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Showing off the RocketMoms "Niche" Lenses

The RocketMoms are a group of caring, smart, passionate moms who are participating in an invite-only 6 week program to create some pretty awesome lenses. Their second project was to make an "Niche" lens. Here are a few of the brilliant lenses that th...

Showing off the RocketMoms "Recipe" Lenses

The RocketMoms are a group of caring, smart, passionate moms who are participating in an invite-only 6 week program to create some pretty awesome lenses. Their third project was to make a "Recipe" lens. Here are a few of the brilliant lenses that the...

"And Ain't I a Woman"?

Women were the backbone of the Abolishionist Movement. Women from the North, often the wives, daughters, sisters and mothers of professional men, worked tirelessly to end slavery. There were Southern women on plantations who risked all to teach slav...

"Bobby Bean Goes Wandering"

This is my first published children's book!

Join Bobby and his family as they head to Lake What's-A-Happenin' for a day of fun and adventure. Will Bobby and his siblings be able to heed their dad's advice and not wander off?

This book deals with so...

10 Fabulous Summer Backyard Barbecue Dessert Ideas

I love summer desserts! Most of my favorite fruits are in season, and full of flavor. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, and apples, ohhh my!

Fruity cool light desserts are what I usually think of when I think of summer desserts. Here...

10 Symbols Behind The Art of Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an art form that has been practiced in the Far East for over five thousand years. Feng means "Wind" and Shui means "Water" and Feng Shui is the "art of living in harmony with the earth". When we live our liv...

10 Year Wedding Anniversary Gifts & Favors

Each milestone should be celebrated in it's own unique way. You never forget your First Wedding Anniversary, and right behind that would be your 10 Year Wedding Anniversary.

The traditional gifts for the 10 year anniversary are tin or aluminum, but...

100 Appetizers!

It's happened to most of us. You start talking about getting together. Perhaps it's football season, (like now) and you have a friendly rivalry. The next thing you know, you've got people coming over, cuz you have the HUGE flat screen HDTV!

What do...

100 Cute Cupcake Recipes

If you count the number of recipes on each page I'm betting there's close to 500!

On behalf of the Cabaret Squidoo Best Recipes Blog, I've collected the best cupcake recipes from the pages of Squidoo.com right here on this page, where it's easy for...

101 Fabulous Free Downloads & Services

The best things in life aren't just free--they're indispensable. Some of these programs you may know already or others my be completely new to you. Each link points to either the website in question or to PC World's website, where the program ca...

101 Ways To Save Money

If you are running into debts, going broke, it is time to find some ways to save up some money. The ways of saving money as listed below should not be use for long term. You should try to increase your income, learn and read up on investing and finan...

12 Ways to Get You in the Christmas Spirit

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

1950's memories from Scotland

I've never really been one for routine but when my kids were young there was one I positively looked forward to, picking up my weekly bread from the bakers on a Wednesday.



Maybe that's why Wednesday was always baking day, I'm not sure,...

1968 Chevy Camaro

1968 Chevy Camaro

The true American muscle car of the late 60's was the Chevrolet Camaro! The 1968 Chevy Camaro was one of the meanest hotrods roaming the streets in the early 70's! The sound of the pipes rattling from the revved up motors...

1980s Costume Ideas

If you are looking for cool 1980s adult costume ideas then you have come to the right place. Collected here are some hot eighties looks that will stand out at any halloween or retro 80s party.

Check this lens for sexy Madonna costumes, laid back Mia...

2008 Giant Squid Awards Ceremony

And now the moment you've been waiting for! The Giant Squid Organizers are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2008 Giant Squid Awards.

Every single lens that was nominated is outstanding so I'm sure that this was a really tough choice for every...

2008 Presidential Voting Poll

This is a lens about what YOU think. Take this unofficial but fun poll about who you think should be President!

2008 Tax Return for Self-Employment

Are you self-employed? This is the time of year the business owner job description includes end of year financials and tax returns.

If you have made money on the internet this year, that means that you are self employed. That means that you may need...

2009 Giant Squid Award Winners

The 2009 Giant Squid Awards are sponsored by your Giant Squid Organizers, who happen to be Bonnie & I.

We picked a diverse group of lenses that were awarded Purple Stars in 2009. These choices were not based on lensrank or algorithms or even on brib...

5 Life Lessons I Want to Teach my Grandchildren

My precious grandchildren,

There are so many things I want you to know. Your mom and dad will teach you, your Poppy will teach you, and your other grandparents, teachers and friends will teach you, too. But there are some things that I hope that you...

50 Awesome Squidoo How-To Lenses From A-Z

Here's a handy little directory of the best Squidoo How-To Lenses from A-Z.

Find out how to: Build a lens, improve your lens, add photos, use HTML, Twitter, Squidcast, sell a lens, make a lensograpy, make a profile, find out what it takes to be a Gi...

50 Signs of Good Luck From Around The World

Do you believe in Luck? Do you carry a Lucky Charm or a Symbolic Talisman to ward off Evil and bring you Good Fortune?

There are many signs and symbols from around the world that are seen as lucky. Others are thought to bring good fortune, grant wis...

50 Ways To Use Twitter

Twitter is an amazingly powerful tool for promoting your Squidoo Lens, Blog, Business and more. So check out these cool ways to educate, inform, enlighten and amuse people. Just remember, you've only got 140 Characters so stay on your topic!

500 Hats On Squidoo

The downturn in the economy has been rough on everyone. I work in many facets of the retail industry, so I've had a loss of work and income.

My husband and I have been keeping the plates spinning for a long time, but as you know, if one plate gets o...

64 Chevelle Parts - Find It Fast

This page contains 64 Chevrolet Chevelle parts on a direct feed from eBay.com. We've done the searching so you don't have to.

See everything listed on one page. You'll never pay more than your bid price.

If you don't see your part listed here leave...

67 Chevelle Parts - Find it Fast

Need 67 Chevelle parts for your project car? Tired of searching eBay for what you need? Take a look at my list of the top eBay searches for 67 Chevelle parts and find what you need fast!

There are never extra charges or hidden costs!

If you don't s...

68 Chevelle Parts - Find it Fast

Need 68 Chevelle parts for your project car? Tired of searching eBay for what you need? Take a look at my list of eBay searches and find what you need fast!

There are no extra charges or hidden costs!

If you don't see what you need listed, please d...

7-up Cake Recipes

7-Up Cake has been popular since the 1950's when adding the soft drink instead of water to a mix was said to make the cake "light and airy". In the early 1980's the 7-Up pound cake baked in a bundt pan became popular. We have included recipes for all...

70 Chevelle Parts - Find it Fast

Are you looking for 70 Chevelle parts?  Let me help you find it fast! 

 Find what you need, when you need it. 

I've compiled a list of eBay searches for 70 Chevelle parts, all on one page with no additional charge to you so yo...

80s One Hit Wonders

The 80s gave birth to so many fabulous and fascinating performers. It, as all eras, was a highly competitive time in the music industry. Not only did you have to sound good for radio play, but you had to look good and come up with interesting videos...

80s: The Eighties

This is THE Ultimate 80s trends lens! Fashion, trends, music, movies, politics and lots of glam! :-)

 

9/11 Resources and Information

This is a lens to help the WTC Memorial Foundation achieve their goals.

They are trying to raise $170 Million for the Memorial to be completed in 2009. 

Any revenue from this lens is donated to the Soldiers' Angels Fund. 

 You can shar...

A Day in the Life of a Giant Squid Organizer

I've been a member of the team of Giant Squid Organizers for about a year now and I'm sure some of you must be curious as to what it is we actually do.

I've decided to give you all a little peek at what a day looks like for me being one of Squidoo's...

A Dog Named Beau

Jimmy Stewart's poem about his precious dog, Beau, is one of my favorites ever. His total enjoyment of Beau's personality and habits will make you grin.I can still hear him reading this on the Johnny Carson show. His grief at Beau's death is palpable...

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 Dog Christmas!

There are over 77 million dogs in the US, so you can bet your pups are leaving their paw prints on the environment. Help your dog go green with our green dog tips this holiday season!

By reducing waste, purchasing environmentally responsible pup pro...

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 Halloween Contest for Future Giants

Hello Future Giants! I love contests and what better time to have one, and help you make another lens, than right now as we lead up to Halloween!
So what I want you to do is create a Squidboo lens about your costume for Halloween! What do you plan to...

A Million Ways to Go Green

Everyone that's going green has their own style, method and preferences, and most of them are willing to share it! Squidoo has a great number of green resources in the form of informational lenses. So many in fact, that they deserve a place they can...

A Month of Hope Challenge

Welcome to A Month of Hope!

This lens has been created to highlight the great work of A Day of Hope, a nonprofit program that delivers baskets of food and turkeys to needy families for Thanksgiving.

A Month of Hope's goal is to bring attention to A...

A Month of Thanks Challenge

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

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

A Nurse's Week Commemoration

All of life is about awakening and staying awake. Meaningful
coincidences lead the way to look at life as if it has purpose
and meaning. Then you feel the life energy and dynamic
excitement that flows from living a life with this sense of
purpose, th...

A peek into my closet. The clothes that define me.

A fashion maven I am not! I regret to say that I only own 3 dresses and that they have not been worn for several years which of course means that they are wildly out of style! I think that my aversion for dresses came about during my formative high s...

A Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner

Guy's, How Would You Like To Prepare An Incredibly Romantic Meal For Your Loved One?

Skip the expensive restaurant this year and treat you wife, girlfriend, significant other to a delicious, romantic dinner prepared by you right in the comfort of yo...

A South African Vacation

Welcome to my lens about our trip to South Africa. Although for my wife and I, this is a hunting and sightseeing vacation, this lens will be on the sightseeing side. I will create and link the safari portion in another lens.

A Splash of Wine in your Bedroom

Wine red is a dark red that reflects little light. Sangria is my favorite wine red color, and you'll find it everywhere in my home from my bedroom, kitchen, living room, and hanging up in the closet.

Wine red shades:
Burgundy - red purple.
Maroon or...

A Tasty Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe

This stuffed bell pepper recipe reminds me of those comforting foods that Mom used to make. My husband loves it when he sees stuffed bell peppers on the menu. Filling and hearty, it is a good meal for an autumn or winter evening. Each pepper cup is l...

A Tribute To Women of Afghanistan

In 1985 National Geographic published a picture by Steve McCurry of Sharbat Gula. Until she was found in 2002 it was the only time she was photographed.

The picture has appeared on the cover of National Geographic and was chosen one their 100 Best P...

A Very Cherry Valentine's Day Cake

I was making a list of people to invite to a little get together around Valentine's Day and I was trying to think of a cute dessert idea that was a one-pan-woner type deal because I figured that cupcakes were predictable, messy and bothersome with th...

A Well Stocked Pantry

A well stocked pantry can really save your bacon when unexpected guests come for dinner. Maybe you just had a darn busy day and don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. A well stocked pantry can come to your rescue.

This does take some plan...

About A Well Dressed Bullet Website

Our website offers you custom handmade Belt Buckles, Bolo Ties, Bullet Pens, Card Guard Protectors, Clocks, Keepsake Urns, Key Chains, Shotgun Wedding Bar & Party Lights, Zipper Pulls and so much more.

Unique gift ideas for hunters, rifle, handgun...

Absolute Best Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

In its simplest form, Chicken Cordon Bleu is a tasty combination of chicken, ham and swiss cheese, rolled together and usually fried. This recipe also includes a creamy wine sauce to accompany the chicken.

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a beautifully elegan...

Absolutely Adorable Valentine's Day Cupcakes

These easy to bake, easy to decorate Valentine's Day cupcake recipes and ideas are absolutely adorable and perfect for school functions, parties, February birthdays or simply to serve at home to your loving family.

Take a peek at my Valentine's Day C...

Acrylic Painting Techniques

Discover acrylic painting techniques to help you get your art looking the way that you would like.

I've always liked art and color. However, it didn't necessarily come naturally when I wanted to create art myself. I also wanted to create art...

Adam Sandler: The Thanksgiving Song

Artist: Adam Sandler
Words and Music by: Adam Sandler, Ian Maxtone-Graham,
and Robert Smigel

The Thanksgiving Song

Love to eat turkey
'Cause it's good
Love to eat turkey
Like a good boy should
'Cause it's turkey to eat
So good

Turkey for me
Turke...

Add Music to Your Squidoo Lens

Have you ever wondered about adding some music to your lenses? Have you been fretting about how to do this?

Well, fret no more, as there is an easy and fun way that you can now spice up the mood of your lenses.

This is a step by step guide showing...

Addicted to Mafia Wars

Admit it; you're seriously addicted to Mafia Wars on Facebook.
Don't worry. You're in good company.
We won't snitch!
Share your passion for playing around with the mob here.
Find Mafia Wars Tips. Share your Mafia Wars thoughts and adv...

Adele Cosgrove-Bray

Adele Cosgrove-Bray began writing poetry at the age of fourteen, and at seventeen became a member of Leigh Writers' Workshop, when her first poem plus a humorous small article were published in Pipes of Pan. Adele went on to write and illustrate a mo...

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...

Al Capone

Al Capone ruled Chicago's underworld of crime during the 1920s. His gang controlled the city's gambling, prostitution, and illegal liquor activities. After defeating several murder charges, Capone was convicted of income tax evasion and spent eight y...

ALIVE DAY MEMORIES: HOME FROM IRAQ

The HBO Documentary, hosted and directed by James Gandolfini, Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq, explores the physical and emotional cost of war by sharing the memories of ten soldiers and marines, Alive Day, the day they narrowl...

All 50 States Group Headquarters

If you were given a blank piece of paper and a pencil right now, could you name all 50 States? What about their capitals?

Learning the 50 States and their capitals can be lots of fun.

What follows are a wide variety of games, puzzles and activities...

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...

All-Time Favorite Classic Television Theme Songs

Television theme song lyrics aren't what they used to be. Assembled for your listening pleasure are classic television favorites, from Casper the Friendly Ghost in 1945 to Laverne and Shirley in 1976. Who among us does not have several of these class...

Always Juggling on Squidoo

Always Juggling? Married....four children.... two still at school.... one very big dog....trying to balance family life with the need to earn an income....trying to do my bit to save the planet.... former website editor....get involved in amateur dr...

Amazing Star Wars Birthday Cakes

Please come see these Amazing Star Wars Birthday Cakes because you will not believe your eyes! Awesome Star Wars Creations!
See Photos of Star Wars Cakes & Fondant Cake Decorating Ideas, Cake Decorations, Star Wars Decor Supplies, and Designs for...

Amazing Water Fountains...and How You Can Have Them at Home

You've probably seen an amazing fountain somewhere; a fountain so great you wish you could have taken it home with you. Maybe it was a beautiful work of art, a memorial to someone or something, or just a fountain that brought a little bit of peace to...

Amazon Kindle DX Big Screen E-Reader

After months of speculation, the new, big-screen Kindle DX from Amazon.com is here! On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Amazon.com announced its latest version of the popular Kindle wireless reading device and started taking orders. The Kindle DX is now in s...

Amazon's Kindle vs. A Free Electronic Reader

Amazon's Kindle vs. A Free Electronic Reader

I'm still not sold on the idea of purchasing an Amazon Kindle reader when I know that I can simply visit BarnesandNoble.com and download an electronic reader onto my computer for free. I'd like to hear you...

Amplified Phones

If you have a hearing impairment or know someone who does maybe you should consider an amplified phone to make communication easier and more effective.

There are a number of models on the market with various features to aid those who have hearing lo...

Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveler's Journal

 

Myth major seeks armchair travelers, art lovers, and born-again pagans for a ramble through the ruins of ancient Greece.

 

Odyssey
Latest Update:
Sanctuary
of Epidaurus
Posted 11.26.09

I visited Greece in spring 2005 for the first time, whe...

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,...

ANGELS AMONG US

Angels are always with us, whether we chose to believe in them or not. Angels are here to help us throughout our lives, from before we were born, until we complete our earthly journey.

There are many types of Angels, the one we are most familiar wit...

Animals and Nature for Giant Squid Challenge

Attention: All Potential Giants and Giant 100's! Join the Giant Squid Challenge for December 2009!

This is the spot for all your lenses about Animals and Nature.
Create a lens about your pet or your favorite animal in the zoo. Add it here.

Create a...

Anne Rice On Facebook

You can call me star-struck but one of the absolute coolest things that I've found to do at Facebook.com is talk to Anne Rice.

Yes. I do mean THAT Anne Rice. The best-selling author Anne Rice.

Anne Rice has a page at Facebook.com that she visits al...

Apple Ipod

Looking to purchase a new Apple Ipod? Need more information? The Apple Ipod Video Showcase features Youtube videos about the Apple Ipod.  See Apple Ipod commercials, Apple Ipod how-to tutorials, and Apple Ipod video user guides all con...

Are you a Giant Squid hopeful? A special phone interview with Seth and Megan

Do you currently have 2 or 10 or 20 or 40 lenses that you're really proud of? Are you aspiring to be a Giant Squid someday?

That's what we like to hear.

To help you on your way, the Giant Squid Organizers (that's fellow lensmasters Bonnie...

Are You a Squidoo Nobody? How to Become a Squidoo Somebody in 6 Easy Lessons

Who is this little orange guy? That's what everyone wants to know! So, why are you leaving us in the dark?

"This is my bio. I can edit it later." Well, little orange guy, later has arrived. The time is now! Come out from behind your orange anonymity...

Are you a Stay at Home Mom (or Dad) Interested in Earning a Monthly Income?

Okay, I am sure you are all thinking, "What's the catch?" Don't worry, there isn't one. I promise. I am a stay at home mom and I will show you how Squidoo is helping me earn a monthly income while still being home to take care of my children.

What i...

Are You Polar Bear Aware?

Polar bears are affected by habitat loss, destruction and degradation of ecosystems, pollution, over-exploitation and climate change. These factors are among the powerful and persistent impacts on polar bear populations and health. The purpose of thi...

Are You Practicing The Law of Attraction? Don't Make These 5 Common Mistakes

The Law of Attraction is about clearly defining and stating what you want. The Universe then conspires to help you manifest it. Why this works is based on certain Universal Laws of Creation. As simple as it is, there's also more to it than waving you...

Arrowsmith Printing: Entreprenuership in Small Town Iowa in Mid /Century

In 1948 Fritz and Marjorie Arrowsmith took their 2 children Micheal 7 years and Margo 6 months and moved half way across Iowa with no car, $100 in the bank and $6500 in debt. The printer and former high school journalism student took on the job of re...

Artichokes - Where do artichokes come from and how to prepare cook & eat them.

The artichoke (aka: cynara cardunculus) is a thistle that originated from the Mediterranean. Only the heart of these flowering thistles are edible.

As Seen On TV: The Topsy Turvy Hanging Tomato Planter

Summertime means fresh tomatoes... particularly the home-grown variety. Like many home gardeners, I've been growing my own tomatoes for years. This season I've decided to try the Topsy Turvy upside-down tomato planter. The Topsy Turvy was invented by...

Assisted Living: A Great Option.....

I had heard about Assisted Living but never thought that it would be a part of my life, as long as Dad was alive to take care of Mom.

Then Dad got sick. It was serious pneumonia that resulted in a some weakness and confusion for a few weeks*. We did...

Astral Projection - What is it?

We will study the concept of Astral Projection and how it relates to other types of "Altered States of Conciousness." We will explore the uses and benefits of Astral Projection and provide some usefull links for further research and study.

Click Her...

Astro Boy

The original Astro Boy series of cartoons dates back to the 1960's and was the first in a series of what is now known as Anime.

Astro Boy was created as a Manga back in 1951 by the Japanese artist, Osamu Tezuka .

I remember watching this cartoon a...

Atari...Why I'll Never Give Up My 2600

First a little background. I am a 39 year old Girl Geek who loves Star Wars and Napoleon Dynamite so it's no wonder that my early years were spent playing way to much Atari. Here is my journey on becoming a veritable Atari expert. Read on!

Authors on Squidoo

Tons of authors are now using Squidoo to promote their work to their readers. Even better, READERS are using Squidoo to promote their favorite authors to others.

Here are some examples.

When you're ready to build your own (it's free and takes about t...

Auto-reverse HO trolley circuit

I though it would be cool to have a trolley go through the center of town in my HO scale train layout. I wanted the trolley to head through the center of town and when it reaches either end of the line it would pause then reverse, but I didn't know h...

Awareness - Toy Drives: How you can play a part

A Food Drive is a collection of food to be given away.
A Blood Drive is a collection of blood to be given away.
Obviously a Toy Drive is a collection of toys to be given away.

While these are not as common, because toys aren't life-saving objects, t...

★ Footed Pajamas for ADULTS!!! ★

Most people think of footed pajamas as only for kids. If you are one of those people, this page will change your point of view. Today, footed pajamas are worn by "children of all ages". Why not? They are probably the warmest pajamas around....

★ Homeschool Quotes ★

WE LEARN NOT FOR SCHOOL,
BUT FOR LIFE.

These life-learning, life-affirming quotations will help you find the right words to explain your homeschool lifestyle to skeptics ... or help you take the homeschooling plunge ... or maybe help you remember why...

Baby Boomer Retirement Plans and Retirement

People view retirement in a number of ways. For some, it is time to sit back and enjoy a life of leisure. For others, it is time to start another career. Here is what baby boomers think.

Baby boomers have redefined the concept of retirement. For th...

Baby Carrots ~~ When Is A Carrot Not A Carrot?

North Americans love baby carrots. Even more than regular, ordinary carrots. We love them because they are a fresh, ready-to-eat vegetable packaged in a convenient format. A wonderful snack food! We put them on party plates, in our kids lunches and i...

Back to School #2: Turn in your homework here!

The Giant Squids have gone "Back to School" with eight fun NEW challenges!

Participating Giants receive a specific weekly lensmaking challenge. They have a week to work on the lens, and then post it below to "turn in" their homework and show that it...

Banana Bread Recipes

There's nothing quite like a warm loaf of banana bread straight from the oven just waiting to be sliced open!

So many recipes, so many alterations...add walnuts or not...add chocolate chips or don't...do you butter your bread or skip it?

I think ba...

Banana Cupcake Recipe

How to make Banana Cupcake Recipe

This banana cupcake recipe is pretty quick to make. The banana cupcake recipe below is very simple and will leave you with nice moist banana cupcakes! Kids love cupcakes, so makes these tonight! There is also a bana...

Bank Error In Your Favor

Would you take the money and run?

What if you were accidentally given 6 million dollars?

Would you give it back or would you leave the country?

Barbie Doll Houses Reviews and Guides

A girl has got to live somewhere and Barbie is no exception. There is a large selection of Barbie doll houses and furniture available for every taste and budget. Want a grand staircase? Or does your Barbie need an RV? Is your Barbie a Princess in sea...

Bathing For Health

There have been times when bathing was considered sinful and frivolous. During other times a woman's bath wasn't just a hygienic activity but a true art form. Bathing for wealthy Egyptians was a long sensuous ritual with lotions, oils and oin...

BBQ Menu for 4th of July

Preparing a BBQ cookout party for your friends?
This lens features all the perfect recipes to make your BBQ cookout a huge success! Recipes for Beef BBQ Sandwiches, Home Made Potato Salad, the Best Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, and Sweet Ice Tea! Plus...

bdkz's Best Squidoo Tips

Welcome! I'm Bonnie, lensmaster bdkz. I'm a Giant Squid & RocketMoms Organizer here on Squidoo. I have created over 400 lenses, been "Lens of the Day" twice and have had 15 of my lens in the Top 100. I have been with Squidoo fo...

Be Positive: Like Joan Adams

Joan Adams has inspired me, motivated me, and garnered my esteemed respect more than any other person I've met online — in my 12 years on the Internet. Let me introduce you to a very positive, wise, and inspiring lady...











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BEARS: The 8 Wonders Of The World

This lens showcases the 8 species of bear world-wide. From here, you can go to more in depth lenses about each particular bear with lots of facts, photos and videos.

All 8 species of bear are endangered to some degree. Here you'll get facts, photos,...

Beatles Rock Band Game

I am a grown woman and yet I am so excited about the new Beatles Rock Band game that I could burst. Finally a video game where the entire family can sit down... well... stand up?... PLAY!... and enjoy... TOGETHER! Everyone knows and LOVES the Beatles...

Beatles T-shirts, Memorabilia and Gifts

Who doesn't know The Beatles? In case you were too young to witness the phenomenon, they were a pop and rock group of musicians from Liverpool, England formed in 1960. The band is composed of now-legendary musicians John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Georg...

Beautiful Umbrellas for any Occasion

Come back again when I don't have anything planned!

Don't you hate it when it rains on your parade?  Or your birthday?  Or even worse, your wedding day?

I've assembled a collection of umbrellas to help you stay dry and beautiful...

Benjamin Franklin's Virtues to Live By

At the age of 20, Benjamin Franklin developed a list of virtues to live by. The original list had 12 virtues but when a Quaker friend commented on his pride, Ben added the 13 virtue, humility. Benjamin Franklin strove to practice these virtues throug...

Berry College: Philanthropy In The Mountains, Rome, Georgia

With the largest college campus in the world (28,000 acres) in a tranquil "walden pond" like setting, Berry College is an educational jewel no longer in the rough.

Where else can a student roam 100's of acres of woods and watch deer ca...

Best American Flag Cake Recipe

Our 4th-of-July holiday party traditionally ends with the family watching a flashy fireworks display while eating a piece of my homemade fresh-fruit-covered American Flag Cake,

My flag cake recipe isn't as much a recipe as it is a decorating idea be...

Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese

To me there is nothing more comforting then making and eating my mom's recipe for baked macaroni and cheese. It has less then 5 ingredients so it is super easy to go from cooking it up to munching it down in under an hour. Add steamed broccoli o...

Best books and movies about the Dalai Lama

The most famous man in Buddhism. The arch enemy of the Chinese government who write to every government that receive him. They probably have a clerk for the duty, because the Dalai Lama is received by most heads of state - as he's respected world wid...

Best Cheap Toys

Welcome to my Best Cheap Kids Toys Lens. I have three boys and we have tons of toys. Some of their toys get lots of use while others just sit at the bottom of their toy box until my wife wants to throw them away. Then of course the kids remember lov...

Best Christmas Books of All Time

As the winter nights draw in, there's no better time to snuggle up in front of the fire with a good Christmas book. Whether you're looking for fun, adventure or a heart-warming tale, there's plenty of choice to be found in your local libr...

Best Christmas Cookbooks Ever

A great Christmas cookbook should be so much more than bound paper and recipes.

The best Christmas cookbooks contain your family's most treasured Christmas memories and traditions.

Take a look through my collection of favorite Christmas cookbooks t...

Best Christmas Ever Headquarters

Best Christmas Ever

I am so proud to offer you this fantastic group of lenses, each one designed by a master lensmaker to help you have the absolute best Christmas ever.

By exploring the many lenses listed here you will find the prettiest decorat...

Best Christmas Songs of the Seventies

For many years, the record industry in Great Britain has rightfully looked to the run up to the Christmas period as a time when huge sales of records (or CDs and downloads nowadays) can be made.

The industry geared itself up to either promote a new...

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 French Toast Breakfast Recipes

French toast is a classic breakfast favorite amongst people all over the world. In Spain, they call them torrijas. The UK has many names for the bread, from "eggy bread" to "french fried bread," or "gypsy toast." No matter where you have french toast...

Best Gift Ideas for a Cook

Looking for a gift for someone who loves to cook? Want to repay your favorite chef for all the fabulous meals they've served you?

Not sure what to buy Mom?

Read on to find the absolute best gifts for cooks ever!

Best Grandpa T- Shirts

Looking for a t-shirt for the world's best Grandpa?  Not every Grandpa gets to wear a best Grandpa t-shirt.  Grandpa's who sport these tees are very special indeed.  If you are lucky enough to have one of those truly special me...

Best Ken Wilber Books

Books by Ken Wilber who writes on psychology, philosophy, mysticism, ecology, and spiritual evolution. He has been described as New Age, although his writings are critical of much of the New Age Movement. His work formulates what he calls an "integra...

Best Mother-Son Dance Songs

My son is engaged to be married and we need to find the perfect song to dance to at his wedding.

I have created this interactive lens in hopes that you can help us, and in turn help others, find the best mother-son dance songs to choose from.

Pleas...

Best Panini Sandwich Recipes

Two slices of of Italian bread stuffed with delicious goodies such as mozzarella, tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, or whatever else makes you happy. Brush with extra virigin olive oil, then press between the hot plates of a pan...

Best Potato Casserole In The Universe!

Leftover recipes don't have to be boring. I'll show you how to add a gourmet "touch" to this deliciously-rich potato casserole worth saving leftovers for. Step-by-step instructions and pictures of my special potato vegetable casserole shall make this...

Best small digital camera, the Casio Exilim Camera

I love this camera. I got it for my birthday. It's not sold in Europe, but my American Uncle sent it over.
It is so easy to use - as long as you have the settings just right. So this lens is to show you just how it's done.

