SUMMER Zen

Art Work

Illustrations this week: Roses, by various artists (click on the pics) from AllPosters.com

To celebrate my birthday in June I am pleasing myself with five beautiful bunches of roses!

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How to Make This SUMMER Unforgettable for the Children in Your Life

Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation

The key to having a great vacation at Walt Disney World is planning ahead. You definitely don't want to leave things to chance when you are on a once in a lifetime trip. Disney World is huge and the number of things to see and do is endless. Without...

Family Vacation Ideas-Take the Best Family Vacation for Your Family

The best family vacation ideas stem from what you love. Come on in to find family vacation ideas suggested by fellow vacationers, and please take some time to suggest your best family vacation ideas before you leave to help others in their quest for...

Chimney Rock Park , Lake Lure , North Carolina

The state of North carolina just decided to buy up Chimney Rock Park.  Here I am, on top of the rock, with Lake Lure in the background. May 2007. Lake Lure T-shirt shop

Tea Collection - modern, fresh clothing for children

Tea Collection - Tea Collection designs upscale, modern, fresh clothing for children. We are inspired by cultures around the world and each collection reflects the spirit and designs from a specific culture.

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Lawn Mowers

Electric Lawn Mowers

Electric lawn mowers represent an alternative to traditional, gas-powered lawn mowers.  This page explores reasons why you might want to purchase a cordless or corded electric lawn mower and it lists many of the electric lawn mower models t...

Reel Green. Reel Healthy.

Lawn-mower makers have gone green - at least some of them - to meet the needs of the green mower revolution. The environment will benefit from less pollution. People will benefit from less pollution and less noise. Therefore your health will benefit....

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Chincoteague Island

This page describes Chincoteague Island Virginia, one of the premier family vacation spots on the USA East coast. Chincoteague Island is home of the wild Chincoteague ponies, made famous in the novel Misty of Chincoteague. The island is packed with a...

Best Books on Birds: Field Guides and More

This lens provides recommendations for books on wild birds.  Whether you need a field guide or would just like to learn more about birds, you'll find the best here. Books for Kids? -- See the modules toward the end of this lens.

Outdoor Living

Whether your outdoor space extends to rolling acres, a large backyard or just a small courtyard, patio or balcony overlooking the sea, your outdoor space can be an inviting extension of your homes natural living space. In the warmer spring and summer...

River Otters: Playful Friends of our society!

Learn about River Otters through games and hands-on learning centers. Decorate you classroom with a Woodlands Riverbank Theme. Learn the habits of River Otters, the food they eat and how they raise their young. You will find suggestions for both fic...

100 Things To Do In Orlando

Whenever you're thinking of where you'd like to take your family on next vacations, why not think about Florida, especially the Orlando area. For all ages there are lots of things to do in Orlando and activities each member of your family will enjoy....

SUMMER Women

Small Gardens for Small Spaces

Are you ready for spring yet? Start shopping here for some fresh, new ideas. Plant a herb garden. Grow strawberries. Meeting the challenge of creating a delightful garden in a small space. No space is too small to make a big impact! Keep the rhododen...

How to Make Pool & Patio Chair Pads

This is a quick & inexpensive method for sewing your own chair pads for your pool and patio outdoor furniture.   Using double-sided pre-quilted cloth allows the cushions to look great from the back of the chair as well as the front and lets yo...

Partybluprints.com - A Unique Style of Entertaining.

Welcome to the Partybluprints.com Squidoo Page. See posts here for inspirations and ideas for easy entertaining at home. For Lots more visit our official site: Partybluprints.com Partybluprints.com is your "go to" resource on the net for home enter...

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse: A Mouse Unit Study

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse welcomes everyone to his nest where learning never ends. He has dozens of mouse related activities to teach young children across the curriculum. Whitefoot welcomes homeschoolers, teachers, parents and children to turn into...

HAVE YOUR OWN FAIRY GARDEN

Fairies are magical little creatures that live in a realm just off our own. Every now and then they stop by to visit, and are occasionally spotted dancing in the moonlight, or quietly singing in the morning mists. It seems that it is the beauty of n...

Places to go in SUMMER

Assateague Island

The lens describes Assateague Island Virginia.

