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1. Loss, Grief and Bereavement News!

Loss is the disappearance of something cherished, often the death of a person, loss of a relationship, loss of a job or loss of health. Grief is the entire response--mind, body and spirit--to the loss. Bereavement is the often term used when the loss is due to the death of a loved one. Although ...
Healthy Living - Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:54:13

2. Make a Mad Hatter Hat

One of the more notable Top Hats is the Top Hat or more correctly the Wellington Hat created for Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter, a hat maker by trade. The Mat Hatter's Hat has taken on a new life and a new look for the newest interpretation of Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton for Johnny Depp'...
Arts & Design - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:37:55

3. How to Write a Condolence Note or a Sympathy Note News!

Taking a bit of time to write a condolence note or condolence letter can bring a great source of comfort and provide a gift of healing for a friend or a loved one who is grieving a loss. According to research by Hallmark, Americans send nearly 125 million sympathy cards every year. There are a m...
Healthy Living - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:15:19

4. My NICU Baby has Died: Now What?

Many parents consider the loss of a child to be the highest level of loss. The information on the site cannot take away the intense pain and sorrow you are feeling. Instead I offer here information, resources and support that others who have been in similar situations have found to be helpful du...
Healthy Living - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:44:34

5. The Woman in Black - 2012 Film

The Woman in Black film stars Daniel Radcliffe in his first major film since Harry Potter. This movie looks to be a terrifying, spine-tingling, mystery and classic movie thriller. With a ghostly title character haunting the town, you can get a sense of this new supernatural, thriller by watching...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:54:36

6. Teaching Children About Germs

For children germs are invisible things that cause them to get sick. Remembering to do things like washing their hands or covering a cough may not come easily. Helping children understand about germs is to find ways to help them 'see' the germs is a big way to help them understand about g...
Healthy Living - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:38:00

7. MyPlate Coloring Pages

With the introduction of the MyPlate food icon, the USDA has also developed new teaching tools and plate coloring pages with the new MyPlate image. The free printable MyPlate coloring pages come already colored and in black and white versions suitable for downloading, printing, coloring and usin...
Healthy Living - Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:03:18

8. How to Write a Condolence Letter News!

Finding the right words to write a condolence letter or sympathy note may be challenging, yet the benefits can be immeasurable. A well-written, heart-felt condolence letter shows your support and sympathy for the person grieving the death of a loved one. People who have been in the position of ...
Healthy Living - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:42:49

9. Valentine Tree with Heart Ornaments ♥ News!

This year consider doing something different for your Valentine and decorate a Valentine tree. You can also cover a tree with hearts and heart-shaped ornaments or heart cookies as a way of spread love and doing something that may brighten up someone else's day. You can make Valentine's Day even...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:50:03

10. How to Write a Sympathy Card News!

Sending your sympathy following the death of a loved one or a major loss is still best done by sending a hand-written card, a note or a letter. It is estimated that Americans send nearly 125 million sympathy cards annually for many different types of losses from death to divorce. Sending a Sympa...
Healthy Living - Sun, 22 May 2011 17:40:52

11. Heart Patterns to Crochet or Knit for Your Valentine

Creating something handmade for Valentine's Day can be done by knitting or crocheting a Valentine Heart or Amigurumi Valentine Toy. In a few hours you can knit or crochet your special Valentine a one-of-a-kind, Valentine gift. Make a Valentine heart gift with your own hands as a gift from your h...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:12:37

12. Glee Halloween Costumes News!

Glee is the hit show on Fox network about the misfits that make up a high school Glee Club. Going as your favorite Glee member is an easy way for Glee fans to show your Glee spirit and to Gleek out. Plus Glee Halloween costumes are great last minute Halloween costumes, since most of the characte...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:17:45

13. Snowflake Cakes and Cupcakes

Snowflakes remind me of winter and the holidays. They are a great theme for decorating cupcakes and cakes and an easy way to create your own Winter Wonderland with food for parties, weddings, showers and other wintry occasions. For this lens I've pulled together recipes, links, ideas, photos and...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:01:19

14. Glee Warblers Costume ♬

The Dalton Academy Warbler uniform makes a great costume for anyone wanting to dress up like a Glee character for parties or for Halloween. The Glee Warblers are also a great costume idea for anyone wanting to dress the same way as a group. With the Warblers going on the Glee Live summer tour an...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:58:57

15. Alice in Wonderland Costumes News!

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland was one of the popular films in 2010. Alice in Wonderland and her friends are likely to continue to be one of the more popular themes for Halloween costumes. This Halloween (or any other time you want) host an Alice in Wonderland Party where everyone comes dressed...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:04:56

16. How to Make a Mini Top Hat

Mini Top Hats, Lolita Hats, Gothic Top Hats, Steampunk Mini Hats, Victorian Mini Top Hats have been popularized lately with the movie Moulin Rouge, the Japanese Jolita craze, the Gothic influences. Their influence and trendiness have continued to be even more in vogue after the release of Alice i...
Arts & Design - Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:06:56

17. Doin the Bone Dance and Other Creative Ways to Learn Bone Anatomy News!

Teaching children about bone anatomy can be made a bit easier and a lot more fun for the children by using some songs, dances, quizzes and other innovative educational tools. The idea for this lens came after watching an episode of Hannah Montana in 2007, where she (actually her dad) comes up wi...
Education - Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:15:19

18. Puss in Boots Costume Ideas

DreamWork's Puss in Boots is due to hit the theaters until late October, which makes a Puss in Boots Costume a timely costume for this Halloween. While most of the available costumes are for younger children, you can still put together your own Puss in Boots Costume using simple basic costume ac...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:53:06

19. Host a Mad Hatter Party or Tea Party

A Mad Hatter Party or a Mad Hatter's Tea Party is a fun party idea for children and adults alike. Along with Alice in Wonderland Tea Parties, the Mad Hatter Party and Tea Party have been becoming more trendy as a birthday party theme for children. Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter Themes have b...
Parenting & Kids - Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:57:59

20. Host an Alice in Wonderland Party - Burton Style

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is likely to inspire a new style of Alice in Wonderland Themed Parties. We are hosting a Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland premiere party as a birthday party for our two girls this year. On the heels of last year's Mad Hatter Tea Party, this year we're doing a Bur...
Parenting & Kids - Wed, 04 May 2011 19:55:55

21. Angelica Pirate Costume & More News!

Penelope Cruz is the new Pirate Angelica in Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides. Her character Angelica Malon is very likely to be one of the hot female costumes for 2011. Angelica's pirate costume is sexy because it allows women to show a bit of shoulder and cleavage (if desired) and emp...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:48:53

22. Gift Ideas for NICU Babies

Choosing a gift for a NICU baby or premature baby in the NICU can be a bit challenging. Often family and friends do not know whether they should get a present for the NICU baby or NICU parents or wait to see what happens. This was the case with one of my friends, she didn't want to send anyt...
Parenting & Kids - Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:49:01

23. Label a Potion Bottle or Poison Bottle for a Creepy Gift Idea

Creating a crafty and creepy gift can be very easy, if you use materials at hand to label potion and poison bottles. Then put the poison bottles on display for Halloween or give as a fun gift. Decorating potion bottles can be very eco-friendly, especially when you start with bottles and jars fro...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:07:02

24. The Woman in Black Costume

The title character of the Woman in Black, is a haunting and frightening dress-up idea for anyone attending the movie premiere, for a fright night party or as a Halloween costume. A woman dressed in Victorian era mourning attire, as the Woman in Black, is a costume idea that will likely be one o...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:52:51

25. Blankets for Soldiers and Veterans

One of the special projects of Soldiers' Angels is to sew, knit or crochet blankets that get sent to soldiers with hope, with belief and with gratitude. If you can sew, knit, crochet consider getting involved and making one of these special gifts for those who serve, or those who have served. S...
Nonprofits - Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:52:06

26. Unique Measuring Cups for the Kitchen

Now that my girls are old enough to be cooking, I am looking for ways to make the cooking more fun and special. One of the ways is with cool measuring cups and measuring spoons. While my girls may be a bit big now for the very unique Fiesta Head Chefs Silicone Measuring Cup, I found a lot of oth...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:41:30

27. Glee Knitting Patterns News!

Costume designers for the hit Fox show Glee have showcased knitting accessories that have knitters wanting to make their own hand-knit version of the Glee Knits accessories. After seeing some of these hand knit hats, scarves, sweaters and arm warmers featured on Glee, I went in search of pattern...
Arts & Design - Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:25:42

28. The Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch News!

Several years ago I got a wake-up call watching an Earth Day show on Oprah. I was surprised to discover there is a large floating island of garbage, twice the size of Texas somewhere between the West Coast and Japan. This moving ocean garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean is the largest garbage dump...
Culture & Society - Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:55:25

29. Gift Ideas for NICU Parents

Choosing a gift for the NICU Parents can be difficult for some people. For NICU Parents their dreams of bringing home a beautiful baby soon after delivery have been shattered. For family, friends and colleagues who want to get the NICU parents something, choosing a helpful and meaningful gift fo...
Parenting & Kids - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:59:31

30. How to Wash Your Hands

Hand Washing is the single most important method of preventing the spread of illness, infection and food-borne illness. Every year more than 164 million school days are lost due to illness and children are often passing on the illnesses to their parents and siblings. In light of the concerns ov...
Healthy Living - Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:29:54

31. Hope Quotes News!

Hope can be a bit difficult to pin down, an elusive emotion, but one that we cannot seem to live without. It is defined as a general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled. Hope is having a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life when there may be evide...
Culture & Society - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:34:03

32. How to Make a Washcloth Cupcake

Washcloth Cupcake are a fun and easy to make gift item that is good for everyone's waistline. These no calorie treats are a fun way to have your cupcake and not have to eat it too. Once you have the ingredients, washcloth cupcakes are quick and easy to make for wedding or shower gifts, treats or...
Arts & Design - Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:24:31

33. How to Cope with Loss and Grief Healthy Coping Strategies

When faced with a loss, crisis or life-changing event, you are suddenly thrust into an unfamiliar world, one that can be frightening and unsettling. Knowing some simple ways of coping and how to make it through the first few days or hours can help ease some of the sorrow. This lens offers artic...
Healthy Living - Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:29:01

34. Voki - Avatars in Education

A Voki is a talking voice character, a computer-generated version of oneself. The more generic term for a Voki is a speaking avatar, a digital representation of a person or being. Teachers and educators are discovering some of the unique roles these speaking avatars can play in education particul...
Internet - Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:25:38

35. Glee Rocky Horror Show Costumes News!

Glee took on the classic Rocky Horror Show as a special Halloween tribute during their second year. There wasn't much time last year to get together a Glee inspired Rocky Horror Show Costume, but there is plenty of time to get a Glee Rocky Horror Costume together for this Halloween. The Rocky Ho...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:08:20

36. Best Books for Girls Ages 9-12

Trying to find summer activities for bored kids, particularly bored tweens is challenging for parents. Getting kids reading is a great way to get them exploring new places within the pages of a book. In addition to finding other activities and ideas to keep them from getting bored, I've been lo...
Parenting & Kids - Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:43:30

37. Disney Animators' Collection of Toddler Princesses

Disney's Award Winning collection of dolls created with input from the Disney Animators have created a new line of young Disney Princess dolls, which are a hit with little girls and even older girls who like to collect Disney dolls. The Disney Animators' Collection is a toddler line of Disney do...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:34:49

38. Scented Stuffed Toys Soothe and Comfort Children and Adults News!

Cozy Plush Microwavable Toys or Aromatherapy Plush Toys are a new type of toy that not only gives a toy, but it also is a warm hug. These scented plush toys make ideal gifts for children and adults alike, anyone who needs comfort after a hard day, a bit of relaxation after a stressful day at wor...
Healthy Living - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:58:09

39. Glee Warblers News!

Ever since the Dalton Academy Warblers, the all male a cappella group, debut on Glee during the Never Been Kissed episode, I've been a big fan. Apparently, I am not the only one. The Warbler's version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" with Darren Criss on lead vocals set records for for the highes...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:05:09

40. Day of the Dead Masks

Face masks part of the celebrations of Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead, a holiday celebrated in from late October to early November in Mexico, parts of the U.S. and many other Latin America countries. The Day of the Dead is the time of the year when friends and family gather to gather,...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:23:58

41. Vision Boards Help Visualize Goals

A vision board or dream board is a way of helping to visualize goals by taking images and words that represent dreams and desires and arranging them on a board. Art therapists may use collage (arranging pictures) as a way for clients to express themselves. Vision boards can be a helpful way to ...
Arts & Design - Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:10:05

42. Mad Hatter Costumes News!

Looking to be the Mad Hatter for Halloween or your next Mad Hatter Party? This lens features traditional Mad Hatters, Disney inspired Mad Hatters, Tim Burton Mad Hatters, Clown, Evil and Sexy Mad Hatter costumes for men, women and children. Johnny Depp always manages to create unique characters,...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:04:30

43. Handmade Valentines Day Gifts News!

One special way to demonstrate your love for your Valentine is by taking the time to create a handmade Valentine's gift. There are many easy ideas that you can use to make your own unique handcrafted, homemade valentine gift. Some handmade gifts require a bit of time and planning, like sewing a ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:28:57

44. Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - Poem, Song and eBook

This lens is dedicated to the favorite bereavement poem, "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" words of sympathy that have brought comfort to many since it was written. This beloved poem has also been put to music as a stirring song and most recently become a valuable eBook. This carefully research...
Healthy Living - Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:54:43

45. Smile Though Your Heart is Aching News!

A simple strategy for how to survive those most difficult of days...just smile. This lens includes a specially selected collection of videos with different versions of the classic song "Smile" written by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons. These videos are good resources to bookma...
Music - Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:17:22

46. Memorial Photography or Postmortem Photography

While many people do not think of photographing loved ones after they have died, the practice of memorial postmortem photography or photographing a loved one after their death was common practice in the 19th and 20th centuries. Memorial Photography or Postmortem Photography was an integral part o...
Arts & Design - Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:01:12

47. Ways to Celebrate Valentines Day as a Single Person

Valentine's Days is often celebrated as the holiday for love and couples, making it a challenging day to make it through for singles. For singles there are three main ways to celebrate Valentine's Day as a Traditional Valentine's Day, a Damaged or Broken Heart Valentine's Day or an Anti Valentin...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:35:47

48. Anniversary Reaction - Coping with the Anniversary of an Event

Anniversaries are often happy occasions, but coping with the anniversary of the death of a loved one, a natural disaster or a national trauma can be difficult for those left behind. Remembering, recalling and reliving a tragic loss or traumatic event can be very painful. Anniversary dates often ...
Healthy Living - Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:27:26

49. Glee Costumes from Season 3

The third Season of Glee has already provided several new great ideas for dressing up as your favorite Glee character this Halloween for Glee fans looking for new ideas for a Glee Costume. The first episode "Purple Piano Project" has make it fashionable and gleetastic to dress in purple, even Su...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:28:51

50. Caregiver Syndrome - Caregiver Stress Syndrome

Caregiver Stress Syndrome is a way to describe the physiological and psychological changes experienced as the result of chronic stress due to ongoing caregiving activities. Caregiver Stress Syndrome are actual physiological and psychological symptoms that result from the ongoing emotional strain ...
Healthy Living - Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:14:33

51. Acorns - the Oak Nut

The acorn, nut of the oak tree, has special significance for many people. For ancient cultures the acorn was a symbol of good luck. For Native Americans the acorn was an original source of food. For others today the growth and the potential in the tiny acorn serves as a source of inspiration. Thi...
Home & Garden - Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:09:16

52. Best Cupcake Makers for Everyone News!

Motivated by all of the great Cupcake Recipes and ideas in the Cupcake Club, I decided to figure out which of the many cupcake makers on the market is the best to give as a Christmas gift. I am pretty motivated in finding out, since I am looking to purchase a Cupcake Makers for my girls, who wil...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:39:31

53. Lemonade Mouth Costumes

Dressing like your favorite Lemonade Mouth Character this Halloween or at your next Lemonade Mouth party is a fun way for fans to show how much they love this Disney Channel hit movie. Lemonade Mouth Costumes are part of a costume trend that I've covered in other costuming lenses, to wear regula...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:00:03

