Who is Kiwisoutback?
I'm a lensmaster here on Squidoo, a Giant Squid Mentor, Top 100 Giant, I have a few CafePress stores, a few Zazzle stores, I'm an artist, and I love to travel. I've received lens of the day for my road trip lens. I used to sell a lot on eBay (I still sell there once in a while), so I've decided to share what I have learned through my lenses. There's also my store on CafePress selling unique kiwi clothing and merchandise. I also an avid photographer (at least I think) a pretty good cook. Browse some of my lenses below to start reading!
Left: The New Zealand Kiwi
Welcome!
Lensmaster kiwisoutback has been a member since October 22 2007, has rated 3,122 lenses, favorited 601, and has created 257 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Planning a US Road Trip: The Southern Route". See all my lenses
My Bio
I'm Kiwisoutback, and here's some of what I write about here on Squidoo:
Road Trips | National Parks | USA Travel Destinations | All Things Italian | Ebay Tutorials | Free Web Photos
My Twitter profile
The Road Trip Lenses
Learn from our own road travels!
I've written a number of useful lenses on US road trips that will help you plan, pack, budget and enjoy your trip across the 48 continental states.-
I-95 Road Trip
-
I-95 runs right down the east coast of the United States, hitting major cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Miami, as well as some of the best sites the country has to offer! A trip from Boston to Miami is approximately 1500...
-
What to Bring on a Road Trip
-
There are the necessities for road trips, and there are the items that will improve the quality of your road trip. Both can be equally important to have a good time on your trip...from technological help like navigation systems to old, trusty road at...
-
Planning a US Road Trip: The Southern Route
-
If you love warmth and sunshine, this is the perfect US road trip for you where you'll get to see 8 different states. Some of the most unique areas of the country are all easily accessible from I-10, a highway that begins in Los Angeles and ends...
-
How to Plan a US Road Trip
-
There's nothing like taking a road trip across the USA. Going by car gives you a greater appreciation for the vastness and wide array of parks, forests, cities, museums, beaches and cultures the United States has to offer. By taking a cross country r...
-
Northern U.S. Road Trip
-
When planning a road trip in the United States, there are two popular options: the northern route and the southern route . We'll be analyzing the northern route here, covering the states from Maine to Washington state. If a road trip is in your futur...
Take a Road Trip!
How did these road trip lenses come about?

Road trip lens after road trip lens...just how did I amass this knowledge in road trips?
Once you've been bitten by the travel bug, you'll always have the desire to travel at every opportunity. It was a dream of mine to drive across the country, and in 2002, my girlfriend and I (now my wife) decided to fulfill that dream. We didn't have much time, only 3 1/2 weeks off at the most before we had to be back at work. Before we changed our mind, we decided to go for it. We planned our entire trip, researched the best room rates, and mapped out how long it would take to travel from place to place.
We Started by Heading South...
The trip started in Massachusetts, heading south to Maryland. Our real first destination was Virginia Beach, then Myrtle Beach. From there, we headed to New Orleans (it was pre-Katrina), then we decided to skip Texas as best we could. A long, boring drive through the entire state of Lousiana and through the majority of Texas, we stayed one night exhausted and decided to keep moving the next for a 17 hour drive. That day was one to remember...17 hours of driving and two time zone changes! We arrived in Palm Springs, California late that night, one of our favorite places to visit.
Finally, in California
We zig-zagged across the state from San Diego to L.A., Santa Barbara to Big Sur, and finally to San Francisco, our northernmost destination on the west coast due to time constraints. Next was the beauty of Yosemite National Park and back down inland California towards the Grand Canyon.
The National Parks
The next few days we crammed in Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, Sedona (a day trip from the Grand Canyon), and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Heading back north
Before we knew it, the trip had nearly come to an end. We had to head back to the east coast, crossing Nebraska, Iowa, and stopping in Chicago for the day. Our last major stop was Niagara Falls. Everyone recommended we see the Canadian side of the Falls, so we travelled through Detroit and north of Lake Erie/Ontario to arrive on the Canadian/U.S. border near Buffalo. One last stop in Albany, NY, and we had to head home to Boston.
All in all, it was an unforgettable trip. So much so that we decided to do it again in 2005 when we were married as our honeymoon vacation, this time taking 6 long weeks to scour the country!

Me reading a road map on our biggest road trip in 2005.
Planning a Road Trip?
Just about everything you can think of. Places. What to bring. What to see. What not to bring. How to pack. The best routes. The best national parks. Money saving tips. Fuel saving tips. Where to stay. Where not to stay. Before you leave for the open road, check out my lenses for some of these tips!

Planning a U.S. Road Trip: The Southern Route, #1 in Travel in April, 2009!
The Latest Posts from my Squidoo Travel Blog, ExSquidition
Featuring other lensmasters excellent travel themed lenses
This is my blog featuring great travel lenses on Squidoo. If you have an excellent travel lens that you think should be featured, tell me about it!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byRoad Trip Information
Prepare for your road trip and see what's out there!
-
Budgeting for a Road Trip
-
Gas prices have fallen and there's never been a better time to take a road trip! There are many different ways that you can save enough cash to offset the cost of fuel that aren't too hard and won't put a damper on your road trip. Saving isn't hard -...
-
Road Trip & Long Vacation Preparation
-
Nothing can ruin a vacation than having something happen to your home, finances, or pets while you are away. The best way to prevent this situation is with careful planning. A checklist of things that you must do before you leave is a great idea. At...
-
California Road Trip
-
California has some of the most famous, scenic and fun places to visit in the USA. The proximity of the destinations in California make sense for a road trip getaway across the state...but don't let the number of destinations fool you! It's still the...
-
Planning your US Road Trip
-
Road trips are the one of the best ways to see the United States. They're a lot of fun, and if you know where to go, what to see, and what to bring, it will be much more enjoyable! You can get a good preview of what you can expect to see in the Unite...
More Road Trip Themed Lenses:
-
New England Road Trip
-
Six states, 71,991 square miles, and over 14 million people make up the northeast region of the United States known as New England. All of the states are relatively close together, making them the perfect road trip destination. Connecticut, Rhode Isl...