Chincoteague Island

This page describes Chincoteague Island Virginia, one of the premier family vacation spots on the USA East coast. Chincoteague Island is home of the wild Chincoteague ponies, made famous in the novel Misty of Chincoteague. The island is packed with a...

Your Virgin Las Vegas Vacation: Sin City Travel Guide Series

Keep your virgin Las Vegas vacation simple. Focus on the 20% that delivers 80% of the WOW !! So you can save time. Reduce your stress. And have more fun. Here's how I'd do my virgin Las Vegas vacation. Also: my comments on How to Find 'the Bests'...

Chimney Rock Park , Lake Lure , North Carolina

The state of North carolina just decided to buy up Chimney Rock Park.  Here I am, on top of the rock, with Lake Lure in the background. May 2007. Lake Lure T-shirt shop

10 Places to See in Europe Before You Die

This Lens I made for YOU! The most interesting and beautiful places in Europe: Pictures, Tips, Itineraries and other useful and fun stuff on the BEST places in Europe to visit!

Boating in Europe this summer? Try something new

Boating Holidays in Europe
Lie back, watch the world go by and enjoy the real Europe at a relaxing pace. Take in the beauty of France, Belgium, Holland, Italy and Ireland - from the deck of your own boat. Enjoy the freedom of being your own skipper and cruising the days away, visiting local vineyards, sampling the fine food and absorbing new cultures - and there's bound to be exciting attractions and stunning views around every river bend. For a truly relaxing holiday and one with an exciting difference, there's no better choice.

Things to do in SUMMER

Junior Golf...Even Kids and Teens play Golf!

Because what your daughter or son will learn on the Golf course, like courtesy, discipline, honesty and respect will stay in him and her forever! The junior golf game is growing, so make it grow in your kids' life! Visit www.junior-golf-guide.com to ge...

8 Idiot-Proof Ways to Screw Up your Las Vegas Vacation

A few silly choices can turn the perfect Las Vegas vacation into the perfect storm of disappointment! If this is your first time in Las Vegas, here's 8 things guaranteed to wear you down. Stress you out. And swear you off any Las Vegas vacation for...

Cool Water Toys

This lens is about all the cool toys there are for messing about on the water for kids and adults.  Water scooters, seadoos, towable inflatables and water bullets.  Even your very own inflatable island! Have fun on the water but be safe!&nbs...

Cheap Vacation Ideas

Welcome to my lens about cheap vacation ideas. Going for vacation is seen as a luxury that can be afforded only by some and requires saving over several months in order to get the vacation you want. However, this does not have to be the case. With a...

Fun things to do with your dog!

That's me canoing with my Mum! When my Mum first adopted me we did everything together - and we still do!!! We put together this lens to introduce you to all kinds of fun things you can do with your dog. And the best part is there are lots of links f...

Benefit others by going to a festival this summer

SUMMER with Children

Chimney Rock Park , Lake Lure , North Carolina

The state of North carolina just decided to buy up Chimney Rock Park.  Here I am, on top of the rock, with Lake Lure in the background. May 2007. Lake Lure T-shirt shop

Summer Outdoors, Fresh Air, Sand Boxes, Sand Box Toys and Lots of Fun!

Hi Moms! Summer is just around the corner and the kids will, once again, be home on vacation! What better ways to spend their time than to engage them in outdoor physical activities that burn energy, provide fresh air and pure vitamin D sunshine, and...

Trunki - Luggage for little people

Trunki is the lightweight luggage companion for kids. Choose from Green (Towgo), Blue (Terrance) or Pink (Trixie). Trunki will keep your child amused while travelling and at the same time holding all the things that they wish to take with them on the...

Family Treasure Hunting (geocaching)

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches") anywhere in the world. A typical cac...

Wardsboro 4th of July Street Fair

This small Vermont town fair began back in 1949 when community members were brainstorming ideas to raise money and has turned into a celebration that brings people back year after year. Some people look forward to building floats and others watchi...

Shop for Summer ...

Cool Water Toys

This lens is about all the cool toys there are for messing about on the water for kids and adults.  Water scooters, seadoos, towable inflatables and water bullets.  Even your very own inflatable island! Have fun on the water but be safe!&nbs...