54. Sadako Sasaki News!

Sadako Sasaki was just two years old when the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945. At the age of 11, she was diagnosed with Leukemia, or the "Atomic Bomb Disease." In 1955 leukemia was a death sentence. Her courage in the face of her cancer and determination to fold 1,000 paper crane...
Culture & Society - Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:30:19

55. Fingerless Gloves - Useful Gifts For Those Wanting to Text or Type

Fingerless gloves are becoming a fashionable necessity as more people are trying to wear gloves and use their cell phones, touch screens and e-readers at the same time. Fingerless gloves are becoming the new geek chic fashion item. Using fingerless mitten or texting gloves allows one to stay war...
Fashion & Beauty - Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:45:11

56. The Health Benefits of Altruism

Being altruistic, or reaching out to help others, not only benefits the person being helped, but practicing altruism also has many benefits for the person doing the helping.� Altruism is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is a generous way of expressing gratitude for all that you ...
Healthy Living - Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:27:21

57. How to Host a Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Hosting a Fancy Nancy Tea Party is a Tr�s Elegant and Tr�s Magnifique idea for your favorite Fancy Nancy fan and her friends (or family). For those who don't know, Fancy Nancy is the lovable young character created by writer Jane O'Connor and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser, who with her joie d...
Parenting & Kids - Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:13:48

58. Coping with Grief on Valentines Day

Valentine's Day can be a very difficult day for those grieving the loss of a relationship or the loss of a loved one due to death. This day, devoted to celebrating love and couples, can be very hard on those who are single. The hole one feels in the heart after a relationship ends or a loved one...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:21:53

59. Chocolate Biscuit Cake Recipe News!

According to the official royal wedding website, It appears that there will be not one, but two cakes at the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Kate's choice is a multi-tiered traditional fruit cake. William's choice of a Chocolate Biscuit Cake as a Groom's cake ha...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 03 May 2011 05:05:20

60. The Zaky Hand - A Therapeutic Pillow for NICU Babies

The Zaky is an ergodynamic positioning pillow. This unique pillow was designed by a former NICU parent, Dr. Yamile Jackson, after her own NICU experiences with her son Zachary. One of the most difficult things for NICU parents to do is to realize that they cannot stay with their NICU baby 24 hou...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:26:19

61. Art Sets to Inspire Creativity

One of my favorite gifts to give to my daughters (probably because I would have really loved to have had one of these when I was younger) is an art set, filled with pencils, pens, pastels and accessories to make drawing easy. I like to make sure we have plenty of art and drawing supplies along wi...
Arts & Design - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:19:36

62. Once Upon a Time on ABC

Enter a world where modern day and fairytales intertwine, this is the premise for ABC's Once Upon a Time created by storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz the duo who brought us Lost. The residents of the town of Storybrooke are actually the people of Fairytale land, who have been trapped ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:01:31

63. How to Write an Obituary

For many people the obituary section or the death notices is the first one read in the morning newspaper. Benjamin Franklin noted that he read the obituary page first and "If my name is not on it, then I get up." Writing an obituary is not a skill that most people have. The obituary may be the l...
Healthy Living - Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:05:11

64. Cute, Cool, Creative and Crazy Christmas Hats

Squidoo's Christmas Elf is going to show you suggestions for the best gifts of the season, with cute, cool, creative and crazy Christmas hats. What you will find here are some of the most unique Christmas hats available for this Christmas. Many will cause a cautious smile of amusement, others wi...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:43:33

65. Skull Cakes and Skeleton Cupcakes

Skulls and Skeletons cakes and cupcakes are a fun way to add a bit of scary bones to Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos or any other occasion where skulls and skeletons play a role. What you will find here are a collection of links, ideas and products to help you make your own skeleton or skull cake ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:56:12

66. Alice in Wonderland Cupcakes News!

With all of the crazy characters from Alice herself to the Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland makes for many curious and clever cupcake theme. Tim Burton's version of Alice in Wonderland has generated new Alice-inspired cupcakes. The Alice in Wonderland Cupcakes lens includes a collection of ideas...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:17:09

67. Top 10 Christmas Albums for 2011 News!

Christmas is a time for music for people to curl up in front of the window with a cup of hot cocoa and listen to their favorite Christmas songs, the classic Christmas songs and perhaps to even find some new favorites. Every year new Christmas Albums are released and many of the prior Christmas A...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:10:18

68. 13 Ways to Cloak Your Identity for Halloween

One easy way to create a fast, fun, simple and unique Halloween costume is to start with with a mask, cloak, cape or robe to hide your true identity. Halloween is a time when children and grown-ups alike get to take on a different identity for a a few hours, a night or a day and be a bit mysteri...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:49:52

69. Free Hugs Campaign - The Many Benefits of Hug Therapy

The Free Hugs Campaign began as one person's attempt to make a difference and reach out to others to brighten their lives. The effects and impact of the Free Hugs campaign became one of the earliest viral phenomena on YouTube and is one of the top viewed videos online of all time. Giving Free H...
Nonprofits - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:43:39

70. Blossom Lights for Decorating News!

Lighted branches and flower blossoms are popular decorating accessory for weddings, receptions and parties. These illuminated arrangements are also being used to provide a warm, inviting atmosphere in the home and in the office. Cherry blossom lights and lighted plum branches are becoming a popu...
Home & Garden - Sun, 23 Jan 2011 09:12:30

71. Alice in Wonderland Quotes from Tim Burtons 2010 Film News!

Disney's new Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton, is filled with many memorable quotes from all of the unique, eccentric, colorful and a trifle crazy Alice in Wonderland characters. This collection of quotes from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland have been gathered from several resources:...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:14:41

72. Celebrate Platypus Day News!

Disney created a new holiday to celebrate everyone's favorite semi-aquatic undercover agent, Agent P, otherwise known as Perry the Platypus from the Disney Show Phineas and Ferb. March 5th is now recognized as National Platypus Day. Perry is the rather simple, almost lifeless appearing pet of Ph...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:18:30

73. Easy Halloween Costumes News!

With a bit of imagination and a little time, you can create a variety of easy Halloween costumes. Many of these ideas include using just a few items, items you have at home or items that you can reuse or recycle as a Halloween Costume. Many of these costumes can also be put together at the last ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:22:13

74. MyPlate Posters, Stickers and More

"Teach Nutrition" on Zazzle came out of my need for customized MyPlate materials that I could use when teaching nutrition. After MyPlate was released in 2011, I started looking for MyPlate materials, posters, pins, stickers, magnets and bookmarks that could be used when teaching nutrition. I wan...
Healthy Living - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:35:35

75. Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead

Although occurring around the same time of the year as Halloween, Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a very different holiday. Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in many Latin American countries with a different focus. This festival to celebrate the unity of life and death, is considered by...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:26:09

76. Hand Warmer Mugs are Warm Winter Gifts News!

For many people, myself included, drinking a warm beverage is as much about holding something warm in ones hands as it is drinking the beverage. Warm beverages can also help to warm one up on the inside whether outdoors watching sports or indoors on cold fall and winter days. Research has shown...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:11:35

77. Teaching with Skeletons at Halloween

Skeletons make excellent teaching tools, especially at Halloween. Since my daughters were in Kindergarten and Pre-School I have been going into their classrooms at Halloween to teach their classes about Bone Anatomy. Not only are the skeletons an effective, interactive way to teach children about...
Education - Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:52:08

78. The Dolphin Movie - Dolphin Tale

Dolphin Tale is one of the most inspiring films that I have seen in a long time. It is the only time when I have been in a movie theater when the audience actually applauded at the end of the movie. This family-friendly and animal-friendly film tells the inspiring tale of Winter the little 3-mon...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:50:44

79. Tim Burtons New Alice in Wonderland News!

The new version of Alice in Wonderland, also known as Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland or Alice in Wonderland 2010 hit the big screen and IMAX theaters in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3-D on March 5, 2010. The film shatterred box office records for 3-D films and for other films. The film generated...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 27 Feb 2011 04:35:44

80. Top 10 Glee Gifts for Christmas

With a lot of help from my two daughters, who are also Glee fans, we've put together our top 10 list of the best Glee gifts for other Glee fans and Gleeks. Some of our choices are obvious like the Glee Music, Glee DVD's of the series and the new Glee 3D Concert Movie. Others are trendy like the ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:44:08

81. How to Make Horton the Elephant Headband Ears

It's easy to become Horton Hears a Who for Halloween. All you need is a headband, a few pipe cleaners, some blue paper, yarn or a large pom pom and a little time. With a few cuts of paper, foamie or felt, some twisting and turning you'll soon have your own Horton Hears a Who Ear Headband. Put o...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:02:09

82. Promote Heart Health and Prevent Heart Disease News!

February is officially American Heart Month but you can learn about promoting heart health and preventing heart disease year 'round. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Stroke is the third leading cause of death. There are many things you can ...
Healthy Living - Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:52:02

83. Angry Little Girls Make Humorous Anti-Valentines Day Gifts

Whether a gift for yourself or someone else the Angry Little Girls Products may be a top Anti-Valentine's Day gift choices to celebrate the holiday devoted to love. Who better than the Angry Little Girls with their sarcastic, biting wit to help you *not* celebrate the holiday devoted to love and...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:52:34

84. Anatomy Models

Human Anatomy is one of the subjects studied by those in the health care fields. Doctors, nurses, therapists and pathologists alike all must learn how the parts of the human body and how they function. The challenge to learn human anatomy is one that has been facing those diagnosing and treating...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:37:08

85. Can I Send My Condolences by Text, IM or Email?

Even in an era of so many different ways of being in touch with people, there are some personal communications, such as condolences or sympathy, that should still be delivered in person or by snail mail. I started this lens to find an answer to the question, "Can I Text, IM or Email Condolences?...
Healthy Living - Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:56:14

86. Water Blessing Labels News!

Water Blessing Labels can be used as positive affirmations and inspirational messages to help you focus your intentions and inspire your inner journey. These re-usable transparent static cling decals can be placed on most smooth surfaces. The labels then become reminders to focus your intentions...
Culture & Society - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:09:50

87. Ever After - A Cinderella Story News!

Ever After is a retelling of the Cinderella story with a bit of a twist. This 16th Century Cinderella a.k.a. Danielle, played by Drew Barrymore is beautiful as well as intelligent. This new Cinderella is a victim of ill-fated circumstances. Somehow she still manages, despite the odds, to rise ab...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:16:38

88. Anatomy Jane

After watching the Grey's Anatomy episode, "Life During Wartime" with my daughter's they wanted to get their own Anatomy Jane Dolls. I tried to answer the question "Does Anatomy Jane Exist?" I went searching on the Internet to see what I could find about Anatomy Jane. I found more buzzing about ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:05:12

89. Living Life with Gratitude

Many of the simple things in life can be reasons for being grateful. These are often things that we tend to take for granted--our health, family, friends, our livelihood--until they are brought to our attention or taken away. Remembering to be grateful daily for one's health, family, friends, a j...
Culture & Society - Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:04:18

90. Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags News!

My interest in finding ways to use reusable snack bags, reusable sandwich bags and reusable produce bags intensified after making the lens on Reducing the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch. I realized when figuring out 15 Ways to Minimize Your Impact on the Garbage Island that I needed to find a way t...
Healthy Living - Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:00:43

91. Tangled at Disneyland News!

Disney's 50th animated feature, Tangled was released in the Fall of 2010. This 3D animated film is based on the Grimm fairytale of Rapunzel and her long golden hair. As with many of the Disney animated films, Disney is incorporating the new film into it's various park. At Disneyland in Anaheim, ...
Travel & Places - Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:45:02

92. Monster Bags Make Fun Gift Bags

Monster bags, purses and wallets are not only freaky, fun and even a bit frightening, but they can also be functional. Monster bags can double as Trick or Treat Bags on Halloween or gift bags for Christmas or Valentine's Day. Monster bags are a fun way to get kids and tweens to remember to bring...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:24:03

93. My Babys in the NICU: Now What?

The first lens in a series of lenses from the NICU Parent Support Site created to provide information, support, encouragement and resources for parents and Families who suddenly find that they have a NICU Baby--a newborn hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The focus of this l...
Parenting & Kids - Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:43:13

94. Paper Cranes for Japan News!

Following the devastating March 2011 earthquake, many people wanted to find a way to do something to help. Students Rebuild partnered with DoSomething.org, to give students worldwide the chance to support Japanese peers by making paper cranes. Many believe that if you fold a thousand paper crane...
Nonprofits - Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:27:08

95. Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka is the amazing chocolatier, the confectionery genius, the eternal child and the dreamer of dreams first brought to life by Rohal Dahl in the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, illustrated by Quentin Blake. He has been portrayed in two very different performances by Gene Wilder i...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:54:31

96. How to Be a Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire

I picked up the latest Fancy Nancy book at the store this weekend, Fancy Nancy Explorers Extraordinaire and realized it may be an answer to this summer's dilemma of what to do to keep the kids busy and entertained. After reading the book, I realized it was going to be a great summer activity for...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:18:46

97. Horton Hears a Who News!

Horton the Elephant is featured in two Dr. Seuss books, the first "Horton Hatches an Egg" and the second, "Horton Hears a Who." "Horton Hears a Who", the new feature film produced by Blue Sky Studios and released by 20th Century Fox started March 14, 2008. Horton the Elephant is a good character ...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:53:28

98. Bereavement Photography for Dying Babies

There are several organizations that help to ease the grief of NICU Parents and other parents by taking professional photographs of dying newborns. Photographs create a tangible reminder of the brief moments shared between parent and child. Offering this type of a service to a parent can be inval...
Arts & Design - Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:01:19

99. Cherry Blossom Patterns

In Japan the beautiful cherry blossom is a symbol of hope. Following the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in which hundreds have been killed or displaced, the people of Japan need a bit of hope. While pulling together the lens on the Japanese Cherry Blossoms Aid Japan, I kept getting the ur...
Arts & Design - Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:46:08

100. 3D Skull Cake & Recipes

With a 3D skull cake mold made by Wilton, you can easily create a scary skull cake for your next Halloween or Pirate party. I saw this 3-D skull cake pan last year at Michael's, but didn't get one. They were soon out of stock after Halloween and no where to be found. Fortunately, Wilton started ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:03:29

101. Alice in Wonderland Christmas - Tim Burton Style

Fans of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland will have to get a bit creative to create an Alice in Wonderland Christmas a la Burton. Hallmark has come out with a keepsake ornament for 2010 that is an official Disney ornament which looks to be the only Alice in Wonderland Christmas merchandise. It l...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:47:19

102. Soap Cupcakes and Washcloth Cupcakes - No Calorie Treats

Love cupcakes but don't love the calories? Cupcake soaps, Cupcake Bath Bombs, Cupcake Towels and Cupcake Lip Gloss look good enough to eat, but are ways to enjoy no calorie cupcakes. Cupcake Soaps, Bath Bombs Cupcake Towels or Washcloth Cupcakes are trendy no calorie wedding or shower favors and...
Arts & Design - Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:20:00

103. Remembering Loved Ones at the Holidays and Any Day News!

Finding ways to make it through the holidays, to keep smiling and get into the Christmas Spirit can be especially challenging for those facing the holidays without a loved one, whether they are apart due to distance or due to death at the holidays. One way to making the holidays easier is to fin...
Healthy Living - Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:51:26

104. How to Choose the Must Have Accessories for a Kindle Fire Tablet

Much to my surprise and delight my husband (with the help and encouragement of my two daughter's) got me a new Kindle Fire for Christmas. Of course it has been a bit of a challenge figuring out what Kindle Fire accessories I need to get since my daughter's have taken it over. What is here is my...
Computers & Electronics - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:54:04

105. Guitar String Bracelet Sets and Piano Wire Bracelets

Music fans of all ages will like guitar string bracelets and piano wire bracelets. Not only are these musical bracelets a trendy jewelry gift for tweens, teens and adults, but they are also a green gift. Made from old guitar strings or piano wires, these trendy uni-sex bracelets are a thoughtful...
Fashion & Beauty - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:04:23

