About Me

Hello! Freaknoodles is my store on eBay, where I specialize in Nick & Nora pajamas and Winsor Pilates DVDs. I discovered Squidoo through the eBay Stores discussion board and created my first few lenses to promote my store. I quickly moved on to other subjects that interest me, and now I can't stop!

I had the lucky break early on to have my Nick & Nora lens named Lens of the Day. Check it out!

Decorate your Crocs with Jibbitz!

Ever wonder why your Crocs have so many holes? Or maybe you don't have any Crocs, because you think they're too ugly? Perhaps you just wish they weren't so plain... Jibbitz is the answer! Jibbitz are charms for Crocs. They are a one-piece rubber desi...

Nick and Nora: Sock Monkeys, Cherry Pie, and Santa Claws

Flamingos on Ice, Baked Alaska, and Traveling Gnomes... What do these things have in common? They are just a few of the fun and funky patterns found on Nick & Nora sleepwear, socks and slippers, and bedding. From knee-hi socks to plush slipp...

Really Bad Song Lyrics

Some song lyrics touch your heart. Others tell a story or mourn a lost love. Then there are these lyrics... 

Disney Pin Trading

WARNING! Disney pin trading is highly addictive and may be hazardous to your wallet! But it's so much fun! Whether you're thinking of trying it on your next trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland or you just need some tips to support your pin...

Jacoby Ellsbury

Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is tearing it up as the lead-off batter in the Sox lineup. After gaining 15 pounds in the offseason, Ellsbury had his first two-home run game in the majors on April 22.

iPhone Accessories: Cases, Skins, Screen Protectors, and More

Accessories certified for use with the Apple iPhone are still hard to find. Keep reading this page for information and links for iPhone cases, screen protectors, skins, guides, and more.

Jack's Big Music Show

Jack's Big Music Show is a children's television show on Noggin starring puppets Jack, his best friend Mary, and his dog Mel. Each day, the pals hang out in Jack's clubhouse, playing music along with the Schwartzman Quartet, kids' music star Laurie B...

Vegetarian French Onion Soup

I love French onion soup, but it's almost always made with beef broth, and I'm a vegetarian. I have my own French onion soup recipe that is easy, vegetarian, and really yummy. Read on and learn how to make it yourself!

Dustin Pedroia

Dustin Pedroia is the second baseman for the Boston Red Sox. Pedroia was named American League Rookie of the Year for 2007.

The Best Movie Soundtracks

A great movie soundtrack can create drama and suspense, help tell a story, or simply make you want to crank up the speakers. Here is a look at just a few of the best (and a few of the worst) movie soundtracks of all time.

How to Make Great Vegetable Broth

Homemade vegetable broth is easy to make and so much healthier and more flavorful than anything that you can buy in a supermarket. It's versatile, with uses that go far beyond making vegetable soup. Best of all, making homemade vegetable stock is as...

You're So Vain: The Best Lyrics Ever

Carly Simon's lyrics for "You're So Vain" are clever, witty and personal, a mockery of a self-centered former lover whose identity has been a subject of debate for over 30 years.

Animusic Clips, Reviews, & DVDs

If you've never seen an Animusic video, check out one of the clips on this lens. Animusic is original music animated with 3D computer graphics. The music is interesting, but the visuals are mesmerizing. Want to get your toddler to sit still for half...

CHiPs

For six great seasons, California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello ruled the road with humor and heroics. From wacky storylines to awesome car chases, CHiPs was TV entertainment at its best.

Barbie Girls Online Virtual World & the Barbie Girl MP3 Device

Barbie moves in to Web 2.0 with BarbieGirls.com, a new online virtual world from Mattel that combines social networking, music, and fashion in a safe, controlled environment. The site allows girls to customize a virtual character, earn and shop with...

Joovy Caboose Sit & Stand Double Stroller

Double strollers are a necessary evil for many parents with two toddlers. Unless you spend several hundred dollars or more, the most popular options are either too heavy and bulky or too flimsy and quickly outgrown. The Joovy Caboose Stand-On Tandem...

Nick & Nora Pajamas, Slippers, and Sheets

The Freaknoodles store on eBay specializes in Nick & Nora pajamas, socks, slippers, and sheets, all in fun, funky patterns.

The World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Lots of people who have tried these cookies have said that they were the best they'd ever had. These chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy with a little bit of crispiness at the edges and a not-too-sweet flavor. I don't know if they're the best i...

Try Winsor Pilates and "Sculpt your body slim!"

Are you looking to lose weight or get in shape? Consider adding Pilates to your weight-loss and exercise plan. Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, The Pilates Method is a low-impact form of exercise with an emphasis on precise, controlled m...

Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith was a singer, songwriter, and musician. His acoustic guitar and sweet, whispery voice created beautiful songs that often focused on his history of depression, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Although he was best known for the Oscar-nomi...

