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Friday, August 9, 2019

Clean Your Bathtub Without Harmful Chemicals or Fumes

Clean a porcelain bathtub without any fumes or harmful chemicals! The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser does a better job of cleaning the tub too.

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers Reviewed

For many years, actually decades, I knew cleaning day would end with a migraine headache. Even if I took a pain reliever before I started, I still ended up in excruciating pain.

I knew the smell of the strong chemicals was to blame, but we had to have a clean home. Therefore, week after week, I toughed it out, cleaned and suffered.

Even with fans and open windows, the fumes were just too much for me, until I discovered Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. No only do they erase dirt and grime, they do it without harmful chemicals. Therefore, they also erased my cleaning day migraines and I am most grateful!

Though it may no longer be necessary because of chemicals I can smell, I still protect my skin by wearing disposable nitrile gloves when I clean.

The Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

My husband's aunt was the first person to recommend the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to me. She shared how they easily cleaned scuff marks off her kitchen floor, baseboards and walls. I purchased a package for that purpose.

Then one day, not too long after I started using the awesome erasers on my baseboards, I had an epiphany. If they work so well on baseboards and scuff marks, why not try them on the bathtub?

Eureka! I had finally found a way to clean a porcelain bathtub without any fumes or harmful chemicals!!! What's more, that little eraser does a better job of cleaning the tub, in my opinion.

The Magic Eraser shows the Dirt & Grime Removed From This Bathtub

The bathtub in the photo is used every day for showers, and it is over 20 years old. This particular tub is in a windowless bathroom. It was the one I dreaded cleaning the most because I had only a fan to help eliminate the fumes while cleaning, and that simply was not enough to forestall the migraine.

I have no doubt my body was trying to tell me something, loud and clear, with those migraines. Believe me, it wasn't that I didn't understand, nor was I ignoring their warnings. It was simply a matter of necessity. I had to clean our bathrooms! Now, I can enjoy a clean bathroom without paying a painful price.

How to Clean a Porcelain Bathtub with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

The erasers need to be wet to work. I leave the bath water running and draining while I rub the entire surface of the bathtub with the wet Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Then I swoosh the water around to rinse the residue. It really is very easy and odorless. My biggest complaint now when I clean the tub, it won't stay that way for long. They shiny porcelain beckons one to bathe.

Now, I can sing while cleaning. I can take deep breaths and hit high notes that are not related to pain and suffering.

The Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are one of the greatest discoveries in my life!

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Review of Nobska Lighthouse and Sharing Photography with Children

On a recent July morning I was able to visit this historic lighthouse on Cape Cod and share my love of lighthouse photography with my granddaughters.

Brief History of Nobska Lighthouse

When we arrived at this historic lighthouse on the southern point of Cape Cod in Falmouth we took a few minutes to read the signs and learn a bit about the history of the lighthouse.

The lighthouse is nestled between Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay with Martha's Vineyard spread right out in front of it.

From the early colonial days until the twentieth century the route from Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds provided the shortest route to bring passengers and goods from Cape Cod to all points south and west. In the 1800's vessel traffic through this area was second only to that of the English Channel. Because of this a need for a lighthouse to keep vessels safe was imperative.

Nobska light was first opened in 1826 as just a tower above a keepers house. It was replaced in 1878 by the present 42 feet cast iron tower. This tower sits 87 feet above sea level. It flashes every 6 seconds and is visible for 17 miles.

Photographing the Lighthouse

The above is a photograph of my granddaughters, Kate and Emily in front of the lighthouse. They both brought along their new cameras to learn about photographing the lighthouse with me.

The next two photos are ones that were taken by the girls. The first, a close up shot of the lighthouse, was taken by Kate. The second one was taken from across the street by Emily.

Pathway to Nobska Lighthouse photo by mbgphoto

I too enjoyed the view from across the street from the lighthouse. Here are two photos that I took looking back at the lighthouse.

Across from the Lighthouse

After looking at the lighthouse closeup we crossed the street and took a path that led down to the beach. It was a fantastic view of the islands that lay just off the coast. Here is a map that tells about what we saw.

It was very interesting to see the map and then look at the scene ahead of us. We watched ferries leave from Cape Cod heading over toward Martha's Vineyard. It was early morning when we arrived and the fog was rather heavy, but as the morning progressed the fog started to lift and we could see more of the islands.

