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How To Speak Through Flowers

Nature's gift of flowers, speak to us in many diff more...2 points

Nature's gift of flowers, speak to us in many different ways and people have been expressing our deepest thoughts and emotions to one anoth...2 points

Simple Seashell Summer Crafts

Wondering what to do with all those seashells you and more...2 points

Wondering what to do with all those seashells you and your family collect over summer vacations?





Well, bring the seashore home, and brin...2 points

Bird Symbolism and Spirituality

Since ancient times, because of the Birds connecti more...1 point

Since ancient times, because of the Birds connection to the sky, they have been thought of as a supernatural link between the heavens and th...1 point

Sand Dollars: Math on the Beach

One day at the beach in Costa Rica my daughter and more...1 point

One day at the beach in Costa Rica my daughter and I were digging in the sand making sandcastles when we ran across a live sand dollar. Find...1 point

River Otters: Playful Friends of the Woodlands!

Learn about River Otters through games and hands-on more...1 point

Learn about River Otters through games and hands-on learning centers. Decorate your classroom with a Woodlands Riverbank Theme.





Learn the...1 point

Bluebirds of the Meadow

Summer nears and the bluebirds start nesting along more...1 point

Summer nears and the bluebirds start nesting along the fenceline. The children are fascinated with the way they fly back and forth to buil...1 point

Fireflies: Twinkling Lights of the Meadow

Have you ever gone out on a summer evening to catc more...1 point

Have you ever gone out on a summer evening to catch fireflies. They flit and fly everywhere. Soon you have five and then six. One escapes an...1 point

Fruits Fable and Folklore

Many fruits are surrounded by a long and colorful more...1 point

Many fruits are surrounded by a long and colorful history of symbolic meaning and mythical tales. Apples, cherries, figs, pomegranates, an...1 point

Purple Gallinules of the Everglades

Gallinules are spectacular creatures. The can be found more...1 point

Gallinules are spectacular creatures. The can be found walking on water lilies in the canals throughout the Everglades.





One day we took a...1 point

Wardsboro 4th of July

This small Vermont town fair began back in 1949 wh more...1 point

This small Vermont town fair began back in 1949 when community members were brainstorming ideas to raise money and has turned into a celebra...1 point

Discover The 5 Feng Shui Elements

No matter how big or how small your garden area, y more...1 point

No matter how big or how small your garden area, your ideal Feng Shui Garden incorporates basic Feng Shui principles to either calm or en...1 point

Arizona's Summer Monsoon Season

The word "monsoon", originally comes fro more...1 point

The word "monsoon", originally comes from the Arabic word, "mausim", meaning "a season". It was first used t...1 point

10 Places to See in Europe Before You Die

This Lens I made for YOU! The most interesting and more...0 points

This Lens I made for YOU! The most interesting and beautiful places in Europe: Pictures, Tips, Itineraries and other useful and fun stuff on...0 points

Seashell Identification

Collecting seashells is a favorite pastime and eve more...0 points

Collecting seashells is a favorite pastime and everyone who has vacationed at the beach has most likely picked up some seashells at some poi...0 points

The Mallard Duck

The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the more...0 points

The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearl...0 points

Great Disney World Photos

Whether you are a Disney fan, a photography buff o more...0 points

Whether you are a Disney fan, a photography buff or both - grab yourself a refreshing beverage and spend some time hanging out here. I...0 points

How to Start a Vegetable Garden

Do you want to learn how to start a vegetable garden?
more...0 points

Do you want to learn how to start a vegetable garden?