Recipe for a vintage day at the beach

1 vintage Swimsuit, 1 pair vintage Sunglasses, 1 vintage Beach Bag, 1 vintage folding Beach Chair, 1 vintage Beach Hat, 1/2 dozen vintage Sand Toys (for the little ones, or yourself!), 1 vintage Picnic Basket filled with refreshments, 1 bottle Copper...

Trunki - Luggage for little people

Trunki is the lightweight luggage companion for kids. Choose from Green (Towgo), Blue (Terrance) or Pink (Trixie). Trunki will keep your child amused while travelling and at the same time holding all the things that they wish to take with them on the...

"Staycation" -- Everyone Should Try One

What in the world is a "Staycation?" If you are well-traveled you will probably know the answer to this question. My husband and I have done quite a bit of traveling but had never come across this word before. It is a word which makes me smile. If yo...

Plan A Summer Garden Party

A garden party can be so much fun! Get a few friends together to celebrate the plants and flowers growing in your garden. You may have to do a little extra weeding and planting in preparation, but you will be so proud when all your friends are ooohin...

SUMMER in the City

Espadrilles--The Summer's Best Casual Sandal.

Espadrilles have been around since at least the 14th century, and they're gaining popularity by the second! That's got to have something to do with them being so cute and classy at the same time: you can easily go from a day at the beach to a romanti...

Glowing Summer Skin

If you're looking for glowing skin all summer long them read my guide for getting a healthy summer glow.  

Chanel Designer Sunglasses

100% Authentic Chanel Sunglasses. Chanel sunglasses are the very embodiment of elegance & glamour.  These Chanel Sunglasses are always on the cutting edge of fashion. Mens - Womens - Unisex

Free Summer Movies for Kids

Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Many movie theater chains offer free (or pretty darn cheap!) summer movies for families. Here is a list of some movie theater summer programs and what to expect.

Throw A Great Dog Party!

Whether it's a Birthday, Gotcha Day, a new puppy shower, Holiday or any other significant day it's always a great time to celebrate. You can throw a fun and safe party for your dog. We're here to help! My first Gotcha Day was the best party ever! Wha...

SUMMER: Beach Life

Cool Water Toys

This lens is about all the cool toys there are for messing about on the water for kids and adults.  Water scooters, seadoos, towable inflatables and water bullets.  Even your very own inflatable island! Have fun on the water but be safe!&nbs...

Espadrilles--The Summer's Best Casual Sandal.

Espadrilles have been around since at least the 14th century, and they're gaining popularity by the second! That's got to have something to do with them being so cute and classy at the same time: you can easily go from a day at the beach to a romanti...

Recipe for a vintage day at the beach

1 vintage Swimsuit, 1 pair vintage Sunglasses, 1 vintage Beach Bag, 1 vintage folding Beach Chair, 1 vintage Beach Hat, 1/2 dozen vintage Sand Toys (for the little ones, or yourself!), 1 vintage Picnic Basket filled with refreshments, 1 bottle Copper...

Trop Rock Music

"Buffettesque"  --  "Gulf & Western"  --   "Cari-Billy"  ???  What am I talking about here?  It's Trop Rock.  For those who already love the genre, that's all that needs t...

Herring Gulls

The Herring Gull is a familiar bird. It is often seen along the coast and in coastal urban settings. It has a gray mantle and black wing-tips and can be seen dining in garbage dumps and following the fishing vessels to shore.

SUMMER: Your Outdoor Experience

Bill Dance Fishing Bloopers

Need a Laugh? Spend enough time with a camera on a personality like professional angler Bill Dance, and you can imagine the funny things that will end up on film.

Wannabe RV-ing?

"Wanna Be RVing?"  I wanna Be RVing and slowly travel to see all the wildernes, farms and small towns of North America.  I want to 'sponge in' the beauty of this land.  No jet travel for me. Read Sharlene G. Min...

NY Finger Lakes Recreation

The Finger Lakes Region of New York State is a gorgeous area where narrow lakes, sculpted by glaciers, sit in vallies between verdant hills. It's the perfect playground for active folks - people who like to hike, bike, ski, explore waterfalls, go bir...

Buffalo New York Outdoors

Buffalo and all of Western New York has lots to offer the outdoor enthusiast. There are trails to hike, backpack and bicycle. Some lead to great bird watching spots, others to magnificant waterfalls. Maybe go on a quest to reach the high point of are...