Photographing with my Granddaughters

It was a wonderful experience sharing my love of photography and lighthouses with Kate and Emily. They listened carefully as I showed them how to look for interesting photos. After they took a few of the lighthouse from different angles, their interest was more toward photographing the bees in the flowers.

Zazzle Products from our Photos

This keychain design was made from one of Emily's photos and the mug is from my photo.

Nobska Lighthouse Keychain
by mbgphoto

Path to Nobska Lighthouse Two-Tone Coffee Mug
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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Mid Summer Heat and Your Garden, It's Time to Rejuvenate!

Oh the Summer of 2019 will probably go down as one of the better ones we have had in a long time. But, the heat can do some pretty mean things to your garden. Let's do a quick review on how you can make those baskets and annuals look a little nicer than they do right now!

When May and June rolled around, everyone was just so happy to see the weather become warmer. Garden centers everywhere were busy selling plants of every kind under the sun to people who had the worst cases of itchy fingers ever!

Who didn't go out to buy at least one or two hanging planters with bright colored geraniums or petunias? I know I did and the garden centers thanked me.

This is what they looked like when I bought them:

man sitting on a ledge surrounded by flowers

*photo from pixabay

Now that we are well into August, they are looking tired and sparse. The stems that were so full of flower buds, have elongated into wisps of bare stems with maybe a flower or two at the end of the stem. Nothing at all like they looked when I first purchased them.

portulaca looking sad

But wait a minute, these plants can be revitalized with just a little tender loving care. I'm here to help you make the next two to three months much nicer again with the same plants that you already have.

How to Revitalize Your Plants

Let's get started.

Cut back the long strands of petunias, calibracoas, or moss roses (portulaca). Dead-head your geraniums so that more flower heads will appear.

1. Let the plant dry out just a little, so that you can remove it from it's hanging pot.

When you have the plant out, place it (soil ball and plant) into a pail of water. You will notice that the soil around the plant has probably gotten very solid and holds the shape of the pot it was in. That is part of the problem. When you water this plant, the water just falls right out of the bottom of the pot. The soil no longer holds any water close to the roots. We need to fix that!

2. Take the roots and gently pry them apart (or if you are not too scared, take a knife and cut the root ball into quarters) Do this inside the pail and place the pieces back into water. You may notice that some of the old soil is starting to fall away from the roots. Don't worry, that's what you want to have happen.

3. Get some fresh potting soil. I like to use Miracle Gro soil.** I'll tell you why later. Now take those quarters and place two or three back into the hanging pot. Fill the rest of the space with fresh soil and water well. You can even bury the crown of the plant in the new soil.

4. Leave these plants in the shade for a day or two, just to give them some time to get over the shock. Keep them watered well, but not drowning.

5. In a week, you should be able to see new growth coming up from the original root system. In two weeks they will look like brand new plants, even though there isn't a garden center around with fresh planters.

6. Sit back, relax and enjoy your hanging baskets for another two months or more.

If your hanging baskets are full of annuals, they will keep blooming until frost arrives and that could be late October or November even. They will slow down in blooming naturally once the long summer days are done, but they will bloom! They will also look so much nicer than those long wisps with only one flower on the end of each stem.

Now why do I like Miracle Grow Soil?** I told you earlier that I would explain. So here it is:

Purchased hanging planters from Pop-up Garden centers use plain potting soil for their planters (it's cheaper). Miracle Gro soil is not just soil, but Sphagnum peat moss, perlite and compost. It is also infused with Miracle Gro fertilizers that are time released for better blooms and healthier plants. I have used this for years and I can't remember ever having a summer of disappointment with my hanging plants. Now that I am in my apartment, I use this type of soil in all my balcony planters too.

Annual plants are wonderful for their color, long lasting blooming period and they are not too expensive either. So you really get a good bang for your buck. At then end of the season, remember to compost your annuals or if you are really keen, start seed saving so that next year you can make your own hanging baskets with Miracle Gro soil from the start and seeds that you have saved.

You can find out more about seed saving on another review right here: Let's Review The Best Proven Seed Saving Practices

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Numerology Bible Reviewed

The Meaning of Numbers (Numerology)

Do you know your numbers?
image courtesy of pixabay.com

I've been reviewing the meaning of numbers quite a bit lately. Numerology plays a minor role in my newest book Campground Corpse. Aunt Flossie has been known to tell her niece Taylor more than once that 'it's in the numbers, dear'. Even the name of the series (Cabin 9 Mysteries) that my book belongs to was chosen consulting the numbers. I didn't just pull the number 9 out of a hat. Nope, there is a reason Aunt Flossie can be found most of the time in or around that cabin in particular.