106. How to Write a Pet Sympathy Card

One of the most supportive ways to help a friend dealing with the death of a pet is to send a sympathy card. A sympathy card for a pet not only honors the memory of the pet, but it also sends a message of sympathy and support to the pet owner, who is feeling the loss, but may also be feeling the...
Healthy Living - Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:34:57

107. The Ultimate Glee Gift Guide

The Ultimate Glee Gift Guide is the Ultimate Guide for the Glee Fan. For those who do not know, Glee is the hot show on Fox that is making singing popular again. The lens includes a selection of Glee Gifts that allow you to work with any budget. At the low end, less than $2.00 there are keychain...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:12:38

108. Valentines Day The Movie News!

The new movie by Pretty Woman Director, Garry Marshall, Valentine's Day looks like a really fun and funny Valentine's film and features a lot of no calorie eye candy in its all star cast. With a bit of romance and a bit of cynicism the movie is a great Valentine Date film whether you are watchin...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:08:17

109. Life Begins at 50

This year, 2011 is a pivotal one for me, since it will be the first year that I am entirely 50. My new empowering mantra for 2011 is that "Life Begins at 50." This statement is a way of reminding myself that there is still a lot left to do and to accomplish in my life. Join me exploring a varie...
Squidoo Community - Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:58:53

110. Famous Women in History, Science and Medicine

What do you do when your young daughter asks "Why don't we learn about women in school?" If you are like me, you go looking for answers. What you will find here are the result of that search. My daughter was working on a report on Famous Californians when she asked the question. While picking ou...
Education - Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:17:01

111. MyPlate - The New Food Pyramid

In June 2011 the Department of Agriculture introduced the new food icon, MyPlate.gov as a new food guide. With this new guide educators and health care provides now need to learn new ways of teaching students and educating patients and clients about how to eat. ChooseMyPlate.gov replaces the MyP...
Healthy Living - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:58:08

112. Run Disney Vacation

Running in a Disney Race is one of my personal and private goals for 2012. For the past several years we normally normally visit Disneyland for Christmas, but this year several factors coincided so I decided to make our next trip to Disneyland be a running vacation. After chatting with a colleag...
Travel & Places - Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:01:57

113. MyPlate for Vegetarians

The new food representation guide, MyPlate released in June 2011 offers something that the old MyPyramid did not, namely food choices and information for vegetarians. The MyPlate is designed to remind Americans to eat healthfully using an easier to visualize method of eating. Using the familiar ...
Healthy Living - Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:42:17

114. The Wish Tree - A Wish for Peace

The Wish Tree is a lovely concept to create for your family at the holidays or any day. Everyone writes down their wishes and then hangs the wishes on the Wish Tree Since the 1990's the Wish Tree has been a part of many peace-promoting art exhibitions staged by Yoko Ono. With the Wish Tree, peop...
Culture & Society - Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:01:45

115. Healthy Bake Sales Options

Trying to figure out healthy recipes for the bake sale can be challenging. Bake sales have traditionally been filled with high calorie, high fat and high sugar cakes, cookies, pies and other goodies. Some parents, myself included, are looking for alternatives to the traditional bake sale. Since...
Healthy Living - Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:00:32

116. Nature Therapy - Walking in Nature

Walking in nature can have many therapeutic benefits for the person walking. Walking promotes the health of the mind, the body and the spirit. Another term for walking in nature is Green Therapy. John Muir once wrote, In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. Taking a walk ...
Healthy Living - Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:01:32

117. Grief in the Workplace News!

Much as we'd like it to be different, grief and the grieving heart do not take a break when you go to work. Someone grieving a loss still has to keep on going even when the world may be falling apart. People can experience personal and professional losses for a variety of different reasons rangi...
Healthy Living - Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:53:39

118. Make a Mad Hatter Battle Costume

Tim Burton's Mad Hatter is one of the top Halloween costumes for 2010. For a totally different look to your Mad Hatter this Halloween (or any other time) turn to the final battle scene for inspiration and wear a Mad Hatter Battle Costume, complete with kilt and sword. Costume designer Colleen At...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:54:19

119. Dem Dancing Skeleton Bones

Skeletons have been a symbol of death at least since the Middle Ages when they were portrayed as the Grim Reaper. Dancing skeletons are featured as participants in La Danse Macabre or the dance of death and as such skeletons have become objects of fear. During Halloween skeletons are among the f...
Education - Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:11:40

120. Puzzle Balls by Ravensburger and Esphera 360

If you are looking for a unique puzzle gift this year, consider the Puzzle Ball from Ravensburger or the Esphera 360 Sphere Art. I stumbled across these looking at Black Friday deals on Amazon and decided that one of these globe puzzles would make a fun and educational gift for my girls this holi...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:02:51

121. My NICU Baby is Dying: Now What?

This lens is developed to support the 1,000's of NICU Parents each year who must face the difficult realization that their NICU baby will not be discharged to home because their NICU baby is dying. Each year nearly 30,000 infants die in the United States, many of them are in the Neonatal Intensiv...
Parenting & Kids - Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:47:23

122. Stuffed Animals for Valentines Day ♥ News!

Stuffed animals and Valentines Day seem to go together whether it is a cuddly plush toy for a child or a scented stuffed animal for an adult, stuffed animals are a fun gift for a special Valentine to snuggle. There are different scented stuffed animals. Chocolate scented might be one of the most...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:14:34

123. Zorbitz - Lucky Karma Beads - Feng Shui Luck Charms

These Lucky Karma Bracelets, Karmalogy, Nirvana Crystals and Feng Shui Charms are among my favorite gift ideas--for myself, or to give to others. I have been a bit fan of the Zorbitz product line for many years because they create products that can be worn or used as focusing tools or devices. ...
Culture & Society - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:32:51

124. Peace Ornaments - Hope Ornaments - Ornaments to Remember

This special selection of Ornaments were chosen to inspire peace and also to honor and remember loved ones who are facing challenges or have died. These ornaments can be displayed during the holidays, or even year 'round. I designed several of the Peace on Earth Ornaments and Remembrance Orname...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:31:44

125. Mattie Stepanek

Mattie Stepanek wanted to be known as a poet, peacemaker and philosopher who played. Even though he had a rare form of muscular dystrophy, dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy, Mattie was able to accomplish a lot in his short life. He was not limited by the disease. For this reason he was one of ...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:27:05

126. Revisit Winnie the Pooh 2011 in the Hundred Acre Woods

While those in their early 20's anxiously awaited the arrival of the last Harry Potter film, those of us who are a bit older in 20 waited for the arrival of a character that we grew up with—Winnie the Pooh. Winnie the Pooh 2011 is the first time the Walt Disney Animation Studios has releas...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:42:41

127. Cooking Steel Cut Oatmeal

Last night I took the time to fix a big pot of plain Steel Cut Oatmeal, otherwise known as Irish Oatmeal (yes, sometimes we have breakfast for dinner) and by the time I went back for seconds, much to my surprise, there was barely a second serving left in the pot. My family had devoured it, each ...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:42:05

128. Make Hot Chocolate with Hot Chocolate Machines and Frothers News!

Nearly everyone likes to curl up with a hot mug of cocoa on cold Fall and Winter nights. To make a good cup of hot chocolate you need a good recipe and you also need a way to make the hot chocolate. Hot chocolate can be made with a basic frother and a pitcher or using fancy hot chocolate machine...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:38:24

129. Alice in Wonderland 2010 Quiz News!

Test your knowledge of Tim Burton's amazing version of Alice in Wonderland by taking the Alice in Wonderland 2010 quiz. How much do you know about Alice in Wonderland? The quiz features questions on trivia about the film, about the actors/actresses, the director Tim Burton, the film's characters...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:59:40

130. The Moomins

My mother is from Finland, so I grew up reading stories from Moomin Valley about critters called the Moomins and all of their friends. The Moomins are creations of author and illustrator Tove Jansson. The original versions were written in Swedish but have were translated into English. Moomins l...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:34:40

131. Vintage Halloween Ideas News!

Having a Vintage, Retro or Green Halloween is one way to live out the classic song, "Everything Old is New Again." Many parents are looking for fun ways to have a Halloween party and are also looking for ways to economize on Halloween. Many parents are turning to Vintage Halloween ideas for ways...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:07:14

132. Piparkakut - The Best Gingerbread Recipe Ever

For me Christmas would not be Christmas without having Gingerbread cookies, but not just any gingerbread cookies, my Mom's special recipe for Piparkakut or Finnish Gingerbread. We've had them for as long as I can remember and Mom's always made a Gingerbread House with her cookie recipe. In look...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:02:32

133. Give a Christmas Jar or Anonymous Money Jar

A Christmas Jar or Holiday Money Jar is a great new tradition to help spread the holiday spirit and encourage random acts of kindness. Consider starting a new family tradition this year, pass on the spirit of the holiday and give a money jar anonymously to someone who could really use one. The ...
Arts & Design - Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:04:03

134. The 1918 Flu Pandemic or Spanish Flu

In 1918 much of the world was at war. The world would soon come under siege by something much smaller and deadlier than enemy forces. More people would die because of this this small invader than were killed during the entire first world war. Between 1918-1919 an influenza A virus (H1N1) caused ...
Culture & Society - Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:38:16

135. Help a Child Cope with Loss and Grief

Children and adolescents are not immune to facing loss, death, dying and grief; they encounter loss and will experience a grief response. Much as we, as parents and teacher, might want to protect and shelter children and try to create a world for them in which no one ever dies, losses do not occu...
Healthy Living - Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:51:13

136. A Healing Blessing

A Healing Blessing was written when my youngest daughter was hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We were very lucky that her NICU hospitalization was a relatively short one and we had a very positive outcome. The Blessing was printed and placed over her bed where it remained until ...
Healthy Living - Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:33:57

137. Costumes for Day of the Dead

Dressing up like skeletons, in handcrafted costumes, has long been a part of the Die de los Muertos or Day of the Dead celebrations. Official Day of the Dead costumes are now making it easier for people to dress up as a skeleton or calaca or a skeleton couple. Dia de los Muertos or the Day of th...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:04:11

138. Ben Breedlove

Some people are "old souls," wise beyond their chronological years. Austin teen, Ben Breedlove was definitely one of the old souls. His final YouTube video clips, told in two parts as "This is my story" has gone viral with millions already viewing the clips since they were posted December 18, 20...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:13:01

139. Give a Lump of Coal for Christmas

Traditionally lumps of coal or was the gift given to children who have been naughty. In the past several years this holiday tradition has taken on a bit of a twist, with people giving lumps of coal to each other for fun or as a way of indicating displeasure. Children (and pets) may be given lum...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:20:22

140. Heart Spoons and Heart Measuring Spoons

Whether for Valentine's Day, a wedding or a birthday heart-shaped spoons and measuring spoons are a gift that continues to express your love and affection every time they are used. Heart measuring spoons make thoughtful party favors or decorations on a housewarming gift or kitchen set for a stud...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:42:44

141. Easy Winter Bathroom Update

Updating a bathroom by changing the shower curtain and bathroom accessories is a quick and easy way to uplift your spirits during the winter. When it is dark and dreary outside, you can create a colorful haven inside the bathroom. A quick bathroom make over is a fast and fun way to redo the bath...
Home & Garden - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:58:48

142. Three Sisters Garden

According to many Native American legends the three sisters are corn, squash and beans who can only grow and thrive if they are planted together. The technique of planting these three different plant seeds together is one that has been used by Native Americans long before the Europeans arrived. ...
Home & Garden - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:04:19

143. Silicone Bakeware

Silicone, a class of inert, semi-inorganic polymeric compounds of silicon, is one of the best materials to use for baking, cooking or molding many food products. Silicone is being made into a variety of bakeware, cookware and molds to meet the many varied demands of cooking. Because of it's uni...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 26 Sep 2010 06:24:54

144. FreeRice - Donate Free Rice - Discover Some New Words News!

At FreeRice.com you can learn new words, improve your vocabulary at the same time you are donating free rice for the United Nation's World Food Program. When you play the game for each word you get right, FreeRice donates 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Programme. By playing ...
Nonprofits - Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:02:08

145. Freddie Mercury - Queen News!

Freddie Mercury, lead singer for the Rock Band Queen, was once quoted as saying that he didn't want to be a rock star, he wanted to be a legend. While alive, Freddie Mercury was known as an entertaining and energetic rock star. Since his death at the fairly young age of 45, he has become a legend...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:09:07

146. Orka Steamers and Other Silicon Kitchen Products

The Orka Multi-steamer was the steamer that I decided to splurge on recently and purchase after reluctantly going in search of a new steamer. (Unfortunately my old trusty Rubbermaid steamer was showing signs of age and I needed something new.) After doing the research, Orka by Mastrad was the bes...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:45:08

147. Alice in Wonderland Boutique

Like many others I am anxiously awaiting the release of Tim Burton's new version of Alice in Wonderland. If it is anything like his other movies it is destined to become a new classic. I have also been anxiously awaiting the release of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Stuff, Gear and Gift ideas,...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:09:29

148. Caregiver Grief

Grief is important part of the caregiver experience that is often overlooked. According to Grief expert Kenneth Doka, PhD "Grief is a reaction to a loss, but it can be -- and with caregivers grief often is -- a multifaceted reaction." Many caregivers of the aging or the ill experience anticipator...
Healthy Living - Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:06:55

149. Diana Princess of Wales

I was one of the thousands of people, who were stunned and in shock 10 years ago by the tragic death of Princess Diana and then a few days later the death of Mother Teresa. As I watched the enormous worldwide outpouring of grief for the deaths of these two humanitarians, I felt my own grief, saw ...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:39:27

150. Celebrate National Popcorn Day

Popcorn is one of my favorite snack foods. It is one that my dad used to fix us as kids and one that I continue to fix for my kids. The Popcorn Board estimates that Americans eat 17 billion quarts of popcorn each year. Which works out to 54 quarts or popcorn or 216 cups per person. That's a lot ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:42:52

151. How to Knit a Scarf

In this "How To" gift guide created for Squidoo's Holiday Gift Guide you will discover helpful resources tips to get you on your way knitting your own winter scarf. Knitting a scarf is one of the easiest projects to get started on if you want to learn how to knit. You will find books, recommende...
Arts & Design - Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:47:25

152. How to Make a Christmas Spirit Jar

Keeping the Christmas Spirit alive the year 'round is something that many people would like to do. Creating a Christmas Spirit Jar is a simple craft idea that I came up after reading the quote by Harlan Miller, I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:27:04

153. Bunny - Oscar Winning Short Film

I would not have believed that the computer animation studio that produced "Ice Age" would have created a short film that works as an effective resource for educating children and adults about death and dying, but this short film is a valuable thanatology* resource for teaching about death and dy...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:28:18

154. Smash - Coming to NBC

There is a new show on the NBC line up that has assembled not only a star-studded cast, but also a star-studded list of producers and songwriters. This new show set to premiere during the 2011/2012 season also has BroadwayWorld all a buzz waiting for it's arrival. The highly anticipated NBC sho...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:21:45

155. Gifts for Caregivers

For many people being a caregiver is one of the most important, demanding and stressful roles that a person may undertake in his or her lifetime. One way to acknowledge the special caregivers in your life is by finding a simple gift or a token of appreciation to let them or her know you appreciat...
Healthy Living - Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:16:53

156. Visit The Catacombs - Underground Burial Grounds

Far beneath the city streets of Paris lies the bone remains of more than 6 million people, in an elaborate labyrinth of passages, tunnels and corridors. It is a place of mystery, of intrigue, of history and of death. One can easily get lost or disoriented when exploring the Parisian Catacombs and...
Travel & Places - Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:14:13

157. Best Gifts for Knitters

This holiday gift guides features 10 of the best gift ideas to give to your favorite knitter (or to get for yourself) for the holidays or any other time of the year. Some of the gift ideas for knitters include interchangeable knitting needle sets, knitting tote bags, needle case holders, notions...
Arts & Design - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:13:07

158. Make a Christmas Cookie Tree

One new Christmas tradition that I'd like to start with my family is making a Christmas Cookie Tree or an edible tree made from series of stacked cookie stars. I discovered the cookie tree while working on cookie recipe lenses for the Great Christmas Cookie Recipe Challenge and making my lens fo...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:17:24

