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'African Angel': Low Budget, Great Impact in Ghana

African Angel is a small, hand-made and privately run charity based in Germany. Harriet Bruce-Annan is its founder and engine, and an inspiring example of philanthropy. She and her organization give care and education to 49 orphan and/or slum childre...

100 Strangers: a Photography Project

Photography is an art. However, there are skill sets that can be learned and honed as you strive to improve your photography. And of course, like any skill or talent, practice is crucial. The 100 Strangers Project offers a great way to motivate yours...

12 Green Resolutions

New Year is a time for making resolutions. With the growing trend towards living green, it is likely that at least one of their resolutions will be a green one.

This lens includes my top resolutions, many of which are on the top of other green resol...

12 Ways to Get You in the Christmas Spirit

For many people, Christmas is a time of good will and peace on earth. The holiday season is a time when people are a bit more reflective perhaps remembering Christmases past and more caring. It is a time when people think of ways to be kind and do go...

13 Ways to Cloak Your True Identity for Halloween

One easy way to create a simple, fun and effective Halloween costume is to start with with a mask, a cloak, a cape or a robe to hide your true identity.

Halloween is a time when children and grown-ups alike get to take on a different identity for a...

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...

6 Ways to Help a Charity

Squidoo make it easy for lensmasters to support a variety of charities, simply by making a lens or a webpage. All it takes is a little bit of your time and you can make a lens that will support your favorite charity...forever.

Using the concept of M...

7 Reasons Why I Wasn't Going to Obama's Inauguration...But Went Anyways

From where we were standing at the Inauguration I couldn't see the President being sworn in but I could sure see Aretha's hat. Nah. Just kiddin'. But the Queen of Soul looked resplendent at Obama's Inauguration in her glamourous hat that will long be...

99 Balloons: An Outstanding Customer Service Experience

We are in the middle of doing a Customer Service presentation to our entire Labor and Delivery staff at the Women Babies Hospital, Lancaster General Health, where I work. The theme is living each day as if it were your last; treating people with kin...

A Bar of This, a Note of That: Eclectic Virtual Concert for Charity

The Squidoo activists were hosting a virtual concert challenge to raise money for charity the final week of July '08 and I just had to join in on the fun. The theme of my virtual concert is an eclectic mix: from unknown musicians to popular ones, fro...

A Healing Blessing

A Healing Blessing was written when my youngest daughter was hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We were very lucky that her NICU hospitalization was a relatively short one and we had a very positive outcome.

The Blessing was printed a...

A Knock at the Door - An Inspirational Mini-Film and Book

I was so inspired the very first time that I saw "A Knock at the Door" mini-film, so much so that I searched out the publishers, ordered one copy of book and DVD for my daughters and myself and had a copy sent to a dear friend. I also created this le...

A Month of Thanks Challenge

A Month of Thanks gives lensmasters a chance to be thankful, raise awareness about hunger and make lenses to benefit hunger related Squidoo Charities.

The challenge is being done to help us realize that even in the midst of everything that is going...

A Plus Teachers

I have a favorite teacher from Elementary School. She was the minister's wife of the church I attended. She already knew me, which was a big plus to a very shy person. Having her there as my teacher seemed to help me to blossom. I wish to give th...

A Squid Angel Blessings Log (Blog)

This is the current list of lenses that I have blessed during my tenure as a Squid Angel.

I knew once I heard about becoming a Squid Angel, that I would want to follow in the angel steps of my Squidoo pals and Angel Mentors, Kim Giancaterino and Che...

A Thank You to My Daughters

If someone had told me when I was 30 that in 10 years time, I would be the mother of one child with another one on the way, I would have told them they were crazy.

The addition of my daughters (now 9 and 7) to my life has changed my life, my life pa...

A Thanksgiving Bowl

One valuable way to help everyone in the family remember that Thanksgiving is about giving thanks is to include a tradition of a Thanksgiving bowl, jar, box or wreath.

Using some kind of object helps family and friends pause for a moment to be grate...

Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is an international network committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and families while ensuring access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. They also deliver emergency aid and to people suffering fro...

Add Borders to Your Lens Photos on Squidoo

Would you like to jazz up the photos on your lenses? You can use borders on your images to give them much more impact and to help them "pop." You just need to use a little bit of simple HTML magic.

I have included easy instructions for a variety of...

AIDS Research Alliance

Every minute, 10 people become infected with HIV.  5 people die of AIDS each minute of every day.  Only medical research can stop these numbers from spiraling.

AIDS Research Alliance searches for ways to stop new HIV infections and find a cu...

Al Gore - Superhero

Apparently there was a greater mission in life for Al Gore than becoming President in 2000. Now as Nobel Peace Prize winner, Academy Award winner, bestselling author, activist and political icon, Al Gore has become one of the most respected and influ...

Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is scheduled to be released sometime in March 2010. The film is already generating quite a bit of buzz and anticipation because of it's star-studded cast, it's innovative and eccentric director and the use of live act...

Alice in Wonderland Christmas Trees and Ornaments

Alice in Wonderland is a popular theme for parties, costumes and decorating at Christmas time.

This year for those who want a more unusual Christmas tree, consider doing an upside-down tree and covering them with Alice in Wonderland Ornaments to crea...

Alice in Wonderland Halloween Costumes

With Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland scheduled to open in 2010, you can get a head start on what is sure to be a Halloween trend for years to come, dressing like your favorite Alice in Wonderland Character.

This lens features several of the Alice i...

Amy Jaffe Barzach

Amy Jaffe Barzach is the founder of Boundless Playgrounds, an organization created to develop barrier-free, developmentally advantageous playgrounds.

After the death of her son Jonathan from a rare condition, Amy found a way to cope with the grief o...

Anatomy Jane

After watching the Grey's Anatomy episode, "Life During Wartime" with my daughter's they wanted to get their own Anatomy Jane Dolls. I tried to answer the question "Does Anatomy Jane Exist?"

I went searching on the Internet to see what I could find...

Anatomy Models

Human Anatomy is one of the subjects studied by those in the health care fields. Doctors, nurses, therapists and pathologists alike all must learn how the parts of the human body and how they function.

The challenge to learn human anatomy is one tha...

Angel Whispers - Messages from Angels

Many people believe that angels are all around us and others are skeptical. I choose not to debate if angels are real or not, but for myself, I choose to believe.

I believe an angel can take many forms whether it be a heavenly body, in which we have...

Angels Unaware

These flowers are called angel trumpets.  Aren't they beautiful?  They are dramatic too.  This lens serves as my angel trumpet to call attention to the great lenses I have found.  Angels are message bearers so this is my messa...

Anniversary Reaction - When Remembering Isn't Always a Happy Occasion

Coping with the anniversary of the death of a loved one, the loss of a public figure, dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina or the national trauma of September 11, 2001 can be difficult for the family, the friends...

Aquathon - 24 Hour Twitter Telethon

On July 25, 2009 you can the first 2-hour Twitter-based Telethon, or 24 hours of tweets for Aquathon 2009. Aquathon is the first Twitterthon (Twitathon?) to raise money to support the creation of fresh water wells in Africa.

This online Twitter even...

Are You Having a Charlie Brown Christmas?

Linus, I just don't understand Christmas. Instead of feeling happy, I feel sort of let down.

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is one of my all time favorite Christmas programs. Five years ago as I watched the Charlie Brown Christmas special for...

Art Sets to Inspire Creativity

One of my favorite gifts to give to my daughters (probably because I would have really loved to have had one of these when I was younger) is an art set, filled with pencils, pens, pastels and accessories to make drawing easy. I like to make sure we h...

Be Healthy 4 Life

Be Healthy 4 Life is a focused concept presentation that I developed initially for the SlideShare Best Presentation Contest as a potential patient/student education tool.

As I worked on this minimalist version of an earlier presentation, "How to Liv...

Beep, Beep Goes the Bus

One of the most popular themes for preschoolers is transportation. Listen to the sound of a bus going beep, beep, beep. Hear the roar of the bus as it pulls up to the bus stop. Notice the hiss of the air coming from the brakes.

With their bright col...

Being Peaceful

QUOTES ABOUT PEACE



We shall find peace. We shall hear angels. We shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. -Anton Chekov



I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsib...

Bereavement Photography for Dying Babies

There are several organizations that help to ease the grief of NICU Parents and other parents by taking professional photographs of dying newborns.

Photographs create a tangible reminder of the brief moments shared between parent and child. Offering...

Blankets for Soldiers and Veterans

One of the special projects of Soldiers' Angels is to sew, knit or crochet blankets that get sent to soldiers with hope, with belief and with gratitude.

If you can sew, knit, crochet consider getting involved and making one of these special gifts fo...

Blooming Tea - Magical Flowering Teas Unfold Before Your Eyes

Blooming and Flowering Teas are truly a unique experience. You can create a beautiful magical, moment, a moment to savor, simply by brewing tea.

The carefully sewn hand-crafted blooming tea petals are put into special glass teapot. Once the hot wate...

Bono (Paul David Hewson)

For charming, bulling and morally blackmailed the leaders of the world's richest countries into forgiving $40 billion in debt owed by the poorest, Bono was named Person of the Year by Time Magazine in 2005.

For his ability to make people listen and...

Books to Inspire Children's Creativity

I discovered the inspiring books by Peter H. Reynolds when I stopped to pick up a copy of "The Dot" in a book store. His award-winning books, particularly "The Dot" make wonderful, inspiring gifts for children of both gender and m...

Calvin's Hats

Calvin's Hats are hand-knit for babies who are born too early to survive. These tiny hats are made in loving memory of Calvin John, who died April 17, 2008. The fledgling project is run by volunteers trying to help bring grieving parents a small amou...

Camping with the Kids...On a Budget!

These days a lot of us are on a tight budget. That doesn't mean we can't still give our kids fun memories. If you can't take that camping trip that you were looking forward to, don't get bummed. Sometimes it's as simple as looking in your own back ya...

Can I Send My Condolences by Text, IM or Email?

Even in an era of so many different ways of being in touch with people, there are some personal communications, such as condolences or sympathy, that should still be delivered in person or by snail mail.

