Kimberly Schimmel

Kimberly Schimmel

Kimberly Schimmel recently completed her Master of Library Science and is seeking employment in an academic library. She is a mother of six, a skilled dressmaker and knitter, and wife of a college professor. Kimberly enjoys writing and reading, managing her church's library,learning new craft techniques, and making things for family and friends. A native of Indiana, Kimberly also enjoys corn, auto racing, and basketball.
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  • St. Patrick's Day Surprise
    3/9/2012
    A limerick poem celebrating the Chicago tradition of dyeing the river green for St. Patrick's Day.
  • Spring 2012 Fashion for the Professional Woman
    12/19/2011
    Spring 2012 fashion collections include fresh suit, dress and business casual options for the professional woman. Learn the latest trends and how to wear them to the office.
  • Haiku Lament for Winter Dreariness
    12/1/2011
    A haiku poem expressing dislike for winter and appreciation for summer, despite the heat.
  • Free Patterns for Making Gloves
    11/3/2011
    Gloves can be cut and sewn from fabric. They may also be knit or crocheted from yarn or thread. From little fingerless mitts to long opera gloves, here are free patterns you can use today.
  • Use Technology to Buy More Technology
    11/2/2011
    Use survey websites and online writing income to save money for a new technology purchase. Then use that purchase to improve your productivity and earn money for yet another technology purchase.
  • Fall Inevitable
    10/13/2011
    An acrostic poem about fall
  • Help! I Don't Have Enough Fabric
    9/29/2011
    Sometimes you are just a few inches short of fabric for a pattern you want to use. Here are five ways to fix the problem and find the fabric you need.
  • DIY Pink Shoes
    9/25/2011
    Here are pictures of the step-by-step process I used to turn tan character shoes into pastel pink shoes for a wedding. All it takes is acrylic craft paint, a sponge, and Modge Podge.
  • Knitted Scarf Gallery
    9/25/2011
    Photographs of various scarf patterns in a variety of yarns are provided.
  • Sundress from Vintage Pattern
    9/25/2011
    This easy sundress is made from an Edith Head design published by Vogue Patterns around 1980.
  • My Home-Based Sewing Business
    9/14/2011
    A home-based sewing business can start small and still be profitable. Learn as you go and grow the business as your time, profits, and sewing skills permit.
  • A Guide to Lingerie Fabrics
    7/8/2011
    Fabric is key in selecting lingerie. Cotton, silk, and synthetic fibers all have special properties. Learn these fabric characteristics and build a lingerie wardrobe that is ready for any activity or occasion.
  • Ideas for Preserving and Displaying Children's Artwork
    7/8/2011
    Children can be prolific artists. Learn how to display and preserve children's artwork. Get those drawings and paintings out of the drawer and out in the public eye!
  • Five Essential Qualities of Effective Managers
    4/3/2011
    Workers in any setting will usually rise to the standard set by their leader. An effective manager models excellence of character and expects excellence from all team members.
  • Five Signs it May Be Time to Quit Your Job
    4/3/2011
    Don't be caught off guard in a changing workplace. Learn to recognize the signs of career trouble. These five signs can help you anticipate a layoff or recognize when it is time to move on.
  • Buying a Sewing Machine
    4/1/2011
    The best sewing machine for your needs depends upon the type of sewing you will do. Learn which features you need and which are merely bells and whistles.
  • Recommended Reading About Gifted Children
    4/1/2011
    This short bibliography guides parents and teachers of gifted children to some of the best resources for gaining understanding about giftedness and its implications for both children and adults.
  • Save Money on a Wedding Gown
    3/21/2011
    Wedding gowns do not need to be expensive. Consider white non-bridal dresses, family heirlooms, or do-it-yourself options instead of an expensive trip to the bridal salon.
  • Basketball in March
    3/19/2011
    Enjoy this haiku about March Madness.
  • Three Movies for Science Class
    3/15/2011
    Movies based on historical events can add perspective to your lessons in math, science, or psychology. These three are good movies with some solid educational content.
  • A Fashion Designer's Scrapbook
    3/14/2011
    A simple scrapbook can be used to save swatches, sketches, and clippings for a designer's reference. Start a fashion design scrapbook today.
  • New Colors at David's Bridal
    3/7/2011
    For 2011 David's Bridal is offering new colors: two bright citrus hues, a gorgeous ocean blue, and a delicate floral. See if one of these new colors is just what you've always wanted.