Jamie Oliver | Jamie At Home Cooking Show and Cookbook

Jamie Oliver's latest TV cooking show and cookbook, both titled Jamie at Home, focus on creative yet simple recipes, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients from his extensive home garden.

Tepper Jackson Pajamas

With bold colors and distinctive patterns, Tepper Jackson pajamas, popular among celebrities and frequently featured on TV and in magazines, are not for the faint of heart. If you love bright colors, retro styles, and comfy PJs, check out these style...

Emergency!

Emergency! was a pioneering TV show that thrilled audiences and had a direct impact on the field of emergency medicine. Each week firefighter/paramedics Roy DeSoto and Johnny Gage raced to the rescue with humor and bravery. Come along for the ride wi...

Orbit Strollers: Orbit Baby Infant & Toddler Stroller Systems

If you've ever struggled with a stroller or car seat and wondered why they all have the same basic clumsy design, the Orbit Stroller System may be exactly what you've been looking for.

Fleurville | Diaper Bags, Totes, and Messenger Bags

Stylish Fleurville bags, including the MotherShip diaper bag and the versatile Sling Tote, are made from high quality materials in cool, funky prints to bring baby bags into the 21st century (finally!).

How to Use the eBay Affiliate Program as an eBay Seller

The eBay Affiliate Program is a great way for eBay sellers to maximize their revenue and get paid a little extra for the work they do bringing buyers to eBay through their listings. If you're an eBay seller, this page and the eBay Seller Affiliate eB...

Disney Dollars

Disney Dollars are the official currency of Walt Disney World. They feature Disney characters and landmarks and can be purchased and spent at most Disney properties just like real cash. Like all things Disney, Disney Dollars are also a popular collec...

Character Jibbitz

From Disney Princesses to SpongeBob SquarePants, kids love to decorate their Crocs with character Jibbitz.

Oreo Cookies

For nearly 100 years, the Oreo has been one of America's most popular cookies. It hasn't changed much since its introduction in 1912, and countless variations and adaptations have joined the classic combination of two chocolate wafers sandwiching a s...

Dylan McKay

Dylan McKay was an alcoholic teenaged surfer on the hit 1990s dramatic series Beverly Hills, 90210.

Tepper Jackson Bags & Totes

The bold, colorful designs of Tepper Jackson have been featured on The Today Show and The View and are a favorite of celebrities. The Tepper Jackson line of bags includes a variety of purses, messenger bags, and totes, all in fun, distinctive pattern...

Jennifer Love Hewitt: The Anti-Fanpage

Jennifer Love Hewitt has two talents, the left one and the right one. Or, as she likes to call them, Thelma and Louise. Ugh. 

Interactive R2-D2 Astromech Droid Electronic Robot Toy

The interactive R2-D2 voice-activated droid has all the spunk of the real thing and just might be the coolest toy ever.

Tepper Jackson Robes

All the great Tepper Jackson pajama patterns are also available in two styles of luxurious robes, a short kimono and a longer version that falls below the knee. Both are 100% cotton sateen with a shawl collar and two pockets. Be sure to check out the...

Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood is an accomplished and versatile Canadian author who has written dozens of books, including novels, poetry and short story collections, children's stories, and nonfiction works on writing and literature. She has also contributed count...

Almost Famous

Almost Famous is a fictionalized account of writer/director Cameron Crowe's own experiences as a teenage rock journalist on the road with The Allman Brothers. With a great cast, interesting characters, and a fantastic soundtrack, Almost Famous is one...

Wheel of Fortune - All-Time Best Game Show

Most people think of hangman as a childhood game that you play with a pencil and paper.  Merv Griffin took that idea, added a giant spinning wheel, an attractive hostess and a ceramic Dalmatian and created the longest running syndicated game sho...

Walt Disney

Walt Disney's work has had such an impact on the world that the mention of his name brings thoughts of animated movies, fantastic theme parks, and a certain superstar mouse, and it is easy to forget that behind the empire was a man with a vision. Thi...

The Partridge Family

The Partridge Family, the fictional band from the 1970s sitcom of the same name, consisted of a widow and her five children who toured the country in a colorful bus.

Gordon Lightfoot: Gord's Gold

Gord's Gold is not just the title of Gordon Lightfoot's greatest hits album. It's a fact. Gord is gold.

Alton Brown

Alton Brown's smart and humorous approach to cooking on his hit Food Network show, Good Eats, makes him one of the most popular and entertaining chefs on television. With lessons on nutrition and science and a dash of silly, his food-related ventures...

Tepper Jackson

Do you love the fun patterns of Nick & Nora pajamas? The funky colors of French Bull tableware? Check out the designs from Tepper Jackson, a collaboration between Linda Tepper of Nick & Nora and Jackie Shapiro of French Bull. The Tepper Jackso...

Funky Shapes & Faces Jibbitz For Crocs

Make your Crocs unique and even more colorful with funky shapes and faces Jibbitz!

