How do you know if you’re really getting Candlewick Glass or if you’re getting one of the knockoffs being created now that the glassware is getting more popular as a collectible item? This article provides some tips to get you started.
Fresh vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, many people ruin their nutritional value by slathering them with butter or dousing them in oils to fry them up. Here are eight different ways to season and cook your vegetables without using butter and oil.
People with OCD may be able to use the craft of crochet to assist them in managing their symptoms. Crochet can be a helpful tool for refocusing and dealing with various compulsions.
Do you want to crochet baby hats? If you have already begun to browse through crochet baby hats patterns then you will have realized that there are many, many different styles of crochet baby hats. There are crochet baby hats with flowers, crochet...
Crocheters who want to get inspiration, ideas, and patterns for their work frequently turn to crochet magazines as a terrific resource for such information. This is one of the most popular crochet magazines ever and yet it’s not around today. What happened to Magic Crochet?
Tips and tricks for crocheting a baby blanket.
You certainly know what a jellyfish is. But did you know that there are different types of jellyfish? In fact, there are more than 2000 different species of jellyfish according to Smithsonian Magazine. Here are ten different ones that just might...
A sommelier is someone who works at a restaurant in the position of advising people what type of wine will go best with their meal. But what is a semelier? It is a similar position except instead of advising about wine, this professional restaurant...
I am a huge fan of circular sofas. When I moved into my new apartment last year, I finally got rid of the trashed out sofa and loveseat I’d had for way too many years and invested in the round sofa that I really wanted. I got a luxurious purple...
I recently started a crochet blog. It combines my love of blogging with my passion for crochet. As a result of working on this blog, I’ve come to see that crochet has a language all its own. I’m not talking just about the abbreviations that...
Yesterday I posted an article here on HubPages about how every state in the nation ranks worst at something. But why be negative? A blog called Political Language did a post about what each state ranks highest for or is best at. Here are the...
There is a really fascinating website online that is surprisingly useful for people who are traveling to foreign countries. It’s called Where Do I Put the Paper: A Handy Guide to the World’s Toilets. If you’ve ever traveled to a...
This is the story of Chinese immigration to San Francisco and a haunted house in the city related to that history. San Francisco has a long and rich history related to Chinese immigration to America. There are many inspiring stories in this history...
Hiking in the San Francisco Bay Area is amazing. Water flows along many of the area’s trails. Trees grow tall and lush. Views include the gorgeous San Francisco skyline and the Pacific Ocean.
Downtown Tucson is an interesting place. Periodically it goes through periods of revitalization during which it becomes very lively. Then it seems to get forgotten again and fall into a state of quiet disrepair. Hopefully the current trend towards a...
We will explore 16 unique types of massage therapy and the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health benefits that they offer.
There are five stages of grief when a relationship ends. This article looks at how to deal with the anger of a breakup.
A big part of healing when a relationship ends is working through the feelings of denial. Learn how to deal with these feelings in a healthy way.
Do you adore Barbie? Do you want to take your daughter on a very special vacation? Do you just want to do something weird and different when you go on your next vacation? Then perhaps you'd like to stay in a Barbie-themed hotel room. Believe it or...
New to grilling? Find out how long you should cook popular items on your George Foreman.
Learn more about using your George Foreman grill, including the things you should avoid.
A lot of people choose not to eat barley because they aren't quite sure how to cook it. This article will provide some tips on how to improve your cooking of barley to make it that much more tasty!
Become a pineapple expert! Explore some of the most delicious pineapple varieties, as well as the most popular cuts.
You have a recipe that calls for pork. That sounds easy enough? However, when you get to the grocery store, you'll see that you have many different cuts of pork to choose from. Luckily most recipes call for one of the five main cuts of pork. If you...
Shrimp is one of the most popular seafood types that people eat. It is also easy to find at the grocery store. But how do you know if you are really getting good shrimp or not? You won't know for sure until you taste it, of course, but you can make...
