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1. 10 Interesting Places to Visit in Missouri News!

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is perhaps the most recognized place to visit in the state. But if you travel beyond the city of St. Louis you will also find a host of wonderful places to visit. Did you know that the town of Fulton is home to a piece of the Berlin Wall and a Winston Churchill Memo...
Travel & Places - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:26:02

2. Super Bowl Party Menu News!

A good super bowl party usually lasts well beyond the time limits of the game itself. There are the pregame festivities, halftime show and of course the rehashing and celebration after the game. Each of these parts calls for some good snack and food choices. As the host or hostess of the party y...
Sports & Recreation - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:58:26

3. The Wonders of the Butterfly World News!

Butterflies are interesting creatures and I've always loved watching them, but really knew little about them. A few years ago I started volunteering at The Butterfly House in Chesterfield, MO and my education on butterflies began. They are fascinating creatures that delight so many people in the...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:12:30

4. Inspirational Greeting Cards News!

I love to receive inspirational note cards in the mail. Yes, I know in this day of email and ecards the handwritten card is quickly going away, but there is something quite wonderful about opening the mail and finding a card with a note from someone who cares. It shows that someone took the time ...
Culture & Society - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:04:27

5. Lighthouse Kitchen Decor News!

Is it time to give you kitchen a make over? Are do you have someone on your gift list who love lighthouses? Do you love lighthouses? Consider a lighthouse themed decor for your kitchen. In researching for this lens, I was amazed at all of the wonderful lighthouse accessories available for your...
Home & Garden - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:06:57

6. Lighthouse Bathroom News!

Are you thinking of changing the decor in your bathroom? Why not consider a lighthouse decor? There are many great products available to decorate your bath in lighthouses and you will feel you are at the beach all year long! In deciding on your decor, it is best to start with one great accessory...
Home & Garden - Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:31:00

7. Valentine Cookie Balls

I love making cookie balls. They are easy to make and melt-in-you-mouth delicious. Using strawberry cream cheese and red or pink sprinkles makes them a festive Valentines treat! For a variation you could also use a touch of red food coloring in the coating. Enjoy! Happy Valentines Day!
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:15:32

8. Valentine Charm Bracelets News!

Valentines Day is a time when the "heart" shaped symbol is used in many forms. Why not present your Valentine with a special heart shaped charm for her charm bracelet? If she does not have a bracelet yet, this would be a great time to give her a bracelet and a heart charm to start her collection!...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:54:52

9. Best Gifts for a 7 Year Old Girl News!

Do you have a 7 year old girl on your gift list? My granddaughter, Rachel, is 7 and when I visited her this weekend we spent some time looking through catalogs and sale bills and she showed me all the things she would really like to have for Christmas. Rachel seemed to want every doll in the cat...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:55:44

10. American Mojo

Zazzle is now partnering with American Mojo to bring some great products to their customers and to contribute to a worthy cause. American Mojo is a newly formed company that provides socially responsible apparel while providing single moms with employment. Their objective is to address moms faci...
Home & Garden - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:21:31

11. Book Club Ideas News!

Book clubs are wonderful places to challenge you to read different books and discuss them with others. For me it is also a great social evening out. I had never realized how differently two people could view the same book till I joined book club and discovered if twelve people read the same book...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:44:04

12. Jupiter Lighthouse through the eye of a Camera News!

Every year we visit Jupiter, Florida to watch the Cardinals Spring Training. When we're not at the baseball fields, my favorite site in Jupiter is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. It is a wonderful red lighthouse that can be seen from many of the restaurants we frequent. I love to photograph it from...
Travel & Places - Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:22:32

13. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse News!

Cape Hatteras is one of five lighthouses that dot the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Each of these lighthouses has a very distinctive look. One is natural red brick, one black and white striped, one solid white, one a black and white diamond design and Cape Hatteras is a black and white spiraled...
Travel & Places - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:33:15

14. Thomas Kinkade Lighthouses News!

Thomas Kinkade is often called the Painter of Light. I love his beautiful paintings of gardens and cottages, but my love of lighthouses really draws me to his lighthouse paintings. I have a copy of Kinkade's Light of Peace hanging in my entryway and I enjoy looking at this peaceful scene. In ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:26:50

15. Paper Kite Butterfly

The proper name of these butterflies is Idea Leuconoe but they are commonly called by several names: tree nymph, wood nymph, paper kites, and rice paper butterflies. No matter what name you call these graceful black and white butterflies they are a delight to observe and enjoy. I volunteer at Th...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:50:41

16. Historic St Charles Missouri

St. Charles was the first capital of Missouri. Today, this bustling city on the banks of the Missouri river is home to more than 60,000 people. It has many modern areas, but this page will highlight many of the historic features of this town. The historic downtown area has been restored and is a...
Travel & Places - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:35:04

17. Lighthouse Dishes

Lighthouse decor has become very popular for kitchens. The lighthouse dishes in this lens make wonderful accents for your kitchen decor. They are all dishwasher safe and usable for dinnerware. This touch to your table will really bring your decorating theme together. The plates also would be gre...
Home & Garden - Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:03:40

18. Cardinals in Winter News!

The bright red male cardinal is a beautiful bird. You will find it as a symbol for sports teams, a state bird for several states and often used as a Christmas bird. The cardinals are native to North and South America. They are seed eating birds that have strong bills. The cardinal family was nam...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:02:41

19. My Dad-My Hero News!

There is so much in life that I have learned from my Dad. He was in many ways a very simple man, but yet he had strong values that he passed down by example to his children. Dad has been gone for five years now, and I really miss him. As I prepared for writing this lens I could really see how he ...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:27:24

20. Interesting Places to Visit in Florida News!

Florida is full of interesting small towns, beautiful beaches, and interesting sights. Many people go to Florida to visit Disney World and the Orlando attractions and miss all of the wonderful sights to see in the rest of Florida. Did you know that Florida is home to the Grapefruit League spring...
Travel & Places - Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:29:52

21. Lighthouse Replicas

Collecting lighthouse replicas was a natural progression from my love of lighthouse photography. Five years ago when I retired, I decided to combine my love of photography, lighthouses and travel into a new hobby. It has been a fun experience and now I have started to collect lighthouse replicas ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:46:32

22. Easy Crab Appetizer News!

Are you looking for a party appetizer that your guests will rave about? Would you like one that is also easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time and frozen? I have found this Crab Puff Delight to be the perfect answer to both of these questions. I keep lots of these handy little appetizers...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:14:57

23. Cooking with Pork Tenderloin News!

I love to use pork tenderloin for a quick yet impressive company dinner. There are many variations that can be used. Pork tenderloin is easy to make and is nutritious too. One of my favorite pork tenderloin recipes is with apples and cranberries. It is very simple to make and yet is very tasty. ...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:26:09

24. My Favorite Brunch Menu News!

Breakfast foods have always been a favorite with my family, so it is natural that when we get together a brunch is the ideal meal. Holidays are always a good time for brunch we have one for Christmas, Easter and Mothers Day. Since several family members live out of town this menu has also been u...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:51:00

25. Nassau Lighthouse News!

On a cruise to the Bahamas, I was delighted when our ship sailed by three lighthouses. Two of these lighthouses were in Nassau Harbor. The first was a very different looking white lighthouse that I could see through my telephoto lens when we pulled into the harbor. The second lighthouse was whit...
Travel & Places - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:35:06

26. Owl Butterfly News!

Owl butterflies have a wonderful way of hiding from their predators. The outside of the wings have owl spots which scare off their predators. There are approximately 20 species of owl butterflies. The Butterfly House in Chesterfield, MO has three different species of owl butterflies; The Pale Ow...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:24:10

