Hide Power Strip, Cords & Cables in Attractive Storage Box Reviewed

I was extremely surprised when our baby dog chewed the ends off of two of my charging cords.  He was not even left alone, but he was being quiet as a little mouse.  We had no idea he was chewing on cords that were plugged into the wall, but not being used at that moment.  None of our other dogs have ever chewed on any cords so I was not properly prepared for our baby dog.  However, I am now!

I promptly went to Amazon to find a way to cover and hide all of my charging cords, as well as the power strip.  I was thrilled to realize I was not alone.  Clearly, other people have needed a way to hide away cords that were plugged into the wall.  I am sure some elected to hide the cords for aesthetics, but for me, that was a side benefit to hiding the cords.

The storage box I chose has a magnetic closure that holds the lid down, but is easy for me to open and close.  It also has an opening on both sides and across the back for cooling and pulling the cords through when in use.  At night, I do wrap all of the cords up, put them in the box and turn off the power strip so the Midnight Marauder, aka our baby dog, does not have access to the power strip or any cords.  Much safer and less stressful than leaving them in plain sight for "testing".  

  

Solid Wood Cable Management Box

 YECAYE Solid Wood Cable Management Box, Walnut Color, 14.2 x 6.1 x 4.1 | Magnetic Closure, For Power Strip & Wire Storage, Cord Organizer, Hide Cords, Home Office Decor,Cable Organizer BoxCheck PriceThe pretty wood box is finished in a walnut color. It is very attractive sitting on my storage cabinet, which was another recent purchase to hide away papers, books, office supplies, etc.  If it is out, our baby dog believes it is fair game.

As I noted earlier, there is an opening on either side for the cords when they are in use, but the power strip and plugs are always hidden inside the box.  There is also a long opening along the back of the box for cooling, which is imperative.

Another side benefit to the box is that is keeps dust off of the power strip and plugs. 

• Box measures 6.1"D x 14.2"W x 4.7"H
• Solid Wood 
• Walnut Color
• Magnetic Closure 
• Hinged Lid 

 

 Attractive on Table Top or Desk Power Strip & Plugs Storage Magnetic Closure

 

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Rome Cast Iron Pie Irons - Reviewed

We enjoy our backyard fire pit every year and make lasting memories with all of the fun. Our Rome cast iron pie irons have been part of that fun for as long as I can remember.

What is a pie iron? A pie iron is a handy cooking tool that turns an ordinary campfire into an opportunity to make delicious hot sandwiches, called mountain pies, or, as some people know them, hobo pies or pudgie pies.

The classic Rome Square pie iron is designed to accommodate a generous portion of bread and fillings, allowing you to make any kind of delicious hot sandwich. One of our favorites is the pizza mountain pie. Find out how we make the pizza mountain pie here in one of my posts, Mountain Pies.

Rome also offers round and double models, giving you several options depending on what you want to cook. Our pie irons are the classic square designs.

You can make hot sandwiches, savory meals, and sweet desserts with your pie irons. Another favorite of mine is apple pie filling with cheddar cheese.

If you enjoy camping or spending time around a backyard campfire pit, Rome pie irons are worth considering. Once you start experimenting with different fillings and recipes, you will be looking forward to your next campfire.

After every campfire, I wash my pie irons with soap and water and thoroughly dry them. Then, I coat and rub them with vegetable oil on the inside and out to make them ready for the next campfire.

ROME Industries 1760 Double Xl Square Pie Iron, 5ROME Industries Pudgie Revolution Pie Iron Cookbook, Recipes For Pudgy Pie Cooking

 

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I Teach Tiny Humans, Apple Themed Gifts

The phrase, I teach tiny humans, seems to have become quite popular. It seems to have come about from the description of teachers teaching young children. You can find this phrase on a variety of products, in a variety of styles, on Zazzle.

Some products will specify what subject is being taught, others just have the general statement.

I decided to go with my pointillism apple as the background, and chose to go with the general statement. The statement, though, can be customized.

I liked going with the pointillism apple; not only is it artistic, but I remember being taught about pointillism in school. It was a special kind of art.

