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I'm Virginia Allain, a retired librarian. Now I devote myself to writing, photography and designing books to self-publish. Having fun!
My current project is researching and putting together a book about my great-great grandfather. You'll notice I have a lot of Squidoo pages about the Civil War. That's part of that project.
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Pinterest Tips for Squidoo Lensmasters Pinterest Tips for Squidoo Lensmasters
Pinterest and Squidoo make an awesome duo. If you haven't tried Pinterest yet or are a little puzzled about how to use it with Squidoo, here are tips for that....
Updated 4 days ago | pinterest › back links
Wine Cork Crafts Wine Cork Crafts
I'm amazed by the many uses for wine corks. Years ago, a good friend made a cork board for us using wine corks. It was a great housewarming gift for our new...
Updated 25 days ago | recycled crafts › arts and crafts
Library Book Display Ideas Library Book Display Ideas
Library users are often overwhelmed trying to choose from the huge selection of books filling the shelves. Libraries that feature books in displays help overcome...
Updated 14 days ago | libraries › banned books
Create a Tuscan Patio Create a Tuscan Patio
Do you love a sunny space, edged with rustic planters spilling over with lush flowers? Can you picture yourself in Tuscany with stone pavers underfoot and ... You...
Updated 10 days ago | tuscan › backyard landscaping
Writing Triggers for Family Memories Writing Triggers for Family Memories
Your memories of childhood may have receded, but with a little prompting they come to the surface again. Writing down these memories creates a wonderful legacy...
Updated 10 days ago | writing prompts › biographies
Save an Old Barn: Ideas, Resources and Funding Save an Old Barn: Ideas, Resources and Funding
If you have an old barn in the country, it may have fallen into disrepair. If it's over 100 years old, the barn has the wear-and-tear of many years on its roof,...
Updated 6 days ago | barns › architecture
Storytime Ideas: Themes for Librarians and Circle Time Storytime Ideas: Themes for Librarians and Circle Time
I started my career as a children's librarian presenting eight storytimes a week. Over the years, I used a lot of themes in storytimes and I knew librarians...
Updated 6 days ago | storytime ideas › best childrens books
WWII Airplane Nose Art - Pinups WWII Airplane Nose Art - Pinups
I first became intrigued by airplane "nose art" when I saw an old photo of my uncle, Ralph Martin, that was taken back in World War II. He was standing jauntily...
Updated 22 days ago | world war ii › aeroplanes
How to Draw Cats - Cute Cartoon Cats for Kids to Draw How to Draw Cats - Cute Cartoon Cats for Kids to Draw
Ever since I was a kid, I've loved drawing. It's a fun activity and all you need is some paper and a pencil. Because I'm a cat person, drawing cats was a favorite...
Updated 23 days ago | learn how to draw › art instruction
Amelia Earhart Costume Amelia Earhart Costume
I grew up in Kansas, so naturally Amelia Earhart was a hero to me. Actually her flying achievements and the mystery surrounding her disappearance and death still...
Updated 17 days ago | amelia earhart › adult costumes
Gifts for People with Cold Feet
I'm an expert on the topic of cold feet. Yes, my feet are always freezing in the winter. I'm always on the look out for great new ways to keep my tootsies w...
Updated 16 days ago | cold feet › battery heated socks
Long Overdue Library Books
Mention "overdue library books" and many people cringe. At some time, most library users have a small delinquency, pay their fine and continue happily patronizing...
Updated 4 days ago | libraries › books
Momisms - Sayings from Moms
Remember all the sayings your mom had handy for all occasions? Those are called momisms. They were handy to remind children of proper behavior or perhaps just...
Updated 3 days ago | moms › advice
Alligators: Fun Facts
These toothy reptiles rule the swamplands in Florida and along the Gulf Coast of the United States. I knew little about alligators before I moved to Florida....
Updated 5 days ago | alligators › alligator facts
101 Uses for Mason Jars
Mason jars or canning jars have dozens of uses far beyond the basic storing of canned foods for the winter. Of course they still do the job if you want to preserve...
Updated 20 days ago | recycling › ball jars
Collecting Vintage Valentines
It's easy to get started collecting old valentines. There is a huge variety of antique and more recent valentines available for the collector. The photo on...
Updated 18 days ago | Vintage Valentines › antique valentines
Saving World War Two Letters
It horrifies me to think of someone tossing out their grandfather's World War II letters or burning an old diary .My family treasures letters, journals and other...
Updated 22 days ago | World War II › armed forces
Book Character Costumes: Go Literary for Halloween
Jane Eyre, Scarlett O'Hara, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Three Musketeers, Long John Silver? There are wonderful characters from books that could be tur...
Updated 11 days ago | adult halloween costumes › adult costume
Cottage Names: Ideas
You want the perfect name for your vacation home. It isn't easy to find just the right phrase for a cottage or cabin that expresses your creativity and suits...
Updated 42 days ago | cabins › beach home
What I Learned about Squidoo This Week
I'm always searching around Squidoo and on blogs and talking to other lensmasters. Squidoo is like a big puzzle and I'm trying to figure out how to fit all the...
Updated 13 days ago | Squidoo secrets › amazon modules
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