-
Utah Road Trip
-
Utah is one of the best states to plan a road trip, and in fact, it's the best way to see the state. There's only one major airport and city within the state, Salt Lake City, and the rest of the destinations are very spread out. A Utah road trip will...
-
Grand Circle Road Trip
-
The area of the United States that includes northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, southern Utah, and southwest Colorado is often known as the "Grand Circle" of the southwest. The Four Corners region of these states provide a concentration of some o...
So...You're From New Zealand?

It may come as a surprise, but no, I'm not from New Zealand...which you maybe a few hints were given as I've written lens after lens of U.S. road trip themed lenses. The origin of the name "Kiwisoutback" came from my eBay store that I had (my wife and I ran it together). We were looking for a mascot for the store, and decided the kiwi was as good as any. It was an animal you never heard much about in the U.S., and we thought it would be the perfect image to brand our store. Looking back, it doesn't seem the right fit.. a clothing and accessory ebay store with a kiwi, from a U.S. based store..how does it relate? Still, people liked and trusted "the kiwi."
Later on, I got to put the kiwisoutback name to good use on CafePress. I decided that's where I'd give the kiwi it's fair shake. I had already created plenty of variations of the logo, so I had those on hand. A New Zealand and kiwi themed store seemed appropriate. I had already opened the "kiwisoutback" Squidoo account to promote my eBay store, so it came natural to promote my CafePress items there, too.
200 lenses later, the name has stuck!
Pick your Favorite!
I'm a Squidoo Angel!
I'm happy to be a Squid Angel!-
Squid Angel Blessings from Kiwisoutback
-
Squidoo Angels have a huge responsibility on their shoulders, and that is to keep Squidoo clean. Not only can Angels bless a lens that's a remarkable piece of work, but they can ding a bad lens that doesn't deserve to be seen. You don't need to be a...
Giant 100 Club Member
January, 2009
I was lucky enough to become one of the Giant Squid 100 club members in January of 2009. Are you a Giant Squid and have 100 great lenses of your own? Find out how to become one yourself on this lens. First, you must become a Giant Squid before a Top 100 Giant Squid. Stop by the Giant Squid Community Showcase to see who has been featured there recently, and what tips you can learn from other lensmasters!
Giant Squid Mentor
For aspiring Giant Squids!
If you have 50 or more awesome lenses that you're really proud of, you might be eligible to become a Giant Squid. I'm here to help you through the process if you need any advice!
-
Giant Squid Mentor Kiwisoutback
-
The Giant Squid Program is a prestigous honor and a completely attainable goal. With 50 lenses published under your belt, you'll be much better at crafting amazing lenses, selling products, promoting your website, and raising money for charity. Many...
Bird Lenses
From Piping Plovers to the American Kestrel (and of course the kiwi), I have a number of bird lenses. Check them out!-
Piping Plovers
-
These small and dwindling shorebirds have been the brunt of some controversial beach closings and laws. However, the Piping Plover still remains endangered, and thanks to these laws, has made a little bit of a comeback. Piping Plover Picture by Len...
-
Shy, Nocturnal, Cool, and...Endangered? All about the Kiwi
-
It's more than the symbol of New Zealand, it's the smallest ratite known! What's a ratite? It's a group of flightless birds that are for the most part extinct. The five species of kiwis known are Great Spotted Kiwi (or Roroa), Little Spotted Kiwi, Ok...
-
American Goldfinch
-
Does this bird look familiar? It should! The American Goldfinch is one of the most plentiful birds in the USA and Canada. If you have a bird feeder in your yard, you're very likely to see these birds. They are very fond of sunflower seeds and thistle...
-
The Perfect Aerial Predator for the Arctic: Snowy Owls
-
Snowy Owls...they're elusive, secretive, and a silent predator. Only a handful of animals can exist in the frigid, bleak Arctic region. The Snowy Owl has adapted to this open, perilous environment perfectly. Though the Snowy Owl is globally known, n...
-
American Kestrel
-
Size isn't everything! The American Kestrel may be the smallest falcon in North America, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in color and beauty! This falcon has a huge range, spanning all the way down to the coast of Chile near Antartica to th...
Business Lenses
-
How to Take a Break!
-
It seems cliched, but everyone in the world is always in a rush. Does the rushing really get people anywhere, or are they just treading water? Sometimes, you just need to take a break. That break make be much more important and should come more ofte...
-
44 Things to Sell on CafePress
-
Think you can't make money on CafePress because you can't think of anything to sell? People can and do sell anything and everything on CafePress from the simple to the elaborate. Here are some great ideas for what to sell next in your shop!
-
The Best and Most Effective Way to Promote your Business...FREE Advertising!
-
We've all grown up with advertising. TV, radio, billboards, pop ups, banners...it's everywhere, and you can't escape it. Now stop and think for a second...how many times have you clicked on an advertisement online, or heard a commercial on the radio...
-
How to Survive the Recession
-
This recession, even as Barack Obama has stated, is going to be long and deep. Many say that the economy will slowly and gradually start to pick up the end of 2009, but who knows? The truth is, no one knows. That's why it's so important to learn how...
-
Create an About Us Page for your Business
-
An "about," "about us," "about me," "company information," or "about the company" page can be a valuable asset to a website, and is one of the most important web pages of your site. Often times an about us page will be one of the first results when s...
-
Increase your Squidoo Earnings with Affiliate Marketing
-
Squidoo is a great place to earn a little extra cash, but are you realizing your full potential? You can further monetize your Squidoo lens, blog, or website by adding some affiliate marketing links! Hand-pick products and make recommendations, prov...
Just About Squidoo...
-
The Best Lenses on Squidoo that Never Made It
-
You've put in the time, you have the knowledge, there's pictures, there's videos, there's fun stuff that you're selling, it's easy to read, it's helpful, and it's keywords are all in check. You've poured your heart into this lens. You're lens is publ...
-
48 Ways to Use the Poll Module
-
People love interaction, especially here on Squidoo. Readers want to respond to what they're feeling with their own thoughts, and the poll module can be a great way for them to communicate with just the click of a mouse. Make interaction simple for t...