Lucky Numbers or more?

We often hear people say they picked a number because it was their lucky one. Maybe it was for a lottery or to open a door on a game show but their reasons can often be that they feel that number or numbers were lucky ones for them. Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. Tall buildings can be found around the world without a 13th floor because the builder felt it might bring bad luck. Do numbers bring luck, good or bad? Do the letters that make up your name (when changed to their numerical value) tell something about your personality? Since the time of Pythagoras in the B.C. 500's many people believe that they do. In mathematics numbers never lie, could it be so in the study of numerology? Just as in astrology when we look up the traits of our "sign" we see similarities in the descriptions; our Life Path Number, Soul Number, Dream Number often show an uncanny resemblance to ourselves.

In a scene in the book Campground Corpse, I have Taylor question whether numerology was something she should avoid due to her faith. Aunt Flossie reminds her that God has often been called The Great Mathematician and that numbers were important to Him and can be found repeatedly holding significance in the Bible. The number 3 stands for the Trinity and is suggested for different practices. The number 7 is looked at as a most sacred number in the Jewish Faith. The seventh day, the seventh year and seven cycles all hold importance. Revelations mentions seven a lot; seven seals, seven bowls, seven trumpets, etc.

It was with this idea of the role numbers play in the Bible that I decided to intertwine numerology into the books that will be in the Cabin 9 Mysteries. It won't play a major role in the solving of mysteries but every once in a while...a number will come up. (See what I did there?)

To Find Out More About Numbers

You can dabble a little about numerology by reading my newest book, if you like. I would love that! I think you might enjoy meeting Taylor and Aunt Flossie and the rest of the characters. Did I mention that Aunt Flossie is also the resident spirit at the campgrounds? I didn't? Well, she is and she is pretty funny for a person who isn't on our side of the veil anymore.

If you would like to delve more into the actual meaning of numbers and how they add up in your life, I recommend this book.

The Numerology Bible

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Monday, August 5, 2019

Book Review: A Curve in the Road by Julianne MacLean

Abbie is a woman with a great life. She has a successful career as a surgeon. She has been married to Alan, a cardiologist, for 27 years. Zach is their son. Zach is a good kid who will soon be on his way to college. Winston is the aging family dog. They have everything a happy family could have. Until it literally comes crashing down. Will Abbie survive? Will she be able to put the pieces back together? This novel written by Julianne MacLean kept me interested and kept me turning the pages well past my bedtime.

Abbie's family lives in a city in Nova Scotia while her mother lives in a small historic town nearby. Abbie and family typically spend Sunday evenings with her mother. However, on this particular evening, Abbie and Winston have gone alone.

While they are headed back to the city, Abbie anxious to catch Zach's hockey game, an oncoming car crosses the center line. A drunk driver nearly kills her and her dog in a horrific wreck. Abbie is trapped and Winston has been thrown from the car and is missing.

With the tragedy of the wreck, devastating family secrets are revealed. Between the discovery that her life was not as she had believed and the resulting physical problems from the wreck, she finds she has to reinvent herself. The decisions she has to make from the crash forward are not easy ones. And many of the dilemmas have no "right" answers. These are not things that anyone can plan for in advance.

There was one point in the story that I thought, "hmm, I'm not a doctor but I really don't think that would have happened that way." But for me, the rest of the story kept me engaged. There were a couple of times that I thought I could guess what was happening next. Happily, I was wrong. And while this is a love story, about life and adult relationships, there were no sex scenes. I am not against gratuitous sex scenes but I know that some readers prefer not to read them. So I thought I would mention that there are none in this book.

After I read Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens I had a really hard time starting another book. The characters and scenes of Barkley Cove were so vivid in my mind that subsequent

books just didn't seem interesting. I started several books but wasn't able to get past the first chapter or two before laying them down. But A Curve in the Road was easy reading and interesting enough to get me going again. Some reviews refer to A Curve in the Road as "stunningly emotional" and "gripping". I would not refer to the story as that intense for me. However, I did want to know what would happen next. It says a lot when a book keeps me up long enough to read a few chapters each night before bed.

