I am Deb Bryan, aka GypsyOwl. I am an artist, writer, online business coach and Squidoo Lens Builder VA -- Pre-made lenses and custom work. My passion is helping people. I have been using GIMP for 7 years for all of my artwork, photography and web graphics. My article topics are varied and include: GIMP Tutorials, Consumer Reviews, Motivation-Inspiration, and of course anything having to do with visual art crafts cooking and simple joys in life. ... http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/GypsyOwl Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:06:33 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.squidoo.com/TeslaGenerator You can find Real Savings Here. But don't pay for the plans -- Get them FREE!. I almost bought an eBook about how to build a generator that will power my home 50-100% for free using Tesla's Magnetic Generator. Then I started searching for happy customers. What I found instead is better yet. BIG REALITY CHECK FOLKS. MagnaWorks is selling a book that will help you save money on your electric bill but not for the reason they imply. They are telling you that you will save 50% or more on your electric bill as a result of building a Tesla Generator that you can use to power your home. Lets do a reality check. And lets look at the plans (the plans from the book - but not 'from the book')... I've included a link to the plans (you can have them free) thanks to Pure Energy Systems PESWiKi. Read Bogus claim on plagiarized work; apologized and putting forth something else and get the actual plans free at Bedini SG School Girl Motor and Battery Energizer Complete Plans. The links have been double checked today (10-16-2011) they are still valid and you can download the plans free. I want to thank everyone who has brought this important issue forward. I believe we need to be prepared and I would like to see more valid materials to help us do just that. ***************************************************************************************************** Electric Plug Image Credit: Idea go -- FreeDigitalPhotos.net healthy-living Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:21:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/top50dailywisdom This page will explore the many daily wisdom-thought for the day books available and help you choose the one that best meets your interests and your desires. Started out to be the Top 50 Daily Wisdom books and ended up being over that. Please review all of the categories to find the best type of daily wisdom book for you or for those you care about. This lens has been adopted into the Stocking Stuffer Series featured on Guide To Squidoo Image Credit: Surachai / FreeDigitalPhotos.net books-poetry-writing Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:56:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-breadmaker-recipe I have discovered the best French bread recipe for the bread maker that I have made several times with great results every time. You can have home baked bread anytime of the year without warming up the kitchen. When you want to have healthy food, your own ingredients, no hassle, and exceptional results, you make your own meals using handy gadgets (bread maker and slow cooker are a phenomenal pair anytime). This lens will share the recipe, some minor tips that will ensure you have great results every time and bonus recipes that will show you what you can do with the whole loaf (this is great if you are cooking for one or two people). food-and-cooking Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:37:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bubble-guppies-books-movies-and-toys No matter what age your child is you may know how adorable the Bubble Guppies Books Movies and Toys are and how interested your child is in these creative characters. You have a whole new world to explore and lessons to learn as you follow these tiny beings through an underwater world that only a child can fully understand. Take long adventures through DVD, in books, or in creative play with a toy that will spark your child's imagination. Great gift for your child or grandchild 3 Photo Credit : Amazon.com hobbies-games-toys Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:51:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fractals Learn how to make fractal art using GIMP! Making your own Fractal Art with GIMP is fun and easy to learn. Tiles for Wall Decor and more! You can make your own fractals PLUS explore Forty great fractal wallpapers, 90 top photos, dozens of gifts and resources and every design is fractal inspired. Take a few minutes to enjoy the patterns that math makes. Lots of fractal gifts too -- always popular to receive because they are so much fun to look at. You can make Fractals with GIMP! NEW tutorial shows you step by step. Make your own gifts with your original Fractal Art! Find home decor, wall tiles, gifts, how to make and where to buy fractals of many shapes and sizes. Which are your favorites (chime in the new poll). Image Credit GYPSYOWL (ORIGINAL Fractal Made with GIMP). arts-and-design Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:43:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/steammopshowdown There are many brands of steam mops on the market right now. Once you have decided that the 'steam cleaning' system is what you want, how do you decide which one to buy? This lens will compare the Shark , the H2O ,H2O Mop X5, the Bissell 1867-7, and the Reliable Steamboy T1 steam mop systems. You are encouraged to submit your views, experiences, and insights to help discover the "Best Brand" to buy. Have the joy of a Spring Cleaning without having to wait for spring. Steam is clean and will remove challenging problems without chemicals. Don't miss the second video showdown (submit your steam mop video - see details below - and be featured on this page). Photo Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:36:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/facebook-timeline-cover-art Are you looking for Facebook Timeline Cover Art Banners in a wide variety of styles for yourself or for gifts? You can find a growing collection here and templates starting at $1.99 each.This page has several Facebook Timeline Cover Art Banners made by GypsyOwl and instructions on how to make your own using The GIMP. Use a Pre-Made (for a small one time price). Order pre-made Facebook Timeline Cover Art HERE ($5 Introductory Special -- Limited Time Offer). OR You can use The GIMP Tutorials which I have created to help you make your own Facebook Timeline Cover Art! GypsyOwl has created many GIMP Tutorials. This GIMP Tutorial will show you how to create a Facebook Timeline Cover Art Banner. Updated: I am adding new content regularly and you can find it fast directly under the "Get The Timeline" section below. Newest banners will be added to the top under the "Get The Timeline" section. Big Change: The "Get Timeline" Button is at facebook.com/about/timeline (it may no longer be found on your friend's profile page). LOOK FOR THE BRAND NEW for 2012 SOCIAL BANNER CLUB details at BOTTOM of The Page. Social Banner Club arts-and-design Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:24:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/personalize-and-print-your-own-valentines This page will show you how you can easily Print out Valentine Cards and personalize them. Each year when the school sends out a note saying the kids are going to exchange Valentines many children sit at home and make their own cards. You can make them easily and have fun with this card making craft for kids. Find resources for your card making here. All you need is an internet connection, a printer, and some crayons (or other art supplies). If you want to add another treat you can easily add a toy or candy to the card (but be aware some children may have allergies so unless you have a list of each child's limitations concerning food you might want to add a small toy rather than a edible item. Image Credit : Amazon.com holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:40:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gimptemplatedownloads How to make GIMP Coloring Pages from Your photos. And Mosaic designs with GIMP This page will show you how to make coloring pages from any photograph or image file using GIMP (the free image software). You can also learn how to make the MOSAIC effect with your photos. Want to try something creative and fun? Why not take a photo, make a mosaic and then turn it into a coloring page? Everything you need to do just that is on this page!! The downloads are free. The coloring pages can be used for non-commercial. Use this tutorial to create your own coloring pages as well. More GIMP Tutorials can be found in the Gimp Tutorial Group on Squidoo. Some updates in the past. November 1st 2008 UPDATE: Added GOColorFive.zip (Three more coloring pages to download). PREVIOUS Updates: ...The ZIP File has been fixed. You can download GOColorOne, GOColorTwo, GOColorThree, and/or GOColorFour. I had to remove all but Three-Four Pages and make several Zip files to make it work. This lens has more details about how to use GIMP in your graphic design work. I have included the screen shots to help you manuver through tasks in the program. I have also included some template downloads (by request) to help you get started on some graphics for your lenses (website, blog, etc.). The coloring pages I created with GIMP using my photography are also included and may be downloaded free for non-commercial personal and volunteer setting use. The badge template may be used to create any project you would like. Go ahead and use that one any way you like. All that I ask is that you link back to this lens and allow others to find the original template for free as well. If you have any questions about this part of the permissions feel free to contact me with your questions. Coloring Pages and the GIMP Tutorial design ORIGINAL BY Deb Bryan (@GypsyOwl) Paint Pallet Image Image Credit: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net arts-and-design Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:10:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Inspirational_awakening This page is going to showcase my favorite authors and the books that I love. I can not imagine a world without books. I hope that you discover some that you love as well. Discover the best of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, SARK (Susan Arielle Rainbow Kennedy), Julia Cameron, Scott Peck, Ken Keyes Jr., Neale Donald Walsh, Catherine Ponder, Donna Eden, Robin Sharma, Paula White, James Redfield, Rebecca Wells, Richard Leider (Living On Purpose), and Dr. Helen Schucman (A Course In Miracles). Over 25 exceptional authors and the books that I love. Enjoy!! books-poetry-writing Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:16:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Favorite-Motivational-Movies Have you been inspired by a movie to examine your life and make changes? Has a movie motivated you to try something you've never done before or look at the world through changed eyes? Here's your opportunity to vote for your favorite motivational or inspirational movie. If you don't see your favorite movie listed, please feel free to add it, and don't forget to come back later and vote for it. Tell your friends! Let's see which inspirational movies make it to the top. Please don't add a movie unless it has really been an inspiration to you. This is a companion lens to Favorite Motivational Books. Image Credit: tungphoto / FreeDigitalPhotos.net entertainment Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:24:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/digistamps Watch how to create greeting cards using digital stamps. Buy supplies and watch step by step how to create fabulous cards. Better than traditional stamping techniques (using physical stamping supplies) the digital stamp (aka Digi Stamp) is fast becoming the best alternative to stamp crafts. This page explores digi stamp tutorials and provides resources to help you dive into this fun and creative activity. With these tips and resources you will be making your own projects (paper, fabric and more) to give or sell. Join challenges and win free digital stamps! Digi Darla Digital Stamp Club Sticker by DigitalStampClub See other Digit Stickers arts-and-design Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:27:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gimp-watermark This is another episode of GypsyOwl's GIMP Tutorials! If you have ever wanted to post an image online, perhaps your photos or artwork, but you thought it wouldn't be safe from being used without your permission, then you might have considered a watermark. This tutorial will show you how to create a watermark for your images that you can add time and time again. Create this once and then overlay it on as many images as you want. GIMP is a free image program (software). You can download and use it free. GypsyOwl has created several tutorials about using GIMP for you to learn how to use specific features. This page will focus on creating a watermark. Photo Copyright (c) 2011 GypsyOwl Graphic Design Gallery