Recycling & Conservation
-
Energy Conservation and Home Heating Tips
-
It's easy to make small changes to your lifestyle that can impact your heating bill and energy consumption. It's much easier thank you think! Don't watch your money fly out the window, put it where it belongs...in your pocket! Follow this easy list o...
Animal Lenses
Animals are always interesting to write about. Squidoo provides an easy way to talk about them, as well as display photos, links and interaction, a truly unique combination.
-
Key Deer
-
The Florida Key Deer in one word is tiny. It's the size of a medium-sized dog, confined to a small area of the Florida Keys, and numbers in only about 700-800. These numbers make it an endangered species. A subspecies of Virginia White Tailed Deer, i...
-
Red Tailed Hawks
-
You've seen this bird before, whether you've realized it or not! If you live in North America, there's not much of a chance that you haven't seen one of these birds hovering over the highways and backroads at some point. The Red Tailed Hawk is the mo...
-
The Black Rhinoceros: Bigger than a Truck?
-
The Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) may not look black, and that's because it isn't. It's gray, and hard to differentiate between them and other species of rhinos. Adults weigh a ton...literally. Breaking the scales at a whopping 1760 pounds mini...
-
Loggerhead Turtles Love Florida!
-
The Loggerhead Turtle, the most common sea turtle in the United States, can be seen anywhere ranging from Newfoundland to Argentina. Most Loggerheaded Turtle nesting areas in the U.S. are located right in Florida, an estimated 90% or so to be exact....
-
It's Bison, not Buffalo!
-
Nothing is more symbolic of America more than the American Bison (well, maybe the bald eagle, too). These large, intimidating creatures were once on the verge of extinction until they were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and on Elk Island...
-
Southern Cassowary
-
A strange looking bird, isn't it? This bird is the flightless Southern Cassowary, or Casuarius casuarius, which belongs to the ratite family just like the Kiwi, Emu, and extinct Moa. It is native to Australia, Indonesia, and New Guinea, and is curren...
-
Nine Banded Armadillos, Alive and Well
-
The Nine Banded Armadillo is the most common armadillo, and the one that you first think of when you hear the term "armadillo." This specific species has done quite well and has expanded its territory greatly over the past century. Originating in Sou...
-
Owls Species of North America
-
There are a huge variety of North American owl species that are around us all and can likely be found right in your own backyard. After all, there are over 200 owl species in the world! With diets ranging from insects and small rodents all the way up...
Born and raised in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is my home, with California being my home away from home, since I vacation there so much. One place I visit a often is Palm Springs.
Landscape and Seascape Oil Painter
Scenery of Cape Cod and New England
Lenses Featuring my Artwork
Oil Home portraits, seascapes, landscapes
-
Race Point, Cape Cod Oil Painting by William Nihill
-
Race Point lies at the very tip of Cape Cod, part of Provincetown, MA. This painting portrays the end of a late summer's day, when the fall and summer started to blend together and create this sunset over Cape Cod.
-
New England Seascapes Oil Paintings
-
William has been involved in art his entire life. His adult artwork has ranged from seascapes and landscapes, particularly New England scenes, to portraits of homes and murals. William is a member of the Duxbury Art Association, often contributing t...
-
Newport: Gooseberry Cove Oil Painting by William Nihill
-
This cove seascape on the rocky shore of Rhode Island captures the intense luminosity of the early afternoon light during midsummer in Newport, Rhode Island. The quiet cove looks outward towards the open Atlantic and to the source of the light. Print...
-
Sankaty Head Sunset, Nantucket Lighthouse Oil Painting
-
Sankaty Head is in an area of Nantucket on the east end of the island known as Siasconset. High atop this huge bluff lies Sankaty Head Lighthouse, a 150 year old light station. "Sankaty Head Sunrise" reflects how the famous Nantucket lighthouse looks...
-
Oil Painting Home Portraits by William Nihill
-
A home portrait is an excellent way to preserve the memories of your home, and makes the perfect heirloom piece. Home portraits provide a focal point for your room and captures the finer points of your home in a way photographs just can't...
Lenses on Search Engine Optimization & Web Surfing
Everyone could use a little SEO for their lens or site. Here are some tips to get you started...-
Web Directories
-
A web directory is an excellent place to add your URL and gain a quick backlink. Not to be confused with search engines, web directories are compilations of websites categorized by topic. Not only do some offer a backlink, but traffic from directorie...
-
The Google Toolbar
-
The Google Toolbar is a great way to surf the web, keep track of your own web pages, and make your overall online experiences quicker, easier, and more effective. Here you'll find links to download the Google Toolbar, some of it's features, a run-th...
-
Where to get Backlinks to your Site
-
Well, no one...except search engines! If you want to people to read your page on the web, you need to have plenty of incoming links pointing right at your site. Search engines value the quantity, quality, and relevance of these links. The trouble wit...
-
Targeted Web Traffic
-
It doesn't matter if you get a gazillion visitors to your website, if they aren't buying, or getting them to do what you want them to do, what's the point? So what should you be doing? Try to get targeted web traffic. This means, in short, that you a...
-
How to Submit your URL to Search Engines, Google
-
"How can you index your website in the search engines?" This is an often asked question for any website owners, Squidoo users, Bloggers, and eBay sellers. There are several top search engines to think about, the obvious being Google and Yahoo. Index...
Are you using my free photos on your lenses?
Why not, they're free! Just link back to the lens and you can use them anywhere you'd like (except to resell). Have fun!
Royalty Free Photo Lenses
These photos are totally free to use, just link back to the lens! There will be more royalty free photo lenses coming down the line.-
Washington DC Photos
-
Washington DC isn't your typical city. Not only is it the capitol of the United States, but it's one of the most architecturally unique. There's no other city in the country laid out quite like Washington--from the low lying National Mall area to the...
-
Royalty Free Bird Photos
-
Birds are a beautiful thing. In a hectic world, they provide enjoyment all year round at the small price of adding a little seed to our feeders. These photos, which were mostly taken at our own birdfeeder, are completely free for you to use on your b...
