American Idol - 10 things to do while your sweetie watches A-I
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Survive another season of Idol and make your Idol-maniacal sweetheart and friends giddy with joy
If you gag when you hear the strains of that familiar da-dah-da-dah-da-dah announcing yet another night of Idol madness, check here for the latest tips and ten things you can do to get through the season without grinding your teeth to nubs and destroying your relationships.
Plus, get the latest Idol buzz so you can act like a fan--if you want to.
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- Ten things to do while the world watches Idol
Tune Idol out with these practical, fun and sometimes off-the-wall ideas, chock full of tips, links, gadgets and how-tos. Build an airplane. Play guitar. Bake the best whole wheat pie crest ever. Plus, tell your own stories, vote in polls, and more. Have fun! - Get the latest Idol buzz
Secretly crave Idol gossip? Or just want to hold your own around the water cooler? Tune in to all things Idol here. Then weigh in with your views on Idol mania. Go on. You can take it. - Feedback on this lens
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Ten things to do while the world watches Idol
Follow the links in each item for how-tos and more ideas. (Yes, you really can build your own airplane, and that is a truly delicious, tender and flaky whole wheat pie crust.)
- Read Gone with the Wind and other word feasts
- End word poverty - Stop the AIDS Epidemic
- Fill the house with the irresistable aroma of home-baked bread
- Build an airplane
- Organize your closets
- Learn to play guitar
- Design a doll house for your grandchildren
- Build a Squidoo lens
- Make a tender, flaky, whole wheat pie crust
- Plan an American Idol finale party and win mega points from your Idol-crazed family, friends, and co-workers
1. Read Gone with the Wind--and other word feasts
Close the door on Idol hype
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. Curl up in the other room and drift away to another time, another place. Steep yourself in English spoken with a drawl, a twang, a lilt, a haughty tone. Listen to the rustle of silks and crinolines. Smell and taste the many flavors of the Mississippi. Laugh and weep and rail and giggle.
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Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
This book inspired the movie and, decades later, there are few individuals who haven't used Clark Gable's line: Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.2 points
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics) by Mark Twain
You'd be surprised how much you've forgotten since school, and what you'll learn about human relationship that you couldn't have understood then.1 point
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The Portrait of a Lady (Penguin Classics) by Henry James
Woman as flawed hero--another great romance novel of an earlier era.0 points
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The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
Fascile, eloquent, piquant - wonderful to read aloud to your sweetie before you both nod off to sleep.0 points
What are you reading this season?
Share your favorite titles and what you liked about the story
Let the rest of us in on your favorite classics, and books you think should become classics. Add them to the list above and vote for your faves.
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- giddygabby giddygabby May 20, 2007 @ 3:42 pm
- Thanks, Arthur. I've been havin' fun with your works too, especially explorin' the castles on your Britannia lens.
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- Nathanville Nathanville Mar 21, 2007 @ 7:48 pm
- I love information, history, culture, nature, science and science fiction etc. too many interests and not enough time. However, for R and R I also like the Terry Pratchett Disk World books. Currently for relaxation I'm reading Star Warped, a parody of the star wars films, and Giddy Gabby's blogs.
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- Margaret_Schaut Margaret_Schaut Feb 26, 2007 @ 11:38 pm
- Moby Dick, Last of the Mohicans, anything by Charles Dickens... so many greats, so little time!
2. Stop poverty and the spread of the AIDS epidemic right now
Join U2's Bono, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks and many others. It is possible right now, perhaps in this decade, to stop extreme poverty and the spread of the AIDS epidemic worldwide, especially in Africa, Asia and India, where millions of women and children are exposed and dying every year.
It doesn't take much from you. You could make a difference in the time it takes Ryan Seacrest to say, "The results ... right after this commercial break." Well, maybe that and the time before he comes back with "And now ... the results we have all been waiting for."
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ONE Lens for the ONE Campaign
Get the dope on the ONE Campaign quick and easy right here on Squidoo at Megan Casey's lens1 point
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The ONE Campaign
For the full story, go directly to the ONE Campaign web site and get every last detail1 point
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The ONE Campaign | Partners
You're in good company--check out the dozens of respected organizations working together with your favorite movie stars, rock idols, and everyday peop...1 point
Have you signed up?