159. Gift Ideas for Herb Lovers - Herb Growers and Herb Savers

Fresh, homegrown herbs are an easy way to bring unique flavors and health benefits to one's diet. As the seasons cool down, it is harder to grow fresh herbs outdoors, but there are several ways to continue having fresh herbs year 'round. Fortunately, there are many straight-forward ways and new ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:38:29

160. Cover Your Cough to Prevent the Spread of Germs News!

Serious respiratory illnesses like the H!N1 influenza (or Swine Flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) are spread by coughing or sneezing. Many people will cough or sneeze into their hands and then not wash their hands, so that the ge...
Healthy Living - Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:17:29

161. Top Trendy Tween Gifts

Trying to find gifts for tween girls can be challenging since by definition they are in the "in between" ages. The tween (ages 9 to 12 years) is not quite a child, but not yet a teenager. This in between age means that they may like some things that younger girls enjoy like collector dolls, stuf...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:26:15

162. How to Prevent Getting H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu News!

On June 10, 2009 the World Health Organization finally raised the level of concern about the H1N1 Flu to a level 6. H1N1 Flu has become the first 21st century flu pandemic. WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan was quoted as saying "With today's announcement, WHO moves from an emergency to a lon...
Healthy Living - Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:48:47

163. Cake vs. Cupcakes News!

Did you know that cupcakes are not just for kids any more? Over the past several years cupcakes are becoming a fun, trendy indulgence for grownups and in may circles serving cupcakes for special occasions is surpassing serving cake. Cupcakes are finding their ways into weddings, grownup birthdays...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:16:50

164. How to Thread a Needle

Threading a needle should be easy. All you need to do is take the thread and get it through the eye of the needle, but actually getting the thread (or anything else you might be using) through the eye of the needle can be a bit challenging. It seems to have gotten more challenging as my eyes have...
Culture & Society - Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:37:23

165. Ignaz Semmelweis

Ignaz Semmelweis was one of the first physicians to recognize the importance of Hand Washing prior to examining patients. Having spent so much time washing hands prior to seeing patients and prior to scrubbing into surgery, it is hard for me to imagine a time when Hand washing was not required. ...
Healthy Living - Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:58:56

166. Reusable Cup Sleeves

A Cup Cozy or Cup Sleeve* is a great green gift for your favorite coffee or tea drinker, who is also concerned about the environment. What's better is that this many of the reusable coffee sleeves are available for under $10.00, making them great economical gifts as well. If you happen to be cr...
Healthy Living - Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:48:19

167. Alice in Wonderland-Themed Christmas Tree Ideas News!

Alice in Wonderland is a popular theme for parties, costumes and decorating at Christmas time. This year for those who want a more unusual Christmas tree, consider doing an upside-down tree and covering them with Alice in Wonderland Ornaments to create your own Topsy Turvy Alice in Wonderland Tre...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:03:19

168. Books for Girls on Famous Women in History, Science and Medicine

My tween-age daughters were wondering why they weren't learning about famous women in history in their classes at school. Since I couldn't come up with a really good answer for them, I went in search of books that I could get them about famous women in history. Not stopping there, I also looked ...
Parenting & Kids - Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:44:29

169. How to Use the Polaroid Module News!

The Polaroid Module allows lensmasters to quickly upload a single picture to create a Polaroid-like image within the lens, a photo with a white border. The benefit of the Polaroid Module is that you can upload a large image easily without needing to use or know any HTML. The Three Bears help ex...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:45:02

170. Bono (Paul David Hewson)

For charming, bulling and morally blackmailed the leaders of the world's richest countries into forgiving $40 billion in debt owed by the poorest, Bono was named Person of the Year by Time Magazine in 2005. For his ability to make people listen and make people care about world poverty and AIDS, ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:50:56

171. Funko Dolls and Plushies

Funko Plushie dolls are fun and slightly funky plush toys that incorporate the cuteness of the Ugly Dolls and apply them to movie and cartoon characters. I discovered the Funko Plushies when I was working on the Alice in Wonderland lenses and got a collection of Alice Characters. Exploring the b...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:22:13

172. Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono is perhaps best known as being the widow of Beatle legend, John Lennon, with whom she became synonymous with the expression "Give Peace a Chance." She has gone on after John's untimely death in 1980 to become one of the major Peace Activists and for this reason is one of my SuperHeroes. ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:58:05

173. Glees Rocky Horror Show News!

Glee Fans and Rocky Horror Fans are in for a Halloween Treat. On Tuesday October 26th Glee takes on Rocky Horror for the Rocky Horror Glee Show. Later that week on October 28, there will be a special one-night-only, live tribute show celebrating the 35th anniversary of this classic cult film. A ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:10:12

174. The First Thanksgiving Foods News!

If you were eating at the First Thanksgiving, you would discover that your Thanksgiving favorites might not have been served. The foods served for that first meal were very different than what we typically think of as a modern Thanksgiving Feast with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, s...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:34:49

175. Free NICU eBook: For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands

"For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands" is freely available eBook for NICU Parents from the NICU Parent Support Site. The eBook is filled with information, encouragement and resources to support NICU parents through their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience. This eBook is a colorful and visua...
Parenting & Kids - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:36:34

176. Virtual Walks Help Reduce Stress

When you need a break from work, a bit of a respite from home, or need to be re-energized, take a few minutes and click on one of these specially selected YouTube videos to go on a virtual walk. I carefully selected several YouTube Video walks designed to reduce stress help you renergize and be ...
Healthy Living - Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:49:40

177. Holiday Blues - Feeling Sad, Lonely or Depressed During the Holidays?

For some people the holiday season can be a very difficult time time of year. It is a time of sadness and loneliness, a time of self-evaluation and reflecting about the past and a time of anxiety about the future year. For many people instead of the holidays being a time when "the days are merry...
Healthy Living - Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:01:19

178. Message and Word Jewelry

Since many people were jewelry on a daily basis, necklaces, bracelets and rings can easily double as reminders of goals and wishes when word and message jewelry are used as visual affirmations. Words help you focus on what you want to achieve, whether it is to "Dream" a dream, "Believe" that you...
Fashion & Beauty - Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:50:36

179. Mamma Mia! The Movie News!

Mamma Mia is being described as the feel good cinema event of the summer. This highly anticipated movie musical is already generating Oscar buzz for Meryl Streep. Mamma Mia, the film, is an adaptation of the worldwide production of the smash hit musical based on many of the popular songs of the ...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:17:33

180. Panda Licorice News!

After dark chocolate, real licorice, natural Panda licorice made in Finland is one of my favorite sweet treats. Fortunately, natural licorice is one of the healthier sweet options. When lensmasters were asked to make a candy lens for the Super Sweet Quest, my first thought was to make one on Pan...
Healthy Living - Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:33:06

181. Allergy and Asthma Friendly Stuffed Animals for Babies and Children

Allergy and asthma friendly stuffed animals may not top everyone's list of most wanted toy, but they are likely to top the list of the nearly five million American children affected by asthma and the nearly 50 million children affected by allergies. According to the American Academy of Pediatric...
Healthy Living - Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:13:10

182. Best Moomin Books to Share with Tweens News!

This "Best Moomin Books to Share with Tweens" lens contains 10 of our favorite Moomin books determined by our own family experiences and Amazon rankings. ( I grew up with a Mother from Finland, so also grew up reading Moomin Books and have carried on the tradition with my own children.) In addi...
Parenting & Kids - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:01:54

183. Waist or Butt Packs - My Daily Travel Necessity

Hip, lumbar and waist packs, belt bags. bum bags and hip purses are all various names for what used to be called the Fanny Pack* in the United States during the 1980's. My personal preference are the terms butt pack or waist pack, however some people do not like the term butt either. Fortunatel...
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:35:53

184. Kseniya Simonova - Sand Artist News!

The next Susan Boyle may have come from the Ukraine. Kseniya Simonova is not a singer. Instead she is an amazing artist and storyteller. Her means of conveying a story is not with words, but by running her hands through the sand. Kseniya Simonova is a sand animator, who was the winner of Ukraine...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:46:08

185. Gone Too Soon News!

This lens was inspired by a number of celebrity deaths that occurred during the month of June 2009. What started out as as thoughts collected into a blog post or several blog posts over a couple of weeks, couldn't be contained and it grew into this tribute lens. I have not get the song, "Gone To...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:42:33

186. Prep & Landing - An Instant Holiday Classic

If Santa Elves met Mission Impossible you would have Prep & Landing, the whimsical, action-filled Christmas television show about the Elite Unit of Elves. Prep & Landing from Disney Pixar became an instant Christmas classic after it's debut in 2009. It is great news for Prep & Landing fans who h...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:12:29

187. Google Art Project News!

The Google Art Project is an amazing way to tour many of the finest museums of the world from the comfort of your own home. The online Google Art Gallery is a quick and inexpensive way to take a virtual museum tour vacation. The Project, launched in February 2011, makes is easy and very economic...
Education - Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:02:02

188. Spooky Halloween Meal News!

Our Halloween tradition for the last six years has been to create a Spooky Halloween Meal for my grade-school-aged daughters. We always hold the Halloween dinner at my parents house. This lens contains the menu of items and recipes that we have used over the years in making our child-friendly Ha...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:25:04

189. How to Make a Pink Clover Who Hat or Pink Clover

It's easy to become a Who or Horton the Elephant for Halloween. All you need is a few pipe cleaners a large pom pom and a little time. With a few twists and turns you'll soon have your own Pink Clover Who Hat or Pink Clover Accessory. Horton Hears a Who has been a popular Dr. Seuss character. Yo...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:43:19

190. Give Thanks at Thanksgiving News!

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to stop for a moment once a year and remember to give thanks. It's a time to be grateful for one's health, family, friends, job, home and having food on the table. Take a few moments as you read through this lens and to share what you will be giving thanks for this ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:37:02

191. How to Tie a Knot

In order to sew on needs to know how to thread a needle and then how to tie a knot in the thread to secure the thread and start sewing. This lens goes along with the "How to Thread a Needle" lens so readers and young readers can figure out how to get their needle and thread ready for any sewing ...
Culture & Society - Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:21:40

192. World of Color at Disneyland News!

In June 2010 Disney's new $75,000,000 attraction, the World of Color opened to rave reviews and with good reason. This innovative award winning production merges sights, sounds and the elements to come up with a one-of-a-kind spectacular. Since it's opening, more than a million people have exper...
Travel & Places - Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:19:31

193. Books to Inspire Childrens Creativity

I discovered the inspiring books by Peter H. Reynolds when I stopped to pick up a copy of "The Dot" in a book store. His award-winning books, particularly "The Dot" make wonderful, inspiring gifts for children of both gender and many ages. Having young, artistic daughters I was immediately drawn ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:14:50

194. My Pet Betta Fish Loki News!

When I was in graduate school I wanted to have something to keep me company. Into my small studio apartment I welcomed a small blue Betta fish in a small fish bowl that I kept on my desk. My pet Siamese fighting fish, Loki was a vibrant shade of blue, who liked to flare his fins. This type of p...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:35:49

195. Remembering a Pet Who has Died News!

While growing up our family had four different mixed-breed dogs at different times. "The Boys" as we called them were Musti, Ruska, Laku and Ritsi; they were all at least part Labrador. Time marches on and the pets I grew up with are no longer with us. When answering the Rocket Mom Week 3 chall...
Healthy Living - Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:15:44

196. Five Kernels of Corn Story News!

Several years ago, I discovered a moving story of the five kernels of corn working on Thanksgiving lenses. This story about counting blessings is a wonderful tradition to include with your family as you sit down to eat your holiday meal. You can make the Five Kernels of Corn part of your Thanksg...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:31:54

197. Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Gail Winfrey is thought to be the most influential woman in the world now. She is also considered to be the most philanthropic African-American of all time and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the United States. Oprah, as she is known to most, is a talk show host, magazine publis...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:49:54

198. Handels Hallelujah Chorus Flash Mob News!

Christmas 2010 is seeing a new cultural trend emerging with flash mobs bursting into the Hallelujah Chorus written by George Frideric Handel in 1741. While singing the Hallelujah Chorus has been a long-standing Christmas tradition, what is new is the introduction of the Christmas Culture Flash M...
Music - Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:18:56

199. Healthy School Fundraisers

Being a health-conscious and eco-conscious parent is hard these days when schools are pressuring us along with friends and family to buy junk food, low quality products and a variety of paper products that are not just needed. Fundraising doesn't have to be this way. In 2007 the nonprofit Center...
Healthy Living - Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:51:51

200. The Princess Bride

"Hold it. Hold it. Are you trying to trick me? Where's the sports. Is this a kissing book?" We soon discover that "The Princess Bride" is a perfect blend of fairy tale romance, swash buckling action, nail biting adventure and side splitting comedy. This modern twist on a classic fairy tale, direc...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:10:06

201. Nanny McPhee

Nanny McPhee is the mysterious, amusing and a bit scary Nanny character created by Emma Thompson from Christianna Brand's Nurse Matilda. Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay for the film and also stars as Nanny McPhee bringing the character to life. Through the use of make up and costuming that inc...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:11:13

202. The Original Phantom of the Opera News!

The Phantom of the Opera, Erik, is the main character in Gaston Leroux's 1909 book by the same title. This musical genius lives beneath the Paris Opera house in the catacombs masking his face because of a physical deformity. In 1925, the Phantom of the Opera was vividly and terrifyingly brought...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:56:31

203. How to Cope with the Death of a Pet

For many people experiencing the death of a pet is more than just having an animal die, it is like losing a cherished member of the family. On this lens I've pulled together many resources for those trying to cope with the death of a pet, resources for adults, resources for children and resource...
Healthy Living - Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:37:29

204. Mamma Mia! - The Movie, The Music, The Musical, The Song News!

Mamma Mia was the much anticipated summer film of 2008. It is based on the very popular West End and Broadway Musical, Mamma Mia. Mamma Mia originally was a song released in 1975 by the Swedish group, ABBA. It became a smash hit for the summer. The music (soundtrack) for the movie is great. It e...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:18:48

205. Grobanites for Charity and The Josh Groban Foundation - Making a Difference in the Lives of Children

Josh Groban is the young baritone who is defining a new genre of music. This lens supports the work of the Josh Groban Foundation and the Grobanites for Charity a group of dedicated fans working to make a difference in the lives of children around the world. The Josh Groban Foundation (JGF) is a ...
Nonprofits - Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:29:12

206. Journey of Hearts - Grief, Loss & Transitions

� Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Journey of Hearts celebrated 10 years of services to the grieving ...
Healthy Living - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:29:38

207. 100 Best Holiday Vacation Spots

If you are looking for the best holiday destinations and best places to spend your holidays look no further than the 100 Best Holiday Vacation Spots compiled by the RocketMoms* on Squidoo. On this lens you'll find a collection of great holiday spots, some the usual ones, and some the not so usua...
Travel & Places - Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:02:53

208. Christmas Window Decorations

There is something very magical about Christmas time, a season when people are filled with the holiday spirit. One way of seeing this spirit is discovering how people make their homes glow by what they put in their windows. There are many different ways to decorate one's Christmas windows wit...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:11:14

209. Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Calaveras Big Trees State Park, located up Highway 4 in Calaveras County, is home to some of the oldest trees still alive on the planet, the Giant Sequoias or Sequoiadendron giganteum. Thankfully these Big Trees were preserved for future generations by a group of far sighted early environmentalis...
Travel & Places - Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:27:33

210. Extra Dessert Delights Gum - A Delicious Halloween Treat

In 2010 Wrigley Company added Extra Dessert Delights to its growing collection of Extra brand gum. The Extra Dessert Delights flavors include Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Shortcake and Key Lime Pie. They have recently added Orange Creme Pop and Apple Pie. The gum, at less than $ 1.50 per pack...
Healthy Living - Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:47:55

211. Let It Snow

The bouncy winter snow song, "Let it Snow" has been around since the 1940's. Because of the snowy lyrics, "Let It Snow" is commonly thought of as a Christmas song and a Holiday classic. Ironically the song never mentions Christmas, just warm cozy feelings and a lot of snow. The song has been cov...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:22:27

