Rocket Moms

Hi, I'm Holley. I am a mom to a 16 year old boy, daughter to two wonderful parents and I will be introducing you to Shadow, our youngest family member. Shadow is a D-O-G (yes, we have to spell around her because she has no clue she is not a human)....

My first clear memory of reading was when I was in first grade. My teacher, Mrs. Gold, had set up a chart and for each book we read, we would get a gold star. I read three books that day. I don't have a clear memory of reading again until I was in...

I have spent a lot of time over the past nine years thinking about that question. Love is key, of course, but that is the easy part as that comes with the built-in rewards of smooches and squishes (as we call them at our house) but being a good mom t...

I love books. Fiction, nonfiction, children's, cookbooks, you name it - and I'll probably read it. I look at my bookshelves and what strikes me is that I tend to read certain books over and over again. I have books that I'm on my third copy of as wel...

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. :)

Yes, I admit mobius strips, quarks and mesons turn me on. I love physics! There I've said it...I am a total science freak and proud of it! People are usually surprised to find out that someone as Earthy as me, who reads tarot cards, does yoga and i...

I don't know when I fell in love with wearing clothing that was a little off-beat or ahead of the pack. I remember going to a wedding with my grandmother when I was about 4 years old and being fascinated with the taffeta dresses and elbow length fing...

Welcome to my lens about me! As part of being a RocketMom here on Squidoo, I'm excited to create my very first lens that's all about me. I'm usually so busy creating lenses about my twins or the bookstore that I founded, that I forgot that there was...

"You've Got Mail!" Remember the thrill those words used to give, back in the days when AOL was the only option for dialup internet? Nowadays that thrill has been replaced by another three words: "You've been BLESSED!" ... by a Squid Angel, that is....

In just five years, I will be 70 years of age. It is time to make my dreams come true! As you scroll through this site, I hope you will be inspired to do some of the things you have always wanted to do!

Growing up I remember noticing the pretty multi-colored glass on display in the windows and diningroom hutches of my great-grandmothers but never took an active interest until now. While my depression glass collection is small, it is growing and so...

Hey, ladies! First and foremost, we're girls, and we want things to look pretty — even our handy-woman or handy-ma'am tools! So, here are a few recommendations for pink tool kits for women. They delight the eye as well as make fixing broken...

As teachers and homeschoolers we often think of math a subject totally unrelated to the theme we are studying. In this lens I hope to dispel l this myth. Using the frog theme we will explore geometric shapes. From the circular bubbles rising up from...

You don't have to be Alice the party planner to create a beautiful pink roses themed birthday party like Bella's in the Twilight sequel, New Moon. This is the perfect party theme to surprise a Twilight fan on her birthday or sweet sixteen! In New Moo...

I was born in Finland, the northern country where also other good things come from, like Santa and mobile phone Nokia. That is the country where the sun shines at night during a couple of summer months. But this is also the country where the sun neve...

Yee-Ha! Time for a Rootin' Tootin' Country-Western Cowboy Birthday Party for all the local Cowpokes and Buckaroos. What a fun party theme! Bandanas, Pork 'n Beans, Ten Gallon Hats, Sheriff Stars, Cowgirl Boots, Horses, Bucking Broncos, Roping Cattl...

As they say - "Content Is King". If you are building a website and want to rank well in the Search Engines - the one thing that most "gurus" agree on is that you need high quality content for your site. Preferably - you should have high quality, ori...

Elvis became an international sensation in 1956. This handsome man from humble beginnings would stir the hearts of women through more than one generation. He had a longstanding singing and acting career as women around the world fell in love with his...

Hydrangea bushes are some of the most beautiful flowers around. I love the many varieties that this bush comes in. These bushes produce large round flower heads that generally bloom in mid-summer. There are two types of flower heads. The first being...

Teaching peace helps everyone, and we can use peace arts and crafts to supplement the lessons of peace and peaceful living. Peace crafts and peace with art themes is popular in all cultures throughout the world. Children, youth, adults and seniors al...