When you go to select a type of fish from the seafood section of your supermarket, do you drift towards the white fish or the fish that is more pink? Most people who choose one over the other will do so for taste. There are some people (like myself)...
Vanilla extract is something that almost all of us keep in our kitchens. It used in numerous recipes. I often add it to a brewing pot of coffee to add a bit of flavor to it as it is being made. A friend I know adds a bit to milk for her kids. Even...
For those who don't like the strong, salty taste of feta cheese, here are some terrific alternatives to use in recipes. These cheeses cook and crumble like feta but have a milder taste.
There are literally tens of thousands of different varieties of rice in the world. However, rice can actually be broken down into just three different types if you want to keep things simple. There is long-grain, medium-grain and short-grain rice....
Do you have the guts to win an eating contest? These people did! Read on to learn more about the world's craziest eaters!
What do you know about volcanoes? Unless you live in an area like Hawaii that happens to be known for its volcanoes, you might not know a lot about them. However, people who have never had to think about volcanoes before are starting to take an...
There are thousands of ways to dance, but some styles are especially great for women. Here are the 10 best dances (with classes!) for females.
Anxiety is a terrible condition. It is something that most of us have experienced to at least a minor degree. For some people, it’s a condition that can be debilitating. The good news for those people is that there is a wide range of different...
1. Fresh onion or garlic2. Clove oil3. Ice or heat4. Liquor5. Extracts6. Warm salt water7. Salt and pepper8. Wheatgrass9. Limes and lemons10. Tea bags I am convinced that there is no pain worse than tooth pain. There may be pain that’s more...
Alcatraz is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. People ferry over to this old prison to learn about its rich history. Many of them also come because they have heard rumors that this place is haunted. Even if they don’t feel...
I don’t know about you but I hate to dust. In fact, I don’t do it nearly as often as I probably should which I’m a little bit ashamed to admit but it’s true nonetheless. Luckily, I’ve learned quite a few tricks over the years for...
Anxiety is a terrible feeling. Your heart races. Your mind races even faster. You feel like all of the problems that have been hovering at the back of your mind suddenly need to be dealt with all at once. You imagine terrible things happening even...
Learn about friends of convenience and five other types of friends that probably aren't worth investing your time in.
Here is a list of 10 dog toys that are built to last.
San Francisco is a city that is said to be haunted byspirits. If you believe in that kind of thing then you might want to thinktwice about moving to San Francisco with your children. This isn’t just becausethere are supposed to be ghosts in old...
That old double standard still hasn’t gone away. You know; the one that says a promiscuous man is a virile catch and that a promiscuous woman is a skanky tramp. This double standard is not presented as outright as it once was, but it’s there...
When I was a toddler, my father was self-employed and was able to spend his days with me. He would let me pick out my own unmatched clothing, helping to establish my strong sense of independence at an early age, and then he would pack me in to my...
Some of the foods on this list might surprise you! Learn more about seven foods that were originally created in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Although all children develop in their own unique fashion, as a direct result of both hereditary and environmental influences, there is a certain pattern of development that applies to nearly all children. It is crucial for today’s educators to...
Which are the best leaders: formal leaders or informal leaders? What's the difference between formal and informal leaders? This guide helps you understand leadership types.
Tag clouds are those boxes of words that you sometimes see on blogs and social networking websites. The words are a collection of the words most commonly used in whatever parameters set forth by the tag cloud. For example, you might make a tag cloud...
Anyone who has ever struggled to say what they want to say in writing knows that being able to write truly is a gift. If it’s a gift that you happen to have been given, you should use it. One really smart way to use it is to create gifts for...
This is a famous artists list for great surrealist artists. Surrealism is an art form that came about in the 1920's but there are modern artists in surrealism too. Who is your favorite artist in this genre?
I think that the bathroom is a room in the home that should be a sanctuary. Many people create spa-like bathrooms where they can indulge in beauty treatments and relaxation. As for me, I prefer to have a fun and flirty bathroom. I like a bathroom...
