Dear Daily Toki readers:
I’ve been sick! (I only wish I was as sick as a dog, because Toki is perfectly fine.)
I haven’t been up to posting, or doing much of anything this past week, and it might be a few weeks before I’m back on my feet. So until then, I hope you’ll bear with me, maybe check out some of our old archives to pass the time, and send me some updates on my Facebook page to cheer me up! 
Missing our daily correspondence,
Christine (a/k/a The Daily Toki)
My favorite local lunch place, Gjelina Take Away, recently instituted a no-dog policy. Because the ordering area is open to the sidewalk, they used to be pretty easy-going about pups. But now, Miss Toki has to wait at the doorway while I go inside to order and pay.
Unfortunately, she’s not small enough to sneak in my handbag . . .
Ladies and gentlemen, dogs and cats . . . get your keyboards and cameras ready. It’s contest time!
Okay, I’m not talking about a contest on The Daily Toki (although I have a feeling something interesting is in the works). I’m talking about several giveaways and contests that I’ve come across in the dog blogosphere.
For instance, one of my favorite blogs, City Dog/Country Dog, is holding a giveaway contest for a new Ruffwear Dog Coat (the K9 Overcoat or the quilted Quinzee). Entries are due by November 24. The City Dog/Country Dog post also includes a full review of the coat and great pictures of dapper Theo, so head over there and check it out! (We love the Quinzee puffy in red!!)
You should also mark your calendar for entering the American Automobile Association (AAA) Pet Book photo contest. Your pup could be featured on the cover of the AAA Pet Book, a resource for traveling with your pet. The deadline is November 30. Details are available on the contest website!
Finally, don’t forget the Tiny Prints Cutest Pet contest. Entries are due by November 15. This contest involves “community voting” though, which requires some effort at vote gathering. I’m not the biggest fan of popularity contests, but at the very least you can check out some of the cute pet entries.
Good Luck!!!
It’s rainy outside. And in Southern California, that puts me in the Holiday spirit! (Rain is kind of like our equivalent of a snow shower. . .)
Luckily I just ordered my Daily Toki Holiday cards from Moo.com!
They arrived last week in this cute package: one set of Holiday cards with silver metallic envelopes.
From past posts, you might know what a Moo.com fan I am. I’ve used them to make business cards, mini-cards, and even stickers. So when they ran a sale on Holiday cards, I decided to try them out.
My verdict? The cards have the usual Moo-style, high quality, satiny finish that I love so much. But a high price point and limited customizability bring the rating down to 4 stars out of 5.
Here’s a summary of the cons:
- not a lot of customization, including font and ink color . . . Moo needs to work on that! (Note: this is less of an issue if you want a straightforward design, or you are able to use Photoshop or other programs to add your own text to your cover image.)
- metallic envelopes felt flimsy (maybe try the recycled brown envelopes)
- I noticed some smudging on the back side of some of my cards, near the fold (Moo generally has great customer service, so they would probably remedy this if I asked)
The pros? They are many . . .
+ high quality, lovely paper and print quality
+ ability to put a different photo on each card
+ cute packaging that protects the product during delivery, so it arrives in pristine condition
+ clean, professional looking folds
+ uncoated paper inside, for easier writing
+ option to add a fun photo and short message on the back of the card (see below)
Overall, I’m excited about the cards – they turned out great! But I’m curious if any of you have a favorite customized card printer that you like?
For more information on Moo products, including business cards (my favorite!), postcards, and stickers (currently on sale), go to Moo.com.
It’s been a slow couple of days. Maybe it’s the weather. Or maybe it’s the post Halloween blues.
At least Toki knows how I feel . . .
