The Marketing Mavens and The Thirty Day Challenge

I am not exactly sure just how many times I heard that as a child, but it was a lot. I never did figure out if my parents really did actually know that I had been getting up to mischief, or they were just going with the odds. It doesn't matter I gues...

You are probably confused, but this page should be called a "Lensography" and most of the time you could be equally confused. These are new words created to indicate a collection of squidoo lenses. If you are really fresh here, i suggest you...

It took me a long time to discover what a lensography was and now I'm finally creating one. I hope it will also be yet another way of keeping track of all my websites and blogs. Today 28 Oct 08 I've decided that I can make a full-time income from the...

This is where you can find the best of my lenses in one place and browse to see which one you want to visit first, then think about where to go next... Let me know what you think of them - suggestions are always welcome in the Guest Book. I was a...

This is my lensography - all the really smart lensmasters tell me it's the thing to have and you are never too old to learn!  All my lenses are here - and a couple of other good things about Christmas too.  Merry Christmas to you All....

Easter Sunday in an Italian home is a joyous occasion spent with family and friends. Typical of Italian cuisine, most holiday tables are planned around seasonal favorites, and springtime is a wonderful season for doing just that. Artichokes, fava bea...

There is nothing more satisfying than serving up home made food at family occasions. Traditional Easter Recipes are always popular with the family and everyone can get involved in the preparations. From Breakfast, through Lunch and on to Dinner, you'...

Easter is coming! Charlie Brown and his peanuts gang are here to show us how to deal with Easter. This is another masterpiece from Schultz!

I love cupcakes and when i lived with my parents, mom usually did a lot of cupcakes for me and my little sister: that's why i've learned to cook them... ...so that i can have them even when i'm not home! This is a collection of cupcakes i've found on...

St. Valentine's Day falls on February 14th each and every year. It is the day that is set aside annually for telling those that you love that you do love them. It's not a bad idea when you think about it. We get busy. Life intrudes upon love. We get...

There are many ways to say "I love you". A romantic dinner for two...a quiet evening with Champaign toasts to love eternal and beautiful romantic music playing in the background... a magical vacation to an exotic location... sending red roses, chocol...

St. Valentine's Day falls on February 14th each and every year. If you are still looking for a valentine day present, stop here and check my advices!

Valentines Day is a time to show how much you care for the people around you and what better way than to use some special recipes to create a wonderful meal. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a family celebration, it's worth making a special...

We tend to think of Valentines day as a time for couples, but it's really all about spending time with the people you love, family friends and anyone who means something to you. We like to celebrate our friendships with a big party and a party needs...

How you handle Valentines Day has become a major factor in the way that many relationships develop. In many ways it has become a commercial festival, as have so many others, but at the heart of it, it is still special to many people just like Christm...

There are few more lovely gifts to receive than a luxurious Romantic Gift Basket. Full of delightful treats to make you feel pampered and special. Each item is a gift in itself and is a joy to unwrap. From the beautiful presentation down to last lus...

When it comes to Valentine's makeup, there is no point just smearing some lipstick on and hoping for the best. Preparation is the key! Use a soft brush and gently remove the dead skin. Don't rub to vigorously as the sin of the lips is very delicate...

There is nothing more satisfying than serving up home made food at family occasions. Traditional Easter Recipes are always popular with the family and everyone can get involved in the preparations. From Breakfast, through Lunch and on to Dinner, you'...

Eating together on Christmas Day has always been a special moment for me and my family. We are all together around the table, happily discuss of our holydays and spend much more time than usual enjoying lunch and out time together. We've always tried...

Healthy Eating Recipes always used to be boring - they had a reputation for being tasteless, stodgy and quite frankly, not very nice. I still have bitter memories of Buckwheat filled cannelloni served with an Apricot Dressing - it was vile! But times...

Just because times are hard and we need to save money does not mean that we have to eat rubbish. In fact, ingredients found in cheap recipes are often a healthier option! We explore here small steps you can take to adapt favourite recipes to produce...

I love cooking and... I AM Italian! :) So, I'd like to share my favourite recipes on the web! Hope you like them!

This lens was inspired by a couple of 'Tweets' from Stephen Fry whilst in Africa, "Vulture outside my window. An omen? Had boiled egg and soldiers for breakfast. Feel better" followed by "Soldiers are a British institution. Toast sliced into oblongs...