As much as I love cooking, it's often hard to find enough time to make meals which are healthy, simple and delicious at the same time. That was a reason why I was so lucky to get this recipe! This recipe was shared by one of my friends and as soon a...

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...

If you`ve put off making your own banana bread because it seems like it would be a lot of work, then hesitate no longer. It`s so easy, kids can make it . . . in fact, it`s the perfect thing to cook with little ones! This lens will give you my favori...

I am a struggling and conflicted foodie. I love food. Fine wine and an exquisite meal...aaahh...it doesn't get any better for me. Only one problem, I am not the greatest chef (perhaps an understatement). Preparing a major family dinner puts me into s...

Trifles are a favourite dessert in my home. When my husband suggests a dessert for me to make it is often a trifle. His favourite is Black Forest Trifle. There is the traditional English style trifle that is made with custard and sponge cake or lady...

Ah, the apple. Crispy, crunchy, tasty. There's a variety for any taste, from sweet to tart, crisp to soft, and everything in between. The smell and taste of apples cooking conjure up visions of that idealised home and childhood everyone wishes he ha...

Has it been a while since you baked your own cupcakes? Those tidy little morsels all wrapped up in pleated paper cups, delightful miniature cakes that kids of all ages love to devour. Some cupcakes are even little works of art! What better gift than...

Summertime and the living is easy! Or maybe just easier with this complete summer dinner menu comprised mostly of recipes that can be made ahead! Some of them require quite a bit of work beforehand (potato salad generally does) but, on the day you ar...

I love cookies, but being allergic to wheat and dairy at first was a real challenge. I was in my late twenties and always sick. After lots of allergy testing I found I was allergic to dairy and wheat. How depressing! Through years of trials and error...

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to join friends in being part of the 36 member Pendleton Delegation to go to Stornoway Scotland for the official signing of the twinning charter. On March 15, 2002 we joined the delegation of 36 Pend...

In March 2009 I got to experience Paris & its Latin Quarter in a way I never had before. With our kids on a trip to California with my parents, my husband and I had a chance to do something special with his parents. We cashed in some frequent flyer m...

I have been lucky enough to live in San Antonio 3 different times in my life. After high school though, like a lot of teens, I wanted to go somewhere else for college, so I moved 90 miles away to Austin. Every year at Fiesta time I would take a group...

When you decide to take a family vacation you may dream of exotic locations like tropical beaches or foreign countries with a lot of history and culture. Choosing a stateside destination may not be the most exotic option but it can be a lot of fun fo...

Although there are modern supermarkets in China, the absolutely freshest meat and vegetables are to be found at the open air wet markets. I'm going to take you on a virtual field trip to some wet markets in ordinary Chinese towns. Put on some sturdy...

Who cares about all those all other holidays when we have Halloween to look forward too??? As a big science fiction fan it is no wonder that Halloween has always been the most appealing holiday for me personally... with witches, vampires, ghouls, an...

There's an old saying that any man can be a father, but it takes a very special father to be a dad. My Dad was very special and was always my hero. When I was 2 years old he left to go on an assignment in Korea, and was gone for 2 years. I missed h...

Can you actually make a whole day dedicated to chocolate?? Well there are actually quite a few days that let you celebrate chocolate. There is Chocolate Day on July 7th and National Chocolate Day on October 28th. There is also World Chocolate Day on...

You won't really find your fortune or lucky numbers here, but I'll give you some fun tips to make tasty treats filled with personalized messages. Surprise someone you love by celebrating Fortune Cookie Day! You can easily make custom fortune cookies...

Every year on October 1st, World Vegetarian Day kicks off a month of parties, potluck, presentations, food tasting displays...and lots of friendly discussions. For those new to vegetarianism, it serves as an enticement to give meatless fare a try (e...

Independence Day (the Fourth of July) is a US holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Not only is it a day of fireworks, barbecues, and parades, it is a day of...

