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1. Megan Fox's Tattoos News!

This leading lady is best known from the hit science fiction movie, Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Before she made it big in the movies she was growing up on the set of the television series Hope & Faith where she had the recurring role of Hope's teenage daughter Sydney. No...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 22 May 2012 05:29:22

2. Seven Places to See in Canada Before You Die News!

Our family never did any traveling when I was growing up so it has always been one of my dreams. I think I am a natural explorer even though I never really venture far from home. Money can be a big hindrance to traveling but my husband and I bit the bullet twice over the past four years and decid...
Travel & Places - Tue, 22 May 2012 00:35:42

3. The Write Prompts - Writing Prompts News!

What is a writing prompt? It is a word, picture, phrase, quote or set of directions to help you kick start your writing for those days when you just can not get anything to percolate (it is also a great routine to get into to keep the words flowing). In this lens you will find a few of the above...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 21 May 2012 07:32:32

4. Plus Size Active Wear

It is a common misconception that plus size girls and women do not work out. But we know better don't we? We walk, we run, we bike, we swim, we do yoga, we do Pilates, we play basketball, we play baseball, and oh, so much more. The problem up until now has been finding the plus size clothing and...
Fashion & Beauty - Thu, 24 May 2012 04:29:09

5. Plus Size Party Dresses News!

Love a good party? Looking for the right party dress for your curvy-luptuous figure? Here you will find great party dress options for plus size figures as well as other ways to glam up your curves. Time to focus on the holiday parties. Keep cool while shopping from home for that hot, hot, dress!...
Fashion & Beauty - Thu, 24 May 2012 04:22:36

6. Plus Size Yoga

Yes, plus size women can and do participate in yoga practise. If you are plus size but haven't discovered the benefits and joy of yoga then you have come to the right place. This lens is your one stop shop to plus size yoga. You will find reviews of my favorite CDs and books as well as links to ...
Healthy Living - Tue, 22 May 2012 00:34:09

7. Supersize Clothing

Caftans can come in lovely patterns and designs; unfortunately they also come with a lot of stigma and stereotypes. Caftans (not to be confused with the tops in the UK) are meant for one thing... lounging around the house or pool. Most plus size department and specialty stores will stop at 3X s...
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 25 May 2012 05:30:59

8. 10 Respected Luxury Brands News!

Luxury and abundance go hand in hand but when it comes to the following brands so does quality and respect. The following ten brands are respected world-wide because of the quality, workmanship and the designers behind them. The main reason anyone purchases any of these brands is simply indulge...
Fashion & Beauty - Sat, 12 May 2012 03:02:09

9. 10 Composting Tips News!

In this day and age, everyone who produces waste(and we all do) should be composting. There is no excuse. Composting is not just about making a pretty nutrient rich soil for your garden. It is about reducing the waste in our landfills (it does not break down there). The average user, if diligen...
Home & Garden - Fri, 11 May 2012 04:58:57

10. Plus Size Swimwear News!

No one said you had to wear a "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" to go swimming or hang out by the poolside. It is possible for plus size women to be fashionable water babies and still be comfortable (of course if you are brave enough for the bikini, go for it). There is a wonder...
Fashion & Beauty - Thu, 24 May 2012 04:16:05

11. Curvy Chics News!

Curvy chics are some of the most unrepresented women on the internet. In many of the top searches you find Angelina Jolie, Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton etc. Anna Nicole Smith only made it into Lycos top fifty search terms after she died. It is my hope to change that, even just a little by bring...
Culture & Society - Wed, 23 May 2012 08:37:20

12. The Full Body Project News!

The Full Body Project has been a long time in the making. Leonard Nimoy, best known for his portrayal of Spock on Star Trek, has been teasing us with images on his official website for a few years now so it is nice to finally see this book come to fusion. The Full Body Project is a collection of...
Arts & Design - Mon, 07 May 2012 01:38:58

13. My Lasik Experience News!

"With eyes that look'd into the very soul--bright--and as black and burning as coal." ~ Lord Byron Glasses have been a part of my life since I was six years old. After a few failed attempts of trying to find out why I was suffering from headaches I was taken to the eye doctor where a rather thick...
Healthy Living - Mon, 21 May 2012 22:07:04

14. Pineapple Cake Recipe

When the family and extended family used to meet for Sunday dinners at my grandparent's house this was always one of my grandmother's must-have on hand desserts. By the end of the night there was never any left for take home bags. I hope you will take some time this week to make this simple, som...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 11 May 2012 03:59:31

15. Products 4 Big People

No matter what your size you should feel comfortable living your life. This lens aims to make it easier by going beyond fashion to provide an introduction to products and / or shops with that purpose. Definitely more to come!
Culture & Society - Tue, 22 May 2012 00:30:55

16. Plus Size Bras News!

Women of all shapes and sizes have been battling with their breasts for centuries. If anyone should wear a good bra it is a plus size woman. There is, after all, more to accentuate, manipulate and support. It has been harder for plus size women to find bras; being limited in their style and comf...
Fashion & Beauty - Sat, 19 May 2012 21:29:04

17. Plus Size Denim News!

Denim has always been a love-hate relationship with me. But denim technology has changed over the years as have their styles. It use to be a plus size woman could not find a decent pair of denim jeans unless she went to the men's department. And we all know men are molded a little differently. C...
Fashion & Beauty - Thu, 24 May 2012 04:12:18

18. Crystal Renn News!

This plus size goddess from Clinton, Mississippi has appeared in French, Italian, American, and Mexican Vogue. No easy task for any curvy beauty. She has also been a regularly featured full-figure model for Lane Bryant, Evans, Torrid, Dolce & Gabbana, Saks Fifth Avenue and many more. Crystal Ren...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 25 May 2012 05:33:38

19. Beth Ditto

The first time I heard about Beth Ditto it had nothing to do with her music. It was her amazing nude cover for NME magazine. Anything positive to do with the "fatosphere" and I am in love. Ditto posing nude and looking hot while doing it was definitely positive. Since then I have been following ...
Music - Fri, 25 May 2012 05:44:05

20. Mia Tyler News!

"Beauty comes in all different packages. If you're a size 12, then your not any less beautiful than a size 4." Plus size model, actress, producer, author, advocate and public speaker, Mia Tyler is probably best known as rocker Steven Tyler's daughter or the Lord of the Rings elfin princess Liv Ty...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 16 May 2012 08:32:21

21. Blogging Memes News!

You know how writers sometimes suffer from writer's block? Well bloggers sometimes suffer from blogger's block. Memes are formulaic templates that bloggers can use to provide fun and / or interesting content on their blogs when they feel they do not have a creative nugget of inspiration left in ...
Internet - Wed, 23 May 2012 08:41:37

22. Plus Size Halloween Costumes News!

Like other times of the year, Halloween has become a commercial event. That is not always a bad thing, especially in the case of plus size Halloween costumes for women. Being a commercialized event means there are more options out there for plus size shoppers and with the internet there are even...
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 18 May 2012 22:04:50

23. My Favorite Fat Blogs News!

There has been a lot in the media lately almost poking fun at the fatosphere and the amount of bloggers out there that won't accept that being fat is a drain on our society yada yada yada. The truth is, there are a lot of fat people out there with something to say and it is worth reading whether...
Culture & Society - Tue, 22 May 2012 20:57:23

24. Plus Size Clothing at Etsy News!

This Brooklyn, NY based company recently celebrated a membership milestone by reaching the 1,000,000 member mark. Currently Etsy has over "150,000 sellers in 171 countries". This lends to a diverse and unique opportunities for the plus size shopper. This lens highlights some of my favorite plus...
Fashion & Beauty - Tue, 01 May 2012 21:55:34

25. Mae West Quotes

"To err is human---but it feels divine." Like most women in Hollywood, Mae West was exploited for her curves. She was venerated as one of the most famous sex symbols of 30s and 40. The woman also had a solid gift for the gab. This lens is dedicated to some of her most memorable quotes.
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 02 May 2012 22:05:32

26. Velvet d'Amour News!

Her world-wide notoriety began when John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier used her bodacious curves to round out their runway spring collections in 2006. The forty-year-old going on twenty-five was born and raised in the United States but has lived in Paris, France since 1996. Besides modeling th...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 12 May 2012 02:36:51

27. Sara Ramirez

Some think that in comparison to her Grey's Anatomy co-stars Sara Ramirez is chunky and I guess if you want to use them as a comparison then she is. But in comparison to the modern woman, even the classic woman, Sara Ramirez is perfect. And if you are here I guess you think so to! This lens is ...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 12 May 2012 02:02:23

28. Plus Size Bustiers / Corsets

Bustiers and corsets do not have to be a drain on your pocketbook. There are a number of affordable and sexy options available online. It is important to realize if you are looking for stronger shaping, boning and durability that it is probably better to invest in a high end corset specially mad...
Fashion & Beauty - Sat, 19 May 2012 23:34:58

29. 10 Reasons to Hate Megan Fox (Not!)