arts-and-design Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:19:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/romantic-valentines-day-cards-for-him Get your man the perfect card that says just the right thing with these Romantic Valentines Day Cards for Him. Go simple with a classic card or go big with a card package, either way your man will love these Romantic Valentines Day Cards for Him. Image courtesy of Amazon holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:53:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tinman The original Sci-Fi channel movie Tin Man (a remake of the classic Wizard of Oz) is available on DVD and is the source of this spiritual growth metaphor. We are born with gifts, hide them (or have them hidden for us) as children, and spend much of our adult years seeking, uncovering, and rediscovering them. In the 'Tin Man', DG's mother whispers the secret, of how to find the emerald, into DG's ear and uses magic to hide it there. Sometimes our light is hidden for us by our protectors when we are children, sometimes we hide our gifts on purpose to avoid the chastisment of unbelieving people. In DG's case, the emerald held the key to empowerment and it was hidden so that it would not be used for self interest. Are we to find that hidden place 'somewhere over the rainbow', or are we to stay where we are and look within ourselves for the answers? entertainment Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:48:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tagtricks This lens explores fun ways to choose keywords (tags) for your lenses. There are 'technical' ways to find keywords of course. These are 'fun' ways. Use these when you are bored with mass data and just want to have some fun :). This lens started out as a 'how to' find keywords using Wordle. I will be adding new fun ways along the way. Thanks for visiting and Word Power to you! This technique is still as FUN as it was when I first wrote about it almost three years ago (updating today October 2011). I was over on wordle today because I was at a loss for words... Key words that is. But I simply put the URL of the page I was tagging into the wordle machine and out came an image of the most popular words on the page. This is a fast and easy way to remind yourself what is on the webpage. It is always more effective to tag your pages with words that directly apply to the content on the page. Yes, I know, you have bee taught to check the trends, and sure do that, but if you put trendy keywords on a page that has nothing to do with that topic you are at risk of red flags from the search engines. They are not interested in your traffic (that is why SEO is always borderline blackhat). Argue all you want... the reason all the 'research' is going to only be HALF of the effort is because the trends are what people HAVE been looking for. The return traffic will be on pages where people have FOUND what they wanted to find. Traffic isn't enough, you need to be what the person was looking for. Too many hits that leave right way and you are going to stop getting the traffic referred to you. OK... all that said, lets get back to having FUN with this! internet Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:51:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/disney-shower-curtains We have found a few of our favorite Disney Shower Curtains for your bathroom theme decoration. You can use these in the bathroom as a shower curtain or be bold in your decorating projects and use them for other fabulous projects. These are for the shower so will withstand a bit of water...are washable and children love them, so, you can use them in a variety of ways you might not think of. Use a shower curtain to protect a project area when your children are painting or gluing. You can also use a shower curtain as a window covering (let natural light into the room). Use a shower curtain as a wall hanging to decorate any room (bathroom, bedroom, playroom). Let your imagination soar as you re-purpose amazing Disney shower curtains for you home. Photo Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:48:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/slow-cooker-stew Homemade crock pot beef stew is the perfect recipe when you need something hearty and comforting. Crockpot recipes make life easy for those of us who don't always have the time to stand around and prepare a meal. There are a variety of recipes you can make besides crock pot beef stew; recipes like pork roast and pot roast. Using the slow cooker frees up time during the day and room in the kitchen. You can easily put all your ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning before you leave for work and come home to a homemade dinner for the whole family to enjoy. Image Credit food-and-cooking Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:20:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/romantic-valentines-day-cards-for-her Show her how much you care with one of these Romantic Valentines Day Cards for Her. Any woman will love to receive one of these great Romantic Valentines Day Cards for Her. Pick from any style you like to give your love a Romantic Valentines Day from you. Lovely card to show how much you care this Valentines day. Image courtesy of Amazon holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:01:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/raspberry-tart-dolls-and-toys These Raspberry Tart Dolls and Toys have been a fan favorite for three decades! They have evolved over time but remain adorable and a good role model for our little girls. Collectors continue to seek the vintage versions and new little fans are added every year. These Raspberry Tart (aka Torte) dolls and toys include many sizes and from vintage to newest styles. These Strawberry Shortcake gifts are the best. Visit the series including: Strawberry Shortcake, Plum Pudding, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry Tart. Also look for Custard the Cat and Pupcake! Photo Credit : Amazon.com Strawberry Shortcake Doll in Purse: Plum Pudding, Blueberry Muffin, Strawberry Shortcake, Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom & Raspberry Torte (ALL SIX) hobbies-games-toys Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:25:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/personal-shoppers-group Have you wondered how you can shop online with the assistance of a personal shopper? The Squidoo Personal Shoppers Group is the answer. Join us on Facebook, Follow Personal Shoppers Group Blog, Find us on Twitter. We are dedicated to offering the easiest way to shop online you have ever found. We believe you will agree. squidoo-community Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:20:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/comic-con Added NEW LENS AWARDS (Costume lenses on Squidoo) Stop by HERE FIRST to get amazing ideas for costumes and find the best links to websites with up to the minute information. Comic Inspired Posters Galore! Great Costume Tips For Comic Con or ANY Costume Event MY 54 Favorite Fall-Halloween-Costume Lenses, Poster Sale and Costume Tips combined. Make a costume, have a fantastic party, help your community celebrate FALL! Party and Pawty Ideas, Comic and animation inspired posters that make great gifts and add spark to any decor as well as great costume ideas and how to guides. Framed posters are exceptional art pieces that will give your room, office, dorm, classroom, or any area that great energy of the arts and imagination. Each Year The Comic Convention is even More Exciting! Comic Books, Animated Personalities from Movies & TV. This lens is your one stop shopping opportunity to find posters that are inspired by the most facinating genre in today's culture. The 40TH Annual Comic Convention was held July 23-26, 2009 in San Diego California. The 2009 Comic-Con was the most exciting ever! The 40TH Annual Comic Convention knocked all previous events out of the ball park. "2009 promises to be another amazing year, but if you want to be a part of Comic-Con #40, you have to register NOW." ~ The Official Comic Con Website Every imaginable and unimaginable interpretation of the art will be represented and showcased. Old favorites as well as brand new, will intermingle and entertain. Enjoy! (photo credit:Lens Photo above= Amazon.com covers layered collage by GypsyOwl) Marvel Heroes Door Poster 21 in. x 62 in. Buy at AllPosters.com holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:56:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-photograph-food-with-the-canon-powershot-sx40-hs This page is all about my new Canon SX40 HS and How to Photograph Food. Wouldn't you love to have everything you need to create the best photos of food? You can use the photos for great articles, recipes, or even for a food magazine cover. Amazing photographs are in high demand everyday with more and more media you can have the opportunities to enjoy your work (in your personal collection) or to share on print on demand or publications (online and offline). The possibilities are endless, and , this page will show you how you can become a 'food photographer' with a few tools and some practice. photo credit : amazon.com computers-and-electronics Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:39:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/crock-pot-pot-roast Crock Pot Pot Roast is one of the great easy dinner recipes. Beef roast is one of the best roasts to put in the crock pot. A crock pot pot roast is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. Pot roast is the perfect homemade dinner and what's great about cooking it in the slow cooker is that you can add potatoes, carrots, and any other vegetables you may prefer. Image Credit: Flickr food-and-cooking Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:42:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yourflow I was listening to Paula White this morning. She was talking about the book "Caught Between A Dream and A Job"by Delatorro McNeal II I was inspired to write about how to find your passion, to live your dreams, and to discover how to live in your flow. In this lens you will find an exploration process and definition of what it means to "Be In Your Flow", guidelines to discovering your passion(s), ways to practice activities that will nurture your journey toward living in your flow, and applicable steps to enjoy every minute of it. As I was creating this lens, I discovered an opportunity to celebrate people who are living the 'Be In Your Flow' way of life. It is easy to find them all around us. I will celebrate them here, so return often to meet them in the "Be In Your Flow - Exemplar" sections. Previous Exemplars are featured in the Archive Lens I have also included numerous resources for more indepth study of principles of passion, creativity, and spiritual growth. If you would like to join in the journey toward authenticity, this is an exceptional read! culture-and-society Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:19:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/presto-popcorn-popper The most popular and healthiest way to pop popcorn at home is with the Presto Popcorn Popper for the microwave! The easiest to use, easiest to clean up after, best popping results, most healthy and the highest rated microwave popper of all. This page will compare several poppers and how you can buy them. The most popular highest rated popcorn poppers for several styles of popping including microwave popcorn, hot air popcorn and electric corn popping. The Presto Microwave Popcorn Popper beats them all and is the FEATURED popper on this popcorn popper review. Photo Credit : Amazon.com food-and-cooking Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:51:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/decorative-front-porch-ideas After you have your seating and feature placement. Next you will want to select Decorative Front Porch Ideas for the finishing touches on your front porch space. Select decorative items such as topiary, clock, Curtains, other shade and lighting effects. Also consider options such as outdoor board games and dining accessories. You can add several accessories and if you want to shop for seasonal items you can have different decor items for different seasons and different holidays. Make your porch an enjoyable outdoor space that extends your living area. A place for events or family gatherings for day to day use. Photo Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:45:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_zazzle This is a collection of my favorite Zazzle Gallery gift items from multiple Zazzle shops. I have featured several artists here and I would love to feature more so add your Zazzle shop to the plexo so we can visit yours shop as well. Create Your Own Custom Designs & Sell Your Work on Zazzle. See all of my work at GypsyOwl's Zazzle Gallery Tee Shirts, Shoes, Skateboards, Mugs, Mousepads, Greeting Cards, Posters, Ties (Tie Belts), Keyrings, and the list goes on and on. The gift ideas are endless. Pick a design already completed, upload your own design, or customize a design that I have created. Want to make your own Christmas cards? Personalize a skateboard for someone? Or make a T Ball Team a