What single small step can you take to end poverty now?
Or what steps have you already taken? What advice do you have for people hearing about the ONE Campaign for the first time? If you're not sure what you can do, the ONE Campaign makes it easy for you with five quick choices.
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- myyeastinfectioncure myyeastinfectioncure Jun 4, 2007 @ 10:41 am
- Poverty is takin over amarica make your stand! Great Lens! 5 stars!
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- giddygabby giddygabby May 20, 2007 @ 2:14 pm
- One of the five cool things you can do is put a ONE Campaign banner on your web page. You get to pick from a bunch of 'em. Check 'em out right now at The ONE Campaign: Take Action.
3. Fill the house with the irresistible aroma of home-baked bread
Nothin' says lovin' ...
As always, you can vote for the recipes you like and add links to ones you think are better. Don't forget to vote!
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Mom's Home Made Bread Recipe | Recipezaar
Recipezaar used to love coming home from school on her days off, to the smell of home baked bread. This is a simple bread recipe she's been making sin...1 point
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Ice Cream Bread - MommyMall.com
This two-ingredient bread is terrific any time.1 point
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Home-Baked Bread -- Pane Casalingo
Home-Baked Bread, or Pane Casalingo: This is a traditional, Sicilian bread, and doesn't differ much from simple bread recipes one finds in English lan...0 points
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Home Baked Bread & Rolls - Made Simple!
Baking bread and rolls at home is not as difficult as you think. With a really good recipe, baking bread at home is a lot easier than you thin...0 points
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Home Baked Kitchen, recipes from the past... brought back to life, Irish Soda Bread
Share and learn tips and receive inspiration.0 points
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Bread comes in many different types, shapes and sizes. This is a compendium for quick reference.0 points
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Did you try one of the recipes above?
Tell us about it! Or add your own here.
Who needs a personal trainer to get rid of that underarm flab? All you gotta do is knead, knead, knead. And yeasty flour, mixed with a little honey, or rosemary, or whatever the flavor of the day, smells so much better than a sweaty gym!
Share your favorite breadmaking recipes and tips here.
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- myyeastinfectioncure myyeastinfectioncure Jun 4, 2007 @ 10:42 am
- Great Idea For This Lens BTW! Way To Take A Little and Do Alot!
4. Build an airplane
Ultralights are the way to fly when you want to own your own
Do you dream of flying in your own hand-built ultralight? Here are a few web sites to nourish your dream while the Idols wail in the other room. Below this list, you'll find some how-to books as well as a couple of good aviation reads. Vote 'em up, vote 'em down. Just be sure to vote and add your own.
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SPITFIRE ll Two Seat
All aluminum tubing, precut, drilled, and bent To specifications, brackets, all AN hardware Nuts, bolts, washers, 5 gal tank, control cables Seat cove...0 points
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Loehle Factory Demo P-40 For Sale - you don't have to build this one
Have you wished you could own a piece of WWII aviation history, but have hesitated because of the $1 million+ price tag of a warbird? Have you consid...0 points
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Loehle Fokker D VII
The Loehle Spad XIII, Fokker DVII, and SE5a are cleverly designed around a common, highly engineered airframe0 points
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Kits and plans for ultralight floats
Fiberglass float kits and float plans for Ultralight Aircraft0 points
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Rules & Regulations of Airplane Building
We hear the word experimental used within the sport aviation industry on a regular basis. The most common use of <em>experimental</em> app...0 points
How to build your own plane
and more
You know the drill - Vote! Add!