I started this lens to find an answer to the...

CarePages - Connect Friends and Family During Times of Challenge

CarePages unique service allows you to create a personal, private web page to help family and friends communicate when a loved one is facing illness whether at the beginning of life as a newborn, at the end of life, or somewhere in between.

Creating...

Charlie Brown Tree

I have watched a Charlie Brown's Christmas since I was a kid. One of my favorite scenes is with watching what happens Charlie Brown and the scrawny, pathetic Christmas tree that no one else wanted. I was so happy to discover that a company has st...

Children's Defense Fund

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children.

Their mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair St...

Christmas Gifts for Squidoo Lensmasters and Squid Lovers

This collection of squids has been carefully selected for you to choose a squid Holiday gift for your favorite Squidoo Lensmaster or Squid Lover.

Perhaps he might want a PowerSquid Power Multiplier, a Squidoo Orange Flip Video Camcorder or Squid Ora...

Christmas Window Decorations

There is something very magical about Christmas time, a season when people are filled with the holiday spirit. One way of seeing this spirit is discovering how people make their homes glow by what they put in their windows.

There are many different w...

Christopher Reeve - Superman, SuperHero & Super Human Being

Anyone around in 1978 remembers Christopher Reeve emerging on the film screen as the ultimate Superman and as a SuperHero. Yet for me, I think his true SuperHero status happened years later. I would like to introduce my SuperHeroes...Christopher Reev...

Circle of Healing

One of the greatest difficulties for me as a NICU parent, who was also used to being a physician, was the overwhelming feeling that there wasn't anything I could do for my daughter. I had to step back and turn over all of the care to those who unders...

Comfortdoc - Griefdoc - Momdoc - Professordoc - Lensdoc - Blogdoc - Greendoc

This is the lensography, or collection of lenses, for lensmaster Kirsti A. Dyer a.k.a. lensmaster Comfortdoc and Griefdoc.

Depending on the situation and the circumstances, I wear a variety of hats, hence the various aliases... Comfortdoc, Griefdoc,...

Coming Clean with Hand Sanitizers

I was always aware of germs as an adult, but I've definitely turned it into an art form ever since having twins. When you have premature twins in the NICU, like I did, you learn very quickly that germs and preemies don't mix.

Doctors and nurses warn...

Copyright Infringement

Know Your Copyrights

If you've had your work stolen, copied or 'borrowed' there are usually steps that can be taken to protect your work, although some legal avenues can be expensive. However, your work illegally posted by someo...

Cover Your Cough to Prevent the H1N1 Flu

Serious respiratory illnesses like the H!N1 influenza (or Swine Flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) are spread by coughing or sneezing.

Many people will cough or sneeze into their hand...

Create a Kinder World

Compliments. It is a simple word and a simple concept, but one that many people have trouble with. They find it difficult to give a compliment and even harder to accept one.

Compliments are powerful relationship building tools and that in of itself i...

Crystals and Healing

What Is Crystal Healing Therapy Crystals and healing, what is it? | Learn About Crystals Therapy and How They Heal

Do you know about Crystals and Healing and the therapy of using crystals can benefit you?

Master Instructor Crystal Awareness Institu...

Dealing with Alzheimer's - my personal experiences

This lens is a tribute to a strong, intelligent woman who struggles with an unforgiving disease - and to her kids (my uncles and mother) who fight to keep her life as fulfilling as possible.

The lens is written in chronological order: it's my experi...

Dem Dancing Skeleton Bones

Skeletons have been a symbol of death at least since the Middle Ages when they were portrayed as the Grim Reaper.

Dancing skeletons are featured as participants in La Danse Macabre or the dance of death and as such skeletons have become objects of fe...

Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead

Although occurring around the same time of the year as Halloween, Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a very different holiday. Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in many Latin American countries with a different focus.  

This festival...

Diana Princess of Wales

I was one of the thousands of people, who were stunned and in shock 10 years ago by the tragic death of Princess Diana and then a few days later the death of Mother Teresa.

As I watched the enormous worldwide outpouring of grief for the deaths of the...

Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - A Poem, A Song and A Book to Comfort

This lens is dedicated to the favorite bereavement poem, "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" words of sympathy that have brought comfort to many since it was written. This beloved poem has also been put to music as a stirring song and most...

Do They Know It's Christmas Video Showcase

In late 1984 Irish singer Bob Geldof watched a BBC report on the famine in Ethiopia. He was so affected that along with Midge Ure they wrote and organized the recording of a pop record to increase awareness of the famine and to raise money.

Do They...

Do You Do Bamboo? Bamboo Yarns to Knit and Crochet

Yes it is really possible create beautiful handmade projects using bamboo yarn. Many of the Bamboo yarns have a beautiful luster, color and sheen to the fiber; the yarn is also very soft like silk, but without the price tag of silk.

In addition bamb...

Dog Tags for Kids

Serving in the military, and being deployed into harm's way is hard on every soldier. For those with families left behind, the separation can be even more traumatic, especially for the younger ones at home. So how do you thank the troops for their pa...

Dog Tags for Kids Link Children with Their Deployed Parents

Dog Tags for Kids is a nonprofit organization created to show support for the troops and their families. They supplying for FREE specially engraved Dog Tags to service members that can be sent home to their children.

These Dog Tags can serve a linki...

Doin' the Bone Dance and Other Creative Ways to Learn Bone Anatomy

Teaching children about bone anatomy can be made a bit easier and a lot more fun for the children by using some songs, dances and available innovative educational tools.

The idea for this lens came after watching a recent episode of Hannah Montana the...

Donors Choose

DonorsChoose.org is dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools.

DonorsChoose.org attracts contributors from all walks of life through an approach called Citizen Phila...

Dr. Andrew Weil

Dr. Andrew Weil, physician, author, professor and wellness advocate, is changing the way that medicine may be practiced in the future by developing and teaching a blended field of study, Integrative Medicine. Since 1994 he had been the founder and di...

Dr. Randy Pausch - A Superhero

Dr. Randy Pausch is a living inspiration. Diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2006, he has gone on to show people how to continue *living* even after getting the diagnosis of a terminal illness.

For his head-on, straight-forward, entertai...

Earth Hour 2008 - Earth Day

On March 29, 2008 at 8:00 pm millions of people, businesses and governments around the world switched off the lights for one hour during Earth Hour.

Did you join them and turn off the lights?

Earth Hour 2008 was a global event created to symbolize...

Earth-Friendly Shopping Bags You Can Make

An easy-to-make crocheted bag that is earth-friendly and convenient to use. The instructions are here for you.

This pattern is a quick make-it-in-a-few-hours project. After making a couple, you begin to see how you can alter the pattern to make a ba...

Easy Halloween Costumes

With a bit of imagination and a little time, you can create a variety of easy Halloween costumes. Many of these ideas include using just a few items, items you have at home or items that you can reuse or recycle as a Halloween Costume.

Many of these...

Edublogs - Education Blogs

Web 2.0 is changing the face of the traditional classroom. Blogs, social-networking and video-sharing sites are all resources available to teachers and students.

Teachers, Educators and Professors are increasingly using blogs, wikis, social-networki...

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD

Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross has the distinction of writing the first best selling book on a topic that no one wanted to discuss. On Death and Dying, written in 1969 is still required reading for many medical, nursing, psychology programs and college de...

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Born out of a mother's love for her children and a desire to protect her children, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation has played an important part in the research, the eradication and the prevention of Pediatric AIDS in the United States...

Elton John Concert

Elton John is one of the most prolific and successful singer songwriters of all time. Most of us have an Elton John song in our collection.

To say Elton John is a remarkable character is not really saying enough. In a career that spans over 40 years...

Escape to the California Coast

When our family gets a chance to get away during the summer since we live in the foothills, the one place that everyone wants to go is to the coast. Our favorite spot is the one that it closest...the Monterey Bay Coast.

I love being able to take my...

Ever After - A Cinderella Story

Ever After is a retelling of the Cinderella story with a bit of a twist. This 16th Century Cinderella a.k.a. Danielle, played by Drew Barrymore is beautiful as well as intelligent. She is a victim of ill-fated circumstances who still manages, despite...

Everything Gumbo for Planet Gumbo

Gumbo is a thick stew or soup and a very popular Cajun dish that had origins in Louisiana. This Creole soup or stew often made with tomatoes, okra, meats, seafood, vegetables and some kind of thickening agent. It is often served over rice.

According...

Everything on Preemies Headquarters

Everything on Preemies and NICU Babies
This group is for lenses on preemies, NICU babies and sick newborns. Our Lenses focus on support, products, research, resources or any related topic to help NICU families raise their preemie, NICU Baby or sick ne...

Fatboy Lounge Bags in Colors and Marimekko Designs

I loved beanbags as a kid and with a mother from Finland I also loved Marimekko designs. Needless to say when I saw the Fatboy Lounge Bags in Marimekko designs these whimsical designs went on my Christmas wish list.

I hadn't realized when I saw t...

Favorite Squidoo SuperHero Project Lenses

The Favorite SuperHero Lenses are the lenses created for the SuperHero Project, submitted to the SuperHero group and voted for by visitors and lensmasters to the Squidoo SuperHero Project lens.

There were so many great Superhero lenses submitted to...

Feed The Hungry

Now, as the holiday season is approaching, a lot of us are thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas already. We are making a mind about how to decorate our homes and what to cook to celebrate the holidays. Are you concerned about is as well? Than pl...

First Book - Book Relief - Every Child Deserves a Bedtime Story

Can you remember the magic of owning your first book? This is the mission of First Book, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children the opportunity to read and own their own first new book.

First Book provide an ongoing supply of new b...

Five Kernels of Corn

I discovered a moving story of the five kernels of corn working on Thanksgiving lenses. This story is a wonderful tradition to include with your family as you sit down to eat your holiday meal.

The legend also worked well as a concept for the Squidoo...

Flip Video Camcorder to Inspire Creativity and Capture Family Fun

Oprah's not the only one Flipping for this new easy to use Video Camcorder. Buyers have made the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder the Number 1 Flash Memory Camcorder on Amazon.

