Christina VanGinkel
Christina VanGinkel is a freelance writer and designer. Photography and scrapbook template designs can be purchased at designsbychristina.blogspot.com She has recently taken up painting and her work can be viewed at www.NorthwoodSliceOfLife.com
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How to Save Money on Prom Expenses: From Your Prom Dress to the LimoFrom group discounts to unique venues for apparel shopping and more, this is a must read for anyone soon to fund their teenager's prom experience!
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LucisArt: Make Your Scrapbook Photos Pop like Never Before!A demo is available to download from the LucisArt website, and if you find you love it as much as I do, a discount coupon code is included here for savings off the listed price. -
How To Revive Seemingly Dead Electronic GadgetsMake sure that dead gadget really has died before adding to the landfill
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Inspiration for Your Creativity: Using Sketches when ScrapbookingSketches are blueprints that can be followed or altered to fit our own unique styles.
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Free Summer Activities in a City Near You: Find Free Entertainment in Your TownFrom car shows to author visits, free activities to do this summer are out there, you just have to get out there and do them.
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Digital Camera Tutorial: Your Digital Camera is More Capable Than You ThinkWithout getting too technical you can learn how to take a portrait photo with your digital point and shoot camera that will be worthy of showing off!
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Summer Jobs for Teens in Rural AreasFinding a job often takes ingenuity and forthrightness
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Petmate Fresh Flow WatererProvides fresh water for your cat or dog all day long!
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Fiskars Texture Plates: Scrapbooker's DelightHelping You Create Unique Embellishments for Many of your Crafting Needs
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Fits Elegant to Eclectic Style: The Polaroid FLM3234B 32" HD LCD TVWidescreen LCD television with HD capability.
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Bind-It-All by Zutter for ScrapbookersSturdy enough for home, classroom, or group use!
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Dirt Devil 12 Amp Swivel Glide with BagThe first vacuum I have owned that has survived longer than I wished it had!
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Real Estate: Selling Property Yourself Without the Aid of a RealtorKeep your profits in your pockets and not that of a realtor
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Real Estate: Shopping for Property on the InternetThe Internet can be an invaluable tool when shopping for property.
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Real Estate: Is it Ok for a Seller to Ask Their Realtor to Lower Their Commission?If a seller can negotiate a lower commission for the agent, it will mean more money in the seller's pocket!
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The Lowdown on Digital (GSD) Craft Cutter FilesNot all GSD designs created for the various digital craft cutters are all equal. Quality designs mean easier cutting and better output. -
Mouse Versus Pen: Which is the Best Choice for Your Desktop?A graphics tablet with pen has many advantages when it comes to control in certain programs, but so does the traditional mouse.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements Can Run ActionsIf you thought that you would never be able to use all those cool Actions you have seen applied to photos because you did not own a costly, cutting edge photography program such as Adobe Photoshop, check out Adobe Photoshop Elements. -
How to Change Your Computer's Wallpaper, and Other Simple Computer TasksThink of your computer as a book, with your mouse as your hand flipping the pages, and you will find yourself much more comfortable as you maneuver about.
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How to Declutter and Organize Even the Biggest MessThis decluttering and cleaning can be done in blocks of time if the mess is seemingly insurmountable, in part because of the sorting system used.
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How to Shop for a Vehicle with Help from the InternetSave money when shopping for a new vehicle by first shopping online.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements: How to Create a Black & White Photograph with Color AccentsCreating a black & white photograph with color accents in Adobe Photoshop Elements is simple with just a few easy to follow steps. -
How Crafting Changed My LifeWhen I was in need of making a few extra dollars to supplement my family's income some two decades ago, I never dreamed that my love of crochet and crafting in general would lead to a career as a freelance writer.
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Helping Seniors Stay on Top of Their FinancesTaking a realistic look at a senior's incoming and outgoing expenses is the number one way to help them stay on top of their finances.
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Valentine's Day Craft: Candle CenterpieceA perfect craft to give as a gift this Valentine's Day or to use as a centerpeice in your own home!
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Valentine's Day Craft: Personalized CandleGive a gift that says what you want it to!
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Valentine's Day Craft: Bubbles of Love Gift BasketSomething you make plus something purchased come together for the perfect Valentine's Day gift!
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Best Spots to Propose in Iron Mountain, MichiganFrom the top of Pine Mountain to the shores of Cowboy Lake, your proposal will be remembered for eternity.
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Snowboard Terrain Park FunLearning to traverse a rainbow rail on a snowboard is not always as easy as it looks! -
The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Your Scrapbook LayoutsAll the answers to these questions might not end up directly in each layout, but they might!