  • Ten Free Knitting Patterns for Textured Scarves
    3/1/2011
    The simple knitted scarf need not be boring. Add surface interest with textured stitch patterns, cables, bobbles, or even ruffles. Here are ten free patterns to consider.
  • Ten Free Patterns for Hand Knitting Socks
    3/1/2011
    Tube socks, toe socks, and conventional knitted socks are included in this pattern link collection. Both traditional and innovative sock knitting techniques are represented, including spiral ribbing and toe-up methods.
  • Laura Ingalls' Trousseau
    3/1/2011
    While preparing a modern bridal trousseau, it is both fun and instructive to look at a description of this trousseau from the past.
  • Life Lessons from Movie Weddings
    3/1/2011
    Wedding scenes from Steel Magnolias, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and 27 Dresses offer some important lessons for the engaged couple. Enjoy a movie night and discuss what you learn!
  • Adults Returning to College
    3/1/2011
    Being the oldest student in a college class may be uncomfortable, but consider it an opportunity to meet interesting people. Age is not a barrier when adults share common interests and respect their differences.
  • A Bride's Guide to the Trousseau
    2/23/2011
    The trousseau traditionally includes the wedding gown and all the clothing a woman needs for the first year of marriage. Learn to collect the right attire: going away outfit, lingerie, and clothes for the honeymoon trip and beyond.
  • Unit Study on Instruments of the Orchestra
    2/22/2011
    Many students are interested in music, so use the instruments of the orchestra to inspire a variety of music, science, reading, writing and history activities.
  • Banish Busy Work for Gifted Students
    2/14/2011
    Gifted students do not need busy work; rather, they need different, more advanced work. Much could be accomplished by granting gifted students more freedom.
  • Linda Hall Library
    2/12/2011
    Linda Hall Library is a special library. It is private, yet open to the public. Learn about this valuable science and technology resource.
  • Knit Faster with Continental Knitting
    2/10/2011
    While most Americans have traditionally learned to knit English style, many modern knitters are discovering continental knitting. The continental method forms the same stitches, but most knitters achieve greater speed than they can with English knitting.
  • Sketchbook Ideas for Art Teachers and Students
    2/1/2011
    The sketchbook assignment is loved by art teachers and feared by some art students. Use these sketchbook ideas to get students drawing when they think they have no inspiration.
  • Spool Knitting is Easy and Fun
    2/1/2011
    Spool knitting is easy to learn and requires only inexpensive supplies. Knit a simple I-cord for a belt or knit yards of cord for a rug.
  • Purple Bridesmaid's Dresses for 2011
    2/1/2011
    Purple is a popular choice for bridesmaid's dresses because there are so many choices. Whether your favorite purple is deep, bright, or almost white, bridal shops have the color for you.
  • Tips for Practicing a Foreign Language
    1/31/2011
    Foreign language practice outside the classroom is an important part of improving your vocabulary and confidence in a second language. Try these simple tips to accelerate your language learning.
  • Green Simplifies Wedding Color Planning
    1/25/2011
    Here is a guide to selecting green bridesmaid dresses and coordinating accent colors for men's formal wear and wedding flowers. Green goes with almost everything, making color planning a breeze!
  • Make a Circle Skirt Without a Pattern
    1/24/2011
    Circle skirts are flattering to most figures when made in lightweight fabrics. They are also easy to make. Just take some measurements, draw some circles, and your skirt is almost done!
  • Pick the Perfect Blue for Your Wedding
    1/21/2011
    Blue is a popular choice for wedding color schemes, so wedding retailers offer a wide variety of true blues, green-blues, and violet-blues in their collections. Here is a guide to blues for bridesmaids and menswear.
  • Accent Colors for a Pink Wedding
    1/20/2011
    Accent colors for a pink wedding depend upon the pink: warm or cool, bold or muted, light or dark. Possible color combinations are suggested, along with hints for coordinating menswear using pink.
  • Sewing Patterns for Girls' Easter Dresses
    1/18/2011
    Suggested patterns for spring, 2011 Easter dresses are presented for home sewing. Most of the dresses include smocking or embroidery patterns.
  • Make Groovy Wide-Leg Jeans
    1/11/2011
    Recycle a pair of old jeans with new, groovy, wide legs. Make these seventies-style jeans for a "decade day" at school or a costume party. This project is earth-friendly, frugal, and fun.
  • Choose German as Your Foreign Language Class
    1/10/2011
    Students who speak English as their first language should consider German when selecting a foreign language. German is an important language in Europe and has historical importance in science, philosophy, music, and business.
  • Why Learn American Sign Language?
