Scrapbooking Ideas for Kids

(Mon Feb 20th, 2006, by Kathleen Hudson)

Many times at auctions, or estate sales, a box of books will turn up a real treasure, like a scrapbook that was kept by someone in their youth and sometimes through their adulthood. The book could be 50 or 60 years old, and a source of great fun to l...

GUITAR PRACTICE (Part 2) - Does Practice Make Perfect?

(Mon Feb 20th, 2006, by Kathy Unruh)

You've probably heard the saying "practice makes perfect" and it sounds true enough, but is it really? We all know the importance of practicing a new skill in order to become proficient at it. This is especially true when it comes to playing the gui...

Guitarists...are you a victim and a loser?

(Mon Feb 20th, 2006, by Craig Bassett (The Guitar Solutions Expert))

I was thinking today about THE most dangerous enemy of musical progress…the victim mentality. What do I mean by this? Often we can let our personal circumstances dictate our progress. For example, someone may let their guitar practice slide because t...

What To Know When Buying A GPS

(Mon Feb 20th, 2006, by Chuck Fitzgerald)

Why are GPS units showing up everywhere? You might find one in your rental car, on your wristwatch or even built into your wireless phone. Anti-theft systems use one, heavy construction equipment might use one and having one on your boat now seems to...

Melt & Pour Glycerin Soapcrafting

(Mon Feb 20th, 2006, by Lisa Maliga)

Crafting melt & pour glycerin soap looks effortless and is the perfect gift to give any time of the year. Better yet, why not just start making and selling it? Apparently, some over-enthusiastic people think that because glycerin soap is so easy to c...

Tips On How To Avoid Getting Lost While Hiking

(Mon Feb 20th, 2006, by Peter Shannon)

Most people, while hiking or walking, don't even think about the possibility of getting lost. Unfortunately this can lead to trouble. You are usually safe as long as you stick to established trails. But too often, complacency can get you into trouble...

Piano Playing For Adults

(Sun Feb 19th, 2006, by Duane Shinn)

OK, so I lied about the fun part. Maybe piano playing is the just 2nd most fun thing adults can do. But 2nd place isn't bad when you consider the popularity of the competition. But there's no question at all that it is MUCH safer than sex. How so? ·P...

Spicy Pork Steak

(Sun Feb 19th, 2006, by Peter Lenkefi)

1 1/2 lb Pork steak 1 tb Paprika Dry Spice Rub 1/2 ts Thyme 1 ts Garlic powder 1/2 ts Oregano 2 ts Black pepper 1/2 ts Rosemary 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1/2 ts Salt Combine spices and coat meat. Let stand 30 min. before cooking. Grill over medium heat....

Favorite Hobbies - Camping

(Sun Feb 19th, 2006, by Peter Jay)

One very popular hobby for many people is camping. I have gone camping many times throughout my life, in rain or snow, desert or forest. I have also camped on the banks of rivers, in snow caves, and in cabins. No matter where you go camping, your cam...

The Wonders Of Winter.

(Sun Feb 19th, 2006, by TJ Tierney)

You may travel the world in search of the most glamorous locations, but sometimes there's no place like home. Its winter time again, and while some folks are ready to reside indoors, its time for all landscape photographers to gather their winter gea...