All the pictures o...

Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

Spaghetti Sauce Recipes
Spaghetti, the long thin pasta made famous by the love scene in Disney's, Lady and the Tramp, is by far one of Americas favorite dishes. Depending on which sauce you choose to top it with, it can be simply delicious or exotica...

Best Tres Leches Coconut Macaroons

Macaroons are good. Coconut Macaroons are better. Tres Leches Coconut Macaroons are the best!

I will demonstrate how to make one of the most delicious pastries in the world:Chef Keem's Chocolate-dipped Tres Leches Coconut Macaroons.

Can you believe...

Bewitched Halloween Costumes

Beautiful witches were nothing new in 1964. After all, L. Frank Baum had introduced Glinda, the Good Witch more than six decades earlier in his popular and widely translated children's novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In 1942, silver screen siren V...

Big Chuck! My Favorite Stories from 47 Years on Cleveland TV

From the early days with Ghoulardi (Ernie Anderson) to the "Hoolihan & Big Chuck Show" to "Big Chuck & Lil' John"... Big Chuck has ruled the Cleveland airways and kept us laughing for over 40 years.

Now retired Big Chuck has managed to pack 47 years...

Big Orange Recipe Contest

Cabaret Squidoo, in combination with your Squidoo.com Giant Squid Community Organizers, is having a recipe contest where YOU can win an autographed copy of Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book and other great prizes.

You DO NOT need to be a Giant Squid Len...

Bird By Bird

Imagine being able to really get inside of the head of a fantastic writer to see what makes them tick.

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott actually lets you do just that.

Whether you are new to writing or an old sage you will find this book an unforgettabl...

Birthday Party for Children or Adults in the Magical World of Faery | Pictures, Party Supplies, and a Little Pixie Dust

Titania, High Queen of the Faeries is ready to show you how to have a magical party for your birthday, Halloween, or any other occasion.

Fairies are not just for little girls dressed in pink, although many little girls love fairies. They are also fo...

Black One Piece Bathing Suit

Looking good in a black one piece bathing suit is something that females of all shapes and sizes can count on. The slimming effect of a black one-piece bathing suit definitely plays a big part in the high demand for this classic swimsuit, as most of...

Black Wedding Dresses

In recent years several designers have featured black wedding dresses in their bridal collections. Whilst this may strike some as a rather unconventional choice, it is not unprecedented.

In the 1800's most women would marry in the best dress they co...

Block Buster! British Glam Rock of the 70s

At the beginning of the 1970s, I was in my early teens, an excellent age to appreciate a new phenomenon about to hit the British airwaves: Glam Rock.

At the time Glam was a joke. Those of us with Sweet records were laughed at by our friends who wer...

Bob Druwing

Bob Druwing is a member of The Screen Actors Guild and The American Federation of Radio and Television Artists, who makes his home in Hollywood, California.

A lifelong actor, he is also a singer/songwriter, guitar player, stand-up comedian, cartooni...

Bodie, California - Ghost Towns of the West

Bodie is my favorite ghost town. Because it's a California State Park, the buildings and their contents are protected year-round. This allows you to see a town left just as it was, with all the elements intact. A perfectly preserved window in time....

Bonnie D. - Squidoo Hero

Bonnie D., aka bdkz, is a graphic artist and writer from Cleveland, OH.  Here are just a few interesting facts about Bonnie.  She joined Squidoo in February, 2007.
She is a Giant Squid Organizer and a RocketMoms Organizer.
She has 1415 fans...

Bonnie Diczhazy

Bonnie Diczhazy is a Cleveland area writer, artist and online community organizer. She is a freelance community organizer for Squidoo.com where she is a Giant Squid Organizer with fellow lensmaster Robin (rms). Bonnie also heads up an innovative new...

Bonnie's Top 10 Favorite Songs Of All Time

I love music. I have an odd taste of old and new. I was a child of the early MTV generation so I think my taste in music developed from those early videos. I got my first AM/FM cassette radio when I was about 11 years old and started getting hooked o...

Book Lenses for December 2009 Giant Challenge

Calling all bookworms that are participating in the Giant Squid Challenge for December 2009. I would like to introduce you to this plexo lens. It is where you will add your lenses about books that you want to count towards becoming a Giant Squid or a...

Books For Writers

What a writer needs is inspiration, and these books will give it to you. You'll find the power to go on, motivation to meet your goals, ideas for streamlining your writing process, suggestions for bringing your characters to life, exercises to improv...

Borders and Dividers for use on Squidoo

I like to use clip art dividers and borders to dress up my lenses. I like them so much that I've accumulated quite a collection! These dividers and borders are derived from public domain sources such as vintage publications, or I've made them...

Boshemia's Bohemia: Who am I?

"None of us really changes over time; we only become more fully what we are." ~ Lestat

Thank you for stopping by my little home on Squidoo. You'll find me at various places across the net writing articles, fiction, and whatever else catches my fancy...

Boston's best seafood

Boston is a rich city with many great places to eat , sleep, and things to do but what makes it really unique are it's many seafood eating establishments and here are just a few to start you off.

Bottle Trees

It used to be that you could see bottle trees scattered all over the Southern landscape. Usually in the country or along the bayous of Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennesee, and Alabama, bottle trees are a colorful folk tradition with the purpose of wardi...

BOTTLECAPS - How to flatten bottle caps into scrapbooking embellishments

This tutorial will show you step by step, two different and simple ways to flatten bulky bottle caps into nice, creative, thin embellishments for your scrapbooks, mixed media, altered art or even into jewelry, such as personalized photo pendants!

Ho...

Brain Teasers

Your mind works a lot like a muscle. The more exercise it gets, the better it works. How to exercise your brain and have fun at the same time? Brainteasers, of course!

Breakfast And Dessert Crepes

On this page, you'll find my basic recipe for crepe batter, as well as several fillings and toppings for breakfast, dessert, or sweet snack crepes.



My favorite? Hmm..that's a tough one! I really love the honey and lemon crepes...but the ban...

Breast Cancer Awareness Gifts & Buttons

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. It is the most common cancer among women in the United States (second to skin cancer). According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 182,460 women in the...

Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts

Breast Cancer is no laughing matter. However, it is easier than ever to get out the word about breast cancer, with many stylish shirts popping up everywhere to help people show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness, Survivors, and Families. These...

Brussels Sprouts in Cheese Sauce Recipe

My Brussels Sprouts in Cheese Sauce recipe takes simple Brussels Sprouts and turns them into a super side dish your family will love!

Brussels Sprouts in Cheese Sauce makes a terrific Thanksgiving dinner side dish but can also be served and enjoyed a...

BuildMyLens.com Lenses - Two Squidoo Experts Build YOUR Lens FOR you!

Featured below are some of the lenses we've made for different clients. (*Note: While we create the lenses, we can't control how the client edits it or adds to it after we transfer it to them, so some lenses may have elements that we did not build......

Bullying At Primary School

Bullying at Primary School is about everything that I learned when my daughter was bullied at school and gives tips and strategies to use when dealing with the school.

I hope your children are never bullied, but if they are then perhaps our experien...

Bunches of Cute Birthday Cupcakes

Birthday Cupcake ideas, recipes and accessories to help you choose and make the best birthday cupcakes ever.

Find links to the cutest, best tasting cupcakes found on the web, specialty cupcake pans, photos to help give you cupcake decorating idea...

Butter Horns -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

Holidays were always THE time of year that my grandmother baked the most of her famous Hungarian Butter Horns.  She could make hundreds of these at a time, with several different fillings -- usually nuts, apricots, and prune.  I l...

Cabaret Squidoo Best Recipe Blog Posts

Cabaret Squidoo - Online Recipe Cookbook

Looking for fantastic recipes served up in an entertaining way? Visit Cabaret Squidoo to find the best of the best Squidoo Recipe lenses.

The Cabaret Squidoo blog features interactive recipes served up by Sq...

Cabaret Squidoo Headquarters

Cabaret Squidoo featuring the best recipes from the Squidoo lensmasters.

The Cabaret Squidoo - Best Recipes Group is looking for your best recipes and recipe lenses to be featured at my blog Cabaret Squidoo. Have you got what it takes?

Lensmast...

CACTUS & COYOTE ~ Snowmen & Christmas Tree Earrings

First of all...Hi! So glad you stopped in!

Well, it's too late for this year but.....you can always start your holiday shopping for next year!! These earrings make great gifts ~ either for yourself or for others. And they're so adorable! Please keep...

Cajun Night Before Christmas

Did you know that Santa once moved to Louisiana and that there is a book called, the Cajun Night Before Christmas by Trosclair and James Rice, that tells the tale? Since the 1970's James Rice has delighted readers with his fanciful illustrations...

Can I Quit Smoking? (Yes I did)

I've finally decided to take the plunge and quit smoking. It was a difficult decision. I really do want to quit for health reasons, but as I am sure most people feel, I'm nervous and a little scared that I will fail. I must admit, I've been discourag...

CANCER IS A PUNK

My story and advice to those living with cancer.

Career Stories

How many times has a friend, family member, or co-worker shared an outrageous work story and you responded You Have Got To Be Kidding? This is how the concept of the website originated! As co-creators of this website, we've both held leadership posit...

Carolina Hurricanes Gifts and Memorabilia

Find Carolina Hurricanes gifts and memorablia for the Canes fan on your  shopping list!

Find Authentic Carolina Hurricanes team Jerseys, Carolina Hurricanes collectibles on eBay, Links to the best Carolina Hurricanes websites,&nbsp...

Carrie Wilkerson

Carrie Wilkerson is The Barefoot Executive. The STAR of Barefoot Executive TV , The Barefoot Boot Camp Diva, creator of Magnetic List Building,Rated # 7 in Top 50 Tweeple to follow,1st Place in Famous People, Jim Donovan's 8 Dyamic Divas, founder of...

Carrot Cake

I searched for years, trying to find the best carrot cake recipe. I baked dozens of sub-par, dry and just so-so carrot cakes using recipes others claimed were fantastic. Sometimes I had to wonder if these people even had tastebuds.

Carrot Cake is a...

Carving A Pumpkin ~~ A Pumpkin's Journey

So, Squidoo did something odd for a website -- it actually coaxed me away from my keyboard. Yes, it's true! I was pulled away from the computer because I was compelled to get pumpkins of my own that I could take knife and creativity to and see what w...

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...

Casserole Recipes

If you are fashion-conscious culinary speaking, you forget all about red steaks and other expensive cuts - or save them for the BBQ season. Simmer food is hot - both among the chefs and at home.

Classic simmer meals are quite commen in the winter ti...

Castles of England: II

A continuation of The Castles of England, this site is a journey through the grounds of England to explore the astounding history of these beautiful castles and fortresses. Enjoy!
Afterwards, go to Castles of England: III, and then Castles of England...

Castles of England: III

Part three of the journey through the English countryside. We will continue exploring the magnificent history of some of England's cherished castles. Feel free to forget your worries for a while and lose yourself in some of the Castles of England.

P...

Castles of Germany

Germany is practically overflowing with some of the most beautiful castles and palaces in Europe. These castles are the stuff dreams are made of, the stuff of fantasy, and if you explore these pages, you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. When yo...

Castles of Scotland

Here begins the journey through the Land of Scotland. We will visit some of the most famous and beautiful Scottish Castles and learn a bit about the history of these amazing castles along the way. The journey continues in Castles of Scotland: II, Cas...

Cats are Smarter than Dogs

I think Cats are Smarter than Dogs and here's some of my reasons why:

- Cats are far more independent and can take care of themselves better.

- Provide adequate food and water and a cat can be left home alone for a few days while you go on vacation....

Celebrating with Profile Pictures

My sister aka Ohme aka @hellams is a very talented lensmaster and artist. At Christmastime in 2008, she magically used clip art to create a wonderful Santa hat for me to wear in my bio and on Twitter.

It was fun to hear people's reactions to grandma...

Chain Maille Jewelry

Welcome to Chaine Maille Jewelry!

Chain Maille or Maile as it was known in the old days, has been around for years. Maille dates back into the 500 BC era. Chain Maille is most notably known to come from Europe and Japan. Most of the weaves and pattern...

Check out these Squidoo Blogs

I have been reading different Squidoo blogs lately and wanted to make a lens to highlight the ones I like. There's also a place on this lens for you to add a link to blogs about Squidoo that you like.

To keep up with all the Squidoo blogs, I use Goo...

Chef Keem :: My Lensography

My world looks different through my squid eyes: clearer, more thought-out, better researched, better understood. Make no bones about it - I love Squidoo, and it was love at first sight. On January 29th, 2008 I discovered a completely new opportunity...

Chicken Soup--Busting the Myth Behind Jewish Penicillin

Chicken soup--the Jewish penicillin. How did that phrase develop?

Well, I can tell you from a personal perspective that chicken soup is a penicillin in my family. And here is why--chicken soup may not heal all ills, but it sure makes you feel better...

China's Wild West

This ain't Beijing. It's on the opposite side of the country, as far away as you can get from the major Chinese travel destinations. And if you managed to get here (a feat my friend), without knowing where you were headed you wouldn't recognize it, o...

Chinese New Year

新年快乐 Happy Chinese New Year! Take your children on a fascinating cultural experience -- celebrate Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year is the celebration of a new lunar year. It is a fifteen day holiday that starts on the e...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

This is my favorite musical, yes... above The Sound of Music, above The Wizard of Oz, above, Mary Poppins! It seems to be a bit lost, because when the subject of family musicals come up, it's rarely mentioned, but I encourage you to watch it again, a...

Chocolate Chip Cookies are My Favorite Comfort Food

Nothing shows a mother's love like a home-baked chocolate chip cookie. There is just something about the warm soft cookie, the melting gooey chocolate, and the smell of the just baked cookies that really warms your heart.

I still love to sit down wi...

Chocolate Dessert Recipes | Easy Unique Dessert Recipes | Chocolate and dessert recipes

Chocolate... oh, how I love chocolate!  Chocolate dessert recipes and Gluten Free Bread Recipes flood my recipe files waiting for when my sweet tooth beckons.  Chocolate desserts are the ultimate comfort food.  Let's face it, chocolate...

Chocolate Santas and Snowmen

Christmas is the time when we give gifts, receive gifts, put up Christmas trees, spend time together as a family, make snowmen, wait for Santa to bring the best presents, and eat chocolate!

Yes, one of the most important activities on our Christmas...

Christene

Whatever I feel like adding.
Part lensography, part biography and part, well I'm not sure.

This is my homepage which connects all of my lenses together. I share with you some of the people, and places, and things that I love.

New lenses are added eve...

Christene’s Custom Lens Creation

Have you been wanting to get in on this Squidoo thing but weren't sure where to begin?

Let me help you!

Christmas Appetizers

When there's good food, people will follow. When there's people and food, conversation flows. You know how much fun it is to eat holiday appetizers, especially at Christmas time, so have a couple of great easy appetizers available and watch the party...

Christmas Bubble Lights

I love Bubble Lights. I remember having them on our Christmas Tree back in the 1970's and I've had them every year since. There is just something mesmerizing about watching those tiny bubbles flow. Over the years they have come out with more...

Christmas Candy Canes

It wouldn't be Christmas without candy canes, those ubiquitous red-and-white striped, hooked sticks of peppermint candy. Find out when and why they were invented, find books and DVDs about their legend, and find some tasty candy cane recipes.

Christmas Cocktails

Christmas time is a great time to get together with friends and family. christmas is a time of over-indulging whether with food, drink or presents.

What better time is there to have a cocktail? Christmas cocktails are a wonderful thing to enjoy. You...

Christmas Cookie Recipes

I love the scents of Christmas. I can remember days as a child when my mother would bake cookies for two days before the neighborhood cookie exchange. The house always smelled like Christmas and it created more excitement about the holidays. Here are...

Christmas Cookies

What is Christmas without cookies? The traditional Christmas cookies have always been a favorite of mine and my family. I hope you can start some of your own Christmas traditions with these cookie recipes. Here are the recipes for my all time top 10...

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...

CHRISTMAS LIST

On this site we have links to some of our other websites where you can go to find Christmas gifts for your family and friends. This makes it very easy. All you have to do is order what you like and it will be sent to you. You won't have to go out int...

Christmas or Anytime Cookie Recipes

Some of the best times I can remember were spent in the kitchen with my Mom, baking cookies. With our rush and hurry world of today, so many of the old family recipes have not been passed down as they were in times past. This lens features recipes th...

Christmas Robin Greetings

Here in the UK, few things say Christmas quite as much as the European robin. You'll find this favourite British bird on greetings cards, Christmas cakes, tree ornaments and decorations everywhere.

In fact, the Christmas greetings card has its o...

Christmas Sugar Cookies - Traditional Gingerbread Cookies

What would a holiday season be without cookies? Chocolate cookies, oatmeal cookies, coconut cookies and sugar cookies with a cherry on the top, each one tasting better than the one before. No bake cookies and cookies baked just a slight golden brown,...

Christmas Traditions in Britain

It seems that every country that celebrates Christmas has its own traditions and customs and Great Britain is no different although I believe we share a lot of ours with the USA and Commonwealth countries.

Individual families often have their own pa...

Christmas with your Cat

Christmas is an odd time of year. I never quite know what to make of it. People make a huge fuss and, apart from the rise in noise level, they also engage in many arcane and dangerous activities. Dangerous to cats!

But before I pass on my sagacious...

Church Cookbook Recipes

Photo courtesy of Me!

I've got dozens and dozens of cookbooks - ranging from a vintage Betty Crocker cookbook to a whole series from Food & Wine.

But the recipes that I favor are often those gleaned from a collection of favorite church cookbooks. I'l...

Ciabatta (Slipper) Bread Recipe

Ciabatta Bread Recipe
In Italian, ciabatta means "slipper," which leads many people to call the bread "slipper bread." Ciabatta Bread was invented by Italian bread bakers and became very popular throughout the rest of the world! C...

Clinton Global Initiative

According to the website details 372,000 hours, 3.9 million dollars, and 41,000 in kind donations have already been made.

I'm working on this lens to help further the cause. What are you going to do to help?

All royalties from this page are being d...

Coffee Decorating - Chocolate, Mocha, Cappucchino and Espresso

Brown coffee furniture and accessories never caught my attention until we made our own dark chocolate micro suede couch purchase last year. Maybe it was my constant cup-full-of-coffee obsession or a vibrant red painted accent wall that begged for ano...

Confessions of a Giant Squid

I am so very excited to become a Giant Squid. It is truly an honor and a privilege to be part of such a great group of people.

I have worked hard to get here, but I could not have gotten here without lots of mentoring, encouragement, and help from o...

Congo Squares - A Tate Family Bar Cookie Tradition

In 1954, the Tate family lived in Pendleton, SC. I can almost smell the congo sqares in the oven. We loved to gather round and "lick the bowl" while they baked! Mama always made congo squares for church picnics, long trips in the car to visit relativ...

Congratulations RocketMoms: Session 1

I am so thrilled to introduce the very first graduating class of "RocketMoms". RocketMoms is a niche group of Squidoo lensmasters working together to make lenses and lots more. They are moms, grandmas, step-mothers, moms of multiples and every type o...

Congratulations RocketMoms: Session 2

I am so thrilled to introduce the second graduating class of "RocketMoms". RocketMoms is a niche group of Squidoo lensmasters working together to make lenses and lots more. They are moms, grandmas, step-mothers, moms of multiples and every type of mo...

Coolest Muscle Car Ever

In 1970, Plymouth lured Richard Petty back to racing for Plymouth in NASCAR races by building the 1970 Road Runner Superbird. In the Disney Movie "Cars", Richard Petty plays "The King", a Road Runner Super Bird. The Superbird was...

Corey Brown

Hi, I'm Corey

I'm one of the guys on the Squidoo team, and here's my story...

(for more frequent updates, follow me on Twitter or check out coreyweb)

P.S. Don't forget to say hi!

Corn on the Cob

I remember around 25 years ago when we lived in a farming community, the availability of fresh corn on the cob. When the end of summer was nearing and all the local farmers were selling their corn (just picked that day) on the side of the road. I mis...

Countdown to Christmas

This lens is all about getting ready for Christmas. Not about what gifts to buy your relatives, or how to host a perfect holiday party, but the special, meaningful things that families may do together during the season of Advent. I've found some beau...

Countertop Pizza Ovens for Perfect Pizza

Countertop Pizza Ovens let you make professional pizza shop pizzas at home.

These pizza ovens can be used to make the best home made pizza or to heat up your favorite frozen pizza pie perfectly.

Countertop pizza ovens come in many differ...

Countess Elizabeth Bathory Guilty or Innocent?

It is fast approaching the 400th anniversary of Erzsebet Bathory's death and in all this time only one side of the story has been told.



In spite of the fact that Her Ladyship's accusers stood to gain substantially from her downfall, only th...

Crazy Cute Christmas Cupcakes

An abundance of crazy cute Christmas cupcake ideas and Christmas cupcake recipe links is waiting for you right here, along with make-it-yourself cupcake decoration ideas, cute Christmas shaped cupcake pans, candy christmas cu...

Crazy Funny Songs

Ok. I admit it! I love all kinds of music - from classical to country! But one of my favorite kinds of music is crazy, funny, off-the-wall songs!



Sometimes I get one of these nutsy tunes running through my head and I seem to sing it all day long!


...

Cream Puffs And Pastry Swans Recipe

A fancy dessert of profiteroles (cream puffs) is the highlight of any meal. Impress your guests with this easy recipe for cream puffs or pastry swans, and your success is guaranteed! Cream puffs are made from pate a choux, a classic French pastry rec...

Creamed Salmon on Toast

As a child growing up, my mother used to make this at least once a week. I think it was the only way she knew to get me to eat fish! When I was a big girl and all "growed up" LOL, and a married adult, whenever my mother used to come fo...

Create a Kinder World

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

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

Create Stunning CSS Backgrounds with Images

Have you heard of CSS Backgrounds? Do you have a Squidoo lens or two? How about a website? A MySpace profile? Are you bored by all those plain old white backgrounds? Here I'm going to show you how to spice up your lenses and pages and create bea...

Creating and Using Your Writer's Notebook

Writers need notebooks. That's where they record all the flash inspirations the Muse sends them.

Thoughts are fleeting.

If you have a good idea for a writing project, you need a place to write it down. The logical place, the place thousands of writ...

Creative artists

I would like to show my daughter's creativity. They love to draw. Below find samples of their drawings.

Meet the Artists...

     





               &n...

Creative Christmas Projects

With Christmas approaching, many parents and teachers are looking for the ways and ideas to keep kids occupied and creative! And if you're one of them, you came to the right place!

This page contains a collection of links for Christmas crafts w...

Creative Writing Tips and Tricks

Creative Writing Tips

Do you want to be a better writer?

Are you ready to be more successful at getting published?

At Creative Writing Tips and Tricks I offer my best articles, tips, and ideas to help get you on the path to writing fame and fortune. T...

Creepy Crawly Cupcakes for Halloween

A cauldron full of recipes and ideas for creepy crawly (but still cute) easy-to-make, easy-to-serve Halloween cupcakes.

These Halloween cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties, school functions, or that extra special t...

Creepy Halloween Recipes

Welcome to WhiteOak's Kitchen
of Spooky Halloween Treats

I wanted to list some yummies for the little ones to have for Halloween. What is more fun then to have a bowl of food with a very odd name that really does not look that good, but taste really...

Crimson Wall Tapestries

Here are some gorgeous crimson colored wall tapestries for your home or office.

Try hanging tapestries rather than pictures for a unique art experience.

Cuisinart Limited Edition Food Processor

The new Cuisinart Food Processor is just spectacular.

The Cuisinart MP-14N Limited Edition Metal Food Processor is the ultimate food preparation tool.

Built by the originator of American Food Processors, it features a powerful motor, a large bowl,...

Cupcake Makers For Kids

Who doesn't love a cupcake? Kids do that for sure. These super fun cupcake makers for kids will have your little baker whipping up a batch of ooey, gooey snacks in no time! And don't forget the sprinkles and frosting. This is the perfect gift...

Cupcakes Ideas

Hello there and welcome to my personal cupcake world. Here you will find very useful information about cupcakes. Great recipes, items, clothes, baking ware, baking books, and basically everything about cupcakes.

Let me know your thoughts!

Come vis...

Custom MySpace Design Tips From Professional MySpace Designers!

UPDATE: MySpace Profiles 2.0 The launch of MySpace Profiles 2.0 has fortunately made editing your profile MUCH easier, eliminating the need to go to theme editors such as CoolThemes. The rest of this tutorial should still be helpful to 2.0 users.

Th...

Cute Kitchen Utensils

Definition: Utensil -noun -any of the instruments or vessels commonly used in a kitchen, dairy, etc.: eating utensils; baking utensils.

Why shouldn't your kitchen utensils be cute!

I love kitchen utensils that are fully functional but cute. Cooking...

Dark and Noble Ravens

....while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visitor," I muttered,...

Dark Omens and Superstitions

An Omen...

 

is a sign that signals a future event; many Omens are historically based upon ancient superstitions and cultural folklore.



Some omens are indicative of good fortune, while others are symbolic of impending hardship and doom.



Her...

Dazzle by Halloween on Zazzle

This is a showcase of Halloween art designs applied on things like cards, aprons, shoes, etc. that I found the most fun, scary and beautiful. There are many more of them at Zazzle.com!


When I first joined Zazzle.com I wasn't aware how many really g...

Dead and Gone

Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris, the latest Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery novel was released on May 5th 2009.

Dear President Obama

Imagine you're up close and personal with the most powerful man in the USA.
What would you say to him in a one-on-one conversation? What do you want him to think about as he leads this great country?

What do YOU want President Barack Obama to know?...

December 2009 Giant Squid Challenge: Parenting And Kids Lens Contest

Welcome to the Parenting And Kids Lens Contest for the December 2009 Giant Squid Challenge. Here you'll find some top notch parenting and kids lenses made by lensmasters attempting to become a Giant Squid or join the Giant Squid 100 club.


If yo...

Decorating a Fairy Christmas Tree

If you love fairies as much as I do you would probably love to have a Christmas tree covered in little wings. Fairy Christmas trees could be decorated in a variety of ways depending on your personal taste.

You will find lots of fairy ornaments here...

Decorating Our Christmas Tree

Every year as I walk through the stores, I admire all of the beautifully decorated Christmas trees. I always enjoy looking at the themed trees and all the different ornaments that together make one beautiful presentation. Once or twice I have been te...

Delicious Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin pies, pumpkin breads, pumpkin rolls, and pumpkin cookies are delicious additions to your holiday recipe files. I have made these and I can honestly say they are wonderful. I hope you enjoy these great desserts and will share them with your fr...

Designing With Artichoke Color Hues

The artichoke is in the thistle group, of the sunflower family, it was originally native to the Mediterranean. The "vegetable" that we eat is actually the plant's flower bud. If allowed to flower, the blossoms measure up to seven inches in diameter a...

Dessert Fondue Pots

Are you dreaming of warm dripping chocolate that you can dip your favorite treats into?

Grab yourself one of these great chocolate fondue pots and dig in!

You'll find some great recipes for chocolate fondue, several dessert fondue makers, includi...

Digital Art by D & D Art Studio

D & D Art Studio is the mother/daughter team of Peggy & Bonnie. Our Original Digital Computer Art & Photography encompasses many different themes, styles and colors. I design Logo Wear, Kaleidoscopes, Found Object Art, Fractal Art and Staine...

Disney's 101 Dalmations

The 101 Dalmations movie is finally available in a new platinum DVD version with some new special features.

A classic Disney movie favorite 101 Dalmations has captured the imagination of generations since it was first released in 1961. Who can resis...

Disposable Diaper Review

All diapers and baby wipes are not created equal. As a stay at home mom of two in diapers, I've tried just about every brand available in my town. Some are great, some are adequate, and some just aren't worth the money at all.

Below you will find re...

DJD Designs Miniature Magic

A World of miniature magic.

I've set up this lens to showcase the items of eBay seller jamnatmat, *DJD* Designs, and her work in one of a kind miniatures for dollhouses and displays.

These handmade, unique items are truly special and this sel...

Do You Believe in Magic?

Magic moments, magic tricks, natural magic, paranormal magic, hexes, lotions, potions, magic in nature, and magical music; What do you think? Hocus pocus or truth?

According to wikipedia, Magic is, sometimes known as sorcery. It is a conceptual syst...

Dog Tags for Kids

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

Dogs in politics!

September 23rd is Dogs in Politics Day, so we wanted to share some interesting information and facts about dogs in the political arena.

Because, Harry S. Truman once said...

"If you want
a friend in Washington, get a dog."

Read on to find out more...

Doll Houses and Miniatures

Come see the many different styles of doll houses there are, and all kinds of miniature stuff, including: all kinds of furniture and dolls, even mini food for your doll houses. Some doll houses are wooden kits you'll need to assemble, while others ar...

