D.K. Bernhard
D. is an English Graduate Student who loves crafts, beading, writing, and more. He is currently working on a novel, and you can visit energy-taxcredit.com for his latest web project. D. works at a major window and door manufacturer as a Senior Technical Adviser.
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Valentine's Mail Boxes: Use for Collecting Your Valentine's Day CardsPeople collect tons of Valentines on St. Valentine's Day, but never have anywhere to put their booty or the words of love that people send them. This article is devoted to several different boxes to use for collecting your Valentines. -
Cupid's Arrow ValentineThis Valentine is sweet enough to reach anyone's heart! A Valentine's Craft that is doable by most ages. -
A Hand Says More Than Words for Valentine's DayA great and simple Valentine to show that loved one of yours how much you love them... without speaking the words. -
A Journey to Romance - A Valentine's Gift Anyone Can MakeThe Valentine's Day gift anyone can make the one they love!
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Polymer Clay Advice for BeginnersI have always wanted to use polymer clay to enhance some of my other crafts: jewelry making, prop and costume making, scrap booking, and just general fun. Here is step three of my Polymer Clay adventure. -
Thinking Outside of the Box (Egg) for EasterWhen has an egg not been an egg? When it's a plastic, candy filled egg covered in egg shells for those adults and children out there who don't like eggs, but like coloring them and like celebrating Easter with them.
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Polymer Clay Christmas and Winter OrnamentsThis is a very simple technique for making Christmas ornaments out of polymer clay that will look great, are simple to make, and will last the test of time. -
Recycled Paper Christmas Tree OrnamentsShow your good will toward men this Christmas by making some recycled Winter stars to trim your tree. -
Make Your Own Felted Christmas Winter Ornaments and NecklacesNow is the time to purchase super cheap sweaters from thrift stores and consignments shops around the country to be repurposed, and recycled to make some great ornaments and necklaces for the Christmas and Winter season
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A Realistic Stuffed Santa Elmo for ChristmasHave you seen stuffed Elmo dolls go for almost $100 at Christmas? Now you can make your own, and avoid the holiday lines. -
Christmas and Winter Window ClingsA great, easy and inexpensive way to make your very own winter and Christmas cling decorations. -
Make Your Own Pom Pom Spiders for HalloweenNow you can make your own Halloween pom pom spider decorations for pennies on the dollar, and your little goblins can do most of it!
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Decorating Pumpkins Without CuttingDo you have a toddler or child who wants to decorate a pumpkin of their own? These ideas will keep them safe, and create pumpkins fit for a king. -
Christmas and Winter Cookies in a JarAn easy and inexpensive Christmas or winter craft that makes an excellent (and tasty) cookie.
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Dealing with Condensation on Your WindowsDo you have Interior Condensation in your home? Here are some great tips on getting rid of it, and things to look for more serious issues.
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Converting an Andersen Double Hung Window to a Tilt-wash Window..Converting a 200 series Andersen Perma-Shield Narroline windows to a more convenient, potentially more energy-efficient 400 series Tilt-Wash window is far easier than one would expect.
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How to Refinish Brass Door HardwareSolid brass hardware is expensive to replace. When it gets tarnished after years of use, you do not need to replace it, you can just refinish it!
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How to Make a Shield for HalloweenIf you want to be a Prince or a Knight in shining armor this Halloween, then you will need a shield to prevent those fire breathing dragons from raining (fire) on your parade.
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One Sheet, Several Costumes (For a No-Sew Halloween)Do you want to have a versatile costume without having to buy something expensive or without having to sew something? Well, now one of your flat sheets can do the trick! -
Elmo and Cookie Monster Baseball Caps and T-ShirtsWith a little help from Crafts by Amanda, I was able to creat my own version of Elmo and Cookie Monster caps and shirts.
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The Best of the Elmo Crafts on the InternetThere are a ton of Sesame Street and Elmo crafts available on the Internet, and these are the ideas that I have used for my son's birthday party.