specialized Team Shirt/Hat design? That is also a great idea for any business! Make a dozen shirts/hats with your company logo on them and then donate them to your local youth groups. Have FUN and don't forget to look at my cafepress gallery on squidoo as well. The New Skateboards gave me an idea! If you are going to create a skateboard line, let me know "contact me" and give me the link to your lens or to your website with the promotions. If you create a lens with any zazzle products (or how to use zazzle), I may feature it here. The possibilities are endless. Maybe create a zazzle gallery just for skateboarding gear? T Shirts, Stickers (to decorate the board or other gear), Keds Shoes, A Hoodie, A keyring, and more! arts-and-design Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:44:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lifemadesimple This lens will give you ideas for going paperless at home, at the office, and everywhere in between. Recycle and minimize paper product consumption. Lighten up your physical file storage by keeping only the essential and required physical documents. Create a permanent record of everything before you shred it for recycle. Be sure to discover how to recycle shredded paper to make beautiful home made papers, paper mache' gifts items and home decor, and more. Discover ecopaper.com EcoPaper healthy-living Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:42:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/front-porch-benches Maybe the first to be seen and the longest to be remembered... Front Porch Benches hold a most important place in the decoration of your deck, porch, lawn and garden. The inviting bench will bring you in to rest, to sit with friends to giggle, or to create a memory of your first kiss. A front porch bench is far more than a piece of furniture. It is a memory in the making each and every day. So choose a great bench and make some of the sweetest memories you can think of. Photo Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:52:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/etsy-directory- This lens is dedicated to Etsy.Com and the Delightful Shop Keepers who create such beautiful products for their shops. Etsy is the best place to find HandMade items in endless categories. Name one of the Top 5 Work From Home resources and one of the Top 5 Fastest Growing Industries for the Work At Home Professional, I would like to Honor Etsy.com and those who have found a way to share their passion for the lost art of HandMade wares. Now... I have added my friends Etsy Shop Information here...PLEASE ADD YOUR Etsy Shop or Your Friend's Etsy Shop as well. And Pass This ON!! so that others can Find Etsy Shops and ADD Etsy Shops to this lens. Image: David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net business-and-work Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:10:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fabulous-front-porch-accessories The beginning of a fabulous porch begins with Fabulous Front Porch Accessories you can find the best porch decor from country porch design to modern styles all on this page. This directory will preview several areas of front porch decorating and let you pick the best seating (chairs, outdoor benches, and bench cushions). You will also find tables, fire pit tables and pits, bird baths, table top heaters, front porch swings, patio canopy sets and much more. Everything you wanted to know about decorating your front porch for any events or holiday gatherings or simply for everyday family time allowing you to claim the outdoor space for additional living area. Image Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:10:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_music This lens is focused on the Easy Rock of the 70's and one brilliant YouTube Channel that has creatively put together a few of the most memorable compositions of the time. I have subscribed and added a quick shopping list in case you hear something that you have been searching for. Enjoy the music and please join me in a celebration of the Easy Rock Music of the 70's. It seems to me that the 1970's was all about the music. Music touched out lives, spoke our minds, held our hand during difficult times, celebrated life, and even helped us to understand it when things were a bit confusing. The music tells a tale of people and the complexities of being human in a world that often forgets how precious life is. music Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:09:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/favorite-motivational-books If you are reading this lens, you are not (most likely) one of the people who have never read a book since high school. You have found books that inspired you to live a better life and set higher goals. Other books have motivated you to create a plan and take action to achieve those goals. Still other books have given you the insights and knowledge to make better plans and to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. I've started this list with some of my favorites and I encourage you to vote for your favorite book, or, if it isn't in the list, to add it. This is a companion lens to Favorite Motivational Movies. You're encouraged to spread the word about this lens and to invite others to come and vote. Act on your dream! JD Image Credit: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net books-poetry-writing Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:15:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/carpet-cleaners-hand-held-vs-full-size-models You can have a carpet clean enough for any red carpet event in your home without having to rent bulky cleaners by owning your own affordable carpet cleaner. Gone are the days when we needed to rent a carpet cleaner. Today appliances are affordable and pay for themselves after only two or three uses. It is also more convenient to have the appliance in your home so you do not need to reserve, rent, carry home and then back to the store the same day. This page will showcase handheld, portable, and upright models of carpet cleaners so you can find the best one for yourself or as a gift. Looking for a great housewarming, wedding, back to college or just a "thinking of you" gift? home-and-garden Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:54:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/association-of-work-at-home-women THIS PAGE IS NOT LONGER UPDATED: It is kept online for archival purposes only. SOME links may no longer work and the information is out of date. Thank you. November 8, 2011 Joining The Association of Work at Home Women WILL tap you in to a vast resource bank that is revolutionizing the WAHW and WAHM Industry! WE have Opportunity, Talents, Skills, Motivation, Passion, Compassion, Desire, Faith, Experience, and have Discovered our 'WHY' as a result of Carrie Wilkerson : The Barefoot Executive! And NOW this dynamic woman has manifested a massive action, massive platform, and massive organization to expand our leverage. Are you a work at home woman working alone or are you a work at home woman working with THE Association of Work at Home Women? Prioritize! Let's stop apologizing for "...just working from home" and establish the NEW INDUSTRY that IS classified as Barefoot Executive. Say it with me... I AM A BAREFOOT EXECUTIVE! I am a member of THE AWHW! I am WOMAN ... Hear Me ROAR! Association of Work at Home Women business-and-work Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:33:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/adults-digital-stamp-club Coloring is fun at any age, but for older adults it may be even more of an essential activity. When physical activity becomes more and more of a challenge (due to aging or disability) older adults begin to seek out meaningful activities which require less physical strain. Coloring pages (to use with pencils, markers or paint) are a great solution. The biggest problem is the everyday coloring pages are designed with young children in mind. This page will show you how Digital Stamp Club can help. Consider a membership gift for yourself or someone you love. Image Credit Kittikun AtsawintarangkulFree Digital Photos . Net hobbies-games-toys Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:45:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/floral_graphics This is a GIMP Tutorial Group Lens. Part of a series of free GIMP tutorials. This tutorial is A showcase of my floral graphic designs. Examples of photographs used to create photo art. Discriptions of applications used to create the photo art work. Suggestions for design applications (product suitability), as well as products available for sale using the designs in the showcase. GIMP TUTORIAL Participants are encouraged to visit the GIMP Tutorial Group Headquarters and sign in to the Participants discussion book. You can use the link plexo to share a lens that uses your graphic designs or simply post a link to the image. education Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:02:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/motivational_people In this lens you will find my favorite motivational people and links to the lenses about them. Watch for new lenses about Mike Dooley, SARK, Shawn Snyder, Catherine Ponder, Rebbie Straubing, Anastacia Drake, Julie Fleming-Brown, Mary Robinson Reynolds, Julie Jordan Scott, Emelisa Mudle, Walt Disney, Victoria Castle, Donna Eden and more. squidoo-community Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:18:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-pots-and-pans These are the Best Pots and Pans to replace all of your non-stick cookware because instead of non-stick materials (which have been found to be unhealthy) this set uses a 'Stainless Steel' technology. We have overlooked how easy stainless steel is to clean and how long lasting it is. Also, it has a way of distributing heat much better than counterparts. In other words... you can cook at lower temperature (the heat is well distributed) and lower heat means better cooking with less sticking. A very small amount ( a few drops) of water or olive (or cooking spray) will keep the surface coated so you will not have food sticking on to the pan. Also the clean up is always easy. If something sticks (from overheating or problematic foods such as cheese and eggs) then you can easily wash the pan (see washing videos on this page). You will be glad you found a good alternative to non-stick and your pots and pans will last a lifetime. Photo Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:20:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/no-knead-bread-recipe You can have the best bread at home with no-knead bread recipe "Kneadlessly Simple" recipe book. This page will show you how and help you find the basic and specialty supplies you will need to make delicious and easy to make no-knead bread. You can make bread with a bowl and a spoon... and a few simple ingredients. Then pour the mixture into a baking pan (or the cookware you can find here). No fuss, no-knead bread that you and your family will love. Have that home made bread flavor and comfort without the hassle of kneading the dough. Photo Credit : Amazon.com food-and-cooking Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:34:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/maternity-halloween-costumes-for-pregnant-women Maternity Halloween Costumes are a great way to show off that belly this year. Attention grabbing maternity Halloween costumes for pregnant women that are just so flattering. Here is a great variety of maternity Halloween costumes that you can pick and choose from. If you are looking for some cute maternity Halloween costumes for your preggers friends or maybe for yourself please take a look at some of the styles from Amazon, Ebay, Target, Zazzle and other retailers. All your maternity Halloween costumes in one place. These costumes are cute and comfortable and will accommodate your ever growing figure. