Have you ever played the game Dungeons and Dragons? If you did, did you ever have a favorite character that you would dream about becoming, and living their life in the gaming world they live in? What would you do if that really happened to you? That is the amazing start of "The Sleeping Dragon", which came out in 1983. It began a 20 year saga of the adventures of a group of college students who find themselves magically transported into another world, and magically transformed into the... Read Full Story
But there are several steps you can take to try and protect yourself should the unthinkable happen to you and your family. When you live in Tornado Alley like I do, you learn to be prepared, and to keep an eye on the weather during Tornado Season, as they can form and strike so quickly, you don't have a lot of preparation time in advance of a storm like a hurricane. These tips are provided by the Storm Prediction Center, and hopefully this will help you better protect yourself if needed. If... Read Full Story
I love the story of "The Phantom Tollbooth". This is a book that I checked out from the library every summer to read again, and as an adult, I was thrilled to find the movie on DVD, and it does a WONDERFUL job of telling the story, and features the voice talent of Mel Blanc. The general storyline is about a boy named Milo who is bored in school, and doesn't understand why he has to bother learning all of these useless things. One day, when he comes home, he finds a large box in his... Read Full Story
You can visit by clicking here and see the necklaces and bracelets designed by my daughter. They are sized for 18 inch American Girl dolls. There are even a couple of doll/child matching pieces. I've also listed links to her items down below. There are a few themes she's used in making her jewelry, among them hearts and flowers. She's really enjoyed creating these items, and learning to do beadwork. If you aren't already an eBay member, you can sign up by clicking here. If you purchase a... Read Full Story
I sell handmade Build A Bear Workshop Clothes custom made to order - over 50 designs covering all major holidays. I also have custom designs also available, which allow you to create your own designs. I have clothes designed for two sizes: the 17-18 inch larger Build A Bear Workshop animals and the 14 inch Build A Bear Cubs. Combined shipping & handling is available, and I sell both through my eBay store and my own website. Payment options available include Paypal, Visa/Mastercard, check... Read Full Story
I recognize that I have too much stuff, a portion of it belonging to my late husband and I'm just clueless what to do with it. Being a single parent with a full-time job and running my own business, there isn't enough time in the day to accomplish everything on the wish list. But I recognize that I can't keep going on like I have been much longer, so I have purchased a book that I think will help me to conquer the clutter in my house & my life. Read Full Story
It's purpose is to find the next hot chef, and give them the funds to start their own restaurant. This is done through a series of challenges (sometimes as individuals and sometimes as teams), to prove their capabilities as a chefs, in both the ability to create tasty foods with pretty presentations, to working well with others, to being creative and quick on their feet. The 3rd season recently wrapped up in Miami - you can read more about this show on the Bravo TV website. The current host... Read Full Story
A lensography is very simply defined as a lens created by a Squidoo Lensmaster about their lenses. Now, if you are new to Squidoo, the logic behind creating such a lens may not be obvious to you. But if you've been using Squidoo long enough to become addicted to building lenses, have become a member of the Giant Squid Squad, and especially if you are a member of Squidaholics Anonymous, then the necessity for one will become quite clear. As a Giant Squid with close to 200 lenses so far, I... Read Full Story
Basketball fans wait every year for the tradition - the excitement - and the upsets that make up the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.
Here are the important dates for the 2009 tournament:
Selection Sunday: March 15, 2009
Opening Round Game: March 17, 2009
First Round: March 19-20, 2009
Second Round: March 21-22, 2009
Third Round: March 26-27, 2009
Fourth Round: March 28-29, 2009
Final Four: April 4 & 6, 2009 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Please see the list... Read Full Story