The first product that I added this statement to is window clings. As of the date of my writing this post, window clings has received on review on Zazzle, a 5 out of 5 stars. The customer said it sticks well and their was no bleed in the printing.

On this product, I added two rows of text, with a shadow text in light green, behind the top highlight text in yellow. The text can be customized; be sure to customize both text fields, and to make them the same. One can also be deleted if you don't want a shadow text.

I teach tiny humans pointillism apple window cling
by CherylsArt

The window cling comes in a choice of five sizes ranging from 4 x 4 inches to 24 x 24 inches. You can also choose from an opaque look to various levels of transparency.

Tshirts seem to be a popular gift for teachers as well. On the tshirt, I chose to make the letters white without any shadow look. I think it looks cute on white tshirts, though any color can be chosen, as well as different tshirt styles and or fabric type. Sizes to choose from are Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL.

I teach tiny humans, pointillism apple tshirts
by CherylsArt

Mugs are also real popular for teacher gifts. The teacher can used it for their coffee or to store pencils, markers, and such on their desk. It has the same artistic design as the tshirt, with the white on the pointillism apple. As far as mug styles to choose from, there are a variety of styles and color options, and sizes to choose from too.

I teach tiny humans, custom apple mugs.
by CherylsArt

I have purchased both tshirts and mugs from Zazzle at various times, and have been pleased with the print quality from both. I would recommend both.

Do you have a favorite? Do you teach young children, or know any teachers that do?

Thanks for stopping by and sharing this with anyone who would be interested in these.

Cheryl Paton

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32" Mid Century Modern Slim Accent Cabinet Reviewed

I had not previously planned an update to my home office area, but after my sweet baby dog, Watson, discovered my electronics chargers, it became necessary.  He only chewed the ends off of two chargers, but I didn't wish to see that activity continued or encouraged by danging cords.

Two home office furniture purchases were immediately made, in addition to the replacement charging cords.  I bought a new cabinet to hold all of my business papers, organizers, planners, office supplies and of course, chargers.  Plus, I purchased a box for my power strip and chargers (reviewed separately).

This turned out to be a fabulous change!  I had not realized how "messy" my work area shelves looked to anyone else with my file trays and books visible.  Once I put them all inside the cabinet, I was amazed at how much better my work area looked.  It really is a tremendous improvement.  I can thank Watson for helping me realize a change was needed and I can thank God that baby dog was not electrocuted helping me out. 

Now, I await the "Midnight Marauder's" aka Watson's next discovery! 

 

Slim Accent Cabinet

 32" Mid Century Modern Slim Accent CabinetCheck Price

Because my open shelves were conveniently located right next to my chair, I sought a cabinet with sliding doors and interior shelves.  I selected the 32" slim cabinet because of the width of the wall next to my chair.  It fit my area perfectly.  Plus, it is quite attractive.  Much nicer than open shelves!

This cabinet would be pretty anywhere in a home.  It would be a great cabinet in the kitchen, dining room, den, or hallway.  Wherever you need extra storage.  I love the sliding doors because they don't require extra area to open out.

It arrived well packaged with protective styrofoam on the ends and thin packing sheets separating the pieces so they did not rub against each other.  It took approximately 30 minutes to assemble.

• 32"W x 11.8"D x 32.7"H
• Dual Sliding Doors 
• 1 Shelf  
• Outlet Hole in Back Center 
• Safe, Lead Free Walnut Finish
• Top Holds Up To 100 lbs
• All Hardware Included

 

 Slim Accent Cabinet Measurements Two Cabinets Placed Side by Side to Look Like a Wide Buffet Cabinet

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My New Favorite Comb - Product Review

I recently purchased a new comb, which is double sided. It has a wide side and a more narrow side.

I almost purchased a different comb, but I paused, and gave some thought to the criteria that I actually wanted. I wanted my new comb to have a point for dividing my hair into sections; that point was really important to me. Low and behold, this comb that I had missed on my previous scans then showed up on my radar. Voila! There was my new comb. Perfect!