212. I Like to Move it, Move it!

One of my favorite songs to get moving to is the theme song from Madagascar, "I Like To Move It." The song is sung by will.i.am in the second film and King Julian (Sacha Cohen) in the first. For parents looking to get the kids moving, or get themselves moving, this upbeat, infectious Madagascar ...
Healthy Living - Sat, 02 Oct 2010 23:23:51

213. Snow Day Activities

Snow days mean different things to different people. For kids, snow days are a day off from school. For those with children or grandchildren, it means finding ways to keep the kids entertained which can be challenging at times. For adults, snow days are a day off from work which may mean more wo...
Parenting & Kids - Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:50:27

214. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Coping with the Holidays

The classic song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," is a song about longing to be home with the ones that you love. It can be very difficult for those who are far apart at the holidays for whatever reason. Listening to this beautiful melody and lyrics is one way of being home for a bit even when you...
Healthy Living - Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:59:27

215. Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik 9/11 Widows Live Beyond the 11th

Turning a tragedy into a tribute is one of the ways for survivors to keep going and and keep living after the traumatic loss of a loved one. Introducing my superheroes...Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik, two 9/11 widows on a heroic mission to overcome grief and loss by connecting with Afghanista...
Culture & Society - Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:29:38

216. Josh Groban - Touching the Soul - Healing the Grieving Heart

The first time I realized the healing effect of listening to Josh Groban sing was watching him sing 'To Where You Are' on an episode of Ally McBeal in 2001. David E. Kelly wrote the special Christmas episode as a tribute to those who had died on September 11th. In the episode Josh sang the uplift...
Healthy Living - Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:18:52

217. CarePages News!

CarePages unique service allows you to create a personal, private web page to help family and friends communicate when a loved one is facing illness whether at the beginning of life as a newborn, at the end of life, or somewhere in between. Creating a CarePage can be a way of generating support,...
Nonprofits - Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:09:26

218. Disney Magic of Healthy Living News!

On September 30, 2010 the Walt Disney Company today launched Disney Magic of Healthy Living with the help of First Lady, Michelle Obama and Disney stars Nick Jonas and Brenda Song. The campaign builds on the Let's Move Campaign, launched by the First Lady earlier in 2010. The Disney Magic of Hea...
Healthy Living - Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:12:12

219. Creative Last Minute Halloween Costume News!

In this lens you will discover a collection of quick and easy, creative Halloween costumes helpful for those waiting until the last minute, or the week before Halloween to put together a costume. Depending on the types of clothing items you keep in the home (or attic) many of the costumes can be...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:56:01

220. Finnish Gingerbread Houses

One of the Christmas family traditions we had when I was growing up was making a Gingerbread house. My mom always made a Gingerbread house, so I didn't think much about it, until I read an article from the World Gourmet saying that "making a gingerbread house is also part of Christmas preparatio...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:02:29

221. The Phantom of The Opera

The Phantom of the Opera began as a novel written by Gastron Leroux in 1909. In the novel we are introduced to the character Erik, or the Phantom of the Opera, a horribly deformed musical genius also known as the "Opera Ghost." Over the years since Phantom of the Opera novel was published, the st...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:17:34

222. Glee Gifts of Music Make Great Presents

Glee is the hot show on Fox that is making everyone feel a bit gleeful. You can share the Glee anytime by giving Glee Music, MP3 Players and more to your favorite Glee fan, Glee Geek or Gleek. You might even find some new Glee fans in the process. I have been wanting to get my kids their own iPo...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:08:34

223. Give the Best Cup of Hot Chocolate News!

One delicious gift to give any time is the gift of a special cup of hot cocoa. It might be a specially prepared cup of hot cocoa given with a book and music to enhance the experience, or it might be in a gift basket that contains all of the ingredients to make the best cup of hot chocolate. Thin...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:40:56

224. Lemon Shortbread - Our "Eat Me" Cake Recipe

When looking for an easy kid-friendly recipe that could be made into an "Eat Me" cake/cookies for my daughters' Alice in Wonderland Premiere Party last March, I found a wonderful recipe for Lemon Shortbread from Nicole at Pinch My Salt blog. With a few tweaks to the basic shortbread recipe, we w...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:56:19

225. Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipes

Hot chocolate or Hot cocoa is a drink that warms the body and also the spirit. While the warmth of this chocolaty drink thaws out the hands, the taste of chocolate melts the spirit. It is not surprising to chocolate lovers that hot cocoa is a favorite comfort beverage in many countries. We are ...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:07:53

226. Angry Birds vs. Angry Little Girls

It seems that a lot of people are getting angry these days, but who would have figured that getting angry would also become trendy. Two notable products based on angry characters are the Angry Birds, released in December 2009 as a phone app and the Angry Little Girls who have been around in book...
Healthy Living - Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:00:07

227. A Knock at the Door - An Inspirational Mini-Film and Book News!

I was so inspired the very first time that I saw "A Knock at the Door" mini-film, so much so that I searched out the publishers, ordered one copy of book and DVD for my daughters and myself and had a copy sent to a dear friend. I also created this lens to feature the film and the book. The First...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:56:43

228. Visit Disneyland at Christmas

Disneyland is considered to be the most magical and the happiest place on earth. The magic is felt even stronger over the holidays when it combines with the joy and spirit of the season. Visiting Disneyland for the holiday season is even more magical. As they say "spirit of the season shines brig...
Travel & Places - Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:16:13

229. Spirit of Water Bookmark Decals Motivational, Inexpensive Gifts

Blessing Bookmarks and Decals from the Spirit of Water are unique, inexpensive handy gifts to have around as a special gift for her and for those last minute gift needs. The inspirational bookmarks and decals can be tucked into a book or a gift basket or sent in a card as something extra. Whethe...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:02:38

230. Gifts to Display Kids Art Work

Most homes with children are have artwork and art projects done at preschool and in grade school. For families who also encourage their children to do art projects at home, their household may be overflowing with artwork from the child or children. This holiday consider giving gifts that allow fa...
Arts & Design - Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:53:03

231. How to Host a Childs Tea Party

Having a Tea Party is a great way to spend some quality time with your child or grandchild. Whether an informal tea party for just you and your children or a more formal tea party with more friends, tea parties can be a lot of fun for the little kids and the grown-up kids. You don't have to have...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:17:54

232. Imagine Peace & Love Gifts for Mom, Dad, Kids and More News!

Looking for a special gift for your Mom, Mother or Mum? How about one for your Dad, Father or Daddy? Why not choose one that spreads the message of peace and love? Inspired by Imagine Peace and Valentine's Day, the Imagine Peace - Imagine Love Store carries items and gifts that help you to "Imagi...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:50:23

233. The Gratitude Campaign - Thanking Those Who Are Serving & Others

The Gratitude Campaign is a way for people to say "thank you" quickly and easily to those who serve without even having to approach them. With a simple hand gesture in sign language, you can easily convey your "thanks" to those who are serving without stumbling around for words, feeling ackward o...
Nonprofits - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:44:13

234. Host a Mamma Mia Party for the DVD Release

Mamma Mia quickly became the musical hit of summer 2008. This December pick your favorite character and go as a favorite Mamma Mia character at your DVD Release Party. Here are some great ideas and themes to choose from. You can even throw your own Mamma Mia the Movie Party. Host your own Mamma ...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:36:26

235. Gift Wrapping Ideas for a Green Christmas

One way of going greener this year for Christmas is to wrap presents and gifts with bags, towels, scarves and other items can be used long after the gift has been opened. Using resuable items for gift wrap is good for the environment and is another way to give a second gift with your holiday pres...
Healthy Living - Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:50:52

236. Ways to Recycle Campaign Signs News!

Now that the election is over and the campaigning is done, what can you do with all of those old campaign signs? Find ways to recycle, reuse or re-purpose those old used campaign signs. How you choose to reuse the sign may depend on who you supported and who the sign is for. This lens offers som...
Healthy Living - Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:21:25

237. No Calorie Cupcakes - Cupcake Fun without the Calories

This collection of delicious no calorie cupcake treats might tempt you, but they won't add to your waistline. These fun, no calorie cupcakes are accepted on any diet plan. Discover more than 15 different calorie-free cupcake ideas that include knit, crochet or sewn cupcakes, cupcakes for the bat...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:54:03

238. Remember to Bring the Reusable Bags News!

It's happened to most of us. Despite the best intentions to pick reusable bags over paper or plastic, there is still the problem of remembering to bring the reusable bags. You go shopping and get to the checkout line and realize you've forgotten to bring the bags...again. Instead of being able to...
Healthy Living - Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:36:23

239. Glee Karaoke Gifts

Glee Karaoke is a natural extension of the hit show on Fox that is making singing and being in an a choir or a Glee Club popular again. Glee songbooks let Glee fans and Glee Clubs sing and play Glee songs. There are several different ways to do Karaoke Glee style from official Glee Microphones a...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:16:34

240. Best of Make Your Own Halloween Costumes

The Best of Make Your Own Halloween Costumes List has been a challenging one to compile since there are so many lenses that meet my criteria for the best DYI costumes. When looking for the best lenses in this category I considered several factors and came up with my own criteria for judging the ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:50:50

241. Top 10 Gifts for Online College Students

Over the years I've discovered many different supplies—some computer and technology supplies, others basic supplies to improve one's well being—that help make the online experience go more smoothly whether one is a student or an instructor. I have been an online student for more than...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:04:04

242. Ganz Measuring Spoons for Gift Giving

I discovered the Ganz Measuring Spoons this year and immediately fell in love with their unique whimsical design and beautiful detailing. These measuring spoon sets are artful, whimsical and functional, a great gift to give, to use and to display. Plus the spoon sets make great stocking stuffers...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:18:21

243. Oggz - Color Changing Lights are Fun & Relaxing Holiday Gifts

I discovered these color changing orbs a couple of years ago and their relaxing properties. These color morphing lights eggs, spheres, orbs and cubes have a mesmerizing, soothing and relaxing effect. The Oggz and other color morphing lights are almost hypnotic as you watch the colors slowly cha...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:18:01

244. Earth Hour 2011 - Earth Day News!

On March 26, 2011 at 8:30 pm millions of people, businesses and governments around the world will not only switch off the lights for one hour during Earth Hour but go beyond the hour. Earth Hour is a global event created in 2007 to symbolize that each of us, working together, can make a positive...
Culture & Society - Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:33:17

245. Healthy Halloween Treats

It is possible to enjoy Halloween, stay healthy and still survive the start of Candy Season.* To do so it takes a bit of thought, planning and perhaps developing new traditions for how one typical spends Halloween. With daughters who want to have all of the Halloween Candy and their mother (who ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:31:29

246. Shrek the Halls - A Holiday Classic

Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Gingy and Puss in Boots in Shrek the Halls have become part of our Christmas holidays since Shrek the Halls was first shown as a television special in 2007. In true ogre fashion Shrek puts his stamp on the holiday, as reviewer Jim Hill notes, by putting "the fun back into d...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:05:21

247. Mandala Gifts for Children, Teens and Adults

Introducing children to Mandalas and Mandala making makes a unique holiday gift that will last long after the holidays. Mandalas can help children, tweens and teens draw, focus, calm down and even to learn a bit about math, symmetry and geometry shapes. A couple of years ago, I ordered a Mandala ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:07:21

248. How to Sew a Scarf

Sewn fleece scarves are a quick, easy and inexpensive way to create a hand crafted gift. This year I was looking for an easy hand-made gift idea that my girls could make themselves for their teachers. With a little bit of help and supervision from me, my girls were able to make their own hand-c...
Arts & Design - Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:16:57

249. Glee Games for Glee Fans

Glee fans will love testing their Glee trivia knowledge by playing different Glee Games making a Glee game or card game a great gift for any glee fan. Many of the Glee games are based on Glee versions of popular classic and retro games like Cranium, Yahtzee, Scene it and the card game Uno. There...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:21:30

250. Freeset Bags - A Great Gift that Makes a Big Difference

One of my great finds for the year, Freeset Bags. Not only are these bags stylish, well-made, practical and eco-friendly, but in purchasing one of these bags you help a woman on her journey to freedom. How great is that? Freeset Bags are made by women escaping the sex trade in the largest red-li...
Culture & Society - Sun, 09 May 2010 19:54:18

251. Worldwide Candle Lighting

Every year, since 1997, on the second Sunday in December The Compassionate Friends (TCF) hold a Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of all children who have died too soon. On this day people around the world are encouraged to light a candle to so that...Their Light May Always Shine. This year the...
Healthy Living - Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:03:30

252. Make a Thanksgiving Gratitude Box

Thanksgiving is literally a a time for giving thanks and a time for gratitude. Making a gratitude box is another way to remember to give thanks throughout the holiday season. Start your holiday season by giving thanks before Thanksgiving and continue on through Christmas. Several variations on ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:14:26

253. Include a Thanksgiving Bowl for Giving Thanks News!

One valuable way to help the family remember that Thanksgiving is about giving thanks is to include a tradition of having a Thanksgiving bowl at the table and a Thanksgiving jar to give away. Using some kind of object helps family and friends pause for a moment to be grateful on this holiday abou...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:12:46

254. Randy Pausch

It is highly likely that Dr. Randy Pausch lasting legacy may not come for his work in Computer Science, his field of expertise. His lasting legacy is likely to come from a lecture that has become know as "The Last Lecture" teaching people about "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams." Dr. Pausc...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:00:39

255. Peace Crane - Origami Paper Cranes for Peace

Paper cranes have been used a symbol of peace since the second world war. In the 1950's a young girl Sadako Sasaki, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing, but a victim of atom bomb disease (leukemia), hoped to fold 1,000 cranes to grant her wish while she was in the hospital.* Every year thousands ...
Arts & Design - Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:21:17

256. Validation - Short Film News!

An amazing and inspiring short film about the importance of acknowledging and validating people. This film is much needed pick-me-up that will inspire you during the holiday season and afterward. This 16 minute short film shows the magic of looking for the best in people. Validation the short m...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:23:26

257. Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

A Charlie Brown Christmas has been one of my favorite holiday specials. I have watched a Charlie Brown's Christmas since I was a child. One of my favorite scenes is watching what happens Charlie Brown and the scrawny, pathetic Christmas tree that no one else wanted. It is interesting that ov...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:36:27

258. Why I Love Peets Coffee & Tea

Anyone who has spent time in the East Bay Area in Northern California knows about the top-quality roasted specialty coffee and tea blends that are found at Peet's Coffee and Teas. Peet's company prides itself in carefully hand-roast their coffee in small batches and delivering it fresh within 24 ...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:32:18

259. Karito Kids Dolls Let Kids Give News!

The Multi-award winning Karito Kids Dolls have helped solve a bit of an impasse in our household. For the past few years my daughters have been wanting to get large 21 inch dolls (American Girl Style), which I haven't been too keen on investing quite so much for a doll. I had seen the Karito ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:28:28

260. Squidoo Charity Fund - Donate Your Squidoo Lens Royalties

The Squidoo Charity Fund was developed for lensmasters who want to donate their royalties to charity, but cannot make a decision where to send them. This is the default payment setting on all new lenses. A different charity (or charities) is chosen every few months month to receive these funds. ...
Nonprofits - Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:39:57

261. Do They Know Its Christmas - 2011

In 2011, a Christmas classic, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" that has raised millions for famine relief in Africa, was re-recorded by Glee, as part of their Christmas Episode to "Feed the World" or at least a small part of Ohio. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" is being introduced to a generation,...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:43:38

262. Is This Normal? Book

As one of the more than 78 million American adults nearing middle age, the Boomer Generation,* I am curious to know more about what to expect about the next phase of my life. Thankfully there is a new book coming out, written by Discovery Channel's Chief Medical Expert, Dr. John Whyte,** who tak...
Healthy Living - Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:03:56

263. How Famous Children Cope with Grief in the Public Eye

Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult for most people. Coping with the loss of a loved one in the public eye is even more difficult. Now try to imagine being a child coping with the death of a beloved parent and you may begin to understand the extreme anguish felt by children who have...
Healthy Living - Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:59:42

264. Bindi Irwin

The sudden, unexpected death of Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, last September left some pretty big shoes to fill, but daughter Bindi Irwin has stepped in and picked up where her father left off as a passionate wildlife warrior and spunky television personality in her own right as star of the new ...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:42:03

265. The Sound of Silence - A Stirring Tribute

With a single song performance, Paul Simon demonstrated the therapeutic impact of music. His decision to perform the classic Simon & Garfunkel hit "The Song of Silence" at the 9/11 10th anniversary memorial may go down as one of the most moving musical tributes in recent memory. Only accompanied...
Music - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:56:42

266. Josh Groban

Josh Groban is an remarkable performer with a voice than can easily handle pop and rock music as well as classical. Generally classified as 'adult contemporary' Josh Groban is among a new generation of musicians and performers defining a new genre of music. What also sets Josh Groban apart from ...
Music - Fri, 27 May 2011 01:46:16

267. How to Plant a Pizza Garden

One very easy way to introduce children to garden and get them involved in the gardening process is to plant a pizza garden; this is a garden filled with vegetables and herbs that can be use to make a fresh garden pizza. Planting vegetables and herbs that can be turned into a favorite family dis...
Healthy Living - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:02:49

268. Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?