Women's boho style is an interesting look that has been adopted by everyone from the average woman to the most famous celebrities. It takes some of the flavor of the earthy, hippie look and combines it with a romantic look then adds a dash of...
One of my favorite things that was shown to me during my elementary age years was an optical illusion. It was the very famous Rubin Vase (pictured below) which you can see in either two ways - as a vase or as two faces that are facing each other....
Dinner plates are something that should be fun. After all, you eat dinner every day of the week (or you should!) so having fun dinnerware can be a way to infuse your daily life with creativity in an easy way. Plus cool dinner plates are terrific...
Long layers are more versatile than other types of haircuts. Find out which hairstyle to choose based on your face shape so you can get face-framing layers.
Want to work underwater? Here are the top 10 cool and interesting underwater careers.
There are so many different things in life that people are proud of. They are proud of their graduation from different levels of education. They are proud of their marriages and the births of their children. They are proud about getting new jobs or...
Many people are afflicted with the problem of having flat feet. For most people, this isn’t a problem. Flat feet generally don’t cause any pain or serious difficult for the person who has them. However, some people do find that their flat feet...
A trampoline is one of the most fun pieces of exercise equipment that you can purchase for use at your home. Families get trampolines because the kids want them, but they’re great for weight loss for adults, too.
Dave & Buster’s is a place where you can go as an adult to enjoy video and arcade games in a setting that’s more like a sports bar than it is like a children’s arcade. The restaurant / arcade has locations all around the nation. It is a...
It is recommended that almost everyone who owns a dog as a pet should either spay or neuter the animal. There are a lot of good reasons that this is considered to be the norm for pet owners. Read on to learn the pros and cons of this medical procedure.
Ideas for eight short layered haircuts that flatter women of all ages, plus advice on how to style these looks.
Here are the top 10 benefits of not having a car, including less stress and spending.
Do you love new gadgets? Do you enjoy getting the latest mobile phone that is available and trying out all of the new applications that it can access? This can get to be a pretty expensive hobby since new phones are constantly being released and...
There are some people who go to the gym to work out on cardio machines because they absolutely love the way that the workout makes them feel. That’s not most people. Most people go to the gym to work out on cardio machines because they know that...
Black stockings are a really versatile clothing item that every woman’s closet can benefit from. These stockings come in many different materials and styles. They can be functional in keeping out the cold or designed to add sexy style to an...
I’m not a smoker. I don’t enjoy being around people who smoke. To the dismay of my friends who are smokers, I’m quite glad that smoking is now prohibited in most of the public places where I spend my time including local street festivals and...
With the recession still affecting everyone’s income people today are working to save money in every way that they can. People who normally spend money on travel are trying to find alternatives that allow them to reduce the cost of traveling while...
This Mother's Day, give your mom something that comes from the heart: a personalized letter, card, poem, or journal. Here's how to delight your mom with a great Mother’s Day gift using just a pen and paper.
Voiding a check is easy. Here's how to properly void a check so that you won't have problems with your bank account.
Summer is upon us and that means that many of us are thinking about doing our annual traveling. One of the most popular states in the United States to visit during the summer months is Florida. From DisneyWorld to The Keys, Florida offers up a...
If you've made the switch from soda to fruit-flavored water, good for you! Here are my ten favorite brands, from traditional varieties that are easy to find to some more unusual ones.
There are countless current threats to our planet's health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated four major categories into which most of these issues can be classified.
Learn how to make Dunmurry rice, Irish rice pudding (featuring Irish cream liqueur), and two simple Irish rice dishes (one super easy, the other slightly fancied-up).
People who live busy lives find themselves in a bit of a catch-22 when it comes to de-stressing throughout the day.
As many of the people who regularly read my articles already know, I am a resident of San Francisco. This isn’t a very car-friendly city and I haven’t bothered to have a car since I moved here. Being able to walk to most of the places I want to...
