Blast Off With Rocket Moms

Rocket Moms Blast Off

This Sandyspider has been blasting off. Upward and outward, blasting off towards the sky and exploring the universe. Or at least Squidoo!

Before July 4, 2008, I didn't even know what Squidoo was. A year later, not only did I celebrated my anniversary, but became a Giant Squid. To say that sandyspider is addicted to Squidoo is an understatement. It has taken over my life! Ask my family!!!

A few months ago, I decided to start exploring some of the different lens templates that are offered here. So far I have tried less than half. But I do have a goal to eventually try every one of the different templates that Squidoo has to offer. This brings me to the Rocketmoms template. The first time I had seen this template was with a share from a Squidoo friend. Suddenly more followed. Where were they getting these? How could I get one?

The day that the invitation had came to join Rocket Moms; I had already inquired about it. And when that email came to join, naturally I accepted. Without sounding superficial, I wanted that template.

More than a template, Rocket Moms is a group of smart women, striving to become better writers and lensmasters. It is a going "Back to School," "Hand in your assignments," "8 intense weeks for Session 2," "Learn more about niches, online traffic, charity, and about yourself," and become a team with some fantastic women.

I would recommend Rocket Moms to anyone who would like to better themselves. To become a Rocket Mom; you have to be a mother, grandmother or step-mother. If you don't fit the criteria then how about starting your own "Rocket Dads," "Rocket Men," Rocket Women," Rocket People" or "Rocket Singles" group?

Below are assignments for Session 2 of Rocket Moms graduation. These assignments were combined with Friday assignments for the Giant Squid Summer School, which are 8 weekly challenge lenses. Do we Rocket Moms get a double graduation party?

1st Place Winner and RocketMom Graduate

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The Space Rocket

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144 Rocket Moms for Session 2. Session 3 starts on August 17th.

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Week 1 - About Me

I chose a lensography. I had not started one yet, but needed one before becoming a Giant Squid. One day slow in deciding to join a group for Squidness. So I worked towards this quietly.

For this assignment you may vote on it here and read the other Rocket moms lenses as well.
Rocket Moms "About Me" Project

Sandyspider on Squidoo

Have you seen a spider crawling around? Perhaps a creature that is a little unusual, offbeat or twisted. How about one with a gray body and a human face? If so, then you have seen a sandyspider; a strange but virtuous spider. She will not tangle you...

Advanced Friday Lens Challenge #1 - Caption Contest

Assignment also for the Giant Squid Summer School

It was our chance to use the new caption module. This one had extra special meaning to me. First, it was a celebration of when my dog turned 50 and this being my 50th lens.

Vote for it here along with all the other great lensmasters. Giant Squid Summer School Challenge #1 "Caption Contest"

My Dog Turned 50

Buddy Boy (Buddy for short) joined our family in August 2003. Born February 2, 2002, he had come from two broken homes and was serving time on death roll at our local Humane Society when he found us. He was not a social dog with his own kind. Buddy w...

Week 2 - Niche Lens

I decided to do two. The first one had to do with getting fit. Since I have became less active sitting at the computer. The second one had to do with "Rockets for Schools," which only seemed fit since I am a Rocket Mom. There is a duel on there. Please go there and give your answer.

Vote for it here along with all the other great lensmasters. RocketMoms Nifty Niche Lenses Part Two

Rockets For Schools

On May 3-4, 1996, Rockets for School program first launched in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. 240 students participated in the first state-based Rockets for Schools program. NASA Administrator Dan Goldin addressed the students, along with astronaut Mark Lee....

How to Have Fun Getting Fit

Fitness and fun can go hand in hand with the right frame of mind. We tend to think of exercise as boring. Obesity is a growing concern, especially in the United States and the European countries. It is so easy to get into a rut. Become couch potatoe...

Advanced Friday Lens Challenge #2 - Most Prized Possession

Assignment also for the Giant Squid Summer School

If your house caught fire what would you save? Assuming that you have already saved the computer and important papers.