    1/6/2011
    ASL is often overlooked as a foreign language choice for students. American Sign Language can enable you to converse with the Deaf, meet college graduation requirements, or even become an interpreter.
  • Wedding Planning Tips for Less Stress
    1/5/2011
    Reducing the stress of wedding planning is a simple matter of doing things you learned in kindergarten: be polite and don't be selfish. Tips are provided for handling problems and dealing with time pressure.
  • Choosing Wedding Color Combinations
    12/31/2010
    Using the color wheel is helpful in creating color combinations for a wedding. Complementary, analogous, and monochromatic color schemes can all be used effectively. Examples of harmonious color combinations are provided.
  • A Critique of Scientific Management
    12/30/2010
    Scientific management has often been misused. When workers are treated like machines, productivity gains are offset by losses in trust and respect. Managers must be aware of the limitations of scientific management.
  • Teaching Children to Knit
    12/24/2010
    Children can learn to knit with the help of a patient teacher and some tips to make knitting lessons as easy as possible. Teach a child to knit with a few simple supplies and techniques.
  • Five Management Books Worth Reading
    12/21/2010
    These five management books are for those who are weary of the endless parade of management fads and theories. The authors have studied success and drawn some conclusions that may surprise the "experts."
  • Choosing Patterns for Afghans - Knitting or Crocheting
    12/21/2010
    Anyone can enjoy knitting or crocheting an afghan. Simply choose an afghan pattern that suits your purpose and fits the amount of time you have for crafting. Several links for blanket patterns are included.
  • Lessons from Japanese Math Teachers
    12/20/2010
    Japanese math teachers allow students to struggle with problems before sharing procedures and solutions with the class. American children are often given procedures right away and practice using those procedures on problem sets.
  • Best Apron Patterns
    12/16/2010
    Aprons are practical ways to protect clothing from damage. Aprons also make the perfect canvas for a variety of creative needlework. Use these sewing patterns to make aprons for home and for gifts.
  • Flower Girl Dress Patterns
    12/15/2010
    Publishers of sewing patterns offer many options for flower girl dresses. Select a simple or elaborate style to be custom sewn in the exact size and fabric desired.
  • Dresses for Grandmothers and Other Special Wedding Guests
    12/15/2010
    Grandmothers' dresses for the wedding are available at many retailers. A variety of fabrics and lengths are presented for grandma's consideration.
  • Guidance Resources for Geology Careers
    12/13/2010
    Guidance counselors and science teachers will find these websites and other resources helpful for students who express an interest in geology as a career. Geoscience career resources are presented in an annotated bibliography.
  • Avoid Student Loan Debt with CLEP Tests
    12/13/2010
    Student loan debt is crippling many young adults. CLEP tests are one strategy for reducing the cost of a college education and graduating with less debt.
  • Sewing Acrostic
    12/10/2010
    A poem about sewing and the fabric store, done in the acrostic style
  • Cotton Skirt Without a Pattern
    12/9/2010
    Make a basic cotton skirt with basic sewing skills and no pattern. Sew several cotton skirts and create new wardrobe possibilities.
  • Quick Projects Using Basic Sewing Skills
    12/6/2010
    The best motivation for practicing basic sewing skills is a project that is quick and useful. Make a placemat, burp cloth, or blanket using only basic sewing skills.
  • Unconventional Wedding Dresses
    12/1/2010
    Whether she is planning a medieval theme wedding or wanting to copy the dress worn by her great grandmother, here are some sewing pattern suggestions for timeless gowns from the past.
  • Mothers' Dresses for an Elegant Wedding
    12/1/2010
    Mothers in the bridal party should look elegant, not dowdy. Matronly mothers' dresses are out, as retailers offer sophisticated options both long and short.
  • Five Quick DIY Gift Ideas for Any Occasion
    12/1/2010
    Enjoy these gift ideas all year long. With advance planning, you can buy supplies on sale. Using small bits of time, you can always have a shelf full of gifts ready for any occasion.
  • Recycling a Wedding Gown
    11/30/2010
    A wedding gown can be used after the wedding rather than preserved in a box. Here are several ideas for recycling a wedding dress.
  • Winter Knitting
    11/26/2010
    Make winter warmer and brighter by knitting through the long, cold evenings. Knitting adds warmth, color and life to winter while providing useful items for the household: sweaters, lap robes, mittens and more.
  • Education for Jobs of the Future
    11/23/2010
    How do we educate students for the future when we do not know what the job market will look like? We can give them skills that are always in demand.