I am not really a "hate" people type of person but there are lots of "hate" directed comments and news stories about Megan Fox that I thought it would make an interesting lens on the inane reasons people choose to dislike others. To clarify, these are not reasons I hate Megan Fox. I actually enjo...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:43:20

30. Whitney Thompson News!

Five other full-figured models tried before her but it was the Twenty-one year old student from Atlantic Beach, Florida who became the first full-figured model to win the coveted title of America's Next Top Model Cycle 10. Whitney received favorable reviews on her looks and photo shoots on and o...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 04:04:57

31. Lizzie Miller

Lizzi Miller has been working in the modeling industry for over seven years representing what is considered the average woman -- size 12 to 14; but it was not until she appeared in the September issue of Glamour magazine (wearing nothing but a g-string) a few years ago, in what was otherwise a pr...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 23 May 2012 08:45:45

32. 10 Things to Do with Leftover Rice

After pasta and potatoes, rice is probably the next most used carbohydrate base used when preparing meals. But there always seems to be leftover rice that doesn't get eaten, gets forgotten, and ultimately ends up in the compost. Here are ten simple ideas to use up that leftover rice. Photo of ri...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:49:21

33. Funny Cat Facts

It isn't until you have lived with a cat that you begin to understand their idiosyncrasies. And it is only with love that we accept them... amazing both to the owners and probably to the cats themselves. Here are just a few funny facts about cats that any cat owner is sure to relate to. Feel fre...
Pets & Animals - Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:19:01

34. Kate Dillon News!

Kate Dillon was born just outside of Washington, DC a little over thirty years ago but she grew up in San Diego, the land of perpetual slim. As a pre-teen she struggled with her weight plunging into the lonely world of anorexia that was exacerbated by entering the world of fashion modelling. It ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:01:42

35. Maureen

The name Maureen is Irish/Celtic/Gaelic and is a derivative of Mary. It is pronounced Mor-Een. Maureen means "bitterness of the sea" and if often associated with the terms "dark".; and "bitter" (but I am not bitter). The name Maureen has a number of variations: Maurine, Maurene, Moreen, Morine, ...
Squidoo Community - Fri, 25 May 2012 05:52:25

36. We love The 13th Warrior

Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan, Ibn Al Abbas, Ibn Rasid, Ibn Hammad (yes that's his whole name) is a poet "in the greatest city in the world". He fell in love with the woman of another man who complained to the Caliph. As punishment he was sent on a mission to act as an ambassador in the land of the Tossuk Vl...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:17:38

37. The Narnia Books

Irish born, British raised author C. S. Lewis is best known for this well-loved children's literary classic with its beautiful landscapes, talking animals, magical themes, child heroes and the constant battle between good and evil. The Chronicles of Narnia is made up of seven novellas which were ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 19 May 2012 23:26:05

38. Blended Matcha News!

Matcha is made from dried green tea leaves that have had the stems and veins removed and then finely ground into a powder. They contain one of the highest natural sources of antioxidants and chlorophyll. It is packaged in metal tins that vacuum sealed for freshness. The powder can be used to make...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:53:33

39. Where to Find Eco-Friendly Bags News!

Do you want to help out the environment but are so tired of providing free advertising for your grocery or department store? Then you've come to the right place. Here is a selection of retailers that offer chic, clever or simply pretty alternatives to the average reusable bag.
Healthy Living - Tue, 01 May 2012 05:54:03

40. Adele Adkins

This curvy British singer and songwriter is gaining world-wide acclaim for her earthy vocals and pain filled song writing. I was first introduced to her when she appeared as the featured musician on Saturday Night Live last fall. I fell hard for the blues songstress's beautiful features and her ...
Music - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:58:04

41. Wide Calf Boots

It seems like with every season knee high boots are getting hotter and hotter. If you have wider calves then the average 12 to 14 that can make shopping quite difficult. Don't despair, there are a number of wide calf boot retailers to dress up your legs for the season. Even a plus size woman's l...
Fashion & Beauty - Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:34:32

42. Pamela Anderson News!

Pamela Anderson is one of the most searched for women on the internet adorning Lycos top twenty listing year after year. I learned a lot about this blonde beauty who has more to her repertoire than just being a pin-up. She's a business woman, mother, writer, activist and survivor. I hope you enjo...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:12:31

43. Kirstie Alley

She is beautiful, she is sexy, she is talented, and she has to fight to work in an industry hell bent on discovering the next size 0 under 25 years of age. The world is full of all shapes and sizes yet Hollywood (and beyond) chooses to focus on the talented 2%. Why can't the media portray all wom...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 12 May 2012 02:10:16

44. supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus

"Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus" is not a real word in the sense of having a definition or meaning or anything like that. But if you mean is it a real word that appears somewhere in English speaking pop culture then yes. Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus is the name of a song sung by Julie An...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:35:20

45. Personal Journal Writing Prompts News!

Whether you journal with pen or with a keyboard this list of journaling prompts will help keep you writing when you feel you have nothing to write about. Search the list of 365 journaling prompts until you find a prompt you feel like writing about then have a go at it. Don't find one that speaks...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:18:00

46. The Twilight Book Series News!

The beautiful and talented Stephenie Meyer is the author of the Twilight book series. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut. She attended Brigham Young University where she majored in English with a concentration on literature. The thirty-five year old mother of three (Gabe, Seth, Eli) has been m...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 25 May 2012 06:04:34

47. 100 Short Story (or novel) Writing Prompts

I love to write creative writing prompts. I have been writing prompts for The Write Prompts lens for four years (every week) and have been writing prompts for its sister blog, also called The Write Prompts, for two years. The difference with this page is that the prompts are all starter or "Cont...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:52:27

48. Things to Blog About

You get to the computer like you do every day, open up a fresh post to type something brilliant for your readers and suddenly you realize there is nothing there. Blank. Instead of writing something lame like, "Nothing going on today... sooo bored", pick something from the list below. If you have...
Business & Work - Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:45:25

49. Hanne Blank

For a long time plus size women had to rely on erotica laced with slim chicks. Then in walked Hanne Blank, curvy, intelligent and full of erotic stories to share about women like the rest of us. Hanne Blank likes to push the limits in her writing both in fiction and non-fiction. Her latest work i...
Culture & Society - Fri, 18 May 2012 22:23:25

50. 91 Dominoes Doodle Challenge

A few years ago I worked through a 30 day Zendalas challenge and it was one of the most fun activities that I look upon fondly. I have been wanting to do a similar challenge for some time albeit a little different. I recently bought a tin of 91 one dominoes and for the life of me, while laying o...
Arts & Design - Thu, 24 May 2012 04:07:39

51. Chloe Marshall News!

If any one could be the banner girl on size acceptance for young women in the UK then Chloe Marshall may be their shining star. She hails from Guildford, England and competed to win Miss Surrey, a beauty competition in the United Kingdom. Now that she safely has the winning banner strung around h...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:17:05

52. Mo'nique News!

Monique Imes-Hicks isn't afraid of the F-word. Either of them. This plus size diva has been working her butt off the last few seasons to give plus size women a big fat chance at showing the world that big girls are beautiful too. Mo'Nique wears many hats besides TV personality. She's a comedian,...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:10:39

53. How To Make Smoothies

Last year I was up late watching absolutely nothing of importance when an infomercial for the Magic Bullet came on. I was literary glued to the screen for thirty minutes but didn't succumb to buying. This seemed to happen more than a few times until I was convinced I needed one. I have always lo...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 23 May 2012 08:56:49

54. Setting Up a 32 Gallon Aquarium News!

We first started our 10 gallon fish tank over eight years ago. We've always talked about moving up in the world and now we have finally done it. This lens documents the set up of our new 32 gallon aquarium home from start to finish. Setting up a fish tank can be a costly venture if not done pro...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:07:55

55. Fresh Beet Smoothie

In my effort to increase my vegetable intake I have resorted to adding them my smoothies (blended fruit, juices, and ice) on many a recommendation. I have had a successful run of adding kale to my smoothies and have now moved from leafy vegetables to rooted ones -- specifically the beet root.
Food & Cooking - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:04:39

56. America's Next Top Model News!

It's hard to believe we are into the 10th cycle of America's Next Top Model. I'm a late bloomer, not joining in until cycle 5 and I've been addicted ever since. If you're here you must be too! Here you will find my summary of each episode as well as my personal opinion about the girls. I hope yo...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:20:42

57. Sir Mix-A-Lot: Baby Got Back Lyrics

Talking intro: Oh my god Becky, look at her butt It is so big She looks like one of those rap guys' girlfriends Who understands those rap guys? They only talk to her because she looks like a total prostitute (okay) I mean her butt, it's just so big I can't believe it's so round, it's like out th...
Music - Wed, 04 May 2011 04:47:28

58. How Do You Make French Toast

We usually squeeze French toast onto our family menu at least once a month. It is a incredibly simple high protein meal to make. It is pretty hard to mess up French toast. One of the good things about French toast is that it allows you to accommodate many tastes when serving because it can be de...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 16 May 2012 08:33:15

59. Big Sexy

TLC has given plus size women a reality show they can be proud of. Big Sexy follows the life and times of five plus size women in NYC as they try to manage their hectic lives. Tiffany Bank is a plus size model, actress and contributing writer to Plus Model Magazine; Leslie Medlik is a stylist fo...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:54:00

60. Lady Bug Nail Art

I love lady bugs so when I saw Sally Hansen's Nail Art Pens I new my wish to have cute lady bugs on my fingers tips was actually in reach. If you want to do it yourself you will need: Base coatRed nail polishSally Hansen Nail Art Pen in blackTop coat (essential)
Fashion & Beauty - Tue, 15 May 2012 20:56:50