Tepper Jackson Travel Bags & Accessories

Tepper Jackson travel accessories include colorful luggage tags, passport wallets, and toiletry bags in all the most popular Tepper Jackson patterns that have shown up in magazines and on television. Be sure to check out the full line of Tepper Jackso...

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches

The average American child eats 1,500 peanut butter sandwiches by the time he graduates from high school. If you gave up your PB&J along with Saturday morning cartoons and your Snoopy lunchbox, rediscover this childhood favorite here, and you jus...

Wireless Amber Alerts

The Wireless Amber Alerts Initiative is a program designed to allow cell phone users to receive Amber Alerts in their area as text messages. The program is free, the text messages are free, and the potential rewards are priceless.

Mitch Hedberg

With his nervous, shy delivery, laidback style, and goofy one-liners, Mitch Hedberg had a loyal cult following but never quite found mainstream success before his untimely death in 2005.

Jon Stewart

Polls show that more people under 25 get their news from The Daily Show than from network evening news, and it's easy to see why. Host Jon Stewart is knowledgeable, charming, and intelligent, and amid the jokes his show provides genuine insight on se...

Hobbies & Jobs Jibbitz

There are lots of Jibbitz for hobbies, recreation, and professions, including medical themes, cheerleading, recreational and team sports, and firefighter and law enforcement symbols.

"Sweep the Leg" by No More Kings

"Sweep the Leg" is a song by No More Kings inspired by the 1984 movie The Karate Kid starring Ralph Macchio.

Pumpkin Cookies

Like a pumpkin whoopie pie, these pumpkin cookies have a soft, cakey texture and a cream cheese frosting filling. They are great for Halloween parties or for a unique and tasty alternative to pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.

iReview my iPhone

OK, who else is sick of all the iWords??? But I do love my iPhone, and everyone that looks at it oohs and aahs and asks lots of questions, so I thought I would share my thoughts on the features (and flaws) for anyone who is still undecided or just iC...

Rose Petal Cottage

The Rose Petal Cottage from Hasbro Playskool is at the top of my daughter's Christmas list this year. With realistic decorating details, the playhouse and matching accessories, including a sink, stove, washer, and nursery, look like hours of fun. The...

Bad Halloween Candy

Here's a look at some of those trick-or-treat items that every kid dreads, along with some advice on what to do if you get stuck with them.

Lensography of a Noodle

I am Freaknoodles! I joined Squidoo in March 2007 and became addicted almost immediately. I have a few dozen lenses now, and this lens features some of my favorites.

The Office Video Showcase

The Emmy Award-winning American sitcom The Office is a mockumentary that records the lives and relationships of the employees of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company's Scranton branch. View scenes from The Office here and vote for your favorites from th...

Roger Clemens is lying.

Trainer Brian McNamee has testified under oath before Congress that he injected Roger Clemens with HGH and steroids. Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens has testified under oath before Congress that he has never used HGH or steroids. Obviously, s...

FREAKNOODLES

The FREAKNOODLES store on eBay specializes in Nick & Nora items, including pajamas, socks, slippers, and sheet sets. Also available at FREAKNOODLES you will find Winsor Pilates DVDs, kid's swim gear, exercise resistance bands, and yoga props. Sho...

Clay Buchholz

Clay Buchholz is a rookie starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. On September 1, 2007, in his second Major League start, he threw a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Thrills

The Thrills are a rock band from Dublin with an upbeat retro sound. The Thrills' 2003 debut album So Much For the City hit number one in their native Ireland, and their third record, Teenager, was released on July 23, 2007.

Nick and Nora Flannel Pajamas

Nick and Nora flannel pajamas are soft and warm and come in cute and fun patterns. This page offers a complete list of all the newest Nick & Nora flannel patterns, including Mistle Toad, Sugar Cookies, and the new Santa's Helper, featuring the al...

The Kooks

The Kooks are a rock band from Brighton, England. Their first CD, Inside In/Inside Out, features the hit songs "Naive" and "She Moves In Her Own Way."

Seasonal & Holiday Jibbitz

Dress up your Crocs for Christmas, Halloween, and more with seasonal and holiday Jibbitz!

R2-D2: The Coolest Droid Ever

R2-D2 is the spunky little astromech droid who repeatedly saves the day in all six Star Wars movies.

Disney Pin Storage: Pin Trading Bags, Books, & Boards

If you're addicted to Disney pin trading like my family is, at some point you'll need to figure out how to store all those pins. This page takes a look at your options for pin trading bags, books, albums, and cork boards.

Animusic Video Showcase

Animusic is mesmerizing computer-generated 3D animation set to music. The music comes to life in the form of ball bearings bouncing off PVC pipes, water droplets plucking at a harp, and robotic instruments gliding along a stage playing themselves. Ch...

Cameron Crowe

With an interesting personal history and a series of great movies (not to mention a full career as a rock journalist), Cameron Crowe is my favorite filmmaker.