-
Royalty Free Photographs
-
Use these royalty free photographs anywhere on your Squidoo lenses, blogs, MySpace, Twitter, desktop, anywhere! These are completely free to use. What's the catch? Link back to this page, that's it! Please copy and paste these images and upload the...
-
Free Images to Use on Your Website
-
Everyone loves a good photograph. They break up text, they add excitement to a blog, online profile, Squidoo lens, or other web content. Unforutnately, they can sometimes be quite pricey if you don't have the photograph on hand. The images offered he...
-
Royalty Free Landscape and Seascape Photos
-
All of the pictures in this lens are completely royalty free! The only condition is that you link back to us if you use our images and please, no reselling of the images. All of the images here are of high quality and resolution, perfect for your web...
eBay: Whether you're Selling your Old Camera or Want to Start a Business...
eBay is an great place to start a business, if you're willing to work. I've sold over 3,000 items there and know the ins and outs of selling most anything there. Learn from what I've learned already by reading these eBay tutorials!
eBay Lenses
Sell on eBay? You've come to the right spot. We've sold on eBay for years and know it quite well. In these lenses you'll find some of our best tips for starting an eBay business, or tips on how to make it better.-
Marketing Your Ebay Store with Squidoo
-
First off, what is Squidoo? Squidoo is a website that allows you to make free, customized pages on any topic, like your Ebay store. If you can make a keyword optimized Squidoo lens linking to your Ebay store, you can increase your sales and traffic....
-
How to Use Google Base
-
So you'd like to kick your sales up a notch but don't know how? After you've already optimized your eBay listings by completing the checklist below, you're ready to move on to download the Google Store Connector. If you don't have an eBay Store, Yah...
-
How to Open an Ebay Store
-
Setting up an eBay Store is very easy, and can be profitable for you in a short amount of time. Ebay makes it easy for you to start an online business, complete with your own storefront, checkout system, and built in promotion that will start making...
-
Make More Money With Your Ebay Auctions
-
It's easy to learn how to make money online with eBay! Whether you're a big time eBay store seller or only an occasional seller, the same tips still apply to see a great final bid price on your eBay auctions. EBay is a huge marketplace, where the be...
-
Where to Find Inventory for eBay
-
Finding a source for your inventory on eBay is the toughtest part of selling, hands-down. Customer service, shipping, creating a listing, even HTML are all CAKE next to the difficult task of sourcing. Naturally, other eBay sellers are not willing to...
-
How to Package and Ship Fragile Items
-
It's your customers first physical experience with your product and it is detrimental to your business reputation. Leave a lasting impression by using these invaluable packaging tips! Not to mention, you'll be saving yourself some serious headaches!...
-
How to Avoid Getting Scammed on eBay
-
Finding a reputable seller, at first, can seem tedious. The quickest, easiest and most effective way to for buyers to find a trustworthy eBay seller is, quite simply, to read their feedback! It's tried and true. There is an easy-to-learn science to a...
-
eBay Tips and Secrets: Sell More!
-
Buyers that visit eBay want a deal. They also want to be able to trust the seller they are dealing with. But first, they need to find you! There are many tactics that will help eBay users find your eBay store. Many eBay users arrive through search en...
-
How to Create a Forum Signature for Discussion Boards
-
Ever wondered how all of those people have the picture underneath every post they make in a forum? It's easy! First of all, you have to choose a signature that works for you. More eBay Seller Help Lenses:
-
Ebay Sellers Info
-
eBay is a huge marketplace with millions of visitors coming to the site to buy and sell every day. With all of this traffic, it's easy to have your auctions disappear into a sea of other auctions. It's also easy to miss a great deal with so m...
-
eBay Anocronyms and Abbreviations Guide
-
What are all those letters in the title of this item? What's NWT? NIB? Huh? Well, there are only so many letters eBay lets you use in the title of each listings, so things have been abbreviated to save room for more important search words. Whether yo...
-
eBay HTML
-
HTML...it's an intimidating acronym. It stands for hyper text markup language, and you don't exactly need to know how to write HTML code to use it. There are simple things you can do to make your eBay listings cost less, look more professional, gener...
-
eBay vs. Amazon
-
eBay vs. Amazon Both companies are huge. Both companies have their specialties and finer points. While eBay might be a great place to pick up a deal, Amazon might be just the right place to get a no-hassle item quick. Don't forget about the sellers!...
-
How to Set Up a PayPal Account
-
PayPal is a checkout feature that allows you to pay for items you have won on eBay or elsewhere online using your own bank account, credit card, or debit card. PayPal conceals the numbers of your accounts so the merchants or other users cannot access...
-
How to Find Bargains and Deals on eBay Items
-
The time has never been better to find a great deal on eBay. Whatever you're looking to purchase, eBay will most likely be the cheapest of all places to purchase an item. How is this possible? Serious eBay sellers number in the millions, and each hav...
Endangered Species
This lens is one of our favorites.-
All About Endangered Species
-
Endangered species are threatened by a number of forces. Why do they become endangered? Predators, loss of habitat and changing environment have all contributed to a decline in many species. It is important for species at risk to gain attention befor...
Thanksgiving Themed Lenses
-
Thanksgiving Shirts
-
Thanksgiving...is it really the ultimate holiday? Think about it. You eat, spend time with family, relax (unless you're cooking), and there's no pressure to exchange gifts. Show everyone how much you love Thanksgiving with cool Thanksgiving s...
-
Gourmet Premade Thanksgiving Desserts
-
Enjoy more of this relaxing day with family by getting one of the unique, decadent desserts featured here this Thanksgiving like Apple Pie, or try something more unique like Bourbon Pecan Pie or Carrot Spice Cheesecake. Don't forget, there's always m...
-
Thanksgiving Cards
-
Whether you're looking for one greeting card or a pack of twenty, you can find unique Thanksgiving cards at The Holiday Store! Funny cards to classic Thanksgiving holiday cards can all be found here. To view more cards in our store, click through...
Food!
These are recipes I've tested out and made personally. Go ahead, give them a try! They're good, honest, I wouldn't lie to you.