Don't Fall For Squid Tricks

I've been seeing more and more Squid Tricks popping up lately and as one of Squidoo's Squid Citizen mentors, and a Giant Squid Organizer, I'm here to ask you NOT to fall for them.

Squid Tricks are when people offer to "help you" (for a fee, of cours...

DOVE Chocolate Discoveries Recipes and Tips

This lens is a growing collection of Chocolate Recipes from the world of Dove Chocolate Discoveries. These recipes are culled from the files of Dove Chocolatiers and Dove Entertaining Guide recipe books that are published twice per year. Want to see...

Dress Like The Joker For Halloween

One of the most popular holidays is just around the corner and that's Halloween. It's the time to be with good friends, watch horror movies, dress up as The Joker, from The Dark Knight and scare our friends and family.

As you probably know it takes...

Dress Up Your Food for Halloween - Lots of Eyeball Recipes

No, not recipes that use eyeballs as an ingredient. If that's what you're looking for, go back to Google and keep searching.

I'm talking about dressing up tasty foods for Halloween to make them spooky and disgusting. If you want gross Halloween reci...

Drive THROUGH a Giant Redwood

If you have never been to the pacific northwest and gazed up through the canopy of a redwood forest, you have nothing in your experience with which to understand the majesty of these prehistoric giants.

There are actually 2 distinctly different spec...

Drive-In Movie Theaters

Sadly, the drive-in theatre has become a victim of progress. A popular way to see films in the 50s and 60s, the drive-in theatre began its slow decline into extinction during the 70s. Now, there are few standing.

However, with a renewed interest in a...

Drop Dead Georgous Red Dresses

Every woman needs at least one red dress - at least one drop dead gorgeous knock-your-socks off red dress. By just slipping into a stunning red dress a you change - you immediately feel like a woman. You feel feminine, confident, sexy, and for good r...

Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

Dutch Apple Pie will be a perfect dessert to serve at Christmas dinner. This Dutch Apple Pie Recipe is tried and true and will make a perfect apple pie! Follow these quick and easy directions and your dutch apple pie will turn out great tasting and...

Earn Money with your Homemade Recipes

Your recipes really can earn you an extra income when you combine them with the power of Squidoo.com.

Squidoo makes it easy to design (free) web pages (called lenses) about your favorite recipes. (or any other topic)

I'm a WAHM  (Work at H...

Easy as 1 2 3 Slow Cooker BBQ Meatloaf

If you have no time but love to cook like I do these are some of my families favorite throw togethers I make all the time for them. You don't need to be a chef to make them either. But your family will ask for you to make them more then just once a w...

Easy Chocolate Mousse

I started making this mousse when I was 14 or so.  It's now (cough, ahem, mumble) years later, and I'm still doing it. The original recipe came from Seventeen magazine. It was so easy, I made it for my friends (even hosted a party) and s...

Easy Halloween Costumes

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

Many of these...

Easy Holiday Recipes

It doesn't matter what the holiday is. It could be Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukah, July 4th or any other ethnic or religious or patriotic occasion. Most of the time people celebrate these special days with family get togethers or neighborhood parti...

Eco-Chic Green Fashion

Are you aware that GREEN is the NEW BLACK?

And when I say GREEN, I do not mean the color Green, but Eco Clothes--Eco-Friendly Clothing--Eco-Chic Green Fashion.

The fashion industry is becoming greener every day, and the more we demand organic and e...

Edible Ornaments

Trimming your tree with things you can eat is easier than you might think.  When my sons were very little, I started a tradition of having only edible ornaments on the Christmas tree.  To begin with it was done to ensure their safety ...

Eggplant Purple Designer Color Trend

Adding a touch of rich dark purple colors, like eggplant, otherwise known as aubergine, can really add drama and style to any room's decor.



Bold shades of deep purple are a classy yet understated way to put a touch of color into a room, while s...

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...

Elf Yourself, Become an M&M or Turn Into a Simpsons Character

Elf yourself! Become an M&M. Turn yourself into a Simpsons character or South Park character. Or star in your own animated e-card. There are plenty of ways to have fun (and waste time!) online. Find out about popular sites and then create your ow...

Elizabeth Swann Costumes | Party | Supplies | Kits | Accessories | Halloween

Being a respected pirate never looked so sexy! Now you too can look like Elizabeth Swann from the box office hit Pirates of the Caribbean with this deluxe Elizabeth Swann costumes.

The v-cut peasant style shirt is made of ivory colored polyester and...

Elizabethtown Kentucky

 

Elizabethtown Kentucky is a two century old city on the edge of a new phase of its history, as economic, cultural, and technical changes bring an end to old ways and a surge of a new and very different population.

A realignment...

Emily Dickinson The Less is More Poet

I sat in a small classroom at Salem College in North Carolina. It was the 1970s when the "Women's Movement," a term now so quaint, was off to the races. The first episode of Wonder Woman in March 1976 told anybody with doubts about acti...

Epic Farms Donations

You know those people you envy because they ALWAYS knew what they wanted and they went for it and SUCCEEDED? Their lifetime dream became a reality. You know in the back of your mind that they didn't snap their fingers and have it magically appear. Th...

Epic Farms: A small non-profit striving to share the BIG picture

I don't pretend to have all of the answers (shoot, I'm still coming up with questions). Our sites are simply offered as a collection of learning experiences and personal observations that I found fascinating. Of course I find horses in genera...

Espresso Sea Salt Caramel Truffles - My Best Candy Ever.

Raving reviews of "Chef Keem's Espresso Sea Salt Caramel Truffles!" Here's why they are better than any other sea salt caramels on the market: I cook a rich and smooth "dulce de leche" caramel from scratch and flavor it with intense Mexican Vanilla i...

Essential Coach Boots

Find the Coach boots you've been dreaming of at prices you can afford!

Take a look at the many styles to choose from.  Be sure to click on the pictures to better see the great Coach details or to find Coach boots in your size!

For e...

Essential Party Appetizer Recipes

Looking for something interesting to serve at your next party?  Find a cavalcade of awesome appetizers to please even the pickiest palate.

Appetizers are perfect to serve at Graduation parties, on New Year's Eve, at Cocktail parties, before dinne...

Essential Party Dip Recipes

Find fantastic favorite dip recipes for appetizers both hot and cold.

I've listed my favorite party dips that I've found over the years at sites on the web and included my own tips and ideas for serving them. 

 Photo of Ar...

Everything New Zealand - a NZ Lensography

New Zealand is home to nearly 4.3 million people and 40 million sheep. It is our adopted nation, and one of my favorite topics when I write.

Here you will find a collection of the Squidoo lenses I have written on New Zealand, along with lists of NZ...

Evil Broccoli Salad

Chopped up broccoli florets make up most of this tasty salad, but some of the other ingredients include bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds, and cashews. This lens contains a little history of my recipe, and I have variants, including a way to make it co...

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...

Fabulous Chili Recipes

As we chili lovers know, there a many different type of chili. There are also millions of different way to use this hot and no so hot veggie. My goal with this lense is to collect as many chili recipes as possible from as many places in the world as...

Facebook Addict T Shirts

Looking for the perfect gift for a Facebook addict?

You're sure to become a fan of these super cute t shirts.

Each of the following Facebook Addict t shirts are available in different colors and styles and can be personalized any way you'd li...

Fake Christmas Trees or Real?

The excitement of Christmas for me is when it is time to set up the Christmas tree. But before I can do that, there are lots of decisions to make. For instance, whether or not to use an artificial or fake Christmas trees or real Christmas trees?

And...

Falco Video Showcase

Germany swung New Wave when Falco introduced us to Der Kommissar. 

Everybody was trying to sing in German!

The Falco Video Showcase contains the best Falco videos, Falco song lyrics, Falco itunes, Falco biography and links to help you find more F...

Fall in Love with Broccoli

"Eat your veggies."
"Don't want to. I hate broccoli!"
"Eat it anyway. It's good for you."

Remember that type of childhood exchange? Remember who usually won the veggie battle? I thought so.

Broccoli is one of those green vegetables that has gained...

FAME - The Fabulous Artistic Moms of Etsy

Etsy Fame is comprised of a talented and ambitious group of artists who strive to create genuine handmade goods for all of mankind. We are a fun-loving (but fairly well behaved) group that is comprised of work at home moms and work at work and home m...

Family Disaster Plan

If you live in an area that is frequented by hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, earthquakes, or ice storms then you really need to have a family disaster plan in place.

This lens is a practical guide to help ensure that you and your family are...

Family Holidays in Broadstairs, Kent, England

Hello and welcome to our Family holidays in Broadstairs, Kent. 

Whenever you love England, you've come to the right place: my son and I love England with a passion!

Here you are going to walk into my shoes and discover the wonderful pearl of...

Family Tree Climber

Family history research should be fun and FREE. You'll find some interesting family history stories on this lens which I hope will point out some good genealogy sources and records in the USA and Canada as well as hopefully help with your research in...

Famous Couples Caption Contest

When lovers draw close to each other, no one can know for certain what intimate secrets they're sharing.

But we can guess! Take a look at these photos of famous couples and tell us what "sweet nothings" you think they're telling each other. Or maybe...

Fan the Flame: Help Spread the Squidoo Fire!

Have you ever come up with one idea spark after another, untll you felt like a cat with its tail on fire? Same here. Squidoo offers creative lensmasters helpful tools to set those sparks ablaze, but they'll take plenty of fanning, too.

Sometimes tod...

Fantasy Football Starter (or brush up) Kit

If you're looking to own your football team, or just want to demand your bragging rights by dominating all your friends and co-workers, fantasy football is the best way of getting the joy out of both worlds. I'm here to to fill you in on some helpful...

Fantasy Gift Ideas

Whether it's Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter or dragons. I've found posters, collectibles, t-shirts and comforters for you.

FAQ: Add Code to your Lens

Since Squidoo has gotten bigger and our users have gotten savvier, many lensmasters have question about adding codes to their lenses. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about adding code to lenses.

If you were directed here by Tis...

FAQ: Donating to Charity

Squidoo is a great way to earn money for charity. This lens will answer our most frequently asked questions about how you can send money to charity.

If you were directed here by Tisha, our awesome bug sorter outer, and you still weren't able to find...

FAQ: General Lensmastery

We often get interesting questions about creating lenses that may not have obvious answers. If you're stuck on the process for making lenses, check here from some great tips and answers to questions other lensmasters have asked.

If you were directed...

FAQ: Modules and Settings

There's a module for every lens, we like to say! Here are our most frequently asked questions about putting them to good use.

If you were directed here by Tisha, our awesome bug sorter outer, and you still weren't able to find an answer, reply to Ti...

FAQ: Payment Settings and Commissions

Are you confused about commissions? Experiencing donation snafus? Here are the most frequently asked questions about money and earnings on Squidoo.

If you were directed here by Tisha, our awesome bug sorter outer, and you still weren't able to find...

Farkle T-Shirts and Gifts

Are you addicted to Farkle? Know someone who is?

Grab one of these fun Farkle T shirts or Hoodies and share your love of Farkle with the world!

Farkle is one of the most popular games on Facebook right now. Chances are good that you know someone ad...

Farm Town T-Shirts

These cute Farm Town T-Shirts feature the official Farm Town logo along with some favorite Farm Town sayings such as "Hire Me Plz" and "Your farm or my farm"

Farm Town is one of the most popular games on Facebook right now. Chances are good that you...

Favorite Recipes

All of the family would gather at Grandma and Grandpa's house on Sunday for dinner, we called the noon meal dinner and the even meal supper.
When I was a little girl, I would love to spend Saturday night at my grandparent's house. Because on Sunday m...

Ferrets Unlimited

From this lens you can view the news updates from our rescue, check out some of our current projects, and see the ferrets currently available for adoption.

Please visit the Ferrets Unlimited Headquarters here at Squidoo where you may create your own...

Find it Fast Chevelle Parts and Awesome Videos

Find it Fast Chevelle Parts and Videos is designed to make your Chevelle part shopping easier because I've already done all of the eBay searching for you! 

While you are here be sure to check out the awesome Chevelle vid...

Finding My Way--Lakeerieartists' Lensography

I discovered Squidoo in my search for ways to market my primary business, Lake Erie Artists Gallery, a Cleveland, Ohio art gallery and boutique.
I tell the story in another lens--Confessions of a Giant Squid--so I won't repeat it here.

When I first...

Fine Iron Framed Beds

Wesley Allen (Fine Iron Beds) have been building beds for over 25 years. Each iron bed is hand-finished with painstaking detail, producing a luxury piece of furniture destined to become a family heirloom. This page brings you a selection of the most...

First Home Mishaps

I've recently purchased a new home and I'm in the process of sprucing up the place. Some things work out just fine and others, well, not so much. If you too just bought that "fixer upper", you might want to continue on and learn from some of the mish...

First Lady of Trek

Anyone whom knows Star Trek would know who Majel Barrett-Roddenberry is. In addition to being the widow of Gene Roddenberry, she was the only person who played a part in each and every Star Trek series in some way or another. In addition, she played...

Fishing Photos From the GHYC Fish 09 Fishing Tournament

Check out the size of the snapper! Here are the photos from the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Fish O9 contest.  Thought by many to be Northern New Zealand's best fishing tournament, the event is pure fun and excitement.

This years GHYC Fishing Tou...

Five Kernels of Corn

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

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

Flattering Little Black Dresses

In my opinion, one can never have enough little black dresses in her wardrobe. A little black dress is an evening or cocktail dress, cut very simply. This is a classic dress that is flattering on every figure and height and is guaranteed to make you...

Frankie and Johnny: A Murderous Folk Music Standard

Frankie and Johnny has been covered and recorded for a hundred years. While the music for Frankie and Johnny was copyrighted to Hughie Cannon in 1904, there have been various claims regarding the authorship of the lyrics. Some claim that the song goe...

Fred Hollows : True Humanitarian

Fred Hollows was an inspiring man. A passionate man.

An opthalmologist at a prestigious Sydney hospital, he helped set up the first Aboriginal Medical Service and launched a national programme to combat eye disease in Aboriginal Australians. By the...

Freddie Mercury - Queen

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

FREE Digital Photo Editing ★★★

This site shows photo editing tools that are fun and easy to use. Free web based photo editors, fun photo editors, photo tools like Photofunia, Picnik, FotofFlexer and more that will add bling to your photos - they are all here.  A few mention...

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...

Freestanding Toilet Tissue Holders

Remodeling your bathroom? Looking for comfort and beauty? Think about the convenience, comfort and beauty of using a portable toilet paper stand instead of a stationary tissue holder.

Many of today's standing toilet paper holders are crafted to look l...

Fresh Asparagus Recipes

Find everything you need to know about fresh asparagus right here! Learn how to grow asparagus, how to cook asparagus and even some tasty asparagus recipes.

Fresh asparagus is delicious on it's own but by adding a few simple ingredients you can turn...

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...

Friday the 13th

Okay, this lens is not about the slasher movies, so let's get that out of the way. It is about that superstitious, and for many, dreaded day of the year where bad luck is supposed to befall us all.

One of my earliest memories about Friday the 13t...

Fried Calamari - Traditional Christmas Eve Recipe

On Christmas Eve at our house we enjoy a traditional seafood dinner.  The menu changes from year to year depending on how many guests we are having and what the family budget looks like but the one dish that has been present every single Christm...

Frogs and Toads

When you think about frogs and toads, you may first picture a mischievous little boy chasing a screaming little girl around with a helpless amphibian in his hands.

It may surprise you to learn that most of the frogs you see around your house are act...

From Mechanical Banks to Piggy Banks

Save five pennies and you have a nickel, five nickels and you have a quarter. Four quarters can be turned into a dollar. Every generation has stressed the importance of saving to the next. Times have changed, but the basics have remained the same. We...

Funny Christmas Music

Quirky and crazy alternatives to the usual Christmas music found here.  If you are one who doesn't necessarily delight in hearing the same tunes over and over again during the holidays, you might get some giggles and guffaws out these crazy...

Funny Fishing Videos

There's no doubt about it.  Fishing can be funny. 

The Funny Fishing Gifts and Video Showcase brings you some of the funniest fishing videos that Youtube has to offer along with some great funny (and not so funny) fishing equiptment al...

Funny Political Bumper Stickers

Political Bumper Stickers are always in style. As long as there has been government there has been elected officials worth making fun of. This is a collection of very funny political bumper stickers from the team at SagArt.

Funny Signs and Bizarre Billboards

Have you ever seen a funny sign that made you go, "What?!!"

Perhaps you remember the infamous "Cruise Ships Use Airport Exit" freeway sign outside of San Diego, or the old [ North South ↑ ] freeway sign outside Christiana Mall in De...

Fuzzy Slippers

Need a pair of slippers that make a statement? Feel the need to express your inner silliness? The lens contains fuzzy slippers for everyone and anyone!

Garden for Peace

What if every single one of us with even just a little bit of land planted a garden of vegetables, herbs and flowers this summer? What if churches, community centers and schools joined in? What if instead of expensive landscaping, large companies pla...

Gardening Through Grief

The loss of a loved one can be devastating. Believe it or not gardening can go a long way to help ease the pain.

I am not a professional doctor and I won't claim that my advice will work for everyone. This is just something that I have found helpful...

Georgia

Georgia's roots go back to Colchis and Iberia, real countries but the source of many myths, at the south-east corner of the Black Sea. Much conquered, Georgia has managed to maintain its language and identity for many centuries.

Ethnic rivalries cau...

Georgian Honey Walnut Candy

This easy to make, traditional Georgian (The republic, not the state) honey-walnut candy, not only tastes good but is actually good for you. Making this and eating it at the beginning of a new year is said to bring good luck to the family but this ea...

Get your Giant Squid Masters Degree this summer!

Giant Squid Summer School is in session and going full steam ahead. If you're a Giant Squid and missed out on this mastery course, cross your fingers for another one in the Fall!

Hey Giants...

Are you ready to blast the doors off the status quo? I...

Giada De Laurentiis Pyrex Accents

Chef Giada De Laurentiis has lent her endorsement to the Pyrex brand Accents line of products.  Accents by Pyrex feature silicone strips to help prevent slippage and to provide better grip.

Giada De Laurentiis is not only a chef but al...

Giant Squid Challenge December 2009: Pop Culture

The Giant Squid Challenge is back in a funky fresh new way. This is the place for all of you Giant Squid want-to-be's, and 100 Club wishful, to gather your Pop Culture lenses for the challenge.

This is where you get to display those guilty pleasures...

Giant Squid Challenge June 2009

Are you trying your hand to become a Giant Squid or join the 100 Club in June 2009? Well this is your lucky day because your Giant Squid Organizers and Greeters want to help you succeed! We've created a fun little challenge to get you motivated and p...

Giant Squid Challenge September 2009 Appreciation Day

Are you in Squidoo's Giant Challenge for September 2009? I am. And I know how many hours the Coaches and Leaders have, and are putting in to help each of us, and people from other teams, to meet our Goals.

How much time do you spend making a lens? N...

Giant Squid Challenge: The Giant Entertainment Center

Get your popcorn ready, pick up your remote or get on your boogie shoes because this is the entertainment center for all potential Giant and Giant 100 movie, television, music, celebrity, SquidWho and Video Showcase lenses.

The new Giant Squid Chall...

Giant Squid Community Organizer

Whether you are new to Giant Squidom, an old pro, or a Giant Squid Hopeful, I'm here to help!

I'm RMS (aka Robin) and I'm proud to be a part of a wonderful team of lensmasters, the Giant Squid Community Organizers.

Please feel free to use this lens...

Giant Squid Costume

Interested in being a Giant Squid for Halloween this year? Well then, you've come to the right place!

I'm a Giant Squid Organizer here at Squidoo.com and I've noticed that many people end up at the Giant Squid Community Showcase who were actually lo...

Giant Squid Greeter Bee

Hi, I'm Bee, one of the newest batch of Giant Squid Greeters. The Greeters are here to welcome new Squidoo-ers and help lensmasters with any Squidoo-y issues they may have. We're also available for cheerleading, mentoring, answering general questions...

Giant Squid Greeter Pretty Bullet Tells All!

Hello, I'm Kathy, aka "Pretty Bullet" and loved being a Giant Squid Greeter for almost two terms. What does a Greeter do exactly you ask?

Greeters are a volunteer welcoming committee, who also search for and mentor lensmasters with potential. We get...

Giant Squid Greeters

A Giant Squid Greeter is a champion and a go between for The Giant Squids on Squidoo. We celebrate the current Giants, champion potential Giants and establish relationships with and recruit potential Giants. We're always on the lookout for lensmaster...

Giant Squid Mentor

It's true. Squidoo is a great place to create web pages for free. But did you know that part of the magic of Squidoo also comes from the membership?

Since Squidoo started in the fall of 2006, our lensmasters have continued to create great lenses and...

Giant Squid Summer School Graduation

For the past 8 weeks the Giant Squids have been busy in Summer School! Each week they were assigned a new lens topic like: What's your most prized possesion? or Do a restaurant review. Then from mid June until early August 70 Giant Squids went on to...

Giant Squid Treasure Hunt

The Giant Squid Organizers and Greeters are on the hunt for "Potential Giants" (PG's for short) and we need your help! With over 700,000 lenses and 250,000 lensmasters it's a daunting task to stumble across all the goodness out there. So we thought:...

Giants and Their Hobbies...

New Giant Squid Challenge is under way! And this lens is a showcase lens of all great how-to and DIY lenses potential Giants and 100 Clubbers created during this Challenge!

If you're participating in this Challenge, you can add all lenses created in...

GiantSquidTips on Twitter

Follow GiantSquidTips on Twitter where you'll find quick Squidoo Tips, Inspirational lensmaking ideas, fun Squidoo suggestions, silly seaworthy motivational quotes and some serious help for keeping your lenses fresh.

You don't need to be a Giant Squ...

Gifts For Grieving Families

I recently lost my father to cancer. Since I and my siblings are all long grown and moved to homes of our own, it was no small task to accomodate us all at my parent's home for several days.

We were truly blessed by many gifts from friends, neighbor...

Gifts for Soldiers

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

I am an...

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cupcakes are a hit all year, so change it up this year for the holidays with this festive recipe for Gingerbread Cupcakes !

Spicy, moist, and perfect for a party. They're also simple to make and easy to eat! It's gingerbread combined with cream chee...

Give Ferrero Rocher Chocolates to Share Something Sweet

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

Your purchase of Ferrero chocolates benefit...

Give More with Gifts or Clicks

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

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

Gloria Steinem -- A Feminist Superhero

Is it too bold a statement to make that WE GIRLS have this feminist superhero Gloria Steinem to thank for being able to SQUIDOO? To be able to blog and twitter? Talking about a RocketMom? That would be Gloria Steinem who the RocketMoms have to thank...

Glorious Hats for Women with Great Taste

Hats say so much about a person. Hats can show one's personal wealth, a group in which one belongs, a favorite sports team and pretty much any other message one hopes to convey.

Or a hat can be a shield from the sun, wind, rain or snow.

Hats can be...

Goddess Moon and her beauty

This lens is about honoring the Goddess within. I hope to fill this lens with information that will help you to realize that each and every one of you are sacred and hold a divine force within you that fills you with strength, courage and beauty.

Th...

Going Green is Groovy and the Best Thing to Do

A gruff old farmer once said "It is our duty to leave this land in better shape than we got it." He's been gone at least 20 years now but that is advice we should all take.

In the past 20 years we have become so much more dependent on throw-way, non...

Goldfield Hotel - The History, Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunting

In February 2008 I enjoyed a trip to Goldfield, Nevada to investigate the historic Goldfield Hotel.

The investigation was hosted by the Ghost Adventures crew and it was a phenomenal adventure that I will share with you through my own personal photog...

Goldie and Me. Life with a Golden Retriever.

This lens is all about the memories of our wonderful golden retriever boy dog Goldie and the joys of owning, or being owned by a golden retriever! He was our little man in a golden suit with a true heart of pure gold and we were priviledged to share...

Good (and not so good) Excuses for Calling in Sick

Calling in sick when you aren't really? Running a little late? You're friend show up with tickets to the game, just when you're supposed to be at work?

Your dog didn't really eat your homework, did he? You'll need to come up with something better th...

Good Gravy!

Do you always have lumpy bumpy gravy?
Perfect homemade gravy is actually pretty simple to make.

Ahhh, you don't believe me?

Well, I grew up in a family restaurant and started cooking when I was 10 years old. One of my first dishes I learned to make...

Good grief: How to help those who are mourning

Someone they care about has died.

Their husband, their lover, their parent, their child, their sister, their brother, their dog. It doesn't matter who died. What matters is that the death matters to them. Big Time.

They wake up sick in the middle o...

GoodFellas

Goodfellas directed by Martin Scorsese is based on the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, the true story of mob informer Henry Hill.

Read on to learn more about this great movie including trivia tidbits that you might not know.  Vote for your...

Gothic Bedding

Find great deals on Gothic Bedding, Gothic Bedding ideas and more.

Decorating a Gothic Bedroom?  Please visit my sister site Gothic Bedroom Design for detailed Gothic Bedroom decorating tips and ideas. 

Photo from www.marerico.com

Gothic Bedroom Design

Do you want to sleep in a Gothic castle?  Do you love the medieval look?  Take a look at my Gothic Bedroom Design ideas, options, and how-to advice for designing your own Gothic bedroom.  You'll...

Gothic Christmas Tree Themes

A Gothic Christmas tree is quite the oxymoron, however Goths aren't the only ones who opt for non-traditional themes. People with Christmas trees full of hearts and pink ball ornaments and dog breeds shouldn't be laughing.

I'm a huge advocate of cre...

Gothic Clothing, Fashion And Make-Up - How To Get The "Goth Look"!

Gothic Clothing...Gothic Fashion...Gothic Style...the Gothic "Look" !

Rich jewel colours, sensual textures such as velvet, satin and lace combined with leather and PVC;

Antique clothes worn with bondage gear,

Fishnets, thigh boots, chains and sp...

Gothic Coffin Furniture and Accessories

Coffins are not just for the dead - they also bring new life to usable custom furniture creations that would be the perfect center of every Gothic home.

Coffin couches are the most popular coffin furniture pieces (usually a do-it-yourself creation),...

Gothic Dragon - Oriental Styled Bedroom Theme

This Gothic Dragon Oriental bedroom theme can be a lot of fun if both the Gothic and Oriental / Asian cultures interest you. This bedroom was created for those who collect swords, Manga, figurines, and/or anime.

Years ago, my husband (then boyfriend...

Gothic Ornaments - They Aren't Just For Breakfast Anymore

All kidding aside, Gothic ornaments make great Halloween decorations in addition to looking great on your Christmas tree. 

In fact, Gothic ornaments can be used in any number of ways to decorate a Gothic-style home, all year round...

Gothic Temptations Headquarters

Gothic Temptations

Where the darker side of Squidoo meets up.

 

I would love for Gothic Temptations to be the meeting place for the darker lenses that Squidoo has to offer. I'd like to see your Vampire lenses, Horror movie lenses, Gothic mus...

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...

Great Gifts for the Gardener

We are avid gardeners and we know that many non-gardeners don't know what kind of gift we would like to receive, so we are publishing a list of our most desired gift items. Most gardeners like similar things so this should help all of you gift givers...

Greekgeek's Family Recipe File

This lens is my cooking recipe file folder. I cook rarely, but I have a few recipes from Mom and friends. I get tired of hunting the computer and legal pads for our family recipes, so I've stashed them here where I can find them quickly!

There aren't...

Green Computing - Cutting Your PC's Carbon Footprint

The standard 200W PC running for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks in a year, will use 400 kwh. Maybe not much considering the total energy usage of your household or business, but it's a great place to start cutting your carbon emissions and sa...

Green Your Halloween

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

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

Grey - Fashions

You can dress up with grey or dress down in gray. (I'm spelling inconsistently on purpose since half the world spells it grey and the other half spell it gray.)

Anyway gray is a very versatile color. Grey or Gray works as well for leisure clothing o...

Grooming Goldendoodles

It takes a bit of work and a few tools to groom your Goldendoodle appropriately. If you take the time to learn how the professionals groom dogs, you'll find you'll save yourself some hassle in the long run.

We had not had a dog in years before bring...

Grow a Kitchen Garden

Kitchen gardens are back in fashion. A kitchen garden is simply a home garden where you grow your own vegetables, herbs, seasonings and fruits that you'll use in your kitchen. Growing your own can save you time and money.

Nothing tastes better than...

Growing Up 70s

Each decade has it's contribution to history and a wealth of memories for those living at the time. Some have said that the 70s were a decade when nothing happened but in retrospect we know it's not true.

Growing up 70s was different from growing...

Halloween and Fall Table Centerpieces

Create your own Fall and Halloween centerpieces this year using pumpkins, skulls, flowers, and any other festive craft supplies you have lying around for simple Halloween or Fall decorations. Multiple Fall and Halloween centerpieces can be grouped t...

Halloween Cocktails

Hallow's Eve, the night when the living dead walk among us: a time to celebrate our ghoulish side: a night when witches meet and cackle.

