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"Potential Giant Squid Challenge" Diary

Ok, so my sudden acceleration up the crazy-scale is due largely to fact that while browsing the SquidU forums this morning, I came across the Potential Giant Squid thread. And Oh, did I get excited. Not something that happens to me too often. I've be...

"The Little Lens That Should" Squidoo Lens Booster Club!

This is the new Squidoo Lens Booster Club - supporting hidden gems of remarkable significance!

Many of the finest Squidoo members create wonderful lenses which for some reason never attract much traffic. However, these lenses should be seen! They we...

101 Tips for Your Rose Garden

Roses have gotten a bad wrap up over the years for being hard to grow and maintain. If you are flirting with rose gardening don't let this rumor stop you. Although rose gardening can turn out to be challenging, once you master it, it really is not th...

5 Most Amazing Beaches Of The Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea with its islands has a lot of amazing beaches to offer. Whether you are expecting some high class holidays in one of its famous resorts or you are looking for a budget trip; around the Mediterranean Sea you will be able to find...

A Christmas Story

I wrote this story back in the early 1990's. It was written after I went from being a family of two to a family of four over night, literally.

Having a family increase like that meant there would have to be a lot of changes in our lifestyle and espe...

A Funny Christmas Story

This story is a way to memorialize a friend of mine who passed away in October, 2007. Karyn Wyse was a Sufi as well as a pagan and participated in many sacred ceremonies mostly in Colorado and also in Florida.



I happened to be searching my hard dri...

A Green Wedding Resource

Join the hottest revolution, and plan a green wedding! Here are some tips, ideas, and links to resources on how to plan a green wedding.

Creating a green wedding is easy, and fun to do.
Impress your guests with your green know-how, and keep your we...

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...

About Twttrstrm.com

It's called Twttrstrm (we didn't have enough money to buy vowels). It stands for TwitterStorm.

Ask a question of your Twitter followers and easily gather all their answers in one spot.

It is a Squidoo plug in and a stand alone site that allows any...

Achieving Your New Personal Best

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.

You know your best score at golf or bowling and fastest marathon time. You also know quite a bit about the combination of work, practice, luck, and perseverance th...

Add Your Profile - Make New Friends

Social Bookmarking; Web 2.0; Squidoo - All great new ways to promote your content. Squidoo Lensmasters love to promote their lenses with these sites. Use this site to Add Your Profile address and find other lensmasters profiles on the respective book...

Addicted to Coffee

So are you a coffee lover? Coffee is one of the most consumed products in the world. Coffee drinks are the beverages brewed from the roasted and ground beans of the coffee plants from all over the world. And believe it or not it is consumed by almost...

Advanced HTML for Squidoo

The techniques shown here aren't much more advanced then what's in the Basic HTML tutorial. The code being used isn't any more special. But the results and presentation can appear to be more sophisticated. Hence it being the Advanced HTML tutorial. F...

Adventures in Paklenica, Croatia

There are many really exquisite places in Croatia. National Park Paklenica is one of the eight national parks in Croatia. What's even more interesting is that there are two national parks which are spreading over peaks, hills, mountains, fields and o...

Affiliate Business Made Easy

A small little page about jpetals, stcajo (business partner) and their affiliate business addiction! You know the story... blah blah blah, scam after scam... yadda yadda.. now we make millions. LMBO! Not quite, but now my "work day" is spent in my li...

All About Beards

The hair that is growing on someone's cheeks, chin, neck and above the upper lip and not taken away with shaving, is called a beard. Usually beards are just growing for men after they passed puberty.

In some times and some cultures men with beards h...

All about Chantel Marie

Hello. My name is Chantel Marie . This lens is to tell the world all about me. I want me for me and not for what they may think about me from a first glance. I also have a lensography included. I don't have many lenses as of right now but I am starti...

All About Watermelons

The watermelon is a useful plant originating from central and southern Africa and cultivated nowadays in warmer regions around the world. Watermelon refers not just to the fruit but also to the plant producing it. The fruit is a 20 to 60 cm long roun...

All About Wedding Cakes

A wedding cake is usually a large cake, multi-tiered and heavily decorated with icing and topped with a modest statue, generally symbolizing the married couple. But there is a huge variety of wedding cake toppers in different styles, colors and desig...

All Things Simpsons - Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, plus more

The Simpsons are a national icon of animated humor (in my opinion) and allow us to poke fun at ourselves through their satire, social commentary, and just plain silly humor. All your favorites are here; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and all the rest!

In...

Ancient Roman Recipes

When we think of the food of Ancient Rome, it's usually images of huge banquets which come to mind. But there was a lot more to Roman food than exotic dishes served by slaves at orgies. Lavish feasts there were, but also perfectly ordinary meals,...

Angel Crafts for Christmas

Creating Christmas decorations is an American tradition. In our family, we love to make our own decorations and many are passed down from generation to generation. I have included some patterns and instructions for a few of the Christmas Angels that...

Angel Perfume, Feeling Heavenly

Back in 1992, the Thierry Mugler design house lined up an fantabulous perfume with the name Angel Perfume. It had a fragrance that was really refreshing as well as oriental, also woody, and naturally very feminine. With vanilla sandalwood blended wit...

Aphrodite's Island

Acording to the myth, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, lust, beauty and sexual reproduction was born of the sea foam close to Paphos.
The myth teaches us that Ge, the Earth expected one of her sons, Cronus to murder his father Uranus. Cronus who follo...

Apple and Pecan Brownies

Award from The Hungry Squidz

With Thanksgiving coming up, I'd say that Apple and Pecan Brownies are very appropriate. They are so quick to prepare and easy to bake that anybody can make them. If you are an inexperienced cook, just follow the recipe ca...

aquariann . the fantasy art of kristin cornell

aquariann, a combination of my sun sign and middle name, is the alter ego that's given me the courage to share my art with the world.

I've always been on the shy side and have used my creativeness to quietly express myself. I've wanted to be a write...

Article Submission Directories

Article Directories are places where we can submit our articles for others to read and republish in their newsletter, ezines and other publications.

This is one of the most effective and a free method to drive traffic to your websites.

Below I have exp...

Article Submitters

Article submitters will help you to speed up your submissions to article directories, to get more visitors to your site and thus generate more targeted leads or sales. You can find a lot of article submitters, and let's face it, most of them are tras...

ASLAN BOOKS

ASLAN BOOKS is your resource for used, new, rare, hard-to-find, and collectible books, games, videos, DVD's, music, electronics and more. We have been providing family-friendly products and excellent customer service since 2004.

Barraquito, a Canarian Coffee Speciality

Barraquito, also called barraco is a coffee speciality from the Canary Islands, particularly popular on Tenerife and La Palma.

The coffee speciality is served in a glass and consists of three layers; sweet condensed milk (minimum 10% fat), espresso a...

Bathroom Christmas Decoration

Do you love the Christmas holiday season? If yes, than there is a good chance that you are interested in filling your home with Christmas mood. Probably you never thought about it before, but do you know that you also can decorate your bathroom for C...

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 Born on Valentine's Day!

As many of you suspected when they saw title of this page, I was born on February 14th! Or Valentine's day!

Do I like it? Or not? Well, being born on Valentine's day has it's good and it's bad sides. But, more of that later on.

Best Cookie Recipes

I'm making this page about great Christmas cookie recipes. These are recipes that all my friends keep asking me for. You will see for yourself. Enjoy !

Best Pumpkin Recipes - Pumpkin Chili

It's pumpkin season already. I love this time of year - the changing colors, the cooler weather, and such good food! In this series of lenses, I bring you unusual and tasty pumpkin recipes. No pumpkin pie recipes here. You can find those anywhere.

W...

Blondes Are SEXIER and Have More Fun!

Yes indeed -- this is what we think!  BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE fun!

Speaking from personal experience and of course very deep humility, I offer up the premise that blondes are indeed sexier and definitely have more fun! Only my hairdres...

Body Attack

The idea of going along to something called 'Body Attack' doesn't sound incredibly appealing, does it? Well, let me tell you, once you've had a go, the sense of achievement and sense of 'you've done something that is good for you', makes you feel GRR...

Bonnie and Clyde

You've read the story of Jesse James- Of how he lived and died; If you're still in need Of something to read Here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde.

Bridal Beauty Tips

Beauty tips to help brides and their attendants look their very best on that special day. Here you'll find many beauty secrets to help you create a look that will last the test of time. You don't want makeup to overshadow the whole look in your weddi...

Britney Spears Perfume

You just can't get enough of Britney Spears, can you? She is like a bad penny. Her face keeps showing up in the media again; her voice on talk shows, in videos and on the radio. She even had appearings in movies like Austin Powers: Goldmember. And ye...

Browser Toolbar for Squidoo

This new browser toolbar from SquidUtils.com puts powerful tools at the finger tips of Lensmasters. Featuring quick links to all your Squidoo accounts, lenses and groups, and easy access to all the social functions, this toolbar will be indispensable...

Bud vs. Miller -- The Battle of the BEERS

BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS!

BUD BUD BUD! I'm a BUDWEISER fan and much prefer BUDWEISER to MILLER beer ... and so does my hubby! Anheuser-Busch actually has a beautiful manufacturing facility on the Northside of Jacksonville which is a f...

Build Your Own Micro FM Broadcast Station

"Good Evening General Santos City!!! It's 10 past the hour of 11 on a wonderful and glorious rainy day on Asia's tuna capital. Greetings to the pretty ladies of the Dublin Internet Cafe the city's most popular broadband hangout.

Let the Lensmaster Pa...

Butterflies and Gardening to Attract Them

What is more beautiful than a garden full of colorful flowers with gorgeous butterflies flitting around? It's really not that hard to create a haven like this right in your own yard. All you need to create this sanctuary for you and the butterflies a...

Butterflies are STILL FREE

Go ahead. I dare you to help keep the butterflies alive. Take this gorgeous Giant Swallowtail, if all the citrus were to be lost to Canker or Lethal Greening, where would they go? What would their larvae eat? What would you do to help? Read on.

Part...

Butterfly Garden

One of the many joys of having a garden is the beauty of seeing butterflies come. When the garden is in full bloom on a sunny June or July morning they will hover over and around the flowers. The butterflies themselves will look like flowers in motio...

Butterfly Gardening

In order to attract butterflies to your garden, you have to make your yard more inviting to them. You'll need to provide plants that the caterpillars can use, food for the adult butterflies, and a good place for the butterflies to breed.

Most variet...

Butterfly Gardening

Simply put butterfly gardening is the art of growing flowers and plants that will draw in these colorful and nice animals to your garden. Please your family and visitors with beautiful butterflies, but make sure to create a safe home ground for them....

Bvlgari Perfume, Spelled Funny, Smells Funny

The Bvlgari perfume is getting to drive you as well as your spellchecker mad. When trying to find some information on Bvlgari perfume, you might have to look for "Bulgari perfume" sometimes. It is in the nature of our minds to try on making order out...

Camembert Cheese

Camembert is a luscious, buttery cheese with a thin, edible, aromatic rind. Camembert is probably the most famous and the most popular soft French cheeses in the world.

I just love Camembert on sliced baguette bread for a quick snack, or for somethi...

Cameras for Kids

Whether you're struggling to find something to keep a child busy, wish to spark a life long love of an exciting hobby, or hope to stimulate learning through a less traditional approach; photography, especially with a digital camera may be at lea...

Canon EOS 7D

With a horde of brand new features designed to enhance all aspects of the photographic work, from still images to video recording, the new Canon EOS 7D presents an entirely modern class of camera. Constructed to be the superior alternative for seriou...

Care Of Christmas Trees

After all that time and effort is put into the selection of a Christmas tree or the Christmas tree theme, the similar thoughtfulness also should be given to give this tree the best care possible. If not, disappointment will turn in if the needless st...

Casserole Recipe- Broccoli-Rice-Sausage

We were invited to a "covered dish" tonight at a friend's home. She has re-done her old family home place which was built in 1790 and wanted to have her neighbors and friends over.

I immediately thought about our family favorite - The...