61. Homemade Monkey Bread

If you are here then you might be familiar with the Monkey Bread recipe that requires three tubes of ready made biscuits to make it. While this is incredibly convenient the regular cost is well over $10 for a treat that is overly sweet and doesn't last long. Here is a homemade version that uses ...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:15:01

62. Eating in Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay is near the Northern tip of Lake Superior close to the Manitoba and Minnesota borders. It is known for it's long winters and warm (but short) summers. I haven't lived there for almost fifteen years. And when we go back there are a few choice places my husband (also from Thunder Bay) ...
Travel & Places - Wed, 04 May 2011 04:15:42

63. The Fatgirl's Closet News!

When Squidoo approached lensmasters with the concept of having clubs I immediately thought of my network of bloggers and how wonderful it would be if there was a place where we could network and support one another as well as promote our blogs. After some lively discussion and lots and lots of br...
Internet - Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:25:33

64. Human Trafficking

I first came across the concept of Human Trafficking in 2005 when I watched the made for television movie by the same name starring Mira Sorvino and Donald Sutherland. It really woke me up to the hardships of many young women and children who are being sold into slavery; usually prostitution. Som...
Culture & Society - Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:23:17

65. Terry's Chocolate Orange

This is one of the few indulgences that I enjoy. I'm guaranteed to get one or two in my stocking and I will usually buy one while I'm doing my Christmas shopping then I'm good for another year. What I like about it? Well, it's orange flavored chocolate which is yummy. One or two wedges will do m...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:09:27

66. Beautiful Nails

The first step to growing beautiful nails is to take care of them. Having beautiful nails won't just happen over night because you want it to. But you too can have them with just five minutes a day. If you spend any amount of time in front of the television then you got the time. Multi-task baby...
Fashion & Beauty - Thu, 24 May 2012 21:14:54

67. Latino Writers

Expand your reading repertoire by delving into the world of these popular and talented Latino writers. What follows is a list ten Latino Authors. There's more out. Why not make your own lens list or a lens of your favorite Latino book or author. This lens highlights: * Sandra Cisneros * Isabel ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:16:48

68. Spicy Black Bean Burgers Recipe

Some times we just don't want meat. This dish gives the impression of meat without the meat. It looks like a real hamburger, cooks like real hamburger and tastes great. It is impossible to eat more than one of these babies. The following recipe makes four servings that are high in protein, low i...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:18:19

69. Emme

I first fell in love with Emme in the late 90s when I was reading what I consider to be the first plus size fashion magazine, Mode. As well as modelling she wrote an advice column called "Ask Emme". Emme is a NYC native but was raised in Saudi Arabia from the age of eight. Like many plus size wo...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:11:51

70. Peanut Butter Cookies News!

The peanut butter cookie has to be in the top ten in terms of popularity for "favorite cookie". I know it is one of mine and it is definitely one of the husband's. If you love peanut butter cookies, then you have come to the right place. Get your cookie sheets out and warm up the oven!
Food & Cooking - Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:40:40

71. Plus Size Witch Costumes

The first time I dressed up as a witch I really had no control over how I looked. I was six years old and the neighbourhood babysitter took it upon her self to get her friends involved before sending me off to school. There was an old black skirt borrowed from here, a ratty black cardigan borrowe...
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:02:49

72. Juliette and the Licks: Hot Kiss Lyrics

Hot kiss won't you tell me what you miss boy Blind love you got me spinning like a wind up toy Hot kiss won't you tell me what you miss boy Blind love you got me spinning like a wind up toy Oh father I pray to thee I got a man so blind I can't see I'm his favorite toy, like a beach ball Bang it ...
Music - Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:29:41

73. M.E. Wood News!

This lens is about writer, web mistress and Internet junkie M. E. Wood. Fondly known in certain internet circles as Moe or BigGirlBlue She has been writing for BellaOnline for over eight years, runs a website for fiction writers, and blogs about her favorite plus size fashion picks. In her spare...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 19 May 2012 23:24:15

74. Nigella Lawson

If a goddess walked the earth today I am more than positive she would look like Nigella Lawson. Tall, curvaceous, long black hair, creamy skin, a British accent and totally charming. Ten years ago, someone like Nigella wouldn't have graced the regional television screens, never mind internationa...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:38:01

75. Miss Platnum News!

Miss Platnum is the flamboyant persona of twenty-seven year old singer, songwriter and musician Ruth Renner. Renner is Romanian born but has lived in Germany since 1989. She started off her musical career singing in the school choir after her family immigrated to West Germany. This was followed b...
Music - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:50:38

76. Large & Lovely

I have been the editor for the Large and Lovely site at BellaOnline for over eight years. That is a lot of time and a lot of articles. I created this lens to showcase some of my favorite topics about the plus size lifestyle.
Culture & Society - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:04:46

77. 30 Days of Me

I have worked at home for the last six years. Being at home has gotten me into the habit neglecting my hair. In general it looks like you see here, twisted, bent up, then clenched into a hair clip. What follows is my attempt to force myself out of the same old hair do and into 30 different style...
Fashion & Beauty - Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:17:13

78. Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson was not on my radar until last night when she appeared on Craig Ferguson promoting the hit movie, Brides Maids. Now I am in love with this Australian cutie from West Sydney. Rebel currently stars in the hit movie Brides Maids but this is not her first American role. She has also app...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:55:28

79. Using the Scarf as an Accessory

Scarves have come a long way from our Girl Guide and Girl Scout days. Instead of orange and brown you can find them in all manner of colors and patterns to suit your wardrobe and taste. Scarves where a staple fashion piece in the 50s and 60s. Women like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn made them a...
Fashion & Beauty - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:10:57

80. Quiz: The Magician's Nephew

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of the C. S. Lewis literary classic involving the land of Narnia. Answer one click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you've done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find a...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 19 May 2012 23:27:52

81. Fat Girl (A ma soeur!) News!

From controversial French director Catherine Breillat, comes this English subtitled film about two sisters from opposite ends for the body spectrum. There's the awkward chubby Anais who is always watching everyone and then there is the modelesque Elena who flirts excessively with older men. The y...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:41:59

82. Sheena Snively

This petite blonde beauty from Hamilton Ontario is known for her in-your-face behavior during interviews and punked-ish comedic skits as a co-host on MTV LIVE (Weekdays at 6pm & 11pm). She also has her own reality bites program called Jersey Shore at Sheena's House (Thursdays at 10 p.m. on MTV) w...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 02 May 2012 04:49:18

83. Dog Dayz

I wouldn't exactly call Shelby mischievous but she's had her share of trouble. Unfortunately, when she was getting into trouble no one was in the proper frame of mind to take any pictures. What follows are some of Shelby's Dog Dayz and I invite you to have some fun creating a caption to go with ...
Pets & Animals - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:47:56

84. Finnish Pancakes Recipe

Is it a crepe or is it a pancake? In this case, it's a Finnish pancake. And where I come from they aren't only for breakfast; but the best time to make them is when you have lots of time and lots of people to eat them while they are fresh. Looks like you're having a brunch this weekend! Every whe...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:44:03

85. Raven-Symon News!

We all know her as the little cutie from the Cosby Show. She's basically grown up in front of our eyes; other extensive performances include Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Kim Possible, That's So Raven. Not surprisingly, she has outgrown the cute factor to become a beautiful and talented woman. Over t...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:43:49

86. 60 Years of Hair

Kim Giancaterino turned me on to a fun time wasting website called Yearbook Yourself with her lens on her own yearbooked images created with their website. Within in seconds I was able to upload a simple head shot of myself and see it transposed into sixty years of different hairstyles (there's t...
Fashion & Beauty - Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:06:09

87. Hair Sticks

I have always loved long hair and one of the great things about having it is all the ways that it can be played with. It can be curled, braided, pinned, frizzed, straightened and fastened. One of the best ways to fasten hair is with a stick or two. Using hair sticks is easier on the hair than el...
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:11:59

88. Plus Size Pirate Costumes

Pirates have always been a popular choice for Halloween costumes. But Johnny Depp and his Jack Sparrow interpretation in Pirates of the Caribbean have made them even more popular. And sexy too. Keira Knightley was not the first woman to grace the film screen as a pirate. Geena Davis played swash...
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:58:29

89. Zendalas Challenge

Remember all the notebooks and margins you used to mark up when you were sitting in class. Here's your chance to do it again and not get in to trouble for it! Release your creative freedom with the art that anyone, that's right anyone, can do with the 30 day Zendala challenge. Once a day for th...
Arts & Design - Wed, 04 May 2011 04:45:51

90. Quick Spicy Chicken Soup for Two

It's so hard to find recipes for just two people. Everything is usually for three, four or more. Which is fine if you are looking for leftovers. But sometimes you just want something simple, refreshing and easy to clean up. This is one of our favorite quick and easy soup recipes that has a tiny ...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:00:42

91. Joy Nash News!

It seems like more and more people are becoming famous because of You Tube. Earlier this year a friend sent me a link to this video called A Fat Rant by Joy Nash. At the time it had 1300 views. The video which was written by Nash was professionally put together and flipping hilarious. Humor aside...
Culture & Society - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:19:04

92. Chenese Lewis News!

Chenese Lewis first came on the scene when she won the first ever Miss Plus America pageant. Since then she has been in high demand modelling, acting, hosting and engaging audiences as a keynote speaker. Chenese Lewis is taking charge of her career while setting a positive example that being pl...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:15:01

93. Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a story about society and the relationships of family. It focuses mainly on the Bennet's, specifically the two eldest daughters; Elizabeth (Lizzy) and Jane. Societal law demands upon the death of the supporting male, all funds and fortune are entailed to the next living 'ma...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:41:50

94. Quiz: Pride & Prejudice

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of the author Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. Answer one click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you've done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find an explanati...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:44:51

95. Hans Zimmer: Big and Chunky Lyrics News!

Vocals by Will.i.am Chunky! I like 'em big, I like 'em chunky (Chunky!) I like 'em big, I like 'em plumpy (Plumpy!) I like 'em round, with somethin something (Something!) They like my sound, they think I'm funky (Funky!) I like em chunky, chunky, chunky chunky, chunky, chunky Plumpy, plumpy, pl...
Music - Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:05:49

96. Health Meme

Health issues is one of the top subjects that we discuss amongst ourselves so it makes perfect sense that we should blog about it too. Here's a simple twenty question meme about individual health to write about on your blog. (No blog? Feel free to use the comment / guestbook section below.) This...
Internet - Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:18:11

97. Five Favorite Things

I had been writing for BellaOnline for about three years when I decided to start a plus size fashion blog. I really didn't know what I wanted to do at the time but I definitely wanted to give myself a goal of five posts a week. I came up with the theme of five favorite things by reading the back...
Internet - Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:17:47

98. The Awakening by Kate Chopin News!

"The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings. It is a sad spectacle to see the weaklings bruised, exhausted, fluttering back to earth." This novella by Kate Chopin was first published in 1899. It "aroused a storm of controversy for its then-unp...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:11:47

99. Lo Rider: Skinny Lyrics

True, she's so skinny, she's so skinny Right down to the bone, she is You need some meat on the back, come on with that True, she's so skinny, she's so skinny Right down to the bone, she is You need some meat on the back, come on with that I was in the club, looking for some love Made my move, m...
Music - Wed, 04 May 2011 06:44:58

100. America Ferrera News!

America Ferrera is far from ugly, she's far from being fat. One thing is certain is that this young actress is a talented role model who has shown signs that she will be here for decades to come. I first laid eyes on America Ferrera when she portrayed the feisty Ana in Real Women Have Curves. At...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:55:26

101. Melissa Halstrom

This gorgeous redhead stole our hearts in her debut television performance To Be Fat Like Me. The story focuses on Alyson (Kaley Cuoco--Big Bang Theory), an athletic teen and budding film maker who goes undercover in a fat suit at a different school to produce a documentary. While undercover Aly...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:36:37

102. Emilia: Big Big World Lyrics

I'm a big big girl In a big big world It's not a big big thing if you leave me But I do do feel that I do do will miss you much Miss you much I can see the first leaf falling It's all yellow and nice It's so very cold outside Like the way I'm feeling inside I'm a big big girl In a big big world...
Music - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:04:16

103. Meatballs from Scratch

Having a family meatball-rolling-fest is a great opportunity for young ones to practice their dexterity and an opportunity to discuss sanitation in the kitchen while stocking your freezer with some tasty meatballs. Be sure to offer a meatball or two as a reward at the end.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:33:12

104. Miss Platnum: Mercedes Benz Lyrics

I want a Mercedes Benz Like all of my friends I can't drive a mess He says he gets me my Own pretty Benz with The help of my cousins I want a Mercedes Benz Like all of my friends I can't drive a mess He says he gets me my Own pretty Benz with The help of my cousins Every one in my family Has on...
Music - Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:06:37

105. Curvy Hoopers

I bought a hula hoop kit to give myself another fun opportunity to be active but when I took it out of the box to try and use it I was a big flop. I immediately assumed it was because of my weight and not my skill. Once I got over myself I went looking online for other plus size hoopers and foun...
Healthy Living - Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:46:04

106. Corby Rose Garden

Every summer for the last ten years I have looked forward to the rose blooms of Corby Rose Garden, a city owned and operated garden, located in Belleville, Ontario's East Hill The garden is located in a quiet section of town surrounded with ancient trees and homes. Were it not for the sign leadi...
Home & Garden - Wed, 04 May 2011 05:55:45

107. Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

One of the things I looked forward to when I visited my Grandmother was her mash potatoes, the other was her lemon meringue pie. If I had to pick a last meal it would definitely be at the top of final desserts. I hope you enjoy making (and eating) this tart but sweet classic.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:04:22

108. Big Girl Blue's Lensography News!

When I joined Squidoo in July 2006 I never thought I would have fifty lenses, let alone have to create a lens to organize my interests. But here it is, the lens to organize all my other lenses. Browse your way through and then leave a message in my guest book to let me know you have stopped by. ...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:31:11

109. The Rainbow Meme

The colors of the rainbow can be a representation of different aspects of our lives and personality. This blogging meme helps to organize some of those areas (yes, I know that rainbows don't have pink in them). There are two ways that this meme can be tackled. It can be done all in one blog post...
Internet - Wed, 04 May 2011 06:45:43

110. Top Ten Banned Books

The American Library Association has designated the last week of September for their campaign to celebrate banned (or challenged) books and freedom of speech. It's a great time to revisit some old classics as well as familiarize yourself with some new titles. I hope you'll take some time during...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 04 May 2011 07:05:43

111. Relationship Meme

No two relationships are the same but many share the same commonalities. Blogging about relationships helps us to commiserate in those commonalities while finding some answers for our own. I think when blogging about our relationships we need to respect the partner, friend, relative that we are ...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:55:57

112. My Favorite Blogs Meme

When in doubt about what to write in your blog you can always turn to the blogs of others. Write about your favorite blogs - review one or provide a summary of three to seven. This lens is part of a project I started on Blogging Memes. It is one of fifty. Want more blogging memes? Then visit the...
Internet - Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:08:22

113. Quiz: Jane Austen

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of the author Jane Austen. Answer one click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you've done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find an explanation of the answers at the bot...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:31:28

114. Dining Room - Queen Street House Flip

Welcome to Lana Flips a House dining room renovations lens. If you are just coming to this page you might want to learn more about Lana Flips from the intro lens which explains what is happening here and in the rest of the house. What was formerly the dining room will become the eat-in kitchen....
Home & Garden - Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:31:30

115. Stepmom News!

This is one of my favorite movies starring two of my favorite female lead actresses. I rushed out Christmas day in 1998 to see this film and never regretted it. It makes me laugh and cry every time I see it. This film is so relevent to today's families showing that children and parents don't have...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:54:46

116. Dogs and Kiddie Pools

My ten year old German Shepherd has been krazy for kiddie pools since the first day we plopped one down in front of her. She doesn't lie in it or anything like that like one would assume for a hot day. She does a walk through and drinks the water on calm days and on excited days she will just dig...
Pets & Animals - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:43:45

117. Giving More

A few years ago I was on a road trip with my husband and while listening to CBC radio I learned that a minute amount of people actually give money to charities on a regular basis. The most common times for giving seem to be Thanksgiving, Christmas, and when a catastrophe occurs. This makes it inc...
Nonprofits - Fri, 18 May 2012 22:28:45

118. Kitchen - Queen Street House Flip

Welcome to Lana Flips a House kitchen reno lens. If you are just coming to this page you might want to learn more about Lana Flips from the intro lens which explains what is happening here and in the rest of the house. What was formerly the kitchen has been divided to be the main entry, the clo...
Home & Garden - Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:32:28

119. Bleasdell Boulder

The Bleasdell Boulder was one of the first natural places we visited when I moved to Eastern Ontario and it left a lasting impression on me. I have always wanted to go back and decided to make a point of visiting it over the next four seasons. Back then you had to go through someone's property to...
Travel & Places - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:09:23

120. Iris Murdoch News!

My first contact with Iris Murdoch was through the movie Iris. I fell in love with the author through Kate Winslet's depiction. Knowing this to not be an accurate representation of the author I decided to start reading her books, hopefully in order. This is not an easy task as many of her books I...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 04 May 2011 07:42:22

121. Big Girl Knits

Getting a new pattern book is always exciting but getting a new pattern book with patterns that actually allow me to knit projects to my body type... now that is something special. Big Girl Knits is the love child of authors Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer. Jillian hales from Ann Arbor, Michiga...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:44:08

122. Warm Broccoli Salad

For some people, some veggies need to be dressed up. For my husband one of those vegetables is broccoli. It needs to be cooked and it needs to be dressed. Here is one of the most dressed up ways to serve this nutritious green veggie.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:20:29

123. More To Love

More to Love premiered July 28 on Fox. The premise of the show is to follow plus size men and women through the trials and tribulations of dating as they search for true love. It is along the same lines as The Bachelor and The Bachelorette but better because the focus will be on "real" people se...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:00:15

124. Super Hero Meme

My first exposure to a super hero was of course on T.V. with the Man from Atlantis. Followed by David Banner and the Incredible Hulk. In comics books, it was Batman, the Silver Surfer and my favorite Wonder Woman. This blogging meme is designed to be a very short answer but feel free to elaborat...
Internet - Wed, 04 May 2011 07:01:07

125. Quiz: Prince Caspian

126. Queen: Fat Bottom Girls Lyrics

Are you gonna take me home tonight ? Ah down beside that red firelight Are you gonna let it all hang out ? Fat bottomed girls You make the rockin' world go round Hey I was just a skinny lad Never knew no good from bad But I knew life before I left my nursery - huh Left alone with big fat Fanny S...
Music - Wed, 04 May 2011 05:47:48

