “Memory Moment” Photo

Not posed — just a real-life snapshot:
a nap by the tree, a window gaze, a couch cuddle.
A tiny moment that becomes a sweet keepsake.

✨ Day 8: Bedtime Gratitude Ritual

A gentle ear rub or brushing while you think about what you love about us.
We feel every ounce of that love.

✨ Day 9: A Small Gift to Open Together

A simple toy wrapped in tissue paper is more than enough.
It’s the shared excitement that makes it magic.

✨ Day 10: Morning Coffee & Cats

A warm drink, a porch or window, and us by your side before the day speeds up.
A soft start to a bright day.

✨ Day 11: Let Us “Help” With Holiday Cards

If we sit on your envelopes or rest a nose on your arm…
we’re adding our artistic flair. You’re welcome.

✨ Day 12: Starry Night Pause

Step outside with us for a quiet moment under the winter sky.
Bundle up, hold us close, and breathe in dis cold night air together.
The stillness, the stars, the closeness — a perfect final ritual of togetherness.

Why These Moments Matter (From Us)

Holiday magic isn’t hiding in the busiest days or the longest to-do lists.

It’s in the small pauses:
the breath,
the warmth,
the stillness of knowing we’re together.

We don’t need grandeur.
We need presence.
We need you.

The traditions you share with us — big or small — become the memories that glow in your heart long after the season ends.

With love and purrs,

Pecan Pie & Blueberry Biscuit

Paws, Presents & Holiday Traditions

 A Pet-Friendly Guide to the Merriest Season

By Pecan Pie & Blueberry Biscuit (with Meowmie, Dr. Azure Holland)

The holidays at our house start with one sound:
tissue paper. 

As soon as we hear that crinkle, we arrive on the scene — nose-first into the gift wrap container.. Pecan Pie handles ribbon inspection. Blueberry Biscuit is dis head of “quality control,” which mostly means sitting on everything that needs wrapping.

If you share your home with pets, you know we don’t just live in your traditions… We help shape them. Here’s how to keep those sweet moments safe, cozy, and calm for all of us.

1. Pet-Safe Greenery & Holiday Plants

Holiday greenery looks beautiful — but some plants are not our friends.

Plants to Avoid or Place High:

  • Poinsettias – can cause mild tummy upset
  • Holly & Mistletoe – can cause more serious GI issues
  • Amaryllis – can cause vomiting, drooling, tremors
  • Lilies – extremely toxic to cats; even a tiny amount is dangerous

Safer Greenery Options:
✔️ Faux garlands
✔️ Rosemary topiaries
✔️ Pet-safe evergreens placed out of reach
✔️ Simple winter branches or dried oranges

Your home still feels festive, and we stay healthy — a Purr-fect combination.

2. Wrapping Gifts Without Worry

Gift wrapping is… thrilling. So many sounds! So many textures! So many things we think must be toys!

For cats like us:
Ribbon, tinsel, string, and yarn can be very dangerous if swallowed — they can cause serious intestinal problems.

Please:
✔️ Keep them stored securely
✔️ Pick up scraps right away
✔️ Consider fabric ribbons, decorative twine, or simple tissue instead

Pet-safe gift bags mean you still get the “pretty” without the hazards.

(Pecan Pie says: “If it wiggles, I boop it. Plan accordingly.”)

For dogs:
Dogs are gift detectives. They can sniff out food through wrapping paper.

Please keep out from under the tree:

  • Chocolate
  • Sugar-free items with xylitol
  • Raisins, nuts, jerky
  • Food-scented candles or soaps

Store edible gifts higher until it’s time to share them with humans only.

️ 3. Creating a Holiday Zen Space for Pets

We love the excitement… but we also need a break.

Guests. Packages. New smells. Music. Rearranged furniture. It’s a lot for paws and whiskers to process.

That’s where a Holiday Zen Zone comes in — a special, cozy spot where we can retreat, rest, and reset when the festivities feel big.

Build Your Pet’s Holiday Zen Zone:

  • A soft bed or crate in a quiet room
  • A favorite blanket that smells like “home”
  • Fresh water
  • A long-lasting chew or puzzle feeder for dogs
  • A simple toy or scratcher for cats
  • Calming music or white noise
  • Soft or dimmable lighting

For the extra spoiled pets who want to be part of the theme (hi, that’s us), these cozy hideaways make it feel like we’re decorating too — just with more napping.

A holiday scratcher house (like the Target Christmas-themed ones) for us to hide, nap, and scratch

Perfect for:
✔️ Senior pets
✔️ Anxious or noise-sensitive pets
✔️ Pets who need a break during gatherings
✔️ Puppies & kittens who get tired quickly
✔️ Any pet who loves a snuggly hideaway
✔️ The “I deserve my own holiday suite” crowd

A Zen Zone helps us feel grounded and safe — truly one of the best gifts you can give.




Pecan Pie’s Tips for Surviving the Holidays. Literally.

This time of the year more than most I hear a lot of my friends having to make unnecessary trips to the Vet’s office which is not a fun place most of the time, however, since my Mom works there, I don’t mind visiting.

The tree is a lot of fun and many friends have had trouble with those light cords. I have asked my mom and Dad to unplug the cord just to be safe while they are out.

My Mom tells me that during the holidays she sees more ingested items such as ornaments, parts of presents and other decorations which can lead to expensive surgeries, so get your pet parents to look out for small items like this and put the breakable smaller ornaments up higher on the tree.

I love this time of the year the most for new food items to sample, but I am told they are not good for me and that I need to stick to my cat food.  Human food can be high in sugar and carbohydrates that are bad for me and can lead to long term health conditions that are no fun.

So stay safe out there, and resist all efforts to be put in a costume!  As you can see I have not been successful.

By Pecan Pie (with assistance from Dr. Holland)