27. Seascape Photography News!

I have always been fascinated by the sea, so seascape photography has been a wonderful hobby to pursue. I am continually mesmerized by the beauty of the ocean. I love the way it never looks the same. The beauty of the waves, the reflections of the sky and clouds, and the way the wind interacts a...
Arts & Design - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:08:34

28. Georgia Lighthouses. Beautiful and Historic! News!

I love lighthouses and on a recent trip to the Georgia coast we went on a quest to photograph each lighthouse. I was pleasantly surprised to find several unique lighthouses near the area where we were staying. After further research, not only did I find unique lighthouses but lighthouses that had...
Travel & Places - Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:55:14

29. Personalized Valentines Gifts News!

Gifts that are meant just for one person are always special, but I think this is particularly true on Valentines day. In this lens I will show some unique gifts that you can add a name or a special message to make them personal. You will find necklaces, iPad and iPhone cases, cards, mugs and eve...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:23:17

30. The Butterfly House News!

Butterflies are a wonderful part of the animal kingdom. I have always been fascinated by their life cycle and the many different species of butterflies that inhabit the world. However, It was not until I started volunteering at The Butterfly House two years ago that I really started to gain a per...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:05:41

31. Lighthouses for your Garden News!

Do you love lighthouses? Are you looking for a great theme for your garden or patio? This lens will give you a wide variety of ideas on decorating the outdoors with lighthouses. From Welcome Signs to Bird Houses you will find lots of great ideas to make your outdoor living space unique. These id...
Home & Garden - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:53:45

32. Colorful Hibiscus Flowers News!

I love Hibiscus flowers. They come in so many bright and cheerful colors! When we were in Florida this past year I became obsessed with photographing Hibiscus flowers. I'd photograph them after a rain shower, in the morning, and in the evening. I would have my husband pull off the road to photog...
Home & Garden - Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:00:07

33. Winter Snow Scenes News!

Photographing winter scenes is a wonderful way to pass your time on a snowy winter day. The snow covers all the dullness of the winter scenery and gives a beautiful field of white to everything you photograph. I have found that I don't have to go any further than my own backyard to find some gre...
Arts & Design - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:01:08

34. Port Washington- Art Deco Pierhead and Lighthouse News!

On our way to Door County, Wisconsin we decided to stay for the night in Port Washington. We did not know anything about the town and were pleasantly surprised to find a wonderful small town. It had a great little harbor, beautiful flowers in bloom, a memorial to fallen fisherman, and not just on...
Travel & Places - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:18:38

35. Yellow Kitchen Ideas

I love yellow accents in my kitchen. I think the yellow makes everything cheery and bright. It always gives me a good feeling to walk into a cheery kitchen. I am always on the lookout for new yellow kitchen ideas and was pleased when Zazzle came out with a number of new products that work just pe...
Home & Garden - Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:57:14

36. Business Thank You Cards-Show Your Appreciation News!

Business thank you cards are an important way to show your appreciation to clients, co-workers, employees, and yes even to your boss. As a manager, I always kept a supply of these types of cards on hand. Then when I wanted to show my appreciation I could just reach in my drawer and write out a q...
Business & Work - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:48:05

37. Grand Haven Lighthouses-Lake Michigan News!

I love to be able to see a lighthouse up close. The lights at Grand Haven provide this opportunity! I was delighted to find two lights connected to the beach by a long stone pier and a raised catwalk to connect the two lights. My friends and I took the opportunity to walk out on the catwalk and ...
Travel & Places - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:54:45

38. Autumn Beauty News!

Autumn in America is a beautiful time of year. I have experienced the beauty of autumn in many parts of America and each has it's own special glory. I have seen the beautiful colors of a cool crisp autumn in Maine, the spectacular Aspens in Colorado and some wonderful colors throughout Tennessee...
Arts & Design - Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:28:11

39. Secret Santa Gifts under $10 News!

Secret Santa gift exchanges can be a lot of fun. Finding a gift under $10 can sometimes be a challenge. Here is a list of fun gifts for your secret santa. Hopefully you will find some ideas to use during the Christmas season.
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:50:36

40. Chesapeake Lighthouse

Chesapeake Bay has three different types of lighthouses. In this lens you will see examples of all three types. The first type is a detached conical tower. This type of lighthouse usually has a keepers house nearby. The lighthouse at Cove Point is a good example of this traditional type of lighth...
Travel & Places - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:05:58

41. Butterfly Posters and Prints News!

Butterflies are beautiful and fascinating creatures. They come in many different colors and shapes and are often the symbols for "new life" or "new beginnings". The butterflies that come from the tropical regions of the world are especially colorful and make great looking posters and prints. I b...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:03:34

42. Great Menus for Christmas Parties News!

I love to entertain during the Christmas season. �I always look forward to planning my menus and getting ready for my guests to arrive. I enjoy spending the time with my guests so my menus are set in advance and much of the food is prepared ahead of time so I can spend the maximum time with my gu...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:16:23

43. Visit Ocracoke Island News!

A wonderful day trip from the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a visit to the enchanting Ocracoke Island. The island has miles of unspoiled beaches that are maintained by the National Park Service. The scenery is spectacular. The village of Ocracoke itself is equally enchanting, from the oldest w...
Travel & Places - Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:47:54

44. OFallon, Missouri News!

O'Fallon Missouri is one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America! In 2006, 2208 and again in 2010, Money Magazine has listed O'Fallon among the top 100 places to live in America. In 2002 my company had a reorganization and I was to move from Kansas City to the St. Louis area. My territory woul...
Travel & Places - Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:28:51

45. The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society News!

When my book club chose The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society for its next book, I was a bit skeptical, but I was in for a delightful surprise! This wonderful little book takes place after World War II on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel. The story is told entirely in let...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:09:22

46. St Augustine Lighthouse-through the eyes of the camera News!

I love photographing lighthouses, so I went to St. Augustine specifically to photograph the lighthouse. I was pleasantly surprised by a wonderful, historic ciy with many wonderful attractions. We were only there for one day so we really only touched the surface of all of the sites to visit. I spe...
Travel & Places - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:02:04

47. Indiana Covered Bridges News!

In Parke County, Indiana you will find 32 different covered bridges and some of the friendliest people in the country! On beautiful spring day my husband and I took a drive to Indiana to visit and photograph their covered bridges. The Parke Country tourist information center in Rockville, Indian...
Travel & Places - Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:06:25

48. Unique Lighthouse Gifts News!

Are you looking for a really unique gift for the lighthouse enthusiast on your gift list? Lighthouses have long been a source of pleasure for many people. �They bring with them tales of romance and history and for many people this symbol is also a source of spiritual comfort. � I enjoy writing ...
Home & Garden - Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:55:35

49. Beauty in Nature by mbgphoto News!

There is so much beauty in nature when you just take a moment to stop and enjoy! I am always amazed at the way every sunrise and sunset is just a little different and how a flower can look different from various angles and lighting conditions. I hope you enjoy seeing nature through my eyes and ...
Internet - Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:58:44

50. Lighthouse Puzzles

Lighthouse puzzles are a great way to show off photographs of lighthouses. Over the past 6 years I have photographed over 40 lighthouses. On this page I am featuring some of the lighthouses I have photographed along the eastern shores of North America. I have designed these photographs to work o...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:55:53

51. Easy Dinner Party Menu News!

Do you struggle to find just the right menu for a dinner party? Are you looking for something simple but delicious? Do you want something that you can do most of the preparation ahead of time? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, I have some easy and delicious recipes just for you....
Food & Cooking - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:43:49

52. Lighthouses on Lake Michigan News!

I love to photograph lighthouses so in 2008 we took a trip to Lake Michigan. I was amazed to find out that there are more lighthouses along the coast of Michigan than any other state in the US. We were able to visit six lighthouses during our visit and each one was totally different from the one ...
Travel & Places - Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:58:26

53. iPhone and iPad Covers for the Lighthouse Enthusiast News!