For anyone who has had the chance to use a Flip Camcorder it is easy to see wh...

For Me, Christmas Is Light

I have always connected Christmas with light. Light is warm and welcoming, and that is how I like to think of Christmas. Light is repeated throughout the season: Christmas tree lights, Christmas stars, Christmas candles, Candlelight ceremonies.... I...

Freddie Mercury - Queen

Freddie Mercury, lead singer for the Rock Band Queen, was once quoted as saying that he didn't want to be a rock star, he wanted to be a legend. While alive, Freddie Mercury was known as an entertaining and energetic rock star. Since his death at the...

Freddie Mercury and Queen - The Virtual Concert on Squidoo

If I were going to host a Virtual Benefit Concert for one of my favorite charities, I would choose to feature the amazingly talented Freddie Mercury, lead singer for the Rock Band, Queen to raise funds for HIV / AIDS Awareness.

Freddie Mercury (born...

Free Hugs Campaign - The Many Benefits of Hug Therapy

The Free Hugs Campaign began as one person's attempt to make a difference and reach out to others to brighten their lives. Juan Mann describes his inspiration as follows:

Standing there in the arrivals terminal, watching other passengers meeting the...

Free NICU eBook: For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands

"For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands" is freely available eBook for NICU Parents from the NICU Parent Support Site. The eBook is filled with information, encouragement and resources to support NICU parents through their Neonatal Intensive...

FreeRice - Donate Free Rice - Discover Some New Words

At FreeRice.com you can learn new words, improve your vocabulary at the same time you are donating free rice for the United Nation's World Food Program.

When you play the game for each word you get right, FreeRice donates 20 grains of rice to the Un...

Freeset Bags - A Great Gift that Makes a Big Difference

One of my great finds for the year, Freeset Bags. Not only are these bags stylish, well-made, practical and eco-friendly, but in purchasing one of these bags you help a woman on her journey to freedom. How great is that?

Freeset Bags are made by wom...

Frozen Yogurt Recipes

The benefits of yogurt are as plentiful as our flavors, they include:

1. Good source of calcium & protein

2. Healthy bacteria, which helps to boost immune systems, believed to lower cholesterol level and enhance digestion

3. Low in lactose

4. Won...

Gaia - Earth Mother

Gaia (also spelled Gaea), the primordial Greek Earth Mother, who was said to have created the universe, the first race of gods, and mankind. This lens explores the different concepts of Gaea, Our Earth Mother.

Is the Earth alive? Is she sentient? Wh...

Ghost Nurses

The stories take on an eerie feeling to them as night wears on to early morning, and you have no choice but to stay awake.

The ability to hallucinate is ever present.

Noises grate upon the psyche the more exhausted you become.

And the ghosts that...

Giant Squids In Their Natural Habitats

While you can never be sure of the results when you get a bunch of really talented people together - you can be sure that those results will be fun and worth your time.

This was the case again when a group of Giant Squid lensmasters were asked for p...

Gift Ideas for NICU Babies

Choosing a gift for a NICU baby or premature baby in the NICU can be a bit challenging. Often family and friends do not know whether they should get a present for the NICU baby or NICU parents or wait to see what happens.

This was the case with on...

Gift Ideas for NICU Parents

Choosing a gift for the NICU Parents can be difficult for some people. For NICU Parents their dreams of bringing home a beautiful baby soon after delivery have been shattered.

For family, friends and colleagues who want to get the NICU parents some...

Gift Trees: Plant a Tree in Someone's Name

When I was a little girl, my mom planted a pine tree in our side yard. Today that tree towers well over 100 feet, and I love to drive by the old house just to see it. Planting gift trees in someone's name is a great way to commemorate an importan...

Gifts for Soldiers

Sending gift packages to soldiers (GIs as I'm used to calling them) can be fun and rewarding not only for the soldier but for you as well. Here I'll explore what to send; how to send them; and have you share your experiences as well.

I am an...

Gifts to Display Kids Art Work

Most homes with children are have artwork and art projects done at preschool and in grade school. For families who also encourage their children to do art projects at home, their household may be overflowing with artwork from the child or children. T...

Give a Christmas Jar or Anonymous Money Jar

A Christmas Jar or Holiday Money Jar is a great new tradition to help spread the holiday spirit and encourage random acts of kindness. Consider starting a new family tradition this year, pass on the spirit of the holiday and give a money jar anonymou...

Give Ferrero Rocher Chocolates to Share Something Sweet

True chocoholics rarely need an excuse to buy delicious chocolates. This holiday season the Ferrero Company, producers of the delectable Ferrero Rocher chocolates has made buying chocolates a bit sweeter.

Your purchase of Ferrero chocolates benefit...

Give More with Gifts or Clicks

Christmas is a time for giving and good will. It is even better if the gifts that you give can give more, do more or make a difference in the lives of others. It is a way of giving a gift that gives twice.

With the economy the way that it is now, we...

Give Thanks at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to stop for a moment once a year and remember to give thanks. It's a time to be grateful for one's health, family, friends, job, home and having food on the table.

Take a few moments as you read through this lens and to...

Glee Music, MP3's & More for Christmas

Glee is the new comedy show on Fox that is making everyone feel a bit gleeful. You can share the Glee this Christmas by giving Glee Music, MP3 Players and more to your favorite Glee fan, Glee Geek or Gleek. You might even find some new Glee fans in t...

Gone Too Soon

This lens was inspired by the recent number of celebrity deaths that occurred during the month of June 2009. What started out as as thoughts collected into a blog post or several blog posts over a couple of weeks, couldn't be contained and it grew in...

Green Toys - Recycled Toys

I discovered the Green Toys last Christmas and ordered the Tea Set and the Indoor Gardening Kit for my daughters. I decided to buy these toys because I'd read they were made from recycled milk containers and I thought it would be an eco-friendly gift...

Green Your Halloween

Halloween is another opportunity to "Go Green" and make eco-friendly, earth-friendly and healthier choices with the types of costume we wear, the types of foods we serve and how we choose to celebrate.

Everyone is going Green these days often out of...

Gregorian Video Showcase

Gregorian Masters of Chant is a German group, band or more appropriately a male choir who sing medieval-inspired re-interpreted pop and rock music.

Gregorian has brought the plainsong* or plainchant style of singing into a modern setting, delighting...

Grief in the Workplace

Much as we'd like it to be different, grief and the grieving heart do not take a break when you go to work. Someone grieving a loss still has to keep on going even when the world may be falling apart.

People can experience personal and professional...

Grobanites for Charity and The Josh Groban Foundation - Making a Difference in the Lives of Children

Josh Groban is the young baritone who is defining a new genre of music. This lens supports the work of the Josh Groban Foundation and the Grobanites for Charity a group of dedicated fans working to make a difference in the lives of children around th...

Have a Josh Groban Christmas

Who would have guessed that a Christmas album by a contemporary singer would become the best selling album of 2007, but then Josh Groban is no ordinary contemporary singer.

This young man with the amazing voice has been setting records and wowing au...

Heal the World

"Heal the World" was one of the moving songs that closed Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. We have been listening to Michael Jackson music for the last several days and "Heal the World" is the so...

Healthy Bake Sales Options

Trying to figure out healthy recipes for the bake sale can be challenging. Bake sales have traditionally been filled with high calorie, high fat and high sugar cakes, cookies, pies and other goodies.

Some parents, myself included, are looking for al...

Healthy Halloween Treats

It is possible to enjoy Halloween, stay healthy and still survive the start of Candy Season.* To do so it takes a bit of thought, planning and perhaps developing new traditions for how one typical spends Halloween.

With daughters who want to have al...

Healthy New Year Resolutions

Making a New Year's Resolution for your health, may be one of the most important things that you do in 2009, but you don't have to just make a resolution for the New Year.

You can decide at any time to make resolutions to live a healthier life, reso...

Healthy Profits: The 5 Elements of Strategic Wellness in the Workplace

Healthy Profits: The 5 Elements of Strategic Wellness in the Workplace is now available. Dr. Kirsti A. Dyer has contributed the chapter on Loss in the Workplace to this new resource coordinated by Sandra Larkin written to promote Health and Wellness...

Healthy School Fundraisers

Being a health-conscious and eco-conscious parent is hard these days when schools are pressuring us along with friends and family to buy junk food, low quality products and a variety of paper products that are not just needed. Fundraising doesn't hav...

Helmets for Operation Helmet

Everyone needs a helmet! This lens is in support of Project Help on Squidoo. Make a Lens, Support the Troops, Raise Funds for Operation Helmet. 100% of the proceeds of this lens are donated to Operation Helmet.

Help a Child Cope with Loss and Grief

Children and adolescents are not immune to facing loss, death, dying and grief; they encounter loss and will experience a grief response.

Much as we, as parents and teacher, might want to protect and shelter children and try to create a world for the...

Help a Child Go Back to School with Operation Blessing

You are invited to get your family, friends, clubs and church groups involved and put together Pencil Case Kits as part of Operation Blessing's Pencil Case Kit project.

Building Exitement & Confidence

Crossing the dirt floor, a child approached...

Holiday Blues - Feeling Sad, Lonely or Depressed During the Holidays?

For many people instead of the holidays being a time when "the days are merry and bright," they are more likely to be experiencing the blues for many different reasons.

For some people the holiday season can be a very difficult time time of...

HONOR OUR HEROES

God put this in my heart after I went through some photographs of armed servicemen.
I hope it conveys the immense thankfulness I have for the fallen soldiers and our forces today.
If not for them.. where would I be?
May God bless them, their friends...

Hope Quotes

Hope can be a bit difficult to pin down, an elusive emotion, but one that we cannot seem to live without. It is defined as a general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled. Hope is having a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circu...

Host a Mad Hatter Party or Tea Party

A Mad Hatter Party or a Mad Hatter's Tea Party is a fun party idea for children and adults alike. Along with Alice in Wonderland Tea Parties, the Mad Hatter Party and Tea Party have been becoming more trendy as a birthday party theme for children.

