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A Children’s Book About a Brave Dog and the Power of Friendship

little girl holding children's book, Zorro the Boston Terrier
http://www.zorrothebostonterrier.com

Zorro the Boston Terrier finds himself accidentally locked out of his home in the rain, with nowhere to turn for shelter. He ventures through the neighborhood and encounters adorable creatures who try to help him, each in unique ways. His mishap ends in a night full of adventure and new friendships.

We wrote this book with the intention of teaching young children about resilience and the importance of not being afraid to ask for help when in need. When persevering through difficult times one can often find joy in life through new friendships and adventure.

We will donate a percentage of the proceeds to an organization called Paw Paw Boston Terriers, which rescues dogs from kill shelters in South Korea.

Purchase on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C7T7YH8L/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1687232956&sr=8-1

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gotmyzorrobook/zorro-the-boston-terrier-accidentally-gets-left-outside?ref=bi3wx7

Fun fact: we’ve been working with Jennifer Rees as our editor for the book. She edited, amongst other things, the Hunger Games books.

Best Way To Install Peel And Stick Wallpaper For a Whole Room Makeover

Before we get to the method, it is noteworthy that a peel and stick wallpaper best adheres to smooth surfaces.

To make sure that you buy the correct wallpaper peel and stick type, consult with your manufacturer or retailer first.

Another noteworthy point is to buy wallpapers in excess of how many you need. Doing so would allow you to experiment with your designs and placements.

Being said that, here’s the best way you can install peel and stick wallpaper for a whole room makeover.

Gather The Supplies

Before you begin installing your ombre peel and stick wallpaper or any other wallpaper for that matter, you would need some supplies. For instance, you’d need a sponge or a soft cloth to wipe off all the extras from the corners. You’d also need a mild cleaner to clean the walls before installing. Other supplies that you’d need include a measuring tape, straight-edge, a pencil, a smoothing tool, and a utility knife.

Prepare Walls

Now that you’ve gathered all the necessary supplies, it’s time to prepare the walls for wallpapers. Clean the walls using a damp soft cloth or sponge and a mild non-abrasive cleaner. The next 24 hours would be very crucial for your wallpaper peel and stick project. Let the walls dry out completely and ensure that dust or dirt does not settle over again.

Make A Guide For First Piece

The next thing you ought to be doing is measuring your wallpapers. If you’re choosing an ombre peel and stick wallpaper, make sure you consider the color gaps too. We’ll come to it in the next section. For now, the vital thing to remember is that you guide the walls according to the design you wish to create. You might need to trim off extra wallpaper from one edge to fit it on the wall properly in some cases. And for this, guides prove to be the best tool.

Match And Repeat Patterns

The next step is placing your first wallpaper. Make sure that you double-check all the measurements and the placement for your ombre peel and stick wallpaper. It would be better to peel only about 12 inches of the wallpaper peel and stick a protective covering. Place the first on the guide and slowly peel off the rest of the cover from the back. While you do so, make sure you also use the smoothing tool. Once the first wallpaper is placed, all you need to do is match the first one and repeat the patterns.

Check For Bubbles

While using the smoothing tool would already ensure that not too many bubbles are created, there might still be some. To remove these bubbles, you can use the edge of your trimming knife or a pin. Press down the pointy edge onto the bubble to remove any trapped air. Also, you’d need to press it gently after removing the bubbles to make sure it does not create any holes or tear off later.

And you’re done! Your wallpaper peel and stick design is good to go.

Flying Her Spaceship: #MySundayPhoto

The small playground in our neighborhood has a little wooden playset for kids to climb and slide on. Using our imagination, we pretend it’s our spaceship and make frequent trips to the moon and sometimes a random planet from Star Wars.

It’s not a sturdy structure, so I can easily shake our vessel during takeoff as we experience turbulence (from comet fields, obviously). Luckily, the cutest pilot I know keeps it under control and gets us through every time.

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Don’t worry, I caught this shot on my phone before takeoff. She promised to wait for me to climb aboard, but only for a minute. We had places to go and things to see, so there’s no time for messing around with pictures!

I’m just happy I got this pic before the 105+ degree heat made my phone shut down. Probably for good reason, I need to focus on living in the moment more anyway. No matter how hot it gets, it always feels cool to play with our beautiful girl.

Thanks to Darren and his #MySundayPhoto linkup. Check out his blog full of beautiful pics and join in on the #MySundayPhoto action!

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