-
Homemade Cranberry Chutney Recipe
-
Cranberry Chutney is a great recipe for Thanksgiving that will quickly replace the traditional canned cranberry sauce. With fresh ingredients like real cranberries, raisins and apples, along with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, th...
-
Herbed Apple & Pear Stuffing
-
This recipe is the perfect update on everyone's 2nd favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner, the stuffing! Spiced apple and fresh pear will give this dish a flavorful punch that will carry on through the turkey as well!
-
The Best Fall Harvest Produce
-
You've heard of "Fall Harvest," but what veggies and fruits are included in this bunch of newly picked produce? There are plenty to choose from, and you can find them everywhere from your farmer's market in the city, the supermarket, or your local ro...
-
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
-
There are several different stories floating around as to how the first chocolate chip cookie was created. One thing that can be agreed on is the huge popularity of chocolate chip cookies--it's America's favorite! Included here you'll find recipes fo...
-
Best French Toast Breakfast Recipes
-
French toast is a classic breakfast favorite amongst people all over the world. In Spain, they call them torrijas. The UK has many names for the bread, from "eggy bread" to "french fried bread," or "gypsy toast." No matter where you have french toast...
More Mouth Watering Recipes!
-
Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese
-
Baked Macaroni and Cheese contains several different types of cheeses, milk, and some light spices. Often times it calls for breadcrumbs as this recipe does. It's easy to make a batch or two of this for a family get together or cookout. Beware: this...
-
Best Mexican Chicken Fajitas Recipe
-
Chicken Fajitas are an easy to make Tex-Mex recipe dish (what most people just call Mexican in the United States) that usually features steak, but in this variation, features chicken, along with fresh bell peppers and onions. Served sizzling hot, thi...
Wake Up! Coffee Lenses
If I didn't have caffeine, I would never have been able to create 170+ lenses. Praise be to coffee.
-
Caribou Coffee
-
Caribou Coffee is a relative newcomer to the coffee chain scene, at least in comparison to coffee giants Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. What Caribou Coffee lacks in size it makes up for in taste-- the coffee is incredible, and if you can make it to a...
-
Starbucks Coffee Drink Recipes
-
Ahhh, Starbucks. There's no big chain coffee store that makes a better espresso...actually, they're better than many small cafes! The quality of the espresso and coffee are excellent, especially considering the large size of the company. The only dra...
The Top Five Lenses by Kiwisoutback According to Lensrank Right Now...
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDid you know...
that kiwis mate for life? It's true!
Where else can you find Kiwisoutback?
- www.kiwisoutback.com
- Be sure to check out the cool kiwi swag here!
- Kiwi on Digg
- My Digg profile.
- Kiwi on Twitter
- My Twitter profile.
- Kiwi on HubPages
- Gasp! The competition!
- Kiwisoutback on Zazzle
- Kiwi and New Zealand themed merchandise on Zazzle!
Just for the Newbies...
-
How to Safely Shop and Make an Online Purchase
-
If you haven't shopped online before, it's very simple. The convenience of online shopping combined with the rock bottom deals you can find on the internet make it worth it to learn how. If you're a novice, don't worry--this tutorial is built just fo...
-
How to Set up an eBay Account
-
eBay. It's a fun, eclectic place to find a great deal on items you already buy, gifts for others, earn a part-time income, full-time pay, or start a big business online! Ebay also has outstanding learning services in place that offer tutorials, quest...
Hey Monkeybrain!
-
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday
-
Did you know Black Friday isn't the busiest shopping day of the year? It's true! The busiest shopping days often fall on the 2 weekends before Christmas. There is actually a sharp decrease in sales after Black Friday, then an increase again as Christ...
-
Drilling in Alaska: Drill Baby Drill or Huge Mistake?
-
Alaska Drilling Drilling in Alaska has been a major issue for the 2008 Presidential election, and a huge major hurdle for environmentalists. With the recent passing of a bill to allow offshore drilling in Alaska, some it will alleviate our dependence...
Squidcasts from Kiwisoutback
The latest Squidcasts I've created, see what's new!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byI Love to Travel!
I'm an avid traveler, so I can give you some great advice on what to see in the U.S.A. I've been to almost every state in the country.
Travel Lenses
-
Monument Valley
-
Monument Valley is a very remote section of the Southwestern United States on the Arizona/Utah border, close to the Four Corners region. From looking at the pictures, it does not look like a traditional valley at all, and it isn't. Huge, ancient, tow...
-
Yellowstone National Park
-
First established as a National Park in 1872, Yellowstone remains America's best-known National Park for its geothermal features, array of wildlife and stunning scenery. It covers three states--Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana--however, most of the park l...
-
Yosemite National Park
-
The Crown Jewel of the Sierra Nevada There are over 3.5 million visitors yearly that come to take in the awe-inspiring panorama of Yosemite National Park. The California National Park of the High Sierras is one of the best places to camp, kayak, sig...
-
The Best Fall Foliage Spots in the United States
-
Fall foliage, contrary to what everyone may tell you, is not just a New England thing. For most of the country there are great places to see leaf color change not too far away. While New England has been most famous for its foliage, other parts of th...
-
Death Valley National Park
-
For over a hundred years, visitors have been flocking to the strange, secluded desert of fascinating Death Valley. Sharing sections of California and Nevada, this massive National Park is the largest in the lower 48 states by far, covering 3.4 millio...
More Travel Lenses...
-
The Best Places to See in Boston, MA
-
Founded in 1630, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England, at a population of 590,000. It's a city full of sports like the Sox, Bruins and Celtics, history (remember the Boston Tea Party?), unique buildings like the...
-
New Zealand Photos
-
The beautiful country of New Zealand is an isolated group of islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. Located south of Fiji and east of Australia, New Zealand is comprised of two large islands, the North and South Island, along with many smaller island...
-
Palm Springs, California
-
The Coachella Valley of California is in a incredible place to plan a relaxing, warm getaway to a reliably sunny area of the west coast. It rains here only a handful of days of the year! While it may not be directly on the beach, Palm Springs and al...
