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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Overview of TrendyFlipFlops on Zazzle

This is the seventh of a seven part series of my various stores on Zazzle.

This store is called TrendyFlipFlops and it is all about flipflops. The categories are all about the type of design.

The design categories are:

Abstract Flip Flops: You will find a selection of my abstract designs which includes both dark and bright options.

Animal Flip Flops: Flying pink pigs, and kaliedoscope cats are the options so far in this one.

Autumn Flip Flops: Here you will find an assortment of leaves and pumpkin designs.

Beach Flip Flops: When you browse beach flip flops, you will find beach scenes, and also colorful beach balls.

Colorful Beach Balls in Sand Flip Flops
by TrendyFlipFlops

Bride Flip Flops: There are a variety of designs that will work great for weddings; however there is no specific wedding category. There is a bride category though. These flip flops can be customized. Many brides are choosing comfort over style when it comes to their feet on their wedding day. I think that's pretty cool.

Lively Silver Stars Personalized Bride Flipflops
by TrendyFlipFlops

Butterfly Flip Flops: These butterflies might be considered more abstract, but I figured they'd be easier to find if I placed them in a Butterfly category.

Christmas Flip Flops: Flip flops are considered a warm weather shoe or sandal. For those who find themselves in a warm weather location over the Christmas and winter holidays, their flip flops can still fit the season.

Happy Snow Couple Waving Hi Holiday FlipFlops
by TrendyFlipFlops

Floral Flip Flops: Here you will find a mix of realistic, photo, and abstract designs.

Fruit Flip Flops: As of the writing of this blog, the current choices are lemons, realistic pineapples, and more artistic pineapples.

New Products: As mentioned in my earlier blogs about my various stores on Zazzle, the New Products category is automatically assigned by Zazzle. There are usually no products in this category, unless I happen to assign a category when designing a product.

Patriotic Flip Flops: Here you will find a couple of fireworks designs, and a star pattern design in red, white, and blue.

Patterns and Shapes: The Patterns and Shapes category was growing. Instead of making subcategories for this, I made two additional categories; one being Polka Dot Flip Flops, and the other one being Striped Flip Flops. The remaining designs in this category includes hearts, circles, weave patterns, and more.

Polka Dot Flip Flops: There are several colors to choose from here, and also a couple of black and white designs.

Striped Flip Flops: There are a variety of striped patterns and colors to choose from here. This is my favorite striped pattern. It reminds me of the straight swirled candies that you can find in places like Cracker Barrel.

Colorful Diagonal Pin Stripes Striped FlipFlops
by TrendyFlipFlops

These categories are displayed on my landing page for my TrendyFlipFlops store.

I hope you have enjoyed finding out about my various Zazzle stores, and that my overviews have helped or will help you find what you are looking for.

Cheryl Paton

Index of my Overviews of my stores on Zazzle:

https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-cherylsart-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-cherylsartphotos-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-custom-flash-cards-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-mazepuzzles-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-positiveaffirmation-on.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-scrapbookbackgrounds-on.html

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Dust Brushes for Dusting Legos and Other Collectibles Reviewed

Dusting my son's Lego creations has presented quite a challenge for me for many years. In the past, I've tried dusting them with the Swiffer dusters, feather dusters, and dusting gloves. I've even tried blowing the dust off of them. While all of these options have worked to some degree, none have fully removed the dust from all of the crevices of a completed Lego masterpiece. Dusting between the Lego brick studs is nearly impossible once a set is complete.

We recently had to repair a wall after the plumbers had to cut out a section to get to a leaking pipe. The drywall repair required sanding the wall. Even though I had covered the Legos, fine dust still managed to get all over the Lego buildings, vehicles and figures. Desperation lead me to search for dusting brushes that would fit between the Lego studs.

Below are the brushes I selected and they are fabulous! It took time to dust each Lego creation carefully, but the brushes did get all visible dust off of them. Now, when I go to battle with the dust that has settled on my son's Lego models, I will be properly prepared to walk away the victor.

These dusting brushes can be used on other collectibles too!