This comb is smooth to the touch, and does a wonderful job combing my hair. I use the wide tooth side for combing my hair that is still wet from being shampooed. Although I use a conditioner as well as shampoo, there are still a number of tangles to get out and the wide tooth side of this comb does a wonderful job.

If I want my hair to lay more compact, especially when adding a part to my hair, I use the narrow sided teeth side. It too does a wonderful job.

It's so nice to be able to flip the comb over in my hand to easily get to the desired side. This technique will definitely come in handy when I'm giving myself a haircut!

The comb is made from a combination of bamboo and recycled polypropylene. It is very smooth, and more so than the straight bamboo comb that I had previously.

Another thing I really like about this comb, is that the handle is somewhat wide at the base towards the comb, and narrows down to a rounded point at the end. This part comes in handy for when I want to section off hair for cutting, etc. You can see the handle here, as well as the company descriptions for the various parts.

I highly recommend these combs from ecoTools.

Check price on Amazon.

Happy combing.

Check here to read about how I give myself a short haircut.

Cheryl Paton

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Dr Buzby's ToeGrips for Dogs Review

Tile floors and hardwood floors can be quite problematic for your dog as age advances and mobility decreases. Or perhaps your dog is recovering from surgery and needs a temporary mobility aid to navigate the home. Dr. Buzby's toegrips is a product I've always had bookmarked as a possible aid to try.

Toegrips are designed by a vet to ideally assist older dogs with traction and mobility. The toegrips are little rubber sleeves which slide on each nail. 

Installation

My first thought looking at the size of the grips was whoa! The installation could be very challenging if you dog is not cooperative as many dogs have issues with alot of handling of paws and feet. I knew my dog would be cooperative, but even with a very cooperative senior dog, the installation was a little cumbersome at a minimum.

The opening of  toegrips are very small and it took me three times to find the size for my dog. The sizing chart was incorrect for my dog; however, that is usual as well. It was easy to return and exchange. 

The toegrips are soaked in alcohol per instructions and then "slid" on the nail. The instructions provided are very specific and easy to follow but it was tedious so bring patience. There are 20 toegrips per package and reviewers report the grips are long lasting before replacements are required.

Did The Toegrips Work?

This would be subjective I believe for each unique situation. I believe the toegrips help from my experience. Traction definitely improved and to date all toegrips remain from the original installation.

Price

These are not inexpensive. Price is subjection, I do think if this is the product that works great for your dog and its' mobility, then the price will be paid without a blink,  I don't know if I've seen the prices vary too much if all all. I'd like to see a lower price point or more in the package for value, but again, very subjective.

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Abstract Necklaces and Matching Earrings

Zazzle has a variety of necklace styles to choose from, and here you can find some unique abstract designs that are also on drop style earrings.

This first design features a print from one of my paint pour designs. The colors include aqua, red, pink, and white. The aqua could also be called turquoise. The colors blend into each other and looks like a flowing movement type design.

Red White Aqua and Pink Abstract Necklaces
by CherylsArt

I had purchased a necklace, for my daughter, from Zazzle, over ten years ago. We were both impressed. The design is printed in a medium that reminds me of a resin. It is very smooth, fits perfectly into the necklace frame, and the colors turned out great. The round and square shaped necklaces come in a choice of small, medium, and large. They have an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5.

The earrings are a drop style. I made matching/coordinating earrings to go with each necklace., which are purchased separately.

Here is the fun purple and white abstract background with colorful beads adding pops of color on top of the background. The beads are part of the design and are not separate from the background. I positioned the design at various angles when I designed the items in this set. They have a fun and festive look!

Abstract Purple Drawing Colorful Beads Earrings
by CherylsArt

This next design is a great choice for any patriotic event, and for anyone who just likes the colors of red, white, and blue. This is from another of my paint pour designs. All the items in this set have a vertical positioned design.

Abstract Red White Blue Paint Pour Necklaces
by CherylsArt

If you look in between the blends of purples and lavender, you can see a honeycomb type weave going on. This design offers a more subtle look, and will look great with a variety of purple and or lavender attire.

Abstract Lavender and Purple Earrings
by CherylsArt

The earrings have an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5, as of the date of this writing.