With the production of Wicked, which hit Broadway in 2003 the debate began, "Which Witch was Better?" Elphaba was the witch who became the Wicked Witch of the West and her roommate and friend Glinda who became the Good Witch of the North. These roles were originated by Idina Menzel as Elphaba an...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:41:59

269. Dog Light - A Useful Safety Gift News!

A dog light or dog collar light is one of the top safety purchased you can make for your pet. A Dog Light or Pet Blinkie is also a top safety gift idea for friends and family of pet owners who may need to walk their pets in the dark after work. There are several different models and styles avai...
Pets & Animals - Sun, 14 Nov 2010 07:48:32

270. Give Ferrero Rocher Chocolates to Share Something Sweet

True chocoholics rarely need an excuse to buy delicious chocolates. This holiday season the Ferrero Company, producers of the delectable Ferrero Rocher chocolates has made buying chocolates a bit sweeter. Your purchase of Ferrero chocolates benefit Share Our Strength, an organization working to e...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:05:16

271. Steve Irwin

Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, was a bigger than life personality. Passionate and enthusiastic about everything that he did and the way that he lived. Perhaps that is why it was so hard for people to believe the news of his unexpected death.� Photo Source: Michelle. This is so sad... Creative...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:19:39

272. Edublogs - Education Blogs

Web 2.0 is changing the face of the traditional classroom. Blogs, social-networking and video-sharing sites are all resources available to teachers and students. Teachers, Educators and Professors are increasingly using blogs, wikis, social-networking sites, and video-sharing sites in the classr...
Education - Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:56:53

273. Gregorian Video Showcase

Gregorian Masters of Chant is a German group, band or more appropriately a male choir who sing medieval-inspired re-interpreted pop and rock music. Gregorian has brought the plainsong* or plainchant style of singing into a modern setting, delighting audiences that span the generations. The group ...
Music - Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:22:54

274. Linus Torvalds

Linus Benedict Torvalds is a Finnish software engineer, who now resides in the United States. He is best known for initiating the development of the Linux kernel, an alternative operating systems to Microscoft. He has been dubbed "The Father of Linux and "The Benevolent Dictator of Planet Linux."...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 07 Oct 2007 06:33:13

275. Escape to the California Coast

When our family gets a chance to get away during the summer since we live in the foothills, the one place that everyone wants to go is to the coast. Our favorite spot is the one that is the closest...the Monterey Bay Coast. The Monterey Bay Coast gives us the best of both option - with the beach...
Travel & Places - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:24:15

276. Best Gifts for a Husband or Dad News!

Finding a gift to give to my husband at Christmas or for my girls to give their Dad is one that I think about and debate about a lot. The practical and the fun-loving, whimsical sides of me argue over the best gift to give. It takes a lot of thought to find a gift that balances between the two a...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:53:39

277. John Muir News!

The United States is forever indebted to John Muir, the "Father of the National Park Service" for�helping to preserve what many believe to be this countries greatest treasures, our National Parks. John Muir (1838-1914) was America's most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist and o...
Culture & Society - Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:20:28

278. We need a Junk Food Tax

Taxing junk food, otherwise known as the "Fat Tax," (or the Sin Tax) could be a good way to help raise funds needed for educational programs to combat the growing obesity epidemic in the United States, particularly obesity in children. A Junk Food tax could also be a good way to raise tax funds ...
Healthy Living - Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:36:00

279. Gothic Music for Halloween

When looking for suitable background Halloween Party music to host a Vintage Halloween party, I stumbled upon the genre of Halloween Music sometimes known as Gothic music or Gothic rock. I was looking for haunted music or spooky music, the type of music that Danny Elfman might have composed for ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:51:01

280. Freddie Mercury and Queen Showcase

On November 24, 1991 the world lost one of the greatest musical voices of all times with the passing of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer for the rock group Queen. An energetic and entertaining showman, Freddie Mercury is often referred to as "the voice," because he possessed a very unique vocal ...
Music - Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:08:13

281. Grief in the NICU News!

When my youngest daughter was unexpected admitted to the NICU soon after birth I found myself with a new title. In addition to being a physician, wife and mother, I was now a NICU Parent. With a background in Grief, Loss and Bereavement I was in an unusual position of being able to see (and pers...
Healthy Living - Sun, 23 Jan 2011 09:15:45

282. Craft an Acorn Bead Cap Necklace

Making acorn charms using acorn bead caps, round beads and head pins is an easy acorn craft idea and has been jewelry trend for a couple of years. After writing the Acorns - the Oak Nut lens last year, I got interested in figuring out how to make these cute, nature-inspired bead charms. The tri...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:47:59

283. Traveling with Tweens and Children

As most parents know, taking road trips with the family can be challenging, particularly if the kids and tweens are always asking, "Are we there yet?" Packing and planning some activities that can keep children entertained on the trip can make traveling with kids easier. You'll find our top tip...
Parenting & Kids - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:36:51

284. Count Your Blessings

Count your blessings, this is such a simple charge and a reminder to be grateful for what we have. Yet in the craziness and the hustle and bustle of daily living stopping to be grateful and count our blessings is often one that we fail to overlook. Counting your blessings, instead of the losses a...
Healthy Living - Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:56:40

285. Mindful Eating

While mindful eating is part of a normal Buddhist practice, the technique of mindful eating has grown in popularity as a weight loss method and a helpful way to maintain weight. This eating style can be used as a supplement to other dieting techniques or if adopted as a lifestyle it can be used ...
Healthy Living - Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:52:10

286. Dweebies - A Cool Card Game for Everyone

When I first saw the Dweebies card game, I immediately added this game to my list of what to get my daughters for Christmas. This Gamewright game makes a great stocking-stuffer for a very hard to buy for group of people—namely tweens. The colorful and kooky characters appeal to both girls ...
Parenting & Kids - Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:12:10

287. Idol Gives Back - American Idol Helps Others News!

In 2008 for the second year running, American Idol and fans helped those who are less fortunate in the United States and around the world through Idol Gives Back. The second special night aired Wednesday, April 9th starting at 7:30/6:30 central on your Fox network. On Wednesday April 9th, Fox, ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:31:07

288. Alice in Wonderland 2010 Quote Quiz News!

Tim Burton's version of Disney's Alice in Wonderland is filled with numerous, memorable quotes from all of the eccentric and mad Alice in Wonderland characters. Test your knowledge of the Alice in Wonderland Quotes from the 2010 live version and see if you know , or can remember who said what fr...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:15:53

289. Sherlock Holmes 2009

The new Sherlock Holmes film starring Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as his side kick Dr. Watson is the one film that I would like to see most for the holidays. It is scheduled to open on Christmas Day. This new version of Sherlock Holmes is being directed by Guy Ritchie. Also...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:03:38

290. My New Blue Dell Laptop News!

Our assignment for the second week of the Giant Squid Summer School Challenge was to make a lens on our most cherished possession. It only too me a few seconds to realize that what I would want to save the most (after family) would be the new Midnight Blue Laptop computer followed by the Externa...
Computers & Electronics - Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:29:16

291. Designer Dog Beds

For those dogs who don't have one, or those who might want to upgrade, a dog bed or dog lounge is a great gift idea. There are different styles of dog beds to the different types of dog owners. Some owners want to get their pets designer dog beds and luxury loungers. Others want their dog beds ...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:45:38

292. Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel News!

The last few years Chris Colfer, better known as Kurt Hummel on Glee, has been living a surprising fairytale, one that couldn't have been written for him. Chris grew up in a town in Central California near Fresno (Clovis) openly gay with supportive parents, but admits to having been frequently b...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:45:27

293. Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy

Peace on Earth / The Little Drummer Boy is one of my all time favorite contemporary Christmas Song and remains so year after year. The song comes from an Bing Crosby Christmas special in 1977 with the very unlikely duet of Bing Crosby and a young David Bowie. It's hard to believe it has been al...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:05:27

294. Heal the World

"Heal the World" was one of the moving songs that closed Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. We have been listening to Michael Jackson music for the last several days and "Heal the World" is the song that my 7-year-old keeps requesting. It is h...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:01:07

295. The Muppets Version of Bohemian Rhapsody News!

An unlikely paring of Queen's rock-opera classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and Jim Henson's Muppets has created a video that has gone viral on YouTube. Muppets Studio has redone Queen's classic Bohemian Rhapsody featuring everyone's favorite Muppets characters known to those of us who grew up watching...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:30:32

296. How Will I Survive the NICU? Advice for NICU Parents and NICU Families

This lens was created to help parents survive in the NICU after they have gotten past the initial shock period, covered in the first lens My Baby's in the NICU: Now What? The focus of this lens is on the later phases of the NICU experience--the next few weeks or months--the time when most parents...
Parenting & Kids - Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:57:45

297. How to Raise Healthy Children

Health 4 Life helps put the focus on raising healthy kids by providing education and resources for schools and families to encourage healthy choices, good nutrition and daily physically activity in a fun and enjoyable manner. Health 4 Life is a simple concept that I have developed which can be us...
Healthy Living - Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:46:54

298. Dog Tags for Kids Link Children with Their Deployed Parents News!

Dog Tags for Kids is a nonprofit organization created to show support for the troops and their families. They supplying for FREE specially engraved Dog Tags to service members that can be sent home to their children. These Dog Tags can serve a linking objects to connect children with their deplo...
Nonprofits - Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:22:49

299. Disney Magic of Healthy Living - The Weekend News!

Over the weekend of March 18-20, fifty young children and teens along with their families will be honored guests at the inaugural Disney Magic of Healthy Living Weekend. The MOHL (Magic of Healthy Living Weekend) will be held at Walt Disney World's Epcot Resort. During the magical weekend the l...
Healthy Living - Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:21:56

300. Give A Flip Video Camera for Valentines Day

The different Flip Video Camera make a unique gift for your Special Valentine Guy or Girl. Because the cameras are inexpensive and easy to use, the Flip Video is a great gift idea for the techno-phobes and for children. The pink or magenta models make great Valentine's gifts. The Flip Video a gi...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:49:47

301. NICU Parent Support Lens

This NICU Parent Support lens was created to organize our various lenses and provide an overview of the information, support, encouragement and resources for NICU Parents and Families, those whose newborns are hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This series of lenses was also...
Parenting & Kids - Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:07:23

302. Remembering John Lennon - Imagine News!

John Lennon's anthem of peace and hope has been one of my favorite songs since college. This is a collection of many different versions of one of the greatest songs of peace of all times "Imagine." This year, 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of his untimely and senseless death. News of his sudde...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:58:21

303. Green Your Halloween News!

Everyone is going Green these days often out of a growing concern for the environment. Why would Halloween be any different? You can green your Halloween with Green Halloween Costumes, Recycled Costumes, Green Halloween Decorating Ideas and serving or passing out Green (Healthy) Food Ideas. The...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:42:52

304. Are You Having a Charlie Brown Christmas?

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is one of my all time favorite Christmas programs, but several years ago, I began wondering about Charlie Brown's Christmas state of mind. As I watched the Charlie Brown Christmas special for the umpteenth time, I found myself suspecting that Charlie Brown was experie...
Healthy Living - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:44:45

305. Use Reusable Halloween Bags as Trick or Treat Bags

The idea for this lens came out of what we did last year for Halloween. We decided to take the girls to a downtown trick or treating and costume parade at the last minute. I scrambled through my collection of tote bags to quickly find them something that they could use as a Trick or Treat bags. ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:06:09

306. Healthy New Year Resolutions News!

Making a New Year's Resolution for your health, may be one of the most important things that you do for your family and for yourself to improve your longevity. The New Year is a great time to get started making a resolution, but you don't have to just make a resolution for the New Year. You can...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:54:15

307. Be Healthy for Life

Be Healthy 4 Life is a focused concept presentation that I developed initially for the SlideShare Best Presentation Contest as a potential patient/student education tool. As I worked on this minimalist version of an earlier presentation, "How to Live a Healthy Life" I realized that this presenta...
Healthy Living - Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:29:39

308. Virtual Concert Week on Squidoo News!

The Squidoo Activists are raising money again. The Virtual Concert Series on Squidoo is the second fundraising event for charity sponsored by the Squidoo Activists. In this week-long event, lensmasters are encourage to create a Virtual Concert lens by their favorite musicians and musical acts, f...
Nonprofits - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:12:19

309. Contagion - Be Watching for Germs

The viral thriller from director Steven Soderbergh will have most of us, in addition to the germophobes, reaching for the soap and hand sanitizer. Movie viewers follow the progression of a airborne virus that is transmitted with one touch and leads to death within just a few days. Understandabl...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:32:20

310. Elisabeth Kbler-Ross, MD

Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross has the distinction of writing the first best selling book on a topic that no one wanted to discuss. On Death and Dying, written in 1969 is still required reading for many medical, nursing, psychology programs and college death and dying courses. I remember reading On De...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:10:11

311. The Best Christmas Wish Ever

Take a moment and think about what makes the Holiday season important and special to you. The Grinch may have been onto something when he pondered... Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesnt come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more. What does Christmas mean to you, your f...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:59:07

312. A Thank You to My Daughters

If someone had told me when I was 30 that in 10 years time, I would be the mother of one child with another one on the way, I would have told them they were crazy. The addition of my daughters (now 9 and 7) to my life has changed my life, my life path and my life purpose in ways that I wouldn't ...
Parenting & Kids - Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:08:18

313. The Sensible Bride or Anti-Bride News!

Listening to John Tesh on the Radio, I discovered that I was an Antibride before my time, by deciding to opt out of the American wedding industry or as we began to refer to it, the Wedding Mafia. We started looking at the traditional wedding and quickly discovered that discussing a "Wedding" rat...
Weddings - Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:51:24

314. Squidoo Activists for Charity

Squidoo Activists were developed with purpose of the Activists is a group that focuses on charity. Over the summer of 2008 the Activists hosted many different charity challenges and created resources to help others raise funds for charity. The Squidoo Activists grew out of the Squidoo SuperHero ...
Nonprofits - Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:36:45

315. Dr. Andrew Weil

Dr. Andrew Weil, physician, author, professor and wellness advocate, is changing the way that medicine may be practiced in the future by developing and teaching a blended field of study, Integrative Medicine. Since 1994 he had been the founder and director of the Program in Integrative Medicine ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 06 May 2011 23:56:19

316. Glee: The Music

To celebrate the end of the second season of Glee, I've pulled together a collection of all of the Glee Music, just in case you missed any of them. Also included are the special collections: The Power of Madonna, Journey to Regionals, The Rocky Horror Glee Show, The Chrismas Album, The Love Song...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:30:27

317. Meet Escala

Gaining notoriety on Britain's Got Talent in 2008, Escala is a classical crossover group that is taking not the UK and the US by storm. This unique electronic string quartet made their US debut on the Oprah Winfrey Show in May 2009, with a style that is gaining fans from a wide cross section of p...
Music - Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:28:00

318. Josh Grobans Illuminations

The new album from Josh Groban was released for the Christmas 2010 season. Three years in the making, patient fans have been waiting some time for the new album. Perhaps more so than prior albums, it is a mixture of classical sounding and more contemporary ballads, with songs sung in English, It...
Music - Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:15:35

319. Circle of Healing

One of the greatest difficulties for me as a NICU parent, who was also used to being a physician, was the overwhelming feeling that there wasn't anything I could do for my daughter. I had to step back and turn over all of the care to those who understood the NICU technology and could help her med...
Healthy Living - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:04:41

