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3Novel Writing Month
National Novel Writing Month takes place in November from the 1st to the 30th. You can track your progress, meet other writers and get online support. NaNoWriMo is a fun challenge funded by donations.
0Trading Card Art
Trading card art is a movement that started in the late 90's. Originally a way to promote oneself as an artist, trading card art has become a trendy collectible and fun hobby for creative people.
0How to Build Calf Muscles
Calf muscles can be built up easily with these helpful tips. Strengthening calf muscles gives a toned sleek look while increasing strength and stamina. Some tips can be done easily at home.
2What to Write in a Pet Sympathy Card
For many people the loss of a pet is a traumatic event. Writing a sympathy card for a pet is a great way to offer condolences and show you care. Writing a pet symapthy card is easy with these tips.
2Celtic Goddesses
There are dozens of Celtic goddesses. Celtic history and lore is entangled by a lack of written documentation. Here is a list defining Celtic goddesses in terms of modern paganism.
4Irish Cable Knit Fisherman's Sweaters - A Choice That Never Goes Out of Style
Irish cable knit sweaters are a classic fashion statement. The cable pattern is a development of Aran knitting developed for fisherman out of necessity in Ireland in the early 20th century.
2How To Choose a Down Comforter
Down comfortors should be chosen on your bedroom temperature level and based on what kind of sleeper you are. The warmth you need to feel when you sleep is a basis for your comfortor choice.
2A Look At The Key West Artist
Key West has attracted the attention of artists, crafts people and writers since the 1800's. The beauty and serenity of this tropical local lends itself to bright artwork and lively depictions.
3Painted Art Work from Haiti
Prior to 1944, painted art in Haiti was practically non existant. There was neither a formal school of art instruction nor musuem in Haiti for presenting, preserving and promoting artwork. Learn more.
0Aquaphor Healing Ointment Product Review
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Review discusses ingredients and the uses of this beneficial product for your skin. Aquaphor contains no parabens and is dermatologist recommended. Learn how Aquaphor can work well for your skin.
5Allspice - A Beneficial Spice Blend
Allspice is not just an aromatic and delicious seasoning. Allspice also has many health benefits including pain relief and assisting an upset stomach. Learn easy and tried remedies that use allspice as a natural and homeopathic ingredient.
6Cool Pumpkin Carving Ideas Inspired by Artist Ray Villafane
Carving Jack O' Lanterns in 3D has been reserved for the artistically inclined. Now artist, Ray Villafane, has taken his 3D pumpkin master pireces and developed a tutorail for anyone looking to try their hand at carving a 3D Halloween pumpkin. Get inspired by Ray and Martha Stewart to create awesome pumpkin masterpieces.
1Designer Dog Collars - Haute Couture For Your Dog
Dog collar styles are endless and consumers love them. Fashion designers have jumped on the band wagon and have added their own flair to the doggie fashion industry. Check out the current trends in dog collars and choose a designer collar for your dog's wardrobe.
1September Birthstones from Traditional Choices to Non-Traditional Options
September's birthstone is the sapphire. The sapphire is an elegant and truly mystical gemstone. Birthstones can be modern, zodiac, mystical or Ayurvedic. Learn more about September's birthstones.
10The Meaning of Celtic Spirals or Celtic Triskeles
The Celtic triskele or triple spiral is a symbol dating back to ancient times. It is used often in artwork and for tribal or Celtic and Irish tattoos. The triple spiral along with the double spiral and spiral have many meanings. Find out the meaning of this ancient symbol.
8Shabby Chic Chandeliers - Decorating and Lighting
Vintage and antique french style chandeliers make great shabby chic lighting additions to your home. it is easy to turn an old chandelier into a shabby chic design. here are tips and tricks for decorating with chandeliers shabby chic style.
7How to Hang A Quilt, Tapestry or Rug
Hanging a quilt, rug or tapestry is easy with a little elbow grease and easy instructions. This is an easy way to support your fabric art for viewing on a wall. Display your favorite quilt, tapestry or rug by hanging them on your walls.
2Pennsylvania Quilts - Amish Style
Amish quilts are a craft that financial supports the Amish community. Amish quilts are handmade and collectible. They are crafted in a simple style and are quite beautiful additions to a quilt collection. learn what to look for when buying an Amish quilt and how to display your quilts easily.