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Crafting an Elmo and Cookie Monster Themed Birthday PartyMy two year old son is having his second birthday party, so he has not developed a lot of interests yet. One thing he does love, however, is Elmo and Cookie Monster. This is great because it gives us a theme for his birthday party.
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Creating Your Own Toddler's Drum SetMy son loves to drum. He picks up ANYTHING that will make a sound, and inevitably, it becomes a drum. Now you can save your pots and pans from awful damage by making your child's very own drum set. -
DIY Craft and Reading Lap Desk with StorageMy wife is subjecting me to a two day concert in September, and if I am going to be a captive audience, I may as well make my own lap desk with storage for my crafty stuff!
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DIY Scrapbook Paper - Kid Dyed Scrapbook PagesAre you an avid scrapbooker who wants to share your passion with your children? Well, now you can combine your child's love of blowing bubbles with your love of scrapbooking. -
Paper Mache for BeginnersMy wife has recently taken on a paper route for a little spending money monthly. This has caused a glut of excess newspapers going to the recycling bin, so we have decided to try our hands at paper mache. -
Summer Fun - Do it Yourself Sidewalk Paint and Sidewalk ChalkDo you want to know how to make sidewalk paint and sidewalk chalk with your children that really does wash off with water?
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A Craft Filled SummerYou can plan a summer based on making a great token of your favorite summer crafts ever, breaking each step of the process into a family activity.
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Ugly-Tie Cellphone Case for the Perfect Inexpensive Father's Day GiftThe Traditional Father's Day Gift, but in a far more useful form. This one will actually get used!
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Handmade / Homemade ClayMaking clay at home is an easy, quick process that can be done with most of what you have in your kitchen right now.
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How to Make Glycerine Soap - Soap Making for BeginnersHave you seen those fancy 'designer' soaps at department stores selling for up to ten dollars a bar? Now you can design your own soap to give as gifts or to use yourself for literal pennies on the dollar.
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Polymer Clay Day 2: The ExperimentationI have recently gained an interest in working with Polymer clay, and this is the journey along with some helpful tips on things to do (and mostly) what not to do...
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Polymer Clay for BeginnersPolymer clay is not just a craft for beaders to make impossible beads, it is its very own art form that requires just as much research as any other craft or artistic venture one can try.
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What Do You Do with a BA in English? How I Have Used My College DegreeAn English degree isn't just about reading books...
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3 Romantic Weekend GetawaysMy wife and I have been married for several years now, and we have finally decided to take a mini weekend vacation.
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Cinco De Mayo Pinata CraftWhat better way to celebrate the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo than with your own Cinco de Mayo Pinata!
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Diabetes, New Baby, Iowa Flooding Add up to Worries over Health CareHigh blood sugar, pre-existing conditions and a baby on the way meant rough times for my family.
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Easter Egg Coloring for a New GenerationColoring Easter eggs have developed from dying them in pots of boiling onions, to little water-coloring pellets, to new and exciting ways to personalize eggs for the future!
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St. Patrick's Day Bridget's Cross CraftMake this Bridget's cross to honor St. Bridget and her aid to Ireland's many plagues and famines on this St. Patrick's day.
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Rainbow Crayon Craft for St. Patrick's DayMaking your own crayons out of old, broken, or used crayon chunks can be easy and fun to do with a little help from an adult. -
A Saintly Shamrock StampYou can make a multi-purpose stamp for Valentine's Day or St. Patrick's Day with just a few simple tools. -
The Life of St. PatThis is a short limerick about the life of St. Patrick
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How to Be Eligible for the Energy Tax CreditHave you heard about the energy tax credit or stimulus package that gives people a tax rebate for making their homes more energy efficient, saving them tons of money on their energy bills AND taxes?
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Handmade Christmas Gifts for AdultsAdults are some of the most difficult people to shop for, but why shop if you do not have to?
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Handmade Christmas Gifts for a BabyHandmade gifts for a baby are just as often for the parents as they are for the child. Make them something both parents and children will appreciate for years to come.