Set of 2 Lego Dusting Brushes

2 Pack Exquisite Dusting Brush Kit, Dust Brushes, Car Detailing Brush, Feather Duster Brush for Models, Craf, Collectibles,Computers, Digital Devices, Car Interior, Musical InstrumentsCheck PriceThere are two different styles of microfiber brushes in the set. One is thin with stiffer bristles which is great for getting between the Lego brick studs. The other brush is full and softer which is perfect for dusting the flat pieces, the fabric parts, and the sails on the ships.

These dusting brushes can be used on other collectibles as well. The soft brush is soft enough to use on doll faces or to carefully swipe down the doll's hair without pulling it loose.

They would also be great for dusting a variety of finished crafts like a Sailor's Valentine, a mosaic picture, or a beaded cross stitch project. As a matter of fact, they did such a good job on the Legos, I purchased a second set for my other collectibles and intricate decor. Of course, I could use the same brushes for everything, but I want to leave the first set with my son just for his Legos.

To clean the brushes, simply take them outside and blow them off or brush them against a cloth to remove the dust.

Dust Brushes for Collectibles, Models, Legos & More

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Overview of ScrapbookBackgrounds on Zazzle

This is the sixth of a seven part series of my various stores on Zazzle.

This store features my designs on double sided paper, rubber stamps, and custom binders that can be used for this fun and creative scrapbooking craft. Besides scrapbooking, these fun paper choices can be used in card making, creating vision boards, and more. What might you make with scrapbook paper?

Scrapbook Paper

New Products:

The first category listed in this store is New Products, which is a catch category in case I didn't already select a category when I designed the product. This category is automatically included by Zazzle.

The remaining categories are Scrapbook Albums, Scrapbook Paper, and Scrapbooking Stamps.

Scrapbook Albums:

Binders are used for the scrapbook albums and they can also be used as photo albums. So far, there are options for baby, graduation, and wedding. There aren't any subcategories at this point. The main design is on the front, and parts of that design are included on the spine and back. The graduation binder is an example.

Custom Graduation Binders
by ScrapbookBackgrounds

Scrapbook Paper:

There are a variety of subcategories in the Scrapbook Paper section. I did not include a specific subcategory for Wedding, as many of the blends, heart designs, patterns, etc., can be used for wedding backgrounds as well as for other themes and events, as in this turquoise polka dot option. I can see this being a pretty background design for a turquoise or teal themed wedding or even as stationery.

Teal Polka Dots on White Turquoise Scrapbook Paper
by ScrapbookBackgrounds

As of this writing, the current subcategories are: Abstract, Affirmations, Animal Prints, Autumn, Baby, Blends, Blue, Christmas, Floral, Graduation, Halloween, Heart, Patterns and Shapes, Peace, Pink, Rustic and Vintage, Shamrock, Swirl, and Turquoise.

There can be quite a few that overlap in these subcategories; you may want to search for a particular color, design type, etc., to help locate the design theme that you are looking for.

Scrapbook Stamps:

These are rubber stamps, used for stamping. There are a variety of designs here to choose from, but currently no subcategories. It is just shy of having more than one page of items to peruse. When ordering a rubber stamp and looking a product page, Zazzle will show you the colors of ink pads that are available for purchase.

Quite a few of these designs are outline designs, which one can color in whenever they are making their paper craft design. For instance, the umbrella drawing can be used for a rainy day card, or a scrapbook featuring baby. The umbrella and handle can be colored in, by hand, to coordinate with whatever you are creating.

Simple Umbrella Outline, Rubber Stamps
by ScrapbookBackgrounds

A lot of these backgrounds can be found in the scrapbook paper in paperbacks that I designed using Canva. I have posted these paperbacks on Amazon through KDP. Many of the designs in the paperbacks are further embellished with different items from Canva. You can check out my index of these paperback books here for your scrapbooking and other paper creation desires: Cheryl Paton Scrapbook Paper.

Thank you for visiting. Your comments and questions are welcome. Happy scrapbooking.

