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  • Christmas Vlog, My Holiday Decorating Dilemma
    Here's a video about my Christmas dilemma. It's a peek into my world as I prepare for this most festive of holidays. It's born of humble beginnings, nevertheless, I share my world with you.
  • Secrets to Making a Perfect French Knot
    The elusive and infamous French knot; rarely has something so simple lent such elegance to anything it graces.
  • Red Tide Brings Night Lights to Ocean at West Coast, United States
    Have you ever seen this bioluminescent event? It's blue flashes of light that illuminate the ocean at night. This phenomena is caused by millions of dinoflagellates per millilitre of ocean water. Too, some mushrooms are bioluminescent. See both in video.
  • I'm in Awe Over This Sunset at Provo Bay Harbor, Utah!
    If you were fortunate enough to click this link, you're about to witness a very special moment. This video showcases a once-in-a-lifetime scenic sunset time lapsed over several hours on a windswept beach in Provo Utah. It's true majesty!
  • Fool-Proof, No Lump Gravy 101!
    Here's a simple way to make a perfect gravy. It's so easy it's quite hard to mess up. This recipe will make a no lump, smooth, gravy that does not have a pasty taste like flour based gravies. (more...)
  • 5 Steps to a High Shine Professional Manicure
    You have a dinner date, a speaking engagement or job interview. You want your nails to look their best, after all the care of the nails gives a clue to the extent of your grooming habits. Then again, you want to upgrade, don't you? You want your nails
  • Departing the Marina on a Cruise Ship
    A video of the passing scenery; a port, a ferry, sailboats, a pale sandy beach, people, vehicles traveling to their destination-life in motion, should we say? Peek in on these moments as a cruise ship departs for the open waters. Smell the roses.
  • Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, British Columbia
    As you watch this video you'll see why Emerald Lake got it's name, because of the unique green color of it's water! The color results from fine particles of sediment suspended in the water. The President Mountains encase it's stunning beauty. (wikipedia)
  • Creative Weaving (Beautiful Fabrics with a Simple Loom) Book Review
    Creative weaving is a weaving book I especially like. It's for beginner weavers and shows various weaves by color and yarn type. What struck me as prominent about this book is it shows, in closeup detail photos, the actual lineup of yarns used, (more...)
  • My World Famous Spaghetti Recipe
    Who doesn't love spaghetti? Could it be the swirl of the noodles? The rich flavor of the sauce? The fact that it's a fun food to eat? What is your most favorite food in the world to eat? Please list it in the comments.
  • Solutions for Row 3 of PK Espresso Doily
    Oh! My goodness! What a beautiful doily! I've done all types of needlework, but never, like this. As I was making the Espresso doily I found myself saying continually, "What a beautiful doily," "I can't believe it, what a beautiful doily!" I was (more...)
  • Creating Family Friendly Spaces Chapter V-Review, 750 Designer Secrets
    Most of us moms already know (from experience) how to create family friendly spaces with soft, cushiony, washable, furnishings and by creating areas for recreation, task and study, and, group aggregate living areas. We change a hard edged coffee (more...)
  • Eruption of Riverside Geyser in Yellowstone National Park
    Watch the urgency with which Riverside Geyser belches out its plumes of hot water. The eruptions are due to proximity of the geysers to magma. Did you know there are only about 1,000 geysers in the world; half of which are in Yellowstone? (wiki.org)
  • (Motor) Biking on Top the Great Wall of China
    It's a hair-raising ride; first through the streets of Liaoning Province, then atop the Great Wall of China, itself. View the scenic route from the helmet cam of L. Brunelle. It's 1:11 of upbeat music and thrills 'n' chills. Do enjoy--but, hold on!
  • Crochet Charts for Beginners
    I didn't like crochet charts at first. But once I took a few minutes to learn how to read the charts; once put into application-I learned to love charts. Charts make crocheting a pattern so much easier. Once you learn the abbreviations, symbols (more...)