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Sunday, August 4, 2019

Getting Ready to Sell Your Home - 7 Simple and Necessary Improvements that Don't Require Renovations

Getting Ready to Sell Your Home Without Renovating

If you're getting ready to sell your home but can't afford any major renovations, lets review a list of updates you can do that won't cost a fortune.

1. Declutter

When getting ready to sell, the first step is to declutter your entire home. Include the basement, sheds, and garage as well. Go through all cupboards and closets and get rid of or store items you don't/won't need during the selling process. Remove unnecessary knick-knacks. Keep coffee and end tables sparingly decorated with lamps, candles and plants.

About the garage: Empty out the clutter so prospective buyers can easily determine whether their car(s) will fit inside.

2. Paint Rooms

Painting can be time consuming, but it's an affordable first step to give your home a face lift before selling. Keeping the color scheme neutral will attract a broader range of potential buyers. Think in terms of grey, tan, beige, or white. Keep the baseboards and doors a nice crisp white. Avoid multi-colored baseboards! White baseboards provide a lovely border against the wall, rug/floor. Add pops of color with accessories only. Colorful pillows and throw blankets can bring interest to a space.

3. Create a Feature Wall(s)

A feature wall is an affordable and faster way to give your home something extra. As an example, in the master bedroom, consider a focal wall behind the bed. Ideas for feature walls include faux brick, real brick, vinyl designs, wainscoting, and murals. Anything 'peel and stick' is the easiest.

4. Remove Personal Photos

Some sellers resist doing this. The general thought by those who aren't keen on removing their personal photos is that they feel displaying photos promote the family aspect of their home. However, that's not the way to think about this.

When potential buyers walk into a home, they're not thinking about your family, they're thinking about how their own family will fit with the property.

From the moment a buyer steps onto a prospective property they're analyzing the 'feel' for their own family. Emotion guides that process and a multiple combination of the smallest things move buyers closer to a decision. Looking at photos of your family is a distraction to the natural flow of this thought process. Why add a distraction? Let the buyers achieve an emotional connection to your home without disruption.

Your photos represents 'your' house, no photos allow the buyer to imagine their family in this new home.

5. Clean, Clean and Clean

Let's go through a quick cleaning list:

Declutter kitchen counters, shine kitchen sinks, wipe the cupboards and clean appliances
Clean the grout on all tiles (floors, backsplash, bathtubs)
Scrub bathrooms spotless!
Steam clean all carpets and wash floors
Vacuum your entire home
Wash all the bedding, fluff pillows, and make a pretty bed (it's the focal point!)
Steam clean couches and chairs
Touch up any wall scuff marks with paint where applicable
Ensure all light bulbs work
Wash all the windows and screens
Double check that all closets and cupboards are organized. Buyers will open them!
Rid your house of unsavory pet and cooking odors - Try essential oils
Give your pet area and/or litterbox a thorough disinfecting - Think good smells
Trim overgrown trees, weed the garden and present a lovely entry way by ensuring there's a clear path to the front door.

6. Do You Have Pets?

If you have pets, and are able to, have your fur babies stay with friends or family during the selling process. If you can't arrange that, ensure your pets are secured or removed from the house before a buyer views your home.

7. Staging Your Home

Not everyone can afford a professional stager. However, you may reconsider staging when you read about the return on that investment! On average having your home professionally staged costs between .5 to 1 percent of a homes value. But get this: According to the National Association of Realtors for every $100 invested in staging, the potential return is $400!

If you can't afford a professional stager, complete these fundamentals:

Minimize furniture in smaller rooms
Position furniture so that people can walk through a room naturally without having to walk around pieces to get to doorways
Use simple window coverings, leave them open for viewings
Bring energy to a room by adding plants where applicable
Display baskets of fresh fruit and/or herbs in the kitchen
Turn on lamps and lights before viewings
Ensure the laundry is completed and your mudroom or front closet is organized
Clear the entry way of coats, shoes and boots
Put a lovely seasonal wreath on the front door

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Saturday, August 3, 2019

Watermelon Day Review

Source: Pixabay

Watermelon Day is celebrated each year on August 3rd to enjoy that juicy summertime staple, the watermelon. It is an ancient berry feast dating back to Ancient Egypt. Others say it originated in tropical Africa. Whichever is true, watermelon cultivation is at least 4,000 years old.

It is so refreshing because it is 92% water. This makes the watermelon a good thirst quencher, something definitely needed in the hot days of August and throughout the summer.