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:11:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/easy_designs The following lens will take you step by step as you create your own unique designs using an ordinary scanner. But first, I will show you several of the designs that I have already created. You are welcome to purchase any of them as well. To create your own customized design, continue reading past the example design section of the lens. This easy design idea will show you how to make a customized tote bag for hobbies, books, shopping, and more. A unique way to organize all of your passions, make gifts, diaper totes, lunch for the office, and a list of ideas that will spark your imagination. Be sure to join the Virtual Quilt Project by creating a lens about your work (this design idea or any other) and allow us to use the image on the virtual quilt to benefit Convenant House. Email This Lens To A Friend---> (Click on Spinning Owl Sculpture education Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:01:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/twitterbackgrounds I am making this page about Customized Twitter Backgrounds because I have been creating them for clients as part of the product / service line in my NEW Lens Builder VA Service. This lens will show you samples of Twitter Backgrounds I have created, show you how to commission me to create a twitter background for you (or as a gift for your friends), and will also show you where to find DIY resources so you can give it a try yourself. GypsyOwl is the right choice for your Guide To Squidoo. Twitter Backgrounds, Squidoo Lens Creation (Tips and / or Let Me Build Your Lens For You), "New Squid" Tutorials, GIMP Tutorials, and More. If you are a DIYer or want to Commission someone else to get the job done, You have come to the right place! business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:23:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/wishing_on_a_star Stars! The Stars in the sky, in the movies, in music, and much more. Lyrics, Videos, DVD resources, and just about everything about STARS. Gifts for people who love stars. Beginning a lens about stars, I want to highlight the most honored song about stars. "The Star Spangled Banner" is a song I grew up with and have always loved. This lens is a journey, about stars. The popular and the soon to be popular songs, lyrics, movie titles, great gifts for anyone who loves stars, and music videos to enjoy while you are on this trek to discover the magic and facination with stars. Wishing On A Star Buy at AllPosters.com Photo CreditAll Posters entertainment Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:57:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/carriewilkerson Carrie Wilkerson is The Barefoot Executive. Founder and President of AWHW.ORG , Author of The Barefoot Executive: The Ultimate Guide for Being Your Own Boss and Achieving Financial Freedom, BOSS EVENT 2010 , Pink Slip Power Program, 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 Mom Flict, Keynote Speaker at Terry Wygal's Blueprint to Financial Freedom, Executive Director of Online Profits$ and so much more as you will learn on this lens. Carrie Wilkerson is an extraordinary person in so many ways. She has redefined what it means to work from home and has created an industry that will serve 'work at home' women in ways beyond success in their business. business-and-work Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:46:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups/gimp This group is for The GIMP Workshop Educational Lens Series and Participant Lenses that use GIMP to create graphic design, art, photos, or other images that are created with GIMP. To participate in the workshops, simply sign in the guestbook and begin. This is a self-paced workshop. education Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:36:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/moregimp Workshop OPEN. This is the second GIMP lens* to explore the capabilites of the application and to share some tips to using features in the program. I will show you step by step how to create the 'Flower and Bee' image. We will also create a banner. *You can explore any of the lenses in any order. GIMP TUTORIAL Participants are encouraged to visit the GIMP Tutorial Group Headquaters and sign in to the Participants book. You can use the link plexo to share a lense that uses your graphic designs or simply post a link to the image. arts-and-design Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:25:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/foam-playground-tiles One of the safest ways to prevent injuries due to falls is installing Foam Playground Tiles which come in a variety of materials and applications and are a great way to ensure your child is safe while playing outdoors. Especially under areas where falls are most common such as the jungle gym, climbing domes, bottom of the slide, and other areas where a fall is likely to happen. If you are unable to cover the whole play yard, then, target the problematic areas first and then over time you can add to the ground cover. When you are landscaping is the best time to ensure there is a well cushioned ground cover (sand or soil and grass planting). Photo Credit : Amazon.com hobbies-games-toys Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:49:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/GypsyOwl_Motivator Everyone can use a bit of motivation each and every day. Take a moment to reflect upon those things that inspire you. Spend some time in BLISS (choose to nurture yourself and your creativity). I know we all are busy and we have overwhelming responsibilities, but that should never be an excuse to be burned out!! Make a decision to "sharpen the saw" and each moment of every day can be better than ever!! Updated: Added The Innovator blog and twitter feed! "You Must connect with James Fuller (HIGHLY Recommended), for a continuous stream of positivity tweets and inspiration."~GypsyOwl on Squidoo Also, I have added many more motivational lens recommendations. Remember... You can make the world a better place. Motivate your day with a decision to have a great one! Daily Thought -Inspirational Media And People who are transforming our world. Share your favorite world changer - or share how you are changing the world. Be sure to add a quote and vote on the quotes listing. Chime IN anywhere on this lens that you can. INTERACTION is a Motivator! :D culture-and-society Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:05:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blueberry-muffin-dolls-and-toys These are the best selling top quality Blueberry Muffin Dolls and Toys for girls and collectors of all ages. Dolls and toys from the Hasbro Strawberry Shortcake collection. Find links to Strawberry Shortcake, Plum Pudding, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry Tart as well as Custard the cat and Pupcake the dog (the Strawberry Shortcake friends adorable pets). These dolls and toys have been an all time favorite for three decades. Over the years they have evolved and today you can find the classics as well as the newest version here on Blueberry Muffin Dolls and Toys! Photo Credit : Amazon.com hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:59:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/three_women Three Women - SARK - Donna Eden - Catherine Ponder - A Healing Journey of Mind, Body, & Spirit. Three women who have changed my life by teaching me how to think in new ways, take actions that make me feel more confident, to heal the past, and instill hope for today. They can show you how to heal your life as well. I wanted simple straight forward answers and I wanted them to transform my life. I wanted to know why I didn't feel like getting out of bed, why I kept picking partners who were not emotionally available, why I had attacks of unworthiness. I wondered why I couldn't let go of past hurts, why I would give up on goals and dreams that I was passionate about, right when it appeared I was so close to achieving them. I was a student ready for a teacher who could make sense of my life and could heal the years of pain that had started to paralyze me. What I found was release from the past, hope for the future, and passion for today. I found what is important to me and how to learn to manifest it in my life. I received moments of peace, followed by hours of peace of mind, and slowly this peace of mind became a consistent companion. Those first moments of silence were terrifying! I had never experienced peace of mind before, so, at first the experience caused a state of panic. I discovered that thoughts, emotions, and actions were interdependent, like gears working in the back of my mind, they guided me into every decision and every situation. I discovered that I had the capability to change my thoughts, balance my emotions, and take control of my choices and my actions. I discovered my authentic self. That is how I am living my dreams today. I would like to share with you the three women I consider to be the most instrumental teachers in my transformation. I would like to introduce you to SARK, Donna Eden, and Catherine Ponder. Three women who changed my life; Three women who can heal your life as well. books-poetry-writing Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:16:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/withtheheart Included in this lens: The Movie and The Book (Thank You YOUTUBE). Listen to this heart felt story about the Little Prince again today. As I ponder dialog, symbolism, and so much more contained within the classic story "Little Prince", I realize that it is simply the most tender and human story I have ever read. I will share how this story and the quotes from the book have become so important to my everyday life and share insights in this treasured classic. entertainment Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:28:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/unique-front-porch-tables The Unique Front Porch Tables on this page are going to span a variety of uses you may be interested in every one of them. First we will explore dining on the porch. Then conversation tables (fire pits, coffee tables), and finally we will explore game tables for the porch. No matter what activity you are planning on your porch, there is a table for that. You can have fold away, half fold, drop leaf, and much more. The collections we have found are all unique and you are sure to find one or more of them are perfect for your front porch decorating. Photo Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:31:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cincopa-photo-gallery-for-your-website Would you like to have a tool to dynamically display your images that is "fully compatible with several CMS programs like WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, TypePad, MediaWiki, Ning, Blogger, vBulletin, Weebly, WordPress MU and Buddy Press" and is easy to use? That is want I wanted to find and finally I have. Cincopa offers a dynamic tool kit with a variety of options. This page will focus on the Photo Gallery product line. The beauty of it is this: There are three easy steps (select a skin style, upload the photos, generate a code to put into a page or widget on your website). That's it! If you have any additional questions about how to use the tools you can find the Video Tutorials to help you with a variety of specific tasks. internet Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:54:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/strawberry-shortcake-dolls-and-toys These Strawberry Shortcake Dolls and Toys are the best most popular toys and dolls you can find. The Strawberry Shortcake character (by hasbro) has been a favorite for over three decades. You will find dolls, toys, shoes and more. These Strawberry Shortcake gifts are the best. Visit the series including: Strawberry Shortcake, Plum Pudding, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry Tart. Also look for Custard the Cat and Pupcake! Photo Credit : Amazon.com hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:52:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-selling-nook-e-reader Are you looking for a great reliable E-reader? The Nook e-reader was picked by Money Magazine as the top pick for a e-reader. Nook works great for reading when traveling or at home relaxing. The Nook E-Reader makes the perfect gift or as a treat for yourself. The Nook is available in several models and includes all the latest features. Featured below are the best selling Nook E-Readers available this season. computers-and-electronics Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:17:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-multi-function-crafting-machines If you make arts and crafts, you know how much room each machine can take up. Well free up some room with the Best Multi-Function Crafting Machines. This space saving crafting machines can do almost everything you need done. These affordable Multi-Function Crafting Machines make great gifts for scrap booking moms or for craft loving kids. Image Credit: Amazon arts-and-design Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:47:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/slow-cooker-chicken-noodle-soup This is my favorite homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup recipe that is easy to make and made with egg noodles and skinned chicken breast. This is good anytime of year but especially when the days are cold. It is easy to make and always a comfort food. Also great in the summer when you want a hearty meal without warming up the kitchen. Serve this with a homemade bread maker recipe I also enjoy often. This is the best chicken noodle soup you can make for your family and you get to serve the chicken breast on the side. Image Credit : Amazon.com food-and-cooking Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:18:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/front-porch-decorating When you are looking for the best Front Porch Decorating ideas you are going to want to find the resources we have put together here. Find out how easy decorating your porch can be when you start with one or two standards (furniture and lighting for example) then add a decorative pattern (depending on the season) accent this with a pillow. Photo Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:50:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/windows-7-computer-under-500 