What will you be drinking? A witches brew, some slime, demon's blood? I have found some lovely (and not so lovel...

Halloween Costumes for People and Their Pets

Admit it. You have either dressed up your dog for Halloween or you have thought about it. Perhaps you just started with a Halloween Theme bandanna. But then you thought, hey! Let's put devil horns on the head or reindeer antlers. And then the addicti...

Halloween Decorating Ideas

This Halloween make your house the scariest and most haunted on the block! Halloween has become the second biggest yard decoration holiday of the year, just behind Christmas. So use these Halloween decorating ideas to make your house the most invitin...

Halloween History Trivia And Fun

Every Fall I look forward to the coming of Halloween. Ever since I was a small child Halloween has always been one of my most favorite holidays.

I really enjoy all the spooky Halloween toys and decorations and seeing how elaborately some of the hous...

Halloween Party Food Ideas

Scare up some fun with these creative and spookily good beverage and food ideas for Halloween parties! After all, what fun would a Halloween bash be without some great food for everyone to enjoy?

The ideas in this lens are great for both kid and adu...

Halloween Poems and Poetry

Set the spirits flying on Halloween night.
Carve the pumpkin, light the candles, then sit down with these Halloween poems and poetry books.

Some of my favorite Halloween poems appear on vintage Halloween postcards. That's why I've included several o...

Halloween Pumpkin Recipes and Treats

Mmmm....Recipes for pumpkin pies, pumpkin spice cupcakes, pumpkin soup, and even a pumpkin spice latte to pick you up at the end of a long day.

Learn how to roast pumpkin seeds, or use them for candied brittle instead. There's no waste after Hal...

Halloween Recipe, Stuffed Pumpkin

This is a fantastic recipe for your Halloween Dinner Party. The kids will enjoy helping in the kitchen to make this recipe. It is different, unique and sure to be a hit. Stuffed Pumpkin is a whole, hearty meal in a pumpkin. Perfect for an autumn even...

Halloween Recipes

Halloween Recipes - The ghosts, ghouls and goblins are out tonight, and they're hungry! Feed them with these easy and delicious Halloween Recipes for Halloween treats, cakes, cookies, drinks and more.

No tricks here... it's all treats!

Halloween Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat and BOO go hand in hand for having a Happy Halloween. Halloween is my favorite holiday because it's a time for ghouls and goblins, Dracula, vampires, and my favorite past-time of Trick or Treat! Isn't it fun how trick got paire...

Halloween vs Christmas

When it comes to Halloween vs Christmas

I think Halloween is way better than Christmas and let me tell you why;

- Halloween decorations are just plain cooler than Christmas decorations.
- Halloween parties are more fun than Christmas gatherings.
- H...

Hangin' with Sylvestermouse and Her Favorite Animals

So many beautiful creatures are endangered or threatened. It is quite sad to realize that some of the animals featured here are very close to extinction.

Our world will certainly be a drearier place without them.



Other animals in this article are n...

Hannah Montana: The Movie

I have to admit, I'm a bit embarrassed at even making this lens. Hannah Montana is not my thing...however, the Hannah Montana movie took me by quite a surprise. There were some really great parts to it, and some other not so great parts. I'm torn as...

Happy Birthday Chef Keem

Happy 60th Birthday Chef Keem - 07 May 2009

According to his Squidoo Bio: Chef Keem aka Achim Thiemermann, has been a member since January 29 2008, has rated 2,716 lenses, favorited 2,126, and has created 135 lenses from scratch. Achim Thiemermann d...

Happy Birthday, Seth!

Here at Squidoo, we're inspired by Seth every day.

And we're not the only ones. Not by a long shot.

People who read his blog, pick up his books, hear his speeches, read his lenses, meet him on the street... hundreds and hundreds of thousands of peo...

Happy Holidays to my Squidoo Pals

I wanted to send holidays wishes to all my Squidoo pals. And what a better way to reach out than to create a Squidoo Lens! Oh ya, and then spam you through Squidcast and Twitter! LOL

I would like to take this moment, now that I have you captive here...

Hardesters Shopping Center's Spring Fling

Despite the heat and a lot of county-wide competition, the Hardesters Shopping Center's Spring Fling took place Saturday, May 16th, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Hidden Valley Lake. Ample parking was made available by nearby Coyote Valley Elementary...

Harm None - a novel on Squidoo

I began this novel in November 2008 for my 6th NaNoWriMo, but as I wrote it I realized it was growing so quickly that it was getting away from me.

So I decided rather than scale it back, I needed to devote more time and energy to it that a one month...

Have a Chic White Christmas Party

Tired of the usual Christmas parties with the traditional bright red, gold and green decor? Why not have a classy and contemporary White Christmas party instead? White holiday decor looks immaculate and pristine, and when mixed with shiny silver tins...

Healthy Cooking Recipes

Welcome to my site on what are - unquestionably - the universally relevant subjects of food and cooking and a comprehensive yet easy to follow look at how we can revolutionise our eating habits in order to make them more healthy. I hope you will enjo...

Healthy foods that make you happy

Chocolate and Chickpeas

There are two types of food that I know of that are actually healthy and make you happy. One is chocolate, the other is Chick Peas. I've added two herbal teas that will also fight the blues.

Let me know below what foods...

Healthy Sandwich Recipes

The sandwich - the favourite snack of countless millions around the world. It is fair to say that ever since - in the 18th Century - the 4th Earl of Sandwich first came up with the idea of "sandwiching" his lunch (purported to be beef on th...

Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes

I believe sweet potatoes are every bit as versatile as the more traditional varieties of potato and, if anything, even more delicious. They can be incorporated in to a great many varied healthy recipes and are extremely nutritious in their own right....

Helen Keller -- A True Superhero

I don't know about you, but Helen Keller faced some incredible obstacles in her young life. Not only did she overcome these obstacles, but she went on to become an accomplished, unique, and inspiring individual. How do I know Helen Keller? Well,...

Heritage Heirloom Cutting Boards

Meet Bob, the Cutting Board King. Bob is his name, Butcher Block Boards are his Game. It started out innocently enough; my husband found himself with too much time on his hands after medical retirement, so I encouraged him to finally pursue his dream...

Hey Mom What's For Dinner

Grilled chicken?
Hamburgers?
Lobster tails?
Pizza?
Tacos?

Leftovers?

Reservations?

What's for dinner is by far one of the most important decisions you'll make all day. Here's a chance to show off your classic culinary ideas, boast about your meal...

Hidden Mickeys at Disney World

If you have ever visited any of the Disney theme parks you may have heard people talk about Hidden Mickeys.

So just what is a Hidden Mickey? Why would I want to find one?

You may have visited the Disney theme parks many times on your Disney World vac...

Historical and Vintage Wedding Dresses. Victorian, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Goth and More

A historic wedding is an amazing way to celebrate your union. In my desire to have had a historical wedding myself, I have put together this wonderful resource for inspiration, shopping and planning your historic celebration

Have A Website, Blog, St...

Hogmanay - Celebrating New Year's Eve in Scotland

Hogmanay (sometimes seen spelled Hogmany) is a Scots word that refers to New Year's Eve and the subsequent New Year celebrations.

Although Hogmanay itself is 31 December, the Scottish in fact celebrate the new year until 2nd January. This day is an...

Holiday Shopping with the RocketMoms

Are searching for that perfect gift? Something unique and special that will knock the socks off your mom, girlfriend or boss? Then do some shopping with the RocketMoms.

RocketMoms are committed to raising the bar. They are dedicated to creating top-n...

Hollywood Dolls 2009

Hollywood has always had a way of spreading its magic by the means of one artist inspiring another.   Once an artist is touched by another artist, often the  magic of creation begins. Hollywood Dolls is an online gallery devoted t...

Home Haircutting Made Easy

When choosing a home haircutting product, I want you to use the best possible choice on the market.

That would mean a Wahl Clipper. How can I boast of this clipper when there are hundreds to choose from?

Well, in my real life, I work for this outst...

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 Bread

I made this bread recipe many times. It is the perfect addition to any holiday table. It is easier to make than you think. You will be glad you made it if you do. Once I started making this I did not want to eat store bought bread again.

homemade Burritos

How to make burritos at home. It took me a long time to get this recipe right. But I finally got it. My husbands moms side of the family is Mexican and his Grandmother made these everytime we would visit her. I never got the recipe for the dough part...

Homemade Cranberry Chutney Recipe

Cranberry Chutney is a great recipe for Thanksgiving that will quickly replace the traditional canned cranberry sauce. With fresh ingredients like real cranberries, raisins and apples, along with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, th...

Homemade Peppermint Foot Bath Recipes

It's funny but a Peppermint foot bath can help restore energy while also relaxing tired feet.

Use home grown peppermint to make a deliciously relaxing foot soak.

Follow my simple peppermint foot bath recipe to create your own spa-quality foot soak...

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...

How are you going to Change the World? Tick-Tock

Doom and gloom just simply isn't my thing. Do you want to change the world? The clock is ticking. Tick-Tock. I'd like to challenge every single person to set a goal of where you want be by Sept 1, 2009. That's 3 months, the entire Summer. Remember th...

How Do You Make Money Blogging?

How do you earn from your blog?

Do you use adsense?
Do you use affiliate links?
Do you work for a pay to blog site?

What's the best advice you can give your fellow twitter followers for earning cash from your blog?

After you've shared your best ad...

How Giant Squids Do Halloween

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

How not to write a Squidoo lens

Believe me or not? I've at one go deleted 25 lenses! Why? One big reason is after reading a lens, Confessions of a Squid Angel, by KimGiancaterino (see photo). Her insightful lens has given me - and I am sure many others - great pointers on how a ble...

How Squidoo Made Me Fat!

Hi, I'm Mulberry and I'm addicted to Squidoo. Unfortunately that also means I sit...a lot. In addition, it means I'm exposed to repeated attacks from fellow Squidoo lensmasters who have conspired against me. These same people who profess to be my onl...

How to alter and stain with WALNUT INK Crystals

Walnut ink is very easy to use and can be used in several different ways. It is used to make your piece (paper, art, etc.) look aged and worn, or vintage and primitive.

To prepare the ink, mix 1 tablespoon of walnut ink crystals with 1 cup of hot wa...

How to Apply Twilight Vampire Makeup

One of the most important aspects of your Twilight costume is going to be your makeup and how you apply it. The effects can be dramatic and daring or sinfully simple. It's up to you to decide, but whatever you choose, please don't buy a package of cl...

How To Bathe a Cat

Here you'll learn not only how to give a cat a bath, but when a cat bath is necessary. I'll also share with you the 8 things you must do while bathing your cat and my step-by-step trauma-free way to bathe your cat.

Bathing a cat should not b...

How to be a Millionaire

Entertainment (and a little advice) for these trying economic times.

Fun How to be a Millionaire Music, Song Lyrics and Videos.

Great informational and just-for-fun How to be a Millionaire Links, Games and Polls. Share your secret million dollar dr...

HOW TO BE A WITCH

If kissing frogs hasn't done much for your love life lately, it's a sure bet that you've been playing "Goody-Two-Shoes" far too long. So, take those ticklish tarot cards to heart honey, it's time to make a career change!

This...

How To Be Successful With GPT Sites

You can make money online for free with GPT, or Get Paid To sites. These sites allow you to make money for completing surveys, signing up of email newsletters, participating in trial offers, trying out new products, and more. GPT sites are an easy wa...

How to Cook Fresh Pumpkin

Learn how to cook your own fresh pumpkin. It's easy and it tastes way better than anything you'll find in a can.

Cooked pumpkin can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for about 6 months.

Cooked fresh pumpkin can be used in the s...

How to Create a Contest on Squidoo

Want to learn how to to raise money for your favorite charity or increase your income, or both? Many lensmasters, myself included, use contests to do just that. I'll show you how.

I'll give you complete instructions on how to create a contest on Squ...

How to Create an Online Writers' Critique Group

A writers' critique group serves as a place where you can get helpful suggestions for your writing projects. Critique groups can be held in your living room, at a local meeting room, or online, here on the Internet.

I have created and participated i...

How to create STEAMPUNK jewelry art

Wikipedia defines Steampunk as "a subgenre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used-usually the 19th century, and o...

How to Design a Guest Room/Office

Create a cozy, cute, and comfortable guest room that you'll be proud to show off time and time again.

Find the best tips for designing, decorating, and organizing the perfect guest room that your friends and out-of-town family will love.

You'...

How to do Keyword Research for squidoo

It is an under statement to say that keywords are important for getting your squidoo lenses (or any webpage really) found in google or another search engine.

If you are going to be making a lens to make money, you had better find out two things:

• wh...

How to draw a pine tree

Ten typical features of pine trees are explained and shown in a big size image of a pine tree drawing study. Learn about drawing a realistic looking pine tree. See more examples, get inspiration for own drawings here.
If you were looking for botanica...

How to draw hair in pencil

I hear from artists all the time that they hate drawing hair. I love drawing hair and fur, and making it look realistic.

So I thought I'd share how I draw realistic human hair or animal fur in pencil. I think that just a little advice will be en...

How to Freeze and Store Christmas Cookies

Christmas cookies can be prepared well in advance and still have that fresh from the oven flavor if they are packaged and stored correctly.

The best way to enjoy your holidays this year is to start early by getting your christmas cookies done, over...

How to Get Designer Jeans For Less

Hi, I'm Amanda Sage. I sell new and used discount designer jeans and other designer clothes on eBay. This page started out as a general guide to discount shopping for designer clothes, but over time it became more focused on designer jeans. There is...

How To Grow and Use Lavender

Lavender is a fairly easy plant to grow. It's many uses make it one of the most popular herbs to grow in backyard gardens, and containers.

Lavender is the little herb that could. It can do anything. Lavender has anti bacterial properties, so it's gr...

How To Grow Fruit Trees At Home

There's nothing better than growing your own Fruit Trees. Picking your own red apples, juicy peaches, yummy pears, or sweet cherries can't be beat.

 Depending where you live there are many varieties of fruit trees. I prefer dwarf...

How to Grow Garlic

Garlic is, by far, one of the most essential ingredients to have on hand while cooking. Growing garlic in the garden is easy and will insure that you always have plenty on hand when you need it.

Garlic is grown from bulbs, or rather the cloves of th...

How to Grow Spinach

Tips For Growing Spinach

Growing spinach is fairly easy and can be done no matter what part of the country you live in. Being low to the ground, 10 to 12 inches at maturity, it is a good plant to use at the edges of your home garden. Spinach's dark...

How To Grow Tomatoes | Tomato Growing Tips

Read this page if you would like some step-by-step advice and tips on how to grow tomatoes that you can use to help you substantially increase your crop's health and yield. Not only that - your tomatoes will have more flavor and be a lot sweeter than...

How to Make a Christmas Spirit Jar

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

How To Make a Family Cook Book

A family recipe book is actually a collection of memories of our lives. Old family recipes will disappear with time if we do not make an effort to preserve them. Often our most powerful memories are those involving food - the comforting smell of cook...

How To Make A Poodle Skirt

Having worn my share of Poodle Skirts on many a Halloween I can tell you it's not hard to create this fun, 50's icon. Making a Poodle Skirt is a fun and easy project for the whole family! So come on and learn how to make a Poodle Skirt. Not too handy...

How to Make Brownies

If you are a chocoholic like us, then you'll love this brownie lens. I've included several different recipes for the cake brownie and the fudge brownie people and for the beginners and the experts. We even found a great YouTube video that de...

How To Make Great Chili Without a Recipe

I don't mean buy chili from the grocery store--I mean make it yourself. And make it your own. There is no reason in the world that you have to follow somebody's recipe, painstakingly measuring 1/2 teaspoon of this, 2 cups of that or 8 oz. of the othe...

How to Make Great Vegetable Broth

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

How to Make Homemade French Fries

Learn how to make homemade French fries quick and easy.

The taste of homemade French fries is far superior to anything you will ever find in the frozen section of your grocery store and when they are this easy to make why not serve your family the v...

How to Make Keyboard Symbols Using the "Alt" Key

When you need to make symbols and letters that aren't on your computer keyboard - such as © for Copyright or the Trademark, cents, Euro, or one-half symbols - or a real bullet instead of an asterisk - here's a handy tutorial to book...

How to Make Mexican Corn and Flour Tortillas

Corn and flour tortillas are incredibly easy to make. Once you've had homemade, you'll feel like you've entered a new food galaxy. Don't get me wrong - I use the store-bought brands and most of them are quite good. But when I have a few minutes and r...

How To Make Money With Amazon

I got started with the Amazon Associate scheme almost by accident in early 2007. It was only as a result of signing up with Squidoo that I signed up with Amazon.

I went on to sell over $1,500,000 (one and a half million dollars - no typo) of stuff a...

How to make Peppermint Party Cheesecake

This is a very delicious dessert to make around Christmas time or for any birthday party. It is usually a hit around our house during the holidays and is usually gone before the rest of the desserts. Very easy to make and very appealing to the eye! M...

How to Make Super Soup - Tips to Make It Tastier

I love soup! The possibilities are endless, from simple clear soups to thick, creamy potato soups. It can make a light repast or a complete, hearty meal. Simple or exotic. Savory or sweet. Such potential!

What do you do when the soup just doesn't do...

How to Prepare Fresh Ginger for Cooking

Are you puzzled about how to prepare this gnarly knotted root for cooking? Fresh ginger may seem complicated to cut but once you learn how to properly prepare fresh ginger, you'll be chopping like an old pro!

How to Prevent Getting H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu

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

How To Properly Weight An HO Rolling Stock Train

I needed a hobby to take my mind off of the stress from work and decided to take up model railroading. I remembered how much joy playing with model trains gave me when I was growing up. I went on Amazon and did some research and finally decided on a...

How to Restore a Tyco “Super Spirit of 76” Train Locomotive

The year was 1976, the day after Christmas, my dad brought home this large thin box containing the most spectacular train set I have ever seen. It was the Tyco "Super Spirit of 76" train set commemorating the 1776-1976 bicentennial. The loc...

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 Roast Chestnuts

Not sure how to roast chestnuts? Don't worry. Contrary to a popular Christmas song, you don't need an open fire to roast savory chestnuts this holiday season. Your oven will do just fine, in fact, it may do better since you don't have to...

How to Roast Red Peppers

How to Roast Fresh Red Pepper for Recipes

Once you've tasted fresh roasted red pepper you will never settle for the jarred kind again. Roasting fresh red peppers is easy and adds a depth to the pepper flavor that can't be beat.

There are s...

How to rock your lensmaster bio page

In August 2008 we launched a new version of the lensmaster profile or bio page. My goal was to make it more fun for you and your readers, to give you more ways to spotlight favorite lenses (yours or a friend's). And hey, a customized, personal, conte...

How To Say "I Love You" In Different Languages!

Just in time for Valentine's Day! Now you can say those romantic words we all long to hear as many ways as you like.

Dazzle your lover with your cosmopolitan, jet setting vocabulary! Enrage your Rivals as you leave them dejected in the dust! Win big...

How to sell your custom t-shirts online and make money!

Way back in the 1990's it was nearly impossible for the average person to design and sell a t-shirt. You had to deal with a printer, set-up costs and high upfront expenses. Today it's a whole different story. With your compter and a creative design y...

How To SquidCast A Group

The SquidCast is a wonderful way of getting the word out about new things happening at your lens, and it would be ideal to be able to SquidCast your groups, but this tool is not available for groups...or is it? Indeed, there IS a way to SquidCast you...

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 Start a Vegetable Garden

Do you want to learn how to start a vegetable garden?

This is a collection of the best vegetable gardening tips from my site, Fresh Cooking From Your Garden.  It includes everything you need to know to grow your own garden&nb...

How to Stay Awake

We all need a certain amount of sleep to stay healthy and alert, but there are times when it`s just not practical to sleep those 8-9 hours a night. Whether you`re a new parent struggling to keep your eyes open after a 3 am feeding or a student stayi...

How to use fresh herbs

Are you using dried herbs because you think that preparing and chopping fresh herbs is too much trouble? Not sure how to get fresh herbs ready for your recipes?

Fresh herbs add a wonderful FRESHER flavor to your meals along with an extra helping of...

How to Use the Polaroid Module

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

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

How to Walk in High Heels

I love to wear high heels. I think they look better than flat shoes. They are not always as comfortable however. I saw a video today about how to walk in high heels which inspired me to do this lens. Hopefully the videos will help you enjoy high heel...

How Would You Fix the Economy

What's your opinion on how to fix the economy?
Join the conversation and have your say.

We tried bailing out the banks. We gave money to the car industry. So far, nothing the big boys (and gals) have tried has worked.

What plan of action would you...

Howe Caverns: An Underground Experience

One of the pleasures of living in upstate New York being able to make a day trip to Howe Caverns. What an extraordinary ecological adventure! Howe Cavern is conveniently located in Schoaire County, NY, between Albany and Cooperstown.

Welcoming about...

HTML And CSS Mentor

Many of you start writing your lenses without any HTML and CSS, but as you start understanding Squidoo, you want to learn how to spice your lenses up. HTML and CSS is just the ticket that you may be looking for.

Here, on this lens, you will learn fr...

HTML Squidoo Tricks How To Lens with sample codes step-by-step

HTML Squidoo Tricks How To Lens with sample codes & step-by-step instructions to change fonts, background colors, table of contents, modules & images.

Humor & Hilarity Headquarters

Welcome to the Humor and Hilarity Group!

This group is designed for family-friendly lenses that are funny.

Because this group has become so large it's hard to edit it - I will only let in new funny lenses if the lensmaster shows me one lens featu...

Humphrey Bogart Movies

His profile ever chiseled in noire black and white, this larger than life actor has cast his shadow of acting brilliance into the 21st century.

Humphrey Bogart one of the luminous stars in the history of Hollywood is remembered and celebrated on thi...

Hungarian Goulash

Do you remember having stew as a child?  I hope you liked it!  It sure seems like I used to have lots of stew when I was younger. Think of this as a stew, a stew Hungarian style.  That's Hungarian Goulash.  Goulash is kno...

I * Love * Brussels Sprouts -- 5 Fabulous Recipes!

According to a 2002 survey, brussels sprouts -- these mini cabbages -- were ranked as the most disliked vegetable in Britain. Well, I'm sure this vegetable has had better success in other countries. According to my palate, brussels sprouts is one...

I Dream of Jeannie Halloween Costumes

The pink and maroon harem costume made popular on the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie is on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., but imitations have abounded every Halloween since the popular show hit the airwaves in 1965. The famous...

I Hate to Clean

I hate to clean so instead I'm just sitting here at my computer.  I'm not vacuuming.  I'm not doing the laundry, washing dishes or scrubbing the floor.  I'm not sweeping up dog hair.  I'm not looking for dust bunnie...

I Love Avocados

OK, I admit it, I'm addicted.... to everything avocado. I usually just rough chop the avocado and add a little fresh squeezed lemon, ok a lot, since I love that too! And real lemons folks, not that bottled stuff. I spread this on a warm tortilla wrap...

I Love Funky Hats

I love hats of all kinds... cowboy hats, Victorian fashion, fezzes and fedoras. Putting a hat on is playing dress-up. If you ask me, putting on a hat just always makes you feel better!

However, somewhere along the line, I acquired a strange habit. M...

I Love My Little Red Camera

I don't think I've ever been in love with an electronic device before but I really do love my little red Nikon Coolpix S60 camera.

Here's why:

It's just so darn cute!

It's small enough to carry everywhere!

It's extremely simple to use!

It has a...

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 you Mum

Mother, Mum, Mummy, Ma, Mom - many different names for many different people, but whether it is "I love you Mum", "I love you Mummy" or whatever it is your child calls you, those words are amongst the most precious that a mother will ever hear.

For...

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus MP3 Downloads and More

Music and Lyrics by: Tommie Connor












 

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Christmas toys all over the place
Little Johnny wears a funny smile on his face
Johnny has a secret and the secret he must share
He wants to tell somebody so he tells his teddy bear...

I'm a little Nuts about Nuts

I really couldn't tell you which ones are my favorite, I don't think I could pick just one, from pecans to almonds, I love 'em all! And there is nothing yummier than a handful of nuts for a quick snack.  

Nuts are seeds that are covered...

I'm an Undecided Voter. Should I vote for Obama or McCain? Convince Me!

The 2008 presidential election is history here in the United States of America and Barack Obama won fair and square. A few weeks prior to the election, which was on November 4, 2008, I posed this challenge to visitors to this lens: "Let's say I'm an...

I'm Taking the Special K Challenge

If you're looking for an affordable way to slim down without having to measure food or know a lot about calorie counting and fat grams, then the Special K Challenge is a great diet plan to try.

I took the Special K Challenge after having my second b...

Ice Fishing - Safety, Tips and Fishing Gear

Anglers, don't let the cold keep you indoors.

Ice fishing is enjoyed by many anglers in regions where there is a sufficient combination of cold weather, frozen water with hungry fish waiting below it.

Common species of fish anglers catch while ice...

If Company's Coming Use Jean Pare's Cookbooks!

Company's Coming and Jean Pare have written a cookbook for almost every cook from the very youngest to the very experienced. This fantastic series of cook books is extremely popular and most books are still available. A few are out-of-print or hard-t...

If I Was A Reindeer

What's not fun or humorous about imagining being a reindeer for a day? Come on...put on your silly kid-like skin..let down your shield of being proper and unyielding! Give your lips a smile.

For me...I'd get to wear, or pretend to wear, ...

Image and Video Mentor

Welcome! I'm Linda Martin, your Image and Video Mentor here at Squidoo. I love working with images and know you will too once you have the right software and a few simple instructions.

This lens lists sites where you can find free images on the web....

In A Flash - Our Burn Injury Story

Poof!...in a flash, that's how long it takes for someones world to come to a crashing halt.

For us it happened at 6:58 pm on August 6th 2002.
For us it started with an argument over lasagna on a very hot day and a dead Robin that did a kamikaze on t...

Information on Dog Agility!

Do you love dog agility, want to get involved in the sport, need information on dog agility?

Check out this lens, it's packed full of some of the best dog agility information and resources on the Internet. From training, competition venues, videos f...

Internet Fame for Your Cat

We all think of our cats as our children and so we are thrilled when they get recognition.

First we will look at photo hosting sites, then funny and cute photo places. Even a pet dating service! After that we will look at how popular blogs mixed wit...

INXS

"All veils and misty
Streets of blue
Almond looks
That chill divine
Some silken moment
Goes on forever
And we're leaving broken hearts behind

Mystify
Mystify me"

From the moment I first heard INXS,  I was mystified by the voice of its lead sing...

Irish Slaves in the Caribbean

Though little has been discussed about them, thousands of Irish men, women, and children, were captured or arrested and shipped to the Caribbean as slaves. Because they did not factor into Oliver Cromwell's new plan of government, these people were g...

Is 60 Really the New 40?

Deepak Chopra says that THE most important way to stay young is to change your perceptions about your age. Is he right?

In Ageless Body: Timeless Mind, he tells of a study done on people of the WWII generation. People in their 70's were given full p...

Island Paradise Game T-Shirts

Surprise your favorite someone with one of these cute Island Paradise T-Shirts. Players of the online game Island Paradise will flip for one of these tees.

Choose from the official Island Paradise logo t-shirt, Sheepish, Chicks, Oh Noes, and more....

It's a Merry Penguin Christmas!

It's a Jolly Penguin Christmas! Icy boatloads of Gift Ideas are here. Since the release of the two movies "March of the Penguins" and "Happy Feet", people are going penguincrazy like never before.  This site is dedic...

Italian Gourmet Food You Can Buy Online

Find all of your favorite Italian Gourmet Specialties and foods right here. Italian food you can buy online includes delicious Italian sausage, Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian Bracciole just like your mother used to make, Italian can...

Italian Red Wine Vinegar

Think you know all there is to know about Italian Red Wine Vinegar?  Think again!

There are as many different types of Italian red wine vinegars as there are different types of Italian red wine, each with it's own special flavor and taste qualiti...

Jack Russell Terrier Gifts

The Jack Russell Terrier seems to always be happy. They are very bold, full of energy.

Jack Russell owners will attest they are extremely loyal, highly intelligent, and very assertive dogs.

Perhaps their best attribute is their working ability, clo...

James Bond: Sean Connery or Roger Moore?

The character of James Bond found worldwide popularity upon the release of the first Bond movie, "Dr. No". Between 1962 and 1985, a total of 15 Bond movies starred the two actors who were to become the most identified with the role.

It was Scottish...

Jamie’s American Roadtrip & Jamie Oliver's New Reality Food Show

Jamie Oliver's a busy man. He has not one but rather two new shows cooking. Yes, it is the summer of 2009 and there are two new shows being talked about. If you are a bit confused, I don't blame you because I was, too. However, it is now my understan...

Jersey Boys - Oh! What a Show!

"How did four would-be wise guys from Newark, NJ, become one of the greatest chart-topping successes in pop music history?