320. Remembering on Memorial Day News!

Memorial Day is more than just the day when the pool opens for the summer. Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States set aside to remember and honor all of the military personnel who died in the service of their country. Originally celebrated as Decoration Day, a day set aside to r...
Healthy Living - Mon, 16 May 2011 08:25:50

321. Calvins Hats News!

Calvin's Hats are hand-knit for babies who are born too early to survive. These tiny hats are made in loving memory of Calvin John, who died April 17, 2008. The heart-felt project is run by volunteers trying to help bring grieving parents a small amount of healing, comfort, and peace. One of the...
Nonprofits - Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:18:12

322. The Last Lecture

My background includes caring for those those who are facing the end of life. I have been in awe of the human spirit shown by those facing their final life challenge. I was amazed when I read Randy Pausch's inspirational story. He has shown amazing courage and an uncanny spirit in facing and copi...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:25:32

323. Too Much Stuff News!

Most people in America have too much stuff. In our consumer-driven society we are constantly being enticed us to want more. Before long it's all just too much, it is disorganized. In a survey conducted by the National Association of Professional Organizers 65 percent of respondents noted that the...
Healthy Living - Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:17:04

324. International Day of Peace News!

Since 1981 the United Nations and people around the world have celebrated the International Day of Peace. This holiday was established for "commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and people." Since 2001 September 21 has been the date to observe peace as ...
Culture & Society - Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:16:27

325. The Rocky Horror Glee Show News!

Glee, the hit show on Fox, is ready to take on the Rocky Horror Picture Show as a Halloween tribute on October 26 to the classic 1975 cult film. This year, 2010 marks the 35th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show's Sept. 26, 1975 premier in the United States. Adam Shankman will direct t...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:41:55

326. Best of Martha Stewart Halloween Decorating Ideas

Martha Stewart loves Halloween and loves decorating for Halloween. For those who also like to decorate and craft at Halloween, this crafter extraordinaire has made it easy. Using products from her Martha Stewart Holidays Collection you can quickly and easily decorate your home in a spooky Hallow...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:11:45

327. My Grown Up Christmas List News!

This beautiful, heart-touching Christmas song finally started being recognized after a new version was released in 2010 by the rising star Charice. She performed her amazing version for the lighting of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller center in November 2010. Accompanying Charice on the piano w...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:56:33

328. Big Hearted Squids News!

I was really excited to discover a trophy this morning for a Big Hearted Squid. The trophy is awarded to all of the lensmasters who have donated more than $100 to charity since they've been on Squidoo. It is really great to see Squidoo going back to the roots of Squidoo and recognizing one of th...
Nonprofits - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:48:36

329. Just Say No to Power Cell Energy Balls - A Consumer Health Warning

As a physician, nutrition instructor and parent, I find several things wrong with the Power Cell Energy Ball product and marketing strategy. This company is promoting a caffeinated, vitamin-fortified gumball as a 'nutritious snack' with all the visual marketing apparently targeting children, twe...
Healthy Living - Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:41:28

330. Car Exercises and Exercise Stops

Traveling in the car for miles and miles and hours and hours can make most members of the family stiff and irritable. Car exercises and stopping for exercise breaks can help make a family road trip a whole lot easier for everyone. On our long-distance road trips to Disneyland, we've made an effo...
Parenting & Kids - Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:19:25

331. Backyard Camping Fun

One fun and afordable way to take a stay at home vacation or a staycation is to pitch a tent and camp out in your backyard. Backyard camping can be a fun activity for the entire family to get everyone to reconnect with each other and with nature. It is also an activity that will help raise heal...
Travel & Places - Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:11:24

332. Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale helped to mold the fields of nursing and public health. She earned the nickname "The Lady With the Lamp" for her tireless nursing care delivered to British soldiers during the Crimean War (18531856). Although most know for her early work in the Crimean War, through her public...
Healthy Living - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:25:53

333. Christopher Reeve - Superman, SuperHero & Super Human Being

Anyone around in 1978 remembers Christopher Reeve emerging on the film screen as the ultimate Superman and as a SuperHero. Yet for me, I think his true SuperHero status happened years later. I would like to introduce my SuperHeroes...Christopher Reeve and his wife Dana. The image of Christopher R...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:25:55

334. Pocket Hand Sanitizers

When traveling or even out and about on your daily routine, there may be many times when you encounter something that is less than clean and may be a potential source for germs. Unfortunately, soap and water, the resources recommended by the CDC may not always be available for cleaning hands. Ha...
Healthy Living - Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:56:52

335. Donors Choose

DonorsChoose.org is dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools. DonorsChoose.org attracts contributors from all walks of life through an approach called Citizen Philanthropy. No matter their contribution size, all...
Nonprofits - Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:18:31

336. Christmas Gifts for Squidoo Lensmasters and Squid Lovers News!

This collection of squids has been carefully selected for you to choose a squid Holiday gift for your favorite Squidoo Lensmaster or Squid Lover. Perhaps he might want a PowerSquid Power Multiplier, a Squidoo Orange Flip Video Camcorder or Squid Orange shopping bag. She might want her own Squid ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:26:14

337. Glee Christmas Album - Volume 2 News!

Christmas came early this year with the release of a new Christmas Album from Glee. I normally don't listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but with the new Glee Christmas album available on AOL, I had to give a listen, while updating this lens. Their Christmas Album, entitled Glee:...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:30:36

338. Caregiver Stress - The Impact of Caregiving Too Much

Caregiver Stress is the emotional strain of caregiving for a loved one, or attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult. Caregiving can have a major impact on the caregiver's own health. Caregivers become so concerned about caring for their loved ones, that they may lose sight of their ow...
Healthy Living - Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:59:56

339. Click to Give - Make a Difference

Just by volunteering a few minutes of your time and the click of a mouse, you can support a variety of charitable causes and organizations for free. You can click to donate for hunger, women's health, children's health, literacy, rainforest and animal rescue. The causes you can supported simply b...
Nonprofits - Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:30:22

340. Disneyland Christmas Tips

The Holiday Season at Disneyland runs from runs from November 12, 2010 to January 2, 2011. Spending the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is one way to have a memorable Christmas holiday. One way to greatly improve and enhance your Disneyland holiday trip is to take a bit of time to follow some ...
Travel & Places - Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:19:11

341. Panda Hats are Popular with Everyone

My youngest daughter loves pandas and she loves hats. I've been in search of a fun Panda hat to get for her that she could wear for the school year and even wear when skiing. She probably started after watching Kung Fu Panda several years ago. With the release of Kung Fu Panda 2, she's gotten ev...
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:17:28

342. Tilden Merry-Go-Round

The Tilden Park Carousel or Merry Go Round has been delighting riders and part of a fun family tradition for East Bay residents and visitors since 1948. My husband remembers riding on the Merry Go Round when he was a kid in the 1960's. The antique hand carved Tilden Park Merry Go Round built by ...
Travel & Places - Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:18:45

343. James Kim

The Kim Family story was one that gripped people's attention in late November 2006. The family went missing November 25 when they took a wrong turn traveling home to San Francisco after spending Thanksgiving in Portland. At the time of the story more people were following Kim's story on CNN than ...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:59:34

344. Imagine Peace Tower - Celebrating Peace News!

October 9th 2007 on would have been John Lennon's 67th birthday, Yoko Ono unveiled the Imagine Peace Tower on Videy Island in Reykjavik, Iceland as a way of encouraging global peace. The Imagine Peace Tower is dedicated to her late husband, John Lennon and their message of peace. The Imagine Peac...
Culture & Society - Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:41:35

345. We love Disneys Enchanted News!

Disney's Enchanted takes the best of some of the Disney classics combines them with some of the updated Fairy tales to create what is destined to become a new classic. Enchanted combines elements of Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and the Little Mermaid with tributes...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:46:42

346. Raspberry Jello Salad

The Raspberry Jello Salad recipe is one that I have been making for many years as a Thanksgiving side dish as a healthier alternative to cranberry sauce. The gelatin salad is a rather unique Thanksgiving side it is dish and quite a bit wild, since the salad is rarely exactly the same year to yea...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:17:47

347. Caps for Good News!

Caps for Good is a new grassroots initiative that is building on the success of the Knit One, Save One Campaign launched in 2008. The Caps for Good Campaign will run from November 2010 through February 28, 2011. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to make a hat...
Nonprofits - Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:34:54

348. Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Chocolate is one of my favorite sweet and healthy treats and these Chocolate Meringue Cookies let me enjoy a rich chocolate treat, without over indulging on the calories which is bliss. These decadent chocolate cookies are have a rich chocolate flavor are low calorie, low fat, low salt and no ch...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:43:06

349. Healthier Fast Food Recipes

Looking for options for traditional fast food recipes was something I started doing even before I started teaching Nutrition. Since teaching Nutrition and understanding the impact of Fast Food on my children, other children and adults, I've looked for even more options to making our own fast foo...
Healthy Living - Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:11:52

350. Maria Shriver News!

Maria Shriver is an award winning journalist, best selling author and served as the First Lady of California while her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected and then re-elected as Governor of Calfironia. She took on the role of Californias First Lady when her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger wa...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 21 May 2011 18:50:27

351. Flip Video Camcorder to Inspire Creativity and Capture Family Fun

Oprah's not the only one Flipping for this new easy to use Video Camcorder. Buyers have made the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder the Number 1 Flash Memory Camcorder on Amazon. For anyone who has had the chance to use a Flip Camcorder it is easy to see why. This new user-friendly camcorder is easy to ...
Computers & Electronics - Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:29:22

352. Pan de Muerto Recipes

Pan de Muerto, Day of the Dead Bread, Bread of the Dead or Dead Bread for short is a traditional sweet bread made for the Dias de los Muertos holidays in Mexico, the United States and in other Latin American countries. The holiday is celebrated around October 31 to November 2, depending on the re...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:56:47

353. Make a Green Resolution for 2012 News!

New Year is a time for making resolutions. With the growing trend towards living green, it is likely that at least one of their resolutions will be a green one. This lens includes my top resolutions, many of which are on the top of other green resolution lists. While here make sure you add your ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:55:07

354. Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace is an national and international program designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts when they hike, camp, picnic, snowshoe, run, bike, hunt, paddle, ride horses, fish, ski or climb. They help teach people how to minimize the impact...
Nonprofits - Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:15:05

355. Coolibar - Sun Protective Clothes News!

Limiting sun exposure is key to decreasing the effects of the sun on aging, but finding a way to provide sun protection stylishly can be very challenging. Fortunately, thanks to the Coolibar company being stylish while being safe in the sun is easy. This company is bringing the best sun protecti...
Healthy Living - Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:12:55

356. Planet Pixies News!

When I got an email encouraging parents to buy eco-friendly dolls and toys for their children in celebration of Earth Day, I had to investigate. My curiosity was piqued when I saw a the cute little featured pixie dolls. I discovered that these cloth dolls were Planet Pixies. The more I read abou...
Healthy Living - Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:55:54

357. Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for Under $20

Being eco friendly at Christmas is finding ways to give gifts that help to reduce, recycle or reuse. The best eco friendly gifts are ones that reduce the amount of money being spent and reduce their impact on the environment. In this Holiday Gift Guide for the Green Family you will find a collec...
Healthy Living - Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:05:21

358. Music Therapy - A Harmonious Complementary Therapy

According to the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.� Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the nee...
Healthy Living - Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:18:00

359. Music Thanatology - Music as Therapy at the End of Life

Music Thanatology is the practice of using music to comfort, calm and relieve the suffering of someone in the final stages of life; it is using music to ease the passage of someone who is terminally ill or dying. Since Music has been a part of my life, I think if I was in my final stages of life,...
Healthy Living - Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:26:07

360. Born This Way vs Express Yourself News!

There has been quite a bit of discussion and debate about Lady Gaga's new song, "Born This Way" since it was released on February 11, 2011. Fans of Lady Gaga (her Monsters) are thrilled to have a new original song from their head Monster. Others are not so sure "Born This Way" is entirely origin...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:10:10

361. Mini Flashlights, Rechargable Spotlights and Zipper Lights

We do a lot of walking and hiking and sometimes get caught out after dark. One very helpful gift item has been having the eGear PICO Zipper Light attached to my key chain. I got one of these last summer and it has helped shed some light on the situations several times already. The eGear Zipper L...
Computers & Electronics - Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:12:03

362. Steven Halpern - Inner Peace Music

When I think of music to relax and to calm, I think of Steven Halpern. Steven Halpern, Ph.D. is one of my personal favorites for music that calms and soothes the spirit. I first heard about Steven Halpern's music, Spectrum Suite (now Chakra Suite) at a conference and have been listen to his calmi...
Healthy Living - Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:15:27

363. Visualizing My Goals for 2011 News!

Writing down goals, dreams and wishes is a way to help in visualizing wishes and manifesting dreams and goals. I started out to meet the "Goals 2011 Quest for Giant Squids" Quest, but soon discovered I was exploring other topics like using dream boards to visualize goals and a detour to celebrat...
Healthy Living - Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:54:55

364. Free Online Teaching Tools

One of my areas of education interests has been in finding free online tools for use in the online classroom. The resources here are part of a larger presentation that I gave last year for the 2010 Online Teaching Conference. As Adjunct Faculty at a small California Community College and a Priva...
Education - Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:28:11

365. Twitter to Announce Deaths, Send Sympathies and Condolences News!

In addition to being one of the hottest social media tools, Twitter is becoming a medium for announcing deaths and sending sympathies and condolences. This lens started as a way to look at sending ones condolences and sympathies on Twitter on a very sad day on June 25, 2009, the day that we lost...
Healthy Living - Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:45:58

366. Purple Stars Lenses by Comfortdoc News!

I've been awarded with many Purple Star Lenses, but have been waiting for purple to appear as an option in the Black Box modules so I could create a completely purple lens to feature my purple star lenses. As I create this lens, I have received a total of 27 Purple Stars for lenses created on Sq...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:11:13

367. Dr. Randy Pausch - A Superhero News!

Dr. Randy Pausch is a living inspiration. Diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2006, he has gone on to show people how to continue *living* even after getting the diagnosis of a terminal illness. For his head-on, straight-forward, entertaining and motivational approach to facing the di...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:33

368. Hunger in Children

On October 9, 2011 in a special primetime show, Sesame Streetl presented a one hour show on "Growing Hope Against Hunger." In what was another ground-breaking production,* Sesame Street and its sponsors raised awareness on hunger in America and in particular its impact on children. To raise awa...
Healthy Living - Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:48:46

369. Save Energy - You Have the Power.

Simple actions can make a difference in saving energy, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment and climate change. Simple things such as Turning off Lights, Powering Down Appliances and Watching the Water You Use can make a big difference to save energy. Learn about some ways to ...
Healthy Living - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:16:13

370. The Arlington Ladies

For more than 35 years, the Arlington Ladies volunteers have represented veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard at every funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Currently 195 Arlington Ladies, volunteer time to pay tribute to nation's fallen and serve their grief-stricken families...
Healthy Living - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:34:47

371. A Charlie Brown Christmas - A Must See Christmas Classic

For me the Christmas season begins when we watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on television. I have watched this Christmas special for as long as I can remember and may have even seen it when it premiered in 1965. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has been a meaningful holiday classic to share with my ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:09:00

372. Who Wants To Live Forever? - A Reminder of the Fleeting Time

I always find the song "Who Wants to Live Forever?" sung by lead singer Freddie Mercury from the English Rock Band Queen to be a haunting and poignant reminder of just how fleeting our time here really is. The lyrics for this song sung by Freddie Mercury, who later died at the young age of 45, ha...
Music - Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:50:07

373. Cute Christmas Cupcake Pans

Special Christmas cupcakes are one way of making the holidays more festive. An easy way to make cute Christmas cupcakes is by using special Christmas cupcake pans or molds. Specially designed Christmas pans and molds can be found in the shape of holiday symbols—Christmas Tree, gingerbread ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:46:30

374. Were All Winners

Were All Winners is an educational fitness activity designed to let young children have fun, learn a bit about being safe in the sun and then participate in a non-racing, solo running activity. The main goal of the event is to create an environment in which each child gets to feel special, like a...
Education - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:45:59