6Hawaiian Quilts and Bedspreads
Hawaiian quilts have a rich history and beauty surrounding them. Monarchs of the islands made them and they are sold as tourists souvenirs. Antique Hawaiian quilts and flag quilts are quite valuable. Learn more about this amazing island work.
4Modern Quilts - A Guide to Collecting Modern Bedding
Modern quilts are a recent movement that strive for individuality of the artist while holding on to traditional quilting methods. Modern quilts are fun, abstract, bright and vibrant. They are highly collectible and fun to display. Learn more about modern quilts and vintage modern quilts here.
13How To Make a Rainbow Birthday Cake
Rainbow birthday cake recipe. It is fun to make and easy to do. This rainbow cake dessert recipe is a cute cake for a birthday party. Children of all ages will enjoy making this unique dessert recipe.
10Shabby Chic Decorating Ideas
Shabby chic is a fun and lighthearted decorating style inspired by English cottage style interiors and flea market finds.Learn how to decorate your rooms in this romantic and elegant style for little or no money.
2Virgin Coconut Oil Benefits for Skin and Health
Virgin coconut oil benefits are fantastic for health and skin. Coconut oil has many properties that help to keep skin looking young. This oil is also great to cook with and may help you to lose weight.
8The Joy of Collecting Vintage Porcelain Gas Pump Signs and Oil Signs
Petrol or gas enamel signs are highly collectible. Found out what makes these sought after, what to look for and where to get great information regarding vintage gas memorabilia.
0Birthstones for the Month of July from Traditional Birthstones to Non-Traditional Choices
Rubies are a mystical and traditional birthstone. What powers do rubies give to the wearer. Find out how rubies protect and aid in health. Tips for cleaning birthstones, too.
1Understanding Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow yoga is a great yoga exercise to increase strength. Flow yoga can help make your body strong and healthy. Learn a quick history of Vinyasa yoga and get recommendations for a workout to start now.
1210,000 Views, 100 Followers and 50 Hubs
I have finally published 50 hubs. It has taken me awhile to get here and I have learned a lot along the way. I have tips for the new Hubpages member and thanks for all my viewers and followers.
8Key West Key Lime Pie Recipe
Key lime pie is an easy dessert recipe. It is cool and refreshing and can be served topped with meringue, whipped cream or just plain. This recipe is a traditional key lime pie recipe using fresh squeezed key lime juice. It is easy to make and mouth watering to eat.
3Adidas Gazelle Shoes Naturals Are Made From Natural Hemp Fabric
Adidas produced a line of natural hemp fabric footwear in the mid 1990's and was criticized for the production of these shoes. Now that hemp fabric is a more eco-friendly fabric it is more accepted as use in popular accessories but it is still illegal to harvest hemp as an industrial crop for fabric and cosmetics in the United states.
0Tips for Collecting Roseville Pottery
Roseville Pottery is one of the most widely collected antique potteries in the United States. The wide variety of patterns and colors make this beautiful pottery a prized addition to a collection. learn more about collecting Roseville Art Pottery here.
9What is the Purpose of a German Beer Stein?
Beer steins were not just produced for aesthetic reasons. The steins served a purpose and laws were passed in Germany requiring beverage containers to have lids. Read more about the history of beer steins and what to look for when collecting them.
6How Do You Get Two Different Colored Eyes?
Is being born with two different colored eyes that rare? Can your eyes change color naturally? Interesting that two different colored eyes can be a birthmark which is harmless or happen after birth. Find out why this happens.
6An Easy Home Made Dog Treat Recipe That Will Give Your Dog Fresh Breath
Dogs and bad breath seem to go hand and hand. By giving your dog a healthy, homemade dog treat you can reduce bad breath and prevent gum disease. Here is an easy home made dog treat recipe for you to make.
2Collecting Vintage and Antique Salt and Pepper Shakers
Salt and pepper shakers are wildly popular items to collect. They are fun and fanciful and great collections for kids, too! Learn more about this fun hobby and how to start your own salt and pepper shaker collection.
11Hand Painted Decorated Wine Glasses
Hand painted wine glasses add fun flair and originality to your table top or party. Learn how to paint on glass as well as tips for caring for hand painted wine glasses. Cheers!