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Microlighting: Affordable Aviation by Chris Finnigan
&amp;quot;Flight has been the dream of man since he first saw birds wheeling in the skies ...&amp;quot; Who hasn't wanted to soar? Now you can.1 point
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Now Solo: One Woman's Record-Breaking Flight Around the World by Jennifer Murray
How about flyin' solo around the world in 97 days in a helicopter. That's what Jennifer Murray did. Can't get much more adventurous than that!0 points
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A-z of Microlighting by Chris Stow
Fabulous color diagrams and photos. This really is an A to Z book, and so much more for the student microlighter. If you think you want fly, get this book.0 points
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Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide by Andre Cliche
The savvy ultralight shopper's handbook. Shows 300+ different types of ultralight aircraft, trikes, and powered parachutes. Gives prices on kits, vintage craft, and gobs more.0 points
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Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2004-2005 (Jane's All the World's Aircraft) (Jane's All the World's Aircraft)
According to one version of events, the end of British colonial aspirations in what is now the United States was marked in tuneful manner when ...0 points
Is flying your passion - or your dream?
Tell us about it!
What do you love about flying? What kind of aircraft do you dream of owning--or building? Have you built an aircraft already? Are you planning to? Write about it here. Better still, make a lens on it and point us to it so we can see the pix!
5. Organize your closets
In the weeks the judges-three wag pinky and index fingers, flip hair and scowl, (you know who I'm talkin' about), you can pitch, shuffle, and smile as you gain control of your closets and the junk they breed.
We'll start with some links to great sites on clutter-clearing and a few books by which Giddy swears.
Then we'll finish with a variety of closet-organizing tools available at Amazon.com, a poll, and an invitation to share your wildest-clutter-tales and organizing accomplishments.
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How To Organize Your Closet - Mrs. Clean
Practical steps to organize and keep your closet clean and organized. Mrs. Clean claims she can show you how to organize all your closets in one day.1 point
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How to Organize Your Child's Closet - eHow
Children's closets can easily become cluttered and disorganized, but there are many ways to make the most of even a very small closet in your child's...0 points
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How to Organize Your Linen Closet - eHow
In the ideal linen closet, you can see everything at a glance and find exactly what you need at a moment's notice. Putting your linen closet in order...0 points
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How to Organize Closet Accessories - Howstuffworks
Dividing space is important when it comes to organizing your closet. Learn more about the organizing accessories you can use to maximize your space.0 points
Giddy Gabby's three all-time favorite books on clearing clutter and taking control of your life
Try 'em. You'll like 'em.
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Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui by Karen Kingston
Whether you love the idea of Feng Shui or can't be bothered, the four simple rules of clutter clearing in this book will change your life forever.0 points
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Simplify Your Life: 100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter by Elaine St. James
This tiny book is about more than closets, but start with the closets and before you know it, you'll have more time and energy for the people and activities you love most in all the world.0 points
Got a clutter magnet in your life?
Closet-organizer central
Tame your clutter monster with these 5 small organizers
Rubbermaid 3F27 Configurations Nesting Storage Bins, 2-Pack, Natural
Sort socks, scarves, belts, tees, sweaters, all the little stuff
Fabulous for baby's tiny things
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New Deluxe Wooden Shoe Rack Expands From 25" to 47"
Never hunt for the other shoe again with this durable, expandable shoe caddy in handsome wood - buy two!
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Shelf Dividers - Set of 2 - Standard Size - White (White) (9.5"H x 2"W x 8"D)
Never knock a pile of sweaters off the shelf again - these dividers separate the stacks while maintaining visibility - easy to pick the sweater you want today - great for towels too
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 11/16/2009)
Kid-stuff - 3 cool organizers for baby and bigger
KIDS DAILY ACTIVITY ORGANIZER - 6 SHELF HANGING CLOSET
Reviewer Smoosheegirl says this is a great product. It is very sturdy. She loves that it can rotate and says the side pockets are great for accessories,socks or undergarments. She highly suggests it.
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Kolcraft Baby Closet Organizer - Blue
Amazon goofed so click on the link to see the photo. You'll be glad you did. Simple and affordable, this organizer works great in any closet!
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Go whole hog with the full-closet system!
Closet Organizer
If you want your walk-in closet to look like a movie star's, this is the organizer for you
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Easy Track RB1460-C 4-to-8-Foot Deluxe Tower, Cherry
This one has a cherry finish
Amazon Price: $174.99 (as of 11/16/2009)
Who has the wildest clutter tale?
and what are you gonna do about it?