-
Las Vegas Hotels
-
Spend Some Time in Paradise! No really! If you're headed to Las Vegas, you're technically headed to Paradise. Tell your friends. The majority of the Las Vegas strip is in an unincorporated town called "Paradise," which is right beside the city of La...
-
Monument Sightseeing in Washington DC
-
Washington DC is one of the most interesting and different US cities. Unlike traditional skyscraping US cities, DC has a sprawling, horizontal old-world feel, complete with beautifully organized monuments, parks and museums that have been perfectly p...
A Lensography of All of my Travel Lenses:
-
Travel Destinations in the USA
-
Hundreds of National Parks, spanning coast to coast, world class cities, and charismatic small towns in between rural farmlands. It's what makes the United States such a unique world travel destination, begging to be explored. From the coastal inlets...
Featuring Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley:
Lenses featuring California's desert communities
-
What to Do, See and Where to Stay in Indian Wells, California
-
The beautiful desert community of Indian Wells is in the Southern California region of the Coachella Valley. It's one of the wealthiest areas of America, with the average resident's income near $100,000 annually. It's also a fun place to get away fro...
-
Palm Desert, California 92211
-
Located in Riverside County in Southern California, the town of Palm Desert is one of the best places to stay in the Coachella Valley. Read on to find a recommended list of places to stay, things to do, and where to go in this incredible desert commu...
-
La Quinta, California
-
La Quinta, California is hailed as one of the greatest golf destinations in the United States, and has incredible mountain scenery all around. The desert floor is teeming with beautifully landscaped greens and palm trees, and lies near the resort tow...
-
Where to Stay in Rancho Mirage, CA
-
Rancho Mirage is located in the beautiful desert of the Coachella Valley, east of Los Angeles and west of the Arizona border. Primarily located along Highway 111, Rancho Mirage is home to some of the best restaurants, hotels, and shopping in the dese...
-
Idyllwild, California
-
Idyllwild, California is a small mountain town near the Palm Springs and Hemet area of Southern California. Idyllwild is huge hiking, camping, fishing, and sightseeing retreat, with unique art galleries, small shops, locally owned eateries, and best...
More California Towns Near Palm Springs
-
Cathedral City, CA
-
Cathedral City, California is located directly next to Palm Springs, CA in Coachella Valley on Highway 111. Home to some of the most popular golf destinations and resorts in the country, Cathedral City is a big home to snowbirds wintering in the town...
National Parks
-
Tour the Wilderness of Denali National Park, Alaska
-
Over 9,000 square miles of pristine wilderness in the middle of Alaska have been left relatively untouched and free to explore in Denali National Park. The remoteness of the region, along with the challenging terrain, make it virtually free of any in...
-
A Guide to USA's National Parks
-
What brings the 270 million visitors to National Parks in United States every year, is it the beautiful scenic lookouts, the chance to spot unique wildlife, clean, fresh air, or just the opportunity to get away from it all? Ask anyone and they'll...
-
Grand Teton National Park
-
Of all the places I have personally visited, Grand Teton National Park was the most dramatic and beautiful place -- next to Yellowstone, which is only a few miles away in Wyoming. Weather can change in an instant, from hot to cold in a matter of minu...
Products I Like
Items that I've reviewed and recommend
-
Flip Mino Digital Camcorders
-
Express yourself and let your personality shine through with one of the new Flip Mino Digital Camcorders! The Flip Mino video camcorders are an innovation in usability. With its lightweight, small design that can be carried anywhere, you'll be able t...
-
Lucky Brand T-Shirts
-
Lucky Brand T-Shirts offer vintage, timeless, and classic looks for men, women and kids. Lucky is known for their durability and comfort, and topped off by the unique vintage inspired designs. Available in a number of unique, trendy styles, you can f...
-
The Best Wooden Adirondack Chairs
-
Adirondack Chairs make the perfect final touch for your backyard haven, offering unmatched comfort, easy low-maintenance upkeep, and of course, they look unlike any other piece of lawn furniture. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your backyard surroundings!...
-
Pleo the Toy Robot Dinosaur
-
Pleo is a new, autonomous toy that interacts with users and its environment. Pleo is an innovation in toys, offering a new experience unlike any other toy. It is a baby Camarasaurus, which arrived in the Jurassic Period 150 million years ago...but no...
-
T-Shirts from NBC's The Office
-
The Office is an emmy award winning sitcom, one of the most popular on television today. With hysterical characters like Dwight Schrute, Michael Scott, the big supporting cast of always entertaining office workers like Creed, Kelly, Angela, Andy and...
Lenses by TheGreenerMe
Go green with these helpful tips!
Why am I linking to TheGreenerMe? That's my wife! TheGreenerMe signed up on Squidoo and is now a Giant Squid! Stop by and say hello!Some of TheGreenerMe's Top Lenses...
-
Unique Eco Chic, Environmentally Friendly Products From Chartreuse
-
Who is Chartreuse? Chartreuse is an eco friendly company offering a wide array of green products that to help you out on your path to going green. Find eco chic reusable shopping bags, biodegradable trash bags, all natural household cleaners, and org...
-
20 Ways to Conserve Water
-
The water on this planet is a finite source that we all need to conserve. Sure, most of the earth's surface is made of water, but only a small percentage is suitable for human consumption. Most of the United States will face some sort of water shorta...
-
Eco Friendly Travel Tips
-
In the quest for a greener lifestyle, the world's "on the go" attitude often puts the brakes on more eco friendly options, making waste filled convenience the go-to method for travel. From easy to carry individually wrapped snacks to free hotel soaps...
-
Real Christmas Trees vs Fake Christmas Trees
-
Real Christmas Trees vs Fake Christmas Trees Real Christmas trees have had a bad wrap for quite some time...but what goes around come around, and real Christmas trees are making a comeback! This doesn't mean you should toss away your old artificial t...
-
50 Things you can Reuse
-
Recycling is very important, but even better is reusing. Recycling actually uses energy and transport time and fuel to get the items to where they need to go. If you can reuse an item yourself, that's more energy, time and fuel saved, as well as...
Switch to Reusable Bags!
A joint venture into going green!
