Keep Mittens from scratching furniture

Argh! It drives you crazy that your kitty claws the living room furniture when she has a scratching post nearby. To get her more interested in it, make your own affordable catnip spray. Simply fill a tea infuser with catnip or put 1 Tbs. of catnip in a coffee filter, twist closed and tie it off with thread. Then place the infuser or filter in a coffee cup and fill with boiling water until covered. Steep for a minimum of 15 minutes—the longer it sits, the stronger it will get—then take the sachet out. Let cool and pour into a spray bottle; spritz on the scratching post. Your cat will find it irresistible and will leave your sofa alone!