You ask four guys, you get four different answers."

I recently had the privilege of seeing the Broadway Series South presenta...

Joan's Jolly Judicious Jetsetters

Update: July 1, 2009
Congratulations to all of the super members of the Jolly Judicious Jetsetters! You created a total of 221 Prospective Giant lenses and 201 Prospective Giant 100's. I am amazed and thrilled! A total of 422 lenses between May 1 and...

John Mayer Gift Collection

Given John Mayer's popularity, you probably know someone that would love a John Mayer gift from this collection. His music is sublime and the availability of his tunes comes to us in a variety of formats including CD's, MP3's and several delicious co...

Johnny Cash ?

Johnny Cash was wearing black long before it was cool, and certainly never did it for fashion. It was who he was. Also in the definition of "who he was" has to be that he was a spectacular musician.

I've listened to Johnny Cash as long as I can reme...

Julia Child's Cookbooks

Julia Child introduced French cooking to American audiences. She managed to demystify the techniques used so that anyone could make the likes of coq au vin. Households across the country started to dine on 'funny sounding' dishes and felt quite 'Cont...

JustBon’s Blue Ribbon Squids

Welcome to the home of JustBon's Blue Ribbon Squids!

The home of what, I hear you ask? Well, you are probably aware that another group of talented Lensmasters are soon to join the elite of Squidoo - the Giants and the Giants 100 Club. Are you going...

Kab's Fab Squid Squad

Hey there, fellow lensmaster. So, you're trying to become a Giant Squid, eh? Or, what's that, you're shooting for Giant Squid 100 Club? Well, welcome to Kab's Fab Squid Squad, a team of lensmasters just like you in a race for their lives (and when I...

Kandee Johnson, The Make Up Artist

I discovered Kandee Johnson from a you tube video of hers I ended up adding to my Taylor Swift lens. I was so impressed with her and just loved her energy which prompted me to check out more about her. She is a make up artist to the stars and has qui...

Katinka Hesselink - my other lenses

I'm a lensmaster, webdesigner an oldest child, an eternal student, a former teacher and single.

Most of you know me here on Squidoo as lensmaster 'spirituality' - but I've also got a life outside my interests in spirituality (though perhaps that's n...

Katiyana's Lenses

I'm Stephanie, owner of Katiyana's Collectibles.  I've been a Squidoo-er since August 2006, became a Citizen Squid in June 2007 at eBay Live 2007 in Boston, and a Giant Squid in September 2007.

As my number of lenses continues to grow, becau...

Kay Yow Triumphant

December 14, 2008 will mark Kay Yow's 1000th game coaching the North Carolina State University Wolfpack Women. She has won almost 700 of them.

That by itself would be amazing and remarkable. But it is really just a small part of the Kay Yow story. I...

Keep Your Brain Fit and Beautiful!

The picture here is a normal brain. The purpose of this lens is to help you keep yours looking like that.

It that simple.

Simple, but not easy. Fun, even, but not easy.

I will include some ideas about nutrition and other theories on keeping your b...

Keith Olbermann

Keith Olbermann can compete with Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert when it comes to delivering the news in an entertaining fashion except for one thing, Keith Olbermann is a REAL newscaster, delivering REAL news to his viewers, as opposed to t...

Kidney Dialysis - Finding Support. Dedicated to my sister, AnnaRuth

Your Doctor announces that you will require dialysis the rest of your life.  You don't hear the rest of his words as your world is spinning in disbelief and even denial.  As you are whisked off for your first dialysis treatment an overwhelm...

Kim Giancaterino Workshop

This lens was set up for my personal use. I've parked my blog feeds here for easier reference. My lensography (see below) is somewhat organized by topics, but with over 200 lenses and more in progress, I'm afraid it isn't always updated on a daily ba...

Kindle Wireless Reading Device from Amazon

Lighter than a paperback, more powerful than WiFi, able to leap the library in a single, uh, click? - it's Kindle, the portable wireless reader from Amazon.

The Kindle Wireless Reader from Amazon is the perfect anytime gift for your favorite...

Kitchen Decorating with Chili Peppers

Spice up your kitchen fiestas with something different!



Chili peppers are a staple of the Southwest culture and are a unique design element. There are so many colorful ways you can "spice" up your home and kitchen with these sizzling hot...

Kris Allen, American Idol 2009

On American Idol season eight he was known as the underdog, the quiet young man from Conway, Arkansas. The cute guy with talent who sang, played, and charmed his way into the hearts of fans all over America. He is Kris Allen, singer, songwriter, musi...

Ladies Head Vases

I got my first Ladies Head Vase when I was 10 years old. It was a gift from my Aunt Pauline. I loved it. Over the years I put small flowers in it, pencils, and air fern. My Aunt Pauline added to my lady with two more vases. Each time I look at them...

Lakescaping - Restoring Natural Shorelines

Believe it or not, everyone has waterfront property. Yes, it's true! Even if you live in the middle of a city!

In this lens, I'll attempt to answer why that's true and to explain why lakescaping can help to save our natural waterways, wherever they...

Lapbooking

Lapbooking can be done by any learner-- from preschoolers to adults. With this educational method, you make mini-books covering details that you've studied. After making a variety of mini-books about a larger topic, all the books are put together in...

Laugh Away - All Humor Lenses Welcome Headquarters

LAUGH AWAY




This group is for all lenses related to Humor, Jokes, Funny Pictures, Funny Videos, Amusing Stories etc.



ADULT MATERIAL NOT ALLOWED HERE
ABSOLUTELY NO R RATED LENSES

Le Creuset Teakettles -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

The Le Creuset line of colorful teakettles are quite stylish when it comes to whistling teakettles to colorize your kitchens! There are three different styles from which to select -- the Demi, Halo and Ogive. The Le Creuset teakettles also come in a...

Learn about the Snow Monkey

Monkeys have been bathing in the hot springs of Jigokudani for at least the past 40 years, and it is believed to be the only place in the world where this happens. Today a park protects this natural habitat, home to some 250 wild snow monkeys. Take a...

Learn How to Listen

Most people assume they are good listeners. They hear what is being said and some can even repeat it back verbatim. Unfortunately hearing what was said does not make you a good listener. Listening means paying attention and making a conscious effort...

Learn Origami Videos

Learn the Art of Paper Folding by watching videos at the Origami Video Showcase!

Think you can't do Origami? Think again. Origami becomes child's play when you can actually see the paper folding step by step.

The Origami Video Showcase spotlights the b...

Legally Blind Golfer

When my husband was 42 years old, he was told he was legally blind. The doctors first thought the problem was retinitis pigmentosa. Later some doctors suggested macular degeneration. After many tests and many doctors, it is now determined that he ha...

Lemons--Recipes, Facts, and More!

Check out this page!

When some people think of lemons, they think of sour fruits. But if lemons are prepared right (in most cases, that means sweetened), lemons can taste great!

Below is all sorts of lemon related items. More (especially more reci...

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...

Lens Promotion FAQ

SEO and promotion is a biiiiig topic among lensmasters. This lens won't answer all your questions about where and how, but it will answer some basic questions about policies and procedures, as well as the most frequently asked questions about search...

Lenses by rms

Hi.  I'm rms and this is a lens about me and my lenses!

My real name is Robin and I grew up and spent most of my life on Long Island. (That explains the accent.) I was, up until recently, the contributing editor of both Fresh Cooking From Your Ga...

Lensography Retire Young and Travel The World...

I am a semi-professional travel photographer (i.e. I once sold a few photos) and semi-retired consultant physicist (i.e. unemployed boffin) but with a keen interest in finance (i.e. how to get rich quick)



I live in Richmond-upon-Thames in West Lond...

Lensography: Johann

This is my lensography - or Johannography, if you'd like. Explore, share, learn and, by all means, have fun!

I'm a pretty busy pup. Got my own website - JohannTheDog.com and Dog Blog - and I do agility, herding when I get the chance, and help raise mo...

Life or Something Like It

Inquiring minds have been asking me to write a page about myself so I finally got around to it. I think my life has been very interesting and hope you will enjoy reading about it. Everyone has a story. This is mine so far.

Light Up Old Towne

Join us for the first Light Up Old Towne Art Walk Celebration, November 21st through December 19th, in historic downtown Elizabethtown!

From 5 pm to 8 pm every Friday and Saturday night, beginning Saturday November 21st, downtown business spaces...

Lighthouse Collectibles

I love lighthouses. I love the idea behind their purpose. They are such a handsome representation of safety and security. Please enjoy this lens dedicated to lighthouses, and if you collect them, maybe you'll find some here to add to your collection...

Living Within Your Means

During these uncertain economic times, the average citizen is cutting back on their spending determined not to add to their debt load. They've cut back on their driving and added a few accessories to last year's wardrobe rather than buy a new one. Fo...

Lobsters of the Sea

What do you know about the lobster in the fish tank at your local grocery store or fish market? Learn all about lobsters, their habitat and what their lives are like before they reach your plate.

How long can a lobster live? What kind of habitat doe...

Local Lenses for the December 2009 Giant and Giant 100 Challenge

If you are officially in the December 09 Giant or Giant 100 Challenge, then this is the place for you. The Challenge begins October 1, 2009 and ends December 31, 2009.

If you enjoy reading Local Lenses, then this is the place for you too!

There are...

LOLHORSES and LOLPONIES

These are the BEST FUNNY HORSE PHOTOS to be found on the web! You may submit your own by posting a Photobucket direct image URL in the Guestbook.

All proceeds from this lens are sent to charity by Squidoo.

Lolita Martini Glasses: The Best Martini Glasses Ever

Lolita Martini Glasses are the best Martini glasses ever because each of these hand painted cuties comes complete with it's own unique Martini recipe painted on the bottom.

They come gift boxed and ready to go.

Lolita Martini Glasses come in so many cu...

Longhopes Donkey Rescue

Our mission is to rescue, shelter, rehabilitate and find permanent homes for donkeys that would otherwise be destroyed for meat consumption overseas. These animals are often shipped in horrific conditions to processors outside of the US - many die fr...

Look what I got!

All of the above perhaps? I am notorious for donning a stupid smile when posing for pictures with "things"! Go figure, I've been doing this since I was a kid. So add a caption to my best "Look what I got" pose...go ahead, I double dog dare you!

Looking For Christmas Jigsaw Puzzles?

Each year my family works on Christmas jigsaw puzzles during the month of December. We put a Christmas themed puzzle out and occasionally someone stops and puts a few pieces in place. As you know if you are a puzzler, once the puzzle starts to come t...

Louisiana Holiday Feast

If you are not from Louisiana, you probably don't know how different the northern part of the state is from the southern part of the state. We cook different foods, pray in different churches and celebrate in very different ways. I have lived in both...

Love Dark Fantasy Art? Can't get it? Dark Fantasy Art Here

Welcome to Dark Fantasy Art, the lens for the darker side of fantasy. The darker side of fantasy whispers to the hidden depths of our minds, drawing us deeper into its magical embrace

Lucky-Our Rescue Cat

He is a rescue cat. He was rescued with 14 other cats from a person that was neglecting them. The lady that rescued them, nursed them back to health. Two of them did not make it.

Lucky made it

We named him Lucky.

His full name is:

All the cat...

Lulu: To Sir With Love

Artist: Lulu
Written by: Don Black and Mark London

To Sir With Love

Those schoolgirl days, of telling tales and biting nails are gone
But in my mind
I know they will still live on and on
But how do you thank someone, who has taken you from crayons...

Lurchers - 40MPH Couch Potato Dogs!

If you're wondering what Lurchers are, Lurchers are dogs...elegant, stylish, fast, beautiful, breathtaking dogs!

Lurchers are affectionate, loving, have bags of character, make fabulous pets, and despite the fact they can run at over 40 mph, they...

luvmyludwig Is A Giant Squid Greeter And Honorary Squidoo Angel

I became a greeter October 2009 and I'm thrilled with my new role here on Squidoo.   I love the Squidoo Community and I see being a Giant Greeter as a wonderful way to give back to a community that has given me so much.



Here you will find...

Made of Honor Soundtrack You Tube Playlist & Songs

So you loved the movie and the music. Where can you get the Maid of Honor Soundtrack? When is it coming out? Get the complete Maid of Honor Soundtrack Playlist here for free. Bad news. Sony Pictures did not plan on releasing an official Made of Honor...

Mae West

Welcome to my Mae West Lens, it is and will remain a work in progress as I struggle to list all the best links to all things Mae online. If you have a site or lens you'd like added please let me know.

Mafia Wars T Shirts

Show the World that you are a serious Mafia Wars player by wearing one of these great Mafia Wars T Shirts or Mafia Wars Hoodies.

Huge selection of Mafia Wars Shirts!

You'll find great Mafia Wars T-Shirts for him or her, in styles that you'll...

Magic vs. Law of Attraction

I do not want anyone to think that I am speaking any negativity on Magick or the Law of Attraction. I am writing this from my own experiences, my own observations and my own beliefs.

I have noticed many times in life by different conversations I hav...

Make a Fancy Table of Contents

A clickable Table of Contents helps visitors navigate webpages. A table of contents also shows what's on a single webpage, which helps visitors decide whether your page is worth reading! A great table of contents within the first screen is a powe...

Make a Gingerbread House

Making a gingerbread house is a great Christmas craft for children and adults alike. This tradition started in Germany, but has spread around the world. Whether you use a kit or make it from scratch, gingerbread houses are fun for the holidays. Read...

Make More Money With Your Ebay Auctions

It's easy to learn how to make money online with eBay! Whether you're a big time eBay store seller or only an occasional seller, the same tips still apply to see a great final bid price on your eBay auctions.

EBay is a huge marketplace, where the be...

Make Your Own Christmas Wreath

Christmas Wreaths are commonly found in many homes as ornaments during the Christmas season.

There are varieties of artificial Christmas wreaths sold in many Christmas shops ranging from wreaths that are made from artificial green leaves and wreaths m...

Make Your Own Cookbook

Looking for the perfect gift for all the cooks on your list? Want to create a family heirloom that will be treasured for generations? Looking for a way to organize all of your favorite recipes into one book?

I've got several ideas listed on this...

Make Your Own Costumes, Masks and Face Paint

It's easy and inexpensive to make your own costumes and home made face paint makeup. Make Halloween and dress up costumes for kids or costumes for adults using materials you probably have on hand in your cupboards and closets, or even stuff from...

Making Fun of Sarah Palin - Has Political Humor Crossed the Line?

Making fun of political candidates isn't anything new and with the arrival of Sarah Palin on the scene, the comedians are out in full force. It's expected, but is it right? What about when the families of the candidates are included in the so...

Making Great Holiday Lenses

While I thought September 18th (the date on this photo) was a little early to be setting up Christmas trees in Kmart, there's no denying that the holidays are fast approaching. Even if you're not one to get in the holiday spirit so soon, millions of...

Making perfect gravy

This method of making perfect gravy has been used in my family for generations. Interestingly, it has always been my Dad who's made the gravy for our Sunday Roast Lunches and it was he who taught me how to make gravy.

My Little Oxford Dictionary, th...

Making Rag Dolls and Soft Toys from Scrap Fabrics

The lens photo is one of a number of dolls I've made using up scraps of material.



Some were given away as presents, many were sold and I have more pictures of them to add as time goes on.



But I want to get you started on toy making - it really...

Making Your Own Bagels

Growing up in New York, my husband had a Sunday morning tradition of bagels along with cream cheese and lox. There were many places to get wonderful bagels. Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy in the center. I grew up in Chicago and we were spoi...

malibuItalian's Zazzle Gallery Showcase

Eclectic designs for all ages. We can even "Pop Art" your favorite photo. Message us to find out how: zazzlemalibuitalian [a t ] Yahoo [d o t] com.

Head on over and search our extensive inventory of available products: Keds Shoes, Skateboards, Ornam...

Manifesting Abundance

I am a firm believer in the power of the LOA, or Law of Attraction... I have manifested all manner of items and events, and I want to share my joy at this with everyone! Even though I have not seen the film "The Secret", which has brought t...

March Madness 2009

Basketball fans wait every year for the tradition - the excitement - and the upsets that make up the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.

Looking for information on future or past NCAA Tournaments?

Here are the important dates for the 2009 tournament:...

Matching Family Pajamas

It's a family tradition for many families to have matching pajamas for the holidays. Fun and practical when family and friends visit for everyone to show up in matching pajamas. Great for family reunions and camping. Start your own matching family pa...

Matching Slippers and Pajamas - Cute and Comfy

A slipper, also called houseshoe, is a soft and lightweight indoor type of footwear

The word is recorded in English in 1478, deriving from the much older verb to slip, the notion being of footwear that is "slipped" onto the foot.



Matching...

McCain-Palin 2008

It was the morning after the close of the Democratic National Convention and Barack Obama's grand speech when Republican presidential candidate John McCain took over the spotlight with the announcement of his choice for running mate, Alaska Governor...

Me, my lensography

This lens shows my work as a lensmaster. It shows my varied interests and my learning as a lensmaster and entrepreneur. I am touched by Cancer, Lam, and the love of my family. These things all contribute to who I am and have become. At times I get ve...

Meat Loaf Video Showcase

I generally don't admit these things, but I will say it here: I had Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell on 8-track tape.  And, I nearly wore it out.  I love that album.  I went on to purchase it on cassette, and then CD.  I can't help it,...

Meet The Giant Squid Greeters

Very simply, Giant Squid Greeters are here to help! A Giant Squid Greeter is a cheerleader and a go between for The Giant Squids on Squidoo.

The Greeters will also be on the look out for talented lensmasters who'd like to join the ranks of Giant Squ...

Meet The Giant Squid Organizers

A Giant Squid Organizer is a champion, a mentor and a go between for The Giant Squids on Squidoo.

The Organizers manage several Giant Squid blogs, create forum threads, write LOTD posts, organize the Giant Squid Greeters Program and decide who gets...

Meet WebSpinstress

I'm known as WebSpinstress, because I spin my own webs of elegant Gothic art, images, and design in both real and virtual worlds.

I aim to poison others with inspiration and creativity as a writer, artist, web designer, wife, and a Mommy. :-)

I lov...

Menopause: You Need Some Laughter!

It is no fun being a cantankerous hell-on-wheels! Especially if you aren't used to it! Well I knew something was wrong when my usual charming self found it okay to flip the bird to someone that ticked me off on the highway - thank goodness I don...

Mentor Matches

Here's your chance to match up with a Squidoo veteran who wants to help you do you best!

Signing up is simple. Below is a module where interested mentors can sign up. If you're looking for a little help, just contact one of the mentors based on thei...

Mexican Sopapillas Recipe

Mexican Sopapillas Recipe
I spent 13 years cooking in a Mexican restaurant. I must have cooked a million sopapillas in those years. So I am proud to share with you the recipe we used to make our Mexican Sopapillas. These Sopapillas come out of the oi...

Michelangelo's David

The stature and prominence, the importance and influence of Michelangelo's David statue may surprise you!

The David statue tells a story, yes, and that story is here.  But the statue has his OWN story to tell, one that not many people know.

Here i...

Michigan's Adventure

Michigan's Adventure is located in Whitehall, Michigan, which is in the central western area of Michigan...about 15-20 miles north of Muskegon.

It has grown from what used to be "Deer Park Funland", which had a train, ferris wheel, carousel, Scrambe...

Millennium Promise - A Proven Way To End Extreme Poverty

Millennium Promise is the brain child of Professor Jeffrey Sachs - a leading world economist whose mission is to end extreme poverty in the world by 2025. Extreme poverty is defined as people trying to live on less than $1 a day, which currently repr...

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup is one of my family's favorites! This recipe has evolved over the years as we've added new veggies to it and adjusted the seasonings. The recipe is flexible enough that if you are having someone over for dinner who doesn'...

Miracles Of Motherhood: Prayers And Poems For A New Mother

This book full of blessings, prayers, inspirational quotes and poetry will touch the heart of every new mother.

If you are looking for a unique baby shower gift or a present to welcome home a new baby, Miracles of Motherhood: Praye...

Mission: Possible - Becoming a Giant Squid in 2009

Attention Giant Squid Greeters,
Giant Squid Community Organizers,
and Citizen Squid Mentors...

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to welcome new lensmasters to the Squidoo community, answer questions and offer assistance to struggling...

Mole Day: October 23

October 23 is Mole Day! It is the day we celebrate the mole. No, not mole the animal, and not mole the congenital growth; not mole the sauce, or even mole the spy. Mole Day celebrates the mole that is a SI unit measuring the quantity of a substance....

Mom's Best Christmas Cookies

Growing up in my household meant that as soon as Thanksgiving Day hit so did the holiday baking frenzy. The Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving was a baking marathon. Several of my Aunts and cousins would come over to create 1000's of Christmas...

Momerisms -- Humor and Wisdom from Moms

People, can we talk? I'll bet you have a mom -- right? Is your mom known for her sage wisdom, advice and most importantly humor? My mom is infamous for all that, especially for all her momerisms! I've created this lens to honor my mom and all moms ou...

Momography: Parenting a Deaf Child

Being a parent to your child is hard; being a parent to your child with special needs is H-A-R-D.



I am not an expert by any means, nor am I the perfect parent. Considering my most frequently uttered phrase is, "Well, there goes my Mother of th...

Monet Artist Study

Claude Monet is sure to be at the top of your homeschool artist study list! His paintings are everywhere and his contribution to art history is unparalleled. It is his own painting Impression-- Sunrise that gave Impressionism its name!

Monet's s...

More great Squidoo resources. By lensmasters, for lensmasters.

Welcome to our official, unofficial list of some terrific external resources about Squidoo. For beginners and experts alike, from beginners and experts alike.

Here you'll find an ever-growing list of great blogs, sites and even Twitter profiles run...

More Helmets for Operation Helmet

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

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

Op...

Mother of the Groom T Shirts

Mother of the Groom T shirts are perfect to wear at wedding showers, extended wedding vacations, bachelorette parties, ladies night out, or anytime you want to share your good news with the world.

Mother of the Groom T-shirts also make perfect gifts...

Mother's Day Cupcakes

Cupcakes decorated with flowers, perfect for spring and summertime parties and special occasions. Decorate your cupcakes with roses, daisies, and sunflowers. Or make a beautiful bouquet of cupcakes a great gift or centerpiece. Find recipes, videos a...

Mother's Day Flower Gifts

Mother's Day is a holiday that - like any other holiday - comes once a year only. This is a day when most of us want to make sure that they get it right and honor their mother in the best way.

Roses are the traditional gift given on Mother's D...

Mrs. Claus' Kitchen - Great Holiday & Christmas Cookie Recipes

I love the holidays...the merriment, the decorations, and the changing seasons with the fall colors and burning colors on the trees. I especially love the food (cooking AND eating it, of course;-). So I decided to make a lens combining my love of coo...

Mushrooms, Mushrooms and Mushrooms

You guessed it, I absolutely love mushrooms too! Mushrooms complement almost any meal, they are easy to saute and add flavor, texture, and nutrients to just about anything. From appetizers and salads to main dishes and sides, mushrooms can be enjoyed...

Music Polls

Music Polls mega music polls site for voting on the best and worst of music groups, musicians, music equipment, songs, music download sites, and more.

Musidora

Musidora (February 23, 1889 - December 11, 1957) was the professional stage-name of a popular French silent film actress of the early 20th century. She is most remembered for her vamp persona in the roles of Irma Vep and Diana Monti in the early moti...

Mustard Yellow Fashion Trends

Change your wardrobe from bland to bold with this season's latest color sensation; mustard yellow.

Mustard yellow might be just the thing to add zip to an otherwise bland style, says designer, Michael Kors. Kors says mustard yellow seamlessly transi...

My Bucket List

When you or your loved one has a close call with death, and yet miraculously is spared and given more time, you are so very thankful.

It gives one a new view on living each day to the fullest, to spend time with that person, and enjoy every second of...

My Chicken got Porked

Well I got ya on that title huh? What do I mean by my Chicken got Porked? Well I mean some good recipes with chicken and bacon - so if you were looking for something else - this is not where to look. If you are looking for some yummy recipes then you...

My Claim To Fame

Do you have a claim to fame, anything you have done to give you notoriety? Your claim to fame might be the result of having someone famous in the family, or as a friend, having met a famous person, or having taken part in a special event, appeared on...

My collection of model rockets

My first experience with model rockets came when I took a shop class called Electricity and Transportation my sophomore year in high school. In the class I built the Courier model rocket kit offered by Estes Industries in the early 1980s. The excitin...

My Facebook Experience

While my South Park-esque picture (on your left) is reserved strictly for online message board, and forum, usage, Facebook has grown to become one of my more 'professional' outlets: bearing a similar personal picture like my Squidoo Lenses (on your r...

My Kookie Cookie Theory

Cookies can be good for you! You just have to eat healthy cookies. It is easy. When baking your cookies choose healthy ingredients to put into them. Or as mama would say........just bake tons and tons of love into them.

There are a lot of little tip...

My Life in Pictures

I am Heather.

And since I am passionate about photography, what better way to get into a little about me.

Clearly, this is a work in progress. :)

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 Mother's Shoes

My Mother's Shoes is an entertaining humorous mystery. It is set in a small town where the tradition of gossip reigns supreme.

When her mother's purse and her shoes are unearthed up at the new construction site, Annie Natali knew her mother was...

My Stinky Focaccia Bread Recipe

I put a lot of love into this lens because every time I make this Focaccia bread recipe I am reminded of my daughters little face with her nose scrunched up. I stumbled upon this recipe when my oldest daughter was very small and it has become a famil...

My Threadcakes Cake 2009

I've been a fan of Threadless for some time. What is Threadless you ask? It is a "community-based tee-shirt company" that releases now designs every Monday. They are limited edition tees that may or may not be reprinted depending on their popularity....

My Top 10 Favorite TV Series

We grew up without TV. Not because my parents were fanatic, but we couldn't get reception where we lived in Montana.

Because of this, my siblings and I were always easy to take on a trip. We were never bored, as long a there was a TV to watch. And w...

My Top 5 Favorite Movies

To be honest, I'm not much of a movie goer. In fact, I haven't been to the theater to see a movie for a couple of years, and it might have been that time that I fell asleep in the cushy, reclining seat and missed most of the show. Seven bucks for a n...

My Top Wii Games

The Nintendo Wii is a one of the best family oriented consoles on the market. The Wii's unique motion-sensing controllers are intuitive, and easy to use, and some of the games really do get you up and being more active. Accessible by young and ol...

My Wonderful West Virginia Family!

The pictures on this lens were mostly taken in West Virginia, where my parents were born and raised (I was born there, but we moved to Michigan when I was one year old).

Please help give each picture a funny or loving caption! Let's see what everyon...

My World War II Hero

This website is a dedication to my father, Harold Leo Means.

I am going to include, memos and pictures from his diary during World War II, some of the memories of his life, these are the stories he told, that live only in the memories of his wife an...

MySpace Music

After a number of my favorite bands started creating official MySpace pages, I decided it was time to finally break down and create my own.

I was shocked by how many amazing artists were on MySpace Music and what a great opportunity this was to find...

National Food Holidays to Celebrate

National Month-Long Food Holidays to Celebrate

Do you like to eat? Love to party?

Do you know when National Salsa Month is? How about National Potato Month or National Egg Month? Have you been missing out on Chocolate Covered Anything Day? Or for you...

National Pet Memorial Day

Words cannot describe the sense of loss we feel when our faithful friend dies. It is often one of life's most heart-wrenching experiences. Recognizing the importance of remembering our cherished pets, the second Sunday of September is the official Na...

Naturally Native Gifts Zazzle Gallery

We love to photograph and draw and paint nature and our Naturally Native Gallery reflects our love of nature and the outdoors. We take pictures each day when we walk our 2 rescued dogs to the beautiful Tchefuncte River and we can share our view of t...

NAUGHTY-SOUNDING WORDS FOR ODD OCCASIONS

The English language is full of colorful words that may sound a bit suggestive, lewd, or maybe even rude, but in actual fact are really quite harmless.

This lighthearted lens is committed to preserving these promiscuous-sounding pieces of prose and...

New Giant Squid Challenge

The Giant Squid Greeter Challenge teams have joined forces and we're proud to announce the all new Giant Squid Challenge, just for you!

The NEW Giant Squid Challenge is a Ning community where your Giant Squid Greeters and Giant Squid Organizer...

New Year's Resolution Journal Ideas

Keeping a Journal is a great way to remind yourself of your sincere intentions and to keep track of your progress or your slip ups. Without a place to report to, it is simply too easy to forget you ever had any inspiration for change . Writing down y...

New York Photography featuring Twin Towers

      I have been taking photographs of New York City for about 20 years.  The World Trade Center used to be such a dominant part of the skyline, I found myself photographing the towers often. Both from the New Jersey Side of the...

NEWSFLASH! A Squidoo Policy Update

June 2009

When we started creating Squidoo in 2005, we had a vision of openness, creativity, authenticity and generosity that has guided the Squidoo publishing platform, our company and our community to much success.