EcoGreenBags is a joint venture TheGreenerMe and Kiwisoutback are involved in to promote the use of reusable bags.EcoGreenBags:
-
How to Properly Dispose of Paint
-
The correct way of how to dispose of household paint hasn't been widely advertised. Household paint can cause huge hazards. If simply left inside of a garbage dumpster or truck, there is a huge chance that the paint can leak onto the trash and eventu...
-
Go Green with Trendy, Earth Friendly Reusable Bags
-
Hi! We're EcoGreenBags, and we're here to provide you with some fresh, cool green slogans and artwork on your reusable canvas shopping totes! It's important to reduce plastic bag use and start conserving our resources. Plastic bags have a number of n...
The Latest Green Living Tips from our Blog:
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byKiwisoutback Store Lenses
Kiwi t-shirts, New Zealand themed apparel and merchandise

-
Cool Irish Designs, More than Just St. Patrick's Day!
-
Every March 17, the Irish and Irish-for-a-day come out in droves to celebrate everything green. This means plenty of leprechauns, clovers, parties, Irish food, parades and fun. Now the question is: What are you going to wear? By the way, you can als...
-
Gifts for Kiwis | Kiwi T-Shirts | New Zealand Gifts
-
Looking for a unique gifts for someone from New Zealand, or a tourist that's been there and loved it? Kiwi's Outback is here to the rescue! We specialize in gifts for kiwis! Find one of a kind kiwi shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bumper stickers, and othe...
-
Baby Kiwi Clothing
-
One of a kind kiwi clothing for kiwis and kiwi lovers! You'll find cool stuff featuring kiwis, birds, and more...you won't find anything else like it! Your kids will be the best-dressed in the neighborhood. Check out the whole line of kiwi clothing...
-
New Zealand Kiwi T-Shirts
-
Looking for unique, trendy and cool New Zealand kiwi t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, hats, mousepads or mugs? You can find a large selection of New Zealand gifts, kiwi gifts and much more in our store! Here, you can find a sampl...
A Few Items Available from my Stores...
Here I've chosen one item from each of my CafePress stores. Enjoy!
Hubs
I'm also on Hubpages! Here are some of my hubs...
Spaghetti Bell Pepper Marinara
Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
How to Submit your URL to Search Engines
How to Make More Money on eBay
How to Sell your Used Clothing on Ebay
How to Package Ebay Items
How to Increase Traffic to your Ebay Store
How to Increase Store Traffic With Ebay Guides
Finding Cheap Deals on EBay
How to Make Quick French Toast
Italian Themed T-Shirts and Gifts
Gifts for Italians and travelers to Italy
-
Nonno Italian Grandfather Gifts and T-Shirts
-
Show your appreciation for Nonno with one of these cool Italian grandfather themed t-shirts and gifts, like the coffee mugs, mousepads and more that are offered here. Features the flag of Italy, retro style (and classic) designs and more! Whether you...
-
Italian T-Shirts and Gifts
-
Be proud of your Italian heritage! Featured here are a collection of unique Italy t-shirts for men, women, kids and babies, for Noni, for Italian Moms, and more! Whether you're looking for a long sleeve shirt, t-shirt, or even a cooking apron, read o...
-
Italian Kids T-Shirts
-
Let your kids be proud of their Italian heritage with these unique childrens shirts! Featuring a number of style and colors, they're also available in organic and long sleeve shirts, as well as sweatshirts. These are fun styles, cute looks, and class...
Drop a Line Here!
-
Reply
- oztoo oztoo Sep 9, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
- Wow, how do you find the time to do all that. Travelling, writing and all. I will be back many times over to look at your lenses. Great stuff and Thanks.
-
Reply
- partybuzz partybuzz Jun 24, 2009 @ 9:23 am
- Wow, you have so many great lens! Nice lensography, too...I've lensrolled you with mine. There's a lot here I'd like to read!
-
Reply
- WendyKrick WendyKrick Apr 8, 2009 @ 8:33 am
- This is an amazing lensography. Thank your for the blessing on my lens. I'm going to bookmark this so I can spend more time visiting your lenses. 5 stars.
-
Reply
- rockycha rockycha Mar 12, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
- I must say, outstanding lensing overview! High Fives! :)
-
Reply
- a_willow a_willow Dec 12, 2008 @ 12:40 pm
- I'm sooo coming back here! I see I missed some great lenses when I go through your lensography, so expect me checking them in next few days! :)
-
Reply
- naturegirl7 naturegirl7 Oct 24, 2008 @ 8:54 am
- You have a wonderful collection of lenses, too. Thanks for the compliment and the visit. I've lensrolled back to our lensography.
-
Reply
- awelldressedbullet awelldressedbullet Oct 21, 2008 @ 5:34 am
- I always love to see such a wide variety of lens topics, your lensography explains and organizes them so nicely. - Kathy
-
Reply
- chefkeem chefkeem Oct 10, 2008 @ 5:06 pm
- A hearty SquidAngel Blessing for your incredible body of work here on Squidoo! 5*s and fav'd.
-
Reply
- tplus tplus Oct 8, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
- Welcome to the Lensography-ography Group!
-
Reply
- Susan52 Susan52 Aug 14, 2008 @ 1:15 pm
- Wow, what a great collection of lenses and topics! Lensrolling your lensography to mine.
-
Reply
- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:27 am
- love having it all together!
-
Reply
- poddys poddys Jul 10, 2008 @ 6:45 pm
- Very nice lensography, 5***** You have some very interesting lenses.
-
Reply
- KiwiGayle KiwiGayle Jul 6, 2008 @ 9:24 pm
- I only hope I can get to the stage of having a lensography! This is a very smart. I envy your ease at putting a lense together. I have a bias to anything with the word Kiwi in it of course.
-
Reply
- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Jun 13, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
- Great to see your fabulous lenses in one place. Lensrolled to my own lensography.
-
Reply
- spirituality spirituality May 20, 2008 @ 5:26 am
- This is a lot - a lot of work, a lot of interesting lenses. Thanks.
-
Reply
- wildrosetreasure wildrosetreasure Apr 9, 2008 @ 6:53 am
- Great lens.
