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Wellness Wise 

Heart Healthy Living: Getting "Heart Smart"

Everyone (including children) can benefit from heart healthy living. Since heart disease is the number one killer among both men and women, especially in the United States, it definitely pays to get "heart smart." Though we all realize that proper e...

7 Simple Desk Exercises

Do you sit at a desk all day? Are you limited in motion and can't do standing exercises? (Pssst . . . maybe, just maybe, you're too lazy to partake in any regular fitness regimen). Well, there's absolutely no excuse not to give your body the exercis...

Mall Walking: Fun Getting Fit

When it comes to getting fit, it can be a challenge for a lot of us to get started. After all, it's easy to be intimidated by the equipment and even the people in gyms and fitness facilities. Well, you may want to consider "walking for exercise" as a...

Homemade Skin Care Recipes For Vibrant Natural Beauty

With billions of dollars in product sales each year, "Beauty" is a thriving industry. Let's face it, people spend lots of money in an attempt to look their best. On average women and men use a half dozen (or more) personal care products each day. In...

Natural Mineral Makeup: The Bare Truth

From foundations and blushes to eye shadows, mascaras and lipliners . . . mineral makeup seems to be all the rage. Sold online and in retail stores, the competition has been heating up between small companies and multi-million dollar corporations. So...

Becoming Vegetarian: "Life" Without Meat

"Becoming vegetarian" is oftentimes more than a diet change. If you are feeling drawn to a life without meat because of ethical, moral or spiritual reasons, your desire to embrace vegetarianism is no doubt part of a larger spiritual quest or renewal....

Having Trouble Sleeping? Want Better Sleep?

We all could benefit from a full restful night's sleep. After all, getting enough sleep not only helps you feel more alert and accomplish more each day, it also helps you stay healthy, happy, and can even help you lose weight. If you're having troub...

The most recent additions . . .

Tapping Into the Benefits Of Coconut Oil

The recent hoopla about coconut oil is amusing to some people. Why? Because they've known all along about the wonderful benefits of coconut oil. They've long known that coconut oil is a healthy addition to a natural foods diet as well as a natural re...

Breaking Free From Emotional Eating: Your First 3 Steps

Breaking free from emotional eating . . . is a journey. It has been said, "the problem of emotional eating may end with the scale but it begins in the mind." Beyond the nourishment of our bodies, to be sure, we are wired to enjoy the "experience" of...

7 Power Foods To Super-Charge Your Health!

Building a better, healthier body begins with what you eat and by incorporating several power foods into your daily eating, you'll experience wonderous changes in your health. Come on, be honest . . . are you truly giving your body the nutrients it...

Money Matters 

Find Government Grants: The Key To Getting The $$$ You Need

Over a quarter million online searches for "government grants" are conducted each and every month. Individuals, small businesses and non-profits are all seeking financial support for many reasons: education, community outreach, housing, research, bus...

U.S. Government Auctions: Deals and Steals ... for Real?

Many people wonder, "Are government auctions all that they're cracked up to be?" Well, if you're looking for a bargain on all manner of goods, then government auctions are among the best options you have. Why? Because US government auctions showcase...

Amazon Kindle Cash: How To Earn Extra Money With Kindle

Want to capitalize on the popularity of e-books and the Amazon Kindle? If so, you have a couple of options. And that's what we will explore here. You'll get familiar with Kindle and learn how to earn extra money even if you've never made a dime onlin...

How To Apply For Government Grants

If you're looking to apply for a government grant, just know that it's similar applying for a grant from a private foundation. However, there are subtle differences between the two sources that anyone seeking a government grant needs to keep in mind....

Domain Name Profits: Tapping Into the "Virtual" Real Estate Boom!

A great many people these days are looking on the internet for ways to make money. Some want to work full-time from home while others are looking to make a little bit of extra cash. Whatever your goal, you can do it with domain names. In case you we...

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Disposing of Paint . . . 3 Green Ways

In our efforts to become more "green-aware," there are a few things that might trip us up if we don't know what to do . . . like paint recycling or disposing of paint. A lot of us know how to recycle our trash, conserve energy and water but most of u...