Cell Phones for the Hearing Impaired

Cell phones can be problematic for those with a hearing impairment; with limited volume, poor seal around the ear that allows background noise to intrude, and transmissions that interfere with hearing aids. 

On this page you can discov...

Chanel Perfume, Class And Elegance

Chanel is a well known name in the perfume business that almost everybody will know about it and will recognize its typical logo. Without any doubt, Chanel perfume stands for quality as well as style, getting in amongst the most highly regarded of al...

Character Animation with Blender 3d

I have been a huge fan of cartoons ever since I was a kid, something that hasn't changed in the last 30 odd years. So it really isn't any great surprise that once I discovered Blender 3d and the ability to animate my own characters, that I would beco...

Cheaper Wedding Favors

Welcome! This lens is about how to save money on your wedding favors. Depending on the size and budget for your wedding, wedding favors could be an added expense, especially in this economy. The following are simple ways to save money on your wedding...

Chicken Red Curry -- Thai Style!

I've been making Thai style chicken red curry for several years so that I've pretty much got my recipe down to a science. Over the years, I've tweaked my recipe for chicken red curry to make it more tasty. I've finally hit upon the ri...

Chocolate Christmas Trees, Ornaments, Decorations, Recipes and Gifts

Yes, there really are delicious, chocolate brown Christmas trees that look positively yummy when decorated.

This is a mouth watering collection of chocolate Christmas treats. From brown pre-lit trees, lights, ornaments, and decorations to chocolate...

Christmas and Non-Believers - Should they celebrate it?

Some Christians are offended by the secular nature of Christmas now. It seems to some to have lost it's religious meaning. At the same time, non-Christians see Christmas as a festival that celebrates family and friendship.

I guess most people fall s...

Christmas at AJ's

Christmas at AJ's is full of Christmas traditions. There's Christmas stockings that Santa fills on Christmas Eve, presents under the tree, turkey for lunch, games in the evening and of course we have to watch Dr Who. The only thing that is us...

Christmas at Squidoo

Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind, said Mary Ellen Chase. And she was right.

Christmas is indeed a state of mind, a magical state, for there's certainly something magical in celebrating with family and friends and in the...

Christmas Crackers

I decided to write about Christmas Crackers after hearing about a friend's experience outside of the UK, when it became apparent that other Nationalities (you know who you are!) didn't really know what to do with a cracker!

A Christmas Cracker is a...

Christmas Crafts - Decorations, Gifts, Giftwrap and More

This Christmas crafts lens is filled with free holiday crafts projects, decorating tips and crafty freebies. You'll enjoy the resources we've found for you to make Christmas gifts, ornaments, decorations, greeting cards, stickers an...

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Christmas Fruitcake -- A Delicious Recipe for a Holiday Tradition

Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we generally received a fruitcake each Christmas.  Personally, I don't mind a little bit of fruitcake during the holidays despite the fact that the fruitcake fell out of favor within the past few decades.

I...

Christmas Gift Baskets, Holiday Gift Basket

Christmas gift baskets can be purchased efficiently and cost-effectively by shopping online . There are many types of Christmas gift baskets to choose from. This lens provides an overview of Christmas gift baskets online. Include holiday gi...

Christmas Gift Ideas For Boys 2009

It was beyond any doubt a different time as Santa Claus was dealing away all of his worldly goods and articulating all about the joys of giving. Still, he never had to ride in a big embrangle, crusade around for hours in the car while seeking an usab...

Christmas Gift Ideas For Kids 2009

It was without doubt another time as Father Christmas was selling off all of his worldly belongings and saying all about the joyfulnesses of giving. Nevertheless, he never had to sit in a big snarl-up, drive around for hours in the car while searchin...

Christmas Gift Ideas For Kitchen Lovers

The Christmas season is upon us, and stress has started out to fill the air! Sometimes we simply don't have the time to be inventive! Because gifting should never be a seed of strain I sensed the need to contribute my personal gift ideas for Christma...

Christmas Gift Ideas For The Whole Family 2009

It was undoubtedly a different time when Saint Nick was selling off all of his worldly possessions and telling all about the joys of giving. However, he never had to sit in a monstrous traffic jam, drive around for hours in the car while looking for...

Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Wife

A lot of men don't like to do shopping. And while they don't like Christmas shopping as well, they especially disfavor Christmas shopping for their wives. Although these men may love their wives by all of their heart, the thoughts of buying Christmas...

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 Lights Ideas

Christmas lights; we have all seen them and almost all of us have used them before. Once it touches on Christmas lights, we generally associate those lights with Christmas trees. Though Christmas lights are usually used to decorate Christmas trees, d...

Christmas New Orleans Style

Every part of the world has it's Holiday Traditions. But for post Katrina New Orleans, LA, many of these traditions are just fond memories. For many native New Orleanians a part of their history was washed away on that famous day in late August,...

Christmas Table Linens

You can set a beautiful table this holiday season.

Christmas linens and Christmas china and a lovely centerpiece create a festive setting for your family and friends.

Select a theme -- Holly, Christmas trees, Angels, Christmas stockings - whatever...

Christmas Tree Decorations

As the Christmas holiday season starts to come near, the majority of people and families begin decorating for Christmas. Although almost anything in the home can be decorated, the biggest focus is pointed at the Christmas tree. As there is a good cha...

Christmas Tree Themes

Are you going to celebrate Christmas? If you plan so, there are chances that you are going to celebrate Christmas with a Christmas tree. Every year the majority of people buy Christmas trees to decorate their houses. Sometimes it is a real and someti...

Christmas Tree Themes and Decorating Ideas

Themed Christmas trees are popular because you can include your personality into your holiday decorations and Christmas ornaments. A Christmas tree theme with appropriate ornaments and similar Christmas decorations will most likely fit into your them...

Christmas Trivia Questions

Every year we are going to celebrate Christmas, we are decorating for Christmas, buying Christmas gifts for wife or husband and Xmas presents for the kids. But what do we know about the Christmas holiday traditions and history? Answer 12 questions of...

Classic Air Cooled Volkswagens

I have always loved the old air cooled VWs. I have been fortunate enough to have owned a bus, a squareback, a fastback and 5 different Beetles.

Air cooled Volkswagens have gained a cult like following and have become an icon for pop culture, especia...

Classic Split Pea Soup with Ham

Soup and Bread. Soup and Sandwich. Soup and Salad. Soup just goes with everything doesn't it? Almost any soup may be frozen for up to four or five months. Be sure to cool the soup completely to keep the freezer from working overtime. Cover tightly, l...

Clickbank RSS Feed

In this lens I will show you how I make money using Clickbank RSS feeds generated on CBFeed combined with Squidoo, Twitter, RSS Directories and Blogs. It's really simple to use the Clickbank RSS feed generator to get keyword targeted feeds. Clickbank...

COCONUT - The Tree of Life

The coconut tree plays an important part in every Filipino's life. Some Filipinos live in houses that are all-coconut. Meaning... from the chairs to roof to the furniture to the plates to the wall to the beds to the stairs to the windows... all craft...

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An Interestingly Brief History of Coffee

Coffee has come a long way from being a little known beverage that was said to be accidentally discovered by a goatherder a long, long time ago. The origins of coffee as a beverage ca...

Coffee Lovers Network

Attention Coffee Lovers!

I'm so excited about this site that I've been working on for many hours.  I hope you'll join and use it regularly.  Whether you're an on-the-go type person or someone that has a rather simple life, you'll be glad t...

Coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte - Information, Discussion, And Cool Merchandise

Whether you get your fix at a local deli or convenience store in the morning, grind and brew your own, or just get it where you can, this lens is for you.

Lots of information, discussion opportunities, advice, reviews and merchandise related to Java...

Common Types of Roses

Roses have all times been appreciated for their beauty and elegancy. Since ancient times the rose is the symbol of love and prettiness. They were even identified with various goddesses of love like the Greek goddess Aphrodite or her Roman equal Venus...

Cool Unique Art Gifts That Stand Out

Art gifts always make a unique and special gift, and buying handmade items is very trendy. Buying handmade art and crafts from around the world helps support local communities, and their artisans and craftspeople.

Your gift: arts from around the wor...

Cortado Coffee

A cortado is an espresso "cut" (from the Spanish and Portuguese cortar) with a small amount of warm milk to reduce the acidity. The ratio of milk is between 1:1 - 1:2, and the milk is added after the espresso. The steamed milk hasn't much foam, but m...

Cravat - Necktie Made in Croatia!

Did you know that Croatia is the mother country of the necktie?

In his book, La Grande Histoire de la Cravate (Flamarion, Paris, 1994), Francois Chaille tells us about the appearance of this article of clothing and how it became fashionable.

"... A...

Creamy Mashed Potato Soup, from Leftovers

This Creamy Mashed Potato soup is not only very delicious but economical too. Do you need a good way to use up mashed potato leftovers? This is it! Very hearty and filling. This soup is especially nice for after holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and...

CrypticFragments Original Holiday Greeting Cards & Postage

CrypticFragments, aka Tammy Winand, is an artist and self-taught graphic designer who operates shops on a variety of print-on-demand sites, mainly Zazzle and Greeting Card Universe.

With the biggest holiday season of the year rapidly closing in, she...

Custom Wedding Stamps

Choose from custom wedding stamps that say, I do, Our Wedding, RSVP, or personalize them with your names or initial.

All the stamps here have been designed by artist, Cheryl Paton, and are made in association with Zazzle.

Choose from blended backgro...

Cyprus Golf Courses

Since a few years, Cyprus with its now five golf courses, became more and more popular for golf holidays as well. This is also, because Cyprus is a holiday destination, that has much more to offer. If you are looking for perfect beaches or archeologi...

Death By Plastic

This lens has changed my life more than all the rest of mine combined. Since creating it, I look at every plastic bag I use and wonder where it will end up. I've never been known as an activist. I do what I can to save the environment but have never...

Decorating For Christmas

Are you one of those who can't await that the holiday season arrives? If yes, there is also a great chance that you are concerned about decorating your home for Christmas. If you have not yet made up your mind, as to whether or not you would like to...

Demeter the Mother : Tales of the Ancient Greeks

Demeter, the ancient Greek Goddess of Agriculture, is perhaps best known for the abduction of her daughter Persephone, but she is much, much more.

She has a powerful message for modern times.

The ancient story of Demeter and her daughter Persephone...

Desserts for Christmas

There are special occasions, like Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays, christenings and other big occasions, when only a special meal will do to celebrate and that's the time you need a really delicious and fabulous looking dessert.

The good news is...

Destress In Your Garden

There's more to a garden than what and when to plant. Whether you love tending veggies or caring for your lawn, gardening works off stress and brings peace to our hectic lifestyles. The way our economic system is looking, we all need to destress and...

Diamonds, The Girl's Best Friend

The diamond is referred to as the king of gemstones. It stands for durability, courage, wealth, power, purity, as well as innocence. History shows that already in 1477 AD, Maxmillian presented a diamond ring to Mary. This has started the era, when a...

Diary of a Squid Angel (2008)

In March 2008, Squidoo HQ announced a new group of Squid Angels. I was editing a bunch of lenses, and upon refreshing a page, the lovely yellow Angel badge popped up on my title bar. That's how I learned of my Squid Angel status. It wasn't hard to fi...

Do you have bad Feng Shui?

If you are having financial trouble, bad relationships or if you are just plain sick all the time, you might just be a victim of bad Feng shui. That means it might be time for a little straitening things up around the house. Clear out all the clutter...

Do You Love Coffee?

Welcome my fellow COFFEEHOLICS

This site is dedicated to you!

How do I love thee, let me count the ways.

I love thee for waking me up in the morning.

For calming me, after a hard day.

For ALWAYS being there!

Now that was deep! 

This site is for All co...

Do You Remember Original Bambi?

Who of us doesn't remember little dear Bambi, his rabbit friend Thumper and skunk Flower?! Many of us shared his hopes, dreams, laughs, fears and tears. I even managed to cry reading Salten's novel that I had as reading assignment in my third grade....