The jewelry pieces come in a special black felt bag, perfect for gift giving.

The printed areas are sealed with a UV-resistant coating, which is water resistant. However they are not recommended to be worn while showering to retain silver plating. Zazzle also recommends not be expose the earrings to cosmetics such as perfumes and other sprays.

I hope that you have found this helpful in your search for some abstract necklaces that can be matched with earrings.

Cheryl Paton

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Restore Your Outdoor Furniture With Rust-Oleum Spray Paint

 In April this year, I reviewed our outdoor patio set. We've had this set for over 5 years now, and it has served us well. You can read that review here: Outdoor Patio Set-Reviewed.

This year, when I uncovered the table, I noticed that the tabletop had become dull and faded. I made several attempts to clean it to restore its original luster, but they all failed. There was no rust on the table; only the top had faded.

Outdoor furniture is expensive, and there was no way I was going to buy a new set just because the top was faded. So, I went to the hardware store and found a Rust-Oleum textured metallic spray paint to match our patio set.

We moved the table into the garage, and our grandson Bobby sprayed the top with two light coats of paint. We let the first coat dry overnight before we did the 2nd coat.

Here is the finished tabletop, looking brand new. If your patio chairs, tables, or benches are structurally sound and in good shape but simply look weathered, don't replace them just yet. A couple of cans of Rust-Oleum are all you need to bring them back to looking new.

Rust-Oleum offers a variety of colors and finishes to choose from.

Rust-Oleum 7578838-6PK Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Paint, 15 oz, Flat Black, 6 Pack

 

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Stone Print Business Set, Product Review

When I got to designing more products with this stone print design, I thought it was perfect for anyone who works with stone. I decided to focus on masons, though it can be anybody's focus if they have something else in mind that this can work for. The various text fields are template boxes and can be easily customized.

The mason, or whomever, can begin with customizing business cards to help promote their business. The stone pattern is in shades of orange and tan, and the print is written in white, which shows up nicely on the orange and tan background.

Stone Print, Custom Business Cards
by CherylsArt

A mug sitting front and near center on their desk or counter, is a perfect place for a reminder of the business name, and provides a quick opportunity for customers to jot down a phone number. Business cards also come in handy for this counter/desk as well.

Mason, Custom Stone Print Business Mugs
by CherylsArt

If you like a clean counter, a coaster can provide the perfect resting spot for the mug.

Orange and Tan Stone Print Coasters
by CherylsArt

Custom pens are a great way to promote your business. Customers can easily grab a pen to take notes about their favorite stones, stone color, etc., and they are more apt to keep the pen and other people may see it too.

Stone Print Pens, Custom, for personal or business
by CherylsArt

I hope these products are proving very helpful for any business that works with natural stones. Do let me know if you have any other product requests that you would like to help enhance your business promotion.

I am the artist/designer, and Zazzle.com is the company that does the printing and shipping. If you are going to make multiple orders throughout the year, then I recommend checking in to the shipping offer that Zazzle offers; it can help save quite a bit of money.

I have personaly purchased business cards, mugs, and pens, from Zazzle, and have been pleased with all of my purchases. One thing I will mention, personally I prefer PaperMate pens and will use those refills in my pens from Zazzle. If the pen cartridge is a little long, and hold it up to the cartridge that I'm removing, and trim the replacement off. Works like a charm. Then I can get my favorite ink.

All the best to you and your business.

Cheryl Paton

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Using Acrylic Cake Discs Instead of Plates Under Cakes

For decades I have set my cakes on pretty embossed decorative glass cake plates.  Those lovely glass plates fit under my wide base domed cake plate and allow me to move the cake around easily.  However, they do not fit under my tall domed cake plate.  Previously, I have had to set my cakes directly on the cake stand base of the tall domed cake plate.  I don't really like doing that because they are harder and messier to ice and decorate on the stand.  

When my daughter gave me a beautiful ruffled edge cake stand for my birthday, I found the embossed glass does not look good with the ruffled edge.  Therefore, I started searching for simple, flat acrylic cake discs for decorating my cakes, as well as moving them on and off of the cake stands. 