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In Case of Fire What Would We Save?

For the Rocket Moms Advanced Friday Lens Challenge #2, we are to write about what we would take with us if our house would burn down. Of course there is the obvious choice that we must go beyond: The Computer, family and pets, money and valuables. N...

Rocket Mom! 7 Strategies To Blast You Into Brilliance

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Week 3 - Top 10 List

Before I became addicted to the computer, I was addicted to reading books. I love to read but hadn't had time lately to do so. But with the Top 10 List, I instantly thought of two of my favorite authors.

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My Top 10 Robin Cook Books

Medicine and science fiction has always been a fascination to me. I have an interest in the human body and how it works, especially the brain. The brain is the most complex organ in our body. It is the commander of how the rest of the organs functio...

My Top 10 Stephen King Books

Stephen King is one of my favorite authors. The first book of his that I read was "Carrie." Not the newer version, but his first published novel in 1974. Money was tight and and he had almost given up. Since then he has written more than 50 books. Ma...

My Top Ten Camping Essentials

Every summer we try to go on at least one camping trip. This summer we haven't been anywhere yet. Our daughter is going back to College for September. She will be disappointed if we don't get at least one weekend in for camping. It is already August!...

Advanced Friday Lens Challenge #3 - Restaurant Review

Assignment also for the Giant Squid Summer School

After writing about one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Green Bay, OhMe wrote, "You should get a free meal for this one." Too bad I hadn't told them about my review before writing it. I did write to the Los Banditos owners after the fact, hoping to get even a "Thank you" out of it. But no!

Vote for it here along with all the other great lensmasters. Giant Squid Summer School Challenge #3 "Restaurant Review"

Al's Hamburger Shop in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Located under a sign that says, "Al's Hamburgers Eat" is a small white building sandwiched between two larger buildings. In all accounts, it is called "Al's Hamburger Shop." This small building looks as if it were an after thought (and maybe it was)...

Los Banditos Mexican Restaurant in Green Bay, WI

The first time I experience Mexican food in Green Bay Wisconsin was at a small restaurant on the east side of town called Los Banditos. At that time there were only a handful of tables and a bar. Even then, timing had to be perfect if you didn't want...

Week 4 - Holiday lens

Wanting something different than the usual Christmas or Halloween lens and waiting so desperately for that recipe assignment, I found a holiday that combined the two.

Vote for it here along with all the other great lensmasters.RocketMoms "Holiday" Lenses: Session 2

Happy National Zucchini Day!

August 8 is National Zucchini Day or "Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbors' Porch Day." Due to overzealous planting of zucchini, citizens are asked to drop off baskets of the squash on neighbors' doorsteps. This might annoy some neighbors, but a n...

Advanced Friday Lens Challenge #4 - Acknowledgment lens

Assignment also for the Giant Squid Summer School

Since I am a Squidooholic, there was only one type of "Acknowledgment lens" to make. If you are a fan, make sure you add to the Plexo and comment section. If you are not yet a fan, it is never too late to become one.

Vote for it here along with all the other great lensmasters. Giant Squid Summer School Challenge #4 "Acknowledgments"

Thank You Squidoo and Fans

Thank you Squidoo, this is my anniversary date of joining Squidoo, July 4, 2008. On that date, Squidoo was just another social network; one more avenue to advertise, get traffic and network with other entrepreneurs. It had not cross my mind that this...

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Week 5 - Recipe Lens

To my delight, this became my one any only purple star lens. Of course I look forward to getting more purple stars. Along with a LOTD. Hint! Hint!

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Garden Fresh Tomato Recipes

I love growing tomatoes. They are one of the easiest plants to grow. Every spring we plant tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, potatoes and watermelon. We have had years with other vegetables like zucchini, pumpkin, corn, carrots and cabbage. If you have a...

Advanced Friday Lens Challenge #5 - "How-to" Lens

Assignment also for the Giant Squid Summer School

About about a "How to" get money back from your online shopping?