-
Reply
- beesknees-23 beesknees-23 Apr 8, 2008 @ 9:41 am
- Great idea Kiwi!! Purrs and head butts from the Feline Citizens!!
Great Lensographies on Squidoo...
from some of the top lensmasters!
-
Flowergardener
-
Well, let's see... The Flowergardener is a little old lady who loves God, family, animals, gardening, helping people, fishing, guns, classic cars, crafting, quotes, respect, reading, 'thinking out of the box', manners, intelligence, lots of different...
-
Jaguar Julie -- Lensography of a WAHWW
-
Yes, you may think of Jaguar Julie as a WAHW -- a work at home workaholic and a WAHWW -- a work at home wonder woman! In my lensography, I hope to answer the question of who Jaguar Julie is as inquiring minds want to know! First of all, what is a len...
-
Lensography: thefluffanutta
-
thefluffanutta is a Software Engineer lives in York (England) builds websites as a hobby created a few lenses on Squidoo often posts on the forum on SquidU developed some tools for Lensmasters also some contracting work for Squidoo HQ More places to find th...
-
Kim Giancaterino Lensography
-
Welcome to my Squidoo lensography, a complete collection of my Squidoo lenses. You know you're a Squidoo addict when every time you listen to the news or leaf through a magazine you think... Hmmmm, now that's a great idea for a lens! Every time I com...
-
Lensography of Kathy aka Pretty Bullet
-
Hello! It seems I've been a wee bit busy on Squidoo! This lens is a list of all my Squidoo lenses and lensography's, a way to keep track of all my lenses and to allow folks to view my lenses by category. So, grab a cup of coffee, browse around, I kn...
Have a Lensorgraphy of your Own?
Be Sure to Add it this List!
And don't forget to vote for it, too!
Naturally Native Lensography
We love everything about nature, animals and the o more...2 points
Katinka's Squidoo Answer Deck
I felt it was time to put all my lenses helping le more...1 point
Spirituality's Lensography of lensographies
What can I say to introduce myself. I'm an online more...1 point
Wendy Krick's Lensography
Since this is my first Lensography I guess I shoul more...0 points
-
Lenses by rms
-
Hi. I'm rms and this is a lens about me and my lenses! My real name is Robin and I grew up and spent most of my life on Long Island. (That explains the accent.) I was, up until recently, the contributing editor of both Fresh Cooking From Your Ga...
-
Christene
-
Whatever I feel like adding. Part lensography, part biography and part, well I'm not sure. This is my homepage which connects all of my lenses together. I share with you some of the people, and places, and things that I love. New lenses are added eve...
-
Lewisography
-
Hello. My name is Lewis, and my name is Lewis. And yes, I know I wrote that twice. Anyway. Here are my favourite of my lenses. To see ALL my lenses, click here
-
Glenn Beck
-
FUNNY. FRIGHTENING. TRUE. It happens to all of us: You're minding your own business, when some idiot informs you that guns are evil, the Prius will save the planet, or the rich have to finally start paying their fair share of taxes. Just go away!...
-
The GypsyPirate Lensography
-
Well, here it is - welcome to proof of my addiction. Pull up a comfy chair and grab the beverage of your choice and I'll take you on a little tour of the world I have created (and my opinions on the things in it) here on Squidoo. Thanks f...
-
KAB Lensography
-
Anyone trying to explain who they are will only succeed in describing who they think they are or who they wish they are. Therefore, if you want to know me, look at what I am interested in enough to make a lens about. I do ask that you do not judge me...
-
Chloe's Lensography
-
To be that young again. No thanks, not on your life! Let's move forward about 33 years. Ouch! Wait a minute, let me think about that. Seriously, I want to thank you for visiting my Lensography. Here you will see the work...
-
Who is Susan52?
-
Known on Squidoo as Susan52, I'm a wife and a mom, a baby boomer, a writer and editor, and a busy businessperson who's still trying to figure out what she really wants to be when she grows up. As for the 52, well, let's just say it was a very go...
-
Flowskiography
-
Hi! I'm Brandon "flowski" a professional photographer from Lake Tahoe, CA. Please, make yourself at home, while you check-out a sample of what I've created online so far. Having been a pro photographers for many years, starting Digital Phot...
-
Who The Heck Is bdkz?
-
Who is bdkz? That's a tough question to answer but here's a start! I'm a Giant Squid Organizer, Head RocketMom and a Squid Angel. I have created over 400 lenses, been "Lens of the Day" twice and have had 15 of my lens in the Top 100. I have also sna...
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
-
Cheap St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts
-
You can still find an awesome t-shirt for this St. Patrick's Day without spending a lot of money! Here you'll find Irish themed designs on t-shirts, all bargain priced at $9.99! These are also the perfect t-shirt to celebrate your Irish heritage. Kee...
-
St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts
-
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style with unique Irish t-shirts, sweatshirts and long sleeve shirts for women, men and kids! Find funny and festive designs, on all different styles and colors of clothing. Drinking t-shirts, shamrocks, Irish flags, cl...
Pop Culture and Entertainment
-
Rolling Stones Posters
-
The Rolling Stones have dominated the rock music scene in the '60s and '70s, and progressed forward in the '80s and '90s to break concert gross sales records wordlwide. From all-time favorites like "Satisfaction" and "Gimme Shelter," the Stones have...
-
Terminator Salvation Posters
-
The movie Terminator Salvation, the fourth installment in the Terminator franchise, will be released on May 21, 2009. Starring Christian Bale, Anton Yelchin, and Sam Worthington amongst others, this promises to be one of the biggest movies of the sum...
-
Beatles Posters
-
The Beatles were, and are still, the biggest band in the world. No other band has come close to the popularity, growth, and amazing songwriting than what The Beatles accomplished in less than a decade. Here, you can find Beatles posters featuring eve...
-
Terminator: Salvation
-
It's the beginning of the end that we've been waiting for. Terminator Salvation begins the post apocalyptic world where Skynet rules that's long been discussed and briefly shown in other Terminator movies. Following the nuclear holocaust events of T...



