This is a collection of the best vegetable gardening tips from my site...0 points

Ideas For Your Farmers Market Booth Or Vegetable Stand

Once upon a time, Steve and I lived on a farm. And more...0 points

Once upon a time, Steve and I lived on a farm. And on that farm we had a garden, full of tasty veggies. Intending to grow only what we neede...0 points

Making Lemonade

This lens is about how to easily make your own del more...0 points

This lens is about how to easily make your own delicious, homemade lemonade. Here are recipes and suggestions for flavor variations, links t...0 points

Bill Dance Fishing Bloopers

Need a Laugh? Spend enough time with a camera on a more...0 points

Need a Laugh? Spend enough time with a camera on a personality like professional angler Bill Dance, and you can imagine the funny things tha...0 points

Elizabeth Taylor And Richard Burton's--- Puerto Vallarta

 By Sharon Stajda,"After all married people more...0 points

 By Sharon Stajda,"After all married people fight." But you could see they loved each other, it was in their eyes".Their...0 points

Bear Attacks! Tips to Help You Avoid or Survive One

Some of the best spots in North America for outdoo more...0 points

Some of the best spots in North America for outdoor recreation are also home to bears, and the chance to safely see a bear in the wild can b...0 points

Tuscan Gardens

Dreaming of having your own romantic Tuscan Garde more...0 points

Dreaming of having your own romantic Tuscan Gardens?  The gardens of Tuscany are a sight to behold, casual yet elegant, comfortabl...0 points

Top 10 Vacation Spots

Top 10 Vacation Spots is all about the most popular more...0 points

Top 10 Vacation Spots is all about the most popular vacation spots and most favored places to go for vacation around the world.


You can fin...0 points

Seashells From Sanibel Island

I lived in Florida for many years and one of the g more...0 points

I lived in Florida for many years and one of the great things to do in Florida is visit the beaches. Actually, you HAVE to go to the beach t...0 points

Throw A Great Dog Party!

Whether it's a Birthday, Gotcha Day, a new puppy s more...0 points

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 c...0 points

Hydrangea Bushes

Hydrangea bushes are some of the most beautiful fl more...0 points

Hydrangea bushes are some of the most beautiful flowers around. I love the many varieties that this bush comes in. These bushes produce la...0 points

What Are Nightshade Plants?

The mere words "Nightshade Plant" bring more...0 points

The mere words "Nightshade Plant" bring up images of mysterious workings within the gloom of night, the creation of magic spells or poison...0 points

Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation

The key to having a great vacation at Walt Disney more...0 points

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...0 points

Planting & Caring For Rose Bushes in Containers...

By Sharon Stajda,





 





With the exception of large more...0 points

By Sharon Stajda,





 





With the exception of large climbers, most roses can be grown successfully in containers.When met with thes...0 points

10 Fabulous Summer Backyard Barbecue Dessert Ideas

I love summer desserts! Most of my favorite fruits more...0 points

I love summer desserts! Most of my favorite fruits are in season, and full of flavor. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, and a...0 points

Favorite Wild Fruits

Ever since we were children, we have loved the fru more...0 points

Ever since we were children, we have loved the fruit of native plants. Now, with the Green movement and the increased use of native plants i...0 points

Tour A Tall Ship

Ahoy!  Here you will find information on tall shi more...0 points

Ahoy!  Here you will find information on tall ships around the world that are open for the public to tour.  All ships are grouped ...0 points

Dandelion Weeds

Dandelions are weeds when they grow in your flower more...0 points

Dandelions are weeds when they grow in your flower beds, vegetable beds or front lawn. But, parts of the dandelion plant are also used in ...0 points

The Cardinal's Nest

Every bird-watcher and most children recognize the more...0 points

Every bird-watcher and most children recognize the male Northern Cardinal, a Christmas symbol, but many people know nothing about its nestin...0 points

Geraniums -Tips On Growing Geraniums

By Sharon Stajda,





There a few great rules to follow more...0 points

By Sharon Stajda,





There a few great rules to follow when planting Geraniums. If planted correctly, you will have wonderful huge flowers f...0 points

The Ten Essentials For Backcountry Travel

If you've read other articles of mine, you may be more...0 points

If you've read other articles of mine, you may be rolling your eyes right about now, thinking, ugh, is she harping on this stuff again? Wel...0 points

Picnic For Two

Whether it's right in your backyard or a romantic more...0 points

Whether it's right in your backyard or a romantic spot atop a mountain...pack up your finger-food picnic for two, grab your partner by...0 points

Fishing Tips - YUM Baits

It takes time, dedication and skill to stay on top more...0 points

It takes time, dedication and skill to stay on top in the world of bass fishing. And the right fish bait. With every conceivable shape, size...0 points