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How to Save Money Online With BigCrumbs

If you do any type of shopping online, BigCrumbs is the place to check first for you online purchases. I joined this site in April 2008. Even then, I forgot to take advantage of it! I have been a member of eBay since July 2006. If I had joined BigCru...

Week 6 - Travel Lens

After I wrote this Egg Harbor Cafe became a Twitter fan. I Tweeted back that next time I was in Egg Harbor, I would like to review their cafe. This is the direct message back.

eggharborcafe: Yes! As you can imagine we're big fans of "the other" Egg Harbor :-) ...swing by our place in Lake Geneva sometime and say hi!

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Egg Harbor Wisconsin

This beautiful picturesque village is the perfect place to relax. Come stay at one of our inns or campgrounds. Here you will find beautifully groomed gardens and restored historical buildings. Walk along the main street and you will find a wide varie...

Advanced Friday Lens Challenge #6 - It's About Space

Assignment also for the Giant Squid Summer School

In this assignment we were to pick 5 modules and make a stellar lens. I learned that quality not quantity makes a great lens. I plan on doing more 5 module lenses.

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Passion of Tulips

The tulip originated in Persia and Turkey over ten decades ago. They were named turban from the headdress that the Persians wore. When the flower became fully opened it was thought to resemble a turban. Europeans brought back these flowers to the Net...

Wisconsin State Flower - Wood Violet

Setting the trend for a state flower symbol originated in Chicago in 1893, at the World's Columbian Exposition. This was often referred to as the Chicago World's Fair. The Women's Congress came up with the idea of a "National Garland of Flowers." The...

Week 7 - Charity Lens

First I wanted to do a charity lens on pets.

But then I thought of my niece's husband and my sister, who both died of cancer. Writing a charity lens on this ended up to be the better choice. I have given two personal stories. Even though it has been many years, my sister is always in my heart.

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Cancer Among Us

It is estimated that one in three people will contract cancer, and one in four will die from the disease. Approximately 7.6 million people die from cancer each year according to the American Cancer Society. There are more than 100 types of cancer, an...

Best Seller Books on eBay

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Lucky Challenge #7: What book are you reading...NEXT?

Assignment also for the Giant Squid Summer School

First thought was, "When am I going to have time to read a book?" But I passed by my bookcase and seen a book that I had bought a few years back with the intend to read it.

This assignment was to create an online book reading club. To see who would join me in reading this book. To my surprise, I do have some a few that will be reading this with me. It is never to late to join.

Vote for it here along with all the other great lensmasters. Lensmaking Challenge #7: The Next Book You're Going To Read

By The Light of the Moon

Dean Koontz is one of my favorite suspense mystery authors. I bought this book a few years ago with the intention to read it. I have read many Dean Koontz books and love the way he builds his stories with the many plot turns and twist. Why had I forg...

Week 8 - Lensography

This lens!

This is the last week of Session 2 for Rocket Moms. The best time to sum it all up. Perhaps this should be called my rocketmomography.

This is my 2nd lensography and one of several "About Me" lenses. None which were made until joining Rocket Moms. Vote for it here along with all the other great lensmasters. Rocketmoms Do Lensographies: Part 2

RocketMoms Zazzle Lenses

Twenty very creative women are in the RocketMoms Zazzle Group of Session 2. (Honestly, I don't know if we are called the RocketMoms or Rocket Moms.) Whoever joins after this will be part of Session 3 which begins August 17, 2009. This is a zazzlogra...

Blast Off With Rocket Moms

This Sandyspider has been blasting off. Upward and outward, blasting off towards the sky and exploring the universe. Or at least Squidoo! Before July 4, 2008, I didn't even know what Squidoo was. A year later, not only did I celebrated my anniversar...

Advanced Friday Lens Challenge #8 - Amusement Destination

Assignment also for the Giant Squid Summer School

This is the last for the Summer School. It was fun and hectic all at the same time. It only made since to continue on with the Wisconsin theme.