A...

Host a Mamma Mia Party for the DVD Release

Mamma Mia quickly became the musical hit of summer 2008. This December pick your favorite character and go as a favorite Mamma Mia character at your DVD Release Party. Here are some great ideas and themes to choose from. You can even throw your own M...

How Famous Children Cope with Grief in the Public Eye

Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult for most people. Coping with the loss of a loved one in the public eye is even more difficult. Now try to imagine being a child coping with the death of a beloved parent and you may begin to understan...

How Giant Squids Do Halloween

Okay Giant Squids, it's time to show your stuff again for this contest. What is your favorite Halloween costume? Have you already used it or will it debut this year? Do you have a spooktacular recipe for a Halloween treat? A ghoulishly delightful tal...

How To Add Amazon Widgets To Your Lens

Have you wished you could add one of those cool carousel widgets on your lens? Or a contextual product cloud? How about a big preview of your Amazon aStore?

Well, now you can. With a little (actually BIG!) help of Clearspring, the widget network, an...

How to Become a Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire

I picked up the latest Fancy Nancy book at the store this weekend, Fancy Nancy Explorers Extraordinaire and realized it may be an answer to this summer's dilemma of what to do to keep the kids busy and entertained.

After reading the book, I realized...

How to Become a Squidoo Charity

Squidoo was founded by Seth Godin for one purpose, to raise a hundred million dollars for charity. To do this Squidoo would like to help NonProfits raise money, drive traffic to your website and spread your story about your charity.

According to Set...

How to Buy Agasweet Flavored Agave Nectar

Health experts and nutritionists agree - agave nectar is a great alternative to refined and artificial sweeteners. Made from 100% pure organic agave syrup, Agasweet flavored agave nectar offers a whole new world of healthy gourmet recipes to diabetic...

How to Host a Child's Tea Party

Having a Tea Party is a great way to spend some quality time with your child or grandchild. Whether an informal tea party for just you and your children or a more formal tea party with more friends, tea parties can be a lot of fun for the little kids...

How to Host a Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Hosting a Fancy Nancy Tea Party is a Tres Elegant and Tres Magnifique idea for your favorite Fancy Nancy fan and her friends (or family).

For those who don't know Fancy Nancy is the lovable young character created by writer Jane O'Connor and illustr...

How to Make a Christmas Spirit Jar

Keeping the Christmas Spirit alive the year 'round is something that many people would like to do. I came up with the idea of creating a Christmas Spirit Jar after reading the quote by Harlan Miller, I wish we could put up some of the Christmas s...

How to Make a Pink Clover Who Hat or Pink Clover - Easy Halloween Costumes

It's easy to become a Who or Horton the Elephant for Halloween. All you need is a few pipe cleaners a large pom pom and a little time. With a few twists and turns you'll soon have your own Pink Clover Who Hat or Pink Clover Accessory.

Horton Hears a...

How to make an eBook

I've had a lot of success with eBook publishing and I get asked a lot about the mechanics. Here's my version--your mileage may vary!

How To Make Bento Boxed Meal Recipes

Have you already heard about Bento? Do you love preparing meals in lunch boxes?

Bento is very much like a packed lunch or meal in a food container such as lunch boxes which is intricately arranged in your own tastes and you can add whatever dishes a...

How to Make Horton Hears a Who Headband Ears - Easy Halloween Costumes

It's easy to become Horton Hears a Who for Halloween. All you need is a headband, a few pipe cleaners, some blue paper, yarn or a large pom pom and a little time. With a few cuts of paper, some twisting and turning you'll soon have your own Horton He...

How to Prevent Getting H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu

On June 10, 2009 the World Health Organization finally raised the level of concern about the H1N1 Flu to a level 6. H1N1 Flu has become the first 21st century flu pandemic. WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan was quoted as saying "With today's ann...

How To Say I Love You (Before It's Too Late)

How often do we say "I love you"? When a friend or a loved one dies, we wish we'd said "I love you" more often. But then it is too late...

"I love you" seems to be a "loaded" statement. It requires a form of commitment to say these words. We might h...

How to Succeed on Squidoo: The Best Squidoo Tips Ever

The Squidoo Community is made up of a huge network of real people, most of whom are super-friendly and very helpful. If you're new to Squidoo, the best way to start is to jump right in and build a lens. Here are some of the best Squidoo tips and reso...

How to Use the Donations Module

Squidoo's Donations module now makes it even easier for lens readers to donate to charity.

With the Donations module readers that want to support the charity can click the Donate button and give a little directly to the charity.

Remember a dollar h...

How to Use the Polaroid Module

The Polaroid Module allows lensmasters to quickly upload a single picture to create a Polaroid-like image within the lens, a photo with a white border.

The benefit of the Polaroid Module is that you can upload a large image easily without needing to...

How to Wash Your Hands

Hand Washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection. Every year more than 164 million school days are lost due to illness. In light of the recent concerns of Swine Flu, washing your hands is one of the most important...

How to Write a Condolence Letter

Finding the right words to write a condolence letter or sympathy note may be challenging, yet the benefits can be immeasurable. A well-written, heart-felt condolence letter is a show of your support and sympathy for the person grieving the death of a...

How to Write a Condolence Note or a Sympathy Note

Taking a bit of time to write a condolence note or condolence letter can be a great source of comfort and provide a gift of healing for a friend or a loved one who is grieving a loss.

According to research by Hallmark, Americans send nearly 125 mill...

How to Write a Sympathy Card

Sending your sympathy following the death of a loved one or a major loss is still best done by sending a hand-written card, a note or a letter.

It is estimated that Americans send nearly 125 million sympathy cards annually for many different types o...

How to Write an Obituary

For many people the obituary section is the first one read in the morning newspaper each day. An obituary may be the last words written about a person after they die.

This lens explores different aspects of obituaries or death notices including usef...

How Will I Survive the NICU? Advice for NICU Parents and NICU Families

This lens was created to help parents survive in the NICU after they have gotten past the initial shock period, covered in the first lens My Baby's in the NICU: Now What? The focus of this lens is on the later phases of the NICU experience--the next...

How-To Make a Silk Floral Swag

I love to decorate my home, and I am especially fond of floral arrangements. I love 'em all! Silk swags, grapevine wreaths, spring flowers in a cute little vase...
The one thing I don't care for is the sometimes expensive price tag that goes along wi...

HTML Tips for Color

Color can be applied via HTML tags to fonts, borders and backgrounds.

squidoo.com/basichtml and squidoo.com/advancedhtml show how to implement these colors.

This lens however isn't going to show how the code is applied, but is a repository for the...

I'll Be Home for Christmas - Coping with the Holidays

The classic song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," is a song about longing to be home with the ones that you love. Listening to this beautiful melody and lyrics is one way of being home for a bit even when you're far apart...if only in your dr...

Idol Gives Back - American Idol Helps Others

For the second year running, American Idol and fans helped those who are less fortunate in the United States and around the world through Idol Gives Back.

The second special night aired Wednesday, April 9th starting at 7:30/6:30 central on your Fox...

Ignaz Semmelweis

Ignaz Semmelweis was one of the first physicians to recognize the importance of Hand Washing prior to examining patients.

Having spent so much time washing hands prior to seeing patients and prior to scrubbing into surgery, it is hard for me to imag...

Imagine - Remembering John Lennon 1940 - 1980

John Lennon's anthem of peace and hope has been one of my favorite songs since college. This is a collection of many different versions of one of the greatest songs of peace of all times "Imagine."

News of his sudden death in 1980 came during finals...

Imagine Peace & Love Gifts for Mom, Dad, Kids and More

Looking for a special gift for your Mom, Mother or Mum? How about one for your Dad, Father or Daddy? Why not choose one that spreads the message of peace and love? Inspired by Imagine Peace and Valentine's Day, the Imagine Peace - Imagine Love Store...

International Day of Peace

Since 1981 the United Nations and people around the world have celebrated the International Day of Peace. This holiday was established for "commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and people."

Since 2001 Sept...

Josh Groban

Josh Groban is an remarkable performer with a voice than can easily handle pop and rock music as well as classical. Generally classified as 'adult contemporary' Josh Groban is among a new generation of musicians and performers defining a new genre of...

Josh Groban - The Virtual Concert on Squidoo

If I were to pick a current artist to host a Virtual Concert for Charity, I would pick the very talented, and very giving Josh Groban to raise funds for his own remarkable charity, the Josh Groban Foundation, otherwise known as the Grobanites for Cha...

Josh Groban - Touching the Soul - Healing the Grieving Heart

The first time I realized the healing effect of listening to Josh Groban sing was watching him sing 'To Where You Are' on an episode of Ally McBeal in 2001.

David E. Kelly wrote the special Christmas episode as a tribute to those who had died on Sep...

Journey of Hearts - Grief, Loss & Transitions

 

Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response.

In the fall of 2007 Jo...

Just Say 'No' to Power Cell Energy Balls - A Consumer Health Warning

As a physician, nutrition instructor and parent, I find several things wrong with the Power Cell Energy Ball product and marketing strategy.

This company is promoting a caffeinated, vitamin-fortified gumball as a 'nutritious snack' with all the visu...

Karito Kids Dolls Let Kids Give

The Multi-award winning Karito Kids Dolls have helped solve a bit of an impasse in our household. For the past few years my daughters have been wanting to get large 21 inch dolls (American Girl Style), which I haven't been too keen on investing q...

Keep a Child Alive

A single dollar can make a difference in the life of a child with HIV. Keep A Child Alive is an urgent response to the AIDS pandemic ravaging Africa.

25 million people have already dead from AIDS, the disease continues, wiping out whole societies, t...

Keep Wildlife Wild

People who do not grow up around Wildlife may not realize the importance of keeping our wildlife wild.

Interacting with or feeding wild animals can seem like a fun thing to do, but it can have serious consequences for both the animals and the people...

Kevin Bardsley: Facing Adversity, Helping Others

Kevin Bardsley, known simply as The Dad, is the 2007 Readers Digest Hero of the Year. His heroism began by accident, when his 12-year-old son, Garrett, went missing during a Boy Scout camping trip in Utah's Uinta Mountains in August 2004. Garrett's b...