Natural Cork Flooring . . . Beautiful, Durable and Oh-So Eco-Friendly

If you're looking to do a "floor makeover," instead of heading to the carpet, wood or ceramic tile section of your local home decor center, consider natural cork flooring. True, there are many considerations when choosing the right flooring for your...

Hobbies

Home Beer Brewing: Get Started Making Your Own Great-Tasting Beer!

You don't have to be a hardcore beer drinker to be interested in learning how to make beer . . . it's as much about the art and craft of making a high-quality beverage. The average person doesn't know that the heart of home beer brewing is the fun an...

Beer Making Kits: Breaking Into Home Brewing

One of the reasons that home brewing has become such a passion for many people is that there as so many varieties of flavor and styles of beer. For the home brewing newbie, one of the best (and simplest) ways to break into making beer is to go with...

Hood Ornaments: American Classic Cars 1930s - 1950s

Several decades ago, car hood ornaments were more than just emblems identifying car manufacturers . . . they were adornments that made bold statements. History reveals that many hood ornaments were themed to reflect the most powerful (or modern) tec...

Crafty, Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas Worthy of the Present

If you're looking for creative gift-wrapping ideas, you already know this: when it comes to gift-giving, the outside is oftentimes just as important as the inside. No matter what the occassion . . . a uniquely (or cleverly) wrapped gift makes a state...

Digital Scrapbook Software: What You Need To Know

Are you a beginner or a seasoned scrapbbooker who is contemplating the switch to digital? Well, you'll need scrapbooking software that enables you to easily produce scrapbook creations using your computer. Sounds pretty neat, huh? Well it is. But bef...

More Hobbies

Lefty Guitars | For Guitar Beginners

Are you a guitar beginner who just happens to be left-handed? As a lefty, you are in the unique position to learn how to play guitar left-handed or right-handed. And it's far better to determine what's most comfortable for you at the beginning. If it...

Guitar Beginner: Before You Get Your Strum On. . .

Classical, Blues, Folk, Reggae, Country, Jazz and every genre in between . . . acoustic guitar or electric guitar . . . YOU can learn to play guitar quickly and easily. For the "guitar beginner" playing simple songs, sounding good and having a great...

Guitars 101: What Types Are There?

Guitars are among the most popular instruments played by music lovers of all ages. Even children can easily learn to play the guitar. But before you run out to buy the first slick-looking guitar that catches your eye, know this: there are many types...

Food, Cooking . . . Recipes Gone Wild! 

Carrot Cake Recipes . . . Gone Wild!

Carrot cakes have evolved over the past couple of decades. This once dense, bread-like, "health food-y" dessert . . . is now being expressed in a broad range of sumptious concoctions. With the right carrot cake recipe, you can WOW friends and loved...

Cheesecake Recipes . . . Gone Wild!

Philly-Style . . . New York Style . . . Country-Style and every cheesecake style in between . . . If you're a cheesecake lover like me, you'll appreciate this collection of extraordinary cheesecake recipes. From "mild" to "wild...

"Pound Cake Recipes" Gone Wild!

The versatile pound cake has been a dessert delight for many generations. That's why so many pound cake recipes abound. From the simple plain cake . . . to robust flavor-ful additons, pound cake lovers have enjoyed this delicious cake "...

Bundt Cakes: A Fresh Look At A Classic Dessert

It's said that "bundt cakes are the original self-decorating cakes." And it's true . . . using a bundt pan with a favorite cake recipe allows you to produce absolutely beautiful dessert presentations with little effort. Speaking of bundt pans, there...

Cobbler Recipes . . . Gone Wild!

Hmmm, cobblers . . . a deep-dish, melt-in-your-mouth flaky crust filled with whatever fruit you have on-hand and served hot! Is it a pie? No, not really. Although some believe it orginated as an accidental deep dish pie gone "good." Some say...

Sweet Potato Mardi Gras: A Pageantry of Feast-Worthy Recipes

Looking for a sweet potato recipe to make a statement at your next holiday get-together?  Or maybe you want to depart from the same-ol', same ol' and spruce up your everyday fare...  Take a fun jaunt with "The Sweetz,...