Because I bake both 8" and 9" cakes, I wanted two different sizes.  I have been extremely pleased with the acrylic cake discs.  I even use one for displaying fudge on my ruffled edge cake stand.  It keeps the cake stand clean. 

The cake discs come with a protective film on both sides that needs to be removed for them to be transparent.  The protective film had not been removed on the larger cake disc shown above under the cake, but was removed on the disc under the fudge.

 

Acrylic Round Cake Discs

 Tuelaly 2Pcs Cake PlatesCheck PriceMy daughter gave me the smaller 8" (21 cm) acrylic cake discs for my ruffled edge cake plate.  I was so pleased with them that I purchased the larger size (26 cm - 10" size) for 9" cakes. 

Something so simple that makes things easier! 

• Round
• Food Grade Acrylic
• Transparent
• Anti-scratch
• Durable 
• Variety of Sizes 
• Reusable  
• Shipped with a Protective Film on Both Sides 

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Journals Can Be a Tool

The word journaling is an overall broad term, which I have gathered to mean, to basically free-write whatever you want to write about.

It can be about a memory, a feeling, a desired outcome, a plan for your day, and I'm sure you may come up with others.

The one that I want to talk about today, is a way that I recently used journaling. I wrote about an instance that I wasn't sure what I wanted to do to proceed. I initially wrote just to get my thoughts down so that I could more easily move forward, and stop giving so much of my thoughts to that instance.

However, once I achieved that, what I felt like was my next step, in order to more fully move on, was to make what I came to, into an affirmation.

I was so pleased with how that went, that I decided to repeat the process. I wrote about another instance that I had been trying to get beyond, with the single purpose of wanting to get to an affirmation about it.

It worked the second time too, even knowing I had an intention of turning what I would come to, into an affirmation.

I found this very helpful. If I had tried to write an affirmation first, it probably would have felt not as complete. There probably would have been some unfinished thoughts that just need to get dealt with.

So I am glad that I used this two step approach.

I used a plain lined notebook, in which I can freely write my thoughts and ultimately what I want to come from them; and a second book, in which I can write down my affirmation that I came too.

The second book is the one that I will keep, from which I can read my affirmations, for however long I want to use those pages.

The free flowing journaling that I did, still has blank lined pages in it for whenever I want to do this again, for whatever reason or purpose. The writings that I did, however, I removed. I tore them up, and threw them away. They had served their purpose. There was no reason to revisit them.

There are a variety of notebooks in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle, if you would like a unique and or personalized notebook.

The sunflower design is an example of one.

Personalized Sunflowers in Watercolor Notebooks
by CherylsArt

There are also plain designs if you prefer something that doesn't have personalization on it, such as this leopard print notebook.

Leopard Spots Painting Custom Notebooks
by CherylsArt

You can browse all the notebook designs here. The larger notebooks no Zazzle seem to show a variety of inside paper styles to choose from. The smaller notebooks, however, do not show that option when I have been browsing. However, if you see a design that you like, click on it, and then check below the featured product that you clicked on, for options to transfer the design to, and select spiral notebook. That should give you the inside paper design options.

Might you give this two step journaling method a try?

Happy journaling and or affirmation writing.

Cheryl Paton

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Fun Cat Sayings, Product Reviews

Hello fellow cat lovers. You're purr-fect!

Welcome to my blog that showcases some of my fun cat sayings, that are printed on a variety of products. They can be a gift for yourself, and or for other cat lovers that you know.

This first item is a basic and cute notebook. A simple outline of a cat is drawn and printed on a gray background. The saying is, My cat inspires me. Have you ever had a cat that inspires you? My cat has inspired me to be more active and to also take more naps! Balance is key, she says.

The paper inside notebooks from Zazzle, can be whatever you choose, from ten options. They include college and wide ruled, storybook style, checklist, and more. You can visit the product page to view the different examples.

Cute Cat Drawing, My cat inspires me, storybook
by CherylsArt

I had bought a planter and had it sitting in my living room. My cat jumped right in. It was as good as any box! The text says, "Planter cat. No soil required." This fun design is printed on the mug style and color of your choice.