127. The Encyclopedia of Celebrity Tweeters

To say I'm an active Twitter user is a bit of an understatement since over the last year and a bit I've made over 5000 tweets (140 word statements). Once of the cool things about how popular twitter has become is that celebrities think it is a fun way to connect with their friends and fans too. ...
Internet - Fri, 25 May 2012 03:15:58

128. Author Interviews News!

A means of organization... After asking a few hundred readers what question they would ask their favorite author if they had the chance, I picked the best from the lot and created an author Q & A. An Q & A is a quick and easy way of allowing an author to interact with their readers without ever...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:11:51

129. Jennifer Hudson News!

I first fell in love with Ms. Hudson when she was belting out amazing notes on American Idol. I was one of the would be viewers who couldn't for the life of me figure out how she could have been voted off. I still can't. She was so much better than many of the singers that stayed behind. I have s...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:49:23

130. The Eight Facts Meme

This is a common meme to see in the blogosphere. It is quick and simple to do when you're in a pinch but don't want to leave your blog vacant for another day. You can use any number of facts. I'm working on a 100 one in my personal lens. Each fact can be short or long answer. This lens is part o...
Internet - Wed, 04 May 2011 07:51:41

131. We Love Muriel's Wedding

Muriel Heslop lives in Porpoise Spit, Australia in the early 90s. According to just about everyone in town the surest sign that you've succeeded is by getting married. Muriel bedroom is plastered with magazine images of brides, but there's only one problem; Muriel can't seem to find anyone who l...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:21:55

132. Keep It or Chop It?

I have been growing my hair for about six years. Since January and especially since it has been getting warmer I have been thinking about chopping off my hair. But I need some help deciding whether i should just get a trim or do an extreme Halle Berry cut. I have created a poll that will run for...
Fashion & Beauty - Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:52:57

133. Mac and Cheese Updated News!

This tomato macaroni and cheese recipes is one of our favorites. It is super easy to make, reheats and freezes well, and can do double duty either as a side dish or main meal. Everything can be made ahead the night before and popped in the oven for an hour before supper. This tasty recipe is de...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:35:53

134. Lana Flips

My friend Lana is flipping her first house and she has agreed to let me tag along for the ride! Hope you enjoy the trip. Who is Lana? She is a bubbly mother of two with a Honors Fine Arts degree. She plays badminton twice a week, sings, and belly dances. For the last four years she has been pain...
Home & Garden - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:04:45

135. Reading Meme

It's not surprising that a writer would have a love of books. And most bloggers incorporate their love of books into their blogs. This meme helps to inform readers of your reading habits with easy fill-in-the-blank questions. This lens is part of a project I started on Blogging Memes. It is one ...
Internet - Wed, 04 May 2011 07:40:55

136. BBW Polls

Do you like polls? I like polls. I'm a curious person by nature. Aren't you just a wee bit curious too? What is a poll? Basically, it is a question posed with a few possible answers. You click on the answer most relating to your point-of-view and then the results are tabulated based on percents ...
Culture & Society - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:32:21

137. Queen Latifah

A lot of people know Queen Latifah as the songstress she started out as. I first fell in love with her through her acting. First it was her incredible underwater scene in the movie Sphere followed by a role as a nurse in The Bone Collector then I was hooked. She's been making me cry, laugh and th...
Music - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:53:42

138. Rule of Sevens Meme

The number seven is easy for our minds to comprehend and remember. Many popular books use the rule of seven (think 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) as a basis for helping readers to remember the key points. Phone numbers are seven digits which makes them easier to remember. This Meme uses th...
Internet - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:46:28

139. Quiz: 19th Century Women Writers

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of 19th Century Women Writers. Answer one click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you've done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find an explanation of the answers at the...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Tue, 24 May 2011 21:15:55

140. How to Make a Lens About Your Blog

This tutorial lens will take you step by step through the process of making a lens/page about your blog for The Fatgirl's Closet, a club for plus size fashion bloggers. I highly recommend working with two windows. Have this lens open in one browser and The Fatgirl's Closet headquarters in anothe...
Business & Work - Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:05:21

141. Miss Platnum: Come Marry Me Lyrics

Come closer, Peter Come here, come, come here, Peter Listen, you're my husband now Peter, I know you don't love me We have to do this Today's my wedding, everybody's coming They can't wait to celebrate All my uncles, aunts and cousins Even the neighbours came to say "We're so happy that you marr...
Music - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:43:58

142. Lemon Crumb Cake Recipe

There is something beautiful about the color and oval shape of lemons. Its physical beauty doesn't mesh with the sour flavor of a lemon on the tongue. But with the right amount sugar and flour just about anything can taste as good as it looks.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:21:26

143. The Big Cook Review

If you have one to three friends who can cook and follow instructions, you can spend a day cooking up to 200 meals to divide between you. The Big Cook gives the cook of the family the opportunity to stockpile nutritious meals so she (or he) can spend more time with the family or have some much n...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:36:58

144. Burnt Shadows News!

I was first attracted to Burnt Shadows because of an discussion I watched with the author (included below) where she talked about what led her to write this book -- how people who survived the Nagasaki bomb were literally "tattooed" by the kimonos they were wearing. Burnt Shadows is divided into...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:51:02

145. Natalie Cole: Wild Women Do Lyrics

Wild women do And they don't regret it Come on baby! You tell me you want a woman who's As simple as a flower. Well if you want me to act like that, You'd gotta pay me by the hour. Don't want to travel in the danger zone Take another number Don't want a lover who can hold her own Baby step asi...
Music - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:27:58

146. Big Girl Music

"Music touches souls and mends lives..." ~Jann Arden Men and women have been making music for thousands of years. Besides encouraging us to dance, music can have a healing effect on your mind and your body. Good music can keep you flying on a high all day. Here is a collection of some of my fav...
Music - Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:16:15

147. Quiz: Iris Murdoch

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of the author Iris Murdoch. Answer one click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you've done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find an explanation of the answer...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 03 May 2012 08:59:23

148. An Officer and a Gentleman

This is one of my all time favorite movies. It cemented my love for Richard Gere for life. I have seen this movie well over one hundred times and it never gets old for me. Stick around and share your love for An Officer and an Gentleman.
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:38:40

149. Lavender Shortbread Cookies

The fragrant scent of lavender is good for more than your pillow sachet or your tea. It makes a great addition to one of our favorite cookies. Traditionally, shortbread cookies have been a staple to the Christmas dessert platter but with the simple additional of lavender you can be enjoying shor...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:37:05

150. Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Fast and Easy Recipes.com presents this great tasting Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes for your traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners or anytime of the year! These perfectly seasoned Mashed Potatoes are so good you will not have to worry with leftovers. When you make your holiday meal instead...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:44:53

151. All About Me Meme

When people are asked to introduce themselves or write a short bio it seems like the majority say it's too hard to talk about themselves. In all honestly we talk about ourselves all day. We interject pieces of ourselves into conversations, relate to other's stories when they talk about theirs. We...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:37:19

152. Quiz: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

153. 2 Face Idibia: African Queen Lyrics

Yeah, yeah, you are my African queen, ooo lord, oooh lord Just like the sun, light up the earth, you light up my life The only one, I've ever seen with a smile so bright And just yesterday, you came around my way And changed my whole scenery with your astonishing beauty Oh, you could make a broth...
Music - Wed, 04 May 2011 07:42:59

154. Miss Platnum: Give Me the Food Lyrics

You know, people always say: "Women should be thin, They should be on diet" But I don't care, I just enjoy eating I like my coffee with a lot of cream, I like to eat late at night I like scrambled eggs after a sweet dream, I like potatoes, deep fried, I like some sugar in my lemonade, I like hot ...
Music - Wed, 04 May 2011 06:33:13

155. Quiz: Cormac McCarthy

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of the novelist, Cormac McCarthy. Answer one question, click the next button, and then you'll be taken to the next question. At the end you will see how well you've done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:40:39

156. Discovering Your Alias(s) Meme

Where would be be without our name. It is sometimes even chosen for before birth and most of us carry it with us until we die. Have you ever wished you had a different name? Well here is your chance to fool around with some ideas. This meme came through a listserv I belong on. It's kind of fun a...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:00:37

157. Quiz: Virginia Woolf

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of the writer Virginia Woolf. Answer one click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you've done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find an explanation of the answers at the ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 26 May 2011 21:33:52

158. Quiz: Anais Nin

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of Anais Nin. Answer one question, click the next button, and then you will be magically transported to the next question. At the end you will see how well you have done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find an ex...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:27:17

159. We love Gentlemen Prefer Blondes News!

Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) and Jane Russell (1921 - 2011) star in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The musical comedy was released by 20th Century Fox in July 18, 1953. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is the story of two cabaret showgirls looking for love and marriage. There's the beautiful blonde Loralie w...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:02:33

160. We love Iris

"If one doesn't have words, how does one think?" Iris Murdoch (1919 - 1999) was a prolific author and philosopher having written twenty-seven works of fiction, five philosophical books, six plays and two books of poetry. Her novel, The Sea, the Sea, won the 1978 Booker Prize. The film, Iris, is ...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:41:02

161. Quiz: The Women of Jane Austen

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of the women in Jane Austen's novels: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey. Answer one click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you've done in re...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:54:15