Are you looking for a perfect iPhone or iPad cover to give as a gift. Does someone on your gift list love lighthouses? Lighthouses have fascinated people over the years. There is something about the mystery and charm and the lure the sea that draws people to these lighthouses. Lighthouses are ve...
Computers & Electronics - Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:46:53

54. Butterflies, Flowers, Lighthouses. Wonderful Photographs! News!

I love to take photographs. It is a wonderful way to view the world from a whole different point of view. With camera in hand, I am able to find beauty wherever I go. It seems I am always looking for the next good photo With hundreds of photos in my computer I started to look for a way to share ...
Arts & Design - Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:52:49

55. St. Louis Cardinal Spring Training News!

Spring training is a wonderful way to experience baseball at its best! You get to watch the minor leaguers trying for their place on the roster and watch the major leaguers prepare for the upcoming season. Everyone is working together to put together the best team possible. Five years ago, my hu...
Sports & Recreation - Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:45:13

56. Sunrise in Paradise News!

During March of 2009, we were fortunate to be able to stay in a condo with the balcony overlooking the ocean in Jupiter, Florida. I was deighted to be able to photograph the sunrise each morning. The first morning when I awoke I was amazed at the beauty of the sunrise, I thought "it can't get any...
Arts & Design - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:14:43

57. Blue Morpho Butterflies News!

The Blue Morpho butterfly is certainly one of the most beautiful butterflies at The Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri. There are always a lot of these butterflies in the conservatory at The Butterfly House , but in the month of March an additional 3000 Blue Morphos are released and the e...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:02:57

58. Jupiter Beach Park News!

Jupiter Beach Park is a wonderful bit of paradise that is sandwiched between the Atlantic ocean and the inland waterways. The park comprises over 49 acres and provides wonderful range of sights and activities. On the ocean side you have a great beach for swimming and a jetty that is just right f...
Travel & Places - Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:39:04

59. Beautiful Scenic Personalized Greeting Cards News!

Are you looking for a card for a special occasion. A personalized card may be just what is needed. With Zazzle cards you can choose from a wide variety of cards and add your own message or leave the inside blank to write a personal message. In my Zazzle store I have cards that are designed from ...
Arts & Design - Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:50:34

60. South Haven Lighthouse-a Light for all Seasons News!

The lighthouse in South Haven, Michigan has been welcoming water traffic for over 135 years. It is a wonderful bright red steel tower that stands at the end of the pier with a catwalk leading up to it. It was a windy day when we were there and it was beautiful to see the waves splashing up again...
Travel & Places - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:05:23

61. Florida Lighthouses News!

The state of Florida is a long narrow penisula that separates the Atlantic ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It also includes a panhandle that stretches along the Gulf. This shape gives the state over 1200 miles of coastline. The coastline of Florida is mainly low and sandy which requires the lighth...
Travel & Places - Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:58:27

62. Teddy Bears for Valentines Day News!

Have you ever given someone a Teddy Bear for Valentines Day? It is a sure way to bring a smile to their face. Teddy Bears are so cuddly and cute. They are a wonderful way to spread the message of love. Teddy Bears are great gifts by themselves, but they can also be used to present a special gift...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:30:00

63. Visiting a Covered Bridge News!

I find covered bridges to be a fascinating part of the American past, but I had not read much on their history till my recent visit to Sandy Springs Covered Bridge. A few of the interesting facts I picked up on this trip include: 1. Covered bridges date back to 786 B.C. 2. Many early American cov...
Travel & Places - Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:32:14

64. Calendars for the New Year News!

Are you looking for a calendar for the new year for yourself or perhaps for a gift. Calendars are a great way to add to your home decor. You can add a calendar with beautiful photographs. Choose from many different subjects. In this lens, I feature calendars with my photography. My favorite subj...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:53:22

65. Poole's Mill Covered Bridge

Poole's Mill covered bridge is located in Poole's Mill park near Cummings, Georgia. It originally provided access across the creek to a grist mill. The mill has since burned down and the bridge is now a part of the 10 acre park in Forsyth county. While visiting our daughter and her family in Atl...
Travel & Places - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:14:37

66. Easy Summer Salads News!

We had company over for the 4th of July and everyone was raving about my salads. They were all very simple to make and yet delicious! In the summer time I like to serve a meal that is made up of a grilled meat and cold salads. There are so many to choose from, but in this lens I will share the o...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:59:54

67. My Favorite Cruise Vacation

In 1999 my husband and I took the cruise of a lifetime when we cruised the Mediterranean from Barcelona Spain around the boot of Italy and back for 12 days. Our stops included Marseille and Villefranche in France, Messina, Sicily and Livonrno, Naples, Venice, and Civitavecchia in Itally. At each ...
Travel & Places - Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:37:09

68. Lighthouse Christmas Decorations News!

Lighthouses make great Christmas decorations. I think it is wonderful when Christmas decorations reflect a persons personality. If you enjoy lighthouses, adding them to your Christmas decor will give your home that personalized look. In looking for lighthouse Christmas decorations, I have found ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:34:06

69. Cookie Balls

I love these easy to make and delicious cookie balls. I will be making several different varieties for my Christmas cookies this year. They only require three main ingredients and do not need to be baked. You can decorate them with an assortment of different toppings or use the white chocolate co...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:25:49

70. Visit Kansas City

Kansas City is a wonderful place to visit and to live. I have lived there two different times, once in the early 90's and again in the late 90's until 2002. Today I visit there often since it is the home to my son and his family. During the years I have lived and visited in Kansas City there have...
Travel & Places - Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:24:18

71. Wine Country Gardens in Defiance MO News!

Wine Country Gardens is only 45 minutes from downtown St. Louis, but the country living atmosphere makes you feel as if you were a world away. Set on a hill in Missouri wine country, Wine Counry Gardens has a large nursery, a great wine tasting bar, and a wonderful patio cafe with both indoor an...
Travel & Places - Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:08:54

72. "Big Red" Holland Lighthouse News!

Big Red lighthouse is a very unique lighthouse. It is set apart from other lighthouses by it's bright "fire engine" red color and it's distinctive Dutch archictecture. I was delighted to see this unusual lighthouse on my visit to Holland, Michigan. In this lens I will showcase some of the photog...
Travel & Places - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:49:06

73. Hunting Island Lighthouse News!

On a visit to Beaufort, South Carolina with friends we decided to take a drive out to Hunting Island to visit the lighthouse. It is only about 15 miles out to the island and the drive is scenic and peaceful. When we arrived at Hunting Island state park we decided to climb to the top of the light...
Travel & Places - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:14:20

74. Peggys Cove News!

Peggy's Cove is a popular tourist attraction just 35 miles from Halifax in Nova Scotia. The lighthouse there is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in Canada. In October of 2010 we took a cruise to the eastern coast of Canada with stops in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec Cit...
Travel & Places - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:03:25

75. Visit Currituck Lighthouse News!

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is home to five wonderful lighthouses. The northernmost light is found in Corolla and is called the Currituck Beach Light. This lighthouse was constructed in 1875, as the last in three lighthouses designed to keep ships safe along a dangerous stretch of coastlin...
Travel & Places - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:00:25

76. Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies News!