Some call it a fruit; others think it is a vegetable. In fact, it is the official vegetable of the state of Oklahoma.

Fun Watermelon Holiday Treats

Watermelon Pizza. Source: Google Search

Watermelon can be a tasty food as seen in recipes found doing a Google Search. Simply made with watermelon slices, other favorite fruits (like strawberries and blueberries) and yogurt, giving you a tasty dessert or a fun appetizer for a summertime picnic.

Crafty Watermelons

The watermelon is popular with crafters. Here are a few fun ones.

Watermelon Fabric Beverage Coasters

These cute beverage coasters are made with 2 different cotton fabrics so it is reversible. One side has watermelon wedges and slices on a black background and the other side has large black ants on a red and white checkered background. Perfect for your summer time decorating.

Beverage Coasters are an easy way to decorate your table for any holiday or home decor, plus being a practical item to protect your furniture. They are made with 100% cotton fabric and there is a layer of cotton batting for extra protection for your furniture. They are approximately 5" x 5" square.

These watermelon coasters and many other themes are available in Kathie's Etsy Shop she calls CutePurseNalities.

Watermelon Kitchen Decor

Watermelon Potholder Crochet Pattern

This is a pattern to crochet a potholder that looks like a watermelon for your kitchen.

This cheery, double-sided watermelon potholder is perfect for summer! The front is as shown in the photo and the backside is a solid green. This pattern is perfect for seasonal summer-time use and will impress family and friends at the next BBQ.

The pattern can be found in the Etsy Shop of The Driftless Designer, who is Reina of Minneapolis.

Summary

National Watermelon Day is an unofficial holiday with no known origin. It may have been begun by watermelon farmers, or by the National Watermelons Day. No matter who came up with the idea to celebrate the watermelon on August 3rd, it remains a refreshing summer snack that is naturally healthy.

National Watermelon Day

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Friday, August 2, 2019

Justice League Movie Reviewed

The Justice League is literally the DC Comics superhero team that includes Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, and Flash. Together, they protect the earth from evil and invading forces.

Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman have been well known superheros all of my life. However, until the Justice League was created, they worked as individuals. I can easily remember many discussions between myself and my brothers when I was a child over whether Superman or Batman was better. There was never a question of IF we liked them both.

Until recent years, Flash, Cyborg, and Aquaman were not well known to anyone who didn't actually read the DC Comics. However, with the movies and TV series that have been released over the last few years, we are all now familiar with Cyborg, Flash and Aquaman.

The Awesome Team of Superheroes in the Justice League
Information Below Based on Current Justice League Movies. They do not always follow the DC Comics Characters & their history, but all characters are based on the DC Comics

Batman:
Justice League Movie Actor - Ben Affleck
     Character's Real Identity - Bruce Wayne
     Origin - Earth Human
     Earth Home City - Gotham
     Powers - Weapons, Specially Made Vehicles, Martial Arts Training, & Genius
     Additional Points of Interest
           • Wealthy philanthropist
           • Mortal Human
   • Wears his Armored Bat Suit to protect his real identity
           • Committed to fighting criminals after witnessing his parents murders

Superman:
     Justice League Movie Actor - Henry Cavill
     Character's Real Identity - Clark Kent (Krypton Name was Kal-El)
     Origin - Krypton
     Earth Home City - Metropolis
     Powers - Superhuman Strength, Flies, Impenetrable Skin, X-ray vision, heat vision (projects high intensity heat),
                     Superhuman Hearing, Breath with powerful blows, freezing ability, can hold breath in space & under water
     Additional Points of Interest
           • Sent to Earth by Real Parents right before Krypton was destroyed
           • Found/Adopted by Jonathan & Martha Kent
   • Wears his Superman "S" suit with cape to protect his real identity
   • Works at the Daily Star/Daily Planet as a Newspaper Journalist (name changed on radio series)
           • Co-worker/Girlfriend/Wife is Lois Lane
           • Kryptonite weakens his strengths
           • Best Selling Comic Superhero of All Times

Wonder Woman:
     Justice League Movie Actor - Gal Gadot
     Character's Real Identity - Diana Prince
     Origin - Themyscira (Amazonian City - Paradise Island)
     Powers - Superhuman Strength & Powers, Flies on Earth & in Space, Trained Warrior, Wields the Lasso of Truth
     Additional Points of Interest
           • Daughter of Zeus
           • Immortal as a demigod
   • Protector of World (not just Earth)
           • Wears an Amazon uniform made for her by her mother, Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons

Justice LeagueCheck PriceThe Flash:
     Justice League Movie Actor - Ezra Miller
     Character's Real Identity - Barry Allen
     Origin - Earth Human
     Powers - Extremely Fast Running (in a flash)
     Additional Points of Interest
           • University Student
           • Struck by Lightening during a Radiation charged Thunderstorm
   • Wears a Burgundy/Red Suit with a Helmet Mask
           • The Fastest Man on Earth

Aquaman:
     Justice League Movie Actor - Jason Momoa
     Character's Real Identity - Arthur Curry
     Origin - Half Earth Human & Half Atlantean (from underwater City of Atlantis)
     Powers - Aquatic Abilities, Extremely Strong, Trained to Wield a Trident, Enhanced Hearing
     Additional Points of Interest
           • Proper Heir to the Throne of Atlantis (mother was princess)
           • Superhero on Land & Sea
   • Breathes Underwater and on Land
           • Swims & Jumps like a Dolphin or Whale

Cyborg:
     Justice League Movie Actor - Ray Fisher
     Character's Real Identity - Victor Stone
     Origin - Earth Human
     Powers - Naturally Interfaces with Internet & Computers, Flies,
     Additional Points of Interest
           • Cybernetic Reconstruction after near-fatal accident when a mother box exploded in father's lab
   • Infused with Mother Box power
           • Former Athlete
   • Permanent Robotic Parts (half human & half robot)
           • Both Parents are/were Scientists

Justice League Movie Synopsis

Justice League
(DVD, Blu-ray Or Prime Video)Check PriceWith Steppenwolf and his legion of Parademons scouring the earth for 3 "Mother Boxes" of power, the Justice League unites in order to prevent Steppenwolf from obtaining the ultimate power.

Each Superheroe's specialty is needed at some point in this battle, therefore they must all work together as one cohesive unit. That will prove to be challenging at times due to pre-existing conflicts, but they are all committed to protecting the world.

Before the entire Justice League comes face to face with him, Steppenwolf had already obtained 2 of the Mother Boxes. He defeated the Amazons in Themyscira to capture the first Mother Box. Then, he defeated the Atlantean guards for the second.

While it might seem certain that the Justice League could defeat Steppenwolf, the reality is far from obvious. After all, he and his army of parademons are strong and vast. The Justice League must take an extreme action to even feel strong enough to face him and that action could certainly have consequences.

If you have seen Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and you look carefully at the artwork above, you will get a hint at what extreme action must be taken, but I am not going to tell you.

My Personal Opinion

In spite of negative reviews, I really enjoyed Justice League! I find myself wondering what critics really had against this movie, DC Comics, or Warner Bros. The actors were tremendous! The storyline might seem somewhat familiar, but seriously, how often do we really see a movie with a unique story?

One of my favorite scenes is when Aquaman gets up close and personal with Wonder Woman's lasso of truth. I find myself laughing again as I recall it.

I'm glad I didn't let those negative reviews keep me from watching the Justice League. Otherwise, I would have missed a really great movie filled with wonderful actors. I hope you won't let them influence your decision either.

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Marathon Watch Order of Justice League Movies

Recommended Movies For Batman's Background - These movies star Christian Bale, not Ben Affleck

Batman Begins (2005)
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Justice League Movies

Man of Steel (2013)
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Wonder Woman (2017)
Justice League (2017)
Aquaman (2018)

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Wonder Woman (2017) Movie Review
Wonder Woman (2017) is truly a wonderful movie. I encourage everyone to set aside any preconceived notions and watch the new movie. The back story on Diana, aka Wonder Woman, is awesome!

Aquaman Movie Review
Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa, is a fabulous DC Comic movie! Aquaman is half man & half Atlantean, but he is the rightful heir to the throne of Atlantis. It is his destiny to ensure peace between the Atlantis kingdoms and humans.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Biblio.com - A Site Review for Booklovers and Booksellers

Logo created on PicMonkey

Do You Buy or Sell Used Books?

Just last week I started listing some of my new, used, and slightly shop-worn Preschool - Grade 12 textbooks, workbooks, and teaching materials at Biblio.com. I created a logo on PicMonkey using this image from Pixabay for my storefront at Biblio. That's what you see above.