Knit One Save One

Save the Children is asking knitters and crocheters to knit or crochet one baby cap by December 31, 2008 and then to write a personal note to the President-elect asking him to lead the way to save millions of babies globally.

Knit One Save One is a...

Kseniya Simonova - Sand Artist

The next Susan Boyle may have come from the Ukraine. Kseniya Simonova is not a singer. Instead she is an amazing artist and storyteller. Her means of conveying a story is not with words, but by running her hands through the sand.

Kseniya Simonova is...

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace is an national and international program designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts when they hike, camp, picnic, snowshoe, run, bike, hunt, paddle, ride horses, fish, ski or climb. Th...

Let there be Peace on Earth and Let it Begin with Me

It is within us all to promote peace on our planet.

This lense is dedicated to the everyday people doing extraordinary things to bring peace.

I have also added VITAL information on what YOU can do to bring peace to the world.

Let's Stop Polluting the Oceans!

Plastics are devastating our oceans and sea creatures.

A few months ago, I presented to a group of 7th graders about the harmful effects of plastics, especially in our oceans. Oprah also brought attention to the problem after seeing a video of the P...

Living Life with Gratitude

Many of the simple things in life can be reasons for being grateful. These are often things that we tend to take for granted--our health, family, friends, our livelihood--until they are brought to our attention or taken away.

Remembering to be grate...

Loss, Grief and Bereavement

Loss is the disappearance of something cherished, often the death of a person, loss of a relationship, loss of a job or loss of health. Grief is the entire response--mind, body and spirit--to the loss. Bereavement is the often term used when the loss...

Mad Hatter Halloween Costumes

The Mad Hatter might just be the unique costume to try this year for Halloween. A favorite costume for men, women and children, with Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland scheduled to open in 2010 you'll be ahead of the Halloween costume trends being a Ma...

Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments

Making your own ornaments is a creative and fun family
Do-It-Yourself project. These pretty ornaments are as
individual as the person making them an they make great gifts.
Supplies are readily available at local craft stores like Michaels,
Ben Frankl...

Make, Manage & Promote a Squidoo Charity Group

Creating a Group on Squidoo is another way to help raise funds and promote your favorite charity. A Squidoo Group is a great way to organize and feature lenses made by your supporters and help spread the message of your charity.

You can also set the...

Malaria No More - Lets You Give More this Christmas

This Christmas a generous donor is allowing your gift giving dollars to do more. Until December 31, your gift of a net is doubled. Every dollar of any gift you make to end malaria in Africa will be matched, up to $250,000! So a gift of one net become...

Mamma Mia! - The Movie, The Music, The Musical, The Song

Mamma Mia was the much anticipated summer film of 2008. It is based on the very popular West End and Broadway Musical, Mamma Mia. Mamma Mia originally was a song released in 1975 by the Swedish group, ABBA. It became a smash hit for the summer.

The...

Mamma Mia! The Movie

Mamma Mia is being described as the feel good cinema event of the summer. This highly anticipated movie musical is already generating Oscar buzz for Meryl Streep.

Mamma Mia, the film, is an adaptation of the worldwide production of the smash hit mus...

Mandala Gifts for Children, Teens and Adults

Introducing children to Mandalas and Mandala making makes a unique holiday gift that will last long after the holidays. Mandalas can help children, tweens and teens draw, focus, calm down and even to learn a bit about math, symmetry and geometry shap...

Marianne Williamson - Superhero, Spiritual Activist

Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author, lecturer, a Spiritual Activist and the Founder of the Peace Alliance, a citizen action organization representing a growing constituency for peace.

For spearheading the Campaign for a Department of Peace...

Mattie Stepanek

Mattie Stepanek wanted to be known as a poet, peacemaker and philosopher who played. Even though he had a rare form of muscular dystrophy, dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy, Mattie was able to accomplish a lot in his short life. He was not limited...

Meet Escala

Gaining notoriety on Britain's Got Talent in 2008, Escala is a classical crossover group that is taking not the UK and the US by storm. This unique electronic string quartet made their US debut on the Oprah Winfrey Show in May 2009, with a style that...

Memorial Photography or Postmortem Photography

While many people do not think of photographing loved ones after they have died, the practice of memorial postmortem photography or photographing a loved one after their death was common practice in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Memorial Photography or...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Located at the Pacific ocean's edge off the Coast of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean. The Aquarium is home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants.

The...

More Helmets for Operation Helmet

More Helmets for Operation Helmet looks at two more areas where helmets come in handy protecting people--when Rock Climbing and when Bicycling.

This lens is another lens created to benefit Operation Helmet as part of the Project Help Lensraiser.

Op...

More Squidoodles

A collection of more Squidoodles* created for other causes, most importantly for SquidAid and the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge. Also included are Squidoodles that I have created for the two groups that I manage, the Imagine Peace Group and the Grief &a...

Music Therapy - A Harmonious Complementary Therapy

According to the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. 

Music therapy improves the quali...

My Good Deed - Change the World

How will you remember 9/11? Pledge your good deed for 9/11 in memory of those lost September 11, 2001 and turn 9/11 into a national day of service and compassion.

My Good Deed is a non-profit public benefit corporation that was founded in 2002 to hon...

My New Blue Dell Laptop

Our assignment for the second week of the Giant Squid Summer School Challenge was to make a lens on our most cherished possession.

It only too me a few seconds to realize that what I would want to save the most (after family) would be the new Midnig...

My NICU Baby has Died: Now What?

Many parents consider the loss of a child to be the highest level of loss. The information on the site cannot take away the intense pain and sorrow you are feeling. Instead I offer information, resources and support that others who have been in simil...

My NICU Baby is Dying: Now What?

This lens is developed to support the 1,000's of NICU Parents each year who must face the difficult realization that their NICU baby will not be discharged to home because their NICU baby is dying. Each year nearly 30,000 infants die in the United St...

My Squidoo Master's Thesis

In June the invitation was issued to "Get your Giant Squid Masters Degree this summer!" by joining the Giant Squid Summer School. Over an 8 week term Giant Squids would learn how to become Giant Squid Master, learning from the Giant Squid greats to t...

My Two Front Teeth - the Song

Inspired by a sea of smiling second graders all missing their front teeth, in 1944 Donald Gardner penned the Christmas Classic, "All I want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth." At the time he was teaching music at public schools in Smithtown, New Yo...

MyGreenSac on Zazzle

We know that Reusable Shopping bags are good for the environment. MyGreenSac's™ Reusable Designer Bags gives you a chance to "Go Green" in style so you will "Love Green" and "Live Green."

The MyGreenSac™ bags were designed by Green Doc to...

MyTwoFrontTeeth.org

MyTwoFrontTeeth.org is a nonprofit provider of online services which bring personalization, efficiency and simplicity to the charitable gift-giving efforts of community organizations throughout the country.

MyTwoFrontTeeth.org enables dozens of char...

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson was a talented Tony award winning actress who stared in both film and on the stage. She was the wife of Liam Neeson, daughter of Vanessa Redgrave and Tony Richardson.

She was a dedicated AIDS advocate, raising funds to help find a...

Natasha Richardson - Organ Donor

I have been following to the news about the sudden accident and untimely death of Natasha Richardson and blogging about it in my Grief Edublog.

I have been hopeful that the family might be able to see the pain of their own grief to consider giving t...

National Day of Service

The National Day of Service occurs on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is a day when everyone is encouraged to spend the day commemorating Martin Luther King and participating in some type of community service.

In 2009 the National Day of Service is o...

Nature Rocks

We have been taking the girls hiking and letting them explore in nature since they were very young.

I believe that instilling them with a sense of wonder and letting them experience nature is one of the greatest gifts that I can give them.

When I f...

Nature Study With Children

Studying nature with children can be a rewarding and educational pastime. It can help them understand science better. Nature study can help children understand their surroundings and learn to be observant.

Never Forget

When tragedy strikes it can make the news and rally a nation together. For a moment in time we feel the loss and we have compassion for those that were directly impacted like family members and friends. Time passes and many tragedies join the history...

Never Say Never Again

It is not every day that we have an encounter - or experience an event - which changes not only the fabric of our lives, but in a sense, the very way in which we perceive certain things, forever. Some people will live to a ripe old age without ever h...

NICU Parent Support Lens

This NICU Parent Support lens was created to organize our various lenses and provide an overview of the information, support, encouragement and resources for NICU Parents and Families, those whose newborns are hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive C...

Nothing But Nets

Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa.

Malaria*, which was eradicated from the United States over 50 years ago, still claims one child's life worldwide every 30...

Nurturing Imagination

When my boys turned 7 and 4, a dear friend gave them each one of the best gifts they've ever received.  They were capes, homemade capes made from a silky king-sized bed sheet she had picked up at a yard sale. Perfect props to help them us...

Obama or Clinton - We Have a Democratic Nominee

The race is between the two leading democratic contenders--Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton--has been one not seen in recent history, nearly splitting the Democratic Party between the two presidential hopefuls.

I've updated the lens to give you a ch...

Oggz - Color Changing Lights are Unique Holiday Gifts

I discovered these color changing orbs a couple of years ago and their relaxing properties. These color morphing lights - eggs, spheres, orbs and cubes - have a mesmerizing, soothing and relaxing effect.

The Oggz and color morphing lights...

One Laptop Per Child the Gift that Gives Twice for Christmas in 2008

In 2007 Americans bought 100,000 laptops for children across the world. This year, One Laptop Per Child hopes to give 1 million laptops to children in the least developed countries around the world for 2008.

Once again you can give a laptop and get...

Online Donations for Wikipedia

Wikipedia is a free web based encyclopedia. This project went public on Jaunuary 15, 2001. It currently has over 2,669,992 articles in English only, all of which are contributed by volunteers across the globe. Wikipedia is multilingual i.e., it suppo...