Most people wear bicycle helmets when they ride a bike because they know that it’s the only way to save their noggins from some serious damage if they’re ever in an accident. However, they don’t particularly relish the idea of wearing a...
When we think about face painting today, we usually think about the colorful images that are drawn onto a child’s face at places like the fair or the circus. However, that wasn’t always what face painting was all about. Face painting dates back...
Mobile phone artists create works of art using cell phones. The mobile phone may be the medium or the subject in mobile phone art. Here are some favorite artist picks for cell phone art.
If you had to name the largest lake in the world, would you be able to do it? If you’ve done your research on the topic then you’ll know that the largest lake in the world is actually the Caspian Sea. Most people don’t realize that because...
Bigos is a very important food in the Polish culture. In fact, it is traditionally considered to be the national dish of Poland which makes it a very integral part of the culture indeed. Unfortunately for some people, the dish is a dish that is...
Thinking about pursuing a career in bartending? Even if you only plan to tend bar for a short while, it's important to determine whether or not the job is a good fit for your skillset and personality. This article examines 15 aspects of bartending that many people fail to consider.
Ten myths and legends that illustrate how the moon has greatly influenced various cultures from around the world.
Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one and who has dealt with the pain of that experience by seeing a counselor or working through self-help workbooks will tell you that there are five stages of grief that you go through as you deal...
This article takes a closer look at the making and manufacturing of the communion wafers used for Eucharist services in all kinds of churches across the globe.
Arizona is a really beautiful state with a lot that is interesting for a visitor to see. What is really great about Arizona, though, is that you can see many different types of things within a fairly small geographic area. There are mountains and...
You are in charge of planning a baby shower and the last thing on your mind is probably the games that you’re going to play at this event. Sure, it has crossed your mind that you need to figure out what games you want to play at the baby shower...
Pennsylvania is a really fascinating state to visit. On the one hand, Pennsylvania is a rural state filled with rolling hills and a leisurely way of life. On the other hand, Pennsylvania has some big urban areas (and easy proximity to the major...
People who type in all capital letters are often an irritant to others who are reading what they have written. This may not be fair but it’s the case. That’s because there are a lot of assumptions that people make about what it means that...
There is a lot of debate among psychologists and child development experts about whether or not birth order has an impact on a child’s personality and behavior. In other words, there are some people who believe that whether a child is the...
Sculpey is a great brand of product for people who are interested in using polymer clay for DIY projects in the home. Like other polymer clays, Sculpey can be molded into all sorts of different shapes and sculptures and then baked in a conventional...
The average person can’t imagine life without a cell phone these days. But what if you’re a superstar celebrity? If you have the money to afford a horde of personal assistants who can take messages for you and deal with the details of your daily...
Many of the women that are famous stars today are women who started out being slightly famous in the halls of their high schools – as cheerleaders. The most obvious famous females that were cheerleaders in the past are those women who are known...
What are the best family dogs? Here are the 10 adorable breeds that do great with kids, including Golden Retrievers, Newfoundlands, and Poodles.
Here are some basic tips to help you understand and possibly curb dog aggression. This advice should be taken in conjunction with seeking out a professional dog trainer.
When working from home, you have to think about the tax write-offs. Come April, this list will ensure you don't miss anything if you're a freelancer or work-from-home employee.
This article discusses signs of jealousy in dogs and cats and provides a number of tips to help you address your pet's jealous behavior.
I don’t know about you but I have frequently been inspired by the pets that I have had around me. I remember one experience when I was pacing around my house while having an angry phone conversation. I tripped over my dog who was lying on...
Most people in society today are basically familiar with the goth subculture – at least to the point where they can identify someone wearing the stereotypical goth garb as a “goth”. But not nearly as many people really understand what it means...