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DIY Homemade Christmas Gifts for MomNeed a Christmas gift for a mom? Whether that is your mom or your children's mom, a handmade Christmas gift is a great way to go.
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Taking Away a Pacifier, 5 Weaning StrategiesA pacifier is your orthodontist's worst dream, and best money maker. Though they are said to ruin the teeth, as a father with a baby who had colic, I am a big fan... for a while. -
How to Make a RainstickRainsticks are originally from Chile and are used in ceremonial dances to call the rain down. Now you can make your own, but I doubt it will bring any rain.
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How to Make a Totem PoleTotems are historic protectors, and monoliths of remembrance and respect. Keep this in mind when you recreate this historic craft. -
Chicago Is ... My Kind of TownChicago, the best city in Illinois, in the Midwest, in the United States, in the World.
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Finding Cheap iPods for ChristmasIs an iPod touch on everyone's Christmas list this year? I know it is on mine! Now you don't need to break the bank, and find an iPod for a great price for that special someone.
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Inexpensive Gift Baskets for the Women in Your LifeThese are six tips to crafting or buying the perfect gift baskets for those important women in your life.
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How to Buy Cheap Electronics for the HolidaysWell, your son wants a PSP, a PS3, an iPhone, and an XBox 360. You don't know what half of those things are, but you want to make him happy without breaking the bank? This article is for you!
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5 Tips to Create a Comphrehensive Christmas ListDo you know not what to get the loved ones in your family? Well, your problems are over!
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Shipping and Delivery Tips for the HolidaysWas the gift you sent to aunt Martha late AGAIN this year? Well, try following some of these steps to get it packed safely and in time for the holidays.
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Planning a Wedding - Man StyleGender roles are changing. They are blending, and in some cases - reversing. No longer do boys play strictly with G.I. Joes, and girls play with Barbies. On the same token, woman are no longer the sole wedding planners, men have joined that role. -
A Diabetic's Thanksgiving: Diabetes and the HolidaysHow can a Diabetic handle the holidays? All the cookies, brownies, cake, stuffing, biscuits, buns, cranberry sauce and pie can make for a disastrous Thanksgiving for any Diabetic.
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How to Install an Andersen WindowInstalling an Andersen window is not an easy task, but it is a big money saver if you do it yourself. If you are not a contractor or experienced in construction, having a contractor oversee this project will be beneficial to you.
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Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers for the Woman in Your HomeDoes your family fill stockings for Christmas? Well, maybe now you should start, and here are some great ideas of gifts for the wife.
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Stocking Stuffers for Tweens this ChristmasMy aunt made my son a stocking for Christmas that is almost as big as him. Filling it isn't going to be such a pain with gifts like this!
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Dining in the Dominican RepublicWith such a cultural and historical melting pot that the Dominican Republic is comprised of, it's interesting that their food is such a point of strong nationalism with the country.
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Cheap Office Gifts for ChristmasSay you need to buy a gift for each member of your office staff, but have a very limited budget. Instead of giving them all a five dollar gift card to Starbucks, try one of these unique and quirky gifts!
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Thoughtful Gifts on a BudgetIf you want to get some truly thoughtful gifts this year, but just don't have the money, then here are some inexpensive gift ideas that are unique and thoughtful.
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Unique Gifts for the Boss Who Has Everything!Small, unique electronics are sure to amuse and entertain, and you can be sure your boss doesn't have one of these...
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Batman: Arkham Asylum for the PCIt was a dark and stormy night... Wait! He was a Dark and stormy Knight!
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Tru Blood Sunrise: The True Blood Halloween CocktailIf you want your vampires to stay out until right before dawn, this is the drink of choice. Have them drink this Tru Blood Sunrise so they don't snack on your guests.
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Three Days in ChicagoSo, you have three days to spend in Chicago and you want to know how to get the best uniquely Chicago experience? A day-by-day guide to three days in Chicago.