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DIY Tearing Out Old CarpetingRemoving your old carpeting before the installers arrive with your new flooring is a great way to save money
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Winter Activities in Iron Mountain MichiganFor snow filled winter activities, including skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and ice fishing, head to Iron Mountain Michigan.
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Top Ten Things to Do with AC Content of 2006New memebrs and old might be surprised at all they and others can do with the AC content that was published in 2006
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The Top Ten Most Useless Video AC Content of 2006A look at what one contributor feels to be the top ten most useless videos published by AC during 2006
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Top Ten Scrapbook AC Content of 2006A list of the Top Ten articles on AC that are all about Scrapbooking!
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DIY: Refinish Your Kitchen CabinetsMost kitchen cabinets can be refinished for much less than what you would need to spend for new.
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Home Maintenance: How to Trim a Low Hanging Tree BranchLow hanging branches can easily be trimmed by any able bodied adult with a few basic tools and precautions.
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Ringing in the New Year Amid Laughter and GamesA couple of games to get this year's celebration rolling no matter the ages of your guests!
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My Weight Loss Plan - Don't Diet: It's Working for Me, Maybe It Will Work for You, Too!Consider the diet plans you have tried, and ask yourself why you think they did not work.
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Iron Mountain, Michigan Area Has Need for Both Volunteers and DonationsNorthwoods AirLifeline is an all-volunteer program that helps those in the area who need transportation to outside of the area medical help.
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AOL Radio Featuring XM Radio is FREE!While there is a paid version of XM online, this version is FREE!
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Replacing a Rusted or Damaged Shower RodA rusty shower rod can damage your bath towels
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Is Sirius Satellite Radio Online for You?Sirius Satellite Radio Online is free if you are already a subscriber to their service, otherwise the cost can be a bit pricey!
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Replacing a Worn or Damaged Seal in a FaucetA leaky faucet is often an easy and inexpensive repair that you can do yourself.
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Top 10 Books of 2006From fictional, to coffee table historical editions, to children's books, this list represents my eclectic style of reading.
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Top 10 Best Electronic Buys of 2006Electronics that not long into the past would have been unheard of, are not only becoming more commonplace, but many of them actually do what they are advertised to do.
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Top 10 Scrapbook Tools of 2006While all that is required to scrapbook are a few basics, the extras, including tools that make tasks easy and fun, draw in many a newbie to the craft, and keeps just as many of the old timers happily scrapping.
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Why Paul David Hewson, a.k.a. Bono, Should be Deemed the Most Influential Person of 2006AIDS and poverty have no place in this world we live in, and only by banding together as a global community can we begin to lay them to rest.
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Free Online Action GamesYou can find free online action games worth your time to play
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Free Online Pocket PC GamesYour Pocket PC is for more than keeping track of appointments. It is for playing games too!
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Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx ReviewThe perfect GPS unit for those people who travel off the beaten track
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Free Musical Holiday E-CardsAn extensive list of free musical e-cards and greeting to share with family and friends.
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Christmas CollectiblesThere are so many variations when it comes to Christmas collectibles that you could collect just one thing that appeals to you throughout the years, or build a collection of assorted Christmas collectibles year round, or any combination in between.
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Risk-free White Elephant Gift IdeasComing up with the perfect White Elephant gift can be difficult There are risk-free choices though if you are willing to take the time to find them.
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Outrageous Holiday E-CardsWhen nothing but the most outrageous will do!
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Holiday E-Cards, Fun to Send and ReceiveE-cards are fun to send and are a great way to let family and friends know that you are thinking of them.
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Tea Collectibles: Decorative and UsefulTea collectibles can be both decorative and useful, making them a popular collectible for many.
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Creative Christmas Traditions for KidsComing up with new and creative traditions is a good way to keep the spirits bright and everyone in a festive mood.
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White Elephant Gift IdeasWhite Elephant Gifts can be a gift that that cost little or no money, or something so (in)appropriate that whetehr it is new or old will not matter.
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The Hull Company's Vintage Pottery CollectiblesThe Hull Company from Crooksville Ohio manufactured many different lines of pottery that went on to be collectible, including many art and utility lines sold through the years. Their Little Red Riding Hood line was by far one of their most popular.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Antique CollectorA list for when picking up something at the corner store will just not do!
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Top Ten Gifts Ideas for the Crocheter or KnitterMost people who crochet or knit enjoy these hobbies without ever giving much thought to them, but are always happy to come across products that can help make their hobby more enjoyable to participate in.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Houndsman Hunter in Your LifeA houndsman's most prized possessions are his hounds. With this in mind, choose gifts that will please both of them.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for a Couch PotatoTen gift ideas that are sure to please even the most discerning couch potato you know.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for a Scrapbook EnthusiastFrom a desktop cutter to a digital camera, and tons of embellishments. Any or all are sure to be big hits on your favorite scrapbooker's holiday list.