Chocolate Gooey Butter cookies are the perfect cookie for holiday desserts. �They are soft and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. �These cookies are derived from the St. Louis famous Gooey Butter cake and are a popular cookie around the holidays in our region. Every time I serve thes...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:32:50

77. Great River Road News!

A wonderful day trip from St. Louis is to follow the Great River Road from Alton, Illinois to Grafton, Illinois. The Great River road is a series of roads that follow the Mississippi river through 10 states cutting a path through the center of the United States. On a recent holiday weekend my hu...
Travel & Places - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:52:50

78. By the Light of the Silvery Moon News!

Are you fascinated by the moon? Do you love to catch a glimpse of the full moon or stay up late to catch a lunar eclipse? This lens will highlight my photos taken of the full moon on several different nights. It will also show some photos that I took of the total lunar eclipse in 2007. I have add...
Arts & Design - Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:12:02

79. Grafton, Illinois News!

Grafton is a wonderful small town along the Great River Road near the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. During the Great Flood of 1993 the town was nearly lost, but it has reinvented itself to become a thriving river town and a great place for a visit. On a recent holiday weeken...
Travel & Places - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:48:17

80. Lighthouse Lensography News!

I have always been fascinated by lighthouses. Whenever a trip took us to the coast I would want to see the nearest lighthouse. The photograph here is one I took many years ago when we were visiting Maine. I had seen lighthouses in ports around the world, but never really spent much time photogra...
Arts & Design - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:37:38

81. Quebec City News!

Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. The old city is surrounded by a wall that still stands today. The city was named for the location on the Saint Lawrence River where the river narrows. The name comes from Kbec, an Algonquin word meaning "where the river narrows". Quebec C...
Travel & Places - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:01:41

82. Lighthouse through the Palms News!

Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse is a great lighthouse to photograph. It is located in Pompano Beach, Florida just north of Fort Lauderdale. There is a small park across the waterway from the lighthouse that has beautiful palm trees. From this location, you can photograph the lighthouse framed in palms...
Travel & Places - Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:45:52

83. Visit Roanoke Island News!

Roanoke Island is a wonderful day trip from the Outer Banks. It is just minutes away from Nag Head and the beaches and yet it seems a world away. On Roanoke Island you find beautiful tree lined streets and a much slower pace of life. We also found lot to do on the Island. There is a wonderful w...
Travel & Places - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:02:54

84. Burt Reynolds News!

The Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum in Jupiter,Florida is a fun way to spend an afternoon. If you are looking for a walk down memory lane this museum will provide you with lots of memorabilia from the entertainment industry. Burt is said to be something of a "pack rat" and over the years he has ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:52:10

85. Mentoring Children through ePal Program News!

Are you looking for a volunteer program where you can make a difference in the life of a child? In2Books has a wonderful program that matches up an adult with a child to be reading pen pals. I became involved in this program last year when I was searching for a way that I could volunteer from my ...
Nonprofits - Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:38:03

86. Winter in Missouri News!

Winter can be a challenging time for a photographer, but with patience and the proper equipment there are many beautiful scenes to photograph. When the weather is icy and snowy, I don't wander far from my home area, so the winter photographs I am highlighting are all from Missouri area and all wi...
Travel & Places - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:04:19

87. Mugs Make a Great Collection News!

My husband has long been a collector of mugs. We have hundreds of mugs of all different types. As I was sorting out the mugs on the shelves, I began to think how much you can tell about a person from the mugs that they use. We have mugs from all of the various places we have traveled. A wonderfu...
Home & Garden - Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:37:37

88. Butterfly Lensography News!

When I first started Squidoo, my very first lens was about butterflies. They are beautiful creatures and I am fascinated watching them. Fortunately, I volunteer at The Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri, so I have easy access to photographing and learning about butterflies. Since my first...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:20:48

89. Cheeseburger Soup News!

I love a hot bowl of soup on a winters evening and this hearty cheeseburger soup is just the soup to fit the bill. The soup in this lens is a recipe that a friend gave me several years ago and I have altered it to fit my family's taste. I use ground turkey for the meat most of the time and I als...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:48:03

90. St. Louis Cardinal Gifts News!

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the St. Louis Cardinal fan on your gift list? I have searched through the hundreds of items available and have chosen a few unique items. Cardinal fans love to sport their team colors and logo. Be sure to remember each and every Cardinal fan on your gift ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:07:12

91. Spring at Missouri Botanical Garden News!

The flowers of spring add a special touch to Missouri Botanical Gardens. The flower beds are colored with the beautiful sights of Irises, Tulips and Azaleas. On a beautiful spring afternoon, my friend and I gathered our cameras and took a drive to south St. Louis to visit the botanical garden. I...
Travel & Places - Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:31:05

92. Music Boxes for Christmas News!

Christmas music boxes add to the festive Christmas decorations. I have several different music boxes that I have collected over the years. Each Christmas I put them out on the tables and shelves in our family room. When my young granddaughters come to visit they head right to the music boxes and ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:58:41

93. Muskegon Lighthouse News!

There is a narrow strip of water that connects Lake Muskegon to Lake Michigan. This area is protected by two concrete walls stretching into the water. In 1851 the first lighthouse was constructed to help guide ships through this narrow passageway. Two later lights were built in 1903 (South pier l...
Travel & Places - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:03:51

94. The Secret Life Of Cee Cee Wilkes News!

This book was a real page turner! It was one I just couldn't put down. In this book, I found myself caught up in the life of Cee Cee Wilkes and rooting for every thing to turn out right in her life. The book starts out when Cee Cee is a young impressionable girl of 16 who had lost her mother whe...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:12:08

95. Lighthouse Christmas Ornaments News!

Each year I look forward to putting up our Christmas Tree . I look forward to unpacking the ornaments and reliving the memories that each ornament brings. Some of our ornaments remind me of events in my life and the lives of my children and grandchildren. Other ornaments remind me of favorite pla...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:25:18

96. Rhine River Cruise News!

In May of 2004, my husband and I took a river cruise that went from Basel, Switzerland to Antwerp, Belgium. It was a great way to see that area of the world. We only had to unpack one time and we were able to tour cities in Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, and Belgium. Since many cities w...
Travel & Places - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:55:26

97. Beautiful Boxes for a Special Occasion News!

I love receiving a special gift in a special container. It is so much fun to open a package and find a beautiful box. The box is very special by itself, but then you open it up and it has another special surprise. This lens will feature a number of beautiful keepsake boxes that would make a great...
Home & Garden - Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:27:03

98. 9-11 Memorial

September 11, 2001 changed the lives of Americans forever. It is now ten years later and we remember that tragic day and those who lost their lives. This is a day of many tributes to those who died that fateful day. I know there will be tributes all across America to remember September 11th. The...
Culture & Society - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:09:33

99. Magnets From our Travels News!

I enjoy collecting magnets from the places that we visit. Magnets are great little reminders of our travels. They are fairly inexpensive and they are easy to pack in my purse or luggage. Over the years I have collected many magnets and when I look over them they tell a story of the places that w...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:03:57

100. South Carolina Lighthouses News!

Lighthouse Friends.com lists 10 lighthouses in South Carolina. On a recent visit I was able to photograph 4 of them. Each of the four was unique. There was the modern lighthouse in Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island, an unusual square shaped light on Sullivans Island, a wonderful historic lightho...
Travel & Places - Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:28:31

101. Nothing says Spring Like Tulips News!

There is nothing quite as lovely as a yellow tulip. It is still winter and snow is on the ground, but my heart is longing for the warm days of spring. As I was doing my weekly shopping, I spotted a bin full of tulips. Now to me, nothing says spring like a yellow tulip, so I bought myself a bunch ...
Home & Garden - Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:06:59

102. Lemon Cookie Recipe News!

Are you looking for a lemon cookie that is both easy to make and mouth watering delicious? If so, I have just the recipe for you. These cookies are so lemony they just melt in your mouth and they are very simple to make. I brought four batches of these to a tea we had for our womens guild at chu...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:45:09

103. Posters and Prints for Your Home News!

Prints and Posters featuring scenes from nature are great to decorate your home. If you choose the right prints or posters they can really compliment your decorating plan. I love to change out my decorating to fit the season. In the spring I will add prints of brightly colored flowers and in the...
Home & Garden - Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:20:19

