Who Is Linette Gerlach?

Citizen Squid Mentoring Program: Groups Mentor 

Taking Groups From Good to Great!

Squidoo Groups are undergoing a major change right now. If you have a Squidoo group you should cherish it and work toward making it the best it can be. By June 1st 100 extra special groups will be chosen to receive an extra special tool. Below are s...

Groups Mentor

What makes Squidoo different than other help-you-build-it websites? One feature is groups. Groups are, well, groups of lenses that have something in common. Want to get all the computer lenses together? Or the football lenses? Or the lenses about v...

My Best Cookies Ever Lens Won Lens Of The Day! 

The Best Cookies Ever

One thing you can get a jump on for any occasion, or holiday is baking. Bake your cookies now, and throw them in the freezer. You'll be ready to pull them out at the last minute dress them up, or throw on some last minute decorations. Your friends an...

I'm Very Proud Of My Purple Star Lenses 

Exploring Shipshewana Indiana

I love to visit Shipshewana Indiana. I have several stops I have to make every trip, and there are several destinations that are worth the time and effort to visit. It's a wonderful place to kick back and enjoy yourself at a more leisurely pace. The...

How To Grow an Organic Kitchen Garden

There is nothing better than stepping outside your kitchen door to pluck fresh ingredients for your favorite recipe. Creating a kitchen herb or vegetable garden can add a whole new level of ease and flavor to your cooking. Plant your favorite flavor...

How To Grow and Use Lavender

Lavender is a fairly easy plant to grow. It's many uses make it one of the most popular herbs to grow in backyard gardens, and containers. Lavender is the little herb that could. It can do anything. Lavender has anti bacterial properties, so it's gr...

Animals and Nature 

What Do You Know About Penguins?

With the DVD release of Happy Feet, and Surfs Up penguins are cool again. I wanted to take this opportunity to share some information about penguins with you. They are very interesting creatures, and we should all learn a little more about them. Ther...

Top 10 AKC Dog Breeds: How Do They Stack Up?

The labs are still on top. Last year the lovable Bulldog made its debut on the AKC Top 10 Dogs list. This year the bulldog moves up two spots from number 10 to number 8. Here are the top ten dog breeds (by registration) for 2008: Labrador RetrieverY...

Natural Garden Tips and Tricks

Do you get spring fever as soon as the seed catalogs arrive in early January? I do. Gardening is a very therapeutic and relaxing hobby. What a great feeling when you are connected to the earth. It is so calming to watch all the beautiful plants emerg...

10 Great Activities To Do With Your Dog

All dogs are better behaved when they are involved in activities to exercise both their minds and their bodies. A bored dog is often a mischievous, or destructive dog. Dogs love to please us. They don’t call them mans best friend for no re...

How To Grow and Use Lavender

Lavender is a fairly easy plant to grow. It's many uses make it one of the most popular herbs to grow in backyard gardens, and containers. Lavender is the little herb that could. It can do anything. Lavender has anti bacterial properties, so it's gr...

In The Top 100 

The Best Cookies Ever

One thing you can get a jump on for any occasion, or holiday is baking. Bake your cookies now, and throw them in the freezer. You'll be ready to pull them out at the last minute dress them up, or throw on some last minute decorations. Your friends an...

Top Animated Children's Movies of 2007

These are the top animated children's movies at the box office in 2007. What movie was number one at the end of the year? The ratings are based on box office draw, moviegoer reviews, and a little bit of personal opinion thrown in just for fun. Many o...

I Love Birthday Parties! 

Plan Your Own Rock Star Birthday Party

Pretend you're a rock star for your next birthday party. Guitar Hero, and Rock Band are both game favorites right now. Why not carry that theme through to your birthday? Activities are easy to plan, just hook up your favorite gaming system to either...

Plan A Cat Themed Birthday Party

Are you planning a cat, or kitten themed birthday party? If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun birthday activities, you've come to the right place. I love the new Glamour Cats party theme, it's soooooo cute! This lens...

Plan A Dog Themed Birthday Party

Are you planning a Dog, or Pink Poodle themed birthday party? If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun birthday activities, you've come to the right place. This lens has everything you need to plan a great Dog Themed Birth...

Birthday Party Central

Planning a children's birthday party doesn't have to be difficult. Start with a plan, and build from there. A couple months before the party plan a theme and the party location. Purchase your party supplies about a month ahead of time to make sure y...

Plan A High School Musical Birthday Party

Are you planning a High School Musical birthday party? If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun birthday activities, you've come to the right place. This lens has everything you need to plan a great High School Musical Birt...