A few years later, as the numbe...

Nintendo Wii Top Games

The popularity of the Nintendo Wii has been steadily growing since it's release in 2006. There is now a long list of great games for the Wii, with more coming out every year. 2009 is no exception, with this year seeing some of the best Wii games...

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

No-Bake chocolate oatmeal cookies with peanut butter is a favorite recipe, one that nearly everyone loves. The recipe is quick and easy to prepare, great to take to a cookie exchange or give as a gift, but if you're planning to give them away, be sur...

Noadi's Art Zazzle Gallery Showcase

Cuttlefish, squid, and octopodes! Oh my! Check out the variety of underwater products in my Zazzle shop.

Normally I create jewelry and sculpture in polymer clay but lately I've been having a lot of fun in the 2d realm creating with Inkscape.

Not Your Usual Zucchini Recipes

You've made every zucchini recipe in your cookbook, but you STILL have bushels of zucchini left. You've given zucchini away to everyone you know, you've left bags of it in the break room at work, but the garden just keeps producing more.

Try some of...

Nox Arcana - Music from the Shadows and Beyond

The music of Nox Arcana takes on a dark haunted Gothic style with moody evocations of horror and enchantment. The music has dark, sinister overtones and resembles a combination of New Age music, Gothic music, and orchestral Chamber music, with Elizab...

Number one ranking on google

Give us 11 hours, 25 million competitors, and what can we do? We can launch your business up to the coveted #1 rank on Google, that's what!

Remarkable media raised the bar for excellent Media Marketing by achieving the #1 rank on Google for our cust...

Nutcracker's Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy

The Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy ~ such beauty, grace, elegance, and fluidity! What young lady hasn't dreamed of flowing across a sparkly stage in a pink tutu dancing with a handsome prince? Well, maybe not everyone, but this magical, mysterious piec...

Nutmeg Colors To Spice Up Your Bedroom

Spices offer delightful tastes, alluring aromas and have often been included in love potions and recipes for improving sexual desire and arousal.

Now you can add these spicy colors to your bedroom, with accents of nutmeg. These colors add a beautifu...

Obama Street Art

Perhaps it is a testament to the grassroots movement of Obama's campaign, or just an indication that the younger generation is leaning his way. It may even just show that he is more favored in urban areas. Regardless of the reason for these displays...

Obama's Daughters

Can you image what it would be like to stand next to your parents and watch them mark ballots that select your father for the Presidency of the United States?

I first remember when Caroline and John-John were in the White House. I was 12. I was for...

Oh! Nuts Valentine's Day Gifts

Giving Valentine's Day candy, chocolates and gifts to the one you love is a time honored tradition that dates back to before the middle ages.

At Oh! Nuts you'll find the perfect traditional Valentine's Day gifts as well as delicious new unique Valen...

Old Fashioned Candy Secrets and Recipes

If you love old fashioned candy, why not try making some yourself. These candymaking secrets, recipes and techniques come straight from the original antique candy cookbooks, back in the days when every neighborhood had its own candy store, and taffy...

One Web Day

OneWebDay is September 22nd.

9.22.2009 marked the 3rd anniversary of this global event started by Susan Crawford. Her inspiration was Earthday, a day to celebrate and inspire appreciation for our planet. OneWebDay is for people throu...

Online Craft Business Tips

Are you drowning in whimsical things you've created?

Have you ever thought about selling the things you make?

A friend of mine is thinking about starting to sell her handmade craft work and asked me for a few pointers about how to start. Obviously...

Operation Helmet Saves Soldiers' Lives

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

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

Optical Illusions Video Fun

The Optical Illusions Video Showcase focuses on the fun side of looking at optical illusions. 

Here you will find optical illusion youtube videos, links to more terrific optical illusion sites on the web, links to learn the histor...

Optimizing tags for squidoo

Tags are a great way for websites like squidoo to organize their content. They are used on tag pages and in the 'related lenses' feature at the right hand side of each lens. Doing tags reasonably well is easy, doing it perfectly is quite hard...

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...

Original Mickey Mouse Club T-Shirts and Gift Ideas

Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there
You're as welcome as can be.

True fans of Mickey Mouse will love these cute nostalgic Mickey Mouse Club Gifts.

Take a stroll back in time.  Watch the vintage Mickey Mouse Club video footage and shop for your...

Out on the Farm

I would like to share a little bit of the farm life with you. It is full of some unique and entertaining characters.



 

Meet Laurel and Hardy

 

 

Painting dogs!

Yep that's right, dogs can paint. I did! See that painting on the left? I did that the day before my first Gotcha Day in September 2005.

And there are other dogs that paint - like Tillamook Cheddar, who's paintings fetch thousands of dollars. And th...

Painting Wooden Easter Eggs

Start a new family tradition this year and let your kids paint a wooden keepsake egg. This is a really great alternative to dyeing real eggs. They're unbreakable, cruelty-free, and will be enjoyed for many years to come!

Both my girls have painted a...

Pantomime - a Great British Tradition

In the UK a Pantomime, or "Panto" as it is usually affectionately called, is a musical show, performed around Christmas for the entertainment of millions of families. Many of the stories are based around popular Fairy Tales.

Children love to see the...

Patio Gardens and Furniture

A garden will reduce stress and promote better health. Indeed, studies show that people can benefit physically, mentally, and emotionally by feasting their senses on nature.   

A patio garden is an outdoor garden space generally used for...

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

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

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

Paula Deen :: Food Network Celebrity Chef

"You know it's a good recipe if it starts with a stick of butter."
-from the Paula's Home Cooking episode titled Cajun Cooking.

 

Paula Ann Groover, better known as Paula Deen (born Paula Ann Hiers on January 19, 1947), is a cook, resta...

Peace Sign T-Shirts

The Peace sign and peace t-shirts are back in a big way.

To me the peace sign symbolizes HOPE for a quick end to wars and a peaceful earth where we can all live and let live.

With dozens of Peace t-shirts to choose from I'm sure you'll find just th...

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

This is my mother's recipe for Peanut Butter Fudge. I have never seen it published anywhere else, but it is the best I have ever tasted.

Thanks Mom, for this delicious treat!

Peanut butter Treats

Oh, peanut butter, how I love thee. Let me count the ways, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter cupcakes, peanut butter layer cake, peanut butter cups, peanut butter ice cream, peanut butter brownies, buckeyes, peanut butter milkshake ah heck i'll ea...

Pencil portrait business advice

Free advice I hope you can use!

This page is the main reference-starting off point, if you want to see all my pages regarding starting and maintaining a pencil portrait art business.

On this page I have included all the links to the pages I have cre...

Pendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!

On September 8, 2009 the town of Pendleton honored Nancy Hellams aka Ohme with a proclamation -- the date was set aside to honor Nancy's promotion of the town of Pendleton via her Squidoo lenses!

This was a huge surprise to Nancy and of course, she...

PERFECT HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE RECIPES

No one knows where cheese came from originally, it was presumed to have happened in the middle east when milk was carried in bags which were made from the cow or the goat's stomach. It was churned into cheese by the action of travelling on a camel or...

Personalized Family Recipe Binders

Personalized Family Recipe Cookbook binders make it easy to create your own special family cookbook.

Create a family heirloom with one of these recipe binders filled with your family's favorite recipes.

These personalized recipe binders make the pe...

Pesto - Add Flavor to Your Cooking

Pesto is one of the most underused weapons in a cook's arsenal. Not only is pesto delicious, it is incredibly easy to use. One of my favorite parts about pesto is its longevity; it keeps fresh in the freezer for over 6 months. I've utilized pesto wit...

Photoshop Tutorials: Signatures and Banners

Signatures and Banners are similar in nature, so I figured that this tutorial would be best together. This is probably going to be one of my longer tutorial lenses here at squidoo that I have made.

Pink Flamingo Theme Party

I have lived part of the year in Florida almost every year since 1992. I love tropical design, decor, clothing and themes. Down here we can enjoy outdoor living almost year round.

What better way for everyone else to hold onto in a tropical mood as...

Pink Pink Pink Clothes, Shoes, Jewelry, and Accessories

If you love pink, you are in the right place! Here are pink clothes, pink shoes, pink purses, pink wigs, pink jewelry, pink sunglasses...wallets, hats, jackets, gloves, tights and stockings and all sorts of wonderful feminine pink goodies.

And for...

Pink Poodle in Paris Birthday Party Theme

The Party Animal wants to help you create a little girls Pink Poodle in Paris Birthday Party Theme. Girls love Pink and they Love Poodles - now lets take them to Paris and have a fun party the kids will love.

Visit our Official Website
The Party Anim...

Pirates Game T Shirts and Gifts

Share your love for the Pirates by Zynga game by wearing one of these cool Pirates T shirts or Hoodies.

Scallywags and Buccaneers alike will find something they like here.

Find the perfectPirates by Zynga official logo booty (or gift ideas) for you...

Pita Bread Appetizers

Welcome to my lens about Pita Bread Appetizers! These extremely easy and fun recipes will make a great addition to your Thanksgiving meal - if I can make them, anyone can!

I've entered it into the Squidoo Thanksgiving Cookoff (for Charity). If it...

Places in Croatia UNESCO Marked as World Heritage

Croatia, although rather small country, has it all - plains, mountains, lakes, sea. And very welcoming people, I may add! This is rare country in many ways and here is one of it: You may go hiking early in the morning, refresh yourself in Adriatic se...

Places of the Heart

I have lived in various cities during my life - all of them have a special place in my heart.
Use the interactive map to learn about each city. Click on the bubbles.

Pleasure The Priestess

Here you will find information, news, links and products related to the Toronto based electronic/industrial duo "Pleasure The Priestess" (PTP)
For the interactive community page, go here: www.squidoo.com/ptpfetish

Poetry is a Performance Art

If you can dream 

and in the dreaming hold your vision,

allow yourself belief,

be not afraid

All you imagine can be made reality.

Choose from your dreams

with wisdom what in life to hold 

 and having chosen

 &nbsp...

Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy is a North American vine found in woods and meadows. Skin exposure to the oil from this plant can have serious reactions for many people, including rashes and blisters.

Burning the plant also sends oil into the air through the smoke and m...

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Stormfront

It was released November 5, 2008, and is called Diamond & Pearl - Stormfront:

* More powerful new Pokemon LV.X including Gripper Pokemon Dusknoir and SuperPower Pokemon Machamp
* New strategies like Trainer Cards that can be played in pairs
* 2 Them...

Pokemon Trading Card Game Buying and Playing Guide

Pokemon is a phenomenon out of Japan that began to take the world by storm in the late 90's, and includes products ranging from video games, movies and hit television shows, plush toys, and the incredibly fun Pokemon Trading Card Game. Examples of Po...

Pomeranians For Companions

Pomeranians are great little pals. They are energetic and clever little canines, who are happy both in and outside. They love to play and are very amusing little clowns, who seem to excel at learning new tricks. They seem to be able to amuse themselv...

Possibly the Best Lasagna Recipe in the Entire World

When we think of lasagna, most of us imagine that rich concoction full of cheeses and usually meat, tomatoes, and large, flat pasta noodles. You might not immediately think of Mexico or Greece. You might not associate lasagna with shrimp or tofu or l...

Potential Giant Squid Shopping Lenses Showcase

Welcome to the Giant Squid Shopping Lenses ShowCase.

This lens is created to showcase all the potential Giant and Giant 100 Club Shopping related lenses for the Squidoo Giant 31st December Challenge.

If you are a participant in the Challenge, pleas...

Pregnant Over 40?

Old, middle age, one foot in the grave, half dead, over the hill and pregnant...How could a woman my age; in my right mind possibly have a baby? Sure it can happen. It happens all the time. After all, I'm not menopausal.

I can imagine when my daught...

Pretty Pink Dresses -- Pretty in Pink

There's nothing like pretty pink dresses to capture that feminine quality. Inspired by the movie, Pretty in Pink, allow me to present the prettiest of the pretty pink dresses. Pink is such a hot color and available in so many shades from the dusty pa...

Pretty Springtime Cupcake Recipes

Pretty Spring Cupcakes are perfect for serving at showers, springtime birthday parties, weddings, family get togethers, or anytime you want to impress your family and friends with a beautiful cupcake dessert.

Cute Springtime Cupcakes make the perfec...

Profile of a school shooter

Shortly after the Virginia Tech massacre I began research for a novel about a school shooting. The idea had been with me since Columbine, but I did not know exactly how I was going to approach it for many years, I didn't know if I could do the to...

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 Orange A Color for All Seasons

The rich warm orange color of Pumpkin is reminiscent of sunrises, sunsets, and autumn leaves. Spiced-up colors can add a fiery glow to any room, with a palette that is not too bold and yet not too dull.

Pumpkin Orange is energizing like the sun, so...

Pumpkin Parfait, Anyone?

Just before getting married, my Mom gave me a book that contained favorite recipes from both my mother and mother-in-law, (Marjorie and Margory). This is such a treasured book since it has my Mom's own handwriting and she has been resting in peac...

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...

Pumpkin Spice Coffee for Your Thanksgiving Holiday

When does Thanksgiving day begin? Well, that would be different for everyone. Myself, I like to sleep in until I wake up. So, my Thanksgiving day begins right at that moment and I like to start celebrating as soon as possible. That means, b...

Pumpkins and Place Value

Pick the biggest pumpkin you can find. Cut off the top and smell the fresh pumpkin smell. Carving a Jack O'Lantern leads into a mathematical unit study of place value that incorporates all five senses.

Counting pumpkin seeds into groups of 10&#3...

Purple

pur·ple [pur-puhl]

noun a group of colors with hues between violet and red.

adjective Of the color purple, imperial or regal.

transitive & intransitive verb purpled, purpling, purples - To make or become purple.

A color can be a visual,...

Purple Bags

Add purple to your wardrobe this season with a purple bag.

Carry a purple clutch to dress up your little black dress or a purple tote to add panache to your jeans. Whatever style bag you need, if it's purple you're after you'll find it here............

Purple Evening Gowns

Purple comes in many different shades from the palest of Lavenders and Lilacs to the deep Purples and Violets and the Grapes and Wines.

The color purple used to signify royalty, so if you're dressing up for a special event why not choose a regal col...

Purple Hats

Sometimes buying a whole new wardrobe every season isn't possible so how about adding this season's must have color through accessories. Purple is a must have color in the fashion world at the moment, a great way to add this color is through bags, sc...

Quick and Easy Pizza Recipe - Assemble, Cook and Eat!

This lens describes an easy way to make pizza, without trying to prep special sauces, or dough, or anything (as long as you have the necessities).
When your kids are screaming, "What's for lunch!" or "What's for dinner" or "What's for breakfast!" or...

Quilts for Kids

Our Mission: To transform unwanted and discontinued fabric into quilts that comfort children in need.

Our Goal: To link design centers and fabric manufacturers globally with quilting chapters in their own communities, so that children in need will b...

Quiz: Are you a vampire?

Have you ever wondered if perhaps you are a vampire?  There are so many running around these days, it is entirely possible.  If you would like to calculate the likelihood that you are indeed a blood sucking vampire, then just take this quic...

Quiz: Beauties of Brussels, my Home Town

I was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. It's my Home Town. Unfortunately, Brussels underwent major changes during these last years, this is what urged me to leave.

However, I always loved this town and still do. 

Brussels is a beautifu...

Quiz: How well do you know Norco, CA

Test your knowledge, your mettle, your trivia (not trivial) pursuit, your multiple choice skills.  See if you cut the mustard, are up to snuff, ace in the hole, all that good stuff.  Take my quiz is what I'm saying! (Do you dare?) Good...

Quotations - My Personal Favorites

I've always been inspired or amused or enlightened by quotations...sometimes all three at once!

But that's not the only reason I like quotations. Quotations are like poetry, if you think about it. Spontaneous poetry. Some funny; some serious; some i...

R2-D2

R2-D2, pronounced Artoo-Detoo, is the resourceful astromech droid from the Star Wars movies who was often partnered up with his protocal droid friend, C3PO. R2 played a key role in the Star Wars story line as a hero, a mechanic and as a computer inte...

Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray is an Emmy-Award winning television personality and author.

Her fun trademark sayings, (Yum-O!, E.V.O.O., How Cool is that?) and perky personality have made her a daytime television sensation.

She hosts several programs including, Rach...

Rachael Ray Cookware

Fun, functional, and colorful cookware inspired by Rachael Ray.

Show your own personal style by choosing perky porcelain enamel, hard-working hard-anodized or commercial style cookware pieces with just a touch of color, super...

Raggedy Ann and Andy

Raggedy Ann officially came into being in 1915, but actually existed for some time before that. Johnny Gruelle, an artist and political cartoonist, had a daughter named Marcella. When she found an old rag doll in the attic of their home, she brought...

Rainbow of Colors Headquarters

Rainbow Fashion Colors

Rainbow Fashion Colors is actively looking for members but beware, I will only accept your highest quality work.

This group is for color specific shopping lenses only. The topics can include personal fashion specific-colored...

Raisin' McCain: GOP Campaign Song by Country Music Star John Rich

Artist: John Rich
Music and Lyrics By: John Rich

Raisin' McCain

Well we're all just raisin' McCain
Everywhere across the USA
You can get on the train or get out of the way
We're all just raisin' McCain

And we're all just raisin' McCain
Everywhere...

Rajays Rocking Squids

If you are looking to become a Giant Squid or Giant 100 Club member this October 2009, then I WANT YOU to join The Rajays Rocking Squids Team.

The Squidoo Giant Greeters and Organizers have a competition setup to recruit potential Giants and Giant 1...

Razzle Zazzle Christmas Gifts

Zazzle is the place to shop for Christmas and we've gathered a selection of designs, books and poems which any nature lover should adore. You'll find shoes, T-shirts, ties, bags, mugs and Christmas cards with matching postage. We've incl...

Real Haunted Places of Maine

A lens dedicated to the spirits of Maine, both past and present. Surrounding us in the mist and in the fog, separating our current selves from our past.

Real Haunted Schools

Believe it or not, haunted schools are all over the place. For years there have been reports of apparitions, creepy sounds, and other strange phenomena. Stories are told of students who met with tragic circumstances and perished at or near the school...

Real Ice Cream

This recipe is for real ice cream. It has only 3 ingredients: cream, sugar and vanilla (also a dash of salt). Here you'll find the basic vanilla recipe and you can take it from there. Add fruit or other stuff if you like - I'll show you how.

Why do...

Recipe For Finding Good Cookbooks

Are you searching for a good cookbook? The best cookbook? Perhaps even a perfect cookbook? Maybe you are a casual cookbook collector (like so many of us) or maybe you are a serious collector. In either case you know that many cookbooks are NOT great....

Recipe for Homemade Yogurt

Homemade Yogurt (yoghurt) is a healthy source of protein, calcium, magnesium, and other essential vitamins and minerals. The active cultures in yogurt aid in digestion. Yogurt is easy to make and you save money by making it yourself. When you make yo...

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...

Red Gas Ranges

Professional European styled gas convection ranges come in beautiful shades of red that will look great in any kitchen.

You'll find stunning red Bertazzoni and American Range gas convection ovens and an unusual red wine colored gas range by Smeg.

A...

Red Hot Accessories for a Red Kitchen

Spice up your kitchen with the vibrant energy of exciting red kitchen accessories.

A touch of red adds an aire of excitement to an otherwise boring or drab kitchen.

Red accessories really do go well with just about any color kitchen but look especi...

Red Kitchen Essentials

Red is the hottest color for kitchen accessories right now. Super popular red appliances look good in almost any kitchen but look especially great when placed on the counter in an ultra white or basic black kitchen.

These red kitchen appliances also...

Redneck Christmas

Ready for a really Redneck Christmas?
Santa didn't know WHAT to do about all those rednecks on his Christmas list, so he called up this dude named Jeff Foxworthy to help him out. A redneck Christmas is quite different, ya see. Rednecks are a rare bre...

Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia

Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia - A Life In Poems is written by a true Southerner, Patricia Neely-Dorsey. She writes passionately about growing up in the South, her love for her home state of Mississippi and her life after 40.   Her poetry...

Relaxing Music for Elephants and Other Living Things

Whether it's dogs, cats, elephants, gorillas, lions, or that "beast" that is not a morning person...music can indeed soothe, relax, reduce stress, and even induce meditation or trance states.

I'd mostly like to share stories that delight, inspire an...

Reliant Robin

The Reliant Robin,(often incorrectly referred to as a Robin Reliant), is a small three wheeled car manufactured by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England. Being a three-wheeler with an offical weight below 453.6 kg (1000 lb), the Ro...

Remember the 80's T-shirts

These fun 80's t-shirts will take you back to when the music was happy and the phones were BIG!

I loved the 80's and I had a lot of fun collecting the 80s T-shirts on this page but they're even more fun when you wear them.

And even if you...

Reverse the Signs of Aging with Facial Exercises

As we age our skin loses some of its elasticity and our muscles also lose some of its tone. We are all familiar with theses unpleasant signs of aging in our bodies, but many people don't realize that it's this same loss of elasticity and tone in our...

RMS Titanic, Ship of Dreams

On April 14th 1912 the most luxurious passenger liner on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York hit icebergs and sank in less than 3 hours later. 1,500 people lost their lives. The Titanic sank in Canadian waters, about 400 miles off the coa...

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...

Robin

Are you a Robin? Interested in all things Robin? Looking to learn about the name Robin?

I'm a Robin, aka rms.

I've been told by Squidoo HQ that I'm famous enough to deseve a Squidoo Squidwho page of my own, but I've decided to share that page with all...

Robin Sharma

I dont know whether Robin Sharma ever had a Ferrari, but I know that this is one person who has had a great contribution in transforming my personal, professional and physical life. Robin Sharma's books have been a great source of inspiration and thi...

RocketMoms HQ

RocketMoms is an invite-only gathering of the smartest women on the web, working together to make Squidoo lenses and a whole lot more. Here is a sneak peek at just a few of the lenses they're busy creating.



RocketMoms are committed to raising t...

RocketMoms Session 3: Extra Credit Lens

This week the RocketMoms are getting a little extra credit! It's inspired by RocketMom badmsm and her 500 Hats on Squidoo Challenge. I was so touched by the outpouring of support for her that I wanted to inspire and challenge people to create a lens...

RocketMoms Session 3: Project #3 - Decades Lens

The RocketMoms are stepping back in time for their 3 lens Project! This week is all about their favorite decade! So check out these retro cool 1950's lenses, groovy 1960's lenses and grunge 1990's lenses! We've got the decades covered with music, Pop...

Romantic Camping

Are you interested in taking a romantic getaway with your partner?

If you are, have you already decided where you would like to go and what you would like to do? 

If you have yet to choose your romantic getaway destination and your romantic geta...

Round Kitchen Work Center

If you have been dieing for a beautiful work station for your small or odd shaped kitchen, you've got to see this beautiful round quality built Butcher block kitchen work center designed by Chris & Chris!

Chris and Chris Work Centers are so m...

Roxanne

Roxanne, 1977 - 2007
The story of Roxanne told through the classic Police/Sting song.

Photo by Paveita from Flickr under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Author's note
So Lonely and Roxanne were two of the first singles (vinyl) I bought as a chil...

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...

Rustic Goth

My original dark art paintings and prints have been described as; sad and surreal, raw and emotional, macabre and brut.

Yet, there is a ray of hope in each one!

Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Trials: It was a much simpler time in our country's history. A time when the people were God-fearing, strongly superstitious and largely uneducated. Neighbors relied upon each other for support and assistance, and there was no room for i...

Samhain Celebration-New Year

This lens is about Samhain. The same day as Halloween, it has always been a very sacred day to me because with my beliefs I celebrate Samhain as a New Year, a New Beginning.

I somehow within myself feel more alive during the cooler months. For as lo...

Santa Claus

I remember not being able to sleep for pure excitement.  One night in the year (didn´t time go slow when we were kids) where dreams & reality merged... simply magical!.  This Lens is all about Father Christmas, his role at C...

Santa's Hat - A Christmas Icon

Santa's Hat is something we all know very well. That Red Hat with the Furry white trim and Big Pom Pom has become a holiday icon. It is a true symbol of Christmas Time that brings a smile to people of all ages. This hat now comes in so many style...

Sarah Albom

Skiing fascinates me. I am amazed at how graceful athletes can appear when zipping down the slopes, or flying through the air. I watched my 9 year old daughter Sarah in silent wonderment.

Over the past few years we have become a snowsports family. W...

Sarah Palin

John McCain caught everyone off-guard when he announced Sarah Palin as his running mate for the 2008 GOP presidential ticket. The grass-roots effort to get Palin on the ticket had been gaining ground since the beginning of the year when she first sta...

Sarah Palin - Opinion Polls - The Great Debate Continues

Sarah Palin is not only young and beautiful, but many Americans are now hailing her as "The Hope of America". She represents small town values, personal ethics, and individualism.

Will she run for president in 2012? Do you think she should?

I start...

Sarah Palin's Saucy Updo: Here's How to Get the Look

When Sarah Palin bounded on the political scene last year, I couldn't help but notice her upswept hairdo—one of my old standbys—the updo ponytail. The former beauty queen has been accused of frumpifying herself by piling her hair on top o...

Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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

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

Say I Love You Uniquely

Men find it difficult to non-verbally let a woman know she's special, so instead of cutting around the corners why not just let me show you how it's done!


I am going to give you helpful ideas of what women want from the men in their lives! I know th...

Scarabs

When I was young, my aunt always wore a bracelet which fascinated me... multi-colored stones carved like bugs between gold links. Later I learned these were called "scarabs", and that they had symbolic meaning for the people of ancient Egypt.

When I...

Sculpted Gargoyle Jewelry

Gargoyles have been around since at least the Middle Ages as large carved or cast creatures on building. These gargoyles have been shrunk down to a wearable size, each is a one of a kind polymer clay creation.

Seafood Recipes

Here's a few recipes guaranteed to tickle any seafood lover's tastebuds. After trying these recipes, I bet you'll want to experience every type of fish the ocean has to offer, so get out of that frozen fish section in your local supermarket, and head...

SECRET FREEGAN: Rescuing Food to Feed Homeless

I've gathered over $52,000 worth of food and other stuff during the last 20 months. I've discovered that most grocery stores throw out $600 worth or more of fresh food every day. They will not donate the food to the hungry because of "li...

Seedplanter's Lensography

Are you new to Squidoo? Try your hand at lensmaking, and I doubt you'll ever leave. Go ahead...create your first lens today! It's easy, free, and truckloads of fun.

On January 13, 2009, I received an email informing me that I had been accepted as a...

SEO traffic stats: ranking report for squidoo lenses

Someone asked me to make a lens about my traffic statistics, because they're so very impressive. I've been made the SEO mentor on squidoo, and these stats may have something to do with that. Though I don't think there were many other cand...

SEO/Marketing Mentor

This is the official squidoo SEO mentor help lens. You can come here with your questions about attracting traffic to your lens, though I hope this lens will help solve many of them out of the box.

SEO = Search Engine Optimization

In practice SEO can...

Sesame Street Shirts - Retro, graphic and vintage options

Whether you're three months, three years or forty-three years old, you probably love Sesame Street. So share a little smile with those who see you and some fond memories with a Sesame Street shirt in a new or retro design.

Check out the latest desig...

Seth Godin!

WRITER of bestselling books about marketing. SPEAKER with a unique style and great reputation. ENTREPRENEUR with a track record.

Seth's blog just reached its 3000th post. It is currently ranked by Technorati as the #1 blog in the world written by a...

Shades Of Black And White

This lens is written based on events in my life that led me to the place I am today. The journey was often times painful and collected its fair share of baggage along the way. The end result was worth every painful step.

Please be my guest and read...

Shaking Hands With Greatness

On May 5th 2008 at approximately 11:40pm Former President William Jefferson Clinton touched me. He reached right out and shook my hand. Can you imagine that? Little old nobody me actually shook hands with greatness.

Initially, I wasn't even tempted...

Shepherds Pie Recipes

On a cold Canadian winters night one of my favourite meals to serve my family is as the French say "Pate Chinois"!...or Shepherds Pie!

Over the years of cooking for my family I have altered this recipe quite a bit and come up with a personal fav...a...

Showing off the RocketMoms "About Me" Lenses

The RocketMoms are a group of caring, smart, passionate moms who are participating in an invite-only 6 week program to create some pretty awesome lenses. Their first project was to make an "About Me" lens. Here are a few of the brilliant lenses that...

Showing off the RocketMoms "Top 10" Lenses

The RocketMoms are a group of caring, smart, passionate moms who are participating in an invite-only 6 week program to create some pretty awesome lenses. Their extra credit project was to make an "Top 10" lens. Here are a few of the brilliant lenses...

Sigg vs Klean Kanteen Water Bottles

So, you've finally seen the light and decided that a reusable water bottle is better for the environment as well as your health, but which bottle do you purchase? Sigg and Klean Kanteen are the most popular brands, but which is better?

I've been usi...