0A Unique Halloween and Christmas Decoration, Melted Popcorn Plastic
Melted vintage popcorn plastic decorations are popular from the late 1960's and 1970's. The melted popcorn plastic decorations are very fun and popular to collect. Some melted popcorn plastic figures are more collectible than others. Find out how to collect these fun items here.
7The Meaning of the Celtic Triad Symbol
Celtic triangle, triquetra, triad and triagular knot. The symbolism of the knot, what the triquetra means, where it is found and how to draw a Celtic triangular knot.
2Why Lilac Bushes Only Bloom For Two Weeks
Tips for keeping lilacs blooming in your yard for more that 2 to 3 weeks. The short blooming period and intoxicating smell of the lilac shrub make this flower popular. Tips help blooms last. Fresh cut blooms of lilacs can last longer, too, read how.
35 Step Facial Mask Made With Coconut Oil
Two quick recipes using coconut oil on the skin. A healthy mask to remove impurities and a quick cleanser that will refresh your skin. Coconut oil has great heath benefits and will help skin to stay moist and reduces fine lines, age spots and the appearance of wrinkles.
4What is Majolica? The Marks That Make This Pottery Unique
Majolica is a collectible pottery that has its roots in Italy. When purchasing majolica there are marks and other signs to look for when buying. Many different companies produced this popular pottery. Learn what to look for when buying majolica.
0The Difference Between the Ancient Healing Techniques of Crystals and Modern Crystal Channeling
Has modern crystal therapy which is used to align chakras and provide relief from ailments that modern medicine has failed to provide changed much over the thousands of year it has been in practice? There are some interesting modern insights to this ancient practice. Find out more here.
6How to Graft a Phalaenopsis Orchid to a Tree
Growing orchids on a tree is a gorgeous addition to a tropical or sub tropical garden. Grafting an orchid like a Phalaenopsis is easy and rewarding. Follow these tips for adding orchids to your trees.
4The Planter's Peanut: Getting to Know Mr. Peanut
Mr. Peanut has been around for over 100 years and is one of the most well known advertising icons in the world. Mr. Peanut collectibles are highly sought after and can fetch hundreds even thousands of dollars. Knowing what to look for can help you make a safe purchase and sound investment. Get you Mr. Peanut history and tips here.
3How to Use the Health Benefits of Garlic to Ward Off High Blood Pressure and Protect Cells From Cancer
Scientific evidence promotes garlic as a healthy addition to your diet. See how it affects cancer and high blood pressure and then learn about tips for making garlic a part of your daily diet.
0What is Bakelite? How to Tell a Vintage Bakelite Bangle from Fakelite and Celluloid Jewelry
Searching for vintage Bakelite jewelry or are you wondering "what is Bakelite"? Here are tips to help you tell a true piece of Bakelite from "Fakelite". Bakelite bracelets and bangles are highly sought after and should be well cared for since Bakelite is easily damaged. Learn how to care for you plastic treasures along with a sort history of Bakelite.
6The Tale of Shamrocks and How Four Leaf Clovers Bring Luck
Irish shamrock and four leaf clover. Whay are the lucky and are they the sdame thing? Shamrock is the national symbol of Ireland and has a fun background and meaning.
2Golumpki, Golabki or Gwumpki - A Delicious Recipe for Cabbage Rolls
Have you ever cooked a recipe that would be chosen over sex? Believe it or not this stuffed cabbage or golumpki recipe has been favorited over nookie. Learn how to make this orgasmic dish one step at a time. From the sauce to the filling and a demonstration on rolling the stuffed cabbage perfectly. Stop feigning a headache and start cooking golumpkis now!
2Easy and Delicious Cookie Press or Spritz Cookie Recipe
Fall in love again with spritz or pressed cookies. This cookie recipe is so versatile that it can be used at any time of the year and not just during the holidays. Find recipes for cinnamon spritz cookies, almond spritz cookies, vanilla butter pressed cookies, lemon poppyseed butter cookies, peanut butter press cookies and more. Bon Appetit!
6Ten Sweet and Savory Ideas Using Jam
In response to a hub pages question this hub offers ten great ideas for using jam or jelly in recipes other than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Some ideas are sweet and others are savory. Try a turkey and jam sandwich or blueberry jam bbq sauce plus other ideas for using your favorite jams.
6The Appeal of Vintage Chenille Bedspreads
Vintage chenille bedspreads are fun to collect as long as you have a little know how. This article will give you tips on buying and collecting vintage chenille like Hofmann, Cottage, Morgan Jones and more!