Cheryl Paton

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Mini Colander Reviewed

I have several colanders in my kitchen, but the one I most often grab is my mini colander.

When I first purchased my mini colander, I bought it for rinsing small bunches of fruit, like a few strawberries at one time. I have been very surprised by how many different food products I now rinse with it. Just about everything I need to rinse/strain can be contained in the small mini colander. The Great Northern beans shown in my picture on the right, is the entire 1 lb. package of beans.

I also appreciate how lightweight the mini colander is to hold. So much easier to use than a large colander. It has a raised base and easily sits in my half sink. Larger colanders require the larger side in my double sink and get in the way when I am trying to work in the kitchen.

My mini colander is dishwasher safe and takes up a lot less room in the top shelf of my dishwasher. That is a huge benefit to using the mini colander.

I purchased my Good Cook Profreshionals Mini Colander at Kroger, but Amazon has similar mini colanders available for purchase and delivery convenience. Sometimes it is very hard to find exactly what you want in a brick and mortar store.

Mini Colanders

I measured my mini colander at 6.25 W (not including the handles) x 2.75 H inches. It is small enough to sit inside my smallest glass mixing bowl which makes it very easy to store. I sure wish I had purchased more than one, but I am thrilled to find similar colanders available on Amazon.

Meadow Lane 6-inch Small Colander, BPA-Free, Dishwasher Safe, Double Handles, Compact Food Strainer for Berries, Veggies and Pasta, 3-Cup Capacity, Smooth WhiteCheck Price Dolly Parton Mini Colander – Flower-Shaped Berry Strainer with Butterfly Drainage Holes, Raised Base for Easy Rinsing, Dishwasher SafeCheck Price Culinary Elements Mini Plastic Colander with Double Handles – 6 Inch Small Strainer for Fruits, Vegetables & Pasta, Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free, Color VariesCheck Price

I previously reviewed and shared my recipe for cooking white beans (shown in the introduction) or white bean soup. You will find that recipe by clicking here.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Overview of PositiveAffirmation on Zazzle

This is the fifth of a seven part series of my various stores on Zazzle.

This store is called PositiveAffirmation. I already had an Affirmation category in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle; however, it kept growing. To keep things cleaner, I created another store, also featuring affirmation products. My intent was to have all new designs in this new store, but I inadvertently had some overlap. For the most part though, the designs in these two stores are mostly unique to each of these stores.

The categories, so far, in my PositiveAffirmation store on Zazzle are:

Apparel and Accessories:

Here you will find Aprons, Belt Buckles, Pin on buttons, Hats, Necklaces, Ties, Tote Bags, and Tshirts.

Some of the designs in this store are simple one word affirmations. The words are usually made from a cutout letter font, featuring a photo of some of my flowers for the inside of each outlined letter. I think they give an extra added appeal to the affirmation.

Confident spelled with pink flowers pin on buttons
by PositiveAffirmation

Home, Pets, Car:

The Home, Pets, Car category includes, Car (products), Clocks, Keychains, Kitchen, Luggage Tags, Ornaments, Pillows, Posters, Signs, Tiles, and Wall Art.

I usually write in an affirmation, but on this particular design, I made a template that is to be filled in with the person's own favorite affirmation. I know that using a mirror when reciting my affirmations have proven to be very helpful, and wanted to encourage others to try the same method. I designed the artwork for the mirror.

Your affirmation on a mirror design Magnets
by PositiveAffirmation

New Products:

The New Products category is automatically an option by Zazzle, assigning any newly created product here, if the designer doesn't already give the new product a category, when designing it. This category is usually empty.

Office and School:

This category includes Binders, Business Cards, Dry Erase Boards, Mousepads, Notebooks, and Stickers.

An affirmation can serve as subtle reminders each time we see it, i.e. when we see it on our notebook.

Life is full of abundance, Day Lily Notebooks
by PositiveAffirmation

Sports, Toys, and Games:

As of this writing, there are only two items in this Category, so there are no subcategories as of yet. At some time, there will be more. Your suggestions and requests are welcome. As well as any requests for other categories too.