104. Visit St. Louis News!

Visitors to St. Louis will find a wide array of activities and attractions! St. Louis has wonderful museums, parks, great restaurants and delightful neighborhoods. If you enjoy professional sports St. Louis has much to offer from the hockey Blues, to football Rams to the baseball Cardinals. St. ...
Travel & Places - Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:06:03

105. My Alaska Cruise Vacation News!

Our 2003 trip to Alaska is one I will always remember. Alaska is a beautiful state from it's majestic mountains to the amazing glaciers and the wonderful wildlife and delightful flowers that make their home there. This lens will give you the highlights of the trip and give you a pictorial view o...
Travel & Places - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:47:53

106. Jupiter Island News!

Jupiter Island is a barrier island located in Martin County, Florida. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, St. Lucie Inlet to the north, the Indian River to the west and Jupiter Inlet to the South. This small island is home to some of the wealthiest people in the US and is also a pla...
Travel & Places - Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:07:54

107. Unique Watercolor Greeting Cards

In this lens I will be introducing you to the beautiful watercolor paintings of my friend Karen. We recently visited Karen at her new home in Ohio and I was really impressed with the beautiful watercolor paintings Karen had in her home. She had moved to Ohio from Waco, Texas and it was in Texas t...
Arts & Design - Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:09:02

108. Host a Classic Movie Night News!

Do you think that the old movies are the best? Do you really enjoy watching people like Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, or Jack Lemmon? If so, a classic movie night may be just the type of party for you. We have a group of friends who really enjoy Classic Movies so we decided to have a classic ...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:53:16

109. Help Me-Im Captioned Challenged News!

I was really excited when I saw the new caption contest module. I am a photographer and love to take photos, but when it comes to finding a caption I always struggle. I spend much longer trying to figure out what to call the photo then I do taking the picture or editing it. Take the photo in th...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:11:16

110. Lighthouse Boxes

Lighthouse enthusiasts love to decorate their homes with lighthouses. I have been photographing lighthouses and offering them on a variety of gifts over the years. The newest offering is a series of lighthouses on boxes sold through Zazzle. These boxes are sold in several different sizes and are ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:40:29

111. Top Gifts for a 2 Year Old News!

Are you looking for a great gift for a 2 year old? This is such a wonderful age, the toddler is just starting to understand the concept of receiving gifts and the delight of a special toy can be seen on their face as they open the gift. There are so many great toys out there it is some time hard...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:32:14

112. Easy Apple Recipes News!

I love cooking with apples. There is nothing that makes the house smell better than the smell of cooking apples. Every year I look forward to Autumn. I love the cool days, the beautiful colors, and I especially love that it is apple season. There are so many wonderful things to make: apple butter...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:41:38

113. My Charm Bracelets News!

I have three charm bracelets that I have gotten at different points in my life. When the Giant Squid Challenge was to tell something about ourselves, I decided that you could really learn a lot about a person by looking at their charm bracelet. This lens will introduce you to Mary Beth aka mbgph...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:43:40

114. Christmas Holiday Mugs News!

I find that Christmas mugs fit many of your small gift needs for the holidays.� They can be filled with small gifts such as candy, small trinkets, or a special drink mix or they can be added to a basket of Christmas treats. I have used mugs to present gifts to the staff at my Mother's nursing...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:54:19

115. My Top Ten Books for 2011

2011 started out to be a great year for reading. I received a Kindle for Christmas and that opened a whole new realm of reading for me. I still read books in the paper format but having a Kindle makes it easy for me to always have a book available, and I find myself reading more then ever before....
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:33:06

116. Lighthouses of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island News!

I had heard about the interesting lighthouses in Nova Scotia and was anxious to photograph them. In the fall of 2010, a group of us went on a cruise that started in New York City and stopped at several ports in Nova Scotia as well as Prince Edward Island and Quebec City. I knew it would be diffi...
Travel & Places - Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:52:23

117. Christmas Ornaments for Children News!

A wonderful Christmas tradition in our family is for each child to get a special ornament each year. This ornament may be related to a child's favorite cartoon characters or perhaps a special time or event from the past year. I remember the year my son was enthralled with fire engines and I mad...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:34:21

118. Coasters Make Great Travel Souvenirs News!

Coasters are colorful little reminders of trips and favorite places. They also can remind you of a favorite sports team, a favorite hobby, or give you a message. You can find beverage coasters made of all types of materials. I enjoy the little tile coasters, but you may prefer ones made of cloth ...
Travel & Places - Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:24:06

119. Best Gifts for an 8 Year Old Girl

What are the best gifts to get for an 8 year old girl? If you are pondering this question, my granddaughter, Rachel has some recommendations for you. Rachel will turn 8 in about 3 months. She is staying with us for a week this summer and I asked her what ideas she thought would be good for an 8 y...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:51:51

120. Lighthouse Photography News!

I really enjoy photographing lighthouses. Lighthouses are wonderful structures that bring you a sense of history, romance and mystery. I have visited nearly 40 lighthouses in the last 4 years and each one is different. Photographing these lighthouses is fun but it also has it's own challenges. S...
Arts & Design - Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:59:59

121. The Christening Dress News!

In 1949 my Aunt Alice made a beautiful christening dress. This handmade dress has a long gown with lace inset in the front and a lace collar. There was also a full length slip to go under the dress. I was the first person to wear the dress when I was baptized in February of 1949. Since then the ...
Relationships & Family - Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:02:48

122. Healthy Holiday Eating

Healthy eating is important throughout the holiday season. We often think about the big holiday meals and the parties and forget about all of the extra eating we do during the holidays on an every day basis. My goal this year is to enjoy the holiday meals but in between get back on track with hea...
Healthy Living - Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:45:28

123. Bodie Island Lighthouse News!

In my quest to photograph lighthouses, my husband and I traveled to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. I had seen photos of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse but was unfamiliar with the other lights that guided mariners along the Outer Banks. The first lighthouse we visited was on Bodie Island at the...
Travel & Places - Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:56:59

124. Lighthouse Calendars News!

It seems that everyone enjoys a lighthouse! �There is something about that beacon shining out to sea that holds a fascination for many people. �There are wonderful stories of romance, shipwrecks, and history associated with lighthouse.� I have always been fascinated by these interesting structur...
Home & Garden - Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:15:31

125. Calorie Free Food

I am always struggling to loose weight, so the quest for low calorie foods that also taste good is an ongoing battle. My husband and I have just discovered the Walden Farms brand of condiments that are not only great tasting but are calorie free! Walden Farms has a line of products that includes...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:49:32

126. Lighthouse Enthusiastss Zazzle Gallery Showcase News!

Lighthouse photography is one of my passions. I love to travel and take photographs of lighthouses. Zazzle gives me a wonderful outlet for my photography. Lighthouse enthusiasts will love these unique bags, magnets, cards, posters and keychains with photographs of lighthouses. I really enjoy sha...
Arts & Design - Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:29:09

127. Cape Florida Lighthouse News!

The Cape Florida lighthouse is located on the southern tip of Key Biscayne in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. This lighthouse was built in 1825 and at that time was 65 feet tall. After a fire, it was rebuilt in 1847 and in 1855 it was elevated to 95 feet. It is a white conical structure that...
Travel & Places - Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:49:40

128. Lighthouses of Door County, Wisconsin News!

Door County is on a peninsula that juts out of the northeastern section of Wisconsin. One hot sticky August in St. Louis we decided to escape the heat and headed north. When we entered Door Country we were met with pleasant temperatures, some wonderful country scenes, and to my delight several li...
Travel & Places - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:01:14