I found myself going shopping for a Windows 7 Computer under $500 and wanted to share the results of my searching. There isn't anything worse than finding yourself looking at your computer that is crashed. This can be a nightmare. If you want to buy a windows 7 computer for under $500 you are going to find the best options here. Buying a computer is an investment and you will want to have a few key ideas in mind when you start. This page talks about three of the most important things to look for when you are buying a new computer. Photo Credit : Amazon.com computers-and-electronics Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:11:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_howto Day 59...All Is Well! Over 50 quality lenses ready for inspection by the Giant Squid Angels. Time to put them under a microscope and make some last minute touch ups. This lens is an outline of what I did to meet the qualifications in 60 days and how you can do the same thing and get the same results. Will You Be Ready for The October Qualifications? squidoo-community Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:08:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gimp3 GIMP Tutorial Group Lens. Ingredients: Nature, camera, pc, GIMP, and lots of imagination! This lens will showcase more great GIMP graphic design and photo art. Some great tips for how to create your own images, and lots of fun. GIMP TUTORIAL Participants are encouraged to visit the GIMP Tutorial Group Headquarters and sign in to the Participants discussion book. You can use the link plexo to share a lens that uses your graphic designs or simply post a link to the image. arts-and-design Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:12:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-shopping-decorations-cards-gifts-and-2012-calendars There are basically four steps to having an organized holiday. They are 1)Cards, 2)Decorations, 3)Gifts, and 4)The New Year Calendars. There isn't much more to it than that. Except for the food, but, that is another few dozen pages all to itself. This page will show you several ways to fill the order for the four basic essentials and in a way that is personalizes and customization touches that will make your holidays memorable for years to come. Keep it simple, make it yourself or buy it handmade (or machine made) we have covered all the bases and given you a tour though the steps to memorable holidays. Take one step at a time... Image Credit: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:27:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/usb-accessories-for-winter These fun USB Accessories For Winter are perfect for the coming cold. USB Accessories For Winter will get you in the spirit of the season or could keep you warm when the snow starts to drift in. Image Courtesy of Amazon computers-and-electronics Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:30:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yourflow_guest Watch for the "Be In Your Flow" Revival in 2012! Updates, Polls, Special Featured Lensmasters and Award Winners! Visit this lens to nominate, vote, join the award winners group, and more. What is an Exemplar of Be In Your Flow Synergy? Who is an Exemplar of Be In Your Flow Synergy? All of this and the archives of those who have been recognized. It is my honor to have the opportunity to meet so many beautiful people who resonate the Be In Your Flow synergistic approach to expression through passion. I will feature up to 16 lensmaster's lenses each month. Nominations may be submitted on this lense. Remember: The winners are posted to the original lens Go With The Flow vs Be In Your Flow during the week/month that they win (features run time varies). All of the winners are archived here on this lens. If you have a winning lense, be sure to join the new group for "Be In Your Flow Exemplar Award winners" NOTE: You may submit the winning lens(es) to the group (to be featured) and submit your lensography as well( it will show on Group Member List but, will not be featured. Lensmasters are featured (so you already will have a link to your profile from the group homepage). Visit each of these Lensmasters to remind them how much we all appreciate them. Please contact me if you have any questions and accept my apology for this being a developing concept from the start. I do hope that every one knows my primary goal is to Thank You for your inspiration and your kindness. squidoo-community Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:33:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/myinfolens Submit your Charity Lenses for a Special Feature Award. Grab the badge right away!! The new submisssions will be added to the current showcase lens (or special feature series). This lens is for submissions for the current special feature lens created by GypsyOwl. Submit your lens for addition to special lenses here. Your submissions will be lenses that donate (minimum 20% of lens royalty) to charity. Any topics are welcome. This is a growing collection of lenses that benefit charity. nonprofits Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:58:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/digital-zazzle-how-to-customize-gifts-and-gadgets Things sure have changed since my grandmother's days. She would talk about "store bought" items as if they were the most precious things in the world. Nowadays, the rare items are handmade. But, before I get off track, let's take a look at how you can combine handmade flair with that "store bought" excitement of days gone by. Pull up your chair and have our pencils handy to take notes. We are going to combine digital stamping, gimp, and zazzle to create a keepsake which you can customize for any occasion. DigiDarlas_Flower_GIMP by DigitalStampClub arts-and-design Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:08:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/virtual_quilt This event is over. This page is staying online for ARCHIVAL PURPOSES ONLY> THE information will not be updated. Thank you to all who participated and made a difference! 2010 Charity Awareness! Skip all the lens information and go straight to Covenant House's Website. HELP THEM so they can continue to provide the Hope and Shelter to Homeless Teens. I'm here to at least in a small way, remind the TEENS that they are Remarkable, and that they are Loved! "Need to Talk? Call Nineline 1-800-999-9999" Please JOIN ME and others as we connect with these young people and with each other on a journey of Christmas Blessings! nonprofits Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:28:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/for_dad Gifts, activities, and memorable ways to say 'Thanks Dad' any time of the year. Christmas, his birthday, Father's Day, or just out of the blue "I was thinking of you, Dad" gifts. Shopping for Dad can be one of the most important challenges we are faced with. This is the best idea for Dad I've seen yet! Celebrate your Dad all year long. entertainment Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:40:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/billie-hunt This lens will introduce you to Billie Hunt and the Billie Hunt Ministries. Discover Bible Studies, Family Worship Services, and related information for Houston Texas and surrounding areas. There are MAPS on the Lens to help you find each of the scheduled meetings. Don't miss Billie Hunt Ministries on Facebook, Billie Hunt Ministries . Billie's new book %u200E"Take The Journey To Your Dreams" by Billie Hunt Now posted to Billie Hunt Ministries Online Store and don't forget to look for the Audio Series "Lord, Teach Me To Forgive" There are several amazing books, CDs and much more at the Online Store! Jesus tied your faith to your relationships. We cannot expect God to do miracles for us, if we are not willing to do the work of human relationship and a great part of that is learning to forgive. ~ Billie Hunt excerpt from "Lord, Teach Me To Forgive" culture-and-society Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:14:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-baking-and-dessert-cookbooks-2011 The best baking and dessert cookbooks are right here. For the top rates, best selling baking and dessert recipe cookbooks with detailed instructions and full color images. Baking for the holidays will be a snap when you have the best baking and dessert cookbooks. Christmas recipe, Thanksgiving recipes, Easter recipes are made simple when you have the best baking and dessert cookbooks at your disposal. Keep these great references up in your cupboards for those times when you want to bake a masterpiece. Here is a selection of the best baking and dessert cookbooks of 2011. food-and-cooking Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:15:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cakeorcandles The discussion continues regarding the concept that, as Rabbi Daniel Lapin, author and scholar, says "Money is Spiritual, not physical." He continues "...making money is like lighting a candle from other candles that are already lit around us..." We do not take away from anyone else. He says "...you do not get friends as a result of getting money, you get money as a result of having friends." He continues to add "...we serve, wealth returns as an exchange, we are rewarded with prosperity for serving others." This lens will introduce you to Rabbi Daniel Lapin, share insights about The Cake or Candles Principle and how to change our thinking about wealth and prosperity. Rabbi Daniel Lapin's book "Thou Shall Prosper: 10 Commandments for Making Money" is filled with the secrets of ancient hebrew principles that will prove there is dignity and morality in living a purposeful prosperous life. education Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:35:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bepreparedbook This is the most important be prepared book you will ever need. Note: I'm submitting for permissions but at this time I am unable to put anything from the book here. So I am going to tell you why we all need a copy of this book and assure you that The book is everything I had hoped it would be. On March 14th, 2011 I plugged my CD-Rom version of "Making the Best of Basics Family Preparedness Handbook" into my computer's CD Rom Drive and I haven't be more impressed with a guidebook about preparing yourself and your family ever before! This is by far the best most comprehensive resource book you ever will need. As I said, I am unable to put any part of the book here so I will tell you about why we all need a copy and the times when we will be the most excited that we have it. I will suggest that you get BOTH the CD-Rom and the hard copy of this book! Seriously! I am going to get the Hard Copy ASAP so in the event I can not access the information on my computer I will have it on hand. healthy-living Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:24:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hawaii-beach-shores-iphone-apple-cases Do you love Hawaiian Beaches? Have you ever been to Hawaii? Its amazing how majestic it is there and you always want to take a piece of it with you. These are Hawaiian Beach Apple product cases and covers for your everyday life. These Hawaiian Beach Apple iPhone and iPad Cases. Hawaiian Beach iPhone Cases and Covers are great for when you just wish you were on vacation. What better way to carry a piece of Hawaii with you than with the thing you hold most; you're Hawaiian Beach iPhone Cases and Covers! travel-and-places Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:42:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/deborahbryan I am Deb Bryan, aka Mom, Grandma and online... "GypsyOwl", I am an artist, writer, online business coach. My passion is helping people. I have been using GIMP for 7 years for all of my artwork, photography and web graphics. My article topics are varied and include: GIMP Tutorials, Consumer Reviews, Motivation-Inspiration, and of course anything having to do with visual art crafts cooking and simple joys in life. My tradmark motto is "Nurture Your Creativity squidoo-community Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:57:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_homepage GypsyOwl's Home Page is a Master List of GypsyOwl's Lens Collection. GypsyOwl's Lenses fall into a variety of topics so, this is the place to find the topic area you are looking for. About GypsyOwl: Artist - Writer - Student - Volunteer - Mentor - Mother - Grandmother - Living My Dream and Passionate about sharing my spiritual journey. I am an artist. My artwork and photo art can be seen on my lenses as well as at my galleries. I have listed galleries and other virtual habitat information here as well. This LensMaster is celebrating a Milestone-Click Here to Visit the 100Th Lens squidoo-community Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:13:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/country-porch-swings You can find the best Country Porch Swings in a variety of styles from bench swings, to chair swings, gliders and ropes or chain swings. Even the amazing chair lounger swing