Play in our home isn’t a self-serve habit; it is an intentional ritual. While Monte’s Verdict offers the deeper, battle-tested reviews, this is where we share the smaller, daily sparks – the lucky finds from a Bunnings run and the “new-to-him” treasures rediscovered when the special stash comes out of hiding.
It’s a living archive of the things bringing a little extra soul to Monte’s world right now, shared simply for the love of the daily routine.
TK MAXX find: Paws & Claws TWISTY CHEW RING TOY If you know Monte, you know he is absolutely obsessed with anything shaped like a ring. For his 4th birthday back in March, I picked up the Paws & Claws Twisty Chew Ring Toy from TK Maxx. It instantly became a prized possession. His absolute…
Bunnings Bargain-bin find: Out-of-Season Water Toy. I walked into Bunnings trying so hard to stay strong against adding to Monte’s toy collection. But a quick detour past the bargain bin proved I have absolutely no willpower when it comes to my fur baby.Tucked away at the bottom was a soft, round water toy marked down…
TKMaxx find: WagTime – Latex Chicken. I walked into TK Maxx with a very specific, adult mission: find a sturdy laundry basket. I walked out with zero baskets and one very loud, very yellow squeaky chicken. The “Monte Effect” is real. One look at the pet aisle and suddenly, sorting whites and darks felt significantly…
Bunnings find: Happy Tails Multi-Squeaker Turtle Plush Toy. We popped into Bunnings for lawn topper and walked out with a new family member. The photo above captures the exact moment the lawn maintenance plan was abandoned. As you can see, Monte wasn’t just “interested”, he was doing a full trolley inspection to ensure his turtle…