Online Giving - uPlej

uPlej (pronounced 'you pledge') is a Professional Fund Raising organization. They have combined social networking and charitable giving through a powerful, yet simple system for individuals, businesses and charities to raise money for their favorite...

Operation Helmet Saves Soldiers' Lives

The troops were sent into the Iraq and Afghanistan wars with helmets designed to protect against bullets but not against blast forces from IED's and other new types of combat dangers.

Without the necessary replacement pads, our soldiers are exposed...

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Gail Winfrey is thought to be the most influential woman in the world now. She is also considered to be the most philanthropic African-American of all time and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the United States.

Oprah, as she is kno...

Organic Flavored Agave Nectar and Diabetic Sweetener - Low Glycemic Agasweet

Recipes and information on Agasweet flavored agave nectar, which due to its extremely low glycemic index rating is a perfect alternative sweetener, suitable even for most diabetics! Agave syrup is a 100 percent organic and natural sweetener for every...

Orka Steamers and Other Silicon Kitchen Products

The Orka Multi-steamer was the steamer that I decided to splurge on recently and purchase after reluctantly going in search of a new steamer. (Unfortunately my old trusty Rubbermaid steamer was showing signs of age and I needed something new.)

After...

Our Favorite Local Restaurant - Our Own Kitchen

Looking for options for traditional fast food recipes was something I started doing even before I started teaching Nutrition.

Since teaching Nutrition and understanding the impact of Fast Food on my children, other children and adults, I've looked f...

Over 50 Ways You Can "Change The World" Using Squidoo!

I bet you didn't know that building a lens could change the world...well I'm here to tell you that it can!

Think about it...if every Lensmaster on Squidoo created 1 lens per month and donated the funds to Charity that would add up to a heck of a lot...

Paralympics Winter and Summer Games

The Summer Paralympics in 2008 were held in Beijing, China, with the 2010 Winter Paralympics being staged from 12 to 21 March (2010) in Vancouver, Canada.

The Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games is to take place in Vancouver and al...

Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik 9/11 Widows Live Beyond the 11th

Turning a tragedy into a tribute is one of the ways for survivors to keep going and and keep living after the traumatic loss of a loved one.

Introducing my superheroes...Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik, two 9/11 widows on a heroic mission to overco...

Patrick Duffy and The Crab

This funny webisode featured on YouTube came to my attention via a Tweet from the Huffington Post, "Patrick Duffy And A Crab Watch 'American Idol' (VIDEO)." The message was too intriguing so I had to follow.

The clip was so funny, I decided to creat...

Peace Crane - Origami Paper Cranes for Peace

Paper cranes have been used a symbol of peace since the second world war. In the 1950's a young girl Sadako Sasaki, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing, but a victim of atom bomb disease (leukemia), hoped to fold 1,000 cranes to grant her wish while...

Peace Ornaments - Hope Ornaments - Ornaments to Remember

A special selection of Ornaments Ornaments to inspire peace to honor and remember loved ones who are facing challenges or have died year 'round.

Some of the Ornaments are designed for high quality porcelain and available through Cafe Press stores; oth...

Pink Pickled Eggs Recipe

Easter at our house, since I was a kid, has always included pink pickled eggs. They're fun, they're easy to make, they're pretty, and they taste delicious!

In case you're wondering, pickled eggs don't really taste like pickles. I'm not sure how to...

Planet Pixies

When I got an email encouraging parents to buy eco-friendly dolls and toys for their children in celebration of Earth Day, I had to investigate. My curiosity was piqued when I saw a the cute little featured pixie dolls.

I discovered that these cloth...

Pocket Cemetery

The recent series of celebrity deaths has brought a new way to grieve and remember someone who has died with your iPhone to light.

The Pocket Cemetery is an application that has been available for iPhone for some time. With this application people c...

Project Help Lensraiser on Squidoo

Simply by making a lens on Squidoo, you can be helping protect the troops from traumatic brain injury and raise funds for Operation Helmet, a 100% volunteer, non-partisan, charitable organization.

Operation Helmet currently provides needed helmet up...

Protect, Nurture and Love

Protect, Nurture and Love is a theme carried throughout the career of this amazing photographer and humanitarian. This lens is part of A December Charity Challenge "Spirit of the Season Challenge" and I thought it would perfect to do a lens on someon...

Puzzle Balls by Ravensburger and Esphera 360

If you are looking for a unique puzzle gift this year, consider the Puzzle Ball from Ravensburger or the Esphera 360 Sphere Art. I stumbled across these looking at Black Friday deals on Amazon and decided that one of these globe puzzles would make a...

Raising Healthy Children for Life

Health 4 Life helps put the focus on raising healthy kids by providing education and resources for schools and families to encourage healthy choices, good nutrition and daily physically activity in a fun and enjoyable manner.

Health 4 Life is a simpl...

Rajays - Squidoo Angel

In April of 2009, I was honored with the status of a Squid Angel. Squidoo Angels are dedicated lensmasters that help bring to spotlight good and passionate lenses and remove junk and incomplete lenses from high lensranking.

Like any Angel, I have be...

Randy Pausch

It is highly likely that Dr. Randy Pausch lasting legacy may not come for his work in Computer Science, his field of expertise. His lasting legacy is likely to come from a lecture that has become know as "The Last Lecture" teaching people about "Real...

Reach Out and Read - Promoting Early Childhood Literacy

Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national non-profit organization that promotes early literacy, because growing up healthy means growing up with books. During visits to the pediatrician, children get new books and parents get advice about the importance...

Remember September Mail Art Project

This Creative, Commemorative Mail Art Project was developed by Gail Ellspermann in 2002 as a way for people to remember those who had died on September 11, 2001.

Through the use of art, participants are encouraged to express their feelings and refl...

Remembering on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than just the day when the pool opens for the summer. Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States set aside to remember and honor all of the military personnel who died in the service of their country.

Originally cel...

Remembering to Bring the Reusable Bags!

It's happened to most of us. Despite the best intentions to pick reusable bags over paper or plastic, there is still the problem of remembering to bring the reusable bags. You go shopping and get to the checkout line and realize you've forgotten to b...

Reusable Snack Bags - Reusable Sandwich Bags

My interest in finding ways to use reusable snack bags, reusable sandwich bags and reusable produce bags intensified after making the lens on Reducing the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.

I realized when figuring out 15 Ways to Minimize Your Impact on t...

Road Side Litter And How You Can Help

Welcome! If you are looking for a way to control your weight and support your community you are in the right place. If you live on the Gig Harbor or Key Peninsula in Washington State you will want to check out our Litter Free Roads lens.

...

Room to Read

Room to Read partners with local communities throughout the developing world to establish schools, libraries, and other educational infrastructure.

They seek to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education is a lifelong gift...

Ryan White

Ryan White was diagnosed with full-blown AIDS at age 13, in a time where society was still ignorant and fearful of HIV and AIDS.  He contracted it through a Factor 8 treatment, which was a popular treatment at the time for hemophilia, a conditio...

Sadako Sasaki

Sadako Sasaki was only two years old when the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. At the age of 11, she was diagnosed with Leukemia, or the "Atomic Bomb Disease."

Her courage in the face of her cancer and determination to fold 1,000 paper crane...

Santa's Little Helpers - Charity Christmas Game for Kids

Santa needs a little help spreading around a little bit of Christmas joy and charity this season. This game is for children to play to have them share in the holiday gift-giving spirit.

Receiving gifts isn't nearly as rewarding as giving them. Y...

Save Energy - You Have the Power.

Simple actions can make a difference in saving energy, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment and climate change.

Simple things such as Turning off Lights, Powering Down Appliances and Watching the Water You Use can make a big diffe...

Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Welcome to my lens. I entered it into the Squidoo Thanksgiving Cookoff (for Charity) and it was selected! The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has been given $1,000.

I really wanted to join this contest in the hopes of earning money for this won...

Screamfree Parenting

Maybe since it is to close to the end of the summer, maybe because I feel that I've over committed for the summer, but I have been finding myself feeling frazzled and stressed, which is finding it's way to my kids. I hate to admit but this book on "S...

Selective Mutism

The purpose of this lens is to raise awareness around the area of Selective Mutism, especially to those who will come across children in the school environment who display some form of selective mutism.

I hope my case study & thoughts will give you...

Sewing and Crafts

I decided to do a lens on my love for sewing and crafts, and hope to meet some of you with similar interests. I've been at it for years, and want to share what I do. At one time or another, I've tried most everything- embroidery, needlepoint, appliqu...

Sherlock Holmes 2009

The new Sherlock Holmes film starring Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as his side kick Dr. Watson is the one film that I would like to see most for the holidays. It is scheduled to open on Christmas Day.

This new version of Sherloc...

Simple HTML tricks to use with Squidoo

Squidoo has a nice editor for your lenses, but things can be improved. This lens will show you some simple tricks to include more than possible with simply using the editor.

These tricks should be used in modules like the link list, or the write modu...

Smile Though Your Heart is Aching

A simple strategy for how to survive those most difficult of days...just smile. This lens includes a specially selected collection of videos with different versions of the classic song "Smile" written by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner and Geo...

Spirit of the Season Challenge

The Spirit of the Season Challenge is all about sharing that special holiday spirit that comes around once a year. This Holiday challenge gives lensmasters a chance to share what the holiday spirit means to them, share what they plan to do to spread...

Spirit of the Season Challenge Incentives

With any Squidoo charity challenge the greatest incentive is knowing that you have make a lens to benefit a charity.

The Spirit of the Season Challenge Incentives are being generously donated by giving lensmasters to sweeten the pot and make partici...

Spooky Halloween Meal

Our Halloween tradition for the last six years has been to create a Spooky Halloween Meal for my grade-school-aged daughters. We always hold the Halloween dinner at my parents house.

This lens contains the Menu of items and recipes that we have used...

Squid Art

After I wrote my lens entitled Squidoo for fun and non-profit, I decided that I had so much fun creating some of the Squidoodles and other graphics, that I would start a collection of them. I'll add to them as I go, but feel free to offer suggestions...

Squid-Stats

Squidoo provides lensmasters with a great deal of information about people who visit your lenses.  This information includes where visitors are coming from, where they go, and what they purchase.