  • Writing Assignments Based on the Twilight Saga
    11/23/2010
    Students often need a push start before they can write an essay. Since many young adults have read the best-selling Twilight novels, consider using them in writing class.
  • Tips to Reduce the Cost of Serving as a Bridesmaid
    11/19/2010
    Advance planning for bridesmaids can avoid unnecessary expenses and make the most of everyone's limited budgets.
  • Wetlands Educational Resources
    11/15/2010
    The following is an annotated bibliography, in APA format, of suggested resources for teachers and students studying wetlands, particularly North American wetlands.
  • Transferring Children's Artwork to Fabric
    11/15/2010
    Children have a special way of seeing the world. Use a child's drawing as the pattern for a project by transferring the design from paper to fabric.
  • Reasons to Use a Reference Librarian's Services
    11/14/2010
    Many people hesitate to use the reference desk at their library. Here are reasons to ask the reference librarian for help.
  • Autumn Acrostic
    11/7/2010
    A poem about autumn in the acrostic style.
  • Thanksgiving Acrostic
    11/6/2010
    Acrostic Poetry for Thanksgiving
  • Sewing Supplies from Your Kitchen or Workshop
    11/2/2010
    Many items sold as sewing supplies in fabric and craft stores are similar to items you already have in your kitchen or workshop. Save money on sewing notions by using supplies you already have.
  • Simple Ways to Help Gifted Children in the Regular Classroom
    11/1/2010
    Teachers can nurture the gifted even without special programs or resources. Here are some simple gifts my teachers gave their gifted students.
  • Blocking Knitted Items
    10/28/2010
    Blocking is a process which sets the correct size and shape of knitted pieces. Just as pressing is important to the tailor, blocking is important to the knitter.
  • Acid Rain Study Guide
    10/27/2010
    This annotated bibliography covers selected resources related to acid rain. Suggested resources are included for children as well as for older students and teachers. Use for science class or for a unit study on acid rain.
  • Five Top Sewing Magazines
    10/25/2010
    These five sewing magazines deliver consistently great articles and patterns for dressmaking or quilting. Most include complete project patterns in every issue. The clothing or quilt designer will find inspiration and instruction in these magazines.
  • Gifted Students Left Behind
    10/22/2010
    While working to make sure disadvantaged students achieve, we must not forget to nurture exceptionally gifted children, too. It is easy to be complacent about high achievers, especially given the heavy demands of No Child Left Behind.
  • How to Make a Custom Pinafore for a Girl's Dress
    10/21/2010
    Make a pinafore that coordinates perfectly with a special dress. Just use the dress pattern with some simple modifications to create a pinafore pattern.
  • Make Gifts from Pillowcases
    10/15/2010
    Pillowcases make gifts that are personal and unique. Use embroidery, candlewicking, tie dyeing, or lace and ribbon to decorate a pair of plain pillowcases.
  • Great Children's Books About Animals
    10/15/2010
    Here are some quality children's books about animals, along with suggestions for using the books in unit studies. Use these books with units on mammals, birds, the environment, or pets.
  • Ironing Shirts
    10/12/2010
    An Acrostic Tribute to Ironing Shirts
  • How to Hem a Wedding Gown
    10/8/2010
    Hemming a wedding gown requires special techniques for the special bridal fabrics. Learn to hem netting, pick-up skirts, and skirts with lace edging.
  • Altering a Strapless Dress at the Waist
    10/5/2010
    A strapless dress must fit perfectly at the waist. Here are step-by-step directions for altering a strapless dress that is too big in the waist.
  • Color Combinations for Multicolor Knitting
    10/4/2010
    With so many colors available to knitters today, seasonal color theory can help the knitter select yarn colors that will blend in a pleasant combination for color knitting patterns.
  • Making an Apron in the 1950's Style
    10/4/2010
    Making an apron with a vintage 1950's look is easy. This patternless apron can be sewn and embellished in the 1950's fashion.
  • Deciding Between Private School and Home School
    10/4/2010
    Once a family rules out public school, there is another decision to make: is private school or home school the better choice? Each family must consider time, cost, and quality in order to make an informed choice.
  • Knit Easy Baby Hats for a Winter Craft Project
    9/29/2010
    Knitting a baby hat--or many baby hats--is a rewarding winter craft project. Knit this easy baby hat with variations for a friend, relative, or charity.
  • Family Size and Academic Achievement
    9/29/2010
    For decades many believed that large families put children at an academic disadvantage. Newer research finds some flaws, suggesting that factors other than family size are more important to academic achievement.