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Lensmaking Challenge #8: A Favorite Amusement Destination
Jolly Judicious Jetsetters

Noah's Ark Waterpark

Wisconsin Dells is known as the waterpark capital of the world. Within the Dells is America's largest waterpark called Noah's Ark Waterpark. Children of all ages can have fun at Noah's Ark. We are a family of daredevils when it comes to amusement ri...

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Lensmaster sandyspider has been a member since July 4 2008, has rated 1,931 lenses, favorited 3,357, and has created 121 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Christmas in Hawaii". See all my lenses

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Give her the gift of chocolate. Chocolate can be candy, jewelry, vases, movies, recipes, spa treatments, bedding, liquor and chocolate shower gels with just the right scent to heighten the mood. She would love a chocolate truffle mousepad, cocoa mug... view lens
: Sandyspider on Squidoo
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: Unique Sports Team Car Seat Covers
Sports fans can have it all when it comes to showing off their team pride with team logo car seat covers. There are seat covers for the Green Bay Packers to Dallas Cowboy fans. Car seat cover for every part of the NFL, or team sports. Being from Gre... view lens
: sandyspider's Zazzle Gallery Showcase
Living in the snow belt of Wisconsin where the weather can be harsh, can warp the mind! That is why my designs look a little twisted. I started my Zazzle site when we were having a record breaking snowfall for the winter of 2008-2009. I envisioned th... view lens

A Little Surgery Needed

My job with Rocket Moms is not finished. I have joined some groups in the Rocketmoms ning. Some I have been more active than others. Then there are the two that I am in charge of. The "Healthy Living Group" and the "Zazzle Group." Both of these is a lens in the making which involves the group members.

There is the "Giant Squid and Giants 100 Rocket Mom" lens of those who recently made it, is in the making as well. Rocket Moms who qualify and would like t be part of this can contact me.

Speaking of Giants 100. I was talked into joining Jolly Judicious Jetsetters-2

There is until July 31st to join. After August 1st. come and cheer us on.

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Rocketmom Giant Squid Celebration in July

On July 2009, Squidoo had many new RocketMom Giant Squids and Giant 100.This is my tribute to these super women who responded to the discussion and message on RocketMoms, who wanted to be featured on this lens. For those who missed the message can ad...

RocketMoms Healthy Living Group for Session 2

It all started when I wanted to get some support to my healthy quest in getting fit. I took the suggestion of one of my Rocket Moms to start a group on this. Since then the RocketMoms Healthy Living Group was formed. This is the group of Session 2. T...

Rocket Moms Zazzle Galleries

Twenty very creative women are in the Rocket Moms Zazzle Group of Session 2. Whoever joins after this will be part of Session 3 which begins August 17, 2009. Here are their galleries in alphabetic order. A new lens may be started for Session 3. Or mo...

RocketMoms Zazzle Lenses

Twenty very creative women are in the RocketMoms Zazzle Group of Session 2. (Honestly, I don't know if we are called the RocketMoms or Rocket Moms.) Whoever joins after this will be part of Session 3 which begins August 17, 2009. This is a zazzlogra...

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RocketMoms

Rocket Moms is a gathering of the smartest women on the web, working together to make Squidoo lenses (and a whole lot more). Check out the new RocketMoms HQ. This is a 6 week exclusive program for only about 60 or so women on Squidoo. The main poin...

RocketMoms Headquarters

Rocketmoms is an invite-only gathering of the smartest women on the web, working together to make Squidoo lenses and a whole lot more. Below is a sneak peek at just a few of the lenses they're busy creating. Want to take the Rocketmom Challenge? Dro...

Who Are The RocketMoms?

Rocket Moms are making a big buzz all over the web. Now you can get to know these amazing women and find out for yourself why these Moms Rock! One of the Rocket Mom's projects is to create a beautiful bio lens, to help you get to know us better. To...

RocketMoms

RocketMoms? RocketMoms is a group of like-minded Lensmasters on Squidoo who work together and help each other in lenscrafting, networking and lots more! RocketMoms have their own template and their own Top 100 and it occurred to me that unless I was...