162. We love To Kill A Mockingbird

"In our courts, all men are created equal." Gregory Peck is Atticus Fitch in the 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. This was considered the "defining role of his career". The film won three Oscar's including Best Actor. To Kill a Mockingbird...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 04 May 2011 06:25:54

163. Writing Resources and Books

The Write Prompts lens was the lens that first inducted me into the world of Squidoo. It was created by someone else and they gifted it to me because they thought it was better suited to my interests (I run a website for writers called Book-in-a-Week.com). At the time I thought Squidoo was a neat...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:44:37

164. Little Birds

Anais Nin (1903 - 1977) is considered by many to be an influential writer in the literary world especially for erotic writing. Her ability to express her sexual freedom during a time of feminine repression gave many women the opportunity to explore their sexuality and continues to do so today. Sh...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:28:37

165. Four Things About Me Meme

It's amazing what you can learn about a person when they share four simple things. This is a short answer meme that screams loads about the writer. This lens is part of a project I started on Blogging Memes. It is one of fifty. Want more blogging memes? Then visit the Fifty Memes lens. You'll al...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:07:32

166. Pear and Mango Chicken Recipe

If you have had a busy day the last thing you want to do around meal time is stand around peeling and chopping. Meal prep usually takes up most of our time. This quick and easy no fuss chicken recipe will definitely save you some time without sacrificing flavour, allowing you to move on to the ne...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:01:54

167. Easy Roast Turkey Recipe

Here is a Fast and Easy Roast Turkey Recipe that is so simple to make and tastes really great! I have included several easy to follow recipe videos for Roast Turkey Recipe along with easy to understand directions. I have made this Easy Roast Turkey Recipe many times and I know you will love the r...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:58:48

168. Ziploc Fudge Recipe

No more candy thermometers or scorched pans. Simply make this fast and easy Ziploc Fudge Recipe and enjoy great tasting fudge with little effort! You will never go back to the old way you made fudge. Do not miss out on the best handmade chocolate fudge you have ever tried.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:15:44

169. Butternut Squash Soup

Even in the hot summer months, I enjoy hot soup. It is tasty, nourishing and uplifting. Fresh butternut squash has a rich yellow color that screams sunshine in my bowl. And yours will be too, with this easy recipe. Happy cooking!
Food & Cooking - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:19:34

170. Christmas Gift Ideas for Women

Christmas Gift Ideas for Women are easy to find but at this time of year there are so many gift ideas available it's hard to decide. Here you will find a listing of my favorite Christmas Gift Ideas for Women. Shopping online beats fighting in store line-ups and there is nothing more relaxing dur...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:19:40

171. Cindy Davis

Cindy Davis pursues her many interests in scenic New England. She spends her spare time gardening, reading, hiking, raising exotic finches, reading or doing needlework. Lovingly interspersed is time spent with her family and traveling with her husband to research mystery settings or speak about w...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:53:05

172. Procrastinating Meme

I haven't meant a person who doesn't procrastinate in some way or at some time. What makes it unique is that we have our own ways of doing it. This meme has nothing to do with the topic of procrastination so much as it has to do with actually procrastinating. This lens is part of a project I sta...
Internet - Wed, 04 May 2011 06:43:59

173. The Color Purple

It is 1922 in the American South when The Color Purple opens with two African American sisters, Nettie and Celie Harris (oldest) playing joyfully in a field of purple flowers. Fourteen year old Celie is pregnant for the second time by her father. When she gives birth her father takes it away. Sh...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:58:19

174. Decorating with Cork

Natural cork is harvested from cork oak trees. What makes this product eco-friendly is that the tree is not cut down to take advantage of its properties. The cork is harvested by stripping the outer bark, which regenerates every nine years, with a special cork axe. For decades cork has been used...
Home & Garden - Wed, 04 May 2011 06:04:50

175. Fat Chic

Fat Chic is a plus size fashion and culture blog from the United States. This blog is dedicated to finding as many sources as possible for plus size clothing. To that end it offers the Fat Chic clothing search and the Fat Chic catalog project. Along with this are posts about fashion ranging from...
Internet - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:08:43

176. Eco-Friendly Meme

In this day and age, we are all green on some level. Recycling and preserving is a part of our daily lives either through our own actions or those of the people we come in contact with. The blogging meme you'll find below sets the stage for you to talk about your penchant for being green. This l...
Internet - Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:04:39

177. Plus Size Santa Costumes

If your are plus size and looking for a Santa Claus suit you have found the right place. Below you will find a listing of online costume shops that offer plus size Santa Claus and Mrs Claus costumes. All you will need in addition is the rosy cheeks and your best Ho! Ho! Ho! voice. Happy holidays!
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:32:14

178. My Computer Meme

We always want to know what someone else is working on, whether it was a better deal and how often it crashes. This blogging meme shares our basic computer set-up and use. There are two ways that this meme can be tackled. It can be done all in one blog posting like shown here or broken down into...
Internet - Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:12:09

179. Nappa Cabbage Salad Recipe

Nappa Cabbage is a pale green vegetable that is often called Chinese cabbage. It is used in Asian cooking and can be eaten like any other kind of raw salad type vegetable or put in soups and stir-fries. Alone it has a mild bitter taste but when it is mixed with a sweet dressing it is quite delect...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:02:06

180. Lana Davison News!

Lana grew up in the Northernly town of Thunder Bay. She studied art at Lakehead University and while she was there she snared a husband and they went on to product two rug-rats. She put her creative side on hold while she raised a family but now that they are old enough to take care of themselve...
Music - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:57:35

181. Plus Size Lenses

I find when I do a search here, like on Google I do not always get the type of results that I was looking for. So I decided to create a listing of some of my favorite plus size lenses created both by myself and other lens masters. I have sorted them into a few popular categories: Plus Size Fashi...
Fashion & Beauty - Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:36:05

182. Quiz: The Horse and His Boy

183. Quiz: Literary One Liners

How well do you think you know classic literature? Test your knowledge by guessing the titles to the opening lines from 10 classic novels. It is not as easy as you think it might be. Answer one, click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you'...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:51:51

184. One Word Meme

If you let it, one word can tell you a story about a person. This lens is part of a project I started on Blogging Memes. It is one of fifty. Want more blogging memes? Then visit the Fifty Memes lens. You'll also find more on intros, tagging and great blogging books. But first you have some ques...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:29:45

185. On Blondes - A Review

Joanna Pitman has given us everything we wanted to know about blonde hair and some stuff we didn't. (Can you say goat urine?) On Blondes is about the people who love it, those who desire it, those who fake it, those who steal it, those who envy it, those who paint it, those who write about it, a...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:29:17

186. Glenys O'Connell News!

Glenys O'Connell started her writing career with a weekly newspaper in Lancashire, England. It progressed from there to working for a large regional daily in Canada, and working freelance for magazines and publications in the US, Canada, Ireland and the UK. Although she has written in many differ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:01:35

187. FURminator Review

Having a German Shepherd and two cats, has given me insight into a world of fur gone wild. I was instantly enticed by the pet grooming product calledthe FURminator. The first time I saw it was on one of those short TV infomercials but it wasn't until the addition of the second cat that I thought ...
Pets & Animals - Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:32:23

188. What kinds of writing prompts do you prefer? Word, sentence, visual, other?

Whether you are writing a journal, novel or blog, a writing prompt can get you started if you are not sure what direction to take or where to begin. It can be a word, phrase, quote, directions, book, poem or images that spark the creative juices. What types of writing prompts do you seem to grav...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:58:45

189. Getting Over It by Anna Maxted

Twenty-six year old Helen Gayle Bradshaw leads a fairly normal life for a young British girl. She shares a flat with a guy she has adored since forever and her equally adoring cat (as adoring as a cat can be), Fatboy. She's in a long term relationship. She's an assistant for an editor from hell (...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:18:56

190. Don't Help Me... I'm Stranded

Lensmaster extraordinaire, Daoine runs a group based on one of her favorite radio shows, Stranded. Every week they would ask a new person where they would like to be stranded and what they would take with them if they had the choice. Based on the theme of Daoine's group, If you were stranded par...
Squidoo Community - Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:12:46

191. Maureen Stapleton

"When the curtain went up or the camera rolled, I did the best I could... I loved the challenge and the opportunity to leave reality behind and become someone else." With over seventy movies to her credit, this New York starlet left an legacy worth remembering. This lens is dedicated to her.
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:58:52

192. Werewolf Vampire Polls

Even before there was the friction between Twilight's Jacob and Edward, people have been choosing sides when it comes to vampires and werewolves. One is warm, one is cold. One is human, one is the walking dead. Scroll down the list of polls and maybe in the end you will find out who really is on...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:20:17

193. An American Werewolf In London

David and Jack are two American students taking a break from school and their families by taking a three month trek across the English countryside. While traveling through a very small country town wet and hungry they are attacked by a creature of the night. David is the only one who survives th...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:38:07

194. U2: Big Girls are Best Lyrics

Oh Oh Ohhh Oh Oh Ohhh Baby As long as the night is colored Blue and black Oh yeah yeah yeah As long as you're on your knees And she's not on her back Oh yeah yeah yeah Avenue Atlantico Seventeen-oh-two She's coco butter Baby, she's the glue She's got the baby at her breast She knows big girls ...
Music - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:36:46

195. Beauty Secrets Meme

This blogging meme can be a short answer all in one posting or divided up over a few days and elaborated on; especially if you want to give a good product review of your favorites. This lens is part of a project I started on Blogging Memes. It is one of fifty. Want more blogging memes? Then visi...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:40:40