  • Ideas for Wings or Wingless Angel Costumes
    9/17/2010
    Angelic effects can be achieved through simple costumes, with or without wings. Here are several ideas for creating angel costumes which are not uncomfortable, expensive, or awkward.
  • The Broomstick Lace Technique
    9/17/2010
    Broomstick lace, also called jiffy lace, is made with a crochet hook and an extra-large knitting needle. This simple technique produces a lacy fabric using worsted or sport yarn.
  • Ban the Graded Group Project
    9/16/2010
    Graded group projects force some students to work for others' benefit without just compensation. Group projects assign responsibility for outcomes without corresponding authority to enforce the discipline neccessary for success.
  • Bloom Loom Photos
    9/13/2010
    Flowers are easy to make with yarn and a simple loom. Here are photographs of a loom flower as it is made on a Bloom Loom.
  • Scrappy Scarf Knitting Pattern
    9/8/2010
    Use small remnants of yarn in this scrappy boutique scarf pattern. Inexpensive and easy, this scarf can be made by anyone who can cast on, knit, and cast off; no purling required. Knit a skinny scarf in an hour or two.
  • Tips for Selecting and Dressing a Flower Girl
    9/7/2010
    A flower girl will remember her special experience and her parents will cherish the pictures and memories as well. Selecting a dress that will fit properly, look lovely, and be affordable will contribute to a happy wedding experience for everyone.
  • Ten Lace Scarf Patterns for Knitting
    9/7/2010
    Lace scarves are versatile to wear, fun to knit, and special to give to friends. Enjoy these free lace scarf patterns for knitters.
  • Make Easy Historical Costumes for Children
    9/7/2010
    Historical costumes are needed for school plays or history projects. They also work for imaginative play and for Halloween. Here are some shortcuts for those who need to make a quick costume.
  • A Defense of the Traditional Academic Library
    8/30/2010
    Scholars need a quiet place in which to concentrate on serious academic pursuits. Social libraries work against these scholars. Without the quiet, communal academic library, where could they go?
  • Classical Education from a Christian Perspective
    8/23/2010
    An annotated bibliography of websites and books on classical Christian education is provided for parents. Resources cover the foundational principles of classical education and the practice of classical education from a Christian perspective.
  • How to Graduate from College in Three Years
    8/23/2010
    Learn to concentrate your academic efforts and graduate with a bachelor's degree in just three years. Save money and time through accelerated education.
  • Flower Loom Crafts
    8/19/2010
    The flower loom, also called a daisy winder or bloom loom, enables a crafter to make yarn flowers quickly and easily. Get started today with free pattern links and project ideas.
  • How to Sew Lingerie
    8/16/2010
    A successful lingerie sewing project requires basic sewing skills plus a few special notions, patterns and fabrics. You can make your own panties, slips, and nightgowns on a home sewing machine.
  • Reference Books You Might Need
    8/14/2010
    Writers, teachers, and college students are all familiar with the basic reference books: dictionary, almanac, and encyclopedia. Now meet some lesser known reference books at your local library that may become your favorite research sources.
  • Steven Slater is Not the Only Person Ready to Make a Run for It
    8/11/2010
    While Steven Slater's reaction to workplace stress may have been a bit dramatic, I find it hard to judge him harshly. Can we be kinder and more forgiving to one another and to those who are trying to serve us?
  • Three Craft Ideas Using Old Sweatshirts
    8/9/2010
    Old sweatshirts contain too much fabric to waste. Learn to turn something unwearable into a blanket, rug, or baby bibs.
  • 3 Versatile Dress Patterns for the Home Designer
    7/28/2010
    Home dressmakers need not draft their own patterns to be a designer. These three patterns allow any seamstress to create a one-of-a kind dress from a choice of pattern units.
  • Save Money on Back to School Clothes
    7/27/2010
    Back-to-school shopping season comes every August. In a tight economy, families need a budget and a strategy for buying school clothes.
  • Sewing Tips for Back to School Sewing Season
    7/27/2010
    Back to school time is a busy sewing season. Sew faster and better by learning to simplify patterns, use pattern weights, and bundle projects.
  • Recreational Reading Among Students
    7/25/2010
    Recreational reading of great literature still has a role even in a technologically advanced society. Students need to access great minds from other times and cultures. They also need models of excellent writing so they can learn to write themselves.
  • Good Dog!
    7/14/2010
    An acrostic poem about Ginger, a good dog.
  • Formal Dresses in Pink and Brown
    7/8/2010
    Pink and brown is a stylish combination for bridesmaid dresses. Gowns from five different sources are reviewed.