Plan a Tinker Bell Birthday Party

Are you planning a Tinker Bell birthday party? If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun birthday activities, you've come to the right place. This lens has everything you need to plan a great Tinker Bell Birthday Party for y...

Plan An American Idol Birthday Party

Your child and their friends can all be an American Idol at their next birthday party. I put together some American Idol birthday party ideas, to help you plan if you have an Idol fan at your house. American Idol Party Supplies are easy to find, and...

Plan A Pokemon Birthday Party

Is your child a big fan of Pokemon?  Why not plan a fun Pokemon birthday?  Here are resources, ideas, activities and games to make your next Pokemon birthday party tons of fun. 

Plan A Transformers Birthday Party

Are you planning a Transformer's birthday party?  If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun birthday activities, you've come to the right place.  This lens has everything you need to plan a great Transformers Birth...

Plan A John Deere Tractor Birthday Party

Are you planning a John Deere, or tractor birthday party? If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun birthday activities, you've come to the right place. This lens has everything you need to plan a great John Deere Tractor Bi...

Plan A Race Car Birthday Party

Looking for ideas for your next birthday party? If you're planning a race car party check out the special themes and ideas below. We have Matchbox, NASCAR, Cars Movie, party supplies, decorations and ideas. This lens has everything you need to plan a...

Plan A Unicorn Birthday Party

Unicorns are wonderful mystical creatures, every child loves. Why not plan a Unicorn party for your child's next big birthday bash? You can purchase the pictured Stuff Your Own Unicorn Diva at our E-Bay Store- by clicking here.

Plan A Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party

Strawberry Shortcake was a favorite of mine growing up, and now she's back and better than ever.  Are you planning a Strawberry Shortcake birthday party?  If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun birthday activiti...

Plan a TMNT Birthday Party

Are you planning a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle birthday party?  If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun birthday activities, you've come to the right place.  This lens has everything you need to plan a great TMNT...

Plan A Fairy Birthday Party

Every little girl dreams of being a fairy in their own fairy tale. Why not let your princess be a fairy for the day at her own party? Are you planning a Fairy birthday party?  If you need to find all the supplies, get game ideas, plan some fun...

My Movie and TV Lenses 

Top Animated Children's Movies of 2007

These are the top animated children's movies at the box office in 2007. What movie was number one at the end of the year? The ratings are based on box office draw, moviegoer reviews, and a little bit of personal opinion thrown in just for fun. Many o...

Top 10 Julia Roberts Movies

This lens started as a top romantic comedy lens.  Then it became a Julia Roberts top romantic comedy lens.  There were other Julia Movies I love that were do not fall under the romantic comedy genre.  So....it became The Top 10 Julia R...

The Hottest Children's Animated Movies Premiering in 2008

We'll take a look at the children's animated movies premiering in 2008. There are some big films coming out this year from Dreamworks, and Universal to Disney, and Pixar. The movies haven't been ranked yet, the box office dollars are still adding up...

Fun With Madagascar Escape 2 Africa

The gang from Madagascar's back, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo. This time they're escaping from Madagascar, only to land in the wilderness of Africa, where Alex meets some of his relatives. Check out the tr...

Are You Ready For Big Brother 11?

I am. I hate to say it, but I love Big Brother! I've watched Big Brother since the ill fated first season, when the houseguests were threatening to walk out. It's confirmed! Big Brother 11 will premiere in July of 2009. Big Brother 11 will be airing...

Bee Movie

Fresh out of college, Barry B. Benson (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld) can't imagine spending the rest of his life in the hive making honey. He decides to explore the world outside the hive. Against all the hive rules he meets, and speaks to Vanessa (voic...

Are You Ready For Disney's Camp Rock?

I can't wait to check out the Disney Channel's new movie Camp Rock. The movie stars the Jonas Brothers, Alyson Stoner, and Demi Lovato. The Camp Rock plot centers around a young girl who desperately longs to go to a summer rock camp, but can't affor...

Alvin and the Chipmunks Movie

Alvin and The Chipmunks premiered December 14th, Alvin and the gang are back in a full length feature film. Based on the 1980's cartoon series Alvin and The Chipmunks, a trio of mischievous little chipmunks wreaks havoc on the life of David Seville (...

Top 5 Reese Witherspoon Movies

Reese Witherspoon was born, Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon on March 22, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reese began modeling at the age of 7, and at the age of 14 landed her first major role in  A Man on the Moon. She put her acting career on h...

Top 10 Jennifer Aniston Movies

Jennifer Aniston was born on February 11th, 1969, in Sherman Oaks, California.  When Jennifer was nine years old her family moved to New York City, where her mom and dad divorced.  Jennifer began formal acting training in high school where...