Come on! Tell us about the worst mess you ever lived with and how long it took you to tackle it. Need some help? Ask for it! Right here. I bet someone's got a good answer.
6. Learn to play the guitar
It's not too late to learn to play guitar. A lot of fun songs can be played with just two or three basic chords. First link in the list is to a nifty (and free) online audio tuner. Next, video guitar lessons for the beginner, chord tabulature, and a whole lot more. Take a look at the modules below, and catch a quick video on how to play a riff.
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Best guitar Lessons
Learn it the easy way!1 point
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Your source for chord progressions online
Utilize a comprehensive library of the most commonly used chord progressions.1 point
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Guitar!!!!!
Step by Step lessons for guitar freaks1 point
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Do you want to learn Guitar?
Free lessons, step by step course materials, jam tracks and famous songs!1 point
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Guitar lessons
Play it like a Rockstar!1 point
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Learn Guitar online
If you are serious about learning guitar online, we are here to help you!1 point
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Online guitar tuner
Giddy's pick for all-time easiest-to-use online guitar tuner, and it's free, of course. Any beginner with a good ear can use this tuner.0 points
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Guitar lesson videos - great for the beginner
YouTube member Remotruker has a nice, easy approach and will teach you to play guitar with your kids. Watch and play along with his cute video of The...0 points
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Music Training Center - iPlayMusic
iPlayMusic offers free guitar lessons on how to play songs you love. They describe basic guitar chords, how to strum a guitar, how to tune a guitar an...0 points
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Blues Guitar Legends - Albert King Tab, B.B. King Tab, Robert Johnson Tab, T. Bone Walker Tab
A collection of lessons designed to teach you to play like your favorite blues guitarist. Includes tab and audio.0 points
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Learn How to Play Guitar with Jamorama
Giddy can't vouch for this guy, but if you're lookin' for somethin' a little more exciting, give his six free lessons a whirl before you buy.0 points
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Guitar Chords and tabs with key variations
Music guitar tabs archive with over 200,000 guitar chords for guitar, chord drawings, 12-key variations and much more.0 points
Learn to play a riff
If you use his videos, be sure to thank him. He's done a great job!
Three greats
Jimi Hendrix
Blues
Release Date: 04/26/1994
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Andres Segovia
The Segovia Collection, Vol. 3: My Favorite Works
Release Date: 10/25/1990
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BB King
Spotlight on Lucille
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 11/16/2009)
Acid blues, classical guitar, smokey blues - what's your pick?
3 more blues guitarists - just 3, but you can add and vote!
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Mississippi John Hurt - Rediscovered
If they didn't learn from Muddy, they learned from Mississippi1 point
3 more classical guitarists - add - vote
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Lily Afshar - Hemispheres
Cross-cultural, but ever classical, includes Persian traditional music for guitar by Reza Vali1 point
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Simple Gifts: Christopher Parkening
Wikipedia says it best: Parkening is recognized as heir to the legacy of Segovia, who called Parkening one of the most brilliant guitarists in the world.1 point
Rock and cross-genre guitarists - add - vote
Not three any more! Thanks for addin' and votin', folks!
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Nick of Time
Cool heat all the way through - is it country, is it blues, is it jazz, is it rock0 points
The absolute best, #1, guitarist ever is ...
The guitar - sometimes a lady, sometimes an axe, and almost anything between. What is the guitar to you, and whose fingers make it sing the way you like to hear it? If they weren't already on one of the lists above, did you add them?
7. Design and build a dollhouse
Dollhouses can be as simple as a floor, four rooms, and a roof or as elaborate as a castle. What's your pleasure? Armchair architect? Go for it! Just want a kit you can assemble and embellish with your own paint, fabric and itty-bitty furnishings? There's lots out there. Here are a few of Giddy's picks.