Do You Think It Does Any Good To Lensroll Your Lenses?

Yes! you must do it, you will never be found by anyone.

No! It's meaningless. It does nothing.

Yes! Google loves lensrolling

No! Even Squidoo doesn't pay attention to it

Yes! It strengthens your position in rank

No! It just makes you feel better....

Dogs Mans Best Friend

This Squidoo lens is for all the dog lover's that we have on Squidoo.
Dogs make very good companions and pets, and are loyal and protective to their owner. How cute the little puppy dog and how very playful and mischievous when young.

Download RoboForm

When doing business on the internet, you usually have a lot of accounts at different sites, such as social media sites or social bookmarking sites and not to forget, affiliate accounts for the products you sell. All these accounts require a username...

Eggplant, Aubergine, Brinjal

The eggplant, also know as aubergine or brinjal is a plant from the family of the nightshades and thus closely related to tomatoes, potatoes and peppers. The fruit, which is used as a vegetable in cooking is known with the same name. The plant comes...

Eight Layer Salad -- A Delicious Recipe

I've been refining my personal recipe for Eight Layer Salad for a few years and have finally hit on a winning recipe that I am now sharing. My salad has an extra layer to the traditional seven layer salads that you can find on the internet.

I've got...

English Food Explained

We English have had a terrible reputation for our cooking. I don't believe it's truly deserved especially if it was being judged by food served in our homes in years gone by.

In fact, our reputation for bad cooking made us a real joke in France wher...

European Skiing Destinations

When talking about winter sports and particularly skiing, Europe has a lot of amazing resorts to offer, starting from the good priced, over the more reasonable to the high exclusive ones. Europe has something of everything and offers so much to any s...

Even Babies Love Maya the Bee

This educational cartoon that was made in 55 episodes was broadcasted on TV when I was a kid. I adored it! It was one of the most popular cartoons in Europe during 1980's.

Today, my babygirl is watching it also. I don't mind since there is so many g...

Expanding Your Lens Publishing Power -- How-to Squidoo

Hello Lensmasters! I have prepared this special Squidoo how-to lens just for you! This lens gives you step-by-step directions from a squidoo addict who has experienced over three years on Squidoo to become a GIANT Squid 100 Club Member having authore...

F is for Figs

Fig trees thrive in California, where the first trees were planted at the San Diego Mission in 1759. The Spanish missionary fathers planted fig trees throughout the state as other missions were built. This is how the Mission Fig, the most popular bla...

Family Treasure Hunting (geocaching with your family)

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches") anywhere in the world. A typical cac...

Favorite Family Christmas Movies

There is nothing in the world like curling up with a cup of hot cocoa and watching Christmas Movies with my family. I never tire of the oldies but goodies like A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. But I also enjoy the new ones as well, like &...

Favorite Poems about Dogs

Many families have a dog and they are usually a much loved family member. They bring us pleasure, love and fun. They get us out of our armchairs and away from the television or the computer to take them for walks. It's essential for them and for us t...

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...

Ferrari 308 - Affordable classic (Magnum's car)

The Ferrari 308 is an affordable Classic car; inexpensive to run and purchase, but with looks that still turn heads. And of course you will look like Magnum star, Tom Selleck!



The Ferrari 308 and the almost identical 328 that followed were mid-engi...

Firefighter Christmas Ornaments

Firefighters are heroes! Firefighters put their lives on the line, everyday. They are proud of what they do, and we are proud of our firefighters. Give the highest esteem to firefighters this Christmas by having a firefighter on your tree, and giving...

Font And Type Ideas

If you are looking for ways to make your lenses look more original, you might consider using type or font design to make your pages stand out and be more your own.

Here are some ideas for making your lenses look more unique. All you have to do is use...

Food for the Soul

We all need food for our soul, something that speaks to us, sustains us, pulls us through, inspires us, comforts us. There are many things that can be. It is different for everyone. What feeds your soul? Make a list and let it inspire you to do thing...

Forums and Message Boards - Increase Your Traffic

It's not easy to get a lot of members to join your forums and message boards. Having an active board is fun if you are lucky enough to have one. I've had a board for almost 10 years and fortunately, it's going strong. And I started a new one about ye...

Free Images and How to Use Them

This is a listing free image resources to use on your lens or website.

Also, it includes several detailed How-To sections on how to add the necessary HTML to control and enhance the images in your pages (or lenses). Examples included.




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FREE Logos for the Squidoo Community

 

FREE Squidoo Design Group There are more Logos displayed there & you can add your Lens .. I also display other peoples work :) So get on board.

If you need a Logo, Avatar or pic for Lens... Get in contact :) * RequestBook below * I dont...

Free Spacers & fillers for your Lens

Yes, Janusz is back to help you make your Lenses even better than they are already :).

This is #3 in a series of "How To" make your Lens look Great!.

I have made a number of Spacers & Pics that you can add to your Lens. As always all
are FREE for...

Fresh Squid Contest

As an effort to make newcomers to Squidoo easier to get their way around and become a part of our community here, I started Fresh Squid Group in which all new lensmasters have a chance to get one of their lenses featured as long as they apply to some...

Fresh Squid FAQ

Are you a newcomer to Squidoo? Just signed in and can't find your way around just yet? Well, let me tell you:

Welcome! You'll find Squidoo as experience addictive, thrilling and fulfilling!

Fresh Squid Headquarters is here to help you in your first...

Fruit Harvest Recipes

What could be better than strolling out into your own garden and harvesting fresh fruit and using it immediately? You can choose not to use chemical fertilisers or pesticides so, not only are they as fresh as can be, they are free from pollutants too...

Fun Flash Drives

Today USB Flash Sticks have become so commonplace that they've moved beyond just functional tech gadgets. Available in styles from classy to fun to downright bizarre and everywhere in between, here's a peek at some of the coolest storage available -...

Funny shoes Collection

Hello, my friends !!!
I create this lens for all who are in a cheerful mood. Want to cheer you friend? :) Simply e-mail him with this lens, you'll make him smile, promise. This collection still not ended. Please favourite this lens and wait for updat...

Garden ideas: October flowers

October in Florida garden is pretty much like spring in the northern climate. While up-north gardeners are preoccupied with other autumn ideas, Floridians can start planting some of the traditionally spring annuals and bulbs around their homes.

It's...

Gemstone Symbolism and Meanings

Ever wonder about symbolism and meanings behind some of the gemstones you see and wear?

With so many gorgeous colors, shapes and sizes, what's a girl to do?

Hmmm... money stones, love stones, lucky stones, power stones, protection stones, healing s...

Get Ready For Christmas

Christmas is know as the most wonderful time of year. It is also known for being busy and stressful but it does not have to be that way. Here you will find some fun, easy and free Christmas related information.

My favorite is the fun holiday site be...

Get Rid Of That Dangerous Belly Fat

Belly fat is the most dangerous kind of fat on the human body, it is proven. Isn't it strange, but everybody knows people who are overweight just in their stomach region although they seem to be fit in every other part on their body. It looks like we...

Getting More Out Of Squidcasts

According to the definition of Squidoo a squidcast is a squirted message, sent from a lens.
From the dashboard every lensmaster can send such a squidcast, related to a specific lens, which will be shown within the favorites of anyone in the lensmaste...

Getting Ready For Christmas: Outdoor Christmas Decor

It's never too early to start planning your outdoor holiday display . If you plan early, you may be able to find some great deals on some of those spectacular outside decorations that you see every year in the neighborhood. It's becoming more and mor...

Giant Squid - Natures Nightmare

Giant Squid have reduced a huge tuna to head and bones before the hooked fish could be landed. Yet most people who know any­thing about the giant sea squid-one of the sea's most bizarre creatures-assume it is some sort of octo­pus, because it has sna...

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...

Golf Jokes - Jokes About Golf

Playing Golf is a popular pastime, it takes a lifetime of practice, the right equipment, plenty of time, and not least plenty of money. Like everything there are plenty of jokes about the sport of Golf.

Many Golf Jokes are based on women trying to g...

Gothic, Black Christmas Trees, Ornaments & Decorations

If you found your way here you are probably looking for something out of the ordinary for your Christmas decor. You've come to the right place!

You'll find a huge variety of black, dark, Gothic, odd, spooky, macabre and dramatic ornaments, t...

Gourmet Christmas Candy

One of my favorite things about The holiday season is the Candy. I gotta have my candy!I am highlighting some of the most popular Holiday Candies as well as gift ideas. I hope you enjoy it.

Gourmet Gifts

Most of us have at least one person on our list who seems to not need anything. They are happy and have everything that they always wanted. What do you give to that kind of person? My suggestion is food. Better yet, why not get that special someone a...

Great Australian Food

Once we lived on English food - it was all we knew. Meat, lots of meat, roast lamb, roast beef, lamb chops, grilled steak, marinated mutton and beef, lamb, lamb and more lamb. We had sausages and bacon for breakfast, lamb cutlets for lunch and at din...

Great Gifts for Dog Lovers: Dog-Themed Clothing

Dog-themed clothing is not only fun; it's practical. Everyone wears clothes, right? Find lots of fun tee-shirts, sweat-shirts and more with your favorite dog logo or saying. There's something to represent almost every breed.

Great Texas Style Chili

This recipe will show you how to whip up authentic and delicious Texas style chili with a modicum of time and sweat invested, and also introduce you to a little bit of Texas culture.

There is a story behind this recipe actually.

Last winter, my mother,...

Great Tips On Wedding Invitations

Whenever someone wants to get married, one of the most important things is to have a complete list of the couple's guests. Along with this planning goes the wedding invitation that at its best will reflect the sincere desire to invite those you want...

Green Tabasco

Mmmm. Tabasco Brand Green Pepper Sauce.

It is my most beloved of sauces.

Shunned by some (of unenlightened palates) as "not spicy enough", the green tabasco packs a vivid, tangy jalapeno punch.

It is a reliable choice as a condiment, recipe ingredient,...

Gummi Bears: Who Doesn't Love The Gummi Bear?

If you can not shake your Gummi Bear addiction, thank Hans Riegel.....Who?

The name 'Gummi Bear' comes from the german Gummibär (Gummibaer) which means 'rubber bear', or a bear which has a rubbery texture. Hans Riegel of Bonn, Germany invented these...

Hair Balls In Your Cat

Your cat's health is important.
Your veterinarian can teach you all about the many health conditions your cat could experience, but it is also important to learn about such things on your own. If you want to be sure that you cat is getting the best c...

Halloumi Cheese

Halloumi is a traditional cheese from Cyprus, the island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Halloumi has a higher melting point than other cheese what makes it suitable for frying and grilling. You almost won't find any BBQ in Cyprus without the use of hallou...

Have You Been Blessed By Squid Angel Chef Keem?

This is your "Wall of Fame", dear fellow Squidoo lensmasters - if you've been blessed by Squid Angel Chef Keem! Please add one or more links of your blessed lenses in the plexo on this page. I'll update the "Featured Lenses" on a...

Heather Locklear

Heather Locklear, born 25th of September 1961, is an american actress, nominated six times for the Golden Globe Award.

She is well known for televison work and starred or guest-starred in seven different series produced by Aaron Spelling, like Dynas...

Home Security Advice

In far too many burglaries the thief does not have to use any kind of force . . .

In many burglaries the burglar does not have to kick a door in or pry open a window, in fact the thief does not have to use any kind of force to gain entry to a home...

Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese contains several different types of cheeses, milk, and some light spices. Often times it calls for breadcrumbs as this recipe does.

It's easy to make a batch or two of this for a family get together or cookout. Beware: this...

Homemade Vegetable Soup

As a kid, I used to love my mother's homemade vegetable soup. In the fall and winter it brought comfort and even years later when I made it for my husband, he quickly developed a taste for it as well.

With simple, inexpensive ingredients my mother...

Hottest Trends in Destination Weddings

In the past, marrying away from home usually meant eloping. The couple would steal away in the night to flee family disapproval or expectations and tie the knot on their own terms. Today, the idea has shed its stigma and a growing number of couples a...