Funny Planter Cat Mugs, Template
by CherylsArt

This fun gift is for the dogs. Cats and dogs can be best friends, and this cute pet tag is a purr-fect choice for dogs that have cat best friends.

My best friend is a cat, dog pet tags
by CherylsArt

My favorite one is Trampoline Cats. I might have been inspired by my cats to be more active, but my cats were not inspired to be active on my mini trampoline. They only saw it as a new bed that was just cozy enough for the both of them. This fun design is printed on the tshirt style, size, and color of your choice, for any gender and or age.

Two Cute cats on trampoline painting, t shirts
by CherylsArt

All of the above designs were designed by me and can be purchased in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle. Zazzle does the printing and shipping, and offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee that is good for 30 days from the date of your receiving the product(s). I have purchased both mugs and tshirts from Zazzle, and everything turned out great.

Thank you for visiting. May you have a purr-fect rest of your day.

You can browse more cat themed products in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.

Cheryl Paton

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T-Fal 5 Quart Nonstick Skillet with Glass Lid Reviewed

I have been cooking in T-Fal cookware most of my life.  I have always had a T-Fal 10.5" skillet in my kitchen for frying eggs, bacon, toasting sandwiches, sauteing vegetables, frying smaller amounts of meat, etc.  There really are too many uses to list them all.  

I also have used the T-Fal 5 quart Dutch Oven for many years.  I cook in it several days a week. 

A little over a year ago, I discovered the larger 5 quart T-Fal skillet while shopping at our local Target store.  I bought it immediately.  This skillet has changed the way I cook.  Previously, I made my spaghetti sauce in my taller T-Fal Dutch Oven, but I have found that I actually prefer making it in the shorter sided 5 quart skillet.  The skillet comes with a glass lid so I can see the sauce simmering and gauge when to stir it.  I also started using this skillet for making the sauce for Manicotti or Lasagna.  I can fry the pound of meat needed and adding the sauce & seasonings without having to transfer it to the dutch oven. 

T-Fal cookware has a non-stick coating which really does reduce burning and makes everything much easier to clean.  It pretty much wipes clean before I even start washing it.  

 

The T-Fal 5 Qt Skillet with Glass Lid 

 T-Fal Nonstick Saute Pan with Glass Lid 5 Quart, Oven Safe 350F, Deep Frying Pan with Handle, Skillet, Dishwasher SafeCheck Price T-Fal cookware is dishwasher safe, which is another reason why I love it.  The dishwasher does a better job of eliminating food bacteria than I can do washing by hand.

The non-stick coating reduces the amount of oil needed when cooking.

• Non-Stick Coating
• 2.9 inch Depth 
• Stay-Cool Handle on each side for easy lifting/moving
• Tempered Glass Lid 
• Even Heat Base reduces hot spots
• Dishwasher Safe
• Oven Safe - up to 350° 

Even though I prefer the T-Fal non-stick coating, there are a few considerations when cooking in it. You can not cook on higher heat (500° or above) when using T-Fal cookware.  Also, I do not stir with metal utensils or use knives in my T-Fal pans because they will scratch or cut the non-stick coating.  Once the coating gets damaged, the pan must be replaced.    

 

 

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Yard Decorations, Rock and Cement Yard Decor

Many of you know that I create art that I add to online products that people can purchase. Some know that I also create art for my garden. This is my review of this activity.

My first creation was when I decided that the somewhat large rock, looked like it would make a perfect fun frog! I cleaned up the rock and coated it with an all purpose sealer that is weather resistant. The brand I used is Delta Ceramcoat, but couldn't locate the exact item on Amazon. I did however find Delta Ceramcoat Multi-Surface Paints that are good for a variety of surfaces. Amazon included a variety of paints from Ceramcoat, and I believe I saw one that was weather resistant. I would still use the undercoat sealer and final coat sealer though. I usually add 2-3 coats of the final sealant.

As for another alternative, I would give this sealer from Americana a try. It is listed as weather resistant and is good for both indoor and outdoor.