You have a business and you are interested in hiring a manager who will be able to assist you in growing that business from the ground up. When you put out an ad for this position, you receive hundreds of resumes. Even if you narrow this bunch down...
A description of NVLD and the social implications of the learning disorder.
Yelp.com is a popular reviews website where you can go to get information about all different types of businesses in your area. These are supposed to reviews that random people choose to put up on businesses that they like or dislike in order to...
Versace, Gucci, Prada ... the names that we hear announced as models walk down the runway are all too often Italian names or the names of other designers who have made their careers in Europe. There is no denying that there are amazing fashion...
You think that your significant other might be cheating on you. You don't want to sit idly by and let this happen but you don't want to wreak havoc in the relationship by making accusations that don't have any validity. The truth of the matter is...
Swimming isn't the only fun thing you can do at the beach! Here are 25 other activities that can help you make the most of your beach trip!
You've just been told that your cat is diabetic and you're probably panicking because you don't really know what this means. The first thing that you need to do is to relax and start calmly thinking about how you're going to deal with this. Gaining...
One of the toughest decisions that you're going to face as a parent is that you're going to have to decide where to send your kids to school. For some parents the choice is easy because the options are limited by funds and availability of a parent's...
Couples who live together often fall into a rut. Outdoor activities are a good way to shake up your routine, but sometimes you need (or want) to stay inside. Here are some inspiring ideas for fun indoor activities you can do together.
What are the best snakes to have as pets? People interested in getting a pet snake always have a few basic questions. The most important is which type of snake will be the best for them.
There is something about a dimple in someone's smile that can make people of either gender swoon. Obviously you can't make yourself have a dimple if you weren't born with one. But if you've ever wished that you could, it might have occurred to you...
The May-December Romance When someone speaks about the "May-December Romance", they're referring to a romantic relationship in which one partner is considerably older than the other partner. This is no specific age gap which meets the requirements...
There are two reasons that you might be interested in learning how to wash and dry cotton cashmere clothing. The first reason is that you have bought (or otherwise acquired) an article of clothing that you like but that's made of cotton cashmere and...
10 Tips for Teachers for the First Week of School Starting the new school year is a time that is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Although kids don't realize it, the first week of school is as thrilling and overwhelming for teachers as it is...
Caffeine is a serious drug. For those of us who drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages every day, quitting the habit can be difficult. Here are 6 simple tricks to getting rid of headaches.
How to Encourage Kids to Go To College The reality of today's world is that it is a whole lot easier to get a job that can support you if you have a college degree than if you don't. No, a college degree isn't a necessity to getting a...
Narcissistic wounds are something which not many people know by name but which many people are experiencing in their lives today. These are psychological wounds that may be inflicted upon a person in early childhood and which go on to affect their...
When we talk about financial planning, we usually think in terms of the future. After all, that's what "planning" is all about. But in order to make the best decisions for our financial futures, we also have to address issues related to our past...
Here are some pointers for backing down gracefully to end an argument.
What can you do to naturally induce labor? This article discusses relaxing, having sex, exercising or stretching, and other natural ways to get those contractions going.
The key to finding a good babysitter is know exactly what the term "good babysitter" means to you. After identifying the key qualities of what you want in a good babysitter, you'll be in a much stronger position to find someone that you like to...
You love ice cream. It's a terrific summer treat and can be comforting even on a winter's day if it's made into a sundae or added to the top of a mug of hot chocolate. But ice cream is also not the healthiest thing in the world for you so you may be...
How can you tell if your mushrooms have gone bad, and how long do they last in the fridge? Get your urgent mushroom-related questions answered here.
I was a weird little kid. It's okay, I'm the first to admit it. I was saying my first words before I was six months old. I was more likely to take care of my younger siblings than to go out and play. And I liked spinach. Specifically, I liked...
We all want that whiter, brighter smile. Sure, it's something that we want partially because the television commercials sell it to us and we're avid consumers of products that will make us prettier. But the truth is that white teeth naturally appeal...