Smileys

Smileys, you either love 'em or hate 'em! For those of you who know me, you know I love 'em and enjoy adding them when I am posting on SquidU or I sneak them in from time to time in my lenses to make them more fun. I like using smileys as t...

Snakes of Louisiana

Snakes are probably one of the most controversial animals. You either love them or hate them. Snakes are a very important link in the food chain and without them our earth would be overrun with vermin and harmful insects. Here in Louisiana there are...

Snowman

Do you have a thing you just love and you collect
all the things that have to do with that love.Well mine is snowman i love them . They are so cute with there little carrot nose and there sweet loveing eyes. It brings you back to being a kid and
and pl...

Sookie Stackhouse Novels

Did you know that the Sookie Stackhouse novels from the Southern Vampire Mysteries series are the novels behind the new HBO hit series, Trueblood?

As a vampire lover, I can't believe I just discovered these great books by Charlaine Harris and I'm jo...

Sookie Stackhouse Vampire Mysteries

Sookie Stackhouse is the unique heroine of Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire Mysteries. She is a beautiful, clever telepathic bar maid with a heart of gold, even for those supernatural beings without a heart beat. Sookie fans have been following her...

Soothing Tummy Tea: For Flu or Any Stomach Upset

We've all been there: a bout of stomach flu or food poisoning, and suddenly the contents of your stomach are not your own any more. But what can you drink that will not simply settle your stomach, but also be helpful in recovery? This recipe is great...

Spanx Shapewear: Say Goodbye to Lumps and Bumps!

Have you heard of Spanx? If not, listen up! Spanx is one of the fastest growing brands of shapewear in the world. In fact, it is safe to say that Spanx reignited the interest in shapewear, which had nearly died off until a few years ago.

Started les...

Spice Tea Recipe

The holidays are often hectic and tiring, but in the end they are always filled with wonderful memories.  Each year my family gathers together for the festivities.  Since my siblings and their families live in different states of the US, th...

Spooky Cute Designs!

Spooky Cute Designs are created by Dark Fantasy author Adele Cosgrove-Bray, who studied Art and Design in Liverpool, England.

This constantly expanding collection of imaginitive and individualistic items is exclusive to this Zazzle outlet. You will...

Spooky Halloween Meal

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

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

Squash Casserole Recipe

Squash Casserole Recipe that taste great and is easy to fix!
Are you looking for a good recipe to use that fresh picked Squash from your garden? Or maybe you just picked up fresh Squash from the local farmer or grocery store.
Well here is a great lit...

Squid Art Too

It seems as though the SquidArt has grown so much, that another lens was needed! In keeping with the SquidArt spirit, I hope you enjoy some of the characters below. To use these images, please see the fine print at the end.

In addition to the origin...

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...

Squid's Choice Awards

The Squid's Choice Awards originated on Squidoo's Top Ten list but has become so popular that it needed it's own lens.

Each month will have a theme and Squids will have the opportunity to nominate and vote for their favorite lenses within that them...

SquidBoo Blast

How would you like to be involved in the FIRST EVER Squidoo Halloween index? A list that you can Tweet, e-mail and share with your friends on FaceBook? Then get ready for the SquidBoo Blast!

Squidinner Desserts Contest

A few of us lensmasters put our heads together (OH NO!) and decided to come up with Squidinner Contests. There will be a contest, thus a lens, for each catagory. Breads, Soups, Casseroles, Main Courses, Appetizers and Desserts.

It's simple, you add...

Squidinner Main Dishes

What happens when a few lensmasters who love food start chatting? What do you suppose they chat about? You guessed it! And we're doing more than just chatting; we're offering you some great recipe ideas in our blog What's for Squidinner?. Drop by for...

Squidiquette

Ok, so you're most likely already a lensmaster if you've found this lens. So, the big question is have you been practicing good squidiquette...that is good etiquette here on Squidoo? Squidiquette is a vital part of being a good Squidizen.

Squidiquet...

Squidkin

My sister and I are having such fun Squidoo-ing! Her Squidoo name is Ohme. Every day we talk on the telephone and e-mail about all the excitement at Squidoo. We tell each other when we visit a great lens! We talk about new modules and new things we h...

SquidKiva - A Kiva Community for Squidoo Lensmasters

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

All squidoo lensmasters are welco...

Squidoo - A Good Investment? Is It Really Worth It?

When asked, "is it a good investment to make Squidoo lenses?", or, "is it worth it to spend all that time on Squidoo?" - I answer "yes, it is a good investment for me!" I know how to make money online! I know how to work from home using Squidoo.com a...

Squidoo Community Badges and Titles

If you have spent any time at all on Squidoo, you may have noticed the badges and titles displayed on some lenses. These are honors that have been awarded to Squidoo lensmasters for various achievements they have reached or for services they have do...

Squidoo Orange Guy Visits Canada

When I first found the Adventures of Squid Contest I knew I just had to take the little Squidoo Orange Guy out for a spin, and show him what Canada is all about.

I had to make sure to get written permission from his adopted parents, Seth and Megan,...

Squidoo Support Sites Mentor

Because Squidoo has such an amazing & easy to use format for making web pages, more and more great support sites are popping up every day.

Support sites are non-squidoo sites that are specifically designed to help Squidoo lensmasters succeed.

There...

Squidoo Therapy | How To Create Vital Lenses

For the "get-to-the-point" folks, this lens is about how to create great lenses by mining your past creative "failures." In the process, you'll not only make a great lens, but will have freed up your creativity and energy for success, now and in the...

Squidoo Tips 3 (Lensrolling & Rating)

This Squidoo Tips lens will talk about how to lensroll and how to rate a lens. I remember when I first started out here on Squidoo, even though I looked all over (honest), I couldn't find out how to do the simple task of lensrolling.

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...

Squidoo's Masterpiece Lenses Headquarters

For the ABSOLUTE 'OVER THE TOP' Lenses at Squidoo!

Is your lens a WINNER? Took #1 Lensrank? #1 in Topic? Then get your badge HERE and show the world your commitment to the highest quality on Squidoo or anywhere on the internet! We have the top l...

SquidooCool.com

Hello [name] :)

My name is Lewis, and this is my lens.

And SquidooCool.com is my blog.

The aim is to compile the biggest list of Squidoo tips and tricks ever.

Any questions you want answered?

Just ask!

Squidtop - Blogs for Squidoo Lensmasters

Squidtop is a blog platform built on the Wordpress system that allows squidoo lensmasters to create their own blogs to promote themselves, their projects, and their lenses.

SS Robin - the oldest complete steam coaster (Steam boat)

The oldest surviving Steam coaster, the SS Robin can usually be seen at Docklands near Canary Wharf. Owned by the SS Robin Trust, she has been carefully restored.

Due to the work on the Crossrail project, the SS Robin will be locked in West India Qu...

Star Trek

Star Trek has been around since the mid-1960s. That was before my time as I was born in the late 1970s. I started watching Star Trek: The Next Generation in the 1990s when I was in high School. At first I did not like it, but it grew on me and I was...

Star Wars Costumes | Party | Supplies | Kits | Accessories | Halloween

Star Wars is one of those fun science fiction stories and movies that have a large variety of characters to choose from when deciding on a costume for Halloween or any other party. There are six movies in the Star Wars Series, and each has their own...

Starbucks Coffee Drink Recipes

Ahhh, Starbucks. There's no big chain coffee store that makes a better espresso...actually, they're better than many small cafes! The quality of the espresso and coffee are excellent, especially considering the large size of the company. The only dra...

Step 2 Flip and Doodle Easel Desk

I recently purchased the Step 2 Flip and Doodle Easel Desk for my 2 1/2 year old daughter. I am very happy with this desk and would highly recommend it to others. My daughter is thrilled to have a desk of her own and uses it daily.

Here is my review...

Stocking Stuffer Gifts and Ideas

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer gifts?  Need Ideas for Christmas Gifts?

Well, you've come to the right place!

I've got the top ten best stocking stuffers listed and I've collected my best shopping sites  here, all in one place, to he...

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...

Stuffed Grape Leaves, a Greek Recipe

There are many, many variations on recipes for stuffed grape leaves. They are a popular part of many cuisines in the Middle East including Greek, Armenian, Turkish, Egyptian, Albanian, Algerian, Syrian, and Lebanese. Stuffed grape leaves can be eaten...

Success Quotes from Napoleon Hill

Who was Napoleon Hill? Napoleon Hill was one of the earliest authors of personal success books who believed that a person's mindset was a very important indication of his future success. His motivational book "Think and Grow Rich", published in 1937,...

Sun and Moon Accessories - Jewelry, Mythology, and Home Decor

The sun and moon have fascinated man since the beginnings of time. It's no wonder that so many of us feel drawn to decorating our homes, gardens, and bodies with these beautiful age-old symbols of life and nature.

Find beautiful sun and moon imag...

Super Easy Garlic Lemon Chicken Recipe

No matter which ingredient you decide to say first, you're going to fall in love with my easy delicious Garlic Lemon Chicken Recipe.

The flavorful garlicy marinade is what makes this dish so tasty.

Try it tonight! I guarantee this one will turn int...

Super Heroes Gone Wrong

I think that in some way everybody wants to be a Super Hero. The idea of being that invincible being with super powers who is capable of saving the universe appeals to even the least macho of males, and the power and muscular physique of a super hero...

Super Soft, Melt in Your Mouth, Sugar Cookie Recipe

This sugar cookie recipe bakes up super soft. Follow my recipe and roll the dough thick and you'll get a soft, flaky sugar cookie that melts in your mouth. The dough works well with simple shaped cookie cutters for any occassion.

These are my f...

SusanVillasLewis

Well, probably for my mom and my husband. But I guess the rest of you won't love me just for existing. So here's more about me, links to my various lenses, thoughts on future lenses and just the general randomness that is Susan.

This will forever be...

Swarovski Annual Christmas Ornaments

 

The Swarovski Annual Christmas Ornaments are a sparkling addition to any holiday decorating.  These ornaments have taken a firm hold in my decorating and gift giving agenda since I first became aware of these awesome ornaments.  It a...

Swine Flu (H1N1) Prevention, Symptoms and Facts

The Swine Flu, H1N1 Virus, outbreak has brought about a bit of a panic feeling among many people. The information on this page about swine flu will help keep you in touch with important resources and knowledgeable about the actual facts of swine flu....

Tangerine - Spring's Hottest Color

Tangerine is by far this year's juiciest color.

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

Shop for t...

Tastie sauce

I'm making this page about my tastie spagetti sauce because it's too good to keep to myself any longer. Everyone I've made it for has asked me to write it down so I figured this would be better then writting it down.
Well here it is:
1- 28oz can of d...

Tasty Turkey Day Cupcakes

A Cornucopia of Thanksgiving cupcake recipes and ideas for tasty Turkey Day treats that your family and friends will adore.

Find links to Thanksgiving cupcake recipes, tasty Thanksgiving treat ideas, cupcake cookbooks, Thanksgiving cake ideas&nbs...

Team One Graduates

We set out to improve ourselves, and that is just what we did. It sure has been an amazing journey.

Take a look at what our little group has accomplished!

Teddy Scares

I want to tell you all about "Teddy Scares". I did not think I would do a page on Teddy Bears that looked so scary, but they have a back story that I thought was cool, original and humorous - oh and kinda creepy. So here I am and I am gonna...

Thank You Dotsie Bregel and BoomerWomenSpeak.com

Dotsie Bregel is the founder of the National Association of Baby Boomer Women, and BoomerWomenspeak.com, the number one sites on major search engines for "baby boomer women".

Through these venues Dotsie works hard to connect, encourage, educate, and...

Thank you lensmaster

I started the thank you lensmaster - squidoo reviews blog to honor all those lensmasters that have helped me.



This lens is dedicated to that blog and to all those lensmasters who have helped me, yet who haven't been interviewed (yet).



BTW: som...

Thank You Squidoo

My experience with Squidoo has been extremely positive. And I want to share what has been going on with my lenses and how I got to where I am today. I can't stress enough how easy it has been to express myself with the many tools here and the support...

Thank you, Bonnie!

Bonnie D, aka bdkz, is the Squid Giant community organizer who provides valuable advice to other lensmasters. She runs the "Giants on Triiibes" forum and is a prolific lensmaster in her own right.

One of the many great things about Bonnie is that sh...

Thanksgiving Appetizers

To All My Wonderful Friends and Family... This lens is dedicated to you and all that you bring to my life. I couldn't have as happy of a life without you in it...Enjoy and remember that Gratitude is a healing force...

NOW... on to food, family and f...

Thanksgiving Themes from Kitchen to Table

 

Whether decorating for Thanksgiving Dinner, preparing the meal, or needing a special host/hostess gift, here are a few ideas with fun Thanksgiving Themes to save you time and tension while preparing for the holiday.

Thanksgiving Treat Dog Food Recipe

Share the holiday spirit with your furry family by making this delicious and nutritious dish with turkey, cranberries, carrots, green beans and sweet potato!  They will love it!

Making your own dog food is a way of guaranteeing the quality of th...

The $80,000 Squidoo Charity Giveaway

UPDATE: WE'VE GOT $30,000 MORE TO GIVE AWAY IN DECEMBER! Go vote here.

Squidoo gave away $80,000 to charity in October 2008. Yes, all $80,000 of it. In just a few days, thanks to you.

The 5 charities that got the most votes, and therefore the most...

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 2009 Thanksgiving Weekend Quiz-A-Thon

The RocketMoms are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Weekend "SquidQuiz" Quiz-A-Thon. Just for fun, no strings attached, no deposit required. Learn about the RocketMoms AND your fellow lensmasters. What's Bonnie's favorite food? Does Megan...

The Absolute Best Home Made Manicotti Recipes

Nothing beats a steaming dish of manicotti dripping with tomato sauce and loaded with cheese, and in my opinion, nothing compares to home made.  The shells are easy to make once you know how and you can stuff them with all of your fami...

The Absolute Best Zucchini Recipes

The absolute best zucchini recipes, zucchini holidays, zucchini videos, you name it and if it's about zucchini you'll find it here! 

Zucchini is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that often gets overlooked.  It's light tas...

The Actors Who Played Dick Grayson

In this lens we'll have a look at what actors have played Dick Grayson in the Batman and Robin series and Batman movies, the original Robin (Boy Wonder).    In all the tv series and the movies Dick Grayson was the only one to play...

The B-52s

"Party gone out of bounds!

What can you do to save a party?
Parcheesi? charades?"

Play some B-52's Music!

Way back in 1976, Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson and Fred Schneider got together and formed a band.

Their first...

The Baobab Tree of Zimbabwe

The baobab tree of Zimbabwe is surely a gift from God to nature. I will proceed to tell you a bit about it and some of the African folklore surrounding it.

 

This happens to be my favourite tree. To many people this is a very ugly tree, but to m...

The Barns of Wake County

Raleigh, North Carolina is a thriving cultural, educational center.

However, in eastern Wake County, starting in the outskirts of Raleigh and into Wendell, Zebulon, Knightdale and little Lizard Lick, among the sprouting new settlements with modest...

The Beauty of Spider Webs

I've always been awestruck by intricate spider webs. So strong, yet so delicate. So simple, yet so complex.

"Come in to my parlor said the spider to the fly..."

The Best Baby Toys for Christmas

Baby Toys are so much to buy and with Christmas just around the corner what better time to stock up for your favorite baby. I love baby toys from Sassy, Fisher-Price, Baby Einstein, LeapFrog and More. Here is a great selection to start your Christmas...

The Best Brad Pitt Movie

I don't know anyone who does not like Brad Pitt. I have always been fond of his movies. My favorite one is Meet Joe Black where Brad Pitt plays Death as well as the guy in the coffee shop. I own this movie and have watched it many times. I think...

The Best Canopy Beds -- Feng Shui

Sssh, don't tell anyone, but I am deeply in love with canopy beds.  Yes, others may tell you they are in love with the internet, well OK so am I and for that matter, so am I in love with Squidoo.  B-U-T, canopy beds are a whole 'nother matt...

The Best Green Bean Recipes

These are my favorite best loved green bean recipes, including Green Beans in Garlic Sauce, Green Bean and Onion Salad and a great recipe for Green Beans and Red Potatoes.

You'll also learn about the nutritional value of adding green beans to your di...

The Best HDTVs for 2009

The ultimate one-page guide to LCD HDTVs: all of the "need to know" information about LCD and HDTV technology you'll need before making that final decision!

See the current top 5 best HDTVs, too: a current list is added every single...

The Best Sites To Buy Vintage Beads, Stones, & Findings Online

The best Vintage & Antique jewelry bead & findings sources I have found, gleaned through many hours of page clicking headache.

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 Wii Games Ever

If you own a Nintendo Wii, then there's a good chance that you'll be looking for the best games to buy for it. Here is are just a few of them, compiled by some keen gamers.

I have put together my own list of favorites here: My Top Wii Games...

The Best-Ever Banana Bread Recipe

The best-ever banana bread recipe. We've been making (and eating) it for more than 16 years! Tried, tested and true, this recipe has never failed and we have never, ever found another recipe for a banana loaf that is as moist or as delicious as this...

The Best-Ever Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot Cake. WOW. Why should you eat carrot cake? How about because they are a great source of fiber, vitamins, nuts and other nutrients? How about just because they are delicious!!!

I didn't know I loved carrot cake until I made this delicious re...

The Best-Ever Chocolate Fondue Recipe

Believe it or not, I stumbled upon this recipe in a quick search of the internet. My teenage sons wanted a chocolate fondue; one had won a 400 gram Toblerone chocolate bar as a prize. New Year's Eve was coming and I was not feeling organized or motiv...

The Best-Ever Glazed Baked Ham Recipe

How would you describe the best-ever glazed baked ham recipe? In my opinion, the recipe for the best baked ham would have to be fairly easy to put together and yield an absolutely delicious result. This recipe does just that. It is actually very easy...

The Best-Ever Sloppy Joes Recipe ~~ Easy & Delicious

Sloppy Joes. YUM. That is what I think when I think of our family's Best-Ever Sloppy Joes Recipe. It is fast and easy and devoured by every member of our family with absolutely no reservations and plenty of enthusiasm!

The name 'Sloppy Joes&#3...

The Buggles

Best-known for their #1 and video hit VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR, the Buggles were a short-lived but influential New Wave group.

The Citizen Squid Mentors

Where can you help an awesome Web 2.0 company move forward, test unreleased features, and get hints from the masters on how to be great?

Why as a Citizen Squid of course!

Citizen Squids started as a panel of volunteer lensmasters, who in exchange f...

The Color Red

Red is the one color that evokes extreme emotions in everyone. It is a passionate color that can lead to violence and warfare, or the flush can signal a love that transcends time. It is power, the banner that leads the troops to war, and a warning o...

The Complaints Department - Have a Gripe? You're in Good Company!

Hey - are you out there sitting on hold waiting for customer service? Been an hour or so, right? Well, here's a great place to browse while you stay queued for those canned (or unintelligible) answers. We have a lot more than today's customer service...

The Coolest Blogs Featuring Squidoo Ever

Blogging is good...and the some of the best Lensmaters on Squidoo have started one! I have complied the a Directory of The Coolest Blogs Featuring Squidoo Ever. Lensmasters really know how to promote a good thing, check out these super cool blogs!

I...

The Cornucopia

I love Thanksgiving.  I love everything to do wtih Thanksgiving.  And, to me, nothing says Thanksgiving better than a pretty cornucopia.  When I learned that the cornucopia had it's beginnings in mythology, I liked it even better.&nbsp...

The Daily Joke Collection

This lens is an index of all the humor and jokes lenses that I have created. The jokes and humor collection is growing with every month, so I thought it would be a good idea to list them all in one place, so you don't miss any.

As well as the Dail...

The Dip

THE DIP is a little book about

quitting. This lens tells you

what you need to know before

you buy a few dozen copies for

everyone you know.

 

It's a mind grenade, a little bit of insight that will help you see what's causing your organization (...

The dogs of war!

This is USMC Sargeant Stubby, hero and veteran of WWI, and perhaps the most decorated War Dog in history.

Working along side brave soldiers, K9 Corps have helped soldiers since WW I fight for our freedom - saving many, many lives, with no regard for t...

The EverythingMouse Disney Lensography

When I started out on Squidoo I wanted to write a couple of lenses about Disney World and just see how things turned out. I had been writing and advising people how to get the most of our their Disney World vacation for many years and squidoo seemed...

The Flappers!

flap*per
n.
1. A broad flexible part, such as a flipper.
2. A young woman, especially one in the 1920s with disdain for conventional dress and behavior.

[Sense 2, British Slang,
very young female prostitute,
flapper, possibly from flapper,
fledgling...

The Forever 27 Club

Have you ever noticed that some of the most talented musical performers have died at age 27 either by suicide, drug abuse or tragic sudden death? Why 27? Enough people have noticed this trend and coined the term The 27 Club or The Forever 27 Club. Yo...

The Giant Squid Buddy-Up Project: August 2009

Buddies are great. They teach you things. They brainstorm new ideas with you. They encourage (guilt?) you into going to the gym. They understand when you need a break. They believe in you.

We think making lenses with friends is way more fun than mak...

The Giant Squid Community Showcase

The Giant Squid Community Showcase blog features the best lenses made by Squidoo's Giant Squids along with tips, lens ideas and useful information for the entire Squidoo community of lensmasters.

This lens is the home of the Choose Your Favorite Gia...

THE GIANT SQUIDS 100 CLUB (and how you can become one)

The 100 Club is for Lensmasters who have created over 100 quality lenses here on Squidoo!

They are the best of the best. These top notch lens masters are known for their superior lens making abilities, mentoring, charity work and all around helpfuln...

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 Glass Floats in Lincoln City, Oregon

Not everyone knows a very special secret about Lincoln City, on the Oregon Coast.

Every year they place glass floats handblown by local artists along the shoreline of Lincoln City beaches.

They call this "Finders Keepers", because if you find one,...

The Great Depression Era - 1930s

A window onto a time that, for most of us, is hard to imagine.

 

The stock market crashed at the end of 1929, the price of wheat fell to below the cost of seed and the Great Depression smothered the North American Prairies with poverty. Those...

The Gryphon of Legend

The Gryphon (also spelled Griffin, Griffon, or Griffyn) is a legendary animal in myth, literature, legend, film, art, and lore. Whether an attacking protector of valuable lands, friendly napper, noble protector, or fantastical beast, the gryphon has...

The Haunting Sound of Nox Arcana

Nox Arcana is a Goth music band and their chilling sound is awesome. Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski formed the musical group, Nox Arcana in 2003.

Joseph Vargo is also well known for his fantasy artwork.

I've created this fan site to introduce...

The Hitchhikers Guide to The Squidoo Lens Creation Universe!

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

The Honeymooners

In our house we all love the classic tv show, The Honeymooners. It's one of my husband's favorite programs and he got me hooked. My children grew up watching it and we all have fun saying the lines before the actors.

This is my tribute to what I fee...

The Human Cannonball

It's for real. It's not a trick or an illusion. The man you see is just moments away from being propelled through the air from the barrel of this huge cannon. We have pictures so you can see for yourself that it's true.

Is he crazy? Is he a fool? Wh...

The Hunger

In this 1983 Horror movie Catherine Deneuve plays Miriam Blaylock, a beautiful and very dangerous immortal creature that preys on humans, inviting a chosen few to be her lovers, promising them eternal life.

The love triangle includes David B...

The Jerk

The Jerk starring that "wild and crazy guy" Steve Martin is a comedy that was filmed back in 1979.

In this hilarious movie, directed by Carl Reiner, Steve plays Navin R. Johnson the adopted son of poor sharecroppers who goes o...

The Journal of the Traveling Squid

The Journal of the Traveling Squid is a goodwill project connecting Squidoo lensmasters, particularly Giant Squids of yesterday, today, and tomorrow worldwide. The inspiration for the journey of the traveling squid really originated in the Summer of...

The Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is a one and a quarter mile race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses. This Thoroughbred stakes race began in 1875. It is held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May. The Kentucky Derby...

The Keurig vs. The Tassimo

The Keurig vs. The Tassimo

The Keuring wins hands down!

I love our Keurig. My husband and I went out and bought then returned 5 coffee makers (I am not kidding) before we brought our beautiful Keurig home. Yes, I am a little over-the-top about this m...

The Love Of Dragons: Dragons In Books And On Video

Around the world, through many ages and cultures, there have been stories of dragons. They may be described in slightly different ways in different areas and times, but are often depicted as being serpentine or reptilian. They usually hatch from eggs...

The Meaning of Moon Phases in Magic, the Occult and Daily Life

Does the Moon Affect Us?

The answer is a definite yes, but I'll be frank with you: I'm not a big supporter of common astrology. While I do believe that the symbols are valuable for various reasons, I don't have much faith in the standard methods of ch...

The Official Squidoo Thanksgiving Cookoff (for Charity)

From Nov 2 to Nov 25th 2009, Squidoo donated $1000 to charity every day. With a $5000 grand prize, awarded by popular vote to Wildlife Forever on behalf of this lens, From the Garden Pumpkin Pie. Read the post here.

Thanks for helping us give away so...

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

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

The Pocket Muse

Writers block is a thing of the past when you own the Pocket Muse by Monica Wood. This book is wonderful for creative writers and writers of poetry.

I've had my copy for years now and I can honestly say that it continues to be a God-send when I am at...

The Poe Toaster

Each year on Edgar Allan Poe's birthday, his gravesite receives a visitor......who is this stranger who arrives in the wee hours for a toast at a headstone? Why does he or she do it? What symbolism is hidden in the gifts left for a long dead poet?

"...

The Poinsettia

No matter how you pronounce "poinsettia", you know what it is.  It also is one of my favorite symbols of Christmas and the Christmas season.  I can't imagine decorating for the holiday without including many poinsettias throughout...

The Princess and The Frog

"The Princess And The Frog" is an animated musical comedy which takes place in New Orleans' French Quarter and the Louisiana bayous during the Jazz Age. The story begins with Tiana's mother reading a story, to Charlotte and Tiana.

Later we learn tha...

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 Real History of Vampires

We currently live in a pop culture world that seems obsessed with vampires. From gothic vampire novels, to endless movies, television and art, the vampire archetype continues to grow in popularity and sophistication.

What is behind this seeming obse...

The Regeneration Tour

What do ABC, Belinda Carlisle, The Human League, Naked Eyes, and A Flock of Seagulls, have in common?

They are all playing in the Regeneration Tour Concert this summer.

You'll find tour dates, the link to the official Regeneration Tour site, videos...

The scoop on doo!

Last year I got a mild bout of gastroenteritis. Not a fun thing 'cause it comes with the "Big D" and a real upset tummy.

For two weeks, it was all about my doo! Was it solid, was it runny, what color was it. They even looked at it under a...

The Secret Life of Lens of the Day

And that's why I'm making this lens. To share with you why, how, what, who, where and all the other stuff that goes into Squidoo Lens of the Day.



Lens of the Day (LotD) is a blog, a newsletter, and a bit of a phenomenon. The latter is not b...

The Secrets of Squidoo

Like a drop of rain that has joined a wandering river, we have been swept away by Squidoo, haven't we?

Do you know where you are going, or how you are going to get there?

Well let's face it Lensmasters, we have so much to learn. When you created y...

The Secrets Of The Vaulted Sky

Astrology may be mysterious, even hokey! to many, but I can't keep a secret, I am intrigued by books like David Berlinski's. There's a lot of history, including science, that I think would make a great book club discussion to look at the...

The Sopranos - The Best Show Ever

The Sopranos gave us a glimpse of the seedier side of life and we liked it.

We liked it a lot!

I happen to think that The Sopranos is the Best TV Show Ever, and I think I can prove it it with my Sopranos videos, Sopranos dvd's including the Sopranos ne...

The Squidoo Logo

Squidoo(tm) is a trademark of Squidoo LLC.

And so is our logo.

It's very important (to us) that you use the Squidoo logo properly. Its only appropriate use is to reference goods and services offered by Squidoo LLC.

If we discover that you are usin...

The Squidoo Pay-It-Forward Challenge

Squidoo is a community.  We help each other.  Whether it be by offering advice in the forums or offering words of encouragement in a guestbook, we stand by each other.  I truly believe that when we give, just a little, we recieve more...

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 Tao of Keywords: How Ancient Philosophy Can Guide Your SEO Efforts

The Tao Te Ching contains the rational basis for human activities, so it provides outstanding guidance for keyword selection and search engine optimization.

The thanks giving project

This is a 20 second challenge.

Here's what you have to do: thank someone.

That's it.

In honor of thanks-giving, not just the American holiday but a universal spirit of gratitude, I'm inviting you to post a public acknowledgement of someone who mat...

The Thorn Tree: A Christmas Story

My mother was sicker than she had ever been, and would be no better again. The hospital bills were terrible, the diagnosis worse. My father gave up.

"We can't afford Christmas this year. I won't be getting anything. There'll be no tree. That's it."...