How DO you hang Christmas Lights anyway!

So I'm sitting there in my new house looking at my beautiful paint... How DO people put up indoor Christmas lights? Why do theirs always look so much better! Does everyone put big giant nails in their walls? I sure wasn't about to put extra h...

How do you use Twitter to market your business?

Twitter has often been viewed as a way to connect with friends and family in a quick way, text messaging on the net. Instead, it has leveled the playing field connecting mentors with their followers and where like minded people can share resources, p...

How the Frog made the Flood

In the Dreamtime, a terrible drought once swept across the land.

The leaves of the trees turned brown and fell from the branches, the flowers drooped their heads and died, and the green grass withered as though the spirit from the barren mountain ha...

How To Choose A Perfume Gift

A lot of things are to consider when choosing to give a perfume gift to a relative or friend. This decision should be done with careful thoughts as well as a careful selection needs to be made, to ensure the perfume gift is wanted and of value to the...

How To Create A Landing Page

You need a copy for your landing page but you're not sure how to create a landing page?

At the beginning let us define what we mean when talking about a landing page. A landing page can be any page that visitors come to right after clicking on any p...

How To Get Deep Links with RSS Feeds

There are a number of online syndication services that will display an RSS feed as a web page. These will typically contain deep-links to pages on to the originating website, which is a valuable source of backlinks.

I originally wrote about thi...

How To Get Most Out Of Article Submission

You are ready to start-off your article marketing campaign. You have written several smashing articles and you have located the most beneficial article directories to promote your articles.

But before you proceed, stop!
There are, nevertheless, a co...

How to Host an Ancient Roman Murder

Now here's a way to entertain your friends and, while giving them an event they will talk about for ages, have an absolutely wonderful time yourself.

How To Host A Murder is a fun-filled murder mystery game designed to keep party-goers guessing...

How To Lose Belly Fat Now

People who want to lose weight usually think about reducing their belly fat for first, no matter if they want to lose those extra 15 pounds or a lot more. But this is where all of them go wrong. Read on, to learn what is the biggest mistake of most f...

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 meatballs

In Sweden köttbullar (meatballs) are made with ground beef or a mix of ground beef and pork, mixed with breadcrumbs soaked in milk and finely chopped onions. They are seasoned with white pepper or allspice and salt. Some put a spoonfull of suga...

How to Make Money with Giving Something Away For Free

It is a well-known, but actually just a little used fact: People love free thing. If you go to a street corner and start to give away pens, people line up to take them from you. This is true even if you are giving away something they don't need. If y...

How to make the kids listen to you

We should be a Role Model to Our Children. Children and the Universal force observe whatever we do. Universal force gives in return the same or more of whatever we do or think or wish. So do the same thing you expect from the child.

How to Make Your First (or Second) Squidoo Lens

Step-by-step, here's how to get started, answers to clear up some confusion, and all the basics to help you be a GREAT lensmaster right off the bat!

There are FAQs, instructions, tips and techniques, common mistakes, some strategies and some technic...

How to Make Your Own Christmas Decorations

I'm going to give you a few suggestions on how to make your own christmas decorations. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time when you can relax and spend quality time (as we call it nowadays) with family and friends. The last thing we need right...

How To Promote Your Squidoo Lens

Now that you have a lens, you want to let people know about it. Getting people to read your lens is harder than writing it! But there are many ways to promote your lens, make it more popular in search engines, and make it a success.

In this lens I'l...

How to Reuse Old CD or DVD

Do you burn CD-ROMs on your computer and get errors, where you have to toss the CD-ROM? Do you get tons of CD-ROMs in the mail from Internet providers and trial programs? I do and all these unwanted CD-ROMs are piling up. You can recycle them but it...

How to Reuse Paper Rolls

Before you throw away a paper roll, do you consider what it can be used for? Never thought of that? Or you already reuse them? Although our society urges people not to throw out but recycle and reuse as many common household items as possible, we st...

How to Reuse Popsicle Sticks?

Your kid just love to eat popsicles? Can't get out of the store without buying some? Who can blame them - I love them too!

This page is a collection of possible uses for popsicle sticks and here you'll find how it can be reused in house, garden and...

How to Squidoo -- A Step-by-Step Primer

This step-by-step primer gives you plenty of how-to information on how to get started building your Squidoo lens. Get some useful tips about how to build that lens with plenty of helpful pictures of the various templates you can use. You'll see plent...

How to Tell a Joke -- A Guide to Joke-Telling

Stunned silence isn't the response most of us are looking for when we tell a joke.  To help improve your odds of laughter, you may want to try a couple tricks of the trade.

1.       Know your material.  Pr...

How To Use Friend Feed

Friend Feed is a Web 2.0 feed amalgamation site that allows you and others to comment on your online activities. There's an easy registration. You log on, add as many feeds as you'd like, then connect with your friends.

With FriendFeed you can find...

How To Use Twitter

Welcome to How To Use Twitter! Before we get into the detail let me make one thing very clear! Twitter is a way of connecting with other people who share your interests or who might be interested in what you have to say. Please do not view it simply...

How Yoga Affects Your Body

You can manage your weight, strengthen and tone your body, improve your health and enjoy every minute of it.

Hybrid Tea Roses

Hybrid Tea Roses are undoubted the most popular rose in the world and perhaps the most popular flower at all. Hybrid tea roses have all the virtuousness's you are looking for in a flower: beauty, fragrance and easy care.

I Love Cheese!

There's something quite indulgent about the delicious labours of the ancient craft of cheese-making - the sheer enjoyment from a simple wedge of crumbly red cheddar or a sharp shaving of tart parmesan.

Cheese tastes best in its country of origin and...

I Love Google Notebook

If you are looking for an all-in-one, go-to online notebook that is FREE, then you have got to get Google Notebook. I love playing around with Google Notebook and adding new content to my lenses here on Squidoo. It started as a go-to place to add...l...

I love Greek Mythology : Lensography of Legends

In the isles of the Aegean, and of the Ionian, there is no river, no mountain ridge, no rocky crag, that is untouched by the tales of the Ancients.

Philosophically, artistically, scientifically and politically, the Greeks reached an astonishing leve...

I love Mushrooms!

Seneca, first century Roman philosopher hated mushrooms. Emperor Claudius was poisoned by them. The Normans praised their aphrodisiac qualities and the ancient Egyptians decreed them to be food for royalty alone.

These days truffles, porcini, morels...

I love Quince!

The quince has fallen out of favour in modern times and there are quite a number of people who wouldn't recognise a quince if it were served up to them. Once it was prized throughout Western Asia and the seeds were carried, tenderly, to Europe and ac...

I love Rhubarb!

Are you guilty of having a rhubarb plant, untended, unloved and uneaten in the bottom of your garden? Have you seen bunches of rhubarb for sale and wondered what to do with them?

Lots of people associate rhubarb with pies. More on the pies later, bu...

I love Yoghurt!

You would be hard pressed to find any other food with such an illustrious history and popularity, while at the same time being so healthy and nutritious. It's almost like a secret, an Elixir of Life that's known to only the very rich. But yo...

I Spy Bags

Looking for the perfect toy for preschoolers? Do you want to avoid just buying the latest piece of battery operated junk that will end up in the closet after the holidays? Maybe you'd just like to find an environmentally friendlier option or support...

If you want to become popular on squidoo...

In some ways squidoo is like a popularity contest. I've done pretty well here with as I write more than 760 fans. So I feel qualified to write this lens about the subject.

Images of the City of Dubai and Its Huge Growth Rate

I was there a couple times around 1990. This is about the rapid growth of Dubai, UAE between 1990 and today.

Take a look at their amazing construction projects, including a shape-shifting building, and an indoor skiing resort.

What do you think of...

Improve Your Flower Garden

Knowing how to cherish your flower garden can make a big difference in the look and over-all health of your plants. Here are a few elementary clues to have your garden blooming with health.

indiereviews

Independent music goes as far back as the minstrels and beyond. Wherever there was a musician who dared to create a sound not for the love of money, but for the love of music, there was Independent music. Mozart could have been considered indie music...

Inexpensive Eco-Friendly Christmas

With these difficult economic and ecological times are there ways to make this Christmas Season inexpensive and eco-friendly as well a memorable?



Consider giving a toy that has been carefully passed on for years. Make your own recycled cards, orname...

Inexpensive Home Security

While there is nothing that you can do to make your home completely burglar proof, there are lots of inexpensive home security measures that you can take that will help to prevent your home being burgled.

With the economy in the state that it is at...

International Calling Cards - Low Cost International Calls

In the past people usually avoided making international phone calls unless they absolutely had to because of the cost, but in this age of advanced technology there are many ways in which the cost of making international calls can be greatly reduced,...

Japanese Cutlery

While diamonds are the girl's best friend, kitchen knives are the cook's best friend. Ask any professional cook out there and they will confirm that the knives are their most appreciated tools for their culinary creation. This is especially true for...

JV Giveaway Guide

JV Giveaway Events are carried out mainly in the Internet Marketing niche, nevertheless, it is as well possible to hold Giveaway Events with success in all other hot niches with the cooperation of a group of partners and contributors within that same...

Katerina's Healthy Greek Recipes

They say that Mediterranean cuisine is the healthiest and I wouldn't disagree with that. I grew up in the beautiful island of Hydra in the Aegean Sea, Greece, eating nothing more than fresh fish, meet, fruits and vegetables using just pure virgi...

Katie Price

Katie Price was born as Katrina Amy Alexandria Alexis Infield on the 22nd of May 1978 in Brighton, England. As her mom married again, after the divorce from her father, Katie got the last name changed into Price. During her modelling career she becam...

Keeping your Horse Safe when Riding

One of the best parts about owning a horse is getting to ride it. Horses that are well trained and happy are great to ride, and for the most part horses enjoy being ridden as well. You are going to want to spend lots of time working with your horse t...

Kelly Baxter: Freelancer For Hire

My name is Kelly Baxter and I am very interested in doing freelance work for you. I have extreme attention to detail and can multi-task very easily. I also consider myself very versatile and take on all new projects with enthusiasm and excitement.

I...

Kids Costumes

When it touches kids, especially boys, picking out a costume will be as much about what is "cool" as it is about what they like. You can now find fancier and fancier costumes targeted for kids for carnival. In fact the choices are almost endless, so...

Kim Giancaterino Lensography

Welcome to my Squidoo lensography, a complete collection of my Squidoo lenses. You know you're a Squidoo addict when every time you listen to the news or leaf through a magazine you think... Hmmmm, now that's a great idea for a lens! Every time I com...

Kitchen Christmas Decoration

When thinking about decorating for Christmas, most people automatically think of their Christmas tree. Although decorating the Christmas tree is a big part of the Christmas holiday, it is not the only thing in your home that you can be decorated. Wha...

Koi Ponds

You may want to enhance the beauty of your garden by having a koi pond. Not everyone has a beautiful garden, so if you are blessed to have one, you will still be able to make it more fascinating by adding or installing a koi pond. Installing a koi po...

Laksa : Taste of Malaysia

It's delicious, it's addictive, it's rich, slightly sweet and strongly spiced. It's laksa! Even the name is delightful. It rolls off your tongue and tempts your tastebuds. Try it.

So what exactly is laksa? It's a coconutty broth with lemongrass and...

Landscaping and Gardening Go Together

Landscape gardening has often been likened to the painting of a picture. Your art-work teacher has doubtless told you that a good picture should have a primary point of interest, and the rest of the points simply go to make the central idea more beau...

Latte Art

Latte means milk in italian language.
The way of pouring steamed milk into an espresso, resulting in beautiful designed patterns on the surface is called latte art.
There are different methods to achieve these patterns. Either in the way the steamed...

Lawn Christmas Decoration Considerations

Each and every year, millions of people decorate their homes for Christmas. A lot ot them just decorate the inside of their homes, but not all are doing so. A large number of people are also decorating the outside of their homes, namely their lawns....