Stationery:

The Stationery category includes Address Labels, Cards, Notepads, Postcards, and Stationery.

Address labels may be thought of as pretty small for an affirmation, however a simple reminder to Give Thanks can be a timely reminder for Thanksgiving, as well as throughout the year.

Give thanks, yellow lily word art, address labels
by PositiveAffirmation

Thank you for your visit, comments, and or sharing too.

Cheryl Paton

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Swiffer Duster Makes Cleaning Easier

No one wants to spend a lot of time cleaning their house, even though we all prefer a clean home. I always appreciate anything that makes my housework easier. For many years, I have been dusting with the Swiffer Dusters with the short handle. They really do make dusting the furniture a lot faster and easier. I recently started using the long handle Swiffer Duster and found it to be a dream come true.

I am barely over 5 feet tall, therefore reaching the top of any tall piece of furniture like the TV cabinet, or the tops of picture frames, is impossible for me without a step stool. At least, that was true before I tried the long handle Swiffer duster. Now, I can stand on the floor and reach the top of any furniture or pictures in my home. If I stand on my tip-toes and have the long handle fully extended, I can even dust the crown molding around my ceiling. That is pretty amazing!

At first, I thought the long handle was flimsy when fully extended. However, I have come to appreciate that slight flexibility as I realize it will not press hard enough to scratch anything I am dusting. I would rather it feel flimsy than to have it damage anything. Plus, it is extremely lightweight.

Long Handle Swiffer Duster

Swiffer Dusters Heavy Duty 3 ft Extended Handle with Pivot TopCheck Price The kit I originally purchased came with a 3 ft. handle and several duster refills to get started. I can shorten the adjustable handle to about 15 inches if desired, but I often leave it fully extended and use the original short-handle duster as needed. However, there are times when I don't wish to carry both around the house with me. Being able to adjust the long handle, makes it possible to dust a room with only the one Swiffer. The top of the handle will also pivot which allows me to run it across the entire top of a picture frame without having to climb up on my step stool.

The most recent duster refills that I purchased came with "dust busting strips" to help dust more thoroughly in places where dust tends to build-up, like the top of my refrigerator or the inside of AC vents.

I highly recommend both the short handle Swiffer duster and the long adjustable handle Swiffer duster to make dusting faster and easier. There are better things in life to do than spend your day dusting!

Swiffer Dusters Starter Kit, Kit Includes 1 Handle and 5 DustersCheck Price Swiffer Dusters Heavy Duty 3 ft Extended Handle Dusting Kit (1 Duster, 3 Refills)Check Price Swiffer Dusters Heavy Duty Multi-Surface Duster Refills for Cleaning, Unscented, 11 CountCheck Price

I previously reviewed the Swiffer Wetjet Floor Mop. Click here if you are interested in reading that review too. Another great Swiffer product!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Overview of MazePuzzles on Zazzle

This is the fourth of a seven part series of my various stores on Zazzle.

The store that I'm reviewing here is MazePuzzles. I already had a Birthday category in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle; however, I knew that I wanted to make a variety of maze puzzle themes, so I went with creating a store for just this theme. Another thing that sets this store apart from my CherylsArt store, is that I used very little of my own artwork in designing these maze puzzles. I created most of these puzzle designs from designs on Canva, of which I subscribe to.

In my MazePuzzles store, I show the Collections first on the landing page; these are sorted alphabetically by theme, followed by product type. A design theme collection is the perfect place to look if you're planning a themed birthday party. There you will find all the different products for that particular theme.

The roduct type collection is the perfect place to look if you know you just want a birthday card, or want to see all the different designs in one easy to look at place.

Here are how the product categories are arranged in my MazePuzzles store.

Birthday Maze Greeting Cards:

It's great seeing all the different maze puzzles pictured in one easy to view location. It can help you decide which maze puzzle you want to go with. The maze puzzles not only include different animals and such, the puzzle themselves range from pretty easy to somewhat harder.

The Monkey and Bananas maze can be considered easy or hard, depending on whether the overlapping vines might offer just some added fun or confusion!