Aztec Tattoos, more than any other, are a reflection of a people, their culture and their society. They are easily recognized as most Aztec Tattoo designs are brightly colored and highly stylized. Modern Aztec Tattoos follow the traditional cultural...

Body Tattoos are a part of almost every culture on this planet, and have been used since the dawn of time to identify, to beautify and to scare. They cause emotions that range for hatred and disgust to envy and admiration. The word 'Tattoo' come from...

The story of Lyra and her quest to prevent freedom of choice being stolen from mankind brings together all the elements of an adventure, a quest of epic proportions with true friendship at its heart

With the big tablature sites like Olga shutting their doors it's getting more & more difficult to find chords for songs if you don't play by ear. This lens will help you find guitar chords for songs you want to learn

I guess it is a chick flick although I would usually never admit to watching such things. I am just a sucker for a happy ending. If you love Sleepless in Seattle too.....you're welcome here!

It's... the complete monty python's flying circus collection of clips available on the web for free! here! Come on! I promise! From Wikipedia:   Monty Python’s Flying Circus (also known as Flying Circus, MPFC or, during the final series, j...

The Traveling Wilburys is a band formed by the sons of Charles Truscott Wilbury Snr (though they were half-brothers, Mothers somehow never got mentioned!) along with their Sidebury Cousins.  Who was the mysterious Charles T Wilbury - "Some...

Buddhist Belief and Buddhism in Western cultures is becoming more recognized as time goes by, and is finding it's place in our society. The subject of Buddhism and Buddhist Belief has been even more noticeable of late with the difficulties between Ch...

Anyone who has read the first four books of the New Testament will know that one of the most common teaching tools used by Jesus during his ministry was the parable. There are a total of 33 different parables recorded in the books of the Gospel, with...

Praising God with music is something that we are taught to do in the Bible. In Ephesians 5 St. Paul says that we should address one another "in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart" and...

Hillsong Music is the name given to the Christian music that originates from the Hillsong church in Sydney Australia. Hillsong's first live worship CD - 'The Power Of Your Love' was released in 1992, and since then live praise and worship albums have...

When you lose someone you care about it is very difficult to think straight and still try and find what you need to celebrate their life.  One of the things I found most comforting was specially written poems for funerals - it made speaking in p...

There was a time when death was discussed and planned with many cultures having elaborate ceremonies designed to see those they have lost on the road to their new life - wherever that may have been, or indeed, be. Nowadays death has become a subject t...

  Funeral Hymns are maybe the more traditional form of singing when in church, however music or songs can also be an integral part of the service and much depends on the person being celebrated. Certain music and song selections bring the decease...

Calvin: Well. I've decided I do believe in Santa Claus, no matter how preposterous he sounds. Hobbes: What convinced you? Calvin: A simple risk analysis. I want presents. Lots of presents. Why risk not getting them over a matter of belief? Heck, I'll...

There are lots of easy Christmas Crafts that you can do to make it so much more fun.  Christmas is a time when we give each other gifts - and what greater gift is there than your time.  Time is so precious - we only have so much, and to giv...

Christmas is a truly magical season that is enjoyed by many but no one enjoys the Christmas season more than kids. They get school holidays, see the allure of the lights and decorations, enjoy the beauty of the snow and wait impatiently for Santa to...

Christmas is a time for sharing fun with everyone around you so I thought I would share some of my top Christmas Videos with you all - you can vote and let me know which one you like best.  Mrs Claus and I love to sit by the fire, toasting our t...

When Christmas comes, I start wondering about what I am going to buy for my relatives and friends and it's always really difficult! Moreover, this year I won't have a lot of time to go around shopping, as I will work everyday, so I chose to find good...

More than anything else a beautiful Christmas Wreath on your door says 'Welcome' during the holiday period. It lets everyone know that you are celebrating. Wreaths are a decoration that make a statement and can set the tone of your holiday decor - a...

Almost every child loves the magic and mystery of Christmas and what could be better than getting a letter from Santa specially for you. Santa loves to receive all the Christmas letters telling him about what you have been doing and how you have spen...

Mrs Claus and I dearly love to sit by the fire with Elves after all the hustle and bustle of Christmas Present delivery is over.  The Elves work so very hard and we like to just put our feet up with some nice munchies and play some party games t...

I'm often asked what I think was the best Christmas Ever - well that's an easy question - it's this Christmas...There is always so much to look forward to, I can't think which part of Christmas I like best.  There are the presents and stuff but...

