“EMom, why do cats love boxes so much?”
The prevailing theory is that cats love boxes for the same reasons that they prefer other enclosed spaces: an evolved desire for safe, secure places to rest that help to contain their body heat.
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What’s the sneakiest place to store Christmas/birthday gifts so they won’t be found? After putting up your Xmas decorations, their empty storage containers make ideal hiding spots for presents. Alternately, gifts can be hidden in other deceptively marked boxes in your attic or closet. http://www.susiej.com/the-best-place-to-hide-presents/