375. I Will ... 9/11 Day of Service News!

How will you remember 9/11? Join the 9/11 Tribute Movement lead by MyGoodDeed Inc and pledge a good deed that you will do on or for 9/11 in memory of those lost September 11, 2001. MyGoodDeed Inc is a non-profit public benefit corporation that was founded in 2002 to honor the victims, family me...
Nonprofits - Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:51:26

376. Who are Squidoos Charities and NonProfit Partners?

Squidoo.com currently supports more than 90 nonprofit organizations, from the country's most popular causes right down to tiny local animal shelters. This lens focuses on all of the Squidoo Charities and NonProfit Partners in existence in 2008. Squidoo Lensmasters can choose to donate their...
Nonprofits - Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:59:48

377. When Families Grieve with Katie Couric and Elmo News!

Katie Couric, Elmo and his cousin Jesse along with many of the other Sesame Street favorites are teaming up to help children grieving the death of a loved one. The primetime PBS airing of When Families Grieve on April 14, 2010 (check your local PBS listings) marks Sesame Streets new initiative t...
Healthy Living - Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:33:04

378. 12 Ways to Get into the Christmas Spirit

For many people, Christmas is a time of good will and peace on earth. The holiday season is a time when people are a bit more reflective perhaps remembering Christmases past and more caring. Christmas is a time when people think of ways to be kind and do good deeds for others. At least this is w...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:53:39

379. Freddie Mercury and Queen - The Virtual Concert on Squidoo

If I were going to host a Virtual Benefit Concert for one of my favorite charities, I would choose to feature the amazingly talented Freddie Mercury, lead singer for the Rock Band, Queen to raise funds for HIV / AIDS Awareness. Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) is considered by many to be o...
Music - Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:57:10

380. Tsp Spices and Smart Spice

Tsp Spices and Smart Spices offer a smart way to buy flavorful, organic spices. These fresh, organic spices come pre-measured in single use teaspoon freshly sealed packets, eliminating the need to keep out dated spices. I was very excited to discover Smart Spices when researching for spices on m...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:56:29

381. The Squidoo Charity Answer Deck

The Squidoo Charity Answer Deck contains hand-selected useful lenses for people interested in promoting or raising funds for charity. Inspired by the Squidoo Answer Deck, the Squidoo Charity Answer Deck was created by Squidoo Activists to be a hub for lensmasters wanting to work with Charities o...
Squidoo Community - Tue, 17 May 2011 17:22:42

382. Monterey Bay Aquarium

Located at the Pacific ocean's edge off the Coast of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean. The Aquarium is home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a learning resource. I...
Travel & Places - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:12:27

383. Alice in Wonderland 2010 Glossary Quiz News!

Movie-goers watching the film may have been a bit puzzled at some of the language used in Tim Burton's version of Alice in Wonderland. Some of the terms could be partially deduced by context, others were more confusing and for good reason. Tim Burton along with screenplay writer Linda Woolverton...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:08:47

384. Dr. Seuss

There are probably few children and grown-ups who haven't read at least one of the imaginative works of Theodor Geisel. The children's books of Dr. Seuss, such as the Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who and Green Eggs and Ham have become classics for teaching children how to read with fun and with...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:50:58

385. Almost Alice

Almost Alice is just that, music that is almost Alice in Wonderland. This collection of new songs have been inspired by Tim Burton's new take on the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland, from alternative artists and some newer artists, emerging from the underground. The album features music from ...
Music - Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:09:56

386. Make a Thanksgiving Wreath

Making a wreath at Thanksgiving is an easy and meaningful craft project. With a few craft supplies create a new tradition as a way of giving thanks. A Thanksgiving wreath can be a way to celebrate the harvest. Thanksgiving wreaths, particularly gratitude wreaths, can also be useful visual remind...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:47:15

387. Juan Mann (One Man)

Juan Mann is perhaps better known to millions of YouTube Viewers as the "Free Hugs Guy." He has chosen to use the identity of "one man" and wants remain anonymous in his desire to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives. Juan Mann is originated the Free Hugs Campaign in 2004 which...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:21:03

388. Octopus Stew

Our family has a tradition of creating fun and spooky foods for Halloween. One of the dishes that has become a classic Halloween tradition is our recipe for Octopus Stew. The first time we told our girls we were going to fix 'Octopus Stew' they both got very worried assuming we'd be eating real ...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:17:14

389. Try a Recyclable Christmas Box Tree

To make our Christmas greener and easier on me, the last several years we have put up a Christmas Tree made of cardboard boxes. A Christmas box tree is ecofriendly, great for last minute decorating and almost cleans up itself on Christmas morning. The Christmas box tree let's you have a greener ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:51:26

390. Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seed Nutrition News!

Pumpkin is a very healthy and nutritious food, one that has many health benefits. It is a squash-like plant that produces it's fruit during the fall of the year, a time when many people think about pumpkin pies. There are many other types of recipes that can use pumpkins as a main ingredient. A...
Healthy Living - Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:05:32

391. Marianne Williamson - Superhero, Spiritual Activist

Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author, lecturer, a Spiritual Activist and the Founder of the Peace Alliance, a citizen action organization representing a growing constituency for peace. For spearheading the Campaign for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, being an inspirational author ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:48:06

392. Songs for Japan News!

Songs for Japan was released March 25, 2011 to support the Red Cross Relief efforts following the March 11 earthquake and resulting tsunami. The album features big name current artists like Lady Gaga, Madonna, Eminem, Katy, Perry and Bruno Mars. It also features classic songs from John Lennon, Q...
Nonprofits - Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:47:39

393. Japanese Cherry Blossoms Aid Japan News!

On March 11, 2011 Japan was hit by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake. Hundreds have been killed or displaced by the resulting tsunami. Organizations and individuals around the world are finding ways to help by sending donations. Prominent Japanese-Americans Yoko Ono and George Takei are encouraging peo...
Nonprofits - Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:27:06

394. Kubit2Me - A Fun Toss Game

Kubit2me Award winning toss games are a non-competitive fun that encourage communication and social interaction for friends playing the games, children learning and all family members. According to a company press release: "Kubit2me games were designed to encourage positive social interaction, ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:33:50

395. Nature Rocks

We have been taking the girls hiking and letting them explore in nature since they were very young. I believe that instilling them with a sense of wonder and letting them experience nature is one of the greatest gifts that I can give them. When I first got the email about the new Nature Rocks p...
Healthy Living - Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:00:42

396. Squidoodles for Happythanksmasaween

The idea for the Squidoodle* lens came from a posting on the Squidu Forum. One post lead to another...one became SquidYule Carols, another, the Squidoodle page. Here is a collection of the Happythanksmasaween* Holiday inspired Squidoodles (a.k.a Squidys, Squidgets or as I prefer Squidiis). They a...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:01:09

397. Squidoo SuperHero Project News!

The goal of the Squidoo SuperHero Project is to create 5 lenses for charity about heroes who have inspired you, mentored you, changed the way you see the world, or just made you smile. The SuperHero Project is the brainchild of Anne Reidy, Non-Profit Organizer at Squidoo as a way of raising mone...
Nonprofits - Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:45:25

398. How to Make a Wildlife Garden

To seasoned gardeners, planting a garden to attract wildlife may be a bit counterintuitive. Where I live, gardeners spend a lot of time trying to keep wildlife, like birds, deer and moles out of their gardens, but inviting some wildlife into your backyard can be very rewarding. During the month ...
Home & Garden - Mon, 16 May 2011 18:54:00

399. The Elders - The Global Elders

The idea for the Global elders started in 1999 with a conversation between Peter Gabriel and Richard Branson. Their idea of The Elders was to create a new gathering of world leaders who will come together to guide and support our "global village." For their model they looked to traditional villa...
Nonprofits - Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:17:06

400. My Two Front Teeth - the Song

Inspired by a sea of smiling second graders all missing their front teeth, in 1944 Donald Gardner penned the Christmas Classic, "All I want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth." At the time he was teaching music at public schools in Smithtown, New York. "All I want for Christmas is My Two Front ...
Music - Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:49:36

401. Walk Yourself Healthy - Walking for Health - Health Benefits of Walking

While walking may be one of the oldest forms of exercise it continues to be one of the best ways to improve your health and well being. Because of it many benefits walking may become one of the most popular prescriptions available in a physician's armament to lose weight, manage diseases and impr...
Healthy Living - Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:56:32

402. Mark Twain Autobiography News!

Author and humorist's Mark Twain new Autobiography has very posthumously become an Amazon best seller. At his request his autobiography would be published 100 years after his death on April 21, 1910. According to Publisher's Weekly Twain had wanted his more scalding opinions suppressed until lon...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:08:18

403. Knit One Save One

Save the Children is asking knitters and crocheters to knit or crochet one baby cap by December 31, 2008 and then to write a personal note to the President-elect asking him to lead the way to save millions of babies globally. Knit One Save One is a joint project from Save the Children and the Wa...
Nonprofits - Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:19:39

404. Screamfree Parenting News!

Maybe since it is to close to the end of the summer, maybe because I feel that I've over committed for the summer, but I have been finding myself feeling frazzled and stressed, which is finding it's way to my kids. I hate to admit but this book on "Screamfree Parenting" was one book that I ordere...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:12:12

405. Dont You (Forget About Me) News!

David Cook, the Season 7 winner of American Idol, has released a new version of a classic 1980's song, "Don't You (Forget About Me)". Every year on American Idol, the producers choose a song to play as the exit song during the recap of the eliminated contestant. This year, David Cook's "Don't Y...
Music - Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:06:54

406. The Purple Heart

The Purple Heart is a military medal awarded in the name of the President of the United States. The recipient is any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after April 5, 1917, has been wound...
Culture & Society - Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:11:34

407. Merry Christmas Darling

The Christmas song Merry Christmas Darling was originally released in 1970 by the Carpenters. The song was written by Richard Carpenter and Frank Pooler and recorded by Richard's sister, Karen Carpenter. According to Richard Carpenter, the original version is one of his sister's best. Over the y...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:18:39

408. Al Gore - Superhero News!

Apparently there was a greater mission in life for Al Gore than becoming President in 2000. Now as Nobel Peace Prize winner, Academy Award winner, bestselling author, activist and political icon, Al Gore has become one of the most respected and influential leaders in America today. I'd like to i...
Culture & Society - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:58:01

409. This is Not the Life I Ordered

This book "This is Not the Life I Ordered" has been sitting in my "to read" pile for several months now, waiting to move and inspire me. With this week's Giant Squid Challenge to review the next book you are going to read and encourage your friends to read along, I went and pulled this one out o...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:19:36

410. Drop In & Decorate - Cookies for Donation News!

Drop In & Decorate is a wonderful organization that lets people get together to have fun decorating cookies and then donate them to a good cause. The creatively decorated cookies (or proceeds from sales) go to nonprofit agencies that meet basic human needs e.g. food banks or homeless shelters. ...
Nonprofits - Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:40:35

411. Everything Gumbo for Planet Gumbo

Gumbo is a thick stew or soup and a very popular Cajun dish that had origins in Louisiana. This Creole soup or stew often made with tomatoes, okra, meats, seafood, vegetables and some kind of thickening agent. It is often served over rice. According to Wikipedia, Gumbos can be divided into three...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:27:01

412. Room to Read

Room to Read partners with local communities throughout the developing world to establish schools, libraries, and other educational infrastructure. They seek to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education is a lifelong gift that empowers people to ultimately improve soc...
Nonprofits - Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:47:58

413. Natasha Richardson - Organ Donor

I have been following to the news about the sudden accident and untimely death of Natasha Richardson and blogging about it in my Grief Edublog. I have been hopeful that the family might be able to see the pain of their own grief to consider giving the gift of life. In doing so, the Neeson-Richar...
Healthy Living - Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:26:17

414. We Can Solve It News!

The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. Our ultimate aim is to halt global warming. Specifically we are educating people in the US and around the world that the climate cri...
Culture & Society - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:21:50

415. Reach Out and Read - Promoting Early Childhood Literacy

Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national non-profit organization that promotes early literacy, because growing up healthy means growing up with books. During visits to the pediatrician, children get new books and parents get advice about the importance of reading aloud. Through the Reach Out and R...
Nonprofits - Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:35:36

416. How to Use the Donations Module

Squidoo's Donations module now makes it even easier for lens readers to donate to charity. With the Donations module readers that want to support the charity can click the Donate button and give a little directly to the charity. Remember a dollar here, five dollars there. It all adds up. Cris ...
Squidoo Community - Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:14:35

417. Josh Groban - The Virtual Concert on Squidoo

If I were to pick a current artist to host a Virtual Concert for Charity, I would pick the very talented, and very giving Josh Groban to raise funds for his own remarkable charity, the Josh Groban Foundation, otherwise known as the Grobanites for Charity. The Grobanites for Charity are a dedicat...
Music - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:20:00

418. My Personal Best Lenses for 2011

The 2011 Personal Best SquidQuest has been a challenging one. For this Quest we were instructed to choose one lens out of all of the lenses created for 2011 to submit to the challenge. "Send us the ONE lens that you are the most proud of having published this year." It was supposed to be "the le...
Squidoo Community - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:09:47

419. Be a Successful Online Student

Online Education, or e-Learning, is becoming more popular way to earn a degree for students. For some students it is a blessing, allowing them to work or raise a family and continue to go to school. For other students online education is too different, it doesn't work with their learning styles....
Education - Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:19:44

420. Pet Hospice News!

Pet Hospice or veterinary hospice is an alternative care plan for animals nearing the end of life. Hospice does not work on curing disease, instead the focus is on improving the quality of life at the end of the pet's life. As with hospice for people, hospice for pets focuses on alleviating phys...
Healthy Living - Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:01:02

421. Tim Burton

Award Winning Director Tim Burton is known for his dark, gothic and eccentric films. His early films include Edward Scissorhands and the Corpse Bride, Beetlejuice, Sleepy Hollow and Ed Wood to his later films the Nightmare Before Christmas, Big Fish and his view of a darker Willy Wonka with Charl...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:41:43

422. Keep Wildlife Wild

People who do not grow up around Wildlife may not realize the importance of keeping our wildlife wild. Interacting with or feeding wild animals can seem like a fun thing to do, but it can have serious consequences for both the animals and the people feeding them. I live in and teach in a region...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:50:47

423. Remember September Mail Art Project

This creative, commemorative mail art project was developed by Gail Ellspermann in 2002 as a visible way for people to honor those who had died on September 11, 2001. Through the use of mail art, participants can express their feelings and reflect on the September 11th attacks, the heroes, the v...
Healthy Living - Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:25:58

424. Pocket Cemetery

The recent series of celebrity deaths has brought a new way to grieve and remember someone who has died with your iPhone to light. The Pocket Cemetery is an application that has been available for iPhone for some time. With this application people can create virtual memorials on their iPhone to ...
Computers & Electronics - Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:11:47

425. The First Book Story

Can you remember the magic of owning your first book? This is the mission of First Book, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children the opportunity to read and own their own first new book. First Book provide an ongoing supply of new books to children participating in community-ba...
Nonprofits - Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:52:54

426. Childrens Defense Fund

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. Their mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life an...
Nonprofits - Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:46:23

427. Fatboy Lounge Bags in Colors and Marimekko Designs

I loved beanbags as a kid and with a mother from Finland I also loved Marimekko designs. Needless to say when I saw the Fatboy Lounge Bags in Marimekko designs these whimsical designs went on my Christmas wish list. I hadn't realized when I saw the lounge bags that the original fatboy was des...
Home & Garden - Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:26:25

428. Amy Jaffe Barzach

Amy Jaffe Barzach is the founder of Boundless Playgrounds, an organization created to develop barrier-free, developmentally advantageous playgrounds. After the death of her son Jonathan from a rare condition, Amy found a way to cope with the grief of losing her son by creating a living memorial ...
Nonprofits - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:22:55

429. Tips to Have a Safe and Healthy Halloween News!

With a bit of pre-planning, safety education and making some careful choices it is possible for kids and their parents to have both a safe and healthy Halloween. I was inspired by the new Disney Magic of Healthy Living Campaign to put together a Halloween lens with a collection of resources and ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:46:02

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