for your unique porch decorating project. The porch decorating series has gathered the most unique and amazing country porch and modern porch style swings for you. You are going to enjoy shopping for your porch swing as much as you will enjoy spending an afternoon on the porch with tea and a good book. Great for an intimate evening, a gathering of friends, a family outdoor picnic and more. The porch of your home becomes a comfortable extension of the home and you create a great place for friends and family to enjoy together. Photo Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:22:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/walkinyourdestiny_Part2 This has been a challenging lens to create. I found myself getting too busy to work on it on purpose. Recently I was reading a fellow lensmaster's story, and realized that the only thing that has been holding me back is fear. So, I have made a decision to create this lens about my journey in recovery from alcoholism. I share this story with humility and hope that if even one person finds the way out of active addiction for even one day, it will have been worth the relative slight emotional discomfort. Remember that we can accomplish any task for one day. Each morning we make a decision again. The simple one day at a time concept, as modeled in the 12 step recovery method, is the beginning of a journey that will set us free. photo credit:Amazon.com education Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:33:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-theme-ideas Here are some of the best Halloween theme ideas for your Halloween party or gathering this year. Whether you are having a Halloween bash for kids or adult, these Halloween theme ideas will work best. If you are like me, then you can take an idea or spark of imagination and run with it. When I am trying to find the good Halloween theme ideas I just look around me. I search for Halloween theme ideas online with pictures and shopping sites, sometimes I walk the aisles of the retail stores looking for inspiration. However you find your Halloween theme ideas I hope some of these help you with your party ideas. Halloween decorating ideas are not always easy for everyone but if you just start taking a look at some of the Halloween theme ideas we have here, I'm sure you will be able to come up with something unique of your own. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:57:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ebookcoversbygypsyowl The Art of eBook Branding by GypsyOwl Deborah Bryan. "When buyers judge a book by its cover you will have what it takes to make the sale." In this age of transition, as we awaken to our inate abilities and our interdependance with each other, we have discovered that now more than ever it is important to share our knowledge. One way to accomplish this is through information products. One of the most challenging aspects of marketing a digital information product is impact. You can create the memorability and impact by marketing with a dynamic presentation. There are challenges at every stage of the E-Book creation process and I hope to provide you with resources, information and services to promote success. My EBook VA (aka GypsyOwl) business-and-work Sat, 08 May 2010 23:35:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/poinsetta-gift-items Find original artwork gift items on Etsy, Zazzle and CafePress with traditional and abstract poinsetta (aka poinsettia) designs. Discover new ways you can use this beautiful design for gift giving. Discover the meanings often associated with the poinsetta and how to care for your ponsettia plant. Enjoy your Shopping! Be sure to drop by the guestbook (at the bottom of this lens) and let us know what items you really like. You may also enjoy the videos located just before the quest book. The first is about how to care for your Poinsettia and the second is a funny song you are sure to enjoy. arts-and-design Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:29:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/crock-pot-chuck-roast Make your own crock pot chuck roast recipe with my simple, homemade instructions.  Easy step by step directions for a delicious chuck roast in the crock pot that your family and friends are going to love.  Chuck roast is a fairly inexpensive meat to purchase and when you prepare it in the crock pot you save time and money. Crock pot roast is the ultimate comfort food for those cold months when you just don't want to work hard in the kitchen. Crock pot recipes are so wonderful because you can just stick your ingredients in and be done with it.  Ten minutes turns into a great homemade chuck roast 6-8 hours later.  You can add potatoes, carrots and all your favorite vegetables as a side dish right inside the crock pot. Featured Image: AllPosters.com food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:56:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/365flowers-365days What do you get when you combine 365 Days of Photos with a few Squidoo-Redgage-Zazzle peeps? What you get is a collection of remarkable images as well as customizable GIFTS (for yourself and others). At first I couldn't see how I would find the time to make a daily challenge part of my routine. Then I realized it would be a brief moment each day that would be that 'self nurturing' time I've been needing to replace in my life. At one time I would give myself a lot of time each day to nurture my creativity. Then busy-ness got in the way and little by little there are no new crafty projects in progress. Then the 365 Day Challenge surfaces and makes me want to share my floral photography in a creative and BRILLIANT way. There are several reasons to participate in challenges like the 365 Day Challenge started by my dear friend WhiteOak50! The most important one of all is to have FUN! I will be showing you each of the challenge participants contributions and sharing the community links. ENJOY! This page is changing everyday due to daily updated feeds and daily submissions to the 365flowers challenge so drop by everyday to see more beautiful flowers! arts-and-design Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:35:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidposterous We have new Lens Sightings Angels to Introduce to YOU. We also have upcoming winter themes to share (watch around November 6 when we have the second annual Birthday for Lens Sightings). We also have a great FANPAGE on FACEBOOK! Find out more here on this lens. Posterous is an exceptional platform to use to promote your Squidoo Lenses. Please join the fastest growing Squid Lens Sightings community and set up your Posterous today (OR connect with other lensmasters from your existing Posterou account so we can find you). squidoo-community Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:17:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/demandthedebate This page is no longer updated and is kept online for Archival Research ONLY. ************************************************************************************************ Is Gwen Ifill a nonpartisan?Update:According to DemandTheDebate correspondents, the McCain-Palin camp suggests that moderator Gwen Ifill may not be nonpartisan enough to moderate the debate. Previously posted on this lens: Debate Suspension, Debate Reinstatement, Economic Crisis :Burning Down The House,and more. culture-and-society Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:04:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups/holidaycooperative The Very Best Group of Squidoo Holiday Shopping Lenses! Shop, be inspired, find holiday information, exchange ideas, discover tips, and find the best shopping recommendations all in one place. This lens has been adopted into the Stocking Stuffer Series featured on Guide To Squidoo I have moved the group application area toward the bottom of the lens. Please enter your wish to join in the first section and links to your lenses in the second section (note: both areas submissions will need to be approved before they post. Thank you for understanding). You must submit a comment (so we add you as a lensmaster to the group). You must submit links to your Squidoo lenses so we add your lens to the group. Remember: There are TWO THINGS you need to do to join 1) Add a comment below to add YOU as a lensmaster to this group 2) Add your lens link to the next section to add your LENS to this group. Follow the links above to each of the two sections to complete your application. Thank You and Welcome to The HSC!! holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:24:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_cafepress I have gathered together the most popular items from my gift shop. So you have the best of the best from my Studio. All of these designs are Photography, Digital Art, or Photo Art (combination of photography and artwork). ENJOY! Be sure to visit the shop for larger views of each item and use the 'send this to a friend' feature to email people you know will love the item you are viewing. (Find the Email to a friend in the sidebar as well as in the Guestbook on this lens). Sign my Guestbook! Please let me know what you think of the work. After You see this lens, be sure to visit my NEW Fun Shoes lens Open Your Own Zazzle Gallery Online for FREE - Make Your Own Custome Shoe Design! Make them as gifts, for yourself, or to make money. OPEN Your Own CafePress Shop for FREE - Make Your Own fabulous products for yourself, as gifts, or to make money See The 'GypsyOwl CafePress Contest' Squidoo Lensmaster Winners Click Here or Click on The Banner arts-and-design Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:01:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/walkinyourdestiny This Lens is my conversation with myself relating to the things I have learned and the discussion I heard one day (the day I created this lens). This is Part 1: (Part 2 came much much later and got to the heart of the matter - My journey in recovery). This lens is A very personal walk through a belief system transformation... from survivor to conqueror. Have you ever been called a survivor? Did you know that there is a 'survivor syndrome', I will call it, that keeps us blocked from moving forward after a crisis? This lens is about moving past being a survivor, striving for our good, and moving forward as a conqueror "walking in our destiny." culture-and-society Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:27:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nataliebrown This lens will introduce you to Natalie Brown. Discover her projects, websites, music and much more. Natalie Brown; Born in Canada, Natalie Brown's passion for music was nurtured from a young age by her involvement in theater, gospel music, creative writing and local session work as a vocalist and writer. Upon deciding to pursue a professional music career, she moved to California and was selected to sing with internationally acclaimed Gospel recording artist Ron Kenoly during his "Welcome Home" tour in 1996. She toured around the USA and upon returning to California, Natalie studied with world-renowned vocal instructors Seth Riggs (Stevie Wonder, Tevin Campbell, Deborah Cox) and Dave Stroud (Terry Ellis of En Vogue, Rosie Gaines). Natalie's debut album was released in late 2000 and contained thirteen original songs. Created with a thoughtful range of subject matter, tempo and mood throughout the album, "Let The Candle Burn" was enthusiastically welcomed by fans and industry personnel alike. She painted an interesting tapestry of sound on an album that included carefree, upbeat tracks, mid-tempo chillout songs and sweet soulful ballads. Continue music Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:53:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/seethelight What is guided visualization? What is the concept behind the practice? How can visualization be used in practical application? What can be expected as a result of practicing these techniques? Where to begin? How to follow the process? How do I know what I really want? How to visualize with a partner? Attuning to the center of your being. Tapping into the power of thought. Changing self and changing personal space. We ask all This And Much More This lens is a reinactment of a weekend workshop that I facilitated in 1999. I discovered the handbook a few days ago while I was creating a lens about scanning your life into a DVD (one of my organization lenses). If you would like to practice or teach the art of creative visualization, this lens will help you begin and offer resources for indepth study. education Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:32:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/peach-pastry-homemade-calzone-style I was looking at a lens today and got the idea I could use the way the calzone was put together to make a peach pie type pastry. Check out the inspiration lens CLICK HERE . This would make a great dessert to take to a party or to have on Sunday bunch. Use any pie shell you have handy and use one can pie filling. That is it! Find out more below. Photo Credit : Deb Bryan food-and-cooking Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:52:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/GO_ART