This information can be used to increase the traff...

Squidgets & Squidlets | Squidster's Squidoo Mascots

I love Squidoo, and think it's only fitting to give my lenses a little mascot to show how much I care.

Squidoo gives us non-techies all these great tools to build our lenses and I just like to put a cherry on top with my squidgets and the smaller, l...

SquidKiva - A Kiva Community for Squidoo Lensmasters

SquidKiva is a Kiva Community of members from the Squidoo community. Kiva facilitates micro-loans to individuals worldwide that would otherwise not be afforded the opportunity to open or expand their small business.

All squidoo lensmasters are welco...

Squidoo Activists for Charity

Squidoo Activists were developed with purpose of the Activists is a group that focuses on charity. Over the summer of 2008 the Activists hosted many different charity challenges and created resources to help others raise funds for charity.

The Squid...

Squidoo Charity Fund - Donate Your Squidoo Lens Royalties

The Squidoo Charity Fund was developed for lensmasters who want to donate their royalties to charity, but cannot make a decision where to send them.

This is the default payment setting on all new lenses. A different charity (or charities) is chosen...

Squidoo CSS - my favorite code to spice up a lens

I've gathered my favorite Squidoo-code for later reference. I'm tired of trying to find that specific lens I used a css effect on and then having to go to edit-mode, copy paste, and then go back to the lens I was working on. This lens will he...

Squidoo Design Headquarters

FREE Squidoo Design Group -- Group for everyone. Over 200 completed Logos

Squidoo SuperHero Project

The goal of the Squidoo SuperHero Project is to create 5 lenses for charity about heroes who have inspired you, mentored you, changed the way you see the world, or just made you smile.

The SuperHero Project is the brainchild of Anne Reidy, Non-Profi...

Squidoodles for Happythanksmasaween

The idea for the Squidoodle* lens came from a posting on the Squidu Forum. One post lead to another...one became SquidYule Carols, another, the Squidoodle page.

Here is a collection of the Happythanksmasaween* Holiday inspired Squidoodles (a.k.a Squi...

Squidoodles for the Virtual Concerts on Squidoo

This collection of Musical Squids, or Squidoodles* was created for use in the Virtual Concert Week on Squidoo. Squidoo Activists and lensmasters are invited to use these Musical Squids on their lenses, in any module except the main one (We want the l...

Star Charts: Reward Charts for Kids

We all crave a gold star or reward badge that says "I'm special!" or "I did it!". Kids really respond to praise and encouragement-that's why star charts or chore charts are an excellent tool for building positive behaviors and self esteem, or for hel...

Steptember - A Celebration of Being Active and Healthy Eating

September is America On the Move's national month long celebration highlighting the benefits of active living and healthy eating.

American on the Move is encouraging everyone to move more and eat healthier during the month of September. Take the Ste...

Strawberry Fields Forever: John Lennon

Rolling Stone Magazine cited John Lennon as saying he often considered "Strawberry Fields Forever" his greatest accomplishment with the Beatles. (posted on Rolling Stone's online News Blog on December 9, 2004). ~ This lens is about John Lennon's song...

Susan Boyle

Saturday April 11, 2009 was the first show in the latest season of Britain's Got Talent. That was when viewers first met Susan Boyle.

Not living in the UK myself, I hadn't seen the show until the 14th. And I never would have had I not seen a link to...

Take a Trip Underground to Visit The Catacombs....and the Dead

Far beneath the city streets of Paris lies the bone remains of more than 6 million people, in an elaborate labyrinth of passages, tunnels and corridors. It is a place of mystery, of intrigue, of history and of death.

One can easily get lost or diso...

Tangerine - Spring's Hottest Color

Tangerine is by far this year's juiciest color.

Learn how to accessorize using this happy color as a bold fashion statement. Find out who looks best wearing tangerine and which colors to best match this delightfully delicious color with.

Shop for t...

Teach Peace

I truly believe that kindness matters and if we can strengthen the trait of compassion that humans show to one another, animals, and their environment it would rule out many of the problems and challenges we face in the world today and for our childr...

Teaching Children About Germs

For children germs are invisible things that cause them to get sick. Remembering to do things like washing their hands or covering a cough may not come easily.

Helping children understand about germs is to find ways to help them 'see' the ge...

Ten Tips for a Bless-Worthy Squidoo Lens

Being a Squid Angel is a responsibility I take very seriously. I'm currently serving my third term as a Squid Angel, and am thrilled to have an opportunity to recognize and reward Squidoo lenses worthy of a boost. It's exciting to meet...

The 1918 Flu Pandemic or Spanish Flu

In 1918 much of the world was at war. The world would soon come under siege by something much smaller and deadlier than enemy forces. More people would die because of this this small invader than were killed during the entire first world war.

Betwee...

The Anonymous Alcoholic - A Superhero

We are told that most alcoholics never make it into recovery. They die prematurely - in car accidents, from liver and heart diseases, or a variety of other related causes. Of those who find the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous or similar institutions of...

The Arlington Ladies

For more than 35 years, the Arlington Ladies volunteers have represented veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard at every funeral at Arlington National Cemetery.

Currently 195 Arlington Ladies, volunteer time to pay tribute to nation's...

The Best Christmas Wish Ever

"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more."  Maybe the Grinch was on to something. Take a moment and think about what makes the Holiday season impor...

The Best Kiss Ever

Ummmmm.

Hershey's.  Special Dark Chocolate.  Kiss.

The best kiss ever.

Did we say ummmmm?

The Crochet Angel

Someone I admire (JaguarJulie) has encouraged me to start a shop on Etsy to sell my Earth Friendly Shopping Bags.

I gave the idea some careful consideration. After all, I do have my "Hats For Homeless" project to consider. The concept of having my o...

The Elders - The Global Elders

The idea for the Global elders started in 1999 with a conversation between Peter Gabriel and Richard Branson. Their idea of The Elders was to create a new gathering of world leaders who will come together to guide and support our "global village."

F...

The Final Countdown to 01.20.09 - George W. Bush's Final Day

We've started the Final Countdown to the last day that George W. Bush is in office, January 20, 2009. You can watch the Countdown clock on this lens, tick off the days, hours, minutes and seconds.

The Final Countdown lens was inspired by my husband...

The First Thanksgiving Foods

If you were eating at the First Thanksgiving, you would discover that your Thanksgiving favorites might not have been served. The foods served for that first meal were very different than what we typically think of as a modern Thanksgiving Feast with...

The GI Bill - Education Benefits for Our Veterans

The GI Bill, which is officially known as Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, PL346, 58 Statutes at Large 284, afforded many US veterans the chance to further their education.

This page is about this excellent benefit to our veterans.

The Health Benefits of Altruism - How Giving Back is Good For You

Being altruistic, or reaching out to help others, not only benefits the person being helped, but practicing altruism also has many benefits for the person doing the helping. 

Altruism is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is a g...

The Hitchhikers Guide to The Squidoo Lens Creation Universe!

Hi Folks as a volunteer forum moderator of the Squidoo Forum, and Squidoo Angel, over time I have collected a vast knowledge base of lenses and articles pertaining to building great Squidoo lenses. I use this extensive collection of resources to hel...

The Last Beatles Concert EVER

On January 30, 1969, The Beatles gave their final live performance on the rooftop of the Apple Records building at 3 Savile Row, London.

I was born in the Sixties during the height of Beatlemania. My parents played Beatles records all day long (and...

The Last Lecture

My background includes caring for those those who are facing the end of life. I have been in awe of the human spirit shown by those facing their final life challenge. I was amazed when I read Randy Pausch's inspirational story. He has shown amazing c...

The Moomins

My mother is from Finland, so I grew up reading stories from Moomin Valley about critters called the Moomins and all of their friends. Moomins love nature and all her creatures. They possess a tolerant and open attitude toward life with a very strong...

The Muppets Version of Bohemian Rhapsody

An unlikely paring of Queen's rock-opera classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and Jim Henson's Muppets has created a video that has gone viral on YouTube.

Muppets Studio has redone Queen's classic Bohemian Rhapsody featuring everyone's favorite Muppets chara...

The Oldest People Who Have.....Done Things You Wouldn't Expect Them to Do!

Baby Boomers have been called the first self-indulgent generation. We are accused of not wanting to grow old. Well, who does want to grow old? We are just the first generation who isn't going to allow it to happen. However, the people you see here ar...

The Original Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera, Erik, is the main character in Gaston Leroux's 1909 book by the same title. This musical genius lives beneath the Paris Opera house in the catacombs masking his face because of a physical deformity.

In 1925, the Phantom of...

The Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

I got a wake-up call today watching the Earth Day show on Oprah. I discovered that there is a large floating island of garbage, twice the size of Texas somewhere between the West Coast and Japan. This moving ocean garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean i...

The Phantom of The Opera

The Phantom of the Opera began as a novel written by Gastron Leroux in 1909. In the novel we are introduced to the character Erik, or the Phantom of the Opera, a horribly deformed musical genius also known as the "Opera Ghost."

Over the yea...

The Presidential Pledge

What will your pledge be to help incoming President Barack Obama?

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher teamed up with MySpace Celebrity to tape a short video with 57 celebrities pledging to change the world. They debut the video on the Oprah in Washington,...

The Purple Heart

The Purple Heart is a military medal awarded in the name of the President of the United States. The recipient is any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Arm...

The Sensible Bride or Anti-Bride

Listening to John Tesh on the Radio, I discovered that I was an Antibride before my time, by deciding to opt out of the American wedding industry or as we began to refer to it, the Wedding Mafia.

We started looking at the traditional wedding and qui...

The Squid Bag

Oh, Great Squidoo Lensmasters, Harken to the call of the Magnificent Squid: "squid bags...squid bags...SQUID bags...SQUID BAGS!"

With encouragement and pointers from some favorite Lensmasters, "The Squid Bag" was created. To quote Mama Crump on the...

The Squidoo Charity Answer Deck

The Squidoo Charity Answer Deck contains hand-selected useful lenses for people interested in promoting or raising funds for charity.

