A cat-breed book in the vet's waiting room leads Tom's family to identify him as a Nebelung, comparing his appearance and personality with the breed.

A household review of the Canine Cat Scratcher, covering its modern design, ordering experience, and how Tom and Mayori received it.

A Manhattan chocolate-shopping trip, a shortlist of three shops, and a gift from La Maison du Chocolat that proved a hit at home.

Lessons from planning an independent trip to Italy, reducing a mountain of travel advice to a practical two-page itinerary.

A homemade tuna birthday cake topped with shrimp and catnip wins over Tom and Mayori, with the simple recipe used for their celebration.

Collecting resources for replacing a front lawn with a native-plant garden on a budget, beginning with sheet mulching and demolition planning.

Before-and-after photos of a master bathroom remodel, turning a dark room into a bright retreat with two sinks, a rain shower, and a freestanding tub.

Gift ideas gathered for a trip to China, organized around family and friends, with notes on preferences and the pitfalls of buying gifts abroad.

Testing a Hex Ant robot as a cat toy finds Mayori indifferent and Tom quickly bored, while the owner enjoys it more than either cat does.

Unpacking and assembling the Refined Feline Lotus Cat Tower, with Tom and Mayori inspecting the pieces and claiming their favorite spots.

Sweet-natured Mayori reveals her fierce hunting expression while stalking a toy mouse.

Tom and Mayori have grown up together, but they still enjoy a good tussle over the best spot for watching the world through the window.

Tom shows off his samba dance moves in a playful cat video.

Mayori chooses the Bertoia Diamond Lounge chair as her favorite furniture, appreciating both its comfort and its advantages during play fights with Tom.

A photo of Tom showing off his latest catch and his impressively big paws.

Mayori demonstrates her preferred way to enjoy freshly served water, drinking from a wine glass like a proper cat princess.

Mayori finds a new place to play hide-and-seek in the top drawer of the bedroom dresser.

Mayori takes over a pizza box, finding a cozy new bed that comes with the tempting smell of freshly baked pizza.

An account of finding British Airways mileage redemptions on partner airlines, using American Airlines routes to locate alternatives to high-fee BA flights.

Photos and impressions from a first visit to the Tails & No Tales cat show, plus a peacock-feather souvenir for Tom and Mayori at home.