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How to Build a Dollhouse - eHow
Dollhouses have captivated children since the 17th century, when they were invented as playthings for the privileged. Today, kids still love them - an...0 points
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Free Dollhouse Plans - Wayne of the Woods
Here's a simple two-story structure with a tower that can be a castle, an English manor, a school--your child's imagination is the limit0 points
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How To Build A Dollhouse From A Kit
General tips and instructions for building a doll house from a kit.0 points
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Free Printable Dollhouse Plans & Templates
Build your own dollhouse. You don't need a lot of tools or know how to build a dollhouse. Giddy says this may just be the best web site for doing it y...0 points
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Tips for Choosing a dollhouse
How to choose a dollhouse: consider scale, size, electric, budget, how long and common brands0 points
If you'd rather start with a kit ...
... here are Giddy's favorites from a l-o-n-g list
Vote for the dollhouse you want to build (or would if you weren't addicted to Squidoo) and add some of your own! Want to keep these lists handy while you decide? Grab 'em! (Works best with Firefox.)
Traditional dollhouses
Like steppin' into a scene from The Nutcracker
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''Beacon Hill'' Deluxe Dollhouse Kit
The ''Beacon Hill'' Deluxe Kit features seven charming rooms plus two large hallways to keep young minds busy dreaming up elaborate decorating plans! Shingles and clapboard Siding included. Measures 32''W x 17''D x 40''H. Sturdy pre-cut plywood with easy tab and slot assembly. Artistically designed, authentically scaled - 1''=1' except noted otherwise. Illustrated intructions and silkscreened windows.1 point
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''Pierce'' Deluxe Dollhouse Kit
A good bit smaller than the Garfield, the Pierce is equally imposing and a ''Grande Dame'' in its own right. One of our most popular models, the Pierce offers tremendous value at a most reasonable price, with lots of gingerbread, and lots of Victorian charm. The house has six large rooms, and attic, and a secret tower chamber along with an elegant curved staircase, silk-screened windows, two fireplaces, and a wrap veranda. There's a fine open feeling to this stately home, and you?re sure to be i...1 point
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''McKinley'' Dollhouse Kit - Not just for kids
Any collector looking to display miniatures at eye level or in limited space will find the answer in the McKinley. This unique wall hanging model is just 9&quot; deep, yet with 5 large rooms, an attic cubby, and a tower chamber, it has all the potential of a full size house. Three latticed storage drawers beneath enhance the design, and are perfect for storing accessories or hiding electrical components. Decorated in your taste, the McKinley is truly a piece of art which will be a focal...0 points
Not your grandmother's dollhouse
Do these look like your home?
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New Concept Windy Ridge Milled Plywood Dollhouse Kit
Look at the detail on the extension of this home. All that and a Gazebo porch bring together a Victorian home that will be the envy of all your friends. 14 rooms. 54 inchW x 26 inchD x 32 inchH. Shutter not included.0 points
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''Westville'' Deluxe Dollhouse Kit
This adorable dollhouse kit features four rooms plus a full attic. Shingles and Siding included. Measures 25''W x 17.25''D x 22''H. Sturdy pre-cut plywood with easy tab and slot assembly. Artistically designed, authentically scaled - 1''=1' except noted otherwise. Illustrated intructions & silkscreened windows. Manufacturer's warranty. Made in the USA by Greenleaf Dollhouses.0 points
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''Creekside Cabin'' Dollhouse Kit
This versatile cabin is perfect as a modern home or a rustic country retreat. Using the built in fireplace as a focal point, the spacious interior allows plenty of room for all your miniatures. Now featuring Corona?s new interlocking corner system, you will be amazed at how quickly you can assemble this beautiful home. 28''Wx22-1/2''Hx19''D. Estimated assembly time (not including decorating or painting) - 8 hours. Corona Concept's kits contain all the pre-cut plywood and plastic window parts nee...0 points
Really unusual dollhouses
''Wildwood Stable'' Dollhouse Kit
A barn that any horse would be proud to call home, more...0 points
''Haunted House'' Dollhouse Kit
What an adventure! This little kit can inspire the more...0 points
What's your dream dollhouse?
Who would you build it for?
Tell us about the dollhouse of your dreams. Maybe you had one as a kid that you treasure today. Did kits and list above give you some good ideas? Tell us about them. Come back here and keep us posted on the construction over the next several weeks.