After I applied the undercoat sealer and let it dry, I commenced with painting the froggy features. He is cool and fun! Then I finished with an outdoor sealer made for acrylic paints. I just use the sealers that you can find in the art section for acrylics. Americana is one of my favorites.

As you can see in the photo above, the frog is back in the corner, and looks pretty cool! He has been outside for years, as of this writing, and the paint hasn't chipped at all. He has sat out in full sun, full weather, and then more recently under the overhang from our roof. He has faired very well!

My next creation was Mr. Turtle. Poor Mr. Turtle. He was my first try at painting on cement, which wasn't the real issue. The problem was, I think, that Mr. Turtle was hollow inside. So although he was pretty easy to move around weight wise, his surface didn't hold up. I thought he was going to do as well as Mr. Frog. But oh well. I did apply the various coatings, and gave him a cool look.

He looked pretty good while he was still indoors. But the weather was too much for this hollow critter. I do plan to put some spackling on his back and maybe give him an abstract bandage. We'll see!

Onto Miss. Colorful Bird. This piece is also cement but is solid through. I did not have the issues with this that I had with Mr. Turtle. I don't know if different companies use different types of cement or not, or if it was just from not being solid. I believe I got Mr. Turtle from a garden center; it may have been Lowes. I purchased the bird from Target.

Anyway, Miss Colorful Bird still looks beautiful. Her painted feathers has been outdoors for months now, and she is still looking good. I have not sat her out in full weather like I did Mr. Frog. I hesitate after seeing what happened to Mr. Turtle. So everyone from now on is being placed under the overhang from the roof.

If you were to venture in to painting some outdoor decor for show, I would recommend to buy more solid pieces, or keep the piece indoors. As with all of them, I do recommend a sealer for porous surfaces that are meant for acrylic artistic paints. I have not used the paint meant for houses. And then finish with a final sealer of 2-3 coats. The main paint that I used is from Americana, which is a multi-surface paint, but doesn't not mention being weather resistant, so it will definitely need to be sealed.

If you are looking for concrete animals to paint, you can check out this page on Amazon. There are a variety of options there, including flat type stones. I did not have good luck with that and would recommend choosing something thicker and more solid. Customers have had a good experience with concrete items purchased from Stone Freedom on Amazon.

Happy painting.

Update:

I gave Mr. Turtle a makeover. You can see both paintings printed on these custom tshirts. By the way, Mr. Turtle now has his rightful place back in my flower bed.

Two Painted Box Turtles, Custom Tshirts
by Cherylsart

Cheryl Paton

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Ororo Lightweight Heated Vest Review

It's summer and so of course it makes perfect sense for a Ororo Heated Vest review! This is the time to pick up great deals on winter clothing and I will be looking for my favorite purchase of last year on the summer sales.

It was an extremely long and cold winter in the northern United States, but then again, summer is very very short as well, so this is a vest which will bode you well through most of the year. The Ororo heated vest exceeded my expectations with every feature.

Heat Levels

Three heat levels easily controlled by a toggle button on the outside of the vest. The button turns colors for each heat level of red, white, blue. I found warming the vest on the high setting before putting the vest on would then allow a lower setting while wearing the vest. 

Weight

I was pleasantly surprised as to how light the vest is with the battery. A few years back I had tried a heated vest and the battery was so heavy all I could feel was the battery literally weighing one side of the vest down. The overall weight of the vest is similar to a higher end quilted down vest, but streamlined. 

Battery

The rectangle battery pack is installed in the rear of the vest on the bottom about right behind the hip. I honestly forgot the battery existed the majority of the time. The battery felt heavier when charging, but not installed in the vest. I did invest, when on sale, for a second battery just for ease when it became apparent this vest was going to be a winter fall staple in the wardrobe. 

Colors

The Ororo vest is available in a variety of colors, mostly the staple colors of vests. The usual black, blue, grey, cream and a pretty cobalt blue would be the brighter option.

Price

I recommend purchasing on sale! Whether it be a summer sale, or Black Friday sale or holiday sale as the vest is not inexpensive. I've also seen flash sales online for the holidays with a nice savings available.

Where To Purchase

Search Ororo Heated Lightweight Vest for online options to purchase. 

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