  • Lighting Chapter IV-Review House Beautiful's 750 Designer Secrets
    The Lighting section is the smallest chapter in the book. Likewise, I have less to review. The subchapters are Natural Light, Ambient, Task, and Accent Illumination, and Controlling Light. Most of the design ideas in this section, for some odd (more...)
  • Knots and Finishing Your Needlework Professionally
    As a crafter, or professional artisan of the needlearts, knots are a very present concern. If you're like most needle artists you dread whenever you have to change thread or run out of working thread supply. Yes, you make a standard knot (more...)
  • Fireworks View: Close-up and Clear!
    Enjoy a closeup view of the local fireworks. This video is 1:52 minutes of action. You'll love it. It's better than Kaboom Town.
  • An Amaryllis in Bloom-Time Lapse Video
    You can really appreciate the beauty of this flower when you see it bloom. In this time lapse video, it takes on a life of its own, as it slowly opens to the world. Watch nature in action. It so beautiful!
  • Time Lapse Video of a Pretty Day at the Lake
    Watch this time lapse video of the clouds as they move across the sky, on a pretty summer day. Notice the geese that come in on the left, and someone's dog swimming. This is filmed at a two second exposure every three seconds.
  • Shaping the Shell Chapter III-Review of House Beautiful's 750 Designer Secrets
    Shaping the Shell is about what to do with your walls, windows, ceilings and floors. So, let's start with idea #189, "For rooms with views avoid curtains with patterns. Isn't this decorating 101? It's an essential tip more...
  • Fireworks Display
    A fireworks display in Japan on August 8, 2010. A 2:34 minute display of "fully active" fireworks. The resolution is high quality and it a is a medium shot at 935kbps.
  • Technically Advanced Fireworks-Enjoy!
    This is one of the most popular fireworks, an original creation by Saint Philip Fireworks factory. Taken June 6, 2008.
  • 5 Tips to Tweek Your Resume
    Inspired by an article in an employment paper, I decided to throw my hat into the ring. When I read the article "5 Steps To Updating Your Resume" I thought, "This is what motivational writing is all about." I felt good when I read that headline. more...
  • Making Products from Patterns and Avoiding Copyright Infringement
    What a wonderful opportunity the internet has presented for crocheters, knitters, and craftsmen. It's every businessman's dream to offer products to the entire world. This is realized in the internet. Just make your products and sell them, yes? more...
  • BREAKING NEWS, an Earthquake; What to Do Next?
    An earthquake tremor was felt from Virginia to New York this afternoon, August 23, 2011 at 2:13pm. It is reported on Yahoo! News to have been 5.9 on the Richter scale and was felt from Virgina to New England, where the President is vacationing. Tremors...
  • The Finishing Touch Book Review
    The Finishing Touch, Designs That Make A House Beautiful is a pictorial design book that de-constructs featured rooms and explains the elements that define the room. This is a 267 page book, that's a little unorthodox in size at 6 3/4 inches x 8 1/2 inche
  • Design with Liability in Mind Internet Crafters and Online Businesses
    Online crafters, artisans, and online businesses have you thought about insurance for your business? Thus, as merchants we must educate ourselves as much as possible, not only to protect our business, but to protect the consumer public as well.
  • Decorating with Color and Pattern, Chapter Review of House Beautiful's 750 Designer Secrets
    I would like to start off by saying I am surprised how much I learned about decorating, and so quickly, mind you-by reading this book. The design ideas in this book pack a real punch. The average design idea is only about 12 words, but every idea is...
  • A Heartwarming Story About Hercules' Fancy Grocery
    This is a news story about Hercules Fancy Grocery. A store in New York City's West Village. You see, after 40 years in business, Hercules was threatened with losing the lease on his store being unable to raise enough funds to pay his creditors...
  • Style and Lifestyle, Chapter Review of House Beautiful's 750 Designer Secrets
    "Allowing life to unfold is more important than the perfect pillow,"Victoria Klein. This tip could apply to every design tip in this book. Each and every tip is about allowing the character of the home to be realized through its occupants...