Creating Art has been a GIMP & GO experience every day. I share my work and how it is used for great product design. Workshop information - How To Use GIMP for more than just artwork. Resources for artists and more. My artwork is a combination of photography and my love of nature. I am a phtographer, and an artist. That is how I began creating photo art. I love to create digital artwork because it requires less space without losing the creativity nurturing that is very important to me. The effort that I put into it results in beautiful work as well. I love to paint, draw, color, take photos, create digital art, and I also take my creativity into other areas such as cooking, sewing, writing, and teaching others how to nurture their creativity. I will share my work, some of the techniques I use, how I use that work to create exceptional product designs, and how you can begin to explore this wonderful medium as well. arts-and-design Sun, 17 May 2009 13:46:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/learn-squidoo-today This is the first of a series of lenses we will use to create special features at Learn Squidoo Today. This lens will focus on the survey. The About Me Survey is for lensmasters only. If you are not a lensmaster please create your Squidoo account first New Squid. Lensmasters: Log in and answer each of the questions and we will use the information you provide to create a page about you on Learn Squidoo Today. squidoo-community Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:17:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_GIMPfilters GIMP is packed with little wizards! It is a delight to discover a new feature and than to share it in the tutorial series. This tutorial will cover the Filter called Filmstrip (which is found on the Filter Dropdown menu when you are hovered over 'Combine'). Ready to get started? We are going to make this... arts-and-design Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:15:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_blogtalkradio I recently discovered Blog Talk Radio and also discovered that there are an enormous number of shows to choose from. So, I have decided to write a showcase lens that will help you find the best shows (my personal favorites) to listen to while you build your lenses. My favorites are motivational, transformative, inspiring, and will give you information, insight, and personal development all bundled into anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. And the best part is, it is radio, so open a new browser and listen while you work, make dinner, put your feet up, or any number of activities. And, if you are compelled to get involved, you can call in and talk to the hosts. This is a dynamic medium that surprisingly I have not discovered until now. Hopefully this lens will help you to discover it as well. education Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:04:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blue-appliance-collection If you are looking for items to add to your blue appliance collection you will find a variety of floor, counter top, and built in items to choose from. Blue appliances are beautiful and timeless. This collection showcases some of the everyday essentials as well as unique items that would make awesome gifts for anyone who adores blue appliances and home decor. If you are shopping for "BLUE" kitchen, utility, living, bathroom, and bedroom items you will find them here. This series will explore customer reviews, product features, and when available care information for your appliance. This is dedicated to those who have or dream of having a wide range of BLUE kitchen applicances. Image Credit : Amazon.com home-and-garden Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:27:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/flipthislink_awards Have you wondered HOW to create the best Squidoo lenses? This is my favorite list of resources. I had a contest, and collected as many of the best as I could find. Now you can add your favorites as well. The historic announcement "The Flip This Link Contest Winners are HERE!" was a huge rally. (on Squidoo that is). This group of lenses will show you how to maximize your lenses for improved traffic as well as how to create stellar lenses by using all of the facinating and effective options as you build them. When I first started building my lenses, I searched all of the How To's I could find. These are the BEST of the BEST! squidoo-community Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:25:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_graphics GypsyOwl is a Graphic Design Artist - Soon to be Marketing Grad With a background in sociology, experience in the psychology field, innate artistic talent expressed through photography, art, and photo art... and an insatiable desire to see you succeed in your business, GypsyOwl brings a dynamic and unique mix to your graphic design project. This Lens: Find the GIMP software and direct you to tutorials so you can learn to use it. This lens will be included in the GIMP Workshop Lens Group. The lesson in this lens will focus on graphic design and primarily how to create a gif file (animation) globe, using GIMP. You will also learn where to find Twitter Backgrounds, eBook Cover, and Sales Page or Blog/Website Header graphics. GypsyOwl is a Graphic Designer and a Giant Squid 100 Club Lensmaster on Squidoo. Visit GypsyOwl's Squidoo Profile for a comprehensive lens collection list and links to important and informative resources. To see all of the art lenses created by GypsyOwl go to the homepage Art Lens List. GIMP TUTORIAL Participants are encouraged to visit the GIMP Tutorial Group Headquarters and sign in to the Participants discussion book. You can use the link plexo to share a lens that uses your graphic designs or simply post a link to the image. education Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:15:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_womenleaders Danielle Herb has changed the journey for herself and countless others. We see countless more sharing in the extraordinary courage and purpose this remarkable women is sharing as well. Lets begin at the beginning... Danielle Herb has ADHD. She might have followed the 'rules' and we would have still called her remarkable and courageous for 'handling' her challenges. Well... Danielle had something else in mind. Rather, in her heart and her spirit. She has a passionate desire to make a difference, she started by making a difference in her own life and now she is guiding others to having the same opportunity. Danielle is a Leader in every sense of the word and she is our July Women Leader! I am honored to introduce to you Danielle Herb. education Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:26:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/customized-banners This lens will showcase customized banners and provide ordering information. You will also find instructions to place the banners (or other images) on your web site. business-and-work Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:03:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/perrylawrence Perry Lawrence is AskMrVideo.com, the creator of Script Shoot Sell - Instant Video for Massive Traffic and Virtual Video Intensive. Author of The Membership Site Bible, Founder and CEO of PEOPLE ON YOUR PAGE (The Revolutionary Membership Site that supports Perry's state of the art brilliant concept. If you do not have People On Your Page, Time To Find out how easy it is and begin to cash in on the RESULTS now. These innovative concepts and the company was started "...to help Videographers, Internet Marketers, and Business Owners boost their income by showing them how to easily produce videos that SELL." Perry Lawrence has discovered little known secrets that you can implement to begin using the technology combined with strategic aspects. The products and services are comprehensive including gear, software, and consultation, to help you SELL. business-and-work Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:12:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/friendlens This Friend Lens is in response to the most common questions I hear about online business. I will discuss briefly a few of my favorite business ideas and offer resource suggestions. If you are looking for a way to get started in a home based activity at low (and often no cost) to get started, it is likely you will find the answers to your questions here. One of the most common questions I am asked is "what can I do at home in my spare time to earn additional income?" The answer can be overwhelming at first because there are potentially countless options. In actuality you can literally write your own job description in the new economy because it is so easy to outsource all of the duties you do not personally need to attend to. But, before we get in-depth into this topic I will show you a summary of ten ideas you can explore to start your own home based business. business-and-work Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:52:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_mindmap There are several mindmapping tools available and I use a free open source program called FreeMind. This lens will show you some very practical and helpful ways to use software of this kind, how to decide if you should purchase, or use the open source version, and how useing this tool can help you save time in writing for school essays, online articles, lenses, or any kind of creative projects. You can even use this software to create a virtual catalog (where are my keys again?). education Fri, 15 May 2009 04:58:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thanksgivingshoppingchecklist Your Thanksgiving Day can be a breeze to coordinate. This is an Thanksgiving idea checklist for you to use and to personalize for your own use. Whatever your plans for the day, make a list and get started early on anything that can be planned ahead. That way you will have more time to enjoy the day with friends and family and all of the details will have been worked out ahead of time. Image: Tom Curtis / FreeDigitalPhotos.net food-and-cooking Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:39:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/heart-the-city April is a time you will find Heart The City logos all over social media profiles. Because it is a symbol of the fantastic work Heart The City has been doing over recent years. What started out as a one day of service volunteering involvement has now turned into two weeks of volunteer outreach throughout the Northern Kentucky area. Initially a 7hills Church project, the momentum now encompasses many social groups and serves as an example for other communities who want to make a difference in their own city. This lens will provide contact information for you to help with the current Heart The City projects and/or begin to initiate similar programs in your community. Don't miss 7 Hills LIVE TV Photo Credit Heart The City nonprofits Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:17:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chooseyourmedia The beauty of feeding your desktop is that you choose what you want to feed it. This in turn becomes your primary source of news and updates about the things you care about. The first news you see when you turn on your computer...could be GOOD NEWS, Funny News, Travel News, Business News,...whatever you choose. The beauty of RSS FEED (Real Simple Syndication) is that we choose what we want to read on our time when we are ready before we are bombarded with information that other people want us to know about. This daily practice helps me to remember what is important to me in my life and allows me to be attentive to others without running the risk of absorbing an imbalanced perspective. books-poetry-writing Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:44:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/food-dehydrator-comparison If you have every sought to purchase dehydrated foods you already know they can be pricey. This page will review food dehydrators and show comparisons so you can find the right one for the job you want to do. It is important to our heath to have plenty of fruit and vegetables. I believe the standard is five servings a day. This may be an easy task in the right season, but, what about when the weather outside is colder and the store's supplies get less and less available? Not to mention expensive. This is when you can have a stored supply of the things you enjoy the most. Buy when the are in season and make a few batches to last you through the out of season times. You save money and on top of that you will have healthy foods all year round. So with the right tools you can make your own and the tools will pay for themselves in no time. This is a candid review (from multiple submissions found online) about dehydrators so you can decide which make and model is best for your needs. You can compare and shop right from this page. You are invited to submit your reviews as well and we would be delighted to feature your true stories, videos and reviews about any make model