  • Auto Racing Theme for a Black and White Wedding Reception
    7/8/2010
    Black and white wedding receptions need not be stuffy and formal. Consider a checkered flag theme for race fans.
  • Reclaimed Yarn
    7/8/2010
    You can "unknit" an old sweater in order to repurpose the yarn. Learn to convert old knits into balls of yarn, ready for a new life as a new project.
  • Gothic White Skin
    7/5/2010
    A poem dedicated to fair-skinned folk everywhere...
  • Historical Museums in Greensboro, North Carolina
    7/1/2010
    Greensboro, North Carolina, home to the new International Civil Rights Center and Museum, has many historical museums for your information and enjoyment.
  • Glorious Purple
    6/26/2010
    Haiku about the color purple
  • Distance Learning Benefits for Nontraditional Students
    6/21/2010
    Distance learning students know what they want and are no longer bound by geography to whatever is available in their community; they can attend any institution that offers the best program for their unique educational goals.
  • Five Tips for Saving Money on Sewing Supplies
    6/21/2010
    Sewing your own clothing and home decorating items can be frugal if done wisely. Done without planning, however, sewing becomes just another expensive hobby. Follow these five tips for saving money on sewing supplies.
  • Sewing with Bridal Fabrics
    6/18/2010
    Lace, satin, taffeta, and sheer fabrics require special sewing techniques. Learn the properties of bridal fabrics and sew them with confidence.
  • Teaching Students to Write Research Papers
    6/18/2010
    Research papers require students to read and think critically, communicate in standard written English, and ethically credit other scholars. Librarians, with their advanced training in reference and research, can be tremendously helpful to students.
  • "Football" Haiku
    6/7/2010
    Soccer is a strange way to play football. An American mom tries to make sense of a game that most Americans over forty never played.
  • Make a Free Jumper Pattern
    5/25/2010
    Sewing patterns have become expensive. Make a jumper pattern from a dress pattern you already have instead of purchasing a new pattern.
  • The Bride
    5/11/2010
    The Bride! The Bride! Let's run and hide, before she sees us here.
  • Sewing a Dress like a Professional
    4/30/2010
    The marks of a professionally sewn dress are in the details. Attention to dressmaker details such as the perfect hemline and accurately sewn buttonholes can give a dress the expensive look of a custom dress shop.
  • Ninja Kitten
    4/26/2010
    Haiku about a kitten
  • Color Knitting Techniques
    4/26/2010
    Color blocking, stripes, duplicate stitch, fair isle, and intarsia are color knitting techniques every knitter should learn. Try each method on a swatch, then use it for a sweater or other large project.
  • Knit by Loving Hands
    4/13/2010
    Poetry about knitting: hats, mittens, and scarves
  • Music Education at Home
    4/8/2010
    Even a parent with no musical training can create a musical environment in the home. Children exposed to music at an early age will be more likely to continue their music education and to appreciate a variety of musical styles.
  • Good Laundry Habits Reap Savings
    4/6/2010
    Clothes last longer with good laundry habits that minimize wear and tear as well as chemical exposure and energy use.
  • Spring Wardrobe Makeover - Small Budget, Big Style
    4/1/2010
    You can give your wardrobe a spring makeover without spending much money. Creativity and organization are the keys.
  • Ten Tips for an Interesting High School Graduation Speech
    3/31/2010
    A high school graduation speech should include specific accounts of memorable class moments, expressions of gratitude, and a look toward the future.
  • Affordable Caps and Gowns for Graduates
    3/31/2010
    Cheap graduation caps and gowns can be found with a little research. Find the correct academic attire for your diploma or degree at a price you can afford.
  • Practical SAT Preparation Tips
    3/3/2010
    SAT preparation should include extensive reading, regular writing practice, and college preparatory mathematics instruction.
  • Original Hair Accessories for Prom
    3/2/2010
    Prom hair accessories are easy to make using basic craft supplies. Transform ribbon, beads, faux jewels, and glue into hair accessories that look expensive and coordinate with your prom dress.
  • Knitting: a Lifetime Hobby
    1/10/2010
    You may enjoy knitting at any skill level, on any scale, and with any budget. Consider knitting something for National Hobby Month.
  • The Red-tailed Hawk
    1/5/2010
    The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in North America and ranges from sub-arctic Canada down through Mexico.
  • Easy Pig Finger Puppets - Kids Craft Idea for Home or Classroom
    1/4/2010
    Pig finger puppets can be used as a craft activity for art class or as part of a story time with a pig theme.