North Wales Holiday Parks

North Wales is one of the most rural areas of the United Kingdom, and also one of the most diverse. Caernarfon and Bangor - cities in their own right - but 90% Welsh Speaking, to places such as the historical Conwy and Rhuddlan, and the upwardly mobi...

SUMMER Aprons!

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SUMMER: Garden and Patio

Geraniums -Tips On Growing Geraniums

By Sharon Stajda, There a a few great rules to follow when planting Geraniums. If planted correctly, you will have wonderful huge flowers from early summer to late fall. Don't jump the gun when going to plant your geraniums. I am sure many gard...

Stressed Out? No Wonder!

If you, like countless other people, are constantly under stress, because of work, family problems or whatever else - we have a cool new idea just for you. Why not get a HOT TUB? Yes, a hot tub. A home spa. A jacuzzi. Your own private get-away right...

Outdoor Living

Whether your outdoor space extends to rolling acres, a large backyard or just a small courtyard, patio or balcony overlooking the sea, your outdoor space can be an inviting extension of your homes natural living space. In the warmer spring and summer...

How to Make Compost

This page is about how to make compost, including information about the composting process, a list of materials to use, composting with leaves, types of compost tumblers and bins, and how to build compost bins. Making your own compost has many be...

Summer Outdoors, Fresh Air, Sand Boxes, Sand Box Toys and Lots of Fun!

Hi Moms! Summer is just around the corner and the kids will, once again, be home on vacation! What better ways to spend their time than to engage them in outdoor physical activities that burn energy, provide fresh air and pure vitamin D sunshine, and...

SUMMER Mugs on Zazzle

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Top Ranked Lenses in SUMMER

Great Disney World Photos

Whether you are a Disney fan, a photography buff or both – grab yourself a refreshing beverage and spend some time hanging out here. I’ve put together a lens to seriously distract you from anything productive that you had planne...

Frog Unit Study: Hopping to Learn

The spring continues to warm the earth and frogs are laying eggs in the vernal pools. As the tadpoles begin to hatch, what will they be learning? Pull up a lily pad and listen to the story of Grandfather Frog, hop around the hundreds board, and leav...

Family Vacation Ideas-Take the Best Family Vacation for Your Family

The best family vacation ideas stem from what you love. Come on in to find family vacation ideas suggested by fellow vacationers, and please take some time to suggest your best family vacation ideas before you leave to help others in their quest for...

Top 10 Vacation Spots

Top 10 Vacation Spots is about the most popular vacation spots and most favored places to go for vacation around the world. You can find a lot of places all over the world that can be viewed as top vacation spots depending on the time of year and the...

Water, toys, and lots of cool fun for this summer!

Hi Moms! Summer is just around the corner and the kids will, once again, be home on vacation! What better ways to spend their time than to engage them in outdoor physical activities that burn energy, provide fresh air and pure vitamin D sunshine, and...

New Featured Lenses in SUMMER

Back Care In The Garden

Are you a gardener with back aches and pains? I Love my garden. When I got back pain and sciatica I thought I would have to give gardening up forever. However, with a little planning and care for your back, that does not have to be the case. This le...

Water, toys, and lots of cool fun for this summer!

Hi Moms! Summer is just around the corner and the kids will, once again, be home on vacation! What better ways to spend their time than to engage them in outdoor physical activities that burn energy, provide fresh air and pure vitamin D sunshine, and...

Throw A Great Dog Party!

Whether it's a Birthday, Gotcha Day, a new puppy shower, Holiday or any other significant day it's always a great time to celebrate. You can throw a fun and safe party for your dog. We're here to help! My first Gotcha Day was the best party ever! Wha...

Our Nesting Blackbirds

I love birds and a few weeks ago was priviledged to have a blackbird build a nest on our patio in the trellis of a raised bed! She and her mate have subseqently raised a brood of four baby blackbird chicks from the clutch of eggs. I try to have a bi...

American White Pelican

The American White Pelican doesn't dive for its dinner as most pelicans do. They simply dip their heads underwater and come up with a pouch full of water. Using its beak as a strainer, the water is expelled leaving fish and other delectable treats be...

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The Canada Goose, Keeping cool dogs out of hot cars!, Throw A Great Dog Party!, Fun things to do with your dog!, Flamingos!