129. Facts about Missouri

In this lens I will tell you some facts about Missouri and then challenge you to several quizzes. I have lived in several different towns during my life, and they have all been in the great state of Missouri. I feel Missouri has much to offer for everyone. It has changing seasons, yes we do have ...
Travel & Places - Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:00:22

130. Photo Frames for Christmas News!

Photo frames make great Christmas gifts. You can give them by themselves or with a special photo enclosed. I love all the cute frames they have available for Christmas. This lens will highlight some of my favorite frames.
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:33:40

131. Journals-a Great Gift for any Occasion News!

I love to write things down and reflect on them at a later date. I keep a journal for notes on photographs I want to take, one on the books I've read in the past and books on my future reads list, and one for gift ideas for friends and family. Think about all the people on your gift list and ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:58:14

132. Unique Watercolor Calendar and Posters

My friend Karen paints beautiful watercolors. In the first lens I did with Karen's works, I featured the greeting cards that she made from her paintings. You can see them at Unique Watercolor Greeting Cards. In this lens, you will find more of Karen's beautiful paintings. This time I am featuring...
Arts & Design - Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:16:21

133. Visit Illinois

Over the years I have enjoyed many of the places to visit that Illinois has to offer. I live just across the state line in Missouri so day trips to Illinois are a great option for us. We also often find ourselves traveling through Illinois on our travels to states east and south of us. When we ar...
Travel & Places - Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:51:29

134. Atlanta History Center News!

On a visit to Atlanta we spent a day at the history center and I was amazed at how much it has to offer. The Atlanta History Center is so much more then just a museum! It is located on 33 acres of land in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The history center features a museum with several exhibits, t...
Travel & Places - Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:06:56

135. Christmas 2010 Ornaments News!

Dated Christmas Ornaments are wonderful reminders from each Christmas. Each year as I unpack my Christmas ornaments and hang them on our tree I remember the years gone by and why each ornament was special that year. Some of the special dated ornaments I have include one from the first year we we...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:46:35

136. Autumn at Missouri Botanical Garden

The Rocket Moms challenge for week 6 in the fall of 2011 was to talk about a dream vacation or perhaps a staycation. I have traveled to many parts of North America to view the changing colors in fall, but this year as I've been looking around my hometown area I am finding some of the most beautif...
Travel & Places - Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:04:57

137. Elsah Illinois News!

Elsah is a delightful little town found just off the Great River Road and across from the Mississippi river. It is just a short distance from downtown St. Louis and a great place to take a day trip. photo is of the entrance to Elsah off of the Great River road.
Travel & Places - Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:09:34

138. Lighthouse Enthusiasts Headquarters News!

Lighthouse Enthusiasts Lighthouses seem to fascinate many people. They bring feelings of hope and wonder! Lighthouses are fun. There are many great stories about lighthouses of the past, stories of the lighthouse keepers and the danger of the seas. There are also stories of haunted lighthouses ...
Travel & Places - Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:55:57

139. Christmas Towels News!

Christmas towels are a great way to add a touch of holiday spirit to your kitchen and bath. They come in a variety of different styles and you are sure to find one to fit in with your decor. I love some of the cheerful reindeer towels and the classic Christmas trees. Perhaps you would prefer a b...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:35:10

140. Start a New Thanksgiving Tradition News!

Around the world Thanksgiving is celebrated with a wide variety of various traditions. Yes, it might not be called Thanksgiving in every country, but you will find Pongal in south India, the Moon Festival in the far east, Succoth in Israel and many other celebrations around the world. The common ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:40:06

141. Unique Hummingbird Feeders News!

Everyone loves to watch birds and hummingbirds are especially enthralling for many people. If you are looking for an unusual gift for one of these bird watchers, how about considering an unusual hummingbird feeder. The hummingbird is the smallest bird and because they can rotate their wings, the...
Pets & Animals - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:02:02

142. Albert Pujols News!

Albert Pujols exemplifies a true baseball hero both on and off the field. St. Louis is a town that loves baseball. From the beginning of spring training till the end of the season, the St. Louis fans love to talk baseball, and there is nothing more exciting than watching Albert hit a home run! ...
Sports & Recreation - Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:09:11

143. Decorate your Christmas Tree with Angels News!

Angels have long been a favorite ornament for Christmas trees. They are very special reminders of the true meaning of Christmas. �Remember it was an angel who first told Mary that she would have a child and then angels announced the birth of Christ to shepherds in a field. " Don't be afraid,...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:42:34

144. Christmas Holiday Bells News!

Bells are often used to announce an important occasion. You will hear bells ring at funerals and at weddings and to announce the start of a church service. At Christmas, bells ring out to announce the joyous birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The symbol of the bell has long been one of the deligh...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:16:11

145. Coasters Make Great Gifts News!

Coasters are wonderful small gifts for the holidays. There are so many coasters available that it would be easy to find just the right design to fit you gift giving needs. Pick a floral design for the gardener, a sports team coaster for the sports fan or perhaps a lighthouse for the lighthouse en...
Home & Garden - Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:07:45

146. Orchids at The Butterfly House News!

I love to see the brightly colored orchids at The Butterfly House. It seems like everywhere you turn there is a variety of orchids. The hot, humid temperatures in the conservatory work well for the orchids. Because of this, I was under the mistaken notion that orchids were just tropical plants. ...
Travel & Places - Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:49:53

147. Gifts for Creative Kids

My granddaughters recently received a Creativity for Kids project and I was able to share it with them. This company makes a wide selection of great craft kits that encourage children to use their imagination while having fun making an interesting project. Whenever I visit my granddaughters we l...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:39:32

148. mbgphotos lensography News!

Welcome to my lensography. I am Mary Beth Granger, aka mbgphoto or Grandma MaryBeth to four special little girls. I have been married to my best friend, Ray, for 43 years and we have two wonderful children, Linda and John. I retired five years ago to start the next phase of my life and Squidoo h...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:00:27

149. Top your Christmas Tree with a Star News!

Both Angels and Stars are popular tree toppers. �We have had both over the years, but putting together this lens reminded me of a story from when my children were very small. One year I was putting an angel on the top of our tree and our son who was about 3, became very upset and told me we neede...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:37:22

150. 2011 Christmas Ornaments

Are you looking for a special ornament to give for 2011? A gift of an ornament is a very thoughtful gesture, especially when you pick out one that is just right for the recipient. You can choose an ornament to remember a special occasion or perhaps a favorite hobby or milestone. This page will s...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:37:43

151. Missouri Wine Country News!

2009 is a beautiful year for fall colors in Missouri. � I have spent many years traveling to various parts of the country to enjoy their fall foliage, but I will have to tell you that this year I have seen some of the most beautiful colors right in my home state. We live about ten miles from th...
Travel & Places - Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:32:24

152. Gifts for St. Louis Sports Fans News!

Do you have a St. Louis sports fan on your gift list? Whether they are a fan of the Rams, the Cardinals, or the Blues there is a gift just for them. Choose a great gift shirt, a cozy blanket or perhaps an interesting stocking stuffer. St. Louis fans, stop here for your gift giving needs.
Sports & Recreation - Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:44:10

153. Beaufort, South Carolina News!

On a recent trip south we took a side trip to the beautiful town of Beaufort, South Carolina to meet up with some friends. We stayed at the cottage of the Rhett House Inn, a delightful Bed&Breakfast just a couple of blocks from the historic downtown area. We found the town of Beaufort to be a ch...
Travel & Places - Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:25:02

154. Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse News!