"Diabetic Dessert Recipes" Gone Wild!

Who says you can no longer enjoy mouth-watering desserts if you're a diabetic. Here is a collection of top dessert recipes you can make for yourself (pssst. . . and for the non-diabetics in your family, too!) So, forget those hum-drum diabetic desser...

Ice Cream Desserts: A Celebration Of Favorite Ice Cream Concoctions

If you're an ice cream aficonado like me, you'll enjoy this ode to ice cream desserts highlighting some classic favorites to more daring concoctions. The best part is that you can make all of these ice cream desserts right at home. So take your time...

The Fine Art of Homemade Chocolate: 101

"Homemade chocolate" shouldn't conjure up images of melting some packaged chocolate chips and blending it into your favorite recipe. Oh no . . . the fine art of making chocolate gourmet treats at home involves learning the theory and techniques behin...

Ice Cream In A Bag: Fascinating . . . Fun . . . and Fast!

Making "ice cream in a bag" is broadly recognized as a good chemistry experiment and a great at-home activity for bored youngsters . . . but I call it "scrumptuous fun" for folks of all ages. Believe it or not, with common household materials and in...

Apple Sayings: Where The Heck Did They Come From?

"You are the apple of my eye" "As American as apple pie" "An apple a day . . ." Have you ever wondered where these apple sayings originated? Well I did. So I did a bit of research and this is what I found . . .

Cooking Tofu: Tasty, Tantilizing Tofu Inspiration

You don't have to be a vegetarian to consider adding tofu to your diet. Do you love rich flavor . . . have a sweet tooth or even have a thing for spicy? Tofu fare can more than satisfy. Tofu is one of the most versatile foodstuffs because its textur...

National Food Holidays

National Food Holidays (A Lensography)

Did you know that there is a . . . National Ice Cream Month . . . a National Biscuit and Gravy Week . . . and a National Guacamole Day? And with hundreds of other national food celebrations throughout the entire year, you can literally celebrate a di...

Apple Holidays: Which Apple Day Will You Celebrate?

Did you know that there are almost a dozen day-long apple holidays scattered throughout the year? There is also a National Apple Week and to top it off, National Apple Month actually spans September, October and November! If you're an apple lover . ....

Chocolate Holidays: 50-Plus Chocolate Occasions You Simply Must Celebrate!

Chocolate is sumptuous, it's sexy and . . . well, soulful. And, if you are a self-proclaimed choco-holic . . . you're not alone. Millions of people around the globe agree that chocolate, simply rocks! Guess what? If you needed guilt-free reasons to...

Kids 

Kids ATVs . . . Why Size Really Does Matter

If your child asks for an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), you may be hesitant because of safety concerns. While it's true that many injuries occur every year, many of them are preventable if children take the proper safety precautions and ride the correct...

Air Travel With Kids: 7 Tips For Parents

Parents, if you're planning a plane trip and you need to travel with an infant, toddler, or preschooler . . . you may be stressing out over your upcoming flight. Stop . . . and take a nice deep breath. Air travel with little ones doesn't have to be f...

Cool Gift Ideas For Kids

Looking for gift ideas for kids? Sure there are literally thousands of toys and games you can choose for the youngsters in your life. . . BUT what will really make them shout with glee? Well, that all depends . . . on what you know about the child....

Kids Learning Toys: Top Picks

With thousands of so-called "learning toys" on the market, how do you find the safest, most versatile and effective developmental toys for young ones? ANSWER: We've done some of the research for you! Infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary-scho...

Bakugan Toys & Games | Hot Picks

Move over Power Rangers and Pokemon! The latest TV phenomenon captivating children all over the world is . . . Bakugan Battle Brawlers. Bakugan is a popular anime series that has spawned games and toys that are all the rage. Since children love to pre...

My Latest "Kids" Lens

Getting Kids Ready For School In The Morning (Without Spinning Their Heads)

Ohhh, the insanity of school mornings! While getting kids ready for school can start off as pre-dawn whispered wake-up calls . . . it can turn into a mad rush to get everyone out of the door on time. It's enough to spin their heads! Let's face it, w...