Lens Promotion and Traffic Generating Strategies

One of the most often asked questions in the Squidu Forums is, "How do I get traffic to my lens?"

The most obvious way to generate traffic to your lens is to make sure that it is search engine friendly. But that is a topic that deserves it...

Limburger Cheese -- YUMMY or Stinky?

LIMBURGER Cheese is Yummy!

I absolutely LOVE the taste of Limburger Cheese. Yes, it is YUMMY and delicious with a slice of onion on a fresh piece of rye bread. I've been loving this pungent cheese since I was a wee one in Northeastern Ohio. It seems...

Lip Scrubs and Exfoliation

Many people use sugar or salt scrubs to exfoliate their skin for softness and moisture. Loofas, exfoliating gloves, and scrub sponges are also popular.

But what about your lips? Shouldn't they enjoy the same benefits as your arms, legs, and rest of...

Little known facts about The Netherlands

Learn about working women in The Netherlands, our royalty, or relationship with water, some history and a lot more. Like: isn't your country called 'Holland'? Well sort of, I'll explain below... Isn't half the country below sea l...

Lose Your Belly Fat And Show Off Your Six Pack Abs

Have you also acknowledged that most people will never fail to include abdominal muscle exercises in their training routines and yet in some way or another, they can never have that desired six pack abs?

Have you been conscientiously doing your abdo...

Lost Toys - In Memory of My Child's 1st Pooh

I am the type of parent that has multiple scrapbooks, memory books, journals, keepsake boxes, and special items saved for my children.

I'll keep those items until the day I hand it all over to let them choose what they want to save - and I won't be...

Low Cost Christmas Decorations

Sure you are being after decorating your home for Christmas this year again? So, have you finished the first step? When it touches decorating for Christmas, the very first step is getting the Christmas decorations. Unluckily, in today's world, especi...

Luscious and Low-Carb: Meatloaf

This meatloaf does triple duty: it is low-carb for Atkins eaters, it is gluten-free for celiac sufferers, and it is utterly, sinfully delicious for everyone. My kids beg me to make this meatloaf. Yes, there's a filler that helps it hold together, jus...

Make it a Thomas Kinkade Christmas

Decorate you house in style with Thomas Kinkade designed Christmas accessories. Thomas Kinkade Christmas collectibles like: Christmas ornaments, Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, Christmas books, candle holders, Christmas DVD's, Christmas villages, w...

Make Money From Home

There are many ways to make money from home and there is a lot of money out there on the internet to be had, but there are also a lot of people chasing the money. This article is about my research: The methods I have tried and the results I have achi...

Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments

If you've ever been envious of that house with seemingly endless numbers of Christmas lights and decorations in their front yard (creating quite the spectacle at night), then you can easily get an equally impressive array of ornaments for your own ho...

Making Money Online And Earn A Solid Income

Most probably you know these emails as well, coming regulary to your inbox telling you how you can make thousands of dollars online with small to no effort. Unfortunately, there are a lot of scams in that respect telling people this fairy tale of how...

Margo's Ultimate Squidoo 'How to Squidoo' Branch Library

I have always loved personal libraries, I want to own what I read. However, recently I have gotten more Zen, and have actually downloaded physical copies of books I am probably not going to read again. Well, many of them.

I have also gotten rid of s...

Medical Symptom-Nicotine Addiction

Many people have tried to quit smoking at least once. Some have tried many many times. A large percentage have failed over and over again. Why? What is it about smoking that makes it so difficult to quit? Is it impossible to quit? Should you even try...

Mediterranean Diet Recipes - Eggplant Feta Dip

Eating from the Mediterranean Diet is wholesome, healthy, and economical. This Eggplant Feta Dip, served with pita, chips or vegetables is filling and so nutritious. The taste will take your taste buds to a beautiful azure sea-side retreat.

Photo by...

Meet the English

If you visit England, you may have preconceived ideas of what the English are like, although some of these may be quite contradictory.

Are they upper class lords and ladies or servile peasants and servants tugging their forelocks? Maybe they are mos...

Men's Neckties and Cufflinks

Neckties and cufflinks are the main accessories every man can wear on a daily basis. Neckties and cufflinks can say a lot about a man's personality. You can wear these accessories to reflect your mood of seriousness, fun or simply crazy. There are ne...

Meze, Traditional Cypriot Appetizers

Meze is an abbreviation for Mezedes and in Cyprus it is oftentimes, different to typical appetizers, a meal in its own. You have just to decide between vegetable, meat or fish meze.

Michael Hirte

Michael Hirte, a busker playing the harmonica in the streets of Potsdam, became Germans supertalent 2008. With winning the show, he also won 100,000 Euros but foremost 100,000 hearts. The story of his life with having an accident as a trucker and bei...

Monetize Your Digital Content

There are several ways a person can earn money online. In my opinion, creating and sharing digital content online is one of the quickest and easiest way to make money online.

Digital content includes text articles, videos, slides, graphics, pictures...

Monika Court

Situated on a corner plot just 50m away from the beachfront, Monika Court B is situated in one of the finest seaside areas of Limassol, Cyprus.

Monika Court B, adjacent to Monika Court A enjoying direct views of the crystal clear Mediterranean Sea f...

Montessori Education

My daughter attended our local Montessori school for 3 years. I could not recommend this from of education strongly enough. Before she attended I really didn't think it would be as amazing as it has turned out to be. The children who attend Mon...

Movie Fan Christmas Ornaments

Christmas is a time for memories, for dreams, for magic, and for love. Movies are a record of just such things. Many movies have etched themselves in our minds and in our hearts - so much so that when we celebrate Christmas, we like to include them....

Moving and Cat Concerns

Moving can be a difficult situation with which to deal for all member of your family, including your cats. If you will be moving in the near future there are a number of things that you should consider in order to make sure that your cat's health...

Music Box Makes Perfect Christmas Gift

Do you remember how you felt when you received your first music box? I know that I was obsessed with my ballerina music box. I could sit for hours and make her play again and again!

There are some gifts that really make us all soft and excited! Musi...

My Favorite Blender 3d Blogs

Absolutely everything! Well okay, maybe not absolutely everything. But blogging is the perfect vehicle to share all kinds of information about blender. Now granted the whole on-line experience is geared towards sharing information, so why blog?

Beca...

My Favorite Yummiest Biscotti Recipe

A couple of years ago, I was introduced to someone who baked biscotti. I loved the idea of the Italian biscotti cookie that she was making, but thought I could do better. So I started to research biscotti cookie recipes.

What I learned was that ther...

My Meatloaf -- A Delicious Recipe

Since I was a young child growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, meatloaf has been a favorite food of mine. It's one of those foods that I would call a COMFORT food. I learned how to make it many years ago, but have been experimenting with the recipes --...

My Pet Peeves - Those Things That Annoy Me

MY PET PEEVES is a lens about those little things in life that really annoy or frustrate you. It can be things that aren't designed or made correctly, or things that people do that just frustrate the heck out of you. So what drives you crazy?

I adde...

Natural Christmas Wreaths and Other Crafts

We love nature's bounty and enjoy gathering the supplies for our family's Christmas wreath. The gathering starts as soon as the interesting seed pods form, usually in the fall. Pine trees abound where we live, so our wreaths have a foundation of pine...

No Cold Squids - Break The Ice And Learn About Your Fellow Lensmasters.

Squidoo "had me from hello" , in part, because of the sense of community I felt once I published my first lens and introduced myself in the SquidU Forum.

I have found myself reading various lenses and learning more about each lensmaster by the conte...

NY Yankees Christmas

Every true and loyal NY Yankees fan has at least one ornament on their Christmas tree that shows their allegiance to the team. This year, have a fully decked out holiday with Yankees Santa hats, stockings, ornaments, and decorations. Have a Merry Yan...

Olivia Rogowska

Olivia Rogowska was born on June 7, 1991 in Melbourne, Australia, where she still lives. She is a professional tennis player. On August 17, 2009 the right-hander reached her highest WTA singles ranking with 167. With 384, she reaches her highest care...

Omaha Steak Gift

My husband is a "Meat and Potato" man. I remember when he got Filet Mignon in the mail one year. It was perfect for him and he really enjoyed every bite. If you have a big meat eater in your family, Omaha Steaks makes a great gift.

Online Dating Success Tips

Online dating is really popular nowadays with the advances of technology and the increase of people who use computers. Online dating is a system for preparing a date and can equal an excellent method to encounter that special someone.


Meanwhile, onli...

Orazuli Eau de Parfum

A personal review of Orazuli Eau de Parfum by ST Dupont, written by Kate Phizackerley

This is my personal thoughts and opinions about this 2005 purfume by ST DuPont, why I bought it, my initial impresions, what I like and dislike about it and an ove...

Orca - Killer Whales

There is something so fascinating about watching Killer Whales. They are these amazingly intelligent mammals, the more I learn about them, it makes me want to study them, and photograph them in the wild.

They are beautiful to watch as they move thro...

Original Christmas Cards

Sending Christmas cards is tradition that many people cherish and will go on although today more and more people simply send SMS with greeting message! Still it's great to both send and receive a Christmas Cards - makes Christmas somehow more about f...

Paper Towel Holder

Sometimes it's the details that really set a room apart. Yes, even a paper towel holder can help to create a certain look or ambiance.

Now of course, these are functional devices too. Keeping paper towels neatly tucked out of the way; allowing quick...

Parents of Famous People

Parents are often blamed or credited for the way their adult children behave, the success that they have, and the misfortunes they experience. We often look to the parents to see where someone's values come from and to see who is "responsible" for...

Paris Hilton Perfumes

Everyone knows that products named after celebrities tend to hope the famous name will result in a boost of sales for the product. Only in the case of Paris Hilton perfumes, you might think that the name can actually harm the sales. Paris Hilton is t...

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...

Peacock Christmas Trees, Ornaments, Decorations and Gifts

This is one of my all time favorite Christmas tree themes. I just love the deep blue, green and purple color scheme. Add some old world glass peacock ornaments for the finishing touch on this theme for a truly dazzling tree.

Everything here would al...

Perfect Love Card

You have someone you love? Would like to show just how much you love her / him? Well, affection can be shown in many different ways. One that is classic but always the most popular is by giving away beautiful love card with a little writing.

That do...

Peridot Gems and Jewelry

I was first introduced to the beautiful peridot when I was six years old by my grandmother. She had a lovely Indian handcrafted peridot necklace which she gave to my mother before she passed away a few years back.

I found it so beautiful and that st...

Pets and Pet Care

Hello and welcome to my lens. We love our animals and we know so many of you out there do too. I have an online pet store Paws n Claws and I thought squidoo would be the best place to share whats on my website. Anything to do with animals, info, home...

PFM - Premiata Forneria Marconi

Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) are one of Italy's most influential progressive rock bands. They were formed in the 1960's, achieved worldwide success in the 70's, and made comebacks with a world tour in 2002. Their music is as relevant today as it e...

Pink and Brown Themed Christmas Trees, Ornaments and Decorations

Try a yummy pink and brown themed Christmas tree theme this year and impress your friends with your unique decorating style.

Start with a fabulous pre-lit Christmas tree in a beautiful shade of pink or brown and then choose your favorite ornaments t...

PiNk Christmas Trees, Ornaments & Decorations

If your a "girly" girl who's looking for the perfect pink themed Christmas tree you'll love the selection of trees and ornaments I've found.

Create your own combination of ornaments or choose from a themed collection of delicious pink and chocolate...

Places to Pee Before You Die

Before you go for good, you just gotta go here! Check out these (mostly) not-to-be-missed bathrooms from around the world.

Plan a Winter Wedding

While most people think of June as the month to get married, more and more people are planning winter weddings.

The winter season adds magical splendor to any wedding with the holiday lights, the white snow, and the overall seasonal cheer.


Here ar...

Planning a Small Cheap Wedding

Don't be fooled if you think that planning a small cheap wedding should be a simple task. It can be just as daunting as planning a large wedding. The reason for this is that you still want most of the things that go with a fabulous wedding, but you n...