2Birthstones for the Month of January from Traditional Birthstones to Non-Traditional Choices
January has a modern traditional birthstone as well as a zodiac birthstone. Find out the meaning and healing properties of January's birthstone.
4Vintage Christmas Ornaments a Unique Way to Decorate
Christmas ornaments are highly collectible and there is a variety of styles of ornaments to choose. Victorian, vintage 1950's and 60's ornaments are showcased.
0Universal Life Church Ordained Conan O'Brien
The recent ordination of Conan O'Brien was performed by the Universal Life Ministries. Conan will use his ordination in an upcoming talk show event.
2How to Display Your ACEO and Art Cards
Art Cards and ACEO are fun to collect but displaying atc and aceo can be even more fun. Here are some creative ideas for displaying your art card collection.
6Chewy Holiday Seven Layer Bar Squares with Healthy Substitutions
This seven layer bar recipe is an easy treat to make for the holidays or to give as a hostess gift. Substitutions can be made foe many of the ingredients to get various recipes.
6Natural Tips for Whitening Your Teeth
Natural tooth whitening tips and startegies including all natural recipes for tooth whitening pastes. Whiten your teeth naturally.
32How to Wrap A Gift If You Have Run Out of Wrapping Paper
No Wrapping paper? Use these great ideas to go reen when gift wrapping. Recycle household products to make your holiday guft wrapping easy.
0Decorating for the Holidays With a Christmas Cactus
Christmas cactus blooms in a variety of colors and makes any table more decorative for the holidays. Find out how to get a Christmas Cactus to bloom and whether or not it is toxic to your cat.
2How Flossing Regularly Adds Years To Your Life Expectancy
Flossing helps prevent gum disease but did you know that it also helps to prevent heart disease and add years to your life? Read more and view proper flossing techniques.
7Vintage Camera Collecting - A Buyers Guide
When collecting vintage cameras it is best to have some background knowledge in order to protect yourself from purchasing a camera with little or no value. Arm yourself with this hub.
2Easy Recipes for Healthy Low Fat Dressing
Three different low fat and heart healthy stuffing recipes that will grace your holiday table. A brief history of stuffing is offered, too!
05 Fantastic Christmas Gift Ideas for the Hard to Shop for Dad
Shopping for a holiday gifts for your dad is hard, here are five original and thoughtful gift giving ideas. A present sure to please your father this Christmas.
4Unique Gifts and Affordable Fun Ideas Found at Craft Fairs
Looking for unique holiday gift giving ideas? A craft fair offers many original and affordable gifts. View suggested gift ideas for your whole family. Only available at your local holiday bazaars. Find information here to locate a craft event in your area.
5The Surprising History of Chili
Chili is a dish that has ancient origins which may be surprising to some. Cook a cowboy chili recipe included in this post. Learn how chili became a staple in the US and how to enter a chili cook off.
19The Difference Between a Craft Beer and a Micro Brew Beer
The differences between a micro-brewery and a craft brewery are defined here. Craft beer distinguishes itself from other beers in certain ways. It is easy to confuse the two terms and this article cleary separates the two.
0How to Clean and Care for a Designer Leather Purse or Handbag
Cleaning an authentic designer handbag or purse is not as hard as you think. All it takes is a few essential items and you can restore your bag to new. Learn how.
3Two Rules to Follow When Creating Art Cards and ACEO
Aceo and art cards follow two simple rules. Abide by these rules and you are on your way to creating and enjoying art cards easily.
8How to Make Bath Salts. A Quick Recipe and Easy Gift
Bath salts are a luxury that everyone can afford. This recipe allows you make your own salts. Customize the scents and give your bath salts as gifts. Learn how now.
1How Hot Are Your Chili Peppers? A Helpful Scoville Unit Guide and Heat Chart
Tips for rating the heat level of peppers and chili peppers. A listing from mild to hottest. If you don't feel like following a list, often color and size determe heat levels. Knowing what to look for helps.
5Trading Artists Art Cards and ACEO
Art Cards and ACEO. Art cards are traded and ACEO are bought and sold. Some artists will only trade and have no interest in selling their cards as ACEO. The ACEO movement is very popular and can be considered a craft movement as well as an art movement. Learn more about the two forms of art here.