of food dehydrator on the market. Photo Copyright (c)Image: Ambro / FreeDigitalPhotos.net healthy-living Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:20:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tech-baby No matter how much we are frustrated by modern technology, we continue to be attracted to the mystery and the possibilities of the new age. Our children are also drawn to the benefits of technology. This lens will introduce you to the best options for introducing your baby to technology. Photo Credit : Amazon (see below to order this stocking in the "babies first stocking" section). entertainment Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:01:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/guidetosquidoo This lens will show you how to find the best Squidoo Tips and Introduce you to Extraordinary Squidoo Lensmasters. Join Squidoo Today! New Squid Guide to Squidoo started in 2008 as an email based tutorial. Over time the tutorial materials have grown and the number of participants continues to grow. Now with the merging of forces, you can find even more information about building quality lenses. Additionally you can find talented and dedicated lens builders to craft a lens for you. Find out more at Guide To Squidoo . Com Guide to Squidoo -- VA Services Squidoo Niche Blaster* Lens Builder VA Squidoo Marketing Lens Sightings Angels Blog Guide To Squidoo squidoo-community Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:21:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_favURL This page is for my personal use. Of course you are welcome to browse, but, be warned this is a 'list' I use to remember where I need to go on line. Do follow the links and introduce yourself if you would like to join me anywhere on the web. I tried keeping this kind of list on my desktop but it seems computers have such a short life span it makes better sense to have this list someplace online and editable. So here you have it. This is what I ask myself..."Where Would You Like To Go Today?" and my answer is usually going to be something on this list. I try to keep it updated but sometimes I'll be a couple of months before I ad something new to this list. entertainment Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:14:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-party-ideas-for-tweens Halloween Party Ideas for Tweens and Teens are not always easy to find in retail stores. I'm the type the person who can look online or at pictures and build an entire Halloween party for tween theme in minutes just in my own head. When you have a big imagination all you need is a few key Halloween Party Ideas for Tweens and you can run off and build the best monster bash ever. Now Tween are into one thing this year and that's vampires and werewolves. I always suggest to people to pick out a couple of larger Halloween pieces and then build an entire theme around it with neutral themed Halloween decorations. When you want a theme to stand out it is wise to use accents from that theme and everything else should be simple everyday Halloween decorations. This way Halloween Party Ideas for Tweens are a success. holidays-and-celebrations Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:20:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_100 It has been 5 months since I began writing on Squidoo and the journey has been filled with delight, amazement, countless learning experiences, and most of all the joy the people of this community have brought into my life. This lens is my 100th Featured Lens. I would like to dedicate it to Squidoo and to all of the Squidoo LensMasters who have touched my life along the way. This milestone is possible because of you. Your wisdom, compassion, interaction, tips & advice have made the experience fun and exciting right from the start. While this lens may sound like it is 'about me', I have categorized it in the 'people' category because it would not have been possible without you. Here is YOUR lens! IN~JOY Brightest Blessings, GypsyOwl squidoo-community Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:11:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/your-pink-slip-is-showing Sometime late summer 2009 Carrie Wilkerson The Barefoot Executive and Founder of The Association of Work at Home Women was passionately searching her resources and her expertise to find a way to help people (men and women) who were victim to a wide and harsh reality (lay offs around the world were rampant). She created a program she called Your Pink Slip is Showing and it was FAST Healing for hundreds of people! NOW (September 2010) Carrie has brought new and exciting updates (and new people - Kim and Jenny) to the program to offer another edition of Your Pink Slip is Showing 2010 ! Don't miss this! You might remember Carrie's infamous Magnetic List Building course! and Finding Your Why! which have helped thousands of people identify and take action that they really care about. Carrie is passionate about helping YOU grow YOUR business. No copyright infringement intended: Image and all Trademarks belong to Carrie business-and-work Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:00:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/TheEagles_VirtualRockConcert Welcome To The "Love Will Keep Us Alive" Virtual Eagles Concert! I am so delighted that you are here for the charity concert to benefit Covenant House and the relentless work that they do to help homeless and at risk youth. Covenant House truly understands the meaning of the words "Love Will Keep Us Alive" and they live by them every day as they open arms and doors to youth in need. Thank You for being here and Enjoy the Show! And now...It is my pleasure to introduce you to one of my favorite bands of all time. The Eagles entertainment Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:13:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/elance This lens will review one of the top 5 work from home industries, present video tutorials to explore your compatibility with the opportunity, and offer guidelines to get you started working from home in one of the top 5 fastest growing business services industries today. What is most appealing is that you can accomplish all of this all from the comfort of your own home saving thousands each year in commuting expenses and other work related costs. Save time, money, stress, and do something you love to do. This lens will show you how. PhotoCredit Amazon.com education Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:19:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/savemoneyeveryday SAVE MONEY on food, entertainment, clothing, travel, financial planning, and even WATER. Easy tips, based on Voluntary Simplicity, that will save you money on everyday expenses, making your budget easier to balance. When the ends don't meet, these tips will show you how to shift them. When you have plenty of money to make ends meet, these tips will show you how to save some. education Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:24:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowl_cafepressandsquidoo These are the winners of GypsyOwl's 'Squidoo on CafePress' Awards. Inspired by Squidoo Lensmasters who have created extraordinary lenses and cafepress shops all coming together to shopping a new and exciting experience. After You see this lens, be sure to visit my NEW Fun Shoes lens Open Your Own Zazzle Gallery Online for FREE - Make Your Own Custome Shoe Design! Make them as gifts, for yourself, or to make money. OPEN Your Own CafePress Shop for FREE - Make Your Own fabulous products for yourself, as gifts, or to make money Click Here or Click on The Banner entertainment Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:21:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsyowlcommerce Think you don't have the time or know-how to build your own Web site? Think again! You can use this lens for an easy 1-2-3 WordPress Self Hosted site! 1)Purchase a Domain (or transfer one you already have), Purchase a Hosting Service (affordable dynamic services), Select Automated WordPress Installation. 2) Select a WordPress Theme (and sign up for the affiliate program). 3) Download the free WordPress Strategy CashmapTM. Premium Resources are also outlined in this lens :D If you want to use a different approach you can use what is called a "WebSite Tonight" service which they say "makes it fun for ANYONE to create their own site -- without spending a fortune! It's so easy-to-use -- we've even included Hosting (with 99.9% uptime guarantee) and Email at no extra charge." And they are right. There are also dozens of other ways to build a website! Check out GypsyOwl Commerce to purchase or transfer a Domain name and purchase a hosting service...Then you are ready to get your website published. business-and-work Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:32:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/elfadventure I was recently a participant in one of the most unique gift ideas I have ever heard of. I hope this lens will give you a great gift idea for someone you love or spark your imagination to come up with your own unique idea. Great lens to be inspired by and to add your own great lens about unique gift ideas. education Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:24:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tweets-worth-a-stitch-contest This is a Zazzle Squidoo Twitter Challenge. The step by step process to join the challenge is listed below 1 -2 -3 Contest Details. The PRIZE is a $25 Zazzle Gift Certificate. To get started you will need to have a Squidoo account Make Your First Lens , and a Zazzle account Sign up Here. From the Zazzle page, click on the "sign up" link, located in the top right corner of your browser. Having a Twitter account is not required but you will want to have access to communicate with the person you are quoting (for permission) so it is recommended you create a Twitter account as well. YOU can Quote your own Tweet (if you desire), You can Vote for your own lens (please do), and... You can blog, tweet, facebook, or (any other places you are on the web) this lens and display the contest badge anywhere as well. This Challenge will be FUN, give you some ideas for new Zazzle products, be a cool thing to Tweet about, and you just might be the Winner of a cool Zazzle Gift Certificate (OR $25 CASH to your PayPal account if you prefer). NOTE: Incase you drop in while this lens is still under construction, Be sure to read about trademarking at Speak It Live It first before you run with this. entertainment Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:35:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spiritual_lensography This Lensography will feature each of the lenses I have created that share insights about my spiritual quest. Everyday references that hold secrets to expressing a journey that often is experienced without words. I will attempt to share the unseen by looking at those things that are seen in everyday living. education Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:01:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/createbutterflygarden How our spiritual growth is similar to the stages of a butterflies lifecycle and how understanding this can enhance our journey. Create a butterfly garden to enhance your outdoor experience, to balance the ecosystem around your home, and for the pure enjoyment of it. This article will summarize the primary steps and will provide resources for further study. The primary focus is on the relationship between the butterfly lifecycle and the human experience. There is a rise in the practices of green living that I have not experienced since the days when the flower children brought to the attention of the masses the need to protect the future of our planet. It is refreshing to see a constant growth in green living practices in daily life as well as business culture. We have been historically a planet that put profit before eco systems, yet, we are coming into a new era, and the planet is shaping up to prepare for the next generation who will inherit the earth. On that note, we can play a small yet very important part in the process by taking notice of our surroundings and learning simple ways to do our part. One way is to create a butterfly habitat. There are several aspects to creating an environment that will attract and sustain butterflies in every cycle of their life. pets-and-animals Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:52:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/whyilovesquidoo In this lens, I tell you my top 25 reasons, why I love squidoo. Please tell me ... Why do you love squidoo? business-and-work Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:37:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/voluntary_simplicity This lens will introduce the family oriented voluntary simplicity concepts and show you ways to incorporate better living and instill joyful living values in your family. Practical activities that promote togetherness, create life long memories, and fill the basic human need for belonging are outlined throughout this series. education Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:41:28 -0600