  • Kitten Finger Puppets - Easy Kids Craft for Home or Classroom
    1/4/2010
    Kitten finger puppets use simple materials and basic skills. Make them as part of a story time or just for fun.
  • Safely Stuffing Your Thanksgiving Turkey
    12/31/2009
    Be sure your Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing are safely cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, as recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  • Laundry Tips
    12/29/2009
    Laundry need not cause stress if you have an efficient laundry system in place. Here is one mother's step by step laundry plan.
  • Socializing Your Guinea Pig
    12/29/2009
    Socializing your guinea pig requires patience, a gentle hand, and a supply of tasty raw vegetables.
  • Slow Cooker Safety
    12/29/2009
    Slow cooker safety tips make meal preparation safe and convenient. Enjoy easy meal preparation without burns, breaks, or electrical fires.
  • Tips for Freezing Foods Successfully
    12/28/2009
    Freezing preserves the color, flavor, and nutritional value of foods. Here are tips for successful packaging and preparation for freezing.
  • Dealing with Rude Customers
    12/24/2009
    The rude customer can be bad for employees, for polite customers, and for the bottom line. Consider politely steering problems out the door before they sabotage your good customers and demoralize your employees.
  • Selecting Wedding Hair Accessories
    12/23/2009
    Wedding hair accessories come in many varieties: veils, hairpins, tiaras, hats, and flowers. Choice of wedding hair accessories depends upon the formality of the wedding and the style of dress.
  • What is Classical Christian Education?
    12/22/2009
    Classical Christian Education focuses on the "tools of learning" as described by Dorothy Sayers. Sayers outlined the medieval Trivium as a model for all learning, stating that children naturally go through three stages of learning.
  • Bridal Undergarments
    12/22/2009
    Bridal undergarments are essential for every wedding gown. The proper bra, slip, and panties enhance the bride and the gown. Bridal undergarments must be worn with the gown for alterations to be pinned correctly.
  • Gift Ideas for Knitters
    12/15/2009
    Knitters appreciate gifts that help them knit better, faster, or more creatively. Knitting tools and magazines are good gifts for knitters.
  • Christmas Haiku
    12/14/2009
    Haiku about Christmas and the Savior
  • Evaluating New Technology
    12/14/2009
    New technology can present a business with both gains and losses. We must consider human factors as well as cost factors and time factors in technology decisions.
  • Modest Swimwear Patterns
    12/13/2009
    There are modest swimsuit patterns available online. The home sewer can make a modest swimsuit easily by following these patterns.
  • Appropriate Behavior in the Library
    12/13/2009
    Many people seem to have no idea how to behave while in a library. Here are suggestions for appropriate library behavior.
  • Fair Isle Sweaters Are Back
    12/12/2009
    Fair Isle sweaters are colorful and practical for any winter wardrobe.
  • How to Sew a Slip
    11/24/2009
    Slips are easy to sew with basic patterns and your choice of materials. Sew your own slip for a special dress or use a slip pattern to make a special nightgown or slip dress.
  • Turkey Haiku
    11/22/2009
    turkey haiku for Thanksgiving
  • How to Save Money on College Expenses
    11/18/2009
    Testing, online classes, community colleges, and smart textbook use can save money on college expenses.
  • Heroes and Villains in "Atlas Shrugged"
    11/12/2009
    The heroes and villains created by Ayn Rand illustrate the different attitudes found in modern America.
  • Best Christmas Gifts for College Professors
    11/11/2009
    Choosing a gift to show appreciation to a professor need not be difficult.
  • Make a Christmas Tree Skirt
    10/26/2009
    Make a Christmas tree skirt without sewing. Use felt, tacky glue and your choice of decorations.
  • Process Knitter or Product Knitter?
    10/26/2009
    Some knit to make finished products, while others knit because they enjoy the process. Some of us do both.
  • How to Make Ambidextrous Mittens for Women
    10/19/2009
    Easy mitten pattern for woman's mittens with no right or left.
  • Stocking Stuffers for a Seamstress
    10/15/2009
    Stocking stuffers are suggested for the woman who sews. A seamstress will appreciate any of these gifts for Christmas.
  • West Lafayette, Indiana: Best College Town in the U.S.
    10/14/2009
    West Lafayette is home to Purdue University. The community is rich with history, great food and entertainment options for college students.
  • Pattern for Basic Men's Knit Hat with Rolled Edge
    10/12/2009
    A man's winter hat is an easy project to knit. Knit hats for men in your family and for friends, and make a few extra to give to a shelter or other relief organization--such ministries need knit hats for men all winter.