196. How to Make Shepherd's Pie

If you are not familiar with Shepherd's Pie it is a casserole with a beef bottom and a mashed potato topping. I call this recipe the manly meal because it is something my husband will often request. I'm not a fan of ground beef but having mashed potatoes on top definitely makes up for it.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:15:43

197. Cinnamon and Raisin Sticky Buns

When it comes to desserts, I like to keep things quick, easy and delicious. This recipe for Cinnamon and Raisin Sticky Buns falls into all three categories. If you make these, the plate will be empty by nightfall - guaranteed! The only thing nutritious about these buns is the raisins. Sticky buns...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:10:02

198. Scalloped Potatoes and Butternut Squash

One of the most inexhaustible vegetables is the potato. There are so many ways to cook with this nutritious spud and every way makes it taste different. Don't be afraid to dress up your potatoes or your scalloped potatoes.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:55:44

199. Stove Top Meatballs and Rice Recipe

Having pre-made meatballs in the freezer is an excellent time saver when it comes to preparing meals. Pre-made meatballs can be heated up and added to spaghetti, made into meatball subs or in this case stove top meatballs and rice, a quick and tasty dish with a blend of sweetness and bite.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:26:21

200. Liptauer Recipe

One of my favorite snack foods is Ryvita crisp bread. Unfortunately it can get old pretty quick if all you have is a boring old cheese spread to put on top of it. Recently I stumbled upon Liptauer spreads and dips while watching an episode of Nigella Lawson's cooking show. Liptauer is a popular ...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:57:51

201. Going Home Book Review

This children's book is about "the Mystery of Animal Migration". It was written by Marianne Berkes and Illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio. Going Home is a lovely children's book (ages 4 to 8) that can be easily divided as the child's learning progresses making it a book they can grow with. The ini...
Education - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:52:25

202. On Beauty

"Art is the Western myth with which we both console ourselves and make ourselves." What could be more beautiful than a family? Why, the debacles of two of course! Awarded the Orange Prize for Fiction, On Beauty follows the Belsey and the Kipps families through 443 pages of shenanigans only famil...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:03:20

203. 1949: A Novel of the Irish Free State

1949 is the third book in Morgan Llywelyn's Historical Fiction series around Ireland's struggle for independence. It is not necessary to read 1916 and 1921 to follow 1949, although it might help when reference is made to significant events from previous periods, especially if you have little know...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 11 May 2011 01:55:54

204. The Tabby Princess

When I saw her I knew I had to have her. From the first time we visited the mall in our new home town, my husband and Imade it a habit to pop into the pet store to see the animals. We never had any intention of bringing any home, we just liked to visit (and we already had a senior cat at home). ...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:05:16

205. John Doe the Feral Cat

Near the end of August 2009 I was lying in bed on the verge of waking up when I started dreaming about kittens in a box mewing. When I finally opened my eyes I could swear I still heard kittens. I got up and walked around to all the open windows but couldn't hear anything. I asked my husband abou...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:57:50

206. The Year The Gypsies Came

The Iris family lives in Johannesburg, Africa. Where you can "fall asleep with the faint roar of a lion or the laugh of a hyena coming across the lake." Their story takes place in the Spring of 1966 and is described through the eyes of the youngest member, twelve-year-old Emily. Other members of ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:01:53

207. The Squidoo Meme

Of course I had to create a Meme just for Squidoo Lensmakers who also happen to blog. (No blog? Feel free to use the comment / guestbook section below.) This one highlights the basics about their lens making zest. Feel free to add any others when you blog and don't forget to tag fellow lensmaster...
Internet - Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:25:08

208. White Oleander

"Oleander time" is a time when white oleanders blossom and "lovers who kill each other now will blame it on the wind". Janet Fitch describes the Santa Ana blossoms as desert survivalists as "delicate poisonous blooms" with "dagger green leaves". Throughout this novel the words sing a poetic duet...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:46:40

209. AC / DC: Whole Lotta Rosie Lyrics

I want tell you a story About a woman I know When it comes to making love Rosie steals the show She ain't exactly pretty She ain't exactly small Forty-two, thirty-nine, fifty-six You could say she's got it all Never had a woman Never had a woman like you Doing all the things Doing all the things...
Music - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:34:48

210. 30 Things I'd Rescue

When I first thought of creating this lens it was from the perspective of "what would I save if there was a fire" but there are really so many natural and man-made disasters that could happen that I changed the focus. Assuming I had the time to rescue them and assuming that all life, human and c...
Internet - Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:02:21

211. Food Meme

Food has world wide appeal. We all have to do at some part during the day. While there are some similarities from person to person, our food choices seem to be as endless as our cooking choices. This meme is designed to be short answer but it's your blog and you can always elaborate. This lens i...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:07:17

212. Plus She Canada

Plus She Canada is the sister blog to a plus size shopping blog I started almost three years ago, FIve Favorite Things, but with a Canadian spin. It all started when I received an email from a loyal reader who said she was disappointed that she followed a link to a plus size clothing shop I had ...
Internet - Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:39:43

213. Flo-Rida: Low Lyrics

*Special appearance by T-Pain* Mmm... Let me talk to 'em Let me talk to 'em (Let it rain) Mmm... Let me talk to 'em C'mon! Shawty had them apple bottom jeans (jeans) Boots with the fur (with the fur) The whole club was looking at her She hit the floor (she hit the floor) Next thing you know Sha...
Music - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:07:04

214. The Top 10 Canada Singles Chart Video Showcase

I got the idea to make this lens from Bonnie who made a lens on The Top 10 Singles in the UK. After a quick search through the Squid archives, I thought it would be awesome to have a Canadian version and this lens was born. This lens will be updated once a week (Sunday) with the top ten singles ...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:14:45

215. Cornbread Recipe

Convenient, tasty, and versatile: three words that deftly describe cornbread or depending on which decade you grew up in, Johnny Cake. The main ingredient in cornbread is cornmeal which is made from ground corn that has been dried. It is an excellent staple to have in your pantry because it seldo...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:28:38

216. Sweet Potato Loaf

A sweet potato or two makes a great substitution for a regular potato or two. If you are willing to think outside the box it can be substituted for other vegetables. Like zucchini! Amazing but it's true and the results are fabulous. Try my sweet potato loaf recipe and you'll be surprised how this...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:14:50

217. Bread Pudding with Apples

Bread pudding has evolved from the early days when British settlers made use of leftovers like stale bread by adding fluid, sugar and dried fruits. What was once required overnight preparation can be now be created within an hour. The change in time preparation has to do with how much our bread h...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:59:39

218. Spinach Quiche Recipe

Spinach is high in iron and calcium. It also contains rich levels of vitamin K, vitamin C, a few B-vitamins and of course an abundance of fiber. Popeye knew what he was doing for his body when he used to eat his spinach but not everyone can eat it from a can. This spinach casserole is a nice way ...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:29:50

219. Curbside Organic Composting

Today we received our curbside organic composting kit from the city. We are part of a group of 700 houses that will participate in a pilot project from September to December. Our job is to collect our household organics and bring them to the curb. It will picked up at the curbside to be composte...
Home & Garden - Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:02:44

220. The Hitcher News!

This is a remake of the 1986 film of the same name starring Rutger Hauer as the hitcher. In this updated story Jim and Grace, two 20 something college students who are heading out for Spring Break to meet up with a few of Grace's friends. On the first night of driving it is pouring rain and Jim n...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:07:05

221. Shelby The German Shepherd

It was love at first sight for my husband. We had a rough start getting to know one another but she has been a constant part of the family for ten years and we would not trade her. Well, maybe some days -- you know the barky, digging holes in the flower bed kind of days. But otherwise she is a k...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:48:43

222. A Tale Of Two Sisters

"I wanted to tell her of my recent discovery. That while the heart is a small, ugly, misshapen organ, prone to spill with jealousy or rage, like any muscle it expands with use, and its capacity for love is curious and infinite." This is the second novel I have read by Anna Maxted. I absolutely f...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:53:35

223. Employment Line Meme

We can't get through this life without a little (sometimes a lot of) work. Work is an activity that joins us all and it makes for good writing fodder. It's important to take a step back when writing about your job to make sure what you blog about doesn't come back to bite you in the ass. This me...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:04:57

224. Bathroom - Queen Street House Flip

Welcome to Lana Flips a House bathroom reno lens. If you are just coming to this page you might want to learn more about Lana Flips from the introduction (index) lens which explains what is happening here and in the rest of the house. To the left is an image of the bathroom in the "before" stat...
Home & Garden - Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:53:03

225. Darcy's Story by Janet Aylmer

Jane Austen's (1775-1817) classic romance Pride and Prejudice has been a well loved tale since her death. Her writing has been reprinted, studied and immortalized in many films. It was written with its main character Elizabeth Bennet (and her family) as the focus; but haven't you wondered about h...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 11 May 2011 02:15:21

226. What a Woman Thinks

One of the things I like about Squidoo is their poll feature. I can ask any question, provide a few options and then have readers vote anonymously on how they feel. I have been wanting to create this lens for some time but have been at a loss for a title and how to approach it. I think for the ...
Healthy Living - Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:34:49