Inspired by the Squidoo Answer Deck, the Squidoo Charity Answer Deck was created by Squidoo Activists to be a hub f...

The SuperHero Project Winning Lenses

Ninety lenses were created by lensmasters for the Superhero Project. The organizers reviewed the eligible lenses* and now it is time to announce the winning lenses, the winning lensmasters and the winning charities of the SuperHero Project for Charit...

The Violet Heart Collection

The Violet Heart Collection features pins, items and gifts designed for people facing a life changing event and to recognize that someone is experiencing a challenge or transition.

The Violet Flower and the Purple Heart were the inspiration behind the...

The Violet Heart on CafePress

The Violet Heart Collection on CafePress features specially selected items and gifts designed for people facing a life changing event and to recognize that someone is experiencing a challenge or transition.

The Violet Heart Collection items can be w...

This is Not the Life I Ordered

This book "This is Not the Life I Ordered" has been sitting in my "to read" pile for several months now, waiting to move and inspire me.

With this week's Giant Squid Challenge to review the next book you are going to read and encourage your friends...

Tips for a Magical Disneyland Christmas

The Magical Holiday Season at Disneyland which runs from runs from November 13, 2009 to January 3, 2010 is one way to have a magical and memorable Christmas. By taking a bit of time to do some preplanning before you get to the Disneyland Resort can h...

Together We Can Change The World

It's not what you do once in a while - it's what you do day in and day out that makes the difference. BE the difference in your world today!

Together We Can Change The World (TWCCTW) Day is on a mission. We believe that the world truly is a Global Vi...

Too Much Stuff

Most people in America have too much stuff. In our consumer-driven society we are constantly being enticed us to want more. Before long it's all just too much, it is disorganized. In a survey conducted by the National Association of Professional Orga...

Tools for Etsy Sellers

Etsy is the biggest online marketplace devoted to selling handmade products. Here is a collection of tips and tools for Etsy sellers to help their productivity and success.

Top 100 Rated Lensmasters

Here are the Top Rated Lensmasters, based on how many stars their lenses have received from fellow Lensmasters, across all of their lenses.

This is calculated from the data collected by SQUIDUtils.com. 
(see Lensmaster Tools for more inform...

Twelve Days of a Green Christmas

How do you have a green Christmas? Here's twelve ways to have an ethical, eco-friendly and environmentally friendly Christmas.

The Twelve Days of Christmas to my family is simply a time of being together. When I was a child there was no such thi...

Twitter to Announce Deaths, Send Sympathies and Condolences

In addition to being one of the hottest social media tools, Twitter is becoming a medium for announcing deaths and sending sympathies and condolences.

This lens started as a way to look at sending ones condolences and sympathies on Twitter. As I was...

U2 - THE Band

I have so much U2 information and so many concerts photos to share with you that, this is going to be a fully packed lens.

Besides being a great band, the boys from Dublin have given much to others. Throughout their career, as a band and as individual...

Unique Gifts - Moai Statues

If you're looking for a unique gift, they don't come much more unique than the Moai! These amazing and mysterious monuments are found on Easter Island, and the originals are a bit too big to give as a gift. So it's a replica you really n...

Use Reusable Gift Wrap for Green Christmas Gifts

One way of going greener this year for Christmas is wrap presents and gifts with bags, towels, scarves and other items can be used long after the gift has been opened. Using resuable items for gift wrap is good for the environment and is another way...

Validation - Short Film

An amazing and inspiring short film about the importance of acknowledging and validating people. This film is much needed pick-me-up that will inspire you during the holiday season and afterward.

This 16 minute short film shows the magic of looking...

Violet Heart on Zazzle

The Violet Heart Collection on Zazzle features gifts and cards designed for people facing a life changing event and to recognize that someone is experiencing a challenge or transition. Our special mini cards and key chains are good reminders to carry...

Virtual Concert Week on Squidoo

The Squidoo Activists are raising money again. The Virtual Concert Series on Squidoo is the second fundraising event for charity sponsored by the Squidoo Activists.

In this week-long event, lensmasters are encourage to create a Virtual Concert lens...

Virtual Walks to Get You Through Your Day - Walking Video Clips

When you need a break from work, a bit of a respite from home, or need to be re-energized, take a few minutes and click on one of these specially selected YouTube videos to go on a virtual walk.

While the virtual walk is not the same as a real walk,...

Visit Disneyland for a Memorable Disney Christmas

Disneyland is a magical place to create a memorable holiday. If you have a chance to visit Disneyland for the holidays you are in for a special treat. This year the holiday season at Disneyland runs from November 13, 2009 to January 3, 2010.

Disneyla...

Voki - Avatars in Education

A Voki is a talking voice character, a computer-generated version of oneself. The more generic term for a Voki is a speaking avatar, a digital representation of a person or being. Teachers and educators are discovering some of the unique roles these...

Wait, Squidoo has Dark Angels too?

You've heard of the Squid Angels, sweet and kind, who flit about Squidoo bearing tidings of joy and happiness and sunshine whilst bestowing Angel Blessings on deserving lenses.

But have you heard of the dark side of being an Angel?

Walk Yourself Healthy - Walking for Health - Health Benefits of Walking

While walking may be one of the oldest forms of exercise it continues to be one of the best ways to improve your health and well being.

Because of it many benefits walking may become one of the most popular prescriptions available in a physician's ar...

Water Blessing Labels

Water Blessing Labels can be used as positive affirmations and inspirational messages to help you focus your intentions and inspire your inner journey.

These re-usable transparent static cling decals can be placed on most smooth surfaces. The labels...

Ways to Recycle Campaign Signs

Now that the election is over and the campaigning is done, what can you do with all of those old campaign signs? Find ways to recycle, reuse or re-purpose those old used campaign signs. How you choose to reuse the sign may depend on who you supported...

We Can Solve It

The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore.

Our ultimate aim is to halt global warming. Specifically we are educating people in t...

We love Disney's Enchanted

Disney's Enchanted takes the best of some of the Disney classics combines them with some of the updated Fairy tales to create what is destined to become a new classic. Enchanted combines elements of Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and...

We're All Winners

"We're All Winners" is an educational fitness activity designed to let young children have fun, learn a bit about being safe in the sun and then participate in a non-racing, solo running activity.

The main goal of the event is to cr...

Website Design: Some Really Important DOs

We've all seen them. The websites that are so visually unappealing that we read no further ... OR so cluttered with conflicting slogans that nothing stands out and so we read no further ... OR so cluttered with small, hard-to-read text that we find i...

What happened to RECESS?

Do you remember the games you played during recess as a child? Think about all the physical activity that involved and what you learned from those recess games.

Did you know that more and more recess is being replaced by testing and homework? While...

What is the Squidoo Charity Fund?

The Squidoo Charity Fund is a general charity fund on Squidoo. The fund was developed for those lensmasters who want to donate their royalties to charity but are unable to decide which one.

The Squidoo Charity Fund is the default payment setting on...

What Is Wifi? A Guide To WiFi For Beginners

Many moons ago I started hearing all this talk about WiFi and how wonderful it was, and when I asked someone "What is Wifi?" I was given a complicated explanation that left me with more questions than I started with. I mean, what the heck i...

Who are Squidoo's Charities and NonProfit Partners?

Squidoo.com currently supports more than 90 nonprofit organizations, from the country's most popular causes right down to tiny local animal shelters. This lens focuses on all of the Squidoo Charities and NonProfit Partners.

Squidoo Lensmasters c...

Who are the Squidoo Charities?

Squidoo has partnered with dozens of incredible charities and nonprofits, who are leading the Org 2.0 revolution to harness the power of the Internet to raise funds for charity.

Squidoo.com currently features several dozen NonProfit organizations in...

Who Wants To Live Forever? - A Reminder of the Fleeting Time

I always find the song "Who Wants to Live Forever?" sung by lead singer Freddie Mercury from the English Rock Band Queen to be a haunting and poignant reminder of just how fleeting our time here really is.

The lyrics for this song sung by F...

WHO? SquidAngels!

Get to know the SquidAngels! We are a small group of dedicated lensmasters with special powers to bless remarkable lenses for a little LensRank (and ego) boost. We also help to keep Squidoo safe from spam and other bad apples.

Did you know?: Eve...

Why I Love Peet's Coffee & Tea

Anyone who has spent time in the East Bay Area in Northern California knows about the top-quality roasted specialty coffee and tea blends that are found at Peet's Coffee and Teas. Peet's company prides itself in carefully hand-roast their coffee in s...

Why I make Origami Cranes

I watched a boy in my class fold a piece of paper into a crane. He was intensely focused on the task, and it was not clear what he was doing, until he was done. He held up the crane he had fold, and then made the wings flap has he moved the tail back...

Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka is the amazing chocolatier, the confectionery genius, the eternal child and the dreamer of dreams first brought to life by Rohal Dahl in the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He has been portrayed in two very different performances...

World AIDS Day at 20, 1988 - 2000

December 1, 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of celebrating World AIDS Day, a day set aside to recognize the disease that has killed over 25 million since it was identified in 1981.

In the United States, an estimated 1 million people are living with...

Worldwide Candle Lighting

Every year, since 1997, on the second Sunday in December The Compassionate Friends (TCF) hold a Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of all children who have died too soon.

On this day people around the world are encouraged to light a candle to so tha...

Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono is perhaps best known as being the widow of Beatle legend, John Lennon, with whom she became synonymous with the expression "Give Peace a Chance." She has gone on after John's untimely death in 1980 to become one of the major Peace Activists...

You Rock!!

So many times, we hear complaints but not appreciation. Many people are so accustomed to negative comments that they have trouble receiving compliments or praise. I know it was hard for me for a long time. Maybe if we express appreciation and encoura...

Zorbitz - Lucky Karma Beads - Feng Shui Luck Charms

These Lucky Karma Bracelets, Karmalogy, Nirvana Crystals and Feng Shui Charms are among my favorite fun gift ideas--for myself, or to give to others. I love the Zorbitz product line because they create products that can be worn or used as focusing to...