Monkey and bananas maze puzzle birthday card
by MazePuzzles

Birthday Maze Invitations:

Here is another option for inviting your guests. The invitations differ from the greeting cards, as there was enough room to add the party details to the front of the cards.

Kangaroo and Leaves Maze Birthday Invitations
by MazePuzzles

Birthday Maze Notepads:

Birthday Maze Notepads can be a fun addition to a maze puzzle themed birthday party. All the kids can work a puzzle while they're waiting for cake to be served, or in between game playing, etc. The notepads are 5.5 inches by 6 inches and there are 40 sheets per pad, making it easy for kids to try again should their sheet get messed up. A larger, 8.5 by 11 inch option is available, but the purchasers would need to edit their selection to get the whole design to fit within the printing area.

Help the frog get to fly Maze Birthday Notepads
by MazePuzzles

Birthday Maze Paper Plates:

The maze puzzles are offered on the 7 inch square paper plates. The square can also be ordered on 9 inch. There are also round plates offered in the same sizes as the square plates, and also a round 7 inch bowl.

Birthday Maze Postcards:

The postcards can be used instead of greeting cards or invitations, to invite the guests. It can save on paper usage and possibly postage.

Birthday Maze Napkins:

The maze theme is printed on paper napkins. All of the items in this store are easy to personalize using the provided template forms.

Maze Puzzle Paper Cups:

The maze puzzle design is just printed on one side of the paper cups. Having hosted birthday parties before at an art store, I could just imagine young kids turning their cups all around to view the maze puzzle from alternate sides, and then you know what might happen next. Anyway, I decided to go with the one sided view!

Kangaroo and Leaves Maze Birthday Paper Cups
by MazePuzzles

Birthday Maze Yard Signs:

The yard signs are a fun way to show guests where the party is. These signs are printed on lightweight, weather resistant, corrugated plastic, that is 4 mm thick. They are listed to last for 6-9 months for outdoor use, depending on weather conditions. They come in a choice of shapes, including circle, house, helmet, and arrow. Various sizes are offered for the different shapes. You may need to edit to get the design to fit into whichever shape and or size that you select.

Tortoise and lettuce maze, birthday yard sign
by MazePuzzles

Do you have a favorite design so far? There are actually eight different maze puzzle designs in all. You'll have to visit the store to see them all.

Did you think of any other product that you might desire for a maze themed birthday party? Let me know in a comment below. Thank you.

Cheryl Paton

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Generac 24kW Home Standby Generator Reviewed

We have a lot of power outages in our area, mostly due to severe weather. I have always lived here and with the exception of 2 years, my husband has always lived in this area. We are very familiar with tornado weather and what to expect. It has simply always been a part of our lives and we take the normal necessary precautions. Some of our neighbors who moved here from other regions of the United States, are often totally unprepared. They are very frightened by the sirens, warnings, wind damage, occasional tornado touchdowns, and power outages.

However, it seems that every region of the United States has some natural disaster concerns. From snow storms, ice storms, hurricanes to earthquakes and tornadoes, we all have reason to need a stand-alone power generator for our homes.

For many years, we had a portable generator. We had a transfer switch installed to isolate our power from the grid, but it still required us to go outside in the weather to move the switch, hook the generator up and start it. Still, it provided power to our home for hours, or even days, when the area was without city provided power. It is just part of the storm season as well as our occasional harsh winter weather.

Three years ago, we decided to invest in a Generac generator that comes on automatically when the power goes out. In my opinion, it is the best home improvement we have ever made. It required having an electrician to install it and a gas line had to be run to the generator, but it has been totally worth it. We no longer have to go out in the wind and rain to hook up, manually add gas, and start the portable generator.

We discussed the size of generator we wanted and decided for one big enough to run the air conditioner, the lights and the appliances in our home. The larger size cost more, but it will run everything for days.