The Canada Goose

The Canada Goose with its black head and white chi more...0 points

The Canada Goose with its black head and white chinstrap, is among the most familiar of all the North American waterfowl. In the summer they...0 points

American White Pelican

The American White Pelican doesn't dive for its di more...0 points

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 po...0 points

Short Stories: Squirrels

Squirrels are a very special kind of creature. The more...0 points

Squirrels are a very special kind of creature. They are furry, cute, hardworking, inquisitive and a joy to watch. They are also pesky, thi...0 points

Growing Peonies and Other Blooms Fit to Photograph

I am a gardener and a photographer. Not an expert at more...0 points

I am a gardener and a photographer. Not an expert at either, but I enjoy doing both.





Many photographers choose flowers as their subject m...0 points

Best Family Tents and Other Camping Goodies

While camping season may be on the way out for the more...0 points

While camping season may be on the way out for the year if you haven't grabbed the latest camping gear for your family already take advanta...0 points

Planting A Moonlight Garden

By Sharon Stajda





Do you work all day, and by the time more...0 points

By Sharon Stajda





Do you work all day, and by the time you get home it's too late to enjoy the garden you spent many hours, planting and ...0 points

Go Fly A Kite!

This lens explores the hobby of kite flying with l more...0 points

This lens explores the hobby of kite flying with links to where to buy kites, how kites are used for teaching, science and recreation. I fin...0 points

"Looking For THE Best Private Brooklyn, New York Party Space"?

Discover THE BEST Private Brooklyn, New York Party more...0 points

Discover THE BEST Private Brooklyn, New York Party Space. If you live in New York's 5 boroughs most likely you are renting. There is a chan...0 points

INSIDE FLORIDA: Camping and Sightseeing

Visit the Florida that I love. Come with me to ex more...0 points

Visit the Florida that I love. Come with me to explore places that most tourists never experience.  Camp in campgrounds along gorg...0 points

Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest

An introduction to a brilliant show of wildflowers more...0 points

An introduction to a brilliant show of wildflowers from British Columbia, Washington and Oregon.


2009 spring and summer is bursting with n...0 points

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

The best family vacation ideas stem from what you more...0 points

The best family vacation ideas stem from what you love. Come on in to find family vacation ideas suggested by fellow vacationers, and please...0 points

Butterflies and Gardening to Attract Them

What is more beautiful than a garden full of color more...0 points

What is more beautiful than a garden full of colorful flowers with gorgeous butterflies flitting around? It's really not that hard to creat...0 points

Five Steps To Happy Hummers

Here you'll find proven methods for attracting and more...0 points

Here you'll find proven methods for attracting and caring for hummers. Beginner to advanced enthusiasts will find valuable information and ...0 points

Colorful Yellow Kitchen Accents

Colorful Mustard Yellow Accents, are just the right more...0 points

Colorful Mustard Yellow Accents, are just the right ingredient to liven up any kitchen decor and stimulate everyone's appetite!





Y...0 points

Good Summer Reading-- A Great Little List of Fiction Books

Do you have a reading list? Being over 50 (yes, I more...0 points

Do you have a reading list? Being over 50 (yes, I am classic Boomer), I sometimes have trouble remembering what books I have read or listene...0 points

Butterfly Bush Pruning

Butterfly Bush pruning and growing requirement for more...0 points

Butterfly Bush pruning and growing requirement for the Adonis Blue, Dwarf Blue, Bi-color, Golden , Black Knight, Miss Ruby, Royal Red, Royal...0 points

Kid's Summer Pool Swim Party Ideas & Supplies

A Pool Party would make a wonderful theme for a child's more...0 points

A Pool Party would make a wonderful theme for a child's birthday party, end of the school year party or just a party to celebrate summer!


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Cheap Vacation Ideas

Welcome to my lens about cheap vacation ideas. Goi more...0 points

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 ...0 points

Plum Island

The best of PI.





Eat, sleep, have a great time...and more...0 points

The best of PI.





Eat, sleep, have a great time...and go home with a souvenir.





Never heard of it? You're not the only one.