In my quest to photograph more lighthouses, we got off the Florida tollway and headed north on Hwy 95. I was told there were two lighthouses I needed to see on my way north, one at Ponce de Leon Inlet and the second at St. Augustine. Ponce de Leon Inlet is a bit out of the way, but well worth th...
Travel & Places - Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:52:57

155. Missouri Tigers Gifts News!

If you have a Missouri Tigers fan at your house or on your gift list you can choose from a wide variety of gift ideas. My husband and son are both big Mizzou fans and a gift of tiger apparel is always welcome. As I was searching for gifts I found a wide variety of different types of sports gifts...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:35:30

156. Fall Photography Ideas

One of my favorite times to take photographs is in the fall when photography ideas abound. I love to photograph the beautiful autumn and the beauty of the changing colors. Everything looks brighter and more cheerful with the beauty that nature brings in the autumn. The next reason I love fall ph...
Arts & Design - Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:19:48

157. Relaxing in Mid-Missouri Country News!

There is something quite relaxing about spending a day in the country. It is great to get away from the hustle and bustle of life in the suburbs or city and spend a quiet day enjoying the sights and sounds of the country. On Sunday, my husband and I took a road trip to some friends house in mid-...
Travel & Places - Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:07:32

158. Piney Point Lighthouse

On the shores of the Potomac river sits this beautiful little white brick lighthouse. It has been called the "Lighthouse of Presidents" since it was used as a presidential summer retreat during the 19th century. On a visit to Maryland we stopped by this lighthouse so I could photograph the lighth...
Travel & Places - Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:13:19

159. Covered Bridge Puzzles

Do you know someone who loves jigsaw puzzles? Do they also like covered bridges? If you can answer yes to both of these questions than I have some great ideas for gifts for you. In the fall of 2011 Zazzle introduced two new jigsaw puzzles to their product lineup. These beautiful puzzles come in ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:05:32

160. A Season Of Angels News!

Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite authors to read around the holidays. Her books are sure to put me in a holiday spirit and A Season of Angels is one I thoroughly enjoyed! This delightful Christmas story brings to earth three angels, Shirley, Goodness and Mercy, to help answer some Christmas ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:36:33

161. 10 Best Hostess Gifts News!

Holiday parties are always fun and bringing a gift to your host or hostess is a great way to show your appreciation. Remember when picking out a gift, it need not be expensive, just a thoughtful gift to show your appreciation for a fun party. One hint I'd like to give is that you should always i...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:28:36

162. Autumn in Missouri

Autumn is my favorite season of the year, so when the Rocket Mom challenge in late October was to write a lens based on one photograph I knew my choice would be something on the season. I was busy taking photographs all week and then toward the end of the week I went through the photos to find on...
Travel & Places - Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:55:01

163. Eagle Bluff Lighthouse-Wisconsin News!

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse played an important part in the shipping history of the Great Lakes. Built in 1868, on the shore of Peninsula Park it was needed to guide ships through one of the major shipping canals between Green Bay and points north and east. Today it has been completely restored and i...
Travel & Places - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:07:13

164. Autumn Art

I love the Autumn. The air is crisp and cool and the colors on the leaves are beautiful. It is a season that is meant for photographers and on those first days of autumn I can't wait for the leaves to change and the colors to pop. In my home I also change my artwork and decorate my home for the ...
Arts & Design - Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:17:26

165. December Blessings News!

December is such a great month for blessings and I am honored to be a Squidoo Angel for the month. This is my third round as a Squidoo angel and I've never done a lens on blessings before, but decided this would be a good time to start. In this lens I will feature the lenses I have blessed for t...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:57:37

166. United States Travel Angel News!

I am delighted to be the new neighborhood angel for US travel lenses. Since this is a big category there will be two of us sharing this honor. I have always loved to travel and was fortunate that my family took a lot of vacations when I was a child. My parents would put their four children into ...
Squidoo Community - Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:27:30

167. Garden Photography News!

Garden photography can be a very rewarding hobby and one that can be practiced in your own backyard or in many public gardens. I decided that it was time for me hone my skills in photography so I signed up for a 5 week course in Garden Photography. This class is held at Missouri Botanical Garden ...
Arts & Design - Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:01:23

168. Halloween Costumes Superman News!

Superheroes are always big for Halloween and there are certainly many from which to choose. But somehow, the newer superheroes just don't stand up to the classic Superman of my youth! A few weeks ago we were traveling south from St.Louis to Atlanta and we stopped in the small Illinois town of Me...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:58:26

169. Third Degree News!

I enjoy reading a good thriller and this book fit the bill. In Third Degree an extramarital love affair results in dire consequences when a husband holds his wife and children hostage. The book was one of those I just couldn't put down. The characters were very likable and I found myself pulling...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:55:29

170. Read with the Senior Squid News!

Senior Squid read a wide variety of books. For many reading is a life long habit and for others it is a pleasure that is rediscovered when life slows down and time is available. The Senior Squid is a group of lensmasters who are over the age of 50 and have joined together to share common interes...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:54:22

171. Supplies for Grade School

Choosing new school supplies can help young students to get excited about the start of the new school year. There is a wide variety of products available for students and helping them to choose the right one for them can help make the start to the new year special. In this photo my granddaughter...
Education - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:59:41

172. Christmas Snowman News!

Snowmen make great decorations for Christmas and they can last all through the winter season. I have a friend who does all her Christmas decorating with snowmen. She has snowmen dishes, snowmen figurines and snowmen towels. She figures that with snowmen, when Christmas is over she can just leave ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:41:56

173. Best Gifts for a 6 Year Old

My granddaughter Ella is an active little girl. She loves soccer and has an orange belt in karate. Ella will turn six in November, 2011 and during her visit to my house this summer we created this lens on toys she likes to play with or would like to have for her upcoming birthday. Ella prefers t...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:41:09

174. New at Zazzle

In November of 2011 Zazzle released 9 new customizable products. I am really excited about the new releases and feel they will make great additions to my Zazzle shops just in time for holiday shopping. In this lens I will feature each of the new products customized with one of my recent fall pho...
Internet - Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:42:52

175. Our Cruise to the Mexican Riviera News!

If you enjoy beautiful beaches, great night life, historic cities, or fun water sports the Mexican Riviera has something to offer to you. Located on the western coast of Mexico this area is a group of cities and resorts that have become popular holiday destinations. When I retired at the end of ...
Travel & Places - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:04:24

176. A Tour of Outdoor Halloween Decorations News!

I remember when Halloween decorations consisted of a pumpkin that we carved into a Jack-O-Lantern and sat on our front porch. �In our neighborhood Halloween outdoor decorations have become as elaborate as Christmas decorating. I'm not sure when this tradition started, but it seems to get more...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:27:18

177. Cana Island Lighthouse News!

On our visit to Door County, Wisconsin we stayed at a lodge in Bailey's Harbor. I had seen information that there were several lighthouses in the area and I was hoping to get to see them or at least photograph them from a distance. I wasn't sure how I would get to the lighthouse at Cana Island, a...
Travel & Places - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:09:22

178. Tips in Photography

A good photographer is always looking for new tips and ways to improve their photography. One of the best ways to learn tips to improve your own photography is to study the works of others. In this lens I will bring you lenses from five lensmasters, including myself, who share their photos and ph...
Arts & Design - Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:15:00

179. Tips for Zazzle Sales

Zazzle is a Print on Demand site where you can design your own products or choose designs that others have made and customize them to suit your needs. I have been using Zazzle for a little over two years and find it to be a wonderful way to showcase my photographs and to sell them on various prod...
Business & Work - Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:46:35

180. Zac Brown Band News!

I'd like to introduce you to the Zac Brown Band! They are a group that I really enjoy! Their music is a wonderful mix of country rock and folk music. Perhaps you've heard one of their top hits Chicken Fried! It is a wonderful song that speaks of life in the south where you enjoy your "chicken fri...
Music - Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:51:40

181. Christmas Party Invitations News!

Christmas is my favorite time of the year and I love to host Christmas parties. I enjoy all the planning stages of the party. My goal is to have everything possible done ahead of time so I can relax and enjoy the party with friends and family. The start to every party is the invitation. A good i...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:10:50