It's Just Business 

Wordpress vs Blogger

Wordpress vs Blogger Which side of the blogging table are you on? Do you prefer Wordpress or Blogger? Which is better in your opinion? I'm a Wordpress fan myself, but when I started I had all Blogger blogs. Both have their pros and cons. I'll presen...

Work At Home Tips And Tricks

I know there are tons of places out there offering work from home advice and information. I have been in the work at home market for a couple years. I've explored several different opportunities and aspects of working from home. Some seemed interesti...

Affiliate Marketing for Writers and Bloggers: A Beginner's Guide

My first impression of affiliate marketing was that it was a tangled web that I would never be able to comprehend. Once I started digging into it however, I found that affiliate marketing is not as complicated as it seems. Basically you make money by...

More on Parties 

How To Plan a Girl's Night In

Plan a girl's night in for you, and your friends. Check out these ideas, products, and activities to help you plan your girls night, bridal shower, or bachelorette party. There are also appetizer and beverage recipes to help complete your party. You...

On The Home Front 

Create a Relaxing Health Spa Atmosphere in Your Own Home

Would you like to experience the relaxing feeling of a spa getaway from the comfort of your own home? A health spa vacation can be relaxing, reduce stress, and it's great for your inner spirit. It can also be very costly, and when the weekend is over...

Natural Garden Tips and Tricks

Do you get spring fever as soon as the seed catalogs arrive in early January? I do. Gardening is a very therapeutic and relaxing hobby. What a great feeling when you are connected to the earth. It is so calming to watch all the beautiful plants emerg...

My Favorite Authors 

Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel better known as Dr. Seuss captured children's imagination with his rhyming text and funny creatures. His books encourage children to read with fun stories about fictional people, in made up worlds, like the Who's down in Who-vil...

Mary Pope Osborne

My son loves the Magic Tree House books. We have most of the series in our library. He loves to curl up on the couch and read them together. I used to read them to him, then he read half and I read half. Now he does most of the reading, and I get to...

Do You Love Janet Evanovich? Have You Heard of Stephanie Plum?

Janet Evanovich grew up in New Jersey, just like my favorite heroin Stephanie Plum. She now resides in New Hampshire with her family. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her writing including: The Silver Dagger Award, Quill Award for Mystery-...

Squid Who Featured Lenses 

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts has one Academy Award under her belt for the film Erin Brokovich. She also won a Golden Globe for her role in Pretty Woman, and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in Steel Magnolias. Julia Roberts Upcoming Films: Julia's last movi...

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston was born on February 11th, 1969, in Sherman Oaks, California. When Jennifer was nine years old her family moved to New York City, where her mom and dad divorced.

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix was born in October 1974. His most famous roles include Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, Commodus in Gladiator, and Jack Morrison in Ladder 49. He was born Joaquin Rafael Bottom, in Puerto Rico, the middle child in a family of five. Act...

Squid Who Fictional Characters 

Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime leads the Autobots in their Earthly battle against the Decepticons.  Here's my tribute to my son's favorite Transformer

Tinker Bell

I've put together a Tinker Bell tribute, with everything Tinker Bell. I'm a big fan of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. She's my favorite little fairy. Whether you enjoy Tinker Bell videos, photos, dolls, movies, or you're planning a Tinker Bell birthday p...

Stephanie Plum

If you don't know already, I'm a huge fan of Janet Evanovich, and her writing, especially Stephanie Plum.  I buy every book she writes the second it hits the stands.  My favorite Evanovich books is the Plum series.  I started reading t...

The Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny is loved by billions of children around the world. He's also known in some places as Peter Cottontail. The Easter Bunny is the symbol of Spring and new beginnings. I created this lens about the Easter Bunny to be a light and fluffy...

Santa Clause

Whether you call him Santa Clause, Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or any other of the hundreds of names for him, Santa is still the hero of millions of children in the world.   

Have You Seen This Child? 

Missing Children in Ohio

Amanda Berry disappeared from Cleveland, Ohio on April 21, 2003. Amanda was last seen walking home from her job at Burger King at W. 110th and Lorain in Cleveland, Ohio on April 21, 2003. She has not been seen or heard from since. Amanda is believed...

My Groups 

Top 10 Lists Headquarters

Top 10 Lists At Squidoo I love top 10 lists. I love creating them, and I love reading other peoples top tens. If you have a top 10 list feel free to add it to the group. Looking for a specific top ten but don't see it here? Leave a note in the guest...

Fun For Kids Headquarters

Have a lens that children would love? This is the group for you! A group of kid friendly lenses for you to enjoy with your children. Kids love Squidoo! This is a place they can browse safely without the fear of running into a site children shouldn'...