The Lensography of Dawn Mathisen - CandleDawn

A loving tribute to a wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. I miss you every day Mom!

Awareness Ribbons are a great way to show care for a cause you feel passionate about. Yellow Ribbons made their emergence onto the United States scene sometime in the early 1990's. During that timeframe there was a big Yellow Ribbon drive for the so...

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In this lens I will share a previous entry on my blog some time ago that was also published in our Company Newsletter. Sometimes children say the darndest things! In this case my then-7 year old drew a unique paralell between one of his favorite tel...

Dawn shares her insights into sharing her Home Candle Business Opportunity with a Gift Giving Attitude. Want to recruit and sponsor more for your business? Whether you are a part of our Candle Business or any business where sponsoring and recruiting...

Looking at a home business opportunity? Does one sound good to you? There are many things to consider when you are looking for a home based business opportunity. To me in my years of experience, one of the most important aspects is the "fit" in your...

Raffi as he is known is adored by millions of toddlers and pre-schoolers the world over. Raffi is probably the best-known and instantly recognizable name for English speaking children globally. While there are many children's singers and music produ...

....based on the experiences of Motherhood and my Head Start classroom. Raffi has dozens of songs he has composed himself as well as has re-made many kids classics. While they all are great and we love Raffi, these are the most favorite and his top...

Welcome to my lens! The purpose for my lens is two-fold: First, I want to pay tribute to my wonderful, resilient, free thinking, dreaming, curious and energetic son, Trevor. He is the wind beneath my wings and my WHY for what I do and the life chang...

This is new territory for me as I usually write about more business related topics. Recent events in my life led me to believe that sharing this might benefit some parents out there who struggle with Child Support difficulties, communication and esta...

Squid Who lenses are great to build about people you admire. The ones who inspire. Mercer Mayer is one of the people I have really wanted to make a Squid Who lens about. Mercer Mayer inspires children to learn to read. His books are fun! They take a...

Parents and Teachers, especially Art Teachers, as well as School Administration should know about this great program and I hope I get the word out to many by this Squidoo lens. This Mom and former teacher gives it FIVE STARS! Come learn more about A...

This lens is about a very inexpensive (literally costing pennies) item we use around our household...the coffee filter! It's most obvious use is to brew a great cup of java and enjoy a drink of our favorite coffees. Over the years, I have read abou...

The plight of the honeybee and a condition called Colony Collapse Disorder brings to light the thought that something like events in "The Bee Movie" could actually happen in real life. Remember in "The Bee Movie" where Barry and his bee buddies deci...

Irish Step Dancing naturally has it's origins going back to Ireland but has become a global phenomenon with big show tours like Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and many more. There are many global dance competitions and it's a form of dance that has g...

For many Irish Dance fans, when they think of the most famous male lead the name Michael Flatley immediately comes to mind. I think this is because he probably has received the most notariety and is no doubt an extremely talented dancer. However, on...

In my estimation, both Michael Flatley and Colin Dunne are super talented with a who's-who of achievements and awards. Each of these gentlemen have contributed much to the field of Irish Dance and it's modern influences. Here's a look at both of the...

Jean Butler is an accomplished dancer and incredibly talented in her own right. To the world of Irish Dance, she is what I consider it's Leading Lady. She has not only performed in a solo career but danced alongside two of the most well-known male I...

Irish Step Dancing has grown in popularity and viewership due to several influences and talented dancers. Of all those dancers, Michael Flatley is the most instantly recognizable name. His popularity created a phenomenon that makes him one of the hi...

Few have influenced the field of Irish step dancing as much as Michael Flatley. His adoring fans are called "Flatheads" and this dancer from an Irish immigrant family made a permanent and lasting mark on Irish step dancing even as it is known today....

The second show in the trilogy of smash dance shows by Michael Flatley was entitled Feet Of Flames. It bears a remarkable resemblance to his first show, Lord Of The Dance and that was no accident. The choreography for Feet Of Flames Hyde Park was or...