8. Build a Squidoo lens
Here's the deal. Take one of these ideas and build a lens on it. Before you do, tell us which one you took and add one of your own.Long as it's family- and office-safe, Giddy will add your lens idea to the list next time she updates. That keeps the list goin' for the next Squidizen. Oh, and Vote for your faves!
Take one, give one
- Idol gossip
So many possibilities, so little time, but wouldn't it be fun! - Plan a trip to space
Sure, you have to be millionaire to be a space tourist now, but the time is coming, sooner than you might think, when we all have a shot at it, and seats are gonna be limited, so you gotta start plannin'. - Movies ya' love to hate (and can't help watchin' again and again and again)
- How to write a novel one page at a time
Think you haven't got the time? Try the one-page-a-day plan. - Whole-Grain, Organic, Locally-Grown Thirty-Minute-Meal Recipes Your Family Will Love
Oh, boy. Giddy sure does wish someone would do this. - Ten Top Sites for Fashionable Plus-Size Clothing for Gals
More women wear plus sizes than not--and have the dollars to spend on 'em. The fashion industry is missing out big on this one. Help 'em see the light! - Top online radio stations that cater to Baby Boomers
Eg. Chicago's Love 100.3FM - Classic dance, disco & Motown - How to Turn a Bad Job Around
Anyone who's worked ten years or more has probably had at least one job in which they felt trapped. Changing jobs is not always an option, but you'd be surprised how many folks have built their dream job from an impossible situation.
Vote for your favorite lens idea!
If you select "Other," jump to So are you building a new lens?, below Tips for Building a Great Lens, and give us your lens title. I'll add your idea to the list and to the poll. Family-viewable ideas only, please!
Tips for Building a Great Lens
And how to improve your lens rank
So you like one of the ideas above? Or you've got one of your own burnin' a hole in your brain? Here are links to great tips right here on Squidoo for makin' a doozie and spreadin' the word.
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Basic HTML for Squidoo
You can use basic HTML in a few of the modules. Use it to create hyperlinks. (they are the live links to other sites). There are also other uses for H...1 point
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Squidoo Homepage
Not a member yet? These first three links will introduce you to Squidoo and help you register.0 points
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The Official Lens on Squidoo
WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN YOU GO ONLINE, you don't search. You don't even find. Instead, you are usually on a quest to make sense. That's the goal of most...0 points
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Join Squidoo - It's free
So you can start building your lens!0 points
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SquidU - Where lensmasters know best!
Everything you need to know about Squidoo is here.0 points
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SquidU: The Official Lens for Lensmaster Learning
Are you a lensmaster? Want to learn how to build a better lens? This lens is about just that.0 points
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Tips on making money with Squidoo affiliate sales
Get Squidoo's rec's for growing your chances of sales--and royalties to you--through affiliate listings.0 points
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Squidoo Lensrank
Not an official Squidoo lens, but the lensmaster, N376, does a good job compiling helpful info from Squidoo engineers and editors.0 points
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Tips to generate more traffic to your lens
Scroll to the sixth module on the Boomers Rock group to get tips for generating more traffic to your lens.0 points
HTML Help
For HTML help on your lenses, search for "Squidoo HTML" in the lens-search box (top right corner, if you're brand new to Squidoo). For more in-depth work with HTML, this is a really good book. Got one you like better? Add it to this list so we can all take a look.
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Build Your Own Web Site the Right Way Using HTML & CSS by Ian Lloyd
With a 2006 copyright, this is one of the more up-to-date books on the market, plus it helps you build a site that works across platforms.0 points
So are you building a new lens?
Or do you have an idea for a lens you don't have time to build?
Write about 'em here, and if you're logged in with your user ID, you'll automatically get a link to your bio page, which gives links to all your lenses. Nifty, huh? Besides, "inquiring minds want to know" ...
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- Gardening. I've got web sites dedicated to Hobbies and leisure interests which includes genealogy (family history, victorian culture), model railways and sights around the UK, all of which keeps me busy, especially the genealogy. So as much as I would love to cover gardening I don't have the time.