Plum Isla...0 points

Chincoteague Ponies

This page describes the wild ponies of Chincoteagu more...0 points

This page describes the wild ponies of Chincoteague Island Virginia and the Virginia and Maryland sections of Assateague Island. The most we...0 points

How To Tie & Wear Sarongs

Sarongs are woven from cotton, rayon or silk, and more...0 points

Sarongs are woven from cotton, rayon or silk, and can be tied into a wide variety of clothing very easily. One bright rectangle of cloth can...0 points

Hawaiian Luau Hula Beach Birthday Party Favors and Supplies

Hawaiian Luau and Hula themed birthday parties are more...0 points

Hawaiian Luau and Hula themed birthday parties are so much fun for the kids! They love it! So, if you are planning a fun luau for your child...0 points

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

Because what your daughter or son will learn on th more...0 points

Because what your daughter or son will learn on the Golf course, like courtesy, discipline, honesty and respect will stay in him and her for...0 points

Our Nesting Blackbirds

I love blackbirds and a few weeks ago was priviled more...0 points

I love blackbirds 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 ...0 points

Chincoteague Island

This page describes Chincoteague Island Virginia, more...0 points

This page describes Chincoteague Island Virginia, one of the premier family vacation spots on the USA East Coast. The Island is home of the ...0 points

HAVE YOUR OWN FAIRY GARDEN

Fairies are magical little creatures that live in more...0 points

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 s...0 points

Create a Backyard Bird Sanctuary

Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoo more...0 points

Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world. It provides a relaxing and educational diversion from the stres...0 points

Virginia Beach Virginia

This page provides travel, recreation and vacation more...0 points

This page provides travel, recreation and vacation information for Virginia Beach Virginia. Please send us your suggestions, articles and li...0 points

Bring The Beach Into Your Home With Beach Theme Decorations

If you love the beach and also love transforming y more...0 points

If you love the beach and also love transforming your home with gorgeous decor, then you have come to the right place! I want to introduce y...0 points

Frogs

We may just be little tiny itty bitty creatures bu more...0 points

We may just be little tiny itty bitty creatures but we have feelings too! We enjoy a relaxing swim at the local pond, sunbathing on a nice h...0 points

Patio Gardens and Furniture

A garden will reduce stress and promote better hea more...0 points

A garden will reduce stress and promote better health. Indeed, studies show that people can benefit physically, mentally, and emotionally ...0 points

Homemade Peppermint Foot Bath Recipes

It's funny but a Peppermint foot bath can help restore more...0 points

It's funny but a Peppermint foot bath can help restore energy while also relaxing tired feet.





Use home grown peppermint to make a delici...0 points

Fun things to do with your dog!

That's me canoing with my Mum! When my Mum first a more...0 points

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 in...0 points

Expedition Everest

Expedition Everest, at Walt Disney World's Animal more...0 points

Expedition Everest, at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom park, is a perilous journey aboard a runaway train through the Himalayan mou...0 points

Rainy Day Games To Play Outdoors

Most people hate to be cooped up indoors when it's more...0 points

Most people hate to be cooped up indoors when it's grey and rainy out, especially children. But what if you didn't have to stay indoors? I...0 points

Exactly How Nutritious Is Iceberg Lettuce

A century ago Iceberg lettuce was the leading lett more...0 points

A century ago Iceberg lettuce was the leading lettuce for consumption by consumers. Yet today it's production and sales are dropping substa...0 points

Mykonos Beaches: sea, sand, sun, party!

Greek islands have always been the pole of attract more...0 points

Greek islands have always been the pole of attraction for tourists, mostly during the summer. Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Corfu and Paros are ...0 points

Sun-tastic Sunglasses - Designer Sunglasses for Sale

Ed Hardy sunglasses are the rage right now - wheth more...0 points

Ed Hardy sunglasses are the rage right now - whether you are looking to buy a pair of Oakley sunglasses, a super hot pair of vintage Revo su...0 points

Staycation -- Everyone Should Try One

By now, no doubt, you know what a staycation is. A more...0 points

By now, no doubt, you know what a staycation is. Although this word has been around a long time, it really came into fashion in the year 200...0 points

Budget Travel Discount Air Fares and Hotels

Traveling sounds to several people as a luxury tha more...0 points

Traveling sounds to several people as a luxury that only a few can afford and that needs saving over some months in order to go for the desi...0 points

Herring Gulls

The Herring Gull is a familiar bird. It is often s more...0 points

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-tip...0 points

Rockhounding for Fun and Profit: Finding What You Want

A how to guide for collecting rocks used in making more...0 points

A how to guide for collecting rocks used in making jewelry. This guide will tell you how and where to find them.