182. Hot Holiday Punch News!

I love to entertain during the winter months. I have several parties in the month of December and then we usually have a Super Bowl party in January. These cold winter night parties call for some hot drinks and I have experimented with several different ones over the years. The "Hot Holiday Punc...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:43:57

183. Christmas Novel News!

A good, lighthearted book can really put you in the holiday spirit. Each year I try to read one or two new Christmas novels. Most of the time the books I pick are what I call the "feel good" easy reading type books.The book club I belong to also picks a Christmas type book for our December meetin...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:51:54

184. A Tour of Outdoor Christmas Decorations News!

Outdoor Christmas decorations are popular in my neighborhood so on a beautiful December 1st evening with a full moon and a clear crisp sky, �I decided it would be a good time to tour my neighborhood, camera in hand, and view the neighborhood Christmas decorations. Everybody seemed to enjoy my tou...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:50:04

185. The Christmas Thief News!

In this wonderful Christmas tale mystery writer, Mary Higgins Clark and her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, join forces to bring us a story involving the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center. I always love a good mystery and Mary Higgins Clark is one of my favorite authors. I have read her daughte...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:52:44

186. 5 Star Wars Gifts for The Holidays News!

Star Wars has long been popular with young boys. Ever since the first movie came out in the 1970's there has been a fascination with everything about Star Wars. I remember bringing my son to the first Star Wars Movies back in the 1970's. He was thrilled watching the movie and we went together to...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:48:45

187. Santa Christmas Ornament

The story of Santa Claus is always a fun part of Christmas traditions. Both young and old alike can't help put enjoy this jolly character. Santa ornaments and decorations are found in many homes during the holiday season. In this lens I will bring you a selection of Santa ornaments that would be ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:08:19

188. Cranberry Applesauce

Cranberry Applesauce is a delicious side dish that is perfect for the holidays. The red color adds to the holiday table and it is a great accompaniment for the holiday turkey or ham. I was in the mood to experiment in my kitchen and I had some apples that needed to be cooked up. I love cranberri...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:30:05

189. Favorite Recipe Collection News!

This lens contains a collection of the lens that I have written on cooking and menu planning. I enjoy having company over and look forward to planning my next meal or party. Many of the recipes that I have listed were given to me by friends or relatives. Some I found online when searching for a ...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:58:21

190. 2011 Goals for Mbgphoto News!

As a Giant Squid Quest, I have been challenged to write a lens about five goals for 2011. This is a great idea because I have always found that when I put my goals into writing I stick to them and have a much better chance of accomplishing them. I struggled with what goals I wanted to list here....
Squidoo Community - Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:12:24

191. Real Christmas Tree vs Artificial Tree

Real Christmas Tree vs Artificial Tree There is something quite magical about taking your family to a Christmas tree farm and choosing a live tree for your Christmas celebration. For many people this tradition of choosing just the right tree is the perfect beginning for the Christmas season. Othe...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:17:53

192. Planning for Christmas

With the Christmas holiday season comes a host of extra chores to get ready for the holidays. There is decorating of the house (both inside and out), decorating the tree, planning menus, sending out cards and invitations and of course lots of shopping. To really enjoy the holidays, I think it is ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:52:25

193. RocketMoms Fall 2011 Lensography

This page is a lensography of the lenses created for Rocket Moms Fall 2011 challenge. I have also included some of my favorite fall photographs from my collection. This time I tweaked the saturation level to really bring out the fall colors. Enjoy!
Squidoo Community - Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:48:33

194. Holiday Candy Dishes News!

Candy dishes are a great way to add to the Christmas decorations around the holidays. They can be used to sit around during the holidays to serve nuts and candy. These come in a wide range of designs and price ranges. I am sure you will find one just right for yourself or for a gift.
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:47:57

195. Cool Stocking Stuffers For Adults News!

Stocking stuffers are a fun part of our Christmas celebration. Each year we fill our stockings with a variety of small gifts. Some are fun, some are silly and some are very practical. Even though our children are grown and married we keep up the stocking tradition. Now they bring gifts to fill t...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:12:22

196. Photographing Wildflowers

During October I took a workshop in Prairie Photography at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri. This was my second class with photographer, Scott Avetta. During each day of the two day workshop we started our day photographing out in the prairie area. This area is a flat open area and th...
Arts & Design - Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:22:42

197. Top Halloween Pages

Halloween is such a fun time of the year and Squidoo lensmasters are up to the task of creating 100's of exciting Halloween lenses. I was searching for a Halloween topic to make a lens and finding it hard to find a new angle, so I decided to spend my time highlighting the lenses that I feel are t...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:31:23

198. Fun Halloween Trivia

Halloween is a time of parties and fun both for children and adults. Over the years games have always been a part of Halloween parties, with some of the more traditional activities being dunking for apples and carving pumpkins. Games with trivia have become increasingly popular in recent years. ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:29:57

199. Halloween Napkins

Spooky Halloween napkins can help to set the tone for your party. If you are looking for a Halloween theme for your party there are plenty of cool napkin choices out there. In looking for a Halloween theme, I have chosen some napkins that I really liked and then found other decorations and items...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:28:57

200. Religious Christmas Cards News!

Christmas is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, sometimes we forget to stop and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. In sending religious Christmas cards, Christians tell all who receive them that Jesus is the reason that we celebrate...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:12:44

201. Shaw Nature Reserve

The Shaw Nature Reserve is a wonderful area to visit and enjoy the great outdoors. It has restored prairies, wetland, glades and woodlands, along with a beautiful wildflower garden. There are many trails for hiking and enjoying the native plants and it is a fantastic place to photograph nature. ...
Travel & Places - Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:22:23

202. Quiz: Do you know Mary Beth-mbgphoto? News!

I joined Squidoo justthree short years ago. �It has been so great getting to know the Squidoo community these past three years. � This quiz will give you a little insight into Mary Beth aka mbgphoto. �If you didn't know me well, I hope you will visit some of my lenses to get to know me and le...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:53:21

203. Mbgphoto-RocketMoms-Summer 2011

RocketMoms is a wonderful way to challenge yourself and to increase your knowledge of Squidoo. I started RocketMoms during their second session and during that session I really grew in my knowledge of Squidoo. A great side benefit was that I made some wonderful online friends along the way. I pa...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:39:33

204. Festive Serving Dishes for the Holidays News!

I really enjoy entertaining and the holiday season is always my favorite time of the year to entertain. �I start decorating the day after Thanksgiving and always look forward to getting out my Christmas dishes and serving pieces. We usually have a big Christmas party at our house each year for al...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:26:42

205. Cape Seduction News!

Cape Seduction has all the elements that I love in a good book. It is a thrilling mystery, has a bit of romance and takes place in a lighthouse. For a lighthouse photographer and mystery lover what could be better? Oh and the main character is a photographer too. Cape Seduction also is set partl...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:51:20

206. Company Christmas Cards News!

The Christmas holidays are a great time to remember business associates and clients with greeting cards. There are many beautiful cards on the market for Christmas and it is important to think about the people who receive the cards when you choose your design. Business greeting cards have severa...
Business & Work - Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:45:06

207. Senior Squids views on Labor and Labor Day News!

In honor of Labor Day, the Senior Squid challenge for the week of September 6 through September 12 was to write something about labor. The topic is a broad one and the challenge was to pick any segment on the topic of labor that they chose. It could be a lighthearted topic or one on the more seri...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:53:50

208. Cruise the World News!

Cruising is a great way to see the world. I love being able to unpack one time and see something new in every port. My husband and I have taken several cruises over the years and have never been disappointed. I always said when I retired we would take a cruise around the world. Well I retired a ...
Travel & Places - Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:10:47

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