Eating together on Christmas Day has always been a special moment for me and my family. We are all together around the table, happily discuss of our holydays and spend much more time than usual enjoying lunch and out time together. We've always tried...

There are so many different types of Christmas Tree that it is hard to know what to choose. The debate will go on for ever about which is best, real or artificial but if you have made the decision to go for an artificial tree, then you have a whole w...

Christmas decorations are so much a part of the holiday, and our yards and gardens are so much a part of our lives that it seems logical to bring the two together. Christmas Yard Art and Decorations can go from the smallest to the largest - it can b...

Although it may be hard to imagine a time when trees, houses, and buildings weren't adorned with lights during the holiday season, the tradition of Christmas lights is a fairly recent one. Learn more about how it got started and how it's evolved. Kn...

All you didn't know you didn't know about manicures! Although the word manicure is one you may associate with women it is becoming increasingly common for men to indulge too, especially when facing a big event - perhaps a wedding or an interview. W...

Reading the Top 50 Success Classics would be a worthy venture but would take forever, fortunately there is now a brilliant book which introduces and summarizes them so that you can evaluate which ones you actually want to read. The author Tom Butler...

You may be a small business owner; you may be thinking of starting your own business and you appreciate the need to have some kind of website but you know no more than that. We want to demonstrate that there is more to getting your business online t...

An ezine is simply an email magazine or newsletter offered by businesses to their customers and potential customers as a way of keeping in touch and building a relationship. People choose to subscribe to receive your ezine - it's no longer good form t...

Fantasy Makeup is easily applied by using bright colors or smokey eye colors. These can be used to give a range of effects such as a more mythical looking eye, as in the picture, all the way to cats eyes.

Everything Hot Water Bottles, Modern ones, Historical ones, Furry ones, Weird Shape ones, Animal ones, Microwaveable Ones, Wheat grain ones and more. If ever you've crept into a frozen bed with icy sheets you will know how wonderful a hot water bottl...

Legitimate ways to Earn your First Online Dollar today, without spending a cent. They say making your first million is hard but after that it's easy, well making your first dollar online is tough, after that you'll start to get the hang of it; go on...

The traditional Red Routemaster is one of the famous Tourist Icons of London. Yet it has gradually disappeared from the city's streets, this caused it to be one of the most important issues in the recent election for London's Mayor. The bus is famous...

Imagine being able to reach hundreds maybe even thousands of people all looking for your product or service. Then getting them all revved up and eager to get their hands on it! That is exactly what marketing with articles can do for your business. Wr...

The salt pipe is a new invention and is proving to work well for many users for asthma, allergies, hay fever, bronchitis, chronic coughing, sleeping problems, snoring, respiratory disorders and more. A 100% natural device with no side effects and saf...

You bought your cat an expensive luxury cat basket, but what does it prefer? you're right it prefers that cardboard box from the grocery store! Do they love boxes because they are the same size as them, or because there are no drafts or is it just an...

I've nothing against Coffee I still love it but now I want to drink it just once a day as a treat, and then drink something stimulating but healthy at other times. So what's it going to be Green Tea or Puer Tea or Yerba Mate or is there no real alter...

Squidoo is, to my mind the best website on the net.  Why?  More reasons than I can think of - so this lens will always be a work in progress.  There is so much to enjoy and admire.  The whole principle behind Squidoo is one of the...

I hunt down legitimate low-cost easy to start Internet businesses and I list them below. Click the Links to see how they work and how you can Copy them for yourself. Why are there so many of these opportunities out there? It's because e-commerce si...

An ezine is simply an email magazine or newsletter offered by businesses to their customers and potential customers as a way of keeping in touch and building a relationship. People choose to subscribe to receive your ezine - it's no longer good form t...

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all the good things in our lives.  For me, the two things I am most thankful for are family and friends.  When we get together for family celebrations and parties  I love playing games.  There a...

It is important to know the signs and symptoms of colon cancer. Your life may depend on it. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer and affects both men and women in equal proportions. The earlier the diagnosis, the more effective...

Ghoulies and Ghosties and THINGS that go bump in the night!  What do you do when you get home with all those goodies from your Trick or Treat expedition - time to play some games while you munch on all that loot.......and where do you find games...

The Lens for all the best bicep workout information!