  • Baby Boom-Now Bust! How to Deal with the Nursing Shortage?
    ...The bust the baby boomers are placing on the nursing shortage and the effect they have on society as a whole, is starkly visible in the graphical chart on pages 5, 14-15 of the U.S. Census Bureau Report, '65+ in the United States 2005'...
  • Book Review; House Beautiful 750 Designer Secrets
    There are book reviews, and then, there're "book reviews." This is a "book review." If you're like me, you need a little help with decorating your home. You want your home to look special, and, also want to make sure it conforms to the needs of your fami
  • Bellagio Casino Fountain in All Its Splendor
    I had no idea the Bellagio Casino Fountain was so beautiful. Witness this technological marvel with the Bellagio Casino as the backdrop. It's a music and light show too. If you visit, watch the show from the outdoor terrace of the Picasso Restaurant.
  • A Dusky Moorhen with Babies at the Brisbane Botanical Gardens
    Dusky Moorhen-A species of the rail family threatened by loss of low lying wetlands. It is an omnivorous bird native to Australia of the genus: Gallinula, Species:Tenebrosa. Resources; http://www.oiseaux-birds.com, keys.lucidcentral.org
  • 1001 Ideas for Windows Book Review
    1001 Ideas for Windows contains hundreds of treatments for windows, and, some doors. This compilation of ideas is featured in three picture categories: photos of in-home settings, original historical illustrations and modern illustrations...
  • Olivio Buttery Spray, a Butter Substitute Made from Olive Oil
    What I like about Olivio is I get 5 big sprays that equals one serving.That's butter taste with some to spare. There's 226 servings per container with five sprays each. A one spray serving would yield 1,130 sprays per bottle. That's pretty economical,
  • Radiant Floor Heat, the Luxurious, Economical Way to Heat Your Home
    I'm going to share a real treat with you. One you won't see often. Generally, it is found in more upscale homes. It has to do with energy. It has to do with heating. Did you guess yet? Well, I'll tell you, ...
  • Even Solomon in All His Glory was Not Arrayed like One of These...Flower Slideshow
    A flower slideshow to enjoy all the beauty of nature. Isn't nature wonderful! "When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him?" Psalms 8:3-4
  • Tandil2xUltra Essentials, an Eco-Friendly, Free and Clear, Economy Laundry Detergent
    So, you want to know what's different about Tandil2xUltra Essentials? It is an eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent that's biodegradable, dye free and phosphate free. It comes in two scents...
  • The Filet Crochet Book; A Review
    There are very few books about filet crochet on the market today. Of the ones I have seen, this is by far the best. I have voluteered in a public library on a Monday through Friday 3/4 time schedule and have perused, literally tens of thousands of books.
  • 20 Designer Pillows to Make at Home; A Book Review
    I hit pay dirt when I found "Pillows." "Pillows" is a wonderful resource for fresh, easy, decorator-style pillows that even a beginner could master. "Pillows" contains over 100 pillows in demonstrative photos with 20 easy to make projects of which...
  • Writers Polish Your Online Articles with Company Branded Logos and Photos
    As an aspiring writer, in a sea of writers, you need to make your content stand out and once you grab the reader, you must hold them with compelling information in your article. So say, you're writing an article on a television show, or writing about a pr
  • Homeowners, Be Eco-Friendly-Go Tankless
    The advantages of switching to a tankless water heater are substantial. Besides the 'endless' hot water supply, a tankless water heater uses less energy, because its primary operating function is off-being on standby, until the tap is turned on...
  • Rum Raisin Bread Pudding
    If you've been cooking long enough, undoubtedly, you've been faced with today's problema-stale bread. Don't you just hate it? What to do-throw it away? give it to the family pet? next time buy less? Here's a great solution. Make an old favorite...
  • Tandil 2xUltra, a Biodegradable Laundry Detergent @ Economy Price
    The good thing about this product is-I have confidence in it. You've seen the directions on other concentrated liquid laundry detergents; fill to line 1 for small and lightly soiled loads, fill to line 2 for medium and moderately soiled loads, and fill...