Some may not feel the need for all of their appliances or the air conditioner to run and could choose a smaller Generac generator, but our temperatures range up to over 100 degrees during the summer. When you combine the heat with the humidity that accompanies thunderstorms and tornadoes, it is unbearable and hard to breathe at times. Thus, the air conditioner is not something we want to do without. Plus, I want to still be able to cook our food, even boil water if needed, and we have two refrigerators. Therefore, the extra cost for a larger generator was worth it to us.

When the power goes out, the generator comes on to provide power to our home without us having to do anything to start it!

Generac Guardian 24kW Home Standby Generator

Generac Guardian 24kW Home Standby Generator with 200 Amp Transfer Switch - Automatic Whole House Backup Power -

The 24kW is the size we purchased, but there are several sizes available via this link. Check & Compare Prices HereThe name "Guardian" on this unit is totally appropriate for an automatic home generator. That is exactly what it is! The Generac generator is always there waiting to be needed and starts up automatically when "called to action".

This unit comes with the Generac 200 amp SER transfer switch. It is still necessary to hire a local electrician to install it, as well as the gas line and a concrete pad for the generator to sit on. We chose a Generac authorized electrician that continues to handle any warranty repairs (we have had none), as well as an annual inspection which includes changing the oil in the generator. The annual inspection in our area costs $300 each year, but otherwise there is no additional monthly or annual cost or fees for the generator.

Having power to our home during power outages is huge! After a storm, there is almost always outdoor cleanup or repair required. Something as common as having hot water for a shower, becomes a real blessing.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Overview of Custom Flash Cards on Zazzle

This is the third of a seven part series of my various stores on Zazzle. I'm going through them alphabetically.

When I went into private practice as a literacy tutor for adults, I looked around for various teaching tools that weren't geared towards kids. There was very little to choose from. I used to design worksheets for students, including word search puzzles and more, to help my students have something they could do to help reinforce their newly learned skills.

I had made a few basic flash card for learning basic words, for those that were more at the beginning level. After I left that, and started creating art and the like on Zazzle, I got the idea to design flash cards for reading, that were geared towards adult learners.

I included a photo or artwork on one side and customizable text on the reverse side.

Here are the categories in my Custom Flash Cards store on Zazzle.

Adjectives Reading Flashcards:

Adjectives are words that are used to describe a noun, a thing, such as a fuzzy peach.

Fuzzy Peach, Adjective Reading Flashcards
by CustomFlashCards

Adverbs Reading Flashcards:

Adverbs are words that are used to describe a verb, a type of action, such as how quickly the tiger turned towards the noise.

Adverb quickly, tiger themed reading flashcards
by CustomFlashCards

Alphabet Cards:

The Alphabet Cards are not flashcards, but are tutorial cards for the alphabet. It shows directional arrows on the letters, to help students to master the writing of each letter. The majority of students that I worked with already new the alphabet, but those who are true beginners can appreciate a tutorial that is geared for adult learners.

Alphabet Letter Tutorial Cards, Beach theme
by CustomFlashCards

Animal Reading Flashcards:

The Animal Reading Flashcards category features a variety of animals, from wildlife to domestic animals.

DIY Flashcards:

The DIY Flashcards category features basic instructions on one side of the flashcard, and a placeholder for the purchaser to upload their photo on the reverse side.

Floral Reading Flashcards:

The Floral Reading Flashcards features a variety of flowers, including a surprise of the word MOM spelled out with flowers. I do not have a Holiday category at this point, but that might be a good idea to do.

Food Reading Flashcards:

This category features a variety of food items including fruit, vegetables, a couple of entrees including pizza, and desserts.

Whole pineapple reading flashcards for adults
by CustomFlashCards

Insect Reading Flashcards:

This category features common insects in the United States. If you have a request for an insect that is unique to your area, do let me know in a comment below.

Love Cards:

The Love Cards are not flashcards, but offer a couple of options to students that want to express their love to someone, with something that is personal to them.

Personalized Love Flash Cards
by CustomFlashCards

New Products:

This category is automatically assigned by Zazzle, if a specialized category isn't already picked upon designing of the new product. This category is normally empty.