Planning a Wedding on a Small Budget

Are you wondering if planning a wedding on a small budget is possible? Are you so unbelievably excited about your upcoming wedding that you just cannot wait anymore? Have you started to plan, but came to realize that weddings can be very, very expens...

Playdough

Besides a freshly baked loaf of bread, I can't think of a better use of a few cups of flour besides a batch of velvety soft playdough! The simple toys are the best, and playdough has to rank up at the top of simple toys. A handful of playdough, a pla...

Pomegranate, In-Fashion Fruit Ever

Considering the health benefits of products to buy, the pomegranate is one of the most beneficial fruits. Being generally in season in the Northern Hemisphere from September until approximately January, you will be able to buy fresh pomegranates in t...

Porsche, Dedication To A Car

Nearly a century after its founder began designing automobiles, Porsche is still going strong and that is the final result of a premier cure for a mid-life crisis similar to Harley - Davidson. Porsche's lineup includes four model lines: the Boxster,...

Prince Charles Birthday

Destined to become King Charles III, Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne was 60 on 14 November 2008. In January 2008 Charles became the world's longest serving heir apparent, passing the record of 59 years and 73 days previously held b...

Printing With Coffee

Cafegrafia, or Coffee Art, the unique process of developing photographs using coffee as a pigment was invented by Saul Bolanos. His photos are of Costa Rican Coffee processing from a century ago.

Learn how coffee is now produced in Costa Rica. Pour...

Promote your Blog using FeedCat.net

FeedCat.net is an RSS boosting service that I found out about from adez7 and her lens, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe of Squidoo Lens Creation!.

The tip I received about FeedCat.net was spot on (Thanks so much, adez7!)

Promote Your Squidoo Lens with MyBlogLog

MyBlogLog is a blogging community owned by Yahoo.com. It is designed to connect its members with other users that have the same or similar interests by using communities, widgets, stats and RSS.

Puerto de la Cruz | Canary Islands

Puerto de la Cruz, a cosmopolitan, delightful, charming old-colonial town, is located on the north coast of Tenerife, which is often regarded as one of the last remaining paradise islands.

Amuse your senses with the incredible views, amiable climat...

Pumpkin Carving

I started carving pumpkins by myself when I was in middle school. I remember taking my time to get it just right and being so proud of my work. In 8th grade I entered a Jack-o-lantern contest at school and won!  One of my teachers liked it so mu...

Pumpkin Carving 101

Pumpkin Carving is easy once you know a few tricks.  

Find everything you need, right here, the best pumpkin carving tools, pumpkin carving books, tips to make your pumpkin carving job easier and fix any pumpkin...

Pumpkin Pie Recipes

Ok, I admit it...I'm addicted to pumpkin. I like pumpkin pie, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin...

I've collected some of the best recipes for pumpkin pie (including the secret recipe for Coco's Ha...

Quilted Balls For All Occasions

Quilted balls are fun, easy to make, and make great gifts or items to decorate your home for holidays or anytime. There is no limit to the ways you can design a quilted ball. From holiday themes to animal themes or just using colors that you like, qu...

Rapunzel: a fairy tale

A tower and a prince, a head of long hair....this story captures the imagination and gives amazing imagery that will last in your mind. Rapunzel is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, that has captured the hearts and minds of millions worldwide. It i...

Real Men Eat Calzones

My husband is from New York and made a recent trip home for his mom's 75th birthday celebration. Besides hearing all the wonderful stories about the celebration, he has also mentioned numerous times how great it was to have a New York style calzone a...

Recipe Secrets- Great recipe results are about details and organization!

Recipes can be daunting when you first approach them, especially if you are new to cooking or baking. You may be unfamiliar with certain terms or ingredients. This lens provides tips and information so that you can get great results from your recipes...

Recipe Substitutions

Recipe Substitutions is for those times when you are in the middle of cooking and realize that you "thought" you had some of that "ingredient" at home when you went shopping. But you've already started creating your culinary d...

Recipes From Crete

Healthy eating is a hallmark of food and recipes from the Isle of Crete. If you want great food, tasty food, and you want to preserve your health, you have come to the right place. I hope you enjoy this guide to great Crete Cooking!

Residual Income - With Social Media To Drive Traffic?

Unless you are very new to the internet you will have heard of Search Engine Optimization. But what about Social Media Optimization to obtain a Residual Income? This is the work you put in off your site to attract visitors, and you need to know about...

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is often described as the most beautiful city in the world, but has a reputation for being quite dangerous and crime-ridden.

On my recent trip there Rio turned out to be a stunning and beautiful place, with wonderful views, hotels, re...

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

I love pumpkins. I like roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, etc, etc. Here's my tribute to Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and all of the different ways you can make them yummy. If you have a favorite recipe that you would like t...

Roses are Red, Valentine!

Roses are red, violets are blue is an old familiar expression. And it's familiarity is what makes is so comfortable and loving to us.

Red roses bouquets are a lovely expression of true love, and they are such a velvety, beautiful flower. There are n...

Rugelach- the ultimate "pastry" cookie!

This lens is all about Rugelach or butter or nut horns as some people refer to them. I grew up eating Rugelach for every holiday and special occasion. When I got older, of course I wanted to learn how to make them. I have tried dozens of different re...

Save Money Shopping Online With Spree

SPREE - CASHBACK SHOPPING OF THE BEST KIND

There are many affiliate programs around these days, but most people either don't manage to make a success out of being an affiliate, or are scared to try since they don't know how to create a website or to...

Scottish Terrier

The Scottish terriers, also known as Scotties, are short-legged British terriers. They are one among other go-to-ground and wire-coated terriers developed in the highlands of Scotland. The Scotties are said to have jaunty attitude so they are often u...

Seasonal Celebrations on Squidoo

Enjoy this seasonal celebration on Squidoo! New beginnings, family gatherings, and memories in the making.

This is what the seasons mean to me...

♥ Summer is time for fun in the sun, good food on the barby and traveling.

♥ Fall brings the...

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...

Set Your Table with Christmas Spode

Set a beautiful table with Christmas Spode dinnerware! It is fun to add a few pieces to your collection each year - and is a great gift for your favorite collector, too!

The Christmas Tree Collection is my personal favorite. A Tradition since 1938,...

Setting the Atmosphere in Your Home for Christmas

The Holidays are a time to create family memories. Make this a time of love and laughter!

This is the time of year to let your love flow freely and abundantly. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. Creating a warm holiday glow is fun and a...

Sheftalia, A Cypriot Sausage

Sheftalia is a typical food from Cyprus. Sheftalia is a kind of sausage without skin. Instead of sausage casing it uses caul fat, the membrane that covers the stomach of a lamb or pig, to wrap the ingredients.
In a Cyprus meze you will find Sheftalia...

Shopping For Christmas Tree Decorations

A lot of people put their time and focus into decorating their Christmas tree, when it comes to Christmas decorations. If you want to decorate your Christmas tree as well this year, you will need to have some Christmas decorations. Probably you have...

Shopping For House Plants -Tips

Don't buy expensive indoor house plants at a variety shop, supermarket or department store. Purchase your indoor house plants from professional people who grow and sell plants, and nothing else. They usually know the most about indoor house plants, a...

Skiing In Bulgaria

Probably Bulgaria isn't the first place that comes to your mind when thinking about skiing vacation. Anyway, you might be surprised to find out that Bulgaria is becoming more and more popular for tourists across Europe, as well as in the world. Bulga...

Skiing In Courchevel Resort

One of the best ski resorts in the world if you happen to be a beginner, is the Courcheval 1850 resort in France. All were beginners once, and no one knows better than the Courchevel resort 1850, that if you care about the beginners, the intermediate...

Skiing In Croatia

Croatia, as one of the new rising European nations, has been observed to make an astounding turnaround over the last ten years. It became obviously more tourist friendly and it is a great place for vacation with your family on a budget, since it beca...

Skiing In Italy

Italy should be always given some consideration from those interested in experiencing th Alps for less. Nevertheless it is still looked at as one of the top European skiing countries nowadays and it is a splendid place for skiing vacation. Sure, ther...

Skiing in LAAX, Switzerland

LAAX in Switzerland is located more than 1,000 meter above sea level and offers skiing and snowboarding installations that fit everyones needs, from the beginner to world champions. LAAX hosted all the big snowboarding and skiing events, welcoming th...

Social Stories

A Social Story is a very prescriptive way of identifying and addressing a problem behaviour and giving direction on how we'd like to change it.

Social Stories are usually written for children (or adults) on the Autistic Spectrum but are also benefic...

Song Lyrics - Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits

Dire Straits were one of the best known English rock bands from the late 1970's through to the early 1990's.

Formed by Mark Knopfler in 1977. The band comprised also his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums)....

Song Lyrics - Money For Nothing - Dire Straits

Dire Straits were a great English rock band, formed by Mark Knopfler in 1977. The band comprised also his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums).

Although the band was formed in an era when punk rock ruled the...

Song Lyrics - YMCA - The Village People

The Village People are a concept disco group formed in the late 1970s. The group is well known for their on-stage costumes as for their catchy tunes and suggestive lyrics. Original members were: police officer (Victor Willis), American Indian chief (...

Southwestern Design and Cultural Icons

T he traditional art and icons of the Native American, Spanish and Mexican cultures are quite common in the American Southwest and have come to symbolize a unique southwestern style of decorating.

Some popular design themes include; Native American...

Spikenard in Perfume

Spikenard (often shortened to nard or nardin) is an Himalayan shrub which grows in China, India and Nepal to about 3' (1m) high and has pink, fluffy flowers as shown in the picture. The flowers, however, are less important than the thick, tubular roo...

Squid Etiquette

Squid Etiquette is all about what to do and what NOT to do on Squidoo! It is a very different How To Squidoo than you have probably seen before.

In our enthusiasm to not only publish our first few Squidoo lenses but also get traffic, we may forget...

Squidcasting - how to squidcast on squidoo

Squidcasting is THE way to let people within squidoo know your new lens exists.

You can use it in all kinds of ways - but how do you do it without annoying people?

Squidoo Gets Personal

We have so many amazing, insightful, and inspiring lenses written about incredible people here but I have found the first-person accounts to be the most moving. I've collected personal stories of lensmasters from all walks of life who have had the co...

Squidoo Graphics Pack

I've created a few very simple image for my Squidoo lenses in the past, and thought... Why not share them? You can see the result below. Just note the following things:

a) I'm not a graphics designer - only an amateur.
b) This is a work in progress...

Squidoo Guide to Gardening

This page is for those who love to Garden. This is the Ultimate Guide to Gardening with everything written by Squidoo-ers. You will find Gardening tips, How-to Pages, Fun things to buy for your garden, Bringing the birds and Butterflies and so much m...

Squidoo Marketing Community

Squidoo has become a very important part of my online marketing mix and I want to learn good marketing tips and techniques from other Squidoo lensmasters and also share what I know.

I have found Squidoo lensmasters to be intelligent, knowledgeable,...

Squidoo Tools, Resources, and Guides

Squidoo Tools, Guides, Lens addons, Linkbuilding tips, and news

This is a collection of free Squidoo tools, guides, and other resources to help you build and market your Squidoo Lenses.

I will also continue to gather various addons that you can ad...

St Tiggywinkles

St Tiggywinkles is the biggest wildlife hospital in the world and it is located in a small village in rural England.

According to the St Tiggywinkles' website every year in Britain over five million wild animals and birds are injured as a direct res...

Star Wars Christmas Ornaments & Decorations For Your Home!

Star Wars Christmas Ornaments? Holiday decorations? You bet! Whether you are looking for one or two Star Wars ornaments for a fan in your life or you are an experienced collector, this page is full of interesting Star Wars information and collectible...

Stuffed Cabbage *

One of my fondest food memories growing up is watching my grandmother make Stuffed Cabbage ... and then, of course, eating it!  She had a "secret ingredient" that made her stuffed cabbage rolls the best I've ever had!  I'l...

Submarines! Undersea Boats! Submersibles!