This has to be one of the main preoccupations of teenagers (and some adults) world over. There is no definitive cure for acne BUT there are many treatments which alleviate the symptoms and improve the condition and appearance of the skin. We'll explor...

You've created a wonderful lens with lots of wonderful information - now you need to get people to look at it.  This was the dilemma I was faced with when I created my first lens, SquidU told me there were all sorts of great things out there - g...

Google revolutioned the way we search and use the net and in doing so, it totally changed our life and our works. I'd like to do a lens about the "google universe" but this is an herculean task indeed... for example i never used again a mai...

Lateral Thinking Puzzles are great fun and a good way to stimulate a group of children or students and can help to boost your intellect but they are also used by innovators and inventors to create new ideas and products for companies. Lateral Thinki...

Jack is clever, articulate, can sing, warms the bed on cold nights and is always well behaved. Oh, and he makes me laugh. Jack always has to bring you something when you come through the door. His mother was a working Cocker Spaniel and I think it is...

Imagine being able to reach hundreds maybe even thousands of people all looking for your product or service. Then getting them all revved up and eager to get their hands on it! That is exactly what marketing with articles can do for your business. Wr...

Among my many hobbies, passions, obsessions - call them what you will - is Quilting.  I love Monday afternoons because that's when I go to my Quilting Group and we sit together, sew and natter about this that and nothing much at all.   Then...

A partire dagli anni 90, io e altri miei coetanei siamo stati esposti al fenomeno dei Manga, ovvero dei fumetti giapponesi. Anche se gran parte di noi nel corso degli anni era già stata influenzata dai cartoni giapponesi (anime), questa invasi...

Hello, i'm Gareth from italy, born in 1971 and i'd like to see the world. There are so many beautiful places and lifestyle that i would like to see! From Seattle to San Diego   The Flickr slideshow in the bottom of the page is showing some of...

What's going to happen to the old Tips of the Week came the plaintive cry!  So a new home had to be found and this is it.  This is where the step by step guides from How To Squidoo come when they have done their tour of duty.  You can...

3 years ago I fell in love with my G4 PowerBook. I was able to assemble PCs, program them and so on... but I'd never go back to a PC, now!

How to Create a Resume is essential for anyone looking for employment or a career change. This is because you get an interview based on your resume. Your resume is a marketing tool that you use to sell yourself to any prospective employer.

The perfect T Shirt design is the one you create for yourself and that is exactly what you can do with Custom T Design. There's a great range of T Shirts, Sweatshirts, Sportswear - and more - for everyone. If you are looking for high quality clothing...

Many well known nutiritonists preach the health benefits of juicing - Patrick Holford, Gillian McKeith, Michael van Straten...the list is endless. However, the reality of making juice at home is not quite as glamorous as the experts might have you be...

Quilting and Patchwork using fabric, wadding, thread and not a little love is both an Art and a Craft which has delighted mankind for millenia as well as keeping us warm and cosy. We Quilters browse our books, search out patterns, source supplies, vi...

I am now on my third juicer! It's an appalling admission. It makes me sound like some kind of juicer junkie, but I'm not - honest! You have no idea, unless you've tried, how difficult it is to buy a juicer that does just what you expect it to do. Havin...

The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel), whose own daughter was called Barbara. Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll was intended to be a teenage fashion doll. Th...

First rule on how to plan a wedding: don't panic! Here you'll find all you need to plan your wedding without going crazy! 

What is the value of your privacy ? Answer these questions: Do you leave  the door of your house opened, day and night? Would you let your young kids play in an unknow neighrhood ? Would you give the key of your car at a perfect stranger ? Wo...

How To Squidoo is becoming one of the hottest topics in the world of Web 2.0.  This lens is all about providing you with the tools to make the most out of Squidoo, whether you want to use it as a money making tool for yourself or your favourite...

  So there you are having a nice quiet drink with your best friend, but he is not his normal laid back self and has obviously got something on his mind. Before he speaks you wonder what he is about to say and you do not realise the way your life...

Growing up a kitten is quite easy, but if you never did it you can have lots of questions and problems in getting to know your little cat habits and needs. I volunteer as kitten foster parent at Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, in Rome, and since I star...

I happen to be a bit of a tea and tisanes connoisseur and I want to share my insight as to which teas and infusions are the best. To someone, I may look a bit "old fashioned", but I assure you that there's nothing better than a good cup of t...