Number Flashcards:

These number flashcards feature artwork of an item that has something that can be counted, along with the numerical number and the word for that number, on one side, and just the word for the number on the reverse side. The text can be easily customized should the tutor want to use these flashcards for a different purpose.

Personalized Family Flashcards:

The Personalized Family Flashcards are to help the student recognize words that can describe a family member. The purchaser is to upload a different photo from the student, so that these cards can be personal to them. Any of these cards can be personalized with different text, and for relatives and or friends that haven't been already specifically made; i.e. any flashcard with a female photo on it can be used to make a card for an aunt.

Places Reading Flashcards:

This category represents common places, like a ball field; a well known place, like the Eiffel Tower.

Transportation Reading Flashcards:

These flashcards features different types of transportation, and even a drawing of a space shuttle for those who are interested in space.

Verbs Reading Flashcards:

Verbs describe a type of action, such as this flashcard for hand washing.

Verbs, Washing Hands Reading Flashcards for Adults
by CustomFlashCards

I had an adult student ask me to go over the various words that could be found on restrooms. I had never paid much attention to them before, but did do a search of this special request. On one restroom for women, the word used was Sheilas. Not at all what most people may expect when they're out an about and want to use the appropriate restroom for them.

So there you have it. If you know anybody who can benefit from these cards, whether they be tutors or learners, do pass this blog along to them. Thank you.

Cheryl Paton

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Make Crispy and Juicy Smash Burgers

We love making burgers on our charcoal grill. I have never cared for a thick burger; I try to press my burger to make it thinner. My daughter and grandsons got me this Sasquash Burger Press, and now it is so much easier to make burgers the way I like them.

Smash burgers have taken over diners, food trucks, and backyard grills. Who knew that smash burgers would become so popular? I just like my burgers thin.

Fran picked up some burgers at our local grocery store, and we had the family over for some smash burgers.

I started by firing up the charcoal in my Weber charcoal chimney. Read my post on how easy it is to use a Charcoal Chimney Starter.

I placed my Lodge Cast Iron Griddle on the grill and pressed the burgers with the burger press. After flipping them once, I placed the burgers on the grill grates and finished them over the hot charcoal. The results were amazing, crispy edges, juicy inside, and great taste.

You can also make smash burgers on any griddle, cast-iron skillet, or any skillet on your stovetop.

I love my Sasquash Burger Press; it is made in the USA in Nashville, TN, and you can find it on Amazon.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Back Seat Extender for Dogs - Large Hard Bottom Dog Car Seat Reviewed

Prior to adopting our puppy, Watson, it had been many years since we needed a back seat "container" for a dog. Our senior dogs were perfectly content to lay down on their car beds and ride comfortably. Watson, on the other hand, is a very active puppy. Laying down in the car, or sitting in someone's lap, is absolutely out of the question for our baby dog. Therefore, we went in search of a solution.

We wanted something that would keep him in the back seat, but allow him to move around. Because we have captain seats in one of our SUV's, we need something that would hold his weight in between the seats even when he is full grown.

The back seat extender we selected crosses both seats, covering the gap between them. That allows Watson to lay down, walk from window to window, or stand in the center. The front flap of the extender, covers the back of both front seats and has a restrainer section in the center that he can see through, but not walk through. That keeps him safely contained in the back seats of the car.

This back seat extender is perfect for us and our puppy dog, Watson!

Back Seat Car Seat for Dogs Specifications

Upgraded Back Seat Extender for Dogs - Large Hard Bottom Dog Car Seat CoverCheck PriceWhen fully expended, this back seat car seat covers both captain seats (and space between seats) or a bench seat. It also covers the space between the front and back seats to keep your pet from falling between the seats. It will fold in half if you want only one seat covered allowing a person to sit in the other seat.

It is held in place by using the straps on the seat cover placed around the head rests on all seats. There are also side straps to place on the coat hooks just inside each door.

The side panels will keep your dog from falling out when the car door is opened. Each side panel has zippers that are used to lower the panel so you can easily lift your puppy out of the car.

We purchased the medium size seat extender and it fit perfectly.