My fascination of the underwater world probably started when I read Jules Verne's book, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Then, watching the Disney movie of the same name in the theaters probably got my interest going even more.

Click Here To See a Coo...

Sugar Plum Ballerinas

Plum Fantastic is the first book in a new series by Whoopi Goldberg about a young ballerina whose mother moves her to Harlem in order for her to have a chance at dancing in the Nutcracker.

As a new dancer at the studio, Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson...

Swarovski Christmas Ornaments

Swarovski is well known for its lead crystal glass, used for crafting a lot of jewelery, as well as miniatures, sculptures, couture and home decor. Did you know, that Swarovski is also designing Christmas ornaments? In fact you will find a lot of ite...

Swarovski Jewelry

Every woman knows Swarovski Crystals, the high precision-cut lead crystal glass. To maximize the refraction of light, Swarosvki Crystal contains approximately 32% of lead. Swarovski is the brand name used in a lot of jewelry, as well as miniatures, s...

Tahini Dip

Tahini is a paste of ground sesame seeds which is used in cooking. It is the main ingredient in Hummus, a delicious tahini dip.

Taramosalata, A Fish Roe Dip

Taramosalata is well known especially in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. Usually it is one of a lot of dishes in a Cyprus meze and eaten as a dip with bread or vegetables.

Taste of Croatia

If you have been to Croatia than you know what I'm going to say! If not, let me tell you: We, Croats, love to eat!!! We also love to organize parties and gatherings on almost every occasion.

Tasting of numerous Croatian food specialties and quality...

Tea - Black or Green

I'm English so I drink tea all the time. I think it's natural that everybody loves it. It's hard to believe that it's a comparatively recent introduction and for centuries it was largely unknown outside China and Japan.

The history of tea is long an...

Terra Nostra Roses

The Terra Nostra rose was bred by the French rose breeder NIRP International. This rose was introduced in 2006 and is extremely hard to get in the United States. It is a beautiful shade of almost Milk Chocolate that would be beautiful in a bouquet...

The 2008 Squidoo Holiday Twitterdrive for Charity

The Squidoo Holiday Twitterdrive for Charity 2008 was a lot of fun and we got a ton of people participating and tweeting for charity.

The 2008 Twitterdrive is closed, but we're running a 2009 Charity Cookoff over here. We're giving away $1000...

The 60 Day Squidoo Challenge: Make a Supplemental Income On Squidoo In 60 Days Or Less!

Hello friends,

Many of you who are considering taking The 60 Day Squidoo Challenge are already on Squidoo, but you came here to create a web presence and not to make a supplemental income. Before I took the challenge, that was me, too. I got a littl...

The Amazing Story of Isabel

Isabel is the beautiful female black Belgium sheepdog mix that my husband Jim and I got from the rescue league 2 weeks after the death of our golden retriever Nicolas.

We went to the rescue league because we wanted to be sure to get a dog that wasn'...

The Amur Leopard

Though they are the most critically endangered of all the big cats, not many people have even heard of the Amur Leopard.

There are only an estimated 30-35 of these gorgeous leopards living today in the wild.

They are beautiful animals that deserve...

The Art Of Bathing

After a stressful day nothing beats a long, languishing, soak in a warm tub. For thousands of years mankind has sought solace in the water, adding fragrant herbs, oils and salts to lift the spirits, improve the health, cleanse the skin, treat illness...

The Art of Shaving

The removal of hair with a razor, a shaver or any kind of blade is called shaving. Usually shaving is done by men to remove facial hair. A clean-shaven man has his beard part removed.

The Art To Tie A Tie

The tie is worn by men and women as a part of formal clothes or office dress. They are also found as a part of uniforms.
There are several variants of ties, all have in common that it is a piece of cloth, worn around the neck and resting under the sh...

The Beauty of the Birdwing Butterfly

Birdwing Butterflies are large, tropical papilionid butterflies native to mainland and archipelagic Southeast Asia and Australasia (with one Indian species), and are usually regarded as belonging to three genera: Ornithoptera, Trogonoptera and Troide...

The Beauty of the Swallowtail Butterfly

Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies which form the family Papilionidae. There are at least 550 species, and though the majority are tropical, members of the family are found on all continents except Antarctica. The family includes...

The Best Job Interview Questions

Whether you're looking to get a new job or advance your career, utilizing these questions and this fresh and unique technique will help. As you explore these concepts open your mind, challenge yourself and get excited.

Interviews can be fun and shou...

The Best Ribeye Steak Recipe!

Pepper steak, Steak au poivre, Rib-eye with black pepper - Chef Andre Rochat shows you how to prepare a perfect steak dinner with bourbon cream sauce and potatoes au gratin. Step-by-step cooking instructions with a wealth of detailed recipe pictures...

The Best Squidoo Lens NOT To Do

Oh, yippee yay! This is all about me and my Website and what I want you to buy. I am not going to add any of my personality or give you any information on the lens topic, because that would waste my time! In fact, I don't have a topic! After all, all...

The Best Sweet Potato Recipes Ever!

Find some of the best sweet potato recipes, dessert and more on this page!

Sweet Potatoes are easy to cultivate in a limited moisture and the sun. It grows and grows that are commonly found here in Asia and it's native Africa. It is rich in sod...

The Best Tweets Are From Space!

On May 11, 2009, Michael J. Massimino flew into orbit on STS-125, the final Hubble servicing mission by the Space Shuttle Atlantis. During the mission, he became the first person to use Twitter in space.

Here are some of the best tweets from Mike (a...

The Blue Angels Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron

The United States Navy's Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, popularly known as the Blue Angels, are an amazing sight to see!

The Daily Joke - December 2008

The Daily Joke for December just couldn't be anything other than Funny Christmas Pictures. I have a lot in my collection, and I thought that it would be good to share them with you so that you can also get a laugh out of them, which I hope you will,...

The Death of Poetry

Have you ever tried asking a teen or perhaps a kid who Edgar Allan Poe was? I'll bet all the next lenses I create they wouldn't have the faintest idea. Well most of them anyway. But ask them who the Lich King is... and they will give you the king's c...

The DIY Guide to Roasting Your Own Coffee!

Dear Caffeine Seekers,

Weary of overpriced, stale coffee beans? Wanna learn something cool?  Love coffee? Curious about roasting your own coffee beans at home?

Then WELCOME! You have serendipitously arrived at exactly the right place.

This lens...

The Fig, An Early Cultivated Plant

The Fig is one of the first plants cultivated by humans. Some subfossil figs were found in an early neolithic village in the Jordan Valley, dating to the time about 9400 - 9200 BC, which predates the domestication of wheat or legumes.

Thus you can s...

The Florida Manatee

"Florida Manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostrus

The Florida Manatee, Florida's state marine mammal, is a large aquatic relative of the elephant. They are grayish brown in color and have thick, wrinkled skin on which there is often a growth of algae...

The Funniest Squidoo Lensmasters

Squidoo lensmasters work hard to provide remarkable, original content in beautifully designed lenses. This lens features the lighter side of it all - the funny stuff! Funny videos, funny stories, jokes, and pictures. Funny quotes, funny animals, game...

THE GIANT SQUIDS (and how you can become one)

No, it's not a rock group (but it might as well be). It's the core group of movers and shakers at Squidoo. It's a gathering of influentials, the most dedicated lensmakers on Squidoo.

Here's how this whole thing started. One day at Sq...

The Giant Squids Interviews

 

I am so excited for the new Giant Squids that it just had to come out in this lens! I want to know who all of them are, how they got be Giant Squids -- to learn about the great (and the harrowing) moments in the process -- if they have any tips...

The Influence of Advertising

The influence of advertising on our lives, for both children and adults, has changed over the years. In the early days, advertising for toys and other products for children was primarily targeted toward parents and their message was direct. Today h...

The Lion King, The Stage Show

As EVERYONE probably knows, Disney's THE LION KING started life as an animated film from 1994 - winning 2 oscars. You could be forgiven for thinking how on earth can they put this animation where the central characters are animals, on stage. Followin...

The Lonely Little Tree

Sheelagh Mawe is a cool mom of two brothers (Mike and Andrew Dooley) who (along with their mom) started TUT® - Totally Unique Thoughts® Enterprises in 1989. They believe that "everyone is special, that every life is meaningful, and that we're all her...

The Mystery Of The Bermuda Triangle - Aka Devils Triangle.

For years now, the mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle has yet to yield any convincing answers. My fascination with this subject is as passionate as my interest in The Lost City Of Atlantis . Both related to the vast Oceans, and the secrets and...

The Perfect Wedding Venue

You have found the perfect groom and you have bought the perfect gown. You are looking forward to a perfect wedding. All you need to find now is the perfect wedding venue as the perfect wedding depends on the perfect venue as well. This is why you sh...

The Perplexing Platypus

I find the platypus totally fascinating. It's one of the few remaining monotremes, a very ancient evolutionary line of egg laying mammals. At the same time having both very primitive and very novel and advanced featured. Just an amazing animal.

The Platters

If you ever heard The Great Pretender or Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, than you know why I love to hear them! The Platters are one of greatest bands of all time and one whose songs were sing by Freddy Mercury and many others.

Sit back and enjoy!

The Poem of My Life

Finding the place to start writing about any topic is difficult for me. But when it's about my own life (to this point), I find the task even that much more difficult. Does one start from the 'beginning' or just jump into the middle of the story?

I'...

The Rain Forests of Borneo

Borneo, in Southeast Asia, is a beautiful country with unique wildlife. It is home to the illusive orangutan, proboscis monkey, Bornean clouded leopard and many other endangered species. It is a wonderful destination for more adventurous travelers, b...

The Samsung Instinct

Whether you just want to learn more about the Samsung Instinct to determine if it really is an iPhone killer or you've made up your mind it's the phone for you and are merely trying to scout out the best deal, this page should provide what you need....

The Science of Thunderstorms and How to Keep Children and Pets from being Afraid of Them

This is about those familiar storms that we experience every Spring. If you are fascinated with, or even scared of, the lightning, rain, and thunder, you may appreciate the information and images of this page.

I also provide helpful information and...

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 Significant Hat : Historical Tales

Hats are not merely to keep off the sun and the rain, but to mark a social rite, portray a religious belief, define the status and occupation of the user and to announce the extent of authority.

Kings and Heroes wear hats, as do the Gods.

The Simpsons Christmas Decorations

The Simpsons have captured the love of millions for the past 19 years. And, as a family they have celebrated Christmas right alongside of us. The Simpsons characters are an extraordinary group. Celebrate your holiday this year with a new Simpsons orn...

The Speed Of Kempo

Throughout the world of martial arts, the style known as Kempo is one of the best. Kempo uses extremely fast strikes, which is the area it is most known for. Kempo has been around for many years, originating from Japan. It was tested on the ancient b...

The Squidoo Zazzle Gallery

Zazzle is a print on demand online store that allows customers to create their own unique designs from templates or completely from scratch. I love Zazzle because I can buy just one gift at a time that I create and have it ship directly to my out of...

The Stylish Squid - Cool Graphics To Deck Out Your Lens!

Does your lens need a little extra something? Find it here at The Stylish Squid! Here you will find some of the most original banner and divider graphics tailored specifically for the Squidoo Community. It may be just the push you need to make your...

The Top 100 Squidoo Resources Top Site

Topsites are sites with a ranked listing of different websites, generally related by an overall subject. Topsite rankings are user generated, usually through voting by visitors (clicks in to the topsite) from member sites or by counting page views.

The Waltons

I grew up with John Boy Walton and shared the entire series with my children. We love the special time together as we watch how a family works together through both good and bad times. This is such great TV.

My eldest daughter Jaimie (17) told me as...

The Waterproof Camcorder

Electronics in general are pretty sensitive in regards to exposure to water. However, for those who want to capture video when in or near the water there are solutions. Whether you're into snorkeling, diving, or just capturing video of the kids in...

The Wish Tree - A Wish for Peace

The Wish Tree is a lovely concept to create for your family at the holidays or any day. Everyone writes down their wishes and then hangs the wishes on the Wish Tree. 