  • Stuffed Grape/Cabbage Leaves
    A change of pace is what this dish offers. With a spaghetti style sauce, rice, and ground meat wrapped eggroll style, in a leaf, it can serve as a entree or side dish. However, you choose to serve it, it's sure to please.
  • Bed 'N' Breakfast Bacon-Topped Sausage Quiche
    Think...How many times have you had rice as a breakfast accompaniment? Probably never. Well, here's a new experience for you using leftover rice. Three dishes in all you can make with extra rice. First, there's rice in a quiche style breakfast...
  • Benton's-Soft and Chewy-Homestyle Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
    ... this is a delicious, relatively healthy, oatmeal raisin cookie as far as commercial cookie products go. Benton's Homestyle Oatmeal Raisin cookies are as close to scratch as any you can buy at your supermarket. It's 16 ounce package of goodness...
  • Really Fresh, (5 Minute) Raisin Bran for Raisin Bran Lovers!
    Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Do it right with a healthy, delicious selection. If you love raisin bran, this recipe is a sure fire winner. It's the freshest you'll find anywhere. You can tell me in the comments section if you love it.
  • In the News; Mass Layoffs Return, Why Aren't You Considering a Career in Healthcare?
    There's a road that leads out of this rat race. It's no fun living under the pressure that you may get that yellow paper at any time. For those in this situation, and for those choosing a career, nursing can be the answer. Nursing is the topmost...
  • Soul Food Salmon Cakes
    Here's a delicious salmon cake that easy to fix and delicious. It's an occassional change from baked and steamed salmon that's sure to please. This salmon cake was a hit at a high school cook-off. Your teens 'n' tweens will love it-and don't forget dad.
  • Quick Fix "No Kick" Chili
    In tribute to 'One Pot Meals' here's an easy, American style chili dish. The good news is...you can prepare it after work with little effort. Or, fix it in advance and heat when ready. It's just the help you need to get dinner on the table, on the fly.
  • 5 Good Habits to Protect Your Teeth, Things You May Be Overlooking
    Don't bite food with your front teeth-use a fork to cut or break into bite sized pieces. Here's why...in youth, adolescence, the teeth are quite sharp. As teeth are used everyday, they gradually lose their sharpness. This sharpness also
  • 8 Tips to Stay Cool During a Heatwave
    We're stuck in another heatwave. And, this time we're in an economic downturn. You must balance keeping cool with the necessity to keep expenses low. Here's a few simple tips to help you get through.
  • 8 Common Sense Tips to Whiten Your Teeth
    You see teeth whiteners all over the market. Quite expensive they are, and yet they yield an artificial result. A pretty, white smile starts with good, dental hygiene. In this article, you'll get eight changes you can employ, which cost little or no...
  • Sunday Best Not the American Idol of the Gospel World
    Are--you--in? Or, are you out? Sunday Best Season 4 is in it's third week. Well, now's the time to watch. Sunday Best promises to bring you the best in gospel singers. If you didn't watch seasons one, two and three, you missed the best singing talent...
  • Learn a Foreign Language with This Easy Method
    Here's the secret to learning a language quickly. It's a little known technique diplomats and royalty have used for centuries. I lucked up on it by analyzing how I could quickly boost my language and workforce marketability. You get it here by design.
  • Now that You've Passed the NCLEX-What You Need to Know
    Congratulations! You Did it! You passed the NCLEX. What a wonderful life you have ahead of you as a nurse. Now, you want to know...what happens next? Where can I look for work as a nurse? Will I be a nurse forever? What can I expect for starting salary?
  • Prepare for a Career in Nursing
    So you want to be a nurse? Think You Have What It Takes? There are many requirements to be met in becoming a nurse. Of course the process can be very rigorous, yet at the same time, fun and exciting for all the promise it holds. When you become a nurse..