9. Make a tender, flaky, whole wheat pie crust
Think whole grain means tough and rubbery? Think again!
This is Giddy's own home-made, quiche with whole wheat crust, and boy is it good! The crust is flaky, buttery, and with the wholesomeness and nutty flavor that only stone-ground, whole wheat flour can give.Want more? Jump to Tender, flaky, delicious whole wheat pie crust, where you'll find the receipe for both the crust and the broccoli-pepper filling. Plus, you can make a galette with Elton of Good Eats and check out Giddy's pick for the perfect rolling pin.
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Do real Idols eat quiche?
10. Plan an American Idol Finale party and win mega points from your Idol-crazed family, friends, and co-workers
The season will end, truly it will. Celebrate! Twist and shout! But to avoid letting your joy dampen the sizzle for your dear ones, channel that energy into a gift for them: a Grande Finale party.
Here are some ideas to whet your appetite for the party. Don't forget--you can share your own by adding them here.
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American Idol Finale Party
Treat fans to a finale gathering, complete with themed food--Simon Cowell Crab Cakes (crispy outside, soft &amp;amp;amp;amp; warm inside), Paula C...1 point
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ExtraTV.com - How to Throw the Perfect Party!
Where better to get tips on throwing a party for a TV Grande Finale than on Extra? You'll need plenty of money for this one.0 points
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Throw a Rock 'n' Roll Karaoke Party
Watch your friends go &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;American Idol&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot; on you. It%u2019s America%u2019s greatest spectator sp...0 points
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American Idol Birthday Party for Kids
American Idol birthday party ideas, complete with birthday party supplies, activities, planning tips and decorations for a fun American Idol Party.0 points
3 Gotta-Haves for your Idol party
American Idol Beverage Napkins
Buy new: $2.99
Buy lots! Happy tears or sad tears--you're gonna need 'em. Oh yeh, and they're great for drinks too!
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Digital Blue American Idol Mini Camera
Take pix of your guests, then give away as a door prize at the end of the evening (might have to buy one to keep).
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Amazon Price: (as of 11/16/2009)
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When you just can't stay away
If you just can't bear to be out of the loop, have a burning need to hold your own in any conversation, even if it's Idol gossip, or you just can't stay away from the screen on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday night, here are your Idol links.
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American Idol Grapevine
Get news and buzz, including fan commentary, on the official AI news blog0 points
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Season 6 TV Clips Videos
Don't miss all-new episodes of American Idol Tuesdays and Wednesdays on FOX! Visit Americanidol.com and check out exclusive audition photos, videos, b...0 points
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Season 6 contestants
View pix and bios, including what brought them to Idol, their hopes and fears and dreams0 points
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Results
Get weekly results and recaps; view videos and go back in time to previous seasons - This is the one to read if you want to hold your own at the water...0 points
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MyIDOL
Join the Idol community, keep up with the hottest fan and industry blogs, and groove with the most avid fans0 points
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American Idol style
Giddy was going to say keep up with the latest Idol fashion--the clothes, the hair, the shoes--but Idol's a bit behind on these pages, but you can fin...0 points
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American Idol newsletter
Yup, you can have it delivered right to your desktop - Be the first to bring up the latest scandal/sensation/Idol bad hair day0 points
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American Idol Rewind
In case you get hooked and want to see what you missed, Rewind takes you all the way back to Season 1 - Woohoo!0 points
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American Idol
And here's the official AI homepage, where you can get everything else0 points
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- jimb12345 jimb12345 Apr 29, 2009 @ 2:46 pm
- this is so good that you are saying this. great lens.
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Won't you take a moment to tell me what you think of this lens? What would improve it? What did you like? How was it useful? Did it tickle your funny bone just a bit? Did you become an Idol fan after all? And if you're a Squidoo member, would ya' jump to the top and light my sky with some stars? I'd like to know how it's workin' for you.
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- Margaret_Schaut Margaret_Schaut Feb 26, 2007 @ 11:37 pm
- Oh, Giddy, I laughed and laughed! I enjoyed this very much! I don't even own a television, but I think I'd like to try your tips anyway! Great lens!
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