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Why You Should Visit Norway MichiganFrom outdoor festivals to this year's 15th annual Yooper Days hosted by Norway Mountain, Norway Michigan has a lot to offer all who visit this small town wonder!
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Taming the Scrapbook Monster - How To OrganizeTame the monster who feeds on piles and stacks of paper, embellishemnts, and tools. -
Guide to Annual Halloween Activities in Upper MichiganIron Mountain Michigan and its surrounding area in beautiful Upper Michigan,,offers up a wide variety of activities to get people on the go during this great time of the year.
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Top Ten Songs by KISSKISS has been helping people ROCK through life since the seventies.
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Ten Reasons Why You Should Not Buy a Xyron Wishblade Personal Media CutterSadly, for what could be such a fun machine, it has many faults.
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Top Value Desktop PCsKnow what you need, spend the money on important features, and skimp only on those add-ons that are not
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ATC, Artist Trading Cards for ScrapbookersATC's can be the perfect outlet to try new techniques, sample color combinations, and even make use of contact sheet prints.
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Climbing Out of a Scrapbook RutStart by thinking how you normally scrap, and then switch it up.
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Scrapbooking for Beginners: Where to StartIt is easy to become overwhelmed by all of the scrapbook supplies available, having too many photos, and not having any good ideas on how to begin. Read this article to get your scrapping off to a great start.
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Finding Phrases and Quotes to Use in Your ScrapbooksFind the perfect phrase, quote, or euphemism to use on your next scrapbook layout!
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Creating a Space to ScrapbookFrom taking inventory of your scrapbook supplies, to pulling it all together, you can have the scrapbook space you have always dreamed of, just follow these simple steps to success.
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Review of the Movie Silent HillThe disembodied nurses wielding scalpels looked more like something out of a bad Michael Jackson video than something that would make me want to buy the video when it were to be released.
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Digital Scrapbooking: What Exactly is It?Once you realize how easy it is to create exactly what you want, whenever you want it, you may never look at your computer, digital camera, and printers in the same way again! -
Creative Scrapbook TitlesA scrapbook layout's title and its impact will depend on the placement of the title on the page, its size, color, shape, how many times you use the title on the page, and how the title is worded. -
Perfect Scrapbook Layouts Thanks to Your Digital CameraKnow your camera's settings, avoid staging photos, learn about lighting, and alter that snapshot for the ultimate scrapbook layout.
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Beaded Wedding SandalsWhat you need is the perfect, one of a kind pair of sandals that will not only be comfortable on the sand, but also look stunning with your dress. The answer is actually quite simple. Make your own pair of beaded sandals!
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How to Repair and Replace a Screen in a DoorReplacing and repairing your own torn door screens can save you money on a repair bill.
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How to Journal Away Your StressI belong to one purpose in life, and that is to bring about purpose in my life and all the lives around me. Writing in a journal is a great way to take care of yourself and rid yourself of stress.
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Being Inked: What Age is Too Young for a TattooI am amazed at the young age many kids today receive their first tattoo. The parents never questioned why the child wanted one. They had no religious, ethical, or belief wanting representation.
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Visiting the Lambeau Field Atrium and Green Bay Packer StadiumIf you are looking for a way to spend a day in the Green Bay Wisconsin area, head to the The Lambeau Field Atrium and the recently renovated Green Bay Packer stadium.
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Playstation 2 Game Cheats and WalkthroughsIf you must depend on the Internet for cheats and walkthroughs, knowing how to search correctly, can go a long way towards getting the links to pages you want
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Marinette County: Waterfall Capital of WisconsinMarinette County, Wisconsin has several hidden gems waiting for travelers to notice in the form of thirteen waterfalls, thus giving the moniker of Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin to the area.
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Unique Cleaning TipsAnyone who has tried to clean a stain from a well-loved article of clothing, new carpeting, or freshly painted walls knows the agony of defeat as well as any athlete running last in a marathon they trained for years for.
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Creating Garden WalkwaysConstructed of natural or manufactured materials, a walkway can blend in; becoming a complement to the garden, or created in a manner that it in turn becomes the focal point of the whole setting.
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Junkers Discover Treasures that Others MissWhile you may be familiar with auctions, estate sales, yard sales, and rummage sales, many people are unaware of the term junking, and what it is in reference too. Junkers find many treasures that others miss out on.
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How to Make Jewelry With Porcupine QuillsPorcupine quills have been used in the creation of jewelry for centuries. Once harvested, they need to be cleaned, de-barbed, and if desired, dyed.
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How to Create a BudgetBy constructing your budget in detail, you will be able to see what your money is accomplishing. Learn how to track your expenses and income and watch your savings grow!