Abstract: Install a “shelf” on the front panel of the washer and dryer just a few inches below the door of the front-load washer and dryer. The “shelf” could be a flip-down shelf, a flip-up shelf, a pull-out shelf, or a retractable shelf. The type of “shelf” is based on the construction of the washer or dryer in relationship to the parts inside the washer and dryer. The placement of the “shelf” is also based on the amount of space between the front-load door and the bottom of the washer and dryer front panel. The material for the “shelf” could be the same metal that is used for the construction of the washer or dryer (metal), strong plastic, mesh, or other desirable material based on the type of “shelf.” The shelf (flip-down or flip-up) could be supported by a hinge similar to the hinges used for the lids on the top-load washers and dryers. The size of the “shelf” would be determined by the available space where the installation is feasible.

Abstract: A ball and target game includes a spherical element and an elongate target element carrying a plurality of discrete target areas, which areas are juxtaposed longitudinally on the target element. The spherical element and the target element carry complementary hook and loop components or magnetic components that enable the spherical element to releasably attach to the target element within a selected target area when the spherical element is projected at and strikes the target element within that target area.

Abstract: A refreshment accommodating seat cushion apparatus is disclosed. A pair of oppositely facing padded sections are disposed about an intermediate relatively rigid support element. Receptacles are formed through one of the padded sections for accommodating, one refreshment container. The seat cushion selectively encases a generally horizontal seat surface such that a first padded section faces and touches the seat surface and the other padded section faces upwardly from the seat surface.