The Tools Mentor

Welcome! I am Jewelsofawe, your tools mentor. Tools are a wonderful way to make your squidoo experience easy and fun. It can help your experience here be a better one.

I will list the tools that I can help you with and that will help you have a bette...

The Top 10 Best Movies Quotes Ever

I like to quote movies. Call me lame, call me hip, call me...nevermind. This is not about me. This is about the best verbiage that has spewed out of Hollywood in the past few decades. Hands down, the funniest, most insightful, best ever quotes from m...

The Tower of London

Despite having reached the age of 28 and living in the south of England all of my life, I'd never been to the Tower of London or seen the Crown Jewels before. I think this might be a case of "If I'm in another country I will pay for tourist attractio...

The Twist Video Showcase

What was born in Baltimore back in 1960?

Became popular in New York's 45th Street Peppermint Lounge?

And got the likes of Marilyn Monroe, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Noel Coward, Conway Twitty, Norman Mailer, and even Dick...

The Water Around Us

Although water is all about us, seen and unseen, we still find it mysterious and, in many ways, one of the least understood of all our natural resources.

The Earth is a watery planet, with most of its surface covered with oceans and seas. The presen...

The Weirdest Things at Ebay

I love shopping at ebay you can find the weirdest things there. You know, the stuff you never knew you needed until you saw it there. Or the stuff you wanted but never thought you could find.

They claim that you can find anything at Ebay. Let's prov...

The Wild and Wonderful Galapagos Islands

In addition to being blessed with great weather throughout the year, the Galapagos islands is where famous evolutionist Charles Darwin did his studies on natural selection to support in his theory of evolution. The islands comprise of hundreds of ani...

The World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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

The Zazzle ProSellers: The Most Successful Sellers At Zazzle

DO PEOPLE REALLY MAKE MONEY ON ZAZZLE? According to these Prosellers the answer to that question is YES, YES, YES! The Zazzle Prosellers are recognized by Zazzle for being the top selling contributing galleries at Zazzle. We asked the ProSellers the...

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...

Three Rs of Budget Decorating: Refocus, Rearrange & Rotate

While it's fun to purchase new home accessories, it can be equally satisfying to save, especially when we have limited cash - or no budget at all. You can make a dramatic difference in a living space using what you already have. I call this challenge...

Throw an Election Night Party!! | All Political Parties Welcome

UPDATE: Election is over, obviously. And some of the items below are no longer in stock. But I'll be updating this as I can between now and the next election. Most of these things also make for a good Fourth of July party as well!

It's red vs. blue...

Tiffany Table Lamps

Looking for an affordable Tiffany style table lamp? Want to know how to care for your Tiffany style stained glass work of art? Interested in the history of these lovely lighting fixtures?

Tiffany styled table lamps add elegance to any room in your h...

Tin Signs

Put your personality on display with one of these funny, fabulous tin advertising signs.

Tin signs are an easy and affordable way to add decorative charm to any room.

Perfect for home, dorm room, garage, or office!

All of the tin signs displayed o...

To Catch a Thief in Under 40 Days!

This is a true story--my story! And, I do think it is deserving of a purple star! It was a lens of the day in June 2006. How I helped authorities catch a couple of bad guys and what you too can do! Perhaps you have been a victim of fraud or know of s...

Tom Jones: What's New Pussycat?

Artist: Tom Jones
Music by: Burt Bacharach
Lyrics by: Hal David

What's New Pussycat?

What's new pussycat? Woah, Woah
What's new pussycat? Woah, Woah
Pussycat, Pussycat
I've got flowers
And lots of hours
To spend with you.
So go and powder your cute...

Tonto Natural Bridge in Northern Arizona

The Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural wonder well worth seeing! Near Payson, Arizona, in the Tonto National Forest, it is the largest naturally occuring travertine bridge in the world. As we discovered on a recent family visit, a hike down the mounta...

Top 10 Best Christmas Gift Ideas 2010

Welcome to the Top Christmas Gift Guide featuring 100's of the best Christmas gift ideas of the year. Below you'll find a wonderful, quick-shop gift guide spotlighting both popular & unique Christmas gift ideas they'll love, at prices you'll adore. P...

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 10 Innovative Gardening Solutions

Whether it's trying to maximize the gardening space you have, conserving resources or just trying to grow the best harvest ever, these unique tools and tips will surely help you get the most out of your garden.

Top 10 Most Unusual May Celebrations

Looking for another excuse to celebrate or host a party in May?

Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day not enough for you?

When the weather turns nicer, as it does in May, we all want more reasons to celebrate.

I've found 10 unusual occasio...

Top 10 Tiki Bars

A tiki is, by definition, a likeness of a Polynesian god, usually carved in wood or stone.  Polynesia represented mystery and exuded exotic allure to mainstream America in the mid-20th century.  The country was recovering from war and looki...

Top 100 Rated Lensmasters

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

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

Top Gift Ideas for Christmas 2009

Many people struggle to think of gifts to buy for their family for birthdays or at Christmas time - I can't even figure out what I want, never mind anyone else. So, I've put together this list of what I think will be the Top Christmas Gifts f...

Top Ten Gift Ideas for a Baker

Looking for a gift for a baker?

Find the 2008 top ten best gift ideas for anyone who loves baking.

People who love to bake will absolutely love any of these gifts. I've assembled top quality items that any baker will love.

You'll find the best bak...

Top Travel Related Sights to See and Go Ahhhh

This article is to describe the most record setting travel sights in the world today. Enjoy this tour of the most amazing travel related wonders to explore.

Tortilla Tips & Recipes

Everyone loves corn and flour tortillas (it should be mandatory for our taste buds). You'll find so many recipes, there's always an excuse to have a great Mexican meal any time you want. You can make them from scratch or buy them. Just dive in and en...

Totally Terrific Tomato Recipes

Totally Terrific Tomato Recipes is a collection of totally terrific tomato recipes, and a treasure trove of tomato information

You'll find everything you need to know about cooking tomatoes, tomato nutrition, tomato themed cookbooks, tomato quotes, mo...

Toys of our Baby Boomer Childhood

People who grew up in the fifties and sixties have become the biggest collectors of toys from that era. Toys of our baby boomer childhood represent a much simpler time and bring back pleasant memories of childhood. These were the days before computer...

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...

Trail Days Festival In Damascus, Virginia

In 1999, I attended my first Trail Days festival as a wanna-be Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. The following year, I hiked into Damascus, Virginia--considered by some to be the friendliest town on the A.T.--after walking nearly 500 miles from Springer...

Travels in Europe

For many people coming from outside Europe Berlin is a must to go to. As I have been living in Berlin for more than 20 years now I know this city pretty well. Of course there are the usual tourist places, but there are also places only someone living...

TREHALOSE - MORE THAN JUST A HEALTHY SUGAR

Learn about Trehalose and how it can aid healthful living. It is a viable, natural alternative to sucrose (white table sugar) and research suggests that it is a good alternative natural sweetener and much better than Aspartame or Nutra Sweet - oh and...

Triiibe Members on Squidoo

Here is a list of Lensmasters who are also members of Seth Godin's Triiibes.

They are an extraordinary group of people who are interested in the Giant Squid program and have a great deal to contribute to the Squidoo community. Some are veteran lensm...

Triple Goddess Maiden-Mother-Crone

The Trinity of Life is something that is very important, regardless which path you walk. From my earliest childhood memories, my grandmother taught me about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As I walked a little further on my path, I began to...

Turducken for the Holidays and Beyond!

"Something's good in the oven....muuuuuust be Turducken..."

That's the beginning of a song my daughter thought up the first time I made a Turducken. That was about six years ago, and she was six at the time. I made it for a New Years get together, a...

Turkey Dinner at Kathy's

Two things I look forward to each year, Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner. Is it the turkey I look forward too? Naw, it's actually my stuffing and knowing I will make my homemade turkey soup the following day!

I've used these same recipes for years...

Turkey Sandwich: The Tastiest Treat Ever

This is how to enjoy your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, plus don't forget to make the real deal all year long. Bet you'd even like jazzing up your turkey with the rubs listed below!

There are quite a few recipes here for making turkey san...

Tuscan Gardens

Dreaming of having your own romantic Tuscan Gardens? 

The gardens of Tuscany are a sight to behold, casual yet elegant, comfortable, inviting and extremely romantic. Tuscan Gardens, is dedicated to helping you create a b...

Tuscan Recipes: Pure and Simple

Tuscan recipes are simple and rustic in nature but don't let that simplicity fool you. 

Tuscan cooking is considered to be an art form where all of the ingredients must compliment each other.  There are no heavy sauces o...

Tutankhamun's Tomb KV62 and Treasures

Tutankhamun's treasures from KV62 King Tut's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings have thrilled the world for 90 years. Discover them for yourself in this lens by Kate Phizackerley author of the popular News from the Valley of the Kings

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Photo ©...

Tuva - A Magical Land in Asia

Tuva was formerly an independent country that later became a part of the Soviet Union. They have their own pastoral culture and shamanic traditions. The picture is the flag of Tuva.

Here is a quote from the book Tuva or Bust:

"Take a look at a map...

TV's Favorite Dead Guy: Jeffrey Dean Morgan

This Lens is a tribute to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the handsome American actor most famous for his roles as Denny Duquette on Grey's Anatomy, John Winchester on Supernatural, and Judah Botkin on Weeds. On all three of these shows, his character is now de...

Twas The Night Before Christmas - A Holiday Tribute For Our American Soldiers

Many of our military troops will not be home with their families for the holidays this year. Our soldiers deserve to be in our thoughts and prayers this Christmas season. They fight for our freedom and we owe them so much.

I received a tribute to ou...

Twilight Movie Reviews by Fans & Foes

On November 21st sparkling vampires will officially take over the world. As midnight approaches on Thursday night, millions of obsessed, weeping Stephenie Meyer fans will storm theaters for the release of the highly anticipated Twilight movie. This w...

Twilight Party Ideas, Supplies, Favors & Decorations

The perfect place for Stephenie Meyer's Twilight fans to plan a Twilight themed vampire party. This page is stocked full of ideas, decorations, invitations, recipes and supplies that will dazzle you! Plan a bloody, beautiful and totally romantic Twil...

Twilight Scene It Game

The Scene It? Twilight game is sure to be at the top of every young girl's Christmas list this year!

The fun trivia game incorporates favorite movie scenes on DVD from the ultra popular Twilight movie with a hands on board game.  Scene It? g...

Twilight Vampire Movie Merch, Gifts, Jewelry, T-Shirts & More!!

New Twilight and New Moon movie stuff is being released almost daily. Find it here first! You'll find tons of gift ideas to help you find the perfect Twilight gift for your wife, girlfriend, daughter or BFF! This is an online shopping guide for findi...

Twilight Volturi Costumes

Brand new Volturi Crest jewelry is here just in time to complete your Halloween costume!

So you love Twilight, but want your costume to be a little more dangerous than a pretty vegetarian vampire. Your dreaming of long black cloaks and crimson red e...

Under A Glass Bell by Anais Nin

Under A Glass Bell by Anais Nin is a collection of 13 short stories. I love Anais Nin's style of writing and her imagery. Her writing is both filled with energy and a sense of serenity. She writes from a very personal view point about life. Some...

Unique and Cute Baby Shower Gifts

You won't find the average everyday baby shower gifts here.  These are especially chosen to be unique and different.

The unique and cute baby shower gift ideas listed on this page are sure to bring a round of oohs and ahhs from the part...

Unique Christmas Tree Themes, Ornaments & Decorations

Themed Christmas trees can be a lot of fun but it can be a lot of work finding just the right tree, ornaments and accessories to make a dazzling presentation. I've compiled my own ideas for themed Christmas trees and added some great ornament suggest...

Unique Pacifiers

Who says parenting has to be dull? Just imagine your baby sporting some bling in their mouth or snarling like a T-Rex. Or imagine them with a big toothy grin or a pig nose. Are you laughing yet? With these unique pacifiers, your baby will have people...

Unique Toilet Seats For Your Home

There is an entire market out there for unique themed toilet seats. There is a seat for every decorating style on the planet. I especially love the clear acrylic designs. Here are the lastest and greatest designs in toilet seats.

Unofficial Trader Joe's Fan Page

If you're a fan of Trader Joe's you've come to the right place!

Find links to all things Trader Joe's, including a really fun unofficial Trader Joe's commercial, Trader Joe's recipes ad cookbooks, Trader Joe's Blog posts,...

Unusual, Unique, and One of a Kind Holiday Gifts

This holiday gift guide is an eclectic mix of unusual, unique, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

I have chosen these particular gifts because they are not the kind of thing that you can find just anywhere, nor would they necessarily be the first thing a sale...

Use Reusable Gift Wrap for Green Christmas Gifts

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

Using Creative Commons Images from Flickr

Creative Commons is a system that photographers can use to license photos for use by others. Flickr helps facilitate this sharing process by making it easy to find and use photos that Flickr users have licensed under Creative Commons. This is great n...

USS Carl Vinson

The USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 is the third in the Nimitz class of aircraft carriers, having been launched on March 15, 1980. The nickname for the USS Carl Vinson is the "Chuckie V." The Carl Vinson is also called the "Gold Eagle."
Although there is no o...

USS Enterprise

The USS Enterprise is the oldest aircraft carrier in the US fleet, having been launched in 1960. She was the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the world. Eight nuclear reactors supply her power and she is the only carrier with this configurat...

Valentine Party Games

Aaah love is in the air! Valentine's Day parties for both kids and adults are in full swing which means that it is time to think about games for your big bash. Below we've outlined some fun games for both kid and adult parties.

The kids games are pe...

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...

Vampire Fantasy Posters and Art Prints

Vampires are unique in that they can be sensually sweet while at the same time, sinister and quite deadly.  If you find the vampire's blood-thirsty kiss sweetly sinister and eternally intriguing why not have a peek at my...

Vampires Art; Dark Vampire art and female vampire art

In our darkest dreams do we dwell upon the forbidden fruits of lust and blood. For some those dreams become waking hell - or joy depending on how we love becoming a vampire.

As I suck the sweet metalic tasting liquid from the soft warm flesh I feel...

Vargas Art Prints

A collection of vintage art prints and reproductions of paintings done by the fabulous Alberto Vargas.

These sensual pin-ups, once considered quite racy, are quite tame by today's standards and will look stunning in your bedroom, dressing room, or o...

Vegetable Gardening Headquarters

Vegetable Gardening

This group is for lenses about vegetable gardening or whose main focus is vegetable gardening.

Lenses that do not have a significant amount of original material will not be accepted into the group.

I've recently aquired this...

Vegetarian Comfort Foods

There are lots of great comfort foods that don't involve meat, the most notable is macaroni and cheese. However, with healthy eating and vegetarian food becoming more of a way of life to many, it is great to know that vegetarian comfort food goes...

Vegetarian Meatloaf

Well, OK, technically it's not 'meat'loaf, but anyway you make it it's hearty satisfying, savory and in a loaf. There are even some recipes that are made with all of the same ingredients as traditional meatloaf with just a protein exchange. Some reci...

Venice - a resource for artists and art lovers

The site is about Venice and provides resources for artists and art lovers visiting Venice.  The information it contains is based on the suggestions of artists who have visited Venice or live in Venice.

You can find out about:
- art museums
- ar...

Very Cool Greeting Cards

I'm calling these cards, Very Cool Cards, only because I don't know how else to describe them.

I created them using Kaleidoscopic image distortion and they are just very cool to look at.

To me they have a bit of a medievel Gothic feel to them...

Vick's Vapor Rub...not just for chests

Most of us probably know that rubbing Vick's on your chest when you have a nasty cough, will relieve the cough and help you to relax and sleep.

But it can be used to treat many other ailments as well.

The active ingredients are Camphor, Menthol and...

Vincent's Original Sauce

Enjoy the Taste of NYC, Where Ever You Live!

On the corner of Mott and Hester Streets in New York City stands a legendary restaurant called Vincent's Clam Bar. Established in 1904, Vincent's is now a New York City Landmark and it's famous sauce recip...

Vintage 1980s Fashion

The Vintage 80s Fashion lens showcases some of the most popular eighties fashion trends and separates the hot from the not! From vintage designer jeans to Members Only jackets and old school Adidas we have you covered head to toe 80s style.

Whether...

Vintage Art Prints

I love the old art deco look and these vintage art prints are some of my favorites. Most were considered to be very risque in their time but by today's standards (although still sexy) are actually quite modest.

You can purchase any of the prints sho...

Vintage Halloween Postcard Art Prints

Anyone who collects vintage Halloween postcards needs to see these beautiful reproduction art prints. These art prints of classic Halloween postcards can be used to decorate at Halloween time, or if you love them as much as I do, you can leave them o...

Vintage Home Arts - Crochet & Knitting Patterns and Cookbooks

I
love all the home arts; sewing, cooking, making a house a home! I especially love learning about how our mothers and grandmothers learned homemaking skills and created things. I started a collection of vintage crochet and knitting patterns, and als...

Vintage Old School Skateboard Decks from the 80's

Skateboarding in the 80's rocked.

Whether you were a hardcore skater, a rampside watcher, or even a board collector ...

If you want to get back into skating but find that new boards are just to narrow and you can't tell the difference between the n...

Vintage Valentine's Day Postcards

Are you interested in collecting vintage Valentine's Day Postcards?

Vintage Valentine's Day Postcards are beautiful reminders of love from long ago.  Collecting them is a hobby of mine.

The Victorian artwork is outstanding and they make lovely dec...

Visit Sanibel Island, Florida

Sanibel Island, Florida, is a great place to visit if you like beach, fishing, birding, boating, or just chilling out in the sunshine. Ding Darling is a world famous drive through wildlife refuge park with walking trails that is on the bird migration...

Visiting a Covered Bridge

I find covered bridges to be a fascinating part of the American past, but I had not read much on their history till my recent visit to Sandy Springs Covered Bridge.

A few of the interesting facts I picked up on this trip include: covered bridges dat...

Vote Now for the 2008 Giant Squid Awards

Welcome to the 2008 Giant Squid Awards! We've hand picked over 100 Giants in 15 Categories for you to vote on along with "Best Lensography" and "Giant Squid of the Year".

Now sit back, relax and take a look at these fabulous lenses. I know it's goin...

Vote Now for the 2009 Giant Squid Awards

Welcome to the 2009 Giant Squid Awards! We've hand picked over 100 Giants in 22 Categories for you to vote on along with "Best About Me" and "Best Potential Giant Squid Lens of the Year".

Now sit back, relax and take a look a...

VW Beetle Wizard Roadster - Part 1

If you are interested in VW Beetles in any way you will want to take a look at this lens. There are loads of pictures of the build of my Wizard Roadster.

For those who don't know the wizard roadster is a soft top conversion for the standard Beetle....

WACKY WITCHES

Wicked witches can never spoil the fun of all feisty fairy folk who get a kick out of flying by the seat of their pants, yodelling in the shower, or skewering marshmallows with a flame-thrower!

This light-hearted lens is devoted to a coven of curiou...

Wall Mounted Wine Racks

Wall mounted wine racks make it possible to keep your favorite bottles of wine safely at hand and out of your way.

Take a look at these beautiful wine storage systems made to compliment every home decor. Wall mounted wine racks available in many siz...

Wangari Maathai

...but the Superhero of millions of Africans. She is the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and she's from my home. Kenya. She is an environmentalist, an author, a women's rights activist, and a parliamentarian. Since winning the N...

wannabe a writer?

wannabe a writer? by Jane Wenham-Jones is one of the best books anyone has ever given me. So, whether you are a WAHM (Work at Home Mum) or Dad, part or full time writer, if you want to learn about writing and getting published AND laugh at the same t...

Wedding Favors with Your Message of Love

Practical and affordable, yet elegant, these delightful wedding favors come tagged with loving thoughts to let you share your love for each other, with your family and friends.

Each of these love themed wedding favors is beautifully packaged and com...

Weird 80s Music Videos

The Eighties were all about music videos. Mtv was born in 1981, and for a few years it actually played videos almost exclusively!

From the very first time "Video Killed the Radio Star" aired, the game was on to create ever more uniquely memorable mi...

What Colors attract Customers to your Website?

Visual presentation in your marketing materials can turn on, and even turn off, potential customers. It does not matter if it's on paper (flyer or newsletter) or online (website or eBay Store or other online shop).

Is it really that importa...

What do Squidoo's Lensmasters want for Christmas this Year?

Just for fun...

I thought it would be fun to share what we Squids are hoping to receive for the Holidays this year but there's a catch...
(isn't there always?) You have to add a Squidoo lens (one of yours or one already made by someone else) that be...

What Genre is My Vampire Story?

You know, I think the #1 question out there, is:

What genre is my vampire story?

You know what makes me think that? Well, here on the NaNoWriMo forums right now, there are 2 threads asking this question, on the first page of the "Character and...

What I Found While Giant Squid Hunting

Squidoo recently held a Giant Squid Treasure Hunt. Any lensmaster could participate, and the goal was to find potential giant squids - lensmasters who made really great, giant-squid-worthy lenses.

We were given 100 clues and sent on our way. This is...

What is a Flipper Disc? (and will you be buying one soon)

Flipper Discs are a new form of two-sided dvd that has the same movie on both sides and will allow users to simply flip the disc over for use with either a blu-ray player or regular dvd player.

The new flipper disc technology is perfect for anyone pl...

What is Thanksgiving

If you ask someone "What is Thanksgiving," the answers you get will depend largely on whom you ask! I think by now, we are all aware that The first Thanksgiving isn't exactly what we read in our school history books. I would first like to give you th...

What new perk for Squidoo Giants would you like to see added?

These are the perks you receive for being a Giant Squid Lensmaster at Squidoo.com.

1. Access to our (secret) Giant Squids blog, full of first-looks at new features and insider tips.

2. A private email address to reach Megan about Lens of the Day su...

What To Do With All Those Seashells?

If you're like me, you find it very difficult to return home from a beach vacation without at least a few shells.  And, generally I lug home way more than "a few".  And, this is all great and wonderful, I love seashells and love h...

What We Are Looking for When We Choose New Giant Lensmasters

The Giant Squid Lensmasters are my superheroes because of all the hard work they put into their lenses.

You see, having 50 Squidoo lenses made is NOT the only requirement for becoming a Giant Squid Lensmaster.

We've raised the bar and we're only ac...

What Won't Oprah Eat

Instead of What Won't Oprah Eat, I suppose I should say what types of food will Oprah be giving up on her newest diet.

What won't she eat kind of makes her sound like she'd eat just about anything, when she's actually only going on a three week vegan...

What's so strange about an orange nursery?

Why is orange so overlooked when considering how to decorate a baby's nursery? It is a color too. In fact, it is a beautiful vibrant color that is fresh and fun. It goes well with many different accent colors.

Give your child a room like none other...

Whimsical Cat Art for your Fridge

The fridge. You store food in it. You stick reminders to it. Store stuff on top of it. Occasionally you clean it! Your fridge gets quite a lot of attention but unfortunately it's taken for granted. If you're a cat owner as well as a fridge owner (let...

Who are the Freegans?

When I first heard of the Freegans I didn't know what to think.

Although taking garbage home for dinner seems a bit odd to most people, Freegans do it every day.  And they know just where to go "shopping" too.  You will find them f...

Who Invented Chocolate? The Sweet History of Chocolate

Who was the inventor of chocolate? Well, you could give credit to many people, from the Olmec, Maya and Aztec civilizations that discovered the cacao bean, to the Dutch inventor who created a press to make cocoa powder, to the Englishman who inv...

Who Is Linette Gerlach?

I've loved to create, and write since the second grade. I started writing corny poems and stories as soon as I could put words to a page. You can check out some of my favorite things, and favorite sites all together on this lens.

I spent many yea...

Why Dogs Hate Halloween

Personally, I do not have a dog, but after looking and laughing at these pictures, I can understand why dogs might hate Halloween.

Judge for yourself as I present 20 reasons why dogs hate Halloween. Yes, these canine friends will be visiting a door...

Willie Nelson T Shirts

Willie Nelson is a true American Classic and has been making his music and appearing on t-shirts everywhere for decades.

Seriously. If you're a Willie Nelson fan, and who isn't? You're going to want to grab a couple of these terrific Willie Nelson T...

Willow

What a strange selection for a name, you may think! Well, as many of you know by now, I'm from Croatia and Willow is my last name translated in English.

Other than that, I really like willows... They are quite mystical, quiet and resistant. There ar...

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...

Windswept Driftwood Art

The bones of trees endlessly fascinate beachcombers, having been washed over the moments of time and passing into one moment to the next not worrying about tomorrow. Driftwood has timeless appeal. Envision the beauty of driftwood art.

Wine Aerator

Why should you use a Wine Aerator?

Wine needs to breathe to make it taste better. 

Aerating wine allows it to open up and release its intended aroma and flavor.

The old method of wine aeration was to pour wine into a decanter and let it breathe...

WIP Lenses

WIP has gotten a bad rap, but wait! It's not all bad. WIP, or Work In Progress, is a status that all lenses go through. It only becomes a booger when a lens stays in WIP due to a lack of love.

Read on to find out what WIP status means, how to get th...

Wireless Nunchuck for the Wii

The Nintendo Wii comes with two controllers as standard: the 'Wiimote' is a wireless device which is used for pointing and motion sensing; while the 'Nunchuck' is an additional device that plugs into the bottom of the Wiimote to add e...

Witchcraft History: The Persecution of Witches

The persecution of witches has a long and bloody history in western culture and religion.

It is unclear, how many of the condemned were actually practitioners of "witchcraft," or just targets of convenience and opportunity.

However, it is clear tha...

Witches Sayings and Pagan Abbreviations

Getting to know the Wicca world? This lens helps you understand what other witches are saying. In the process you will understand how wicca rituals are built up a bit better as well.

Woman of The Times Art

Visit the gallery One Woman's Art now open to the public.
Giclee archival quality art prints. Large formats.

It's 8 a.m., and signs of life are stirring in the studio of California artist Margaret Loftin Whiting. Kitty, the beastly morning wake up c...

Working From Home - Your Girl Friday!

I am your Girl Friday! Toss something my way and I'll tackle it. Love working online designing, writing, assisting, plus more as a WAH entrepreneur. Read on to find out more about me, I look forward to hearing from you.

World's Amazing Waterfalls

Nature displays its beauty in many forms, one of these forms is waterfalls. You will find these amazing waterfalls all over the world.

This webpage captures, in picture, the splendor of many famous waterfalls in various parts of the world.

Be pre...

Would You Rather Be Praised or Paid?

Compliment vs. Money

This question may be harder to answer than it seems.

A segment on the television program Good Morning America this morning prompted me to ask this question. Would you rather receive a compliment for a job well done, or a few doll...

Wow! Not Your Grandma's Gingerbread Men!!!

Gingerbread men have moved out of the Christmas season into fun celebrations and events all year long!

Create gingerbread men to make a statement, dress up your special events, or even to send a special person a message!

The spicier, the better!

Writing a mother son wedding song for my son's wedding for the mother son wedding dance

Visit http://www.shopmysongs.com to purchase CD's

I'll Always Be Your Mother (A mother son wedding song)
I'll Always Be Your Daughter (father daughter wedding song)

Two Little Words (first dance song for the bride and groom)
Release Date June 2009

Writng Fiction: Cooking Up a Story

I have never been one to ignore a challenge, but when Bonnie, the Rocket Moms illustrious leader, published our third week assignment, I took a hasty step back.

A cooking lens?

Did that mean I had to actually cook something? I gave up cooking for Lent...

YELLING IT LIKE IT IS!

Welcome to "Yelling It Like It Is!"...an ode to that great American icon, the inimitable and irreverent Goddess of Gripe & Mother of Mockery, "Maxine"!

Let's face it, "Everybody seems normal until you get to...

Yellow is THE Fashion Color Trend of 2009 - Watch Michelle Obama

"Yellow is THE Colour of 2009. Watch how it injects new vigour into fashion. Like the yellow glow of a dawn rise, citrine lemon and buttercup gold are the colours of hope, optimism, and new beginnings," according to Fashion Era online.

Fashion Era...

Your Life Sentence ~~ Six-Word Memoirs or Quotations

In the book Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure, famous and not-so-famous writers were asked to provide their life stories in six word sentences. They responded with funny, sad and often poignant quotes that...

Yudu Screen Printing Machine

I have always thought it would be fun to have my own screen printing machine. This year ProvoCraft (the people who brought you the Cricut) has come up with the Yudu. The Yudu is a reasonably priced home screen machine that according to the website cr...

Zazzle 101 ... How to make a profit on Zazzle

Zazzle is one of the Print-on-demand companies out there that allows people to design & sell their own creations. I love Zazzle's ease of use, friendly staff, and the fact that I can make money on my art.

I've put together this comprehe...

Zazzle vs. CafePress

We've all got our favorite platform in the world of print-on-demand. Some of us (like me) are Zazzle addicts, other prefer the CafePress set-up. So which do YOU prefer? Zazzle or CafePress?

Tweet your reasoning and pass it on to a friend.