I have added a few books manually while updating my 6000+ book database for a bulk upload. I'm getting back into the bookselling game again. I chose Biblio as my new bookselling home for many reasons, but I haven't been there long enough yet to review the site from a seller's point of view. I will say Biblio has a very responsive support team that answers my questions. You can watch my store shelves at Biblio fill as I begin to offer bargain books on cooking, gardening, crafting, and other interests as I have time. Please check out Barb's People Builders' new home at Bibio.com

As I've been spending more time on the site, I've discovered a lot of new features that weren't there a few years ago. It's a very user-friendly place for book buyers. I like to support the independent booksellers who have opted not to rely completely on Amazon as a selling site. Many of those sellers you see at Amazon also list on Biblio. But on Biblio they are able to offer you more than they can on Amazon.

I Love the Newest Biblio Search Feature

Image by kropekk_pl from Pixabay

As you may expect, you can search Biblio for books by author, title, ISBN, and keyword. There are also several filters you can apply to narrow your search, including price, attributes such as type of cover, condition, whether a dust jacket is present, publish date, whether the seller has included a photo, and more. There are also many ways you can sort your results.

The new feature I especially love is the ability to always show or exclude certain dealers from your searches. You can easily change your mind later about your favorite stores to search or include excluded stores again. I hate having a couple of bargain sites with multiple copies of the same book monopolizing my search results, and I can easily exclude them so I can see what other dealers are offering.

Biblio Sellers Are Independent and Can Communicate with You

If you have a question about a book you can probably call or email a Biblio seller directly without a middleman getting in the way. Although many of us work from home and don't list our phone numbers, you can email us and arrange for phone call if you prefer that.

Independent booksellers, especially those with open stores, know their books. I don't know of any of us who have had time to list them all yet. I still have hundreds unlisted I'd like to sell. Let's say, for example, a homeschool wants to teach a unit study on frogs or pond life. So far I haven't listed the books I have on those subjects, but I do have lots of them I could suggest if someone contacts me.

Nonfiction books for children are one of my specialties. I could probably meet most of your needs from unlisted books sitting on my shelves and give you a consolidated shipping price for them if you contact me directly. In contrast, Amazon often charges a standard $3.99 shipping fee per book, even if five books are shipped together. Not everything you buy from third party sellers qualifies for free or prime shipping. Some Biblio sellers also offer free shipping. We are also required to ship internationally.

Are you a book collector? There probably are Biblio sellers who specialize in the books that interest you. When you contact them directly they can watch for books you might want as they acquire them and let you know about them. On Amazon you need to put specific titles on their wish list. They use artificial intelligence. A human bookseller uses human intelligence and may know about books in your specialty you don't know about yet.

Amazon sells books, but it's not a bookseller in the same sense as an independent bookseller is. Amazon is primarily a book marketer. There's a difference. Independent booksellers know what's on their shelves at home or in their storefronts. They've often read a lot of them related to the topics they specialize in. They can advise you on content or style. Most of them love to talk to customers about what they are both interested in. You may find that this direct communication is worth the extra bit you might have to pay for postage.

Other Reasons I Like Biblio.com

Biblio provides services to independent sellers with reasonable fees and lets them communicate with buyers directly. Their individual stores post a way to contact them.

Biblio.com - A Site Review for a Socially Responsible Independent Used Book Site

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Biblio is socially responsible. It cares about the environment. It uses its profits to provide jobs and benefits to its employees as well as to give back to the community. Think of it as your local bookstore in the worldwide community. It is independent instead of being owned by a large corporation. Biblio also founded a nonprofit organization that seeks to bring literacy and education to impoverished communities. See the details here.

I hope next time you're searching for an out-of-print or used book you will give Biblio a try. And please check out my storefront while you're there, especially if you have children or grandchildren who like to read or need academic practice at home.

More Places You Can Find Great Books for Children and Education

If you are homeschooling, you also may want to check out this post: Should Homeschoolers Sell Used Curriculum at Homeschool Used Book? I think it's not only a good place for homeschoolers to find materials they need, but they can also find new homes for teaching resources and textbooks they no longer need. They can use credit from from their sales to buy different books they see listed on the site. Or they can get cash for their sales instead.

And don't forget to visit the site I've been resurrecting since going back to bookselling -- Books to Remember. I'll be listing and reviewing many of my education resources there with links to where you can get them. The site also hosts one of my book blogs for parents and educators.

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