Here you will learn some...0 points

Ice Cream Birthday Party Favors and Supplies

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!
more...0 points

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!





Everyone loves ice cream. The ice cream party theme is always a great choice for a chi...0 points

Love Seashells? Try Seashell Decor!

One of the most fascinating things to do - in my h more...0 points

One of the most fascinating things to do - in my honest opinion - is to go for a walk along the beach and look for "treasures". Have you e...0 points

Outdoor Adventure Goals

I don't know about you, but I make lists. Lots of more...0 points

I don't know about you, but I make lists. Lots of lists. Of course, there's the weekly grocery list and the never-ending "to do...0 points

Go Troppo With Tropical Home Decor!

Have you ever been to the tropics? Or on a holiday more...0 points

Have you ever been to the tropics? Or on a holiday that was warm, relaxing, full of color, palm trees and beaches? Then you know how great t...0 points

South Carolina's Historic Georgetown

Rich History & Culture - "Little Charles more...0 points

Rich History & Culture - "Little Charleston" as it is sometimes called is the third oldest city in South Carolina. In fac...0 points

Costa Esuri Spain..."the secret frontline golf destination for your dream holiday & home"

Beautiful sandy beaches, year round sunshine, unsp more...0 points

Beautiful sandy beaches, year round sunshine, unspoilt towns and a friendly welcome.Costa Esuri in The Spanish Algarve - the stretch of coas...0 points

Small Spring Gardens for Small Spaces

 Start shopping here for some fresh, new ideas for more...0 points

 Start shopping here for some fresh, new ideas for spring. Plant a herb garden. Grow strawberries.





Meeting the challenge of creati...0 points

Santorini Beaches

Monolithos, Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos, Vlychada a more...0 points

Monolithos, Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos, Vlychada and the red, black and white beaches are all great, all found in Santorini island and all i...0 points

Vacation Paradise: Oia Greece

Santorini is one of the most favourite holiday and more...0 points

Santorini is one of the most favourite holiday and honeymoon destinations of the world. The view offered is one that cannot be matched to th...0 points

Assateague Island

Assateague Island Virginia visitor information.0 points

Inside West Michigan

Come with me to visit the small towns and big citi more...0 points

Come with me to visit the small towns and big cities in the western lower penisula that is West Michigan.  From rural towns, apple orch...0 points

Alaska Parks, Museums, and Monuments

Just like Alaska, this lens is chock full of new things more...0 points

Just like Alaska, this lens is chock full of new things to see and things to do. Take a look. You won't be disappointed.





Alaska has doze...0 points

Flip Flops - Wear Them All Year

Flip flops are the coolest form of footwear ever i more...0 points

Flip flops are the coolest form of footwear ever invented. Like I said in my other lens, I'm a very casual person and love going baref...0 points

Canoeing the Tchefuncte River

Come with us on a virtual canoe ride down the love more...0 points

Come with us on a virtual canoe ride down the lovely and scenic Little Tchefuncte River. We'll see many of the plants and animals that live...0 points

Virginia Birdwatching

This page introduces readers to birdwatching in Vi more...0 points

This page introduces readers to birdwatching in Virginia, USA.0 points

Free Summer Movies for Kids

Looking for something to do with the kids this sum more...0 points

Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Many movie theater chains offer free (or pretty darn cheap!) summer movies for famili...0 points

Keeping cool dogs out of hot cars!

Year after year, dogs left in hot, locked cars suf more...0 points

Year after year, dogs left in hot, locked cars suffer debilitating injuries and horrible deaths. We are here to help create awareness and ed...0 points