Cloth vs Disposable Diapers

"Cloth or disposable diapers?". . . is a big question on the minds of many new parents these days. After all, there will be thousands (literally, thousands) of diaper changes by the time a "little one" is fully potty trained. Some folks believe that...

Pets 

Dog-Centric Lenses . . . by nDee

Welcome to an ever-growing collection of my Squidoo lenses about . . . DOGS! You'll find a range of dog-centric topics from dog care and dog health to dog fun and other dog-related "stuff." Enjoy! "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, you...

Dog Care Essentials: What Every New Dog Owner Should Have

Are you preparing to adopt your first dog or considering getting a puppy? Either way, you'll need to prepare for the day you'll be bringing your new family member home by buying a few items to make sure your dog is looked after correctly. Speaking o...

Pet Hamsters . . . Fascinating, Fuzzy Balls Of Fun!

Kids have such a fascination with small fuzzy creatures. As a child, most of us grew up with hamsters or at least had friends who had hamsters as pets, right? Hamsters are pretty easy to take care of. The most difficult aspect of hamster-keeping is...

The Most Popular Dog Breeds In the America (and For Good Reasons!)

Whether you're contemplating getting your first dog, you're a current dog owner or you're seeking dog breed information just for fun . . . you've come to the right place. Future Dog Owners! Thinking of adopting a dog or getting a puppy from a breede...

How To Take Care of a Dog...the Right Way!

If you're sniffing out information on "how to take care of a dog", you've just barked up the RIGHT tree!  While a dog doesn't need as much care as a small child, she does need attention and regular care to keep her happy, healthy and well-balanc...

My Latest Dog-Centric Lenses

Crate Training Dogs: Top Tips That Are Spot On!

If you're looking for information on "crate training dogs" you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find the top tips, how-tos, even videos on crate training dogs, specific tips on puppy crate training, how to buy the right dog crates and more....

Is Puppy Crate Training . . . Great Training?

When it comes to puppy crate training, some folks believe that putting your puppy into the small, confined space is cruel . . . but in actuality, crate training puppies is a pretty darn loving thing to do. Pups have boundless energy and are naturall...

Dog Brushes & Combs: Which Is Right For Your Dog?

Looking to keep your pooch's coat healthy and luxurious? If so, you'll want to find out about the tools you'll need. Dog brushes and combs are important dog grooming supplies. There are specific brushes and combs to use on dogs, all based according...

How To Crate Train Your Puppy In 5 Easy Steps

Want to learn how to crate train your puppy? Here's a quick scoop: puppy crate training can be as simple as 1-2-3 BUT it all depends on a couple of factors: your pup, your patience and the proper guidance. Some pups are just plain naturals . . . fro...

Best Dog Breeds For Seniors: Top Picks

Dogs provide us with so much . . . love, companionship, security and yes, even entertainment! But did you know that the loving companionship of a dog has been found to do wonders in the lives of the elderly? From easing loneliness, bringing joy, stim...

Just Wondering! 

An Eclectic Group of Subjects . . .

Crop Circle Wonders: Amazing Agrarian Artistry

Pristine fields "stamped" with swirls and patterns of mathematical precision, seemingly overnight . . . sightings in more than 52 countries with new ones cropping up every year. Some believe that most of these unexplained crop-scapes is the handiwork...

Disaster Preparedness 102: Creating Your Own Emergency Supply Kit

In the event of an emergency situation, you may find you are required to survive without the help of everyday comforts such as electricity or running water. Preparing for such a circumstance ahead of time is imperative. Assembling a disaster supply...

Disaster Preparedness 101: Smart Planning Leads To Peace of Mind!

Emergency planning? Disaster preparedness? It's not really all doom and gloom if you shift your perspective to "planning" and "preparedness." While all tragic events can't be totally avoided, you can have peace of mind knowing that you did your best...

Disaster Preparedness 103: Living Through An Evacuation

There are several emergency scenarios that may call for an evacuation of your local area. In the event that an evacuation becomes necessary, knowing procedures and having a plan ahead of time, will help you avoid panic and prepare you to move confide...