227. Belly: A Novel

It's August 2001 in Saratoga Springs, Florida. It's hot and fifty-nine-year-old Belly O'Leary is being released from prison. He was sentenced six years for illegal gambling in his establishment, The War Bar; but got off early after four years for good behaviour. Lisa Selin Davis' debut novel giv...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:24:18

228. Black Bean Lasagna Recipe

Protein is an important part of our diet, but it can not always be left to meat to fill our needs. Black beans are a great substitute for meat for pretty much anything. I have used it in chilli, I have made burgers from them and I have thrown them into pretty much any pasta dish we've ever had. W...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:17:34

229. The Books from Oprah's Book Club

"A room without books is like a body without a soul." ~ Cicero From 1996 to 2010 Oprah Winfrey recommended over 60 books to the viewers of her daytime talk show, Oprah. Through her recommendations she opened up the world of literary fiction to many people who may never have considered expanding t...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:34:53

230. The Bell

"As wise as serpents, as harmless as doves." Iris Murdoch's The Bell is her fourth of twenty-six published novels. It was released in 1958 but takes place in England in the late forties. This is my second Murdoch novel and I found it flows and is much more vivid in detail than her first book, Un...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:17:38

231. Mika: Big Girl (You Are Beautiful) Lyrics

Walks in to the room Feels like a big balloon I said, "Hey girls you are beautiful" Diet coke and a pizza please Diet coke I'm on my knees Screaming "Big girl you are beautiful" You take your skinny girls Feel like I'm gonna die Cause a real woman Needs a real man is why You take your girl And ...
Music - Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:05:07

232. The Curvy Shopper

I've been a member of On Sugar for over two years. When they introduced member blogs I was so excited to be one of the first plus size fashion bloggers. They offer an easy way to design your own blog and be a part of a functioning blog community with similar interests. This blog is only updated ...
Internet - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:26:54

233. Quiz: The Da Vinci Code

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of the author Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. Answer one click the next button and you'll be taken to the next. At the end you'll see how well you've done in relation to others. When you are finished taking the quiz you will find an explanation of the ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:52:54

234. Maureen Dowd

This lens is about the 1999 Pulitzer Prize winning Columnist from the New York Times. She has been with the NYT for almost twenty-two years.
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:33:04

235. Ironweed

Lionsgate Home Entertainment celebrated the twenty-two year anniversary of the film Ironweed by releasing it to DVD for the first time (coincidentally the main character returns home after twenty-two years). Ironweed was based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, of the same name, written by Will...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:17:29

236. Flaming June

As a lensmaster I was recently challenged to create a lens about a possession I would make an effort to save should my abode burn down. This is of course assuming that all living creatures have been moved to safety. Images quickly flashed through my head and with each one I crossed them out for ...
Arts & Design - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:06:51

237. Emma and Knightley

"Perfect Happiness in Highbury: A Sequel to Jane Austen's Emma" If you didn't know Jane Austen wrote a sequel to Emma, that's because she didn't. This sequel was written by Rachel Billington. The story opens a year after Emma's marriage to Mr. Knightley with the couple still living at Hartfield ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:04:24

238. Christina Aguilera: Beautiful Lyrics

Don't look at me Every day is so wonderful And suddenly, it's hard to breathe Now and then, I get insecure From all the fame, I'm so ashamed I am beautiful no matter what they say Words can't bring me down I am beautiful in every single way Yes, words can't bring me down So don't you bring me d...
Music - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:55:59

239. Australian Fatshion

Australian Fatshion! There isn't really a great deal. I'd like to scour the shops and see what they have to offer for Australian plus sized consumers, according to seasonal trends. I would like stores and buyers for those stores to pick up their game. If they want Australian consumers to buy clo...
Internet - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:39:32

240. Anthony Hamilton: Sista Big Bones Lyrics

Someday I'll be walking along And you'll step on the scene where I'll be Hopefully you'll be touched by my charm And the words of the song will lead the way Bright eyed and thangs, long hair, earrings Just a few things I like about you Sista big bones (big bones) Can a brother walk you home (can...
Music - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:39:01

241. Maureen O'Hara

With her red hair and stunning looks this actress made a career out of entertaining her fans along side the likes of James Steward, Henry Fonda and her friend and mentor, John Wayne.
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:33:47

242. Vampire Movie Quiz

From the time I hit the double digits I have had a love of vampire movies. If you are here then you must love vampire movies too. Scroll down to text your knowledge first with my general quiz then with more movie specific quizzes. Think you are a vampire know-it-all? Time will tell. Good luck! ...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:20:52

243. The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code opens in Paris at Louvre Museum where renowned curator Jacques Sauniere runs through his museum trying to get away from Silas, an albino monk with a mission. Jacque's escape is unsuccessful and he ends up murdered. Before his death he manages to leave a cryptic message for his g...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:27:26

244. Maureen Lipman

This lens is dedicated to working actress, Maureen Lipman.
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:33:17

245. Maureen Connolly

Pushing women's sporting events to the limit, Little Mo, inspired many young women of her time and continues to do so today.
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:32:49

246. 10 Gift Ideas for Mom

Moms do a lot for us from the moment they get up to the moment they go to bed. Over the holidays we should show are appreciation not only with great gifts but with our actions. You know what you need to do but you may not know what to buy. Here are ten gift ideas to pamper your mother or your oth...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:26:13

247. BigGirlBlue's Favorite Movies

My imagination can be half attributed to the movies I've watched. The other half from books. But movies have always been an addiction for me. And some movies more than others. This lens is dedicated to my absolute favorite movies that I can watch, and watch, and watch and still enjoy them as if ...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:22:39

248. Vampires On Television

Ever since I was a kid and heard Frank Langella (Dracula 1979) say "You will be flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood. You will cross land and sea to do my bidding" I have been hooked on vampires. I love vampire books, vampire movies and vampire television shows. This lens showcases some of my fa...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:38:36

249. My Favorite Zombie Movies

I don't remember my first zombie movie. I know, tragedy. But for some reason the last ten years or so I seem to watch a lot of them. Some more than others. This is a list of my favorite zombies, all of which I've seen more than once and plan on watching again.
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:09:45

250. Maureen Tucker

Learn about the rhythm of drummer and guitarist Moe Tucker here.
Music - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:39:13

251. Recipe Index

This is the index for the growing number of recipes I have developed and listed on Squidoo. While you are free to use these recipes for food creations please do not post them anywhere else. But you are free to link to this index or the recipe page. Bon appetit!
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:24:03

252. Turkey Soup Recipe

Leftovers are a natural part of cooking a turkey but we can only take so many turkey sandwiches. This makes turkey soup a necessary as well as excellent way to use up turkey and potato leftovers. It also allows us to make use of the leftover carcass and residual meat once we've gleamed off the go...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:17:58

253. Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

If I had to make a list of vegetables that I like then cauliflower would be in the top ten list. But only, if it is baked or made into a soup. And it is the only way that I can get my husband to eat cauliflower. So if you have an anti-cauliflower person in your household I highly recommend you gi...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:11:59

254. Black Bean Chili

The word chili brings to mind the simple ingredients of ground beef and kidney beans but this simple and hearty recipe has evolved over the years to include the unexpected. Here is an updated meatless version of an old favorite with lots of vitamins, flavor and texture. Serve it up with a whole w...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:06:02

255. Mashed Potato Heaven

One of the things I always looked forward to at Grandma's house was her mashed potatoes (and gravy) followed by a second by her lemon meringue pie, but that's a story for another time. Mashed potatoes are the quintessential comfort food, and they are generally loved by the whole family. What foll...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:43:34

256. Irish Soda Bread

I love to have soda bread with soups (especially cauliflower soup) but it is also great toasted in the morning and decorated with strawberry jam. This is one of the simplest bread recipes you'll ever find. It is high on ease and low on fuss.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:39:05

257. A Sweet Christmas News!

There are certain recipes that scream to be made at certain times of the year, Christmas especially. We all have our favorites that we look forward to making and of course eating. Baked goods also make great presents for others. Put them in a decorated tin laced with tissue and wrap a lovely bow...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:32:52

258. Mini Kitchen Tools

Part of building a friendly and workable kitchen is having the right tools. The right tools make the process of cooking less painless for those who don't love it and more efficient for those who do. Finding a tool you love can happen via a simple recommendation or a gift from a loved one
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:23:44

259. Easy Alfredo Sauce

At the top of my list of favorite foods is this quick and easy Alfredo sauce. It is perfect for your pasta of choice or can be used as a dipping sauce for pizza crust and bread sticks. To say that this whipping cream based sauce is yummy is a mere understatement.
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:17:49

260. Roasted Rutabaga Fries

Growing up, my mother used to try to hide rutabaga gems in the pan along with the roast, carrots, and potatoes. When I would wrinkle my nose and stick out my tongue (blah) she would try to convince me that it was actually a potato. There was no fooling me -- I know my potato; and a rutabaga is no...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:05:53

261. 10 Must Have Ingredients

Every cook keeps at least ten must have items that they use on a regular basis. While there may be one or two items that cross over from list to list I have a feeling that every cook's list is different. This is my list of must haves that I always keep in stock. When you are done reading about m...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:53:12

262. Keris Stainton

Keris Stainton was born in Canada, and brought up on the Wirral, England. As a freelance journalist, Keris has written for publications as diverse as Practical Parenting, Scarlet and The Daily Express, and edited the women's book site, Trashionista, for two years. She lives in Lancashire with h...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:00:34

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