Featured Lensmasters

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  Barrie
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  biopowergro
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  PRADCO
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  iludiumphosdex
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  triathlontraining

Featured Women Lensmasters in SUMMER

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  TheLeftFitz
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  Barkely
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  Lorie
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  Marina
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  lisadh

Featured Lensmasters - Male Section

Okay, I guess with more than 60 lenses in this group and more than 30 lensmasters it's time and only fair to give them boys their own module, too!

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  DelosWoodruff
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  iludiumphosdex
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  johndilbeck
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Group Discussion

Tell us where you live, what summer is like in your part of the world, your favorite summer activities ...

Partybluprints Gas prices are up, but don't let that ruin your summer fun! If you are going to "staycation" this summer - host a Destination Party and bring the vacation to your home. Partybluprints.com has online electronic party plans that you download to your computer. Each "Eparty Plan" is a comprehensive guide with step by step instructions and click and buy links to order many of the party essentials. Destination Parties include "The Keys To Paradise" Cocktail BBQ ( Key West, FLA), A Night in Venice Cocktail Party, "A Wine Country Crush" wine tasting and dinner party (Napa and Sonoma) and a Beijing BBQ just in time for the Summer Olympics! These parties feature, food, decor and music from the various cities. Host a Destination Party this summer and go on vacation right in your own home! Posted July 19, 2008

JanetG What a fabulous idea--all summer all the time. My lens, Inside West Michigan, would fit here. How do I join? Posted July 10, 2008

JohannTheDog I agree! You do a great job with this group, and thanks for including my lens! Woofs, Johann Posted May 28, 2008

triathlontraining Big compliment for the group leader on the forum! :) http://www.squidu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=15549 I agree, thank you to the group leader for all the hard work! Posted May 28, 2008

enslavedbyfaeries Thanks a bunch for the great additions to Squidoo's Top Ten nominations list. There are some fabulous lenses in this group, thanks for sharing all those with wings for my list! :) Posted May 25, 2008

RentMyGarden Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and read or write in my garden! Posted May 23, 2008

Evelyn_Saenz Thank you for featuring The Frog Unit Study. The tadpoles are growing and are looking forward to summer. I'm going to the Wardsboro 4th of July Street Fair this summer. I certainly hope to see you there. Posted May 09, 2008

clouda9 Thanks for the invitation to join the group. I look forward to visiting the others making their mark here. Posted May 07, 2008

joanv334 Hello, thanks for adding my lens to your wonderful group! Enjoy what's left of summer everyone! Posted August 13, 2007

GlobalOpps Hi Heidrun, thanks for inviting San Diego Coastal Homestays to the group. (Even though we're not just for Summer.) Great group, great idea! Posted July 16, 2007

Partybluprints Check out our Summer Partybluprints party plans. Go beyond the burgers this summer and try our unique summer parties. Visit our lens for more information on making this summer spectacular! Posted July 11, 2007

GrillGirl Just got back from the mountains. See you put me up on feature. Thanks. That was a nice surprise! Posted June 10, 2007

Bella317 Thanks so much for the invite! I am happy to join such a fun group! Bella Posted June 10, 2007

GrillGirl I'm from North Carolina. Our summers are hot and muggy. It's way more fun to go outside and cook than heat up the kitchen. I found some fun places clicking around here. Very nice group. Posted June 04, 2007

Summer is a great idea for a Squidoo Lens. Living in Phoenix, where summer lasts several months each year, I'm always looking for summery things to read and do and visit and buy. Thank you for the invite! Posted May 22, 2007

Mozzie Thanks for the invite, Heidrun. Am enjoying looking at all the other summer-y lenses! Posted May 14, 2007

PRADCO Hello, Thank you for inviting me to join your group! I look forward to seeing this group grow and flourish. Posted May 11, 2007

Mac33 Hi, Heidrun, excellent idea for a group! Thanks for inviting the Tour A Tall Ship lens. Posted May 10, 2007

heipet A lively group it is indeed! Thank you Shar and all of you who brought your lens(es) and signed the guestbook. I am greatly enjoying your company! Posted May 09, 2007

Shar Hi all... Thanks for the invite to join this lively group. I enjoyed browsing some of the great lenses of other group members. Hope you will stop in at a few of my lenses. Heres to a fantastic summer! Shar Posted May 08, 2007

 

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