Since the 1990's the Wish Tree has been a part of many peace-promoting art exh...

The Worst Gifts Ever Received!!

Welcome to my lens, thank you for stopping by!

Okay. So far I have been suggesting helpful hints on what to give for that special someone, friend or family member in your life. Well, this time...I'm taking a different approach. Have you ever receive...

The Yummiest Squidoo Beverage Recipes Ever

Besides getting in your needed water for the day, beverages add special flavors, aromas, and tastes to enjoy. A spicy blend can enhance your mood, a citrus hint piques your taste buds, bitterness wakes the senses, and sweetness can calm what ails you...

This group was awarded the Great Group Award

This lens was started because I just got tired of all the groups out there that just aren't great. So this is dedicated to groups that ARE great.



These groups are ALL great - but within the collection I would advise anybody to join especially t...

Top 10 Christmas Symbols

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holiday's in the world. It is a celebration of love, joy and unity; symbolized by familiar images that are designed to conjure up warm feelings of home and the spirit of peace, birth and giving.

But...

Top Valentine Gifts For Men

Valentine's Day is still accentuated with a man's keepsake of love to a woman. Red roses for example are a men's love keepsake, expressing the motion of his heart. Every year on February 14 we experience the yearly love heyday, when imaginative men t...

Top Valentine Gifts For Women

Valentine's Day is approaching fast and you still are still worrying because you have no idea how to show your love for your special girl. Don't worry anymore, here are a few different romantic ideas you can use straight away to show your beloved one...

Top Ways to Promote Your Squidoo Lenses

I am sure every lensmaster can do with more visitors to their lenses. I know I do.

With that in mind I have created this lens to list all the possible and effective ways possible to help promote a lens.

There are several lenses that shows us differ...

Traditional Christmas Decorations

Christmas is a time of building memories. Many of our sweetest childhood memories are about the decorations that were around our house at the holidays. Make those memories special for your children, too!

Get the family together for a Christmas decor...

Traffic Exchange Basics

Traffic Exchanges are usually joined by website owners who are looking for free traffic. Affiliate marketers join traffic exchanges to drive free traffic to their affiliate links and internet marketers join traffic exchanges to increase the number of...

Traffic From Image Searches

Google Images | Traffic and hits to your lens or web-page. Yahoo, MSN, and Google image searches are the best kept secret among experienced webmasters and SEO consultants for acquiring readers to internet locations around the web. Read on to find out...

Treasure Quest

Treasure Quest is a kind of Online Game, that is played on squidoo with support of twitter. You can compare it with Geo Caching, just that it is played in the internet, instead of the real world.

Remember back in the old times, as pirates shipped in...

Tui Na - Healing Massage Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tui Na is an ancient Chinese form of massage and is one of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although it may appear to resemble western massage, Tui Na massage works on the same specific points and channels as acupuncture. According...

Twilight Vampire Christmas Trees and Ornaments

You'll find lots of great ideas and inspiration here for decorating a purely magical Twilight themed Christmas tree!! This is a growing collection of Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations and gifts inspired by Stephenie Meyer's Twilight vampire boo...

Twitter Tools and Resources

First, you should sign up for Twitter.

I've gathered the latest and greatest Twitter tools and links for your computer or mobile device.

You can also follow me on Twitter, if you'd like.

Twitter Tools To Enhance Your Business

In this lens, you'll discover 35 free Twitter tools you can use to help you to not only boost your websites' traffic but also your income.

I'm not going to just reveal to you what these tools are, but I'm also going to share with you how you can mak...

Twittering

Twitter, twittering, a tweet?? So what is all this nonsense? Or are you fully aware what all this nonsense is about? This lens explores exactly what it is to twitter, different twitter sites you can explore, as well as a large list of Twitter followe...

Tzatziki, A Yoghurt Dip

Tzatziki is a yoghurt dip which is included in every Cyprus Meze. But it also accompanies souvlaki as a kind of sauce.
In Cyprus tzatziki is known as ttalattouri and it includes less garlic but mint. Tzatziki is always served cold.

Understanding RSS

For something as simple and important as RSS, it's incredibly misunderstood. In this very non-technical lens, I'm going to try to show you what you need to know to start using it.

Unique ChristmasThemes

Of course we all know the reason for the season, but many prefer a unique and festive or decorative theme to their holiday decorations. For some, the Victorian theme runs throughout the house, and on the tree. For yet others, the Angel and Santa Them...

Unique Table Centerpieces

Thank you for visiting my lens!

If you are planning a wedding, bridal shower, anniversary, milestone birthday, baby shower, or graduation, you might be in need of table centerpieces. Well...that is one of many things on the list anyway.

Table cente...

Using Gather to promote your Squidoo Lenses

I'm not going to even start to fathom the depths of how Gather works or ways it can be used all on its own, but strictly from a Squidoo Lensmasters point of view I found it an excellent way to reach a large untapped audience and also increase ones ow...

Using Salt In Desserts

Salt is an essential building block of the human body. It's a mineral that we need to replace on a daily basis. It's the not-so-secret "electrolyte" ingredient in Gator Ade, and to paraphrase their ad campaign: "Is Salt in You?"

I do understand that...

Valentine Gift Baskets

Most people think of gift baskets when it comes to Christmas, Easter, housewarming or job promotions, they are right. Gift baskets make a wonderful gift for these occasions. But gift baskets are a great gift for Valentine's Day, too. There is a huge...

Valentines Day Directory

Whatever your age - in school trading penny valentines - or this is the year you will propose to your love on the 14th of February - Valentine's Day is a fun happy time for reflecting on our love for one another.

Have fun with this super list of len...

Videos: The Funniest YoutubeKidsVideos Ever

Little children are adorable - and funny. They tell the truth (especially when we least expect them to!) - and their minds are not yet affected by SHOULDs of grown-ups' cultural, social and other norms.

Unfortunately, they also grow far too fast and...

Vincent Van Gogh.

The Dutch Post-Impressionist Artist, Vincent Van Gogh was an extraordinary man. A tortured soul; a turbulent Artist, full of passion. He felt lost and misplaced in his own time. He constantly questioned his self worth and he suffered greatly througho...

Viral Tweet Generator

Viral Tweet Generator is actually an uncomplicated twitter application that has been designed to give you the possibility of creating a viral wave of tweets through your followers as well as your followers followers.

Visit Cyprus

Legend has it that Cyprus was the playground of the gods, and it is easy to see why.

Cyprus is a beautiful island to visit and explore at any time of the year.

Walking Your Cat

For three years as an over the road truck driver I had my pet cat named panther that went along with me on my trips across the country and during the times when we would be laid over I would take panther out for walks using a harness and leash and sh...

Ways To Cook Salmon

Very rich in omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D, salmon is not just a popular, but also very healthy fish. Additionally it is easy to prepare salmon in different ways. Whether you are using fresh salmon, smoked salmon or canned salmon, you will find, t...

Web Copywriting

Copy for the web has to stand out like DOG'S BALLS!

Anything else will look like dribble. If your prospect doesn't stop and take notice, you have just wasted their time and yours.

This Squidoo lens is dedicated to providing some useful tips on copy...

Wedding Color Combinations

Choosing your wedding color combinations is one of the first decisions you should make because you will then know what direction to go in when decorating the ceremony and reception hall. You will want to incorporate that color theme in your wedding d...

Wedding Cupcake Ideas

Replacing a traditional wedding cake with elegant cupcakes has become one of the most popular trends amongst this year's couples. Cupcakes have been touted as a way to save money and so bride's have been clamoring to the idea. Depending on what types...

Wedding Inspiration Blog

The Wedding Paper Divas blog, we call it Diva Dialogue, from your source for modern wedding invitations, party invitations and save the date cards. See our gorgeous letterpress collection from William Arthur.

Check out some of our most popular post...

Wedding Invitations and Bridal Stationery

Wedding Paper Divas offers a unique, innovative discovery experience distinct from other wedding invitation companies. From exclusive designs, exceptional quality and easy personalization to our fast turnaround, our specialists are passionate about a...

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Wedding Theme Ideas

Choosing a Theme for Your Wedding

Did you fantasise about your wedding day when you were a little girl?  You probably remember dressing up in a sparkling gown and a princess tiara to get married to your handsome prince who no doubt arrived on the...

Weird, Wacky, Colorful & Totally Unique Christmas Trees

Take a walk on the wild side and try changing your Christmas decor to something wacky, unique, colorful or just go crazy and surprise the kids with an upside side Christmas tree that will make them giggle all season long.

Find inspiration in somethi...

What is Matcha green tea powder?

Matcha green tea powder is a form of green tea made from only quality tea leaves that is ground to a fine powder at a mill. Matcha green tea originated in Japan where it was served only to royalty. It has a very fine texture similar to baby powder an...

What is your current highest ranking squidoo lens?

Squidoo is the most wonderful community. No only do you get to express yourself through lenses, but you get to meet the most amazing people. I love exploring on Squidoo and reading all of the wonderful lenses here. I thought It would be fun to have p...

What makes a great girls bedroom?

Designing and creating a great girl's bedroom can often be a tricky task to say the least. Trust me, I know, I have 3 girls myself!

Because of my family and because of my company, Childrens Bedding Direct, i have always been involved in children's b...

What To Do With Leftovers?

I have to admit and some of you might know it already from my other sites, I love food and I also like to cook. But like probably a lot of you as well, it happens from time to time, that I am preparing too much and there is a lot of food left.

With...

Where do you Squidoo?

Squidoo now has more than 262,000 registered accounts. Given that some of these numbers represent multiple accounts which have been registered by the same people, a question still presents itself as to where all of you are. The purpose of this lens i...

Where to play Golf in Cyprus

Year long sunshine, plenty of courses to choose from, bloody good bar-b-q, what more could you want from a golfing destination ?

Who Is Don Knotts?

Whenever I think of great comedians, Don Knotts immediately comes to mind. Remember Deputy Barney Fife from The Andy Griffith Show, who had ONE bullet for his gun that he kept in his shirt pocket. Remember Mr Furley from Three's Company, who thought...

Who Is Poddys?

I was born in England and spent most of my life there, until 1987 when I spent a year on the other side of the world in New Zealand. I returned to London, and then in 1994 I moved to the USA. I spent 12 years in Indiana, and then relocated to South F...

Wild Duck Recipe

"I never had wild duck this good!" I've heard it so many times. This is the best wild duck recipe, according to the well-traveled duck hunters at my Alaska lodge. The method is quick, easy, and successful - if you do it right. If you overcook duck, i...

Willow And The Wonders: The Best Giant Greeter Team Ever

Storming the stage in Squidoo's answer to American Idol, the band Willow And The Wonders is stacking the deck against the competition. The neo Rhythm And Blues singing sensation seems to have the whole contest wrapped up and it is just barely underwa...

Willow's Wonder Squids

And you're invited to jump right in and join this challenge!

A little elaboration for all of you who came to this lens: Giant Squid Organizers and Greeters are throwing a great and fun challenge called Giant Squid Challenge September 2009 for all le...

Wonderful Cyprus

It is best to avoid Cyprus with its Mediterranean climate in July and August.  However, its past has had so many exciting adventures woven into it with constant takeovers, that it is truly an interesting place to visit.

St. Hilarion Castle with i...

World Hunger and Poverty - Should We Help?

In Asia, Africa, and Latin America, over 500 Million people are living in what the World Bank has defined as "absolute poverty." When reading the title of this article, in knowing that 15 Million children die from hunger each year, how could one poss...

XP Antivirus Removal - Learn How to Detect, Prevent, and Remove XP Antivirus

You have come to the right place. XP Antivirus is one of the most popular and dangerous forms of malware on the internet. The virus has infected millions of people around the world and has no plans to slow down. This lens will teach you how you got i...

Zecharia Sitchin - Author Of The Earth Chronicles

Zecharia Sitchin is an accomplished Jewish Scholar whose knowledge of modern and ancient Hebrew, other Semitic and European languages is second to none.

He has spent much of his life studying the Old Testament and the history and archeology of the N...