Trooping the Colour is one of the most colourful ceremonies held in England. This military pagent is held annually on Horse Guards Parade in St James Park, in London to celebrate The Queen's Official birthday. Although Queen Elizabeth II was born on...

Are you a big kid at heart? Do you dress up in costume for Halloween? Adult Halloween costumes are just as popular as children's Halloween costumes! Do you decorate your house inside and out for Halloween? Do you love to yell trick or treat as y...

October 16, the birthday of Noah Webster, is Dictionary Day in America. Show your appreciation for this most useful of reference books by celebrating Dictionary Day with your children --learn some new words, learn how dictionaries came to be, spruce...

I told myself I would never become my mother. Well, I did!! How about you? Do you remember your mother telling you to eat your broccoli, wear clean underwear, don't go outside with wet hair??. Yeah, our mothers did say those things. And now look at y...

I love gardening! I love the satisfaction of flowers growing/blooming. It's comforting and refreshing. I have chosen the top 10 flowers or plants that I want in my ideal garden. I am currently growing some of these flowers and plants, but not in the...

When we are packing for a trip, we all remember to put our cameras on our list, but what are the other items that can help make our trips a little easier, a little more relaxing and a little more fun? Read on!

I love gardening! I love the satisfaction of flowers growing/blooming. It's comforting and refreshing. I have chosen the top 10 flowers or plants that I want in my ideal garden. I am currently growing some of these flowers and plants, but not in the...

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.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK's leading breast cancer charity, committed to fighting breast cancer through research and education. In 1999 they started the UK's first dedicated breast cancer research facility, The Breakthrough Toby Robins Bre...

This is another in my series of cooking lenses dedicated to Moms who work at a paying endeavor in addition to doing Mom duty pretty much 24/7. I am past that, thank God! Not that I didn't love it when my children were around, I did. But when I was i...

I've been thinking a lot about what to include and what to exclude from this page since there is so many resources about how to go green by applying 3R's: reducing, reusing and recycling. So, this is how I would like to approach to issue of planet po...

Almost 24 million people suffer from diabetes. There are 3 main types of diabetes; type 1, type 2 and gestational. Gestational diabetes takes place during pregnancy and may or may not develop into type 2 diabetes. There are also millions of people wh...

Deworming your horse does not have to be a total "night-mare", nor does it have to be some stress inducing ridiculous undertaking (honest :o) With a few simple steps you can go from "It's kind of like doing aerobic exercise with a giraffe" to "Man, t...

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.

Who is bdkz? That's a tough question to answer but here's a start! I'm a Giant Squid Organizer, Head RocketMom and a Squid Angel. 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 also sna...

OK, who dosen't like Cookies & Cupcakes? Here is great source of information on these delicious treats like interesting FAQs, recipies, baking tips and places to purchase designer pastry creations.

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...

The word "quality" has come up a lot lately on Squidoo, particularly when it comes to the Giant Squid Program. In order to be accepted you need 50 quality lenses, but what constitutes a "quality" lens? Here's what I think defines quality and how you...

Are you looking for a complete guide to Disney World's Epcot theme park? Epcot is huge - it isn't really possible to see it in a single day. So that makes it all the more important that you have some idea of what to expect before you arrive. Walt Di...

Although I have lived in the US for many years now Great Britain is where I grew up and where my family are. We usually visit every year and I was fortunate to be able to spend almost a month there this time with my husband and 3 children. It was a...

Christmas is always a magical time to visit Disney World. So what better way to spend an evening than at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. This 'hard ticket' Disney World event has a special parade,fireworks and lots o...

Are you looking to find the best Disney World guide book? When you visit Disney World it really does make sense to have a great guide book. One of my favorites is The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2009 This is certainly one the best Walt Disne...

Are you looking for the perfect bundt cake recipe? These really popular cakes are easy to make with just a little time. No one is really sure where it got it's name but popular belief is that the bundt may have originated from the German Gugelhupf,...