  • How to Make Leather Shoes Last Longer
    10/10/2009
    Proper shoe care is the way to make leather shoes last longer
  • Free Patterns for Thanksgiving Projects
    10/7/2009
    Use these links to free patterns for Thanksgiving projects: sewing, quilting, felt and paper crafting, knitting and crocheting. Included are pins, table decorations, wearable art and quilted items.
  • How to Avoid Ironing
    9/29/2009
    Ironing is a task most people would like to avoid. With a little thought, most ironing can be prevented. It all comes down to careful clothing selection, proper care, and proper storage.
  • How to Safely Wash Delicate Items
    9/29/2009
    Many of your delicate clothing items can be safely washed at home so long as care is taken to avoid the enemies of delicate fibers: friction, temperature extremes, and harsh chemicals.
  • Top Books for Reading on the Plane
    9/23/2009
    The top five books I recommend to travelers are long enough to keep you entertained through hours of layovers.
  • The Public Option--Not Dead Yet
    9/21/2009
    The public option is not dead, it has simply gone into stealth mode.
  • Freezing Fresh Tomatoes
    9/16/2009
    Preserve fresh tomato flavor by freezing whole or crushed tomatoes to use all winter.
  • Tailoring Tips for Women's Suits
    9/11/2009
    A women's suit is not a project for beginners; however, it is certainly a project within the reach of anyone with strong sewing and pressing skills.
  • Childbearing Past Menopause
    9/5/2009
    There is a time and season to everything, including childbearing.
  • Health Care Reform Simplified
    9/2/2009
    Any discussion about fixing health care should begin with a determination of what, exactly, is wrong.
  • Rogue Costume from X-Men Movies
    9/1/2009
    At any age, you can be as elegant as Rogue without spending much.
  • Easy Crochet Projects for Fall
    8/26/2009
    As fall brings cooler weather, crochet these easy, fingerless mitts to take off the chill.
  • School Mascots: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
    8/20/2009
    All sports teams have mascots, but some mascots are downright embarrassing.
  • Family-sized Spanish Rice Recipe
    8/15/2009
    Spanish rice recipe developed by a mom for her family of eight
  • Why Not Take Your Dog to Work?
    8/15/2009
    There are many reasons a dog might not belong at work with you.
  • How to Make Ruffles
    8/14/2009
    Making ruffles is a useful sewing technique, especially for those making curtains or girls' dresses.
  • The Last Free Man
    8/10/2009
    A story of one man who refused to be conquered
  • Sewing Faster and Better
    8/3/2009
    Professionals are more productive than the average home sewer because of their equipment, organization, and experience. What can the home sewer learn from the pros?
  • Best Cookbooks for Families: Healthy and Practical Recipes
    7/31/2009
    Find cookbooks that give you all the recipes you need for any meal or party.
  • Easy Ways to Remove Crayon Stains
    7/29/2009
    Crayon stains are not the easiest to remove, but it is often possible. You need WD-40, liquid dish soap, and a few other common household items.
  • Depression: A View from Inside
    7/28/2009
    Let me help the reader understand what depression looks like-from the inside.
  • Is There Any Truth to Old Wives Tales, Myths and Superstitons About Conceiving ?
    7/27/2009
    Can lifting heavy objects damage a woman's ability to have children? A fertility myth is put to the test.
  • Sunburn Prevention Tips for People with Fair Skin
    7/27/2009
    People with blue eyes and fair skin are the most vulnerable to sunburn and need to take seriously these tips for safe sun exposure.
  • How to Build Healthy Brown Bag Lunches for Your Kids
    7/27/2009
    Healthy brown bag lunches can be made with basic ingredients from your regular grocery store or warehouse club.
  • True Animal Stories: Four Generations of Women, Living Dangerously
    7/24/2009
    True account of a family of animal lovers having interesting adventures while helping animals both wild and domestic.
  • Free Things to Do in Greensboro, North Carolina
    7/22/2009
    From the American Revolution to the Sit-In Movement, Greensboro offers free history lessons to those who want to learn from the past.
  • Tips for Transitioning from a Summer to School Schedule at Home
    7/22/2009
    Long summer days can give way to panic unless you have planned for the transition back to school. Here are some tips.
  • Anna's Quilt: The Story Behind an Heirloom Quilt
    7/21/2009
    Read the life story of the woman behind an heirloom quilt. From Germany to Kansas to Wisconsin, a woman struggles to build a life and a family -- and manages to create beauty along the way.

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