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Layovers at O'Hare AirportIf you have a few hours to overnight, Chicago is a great place to stop for an extended layover.
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Art in the American SouthwestArt in the American Southwest has a very unique flavor. Silver, turquoise, bone and amazing rugs. And though some will take you to a traditional gallery, much can be found around the corner.
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The Best Vintage Etsy ShopsEtsy, the online marketplace for the hand made and vintage. Etsy Alchemy allows customers to ask for (and receive) exactly what they want, and some of the best vintage clothing shops around. Here are the best of the best.
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The Top 10 DVD Releases for Kids This Year!What to Barbie, Alexandre Dumas, Neil Gaiman, The Rock, Queen Latifah, and Scooby Doo have in common? This year's top kid's DVD releases!
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Best of AC Content on Halloween Costumes for Big GuysNow you need to understand, you can't find more than a few costumes at a costume shop for a plus sized guy. You can be a ghost, a friar or a judge because they all wear moomoos. Here are some MUCH better ideas!
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Free Woodcrafting Patterns for KidsKids these days can develop a passion for woodworking, but often the difficulty is finding age-appropriate patterns for them to make.
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FarmVille Tips and TricksSo, you've switched from Farm Town to FarmVille like I have? Well now I will share my FarmVille tips with you like I've helped 4500+ people with Farm Town!
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Pet Society Tips and TricksHave you started to play Pet Society on Facebook and want to make more money, and earn more pet points? The answer is simple, do stuff!
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A Literary Tour of New York from Wall Street to HarlemFrom Wall Street to Harlem, Long Island to the Bronx, New York has a rich and colorful history of literature inspired by the streets of the Big Apple.
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The Top Ten Woodworking ToolsSo, you want to start woodworking but you don't know which tools to buy? Here is a list of some of the best woodworking tools in the industry.
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The Best Free Woodworking Patterns OnlineThis is a great directory for free woodworking patterns on the net - simple to extravagant, functional to fanciful!
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Why Should You Live in Texas?If you are considering moving and want to know where you should live in this hard economic time, ask yourself what are the reasons to live in Texas.
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Woodworking Projects for BeginnersIf you are interested in woodworking, have a few tools, then these online projects are definitely for you. These patterns require tools that younger children should not have access to.
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Woodworking for ChildrenDoes your kid want to begin a woodworking hobby for fun or for boy/girl scouts? Well, here are 10 patterns that are easy and safe to make. There will also be tips to keep woodworking safe(r).
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Paying for Study Abroad - Scholarships and GrantsSo, you want to go learn overseas? Would someone of your major benefit from learning overseas? It is very expensive, but there is help out there! Below are some of the most common of study abroad programs.
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Managing Finances for TeenagersThis guide to managing finances for teenagers is a helpful guide for parents and the youngest members of the workforce.
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Teach English in Europe - Getting Paid to TravelAre you a native speaker of English? Do you have a Bachelor's degree in pretty much any field? You too can teach English in Europe and get paid to travel!
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The Beer of Western Europe - A TravelogueInterested in Old Chicago's World Beer Tour? Are you looking to take a western European vacation and want to know what liquid refreshments you should be imbibing and where?
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Halloween Costume Makeup Tips - ZombieSo, you are going to the biggest costume party of the year, and you just remembered it was today! Well, here are some cheap and quick tips makeup tips on how to transform yourself into a Zombie, Ghoul, or Ghast in a hurry with limited supplies...
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Thanksgiving for Your Book ClubFind a new way to celebrate literature and Thanksgiving! Tired of Oprah's novel of the month, or the same type of book club books every time? Well, now you can celebrate Thanksgiving in style!
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Da Bears Ultimate Fan's Vacation!Da Bears! So, are you a Chicago Bears fan who lives outside of Chicago and wants the ultimate Chicago Bears vacation experience? Well, take your Christmas vacation a week early, and travel to Chicago for your Ultimate NFL Vacation!
