I Spy Bags

Ideas come and ideas go. Rarely do I learn of one that is so good that I want to write about it. But, today is an exception; today, it's not just a great idea, but a great idea implemented with style and quality! If you and your children enjoy I Spy books, you'll immediately know that a product with a slant on this fun activity sounds intriguing. The_Homeopath explains it and presents it so well on her lens, and I don't want to take away her thunder, so I'll let her take it from here: I Spy Bags.

The Old Time Radio Flier 14 "THE LIFE OF RILEY"

To say TheWhistler loves Old Time Radio shows is probably an understatement. Give The Old Time Radio Flier 14 "THE LIFE OF RILEY" a read; it's jam-packed with photos, MP3 downloads and more.

Lensmaster Jewelsofawe Interview

Squidoo Lens Reviews: What makes you passionate about Squidoo.com?

Jewelsofawe: I love the way squidoo is set up. We can share whatever we want in a lens. The people here are a cool bunch of people. So, I would say everything.

Squidoo Lens Reviews: Is Squidoo perfect already or what could make it better?

Jewelsofawe: Squidoo is pretty good, but of course I am sure it could improve. I just cannot think of how at the moment.

Squidoo Lens Reviews: What inspires you to make a new lens?

Jewelsofawe: An idea pops into my head. If it stays with me I make it into a lens such as My Daily Om.

Squidoo Lens Reviews: How many lenses do you have?

Jewelsofawe: I have 78 lenses.

Squidoo Lens Reviews: What is your most popular lens?

Jewelsofawe: This lens Billionaires-Want to be one? seems to get consistent traffic, even though it is not high on the ranks at this time. Right now Lucky-Our Rescue Cat shows up as my highest ranking lens, but that is because it just came off of lens of the day which was very exciting to get.

Squidoo Lens Reviews: What one sentence or one word describes your success?

Jewelsofawe: Kindness.

Squidoo Lens Reviews: What should a newbie do first?

Jewelsofawe: After making a lens, get around and comment on others lenses. I usually find most people by comments on my own or other lenses. I do click on comments on other people's lenses.

Squidoo Lens Reviews: Which of your lenses do you want to make sure the whole world knows about?

Jewelsofawe: Reflections of my Soul because my poetry is why I decided to squidoo in the first place.

Patricia aka Jewelsofawe

How to Make Perfume

This holiday season is one where frugality is going to be uppermost in our minds. Still, we don't have to give rinky-dink gifts. Get tips and how-tos on an excellent gift idea from Frankster: How to Make Perfume. You'll learn about making and bottling perfume and where to find supplies. Make these elegant gifts and I am willing to bet that your recipients will be pleasantly surprised.

Thanksgiving Prayer - A Family Tradition

Since I last visited my favorite Thanksgiving lens, OhMe has added an Animoto slideshow where she puts together a cornucopia using her mother's plastic fruit. My cat was sleeping cozily beside my computer as I hit the play button. As soon as the slideshow began to play, the cat's peace was shattered. He just about jumped out of his skin! Beethoven's 5th at full blast is quite shocking to the unsuspecting, you know?

Anyway, at Thanksgiving Prayer - A Family Tradition, OhMe talks about her family, the traditions they try to keep, and the new ones they come up with as the family grows and changes. She gives you the sense that hers is a family in the truest sense of the word. Having come from a childhood where I never knew what the next day would bring, I greatly admire the sense of family that's evoked by this lens. So, on this day, I'd like to thank OhMe for connecting with us, her readers, by sharing this heartwarming story.

Special note to OhMe: I adore the poem entitled Grace For Thanksgiving Day by Alice Kennelly Roberts (and your story about it) that you placed on the lens. It's just beautiful -- I especially love the last two lines: Grant us the wisdom and the strength to lead a useful life. I will be reading this poem today at our Thanksgiving dinner. :)

Happy Thanksgiving, you wonderful Squids!

Thanksgiving

On this day before Thanksgiving, I offer up a selection of Thanksgiving lenses you may find useful. Tomorrow, I'll be giving a shout-out to my very favorite Thanksgiving lens.

• Deep Frying Turkey Instructions from TurkeyFryingQueen. Take care handling all that hot grease!
• Cook the Christmas Turkey from Stazjia. Works for Thanksgiving turkey, too.
• Thanksgiving Pumpkin Roll Recipe from Ravyn. Gotta have an extra recipe -- especially one using pumpkin.
• Vegetarian Thanksgiving from Genglo. Some people are looking forward to Tofurky.
• Thanksgiving Songs-Sing for Joy! from Joan4. Perfect for good feelings all around.

Lens Candy -- Free Squidoo Graphics For The Style-Conscious Lensmaster

If you haven't made your way to Lens Candy -- Free Squidoo Graphics For The Style Conscious Lens Master, go now and pick up some free images for your lenses. These graphics are generously given by Tracey_M who has been a Squid for nine days! She's challenging herself to become a Giant Squid by year's end. She's off to such a great start with 13 lenses already. I have no doubt that she will be a Giant Squid AND she'll be a Super Star here at Squidoo. Visit this lens, meet Tracey -- if you haven't already -- and check out the free graphics.