Michael Flatley's road to Celtic Tiger spans since his childhood, where his love for Irish step dancing and desire to take it to the world was born. Celtic Tiger was the third in a series of world shows and tours that have earned Michael Flatley num...

Today I am a Work At Home Mom and Network Marketing Mom. It has been a journey of many years to realize this dream on a full-time basis. I have told my story to countless people I've met about the road to where I am today as well as share it on my bu...

Today, I am a WAHM (Work At Home Mom) and a Network Marketer. I realized the dream of working full time from home in 2007. My journey to success began many years before and I share my story often. My story is not one of an instant rise to all that I...

Our fantastic Mineral Makeup Beauty line made it's retail debut on June 1, 2009. I have now had the opportunity to try and compare our products to the others I've previously purchased online or in the local mall and all I can say is WOW, WOW, WOW! I...

As you go about your daily life you will find clues every day about people who might be interested in your business opportunity. This mirrors a lesson I once taught my little Pre-K students about crossing the street. The concept is the same in esse...

Our comfort zones keep us safe but they also stunt our growth. They hold us back and prevent us from becoming who we could be if we stepped out of them. Atheletes are a prime example of this. They work out, train, tone up their mental attitude and p...

One of my prized possessions, believe it or not, is a piece of paper my Mother gave me years ago before the birth of my son. It has a prominent place in my home. It is taped to the side of my kitchen cabinet where I see it every day. Most mornings I...

Now that the Arizona Cardinals are in the Super Bowl for 2009 my plan with this lens was to write about a family friend in the Squidoo world. I have to confess I am not much of a follower of football normally. I would not be someone you could refer...

I live on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast in a community called Lehigh Acres which is a suburb of Fort Myers, Florida. Our weather and our overabundance of golf courses make South Florida attractive to golfers worldwide. One of Fort Myers' most no...

When Howie says "Ladies, Please..." the parade of gorgeous and fun models on Deal Or No Deal begins. Combine a genuinely funny guy like Howie Mandel, 26 beautiful and fun-loving models and some memorable contestants anxious to find the right case an...

But not if you are Leyla Milani! Leyla Milani has won the hearts of viewers as Deal or No Deal's Model holding Case #13. She has a style all her own and viewers love her! My son is a huge Deal or No Deal fan. He does a great Howie Mandel imitation....

Work At Home Moms are a growing population and a unique breed. I choose to use the term Mom First - Business Woman Second - to describe who I am and what I am about. In 2007, I was blessed to realize the dream of becoming a WAHM (the initials for a...

As avid Webkinz fans and sellers we would like to give those Webkinz fans and their families more details on the Pet Of The Month and what goodies they come with. It's always fun in Webkinz World! My son and I enjoy playing this game together. Webki...

Welcome to our new Webkinz lens! We have written several with more coming soon but for now let's talk about Valentine's Day and what would be some great gift ideas for your Little Sweethearts. First and foremost you have the Webkinz Limited Edition...

Here's a heads up Webkinz shopping list for the parents, grandparents and loved ones of little ones who are into the Webkinz craze. The August Pet Of The Month is the full sized Clydesdale. As we head into fall Webkinz World is honoring a cute amph...

....but she was headstrong, determined and focused on her dream. No one thought she could build a business that would survive selling cookies. Debbi Field's vision of Mrs. Fields Cookies began in her kitchen with no business experience and very litt...

Or at least let's take a look at Jan Ruhe, author, direct saleswoman and network marketer. Let's Party is the title of one of my favorites of the books she has written. It's a recommended read for anyone who is in direct sales. Jan Ruhe is one of my...

Welcome to my lens that is All About Mary Engelbreit. As a fan of her work, someone who enjoys the wisdom that often lies behind the works, collector and retailer of her items, I have had fun creating this lens about Mary Engelbreit. For those of y...

I believe in women, our spirits, our determination, our hearts, our souls...and that there is nothing we can't do! A woman who sets her mind to something can be a strong and unstoppable force. I guess those years ago would call me a "women's libber"...