  • How to Multiply Your Income-Sell on Sears Marketplace
    Sears has launched a new concept in selling that goes beyond its storefront. It branches out to Mr and Ms U.S. Seller. You, yes you, can tap into Sears customer base and target it's customers with your products, and goods. It's a revolutionary...
  • 1-2-3-Four Months to Thanksgiving: It's Time for a Foil Review
    I never thought I'd see the day; a foil better than Reynolds Wrap. But that day has come and the foil is appropriately named;...
  • 18 Reasons Why, You Too, Will Fall in Love with Finca Pearl Cotton
    This is a followup article on a product review of Finca Perle Cotton. In this article I tout 18 reasons why I feel Finca Perle Cotton is the best perle cotton in the world. Included is a color selection and use charts, also a link to the 167 color card.
  • A Superior Perle Cotton-Finca Perle Cotton
    Presencia Finca Perle Cotton is, the finest perle cotton I have ever seen. It is a long staple Egyptian cotton that comes in sizes 3, 5, 8, 12 and 16. Minimum color quantity is 124 in size 3 up to a maximum of 164 colors in size 16 (33 variegated/size).
  • Nail Care Secrets for Lovelier Nails
    Here's ten more nail secrets to take your weak, thin, fragile nails to stronger, longer, healthier nails. By-pass the artificial nails and shoot for best nails you can have naturally.
  • Grow Stonger Nails, Fast!
    Problem Nails? If you have trouble growing your nails, these tips may be the help you need. Well groomed nails add the finishing touch to your look.
  • Appetizing Ways to Reduce Your Sodium
    Good News! You can reduce your sodium without sacrificing taste. After all, that's what sodium use is all about: improving the taste of food. Here are some tips to help you do it deliciously.
  • Printable Supermarket Product Guide for Sodium Reduction in Healthy Persons
    There's a whirlwind of products to choose from when seeking healthier food options: low sodium? reduced sodium? low salt? Are they all the same? This article tells you how to choose the best products before you buy (see Mayo Clinic for original article).
  • My Doctor Said to Reduce My Sodium-Now What?
    Don't be-labor your physician's advise to cut your intake of sodium. With a little effort and small changes you'll be on the road in no time to healthier living.
  • 10 No-Effort Ways to Reduce Your Sodium Intake
    Look at these options for reducing your sodium. Make smart food choices now and enjoy the true goodness of earth's bounty.
  • Finding Stop Gap Work-Creating Income Between Jobs
    For some, being jobless is an all-encompassing, life changing crisis. For others, it is just a matter of accessing a wealth of untapped resources. Those who bounce right back use tactics to include constructing a job search from a new angle, targeting...
  • Borrowing Money Made Easier
    ...Need up to $25,000 dollars and afraid you won't meet bank requirements. Here's a new way to borrow money that puts the "personal touch" in lending. Borrow from people just like me and you with interest rates as low as 6.5%...
  • Essential Back-To-School Supplies for the High School Student Grades 10-12
    ...a reminder, monies saved now can be better appropriated to a college fund, a savings vehicle or even a non-IRA retirement account. Many investment professionals note that it is never too early to squirrel money away for a child's retirement...
  • Essential Back-To-School Supplies Checklist for Grades 5 and 6
    Here's a reminder list of back-to-school supplies designed for the child entering the 5th or 6th grade. It covers all the bases from paper to emergency supplies.
  • Christmas in July, Christmas Wish List 2010
    Here is a list of gifts that somewhat fit outside the norm. It's my go-to list for choosing hostess gifts this holiday season.
  • Essential Back-To-School Supplies for Grades 1-4
    This article gives you a list of supplies most children will need for grade 1 through grade 4. It's a "startup kit' to get your child up and running for the school year. Keep in mind to stock up while sale prices are at a premium.
  • 7 Sure-Fire Ways to Regroup After (or Before) Job Loss!
    Whether you've lost your job or are fearful you're next on the chopping block, this is what you can do make a difference. Here are simple, proven effective strategies to keep you in the game.

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