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American League Vs. National League - MLBIt is like comparing apples to oranges. Yes, they are under the banner of Major League Baseball, but are they really both 'major league?' When they have different rules, are they playing the same game?
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The Best Openings in ChessSo, you're bad at chess? You don't know how to begin a match that will set you up for a win? Read and study these Chess Openers / Defenses and improve your chess game.
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No-Sew Halloween Costumes for the Last Minute Halloween PartyYou want to have a great Halloween Costume for the party, but you can't sew and you don't want to wear that big monkey suit again? Well, now is the time to read up on these great no-sew Halloween costumes!
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Farm Town TipsSo, you want the biggest and best farm out there? Well, now is your opportunity. With this guide telling you exactly what to plant and when, you are sure to have the biggest farm with the most money in no time!
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DIY Halloween Centerpiece: Make Your OwnInexpensive (cheap) silk roses and other flowers don't look all that great, but take advantage of the cost of these flowers to make an elegant Halloween Centerpiece.
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The Best Halloween Masks This YearWhat are the best Halloween Masks for this year, how should I accessorize them, and what makes a great mask? All of these questions and more will be answered!
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The Top 10 Books With a Fall or Autumn SettingNot only are these all good reads for the chilled, autumn air, but they are also set in Autumn. This list, 10 Books for Autumn, ranges from young adult fiction, to horror, to Americana, to Mystery, and more. -
True Blood, Twilight, and Underworld 3: Rise of the LycansMaybe I'm just getting old, but Bram Stoker's Dracula, Anne Rice's Interview (the book and the movie), and Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, were all far greater and more original stories than what we're seeing here.
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The Top Leather IPhone 3G CasesSearching for the perfect iPhone 3G case is difficult in a time where you can buy a 'leather' case for just a few dollars online.
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The Best Halloween Costume Shops in the Twin CitiesSo, you want that perfect costume for Halloween and you live in the Twin Cities? Well, you've come to the right place, because I am going to tell you where to buy your costumes from the Heart of Minneapolis to the Soul of St. Paul!
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Alternative Medicine on the WebThis article will show you some of the best online resources for alternative medicine.
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InCase IPhone 3G Case ReviewsIn case inCase ever comes through with some of their design ideas and promises, I will keep an eye on them. Until then, the designs that are in their current lines don't stand out. Here is a review, though!
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IPhone 3G Cases by SpeckSpeck, a manufacturer of a wide variety of iPhone cases has several offerings for a number of different lifestyles. From fun to functional, Speck will be sure to provide an offering for every member of your family!
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A Review of IPhone Cases by ISkinSo, you've bought a new iPhone, and are shopping around for the best way to protect it? Well, iSkin has several different iPhone covers for all budgets and tastes!
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IPhone 3G Cases by OtterBoxThere are so many categories of iPhone 3G cases that it is difficult to find the one that suits your lifestyle the best. OtterBox manufactures a line of great iPhone cases for every lifestyle and price range you can imagine.
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Revo2 IPhone Case by ISkinThe Revo2 is iSkin's new iPhone case designed exclusively for the iPhone 3G series of phone. Dual layered protection for your screen, antimicrobial protection for germs featuring Microban antimicrobial protection!
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Halloween Makeup Tips: Homeless Person or BumSo, you want to do something for Halloween, but don't have a specific costume in mind or don't care enough to create a unifying theme? Well, here are the best Halloween Makeup Tips for being a homeless person or hobo around!
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The Top 10 Halloween MoviesThis is an opinion piece on the top ten Halloween movies of all time, and the Halloween music that made them great.
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The Healthiest Healthy Trail MixThis Healthy Trail Mix recipe gives you some great alternatives to peanuts, raisins, and M&Ms for GORP that tastes just as yummy, and is thousands of times healthier for you.
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Campfire Songs, from Popular to TimelessThis is an opinion piece of the Top Ten Campfire Songs in the United States today. From Folk, to Country, to Classic Rock, to... "Other" Genres, this list will be a good start for any camping trip.