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2010-02-25T20:01:00.004-05:00

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2010-02-05T10:19:00.009-05:00

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Learn to Read FREE the Montessori Way

2010-01-06T08:47:00.005-05:00

If You are Looking for a Good Online Learn to Read Program...This is the One for You! A Wonderful Beginners Reading Program that Your Kids will Love...Even a Mother & Baby Could Have an Enjoyable Time Working Through the Lessons Just for Fun.

Diagnosed With Cancer?

2010-01-02T00:32:00.001-05:00

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2009-12-29T09:41:00.003-05:00

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Feather Styles & Uses

2009-06-13T08:20:00.004-04:00

With so many feather styles to choose from, deciding on a particular style can be a surprising difficult task, especially if you have never purchased feathers before. The Options are Many and although not set in stone, some feathers work better for different uses. If you have never purchased feathers before or would like to know more about common uses...then this page is for you...
Tell Me More About Feather Styles & Uses.

Protecting Your Privacy Online - Important Tips to Safeguard Your Financial Info

2009-05-24T09:16:00.003-04:00

Protecting Your Privacy Online - is Your Personal Responsiblity and Can Easily be Accomplished if You Follow these Helpful Guidelines. Think Smart When Placing Orders Online to Ensure Safe Transactions.

* Only Use Credit Cards Online from Companies that Promise Fraud Protection & Will Not Charge or Reimburse You for Acts of Theft.

* If Possible, Use Credit Cards that Have Smaller Limits. This Way, if Your Card Falls into the Wrong Hands, Their Actions Will Quickly End Once the Balance is Reached.

* Consider Signing Up for Lifeline or a Program Your Credit Card Company May Offer Where Transactions are Confirmed by Phone 1st.

* If You use Online Banking, Sign Up for Free Email Notifications to Recieve an Email Every Time Your Bank Balance Changes. Some Banks Will do This for Withdrawals & Deposits too.

* Open an Account With Paypal to Use for All Online Transactions. This Way, You Receive the Extra Benefit of Not Giving Out Your Credit Card Info to Multiple Websites Plus You Recieve Claim Protection in the Event that if You Do Have a Problem With a Product, Service, or Website, They Can Help You Correct it.

* Pay Special Attention to the Browser Address When Placing Your Order Online to be Sure it is Being Directed Correctly & Stays Secure. If Your Browser Shows an Error, Seems to be Being Misdirected or Acts Strangely, Close it Immediately & Either Retry Later or Check to Confirm that the Order Actually Really Did Go Through.

Be Especially Careful With Emails - Never Believe that Emails Sent from Banks or Financial Institutions are Legit. This is the Number One Way that Hackers Steal Customer Information Online. Remember, that These Emails Will Look Real too but the Actual Links will be Different and Will Redirect You to Another Website. If you are Tricked & They get Your Login Info, They Could Empty Your Bank Account(s) Before You Realize What's Happening. To be Safe, Always Visit Your Banks Website Directly by Using Your Browser and Only Click on Links in an Email When You are Absolutely Sure it is From Your Bank.

Interesting Animal Studies Could Bring Hope to Americans Currently Suffering With Sickness & Diseases

2009-05-02T23:43:00.006-04:00

The Pottenger Cat Experiments

One of the best known studies of Raw vs Cooked Foods with animals was a 10 yr research project using 900 cats. Dr Pottenger fed all 900 cats the same food, the only difference being that one group recieved it raw, while the other recieved it cooked.

The cats that were feed the uncooked raw, living foods produced Healthy Kittens year after year with No ill Health or Premature Deaths. But the cats fed the same food, only cooked, developed Heart Disease, Cancer, Kidney & Thyroid Diesease, Pneumonia, Paralysis, Loss of Teeth, Arthritis, Birthing Difficulties, Diminished Sexual Interest, Diarrhea, Irritability, Liver Problems, & Osteoporosis, (the same diseases common in our American cooked-food culture).

The 1st Generation of kittens from cats fed cooked food were Sick & Abnormal, the 2nd Generation were often born Diseased or Dead, & by the 3rd generation, the Mothers were Sterile!

published in the 1946 American Journal of Orthodontics & Oral Surgery

The Great American Rat Experiment:
Raw Food vs the Cooked American Diet

“It has been found that a group of rats were fed diets of Raw Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts & Whole Grains from birth grew into completely healthy specimens & never suffered from any disease. They were never ill. They grew rapidly, but never became Fat, Mated with Enthusiasm & had Healthy Offspring. They were always gently Affectionate & Playful & lived in perfect harmony with each other. Upon reaching an old age, equivalent to 80 years in humans, these rats were put to death & autopsied. At that advanced age their Organs, Glands, Tissues & all Body Processes appeared to be in perfect condition without any sign of aging or deterioration.

“A 2nd companion group of rats were fed a diet comparable to that of the average American & included White Bread, Cooked Foods, Meats, Milk, Salt, Soft Drinks, Candies, Cakes, Vitamins & Other Supplements, Medicines for their ailments, etc. During their lifetime these rats became Fat & from the earliest age, contracted most of the diseases of modern American society including Colds, Fever, Pnemonia, Poor Vision, Cataracts, Heart Disease, Arthritis, Cancer & many more.

“Most of this group died prematurely at ealy ages but during their lifetime most of them were Vicious, Snarling Beasts, Fighting with one another, Stealing one another’s food & attempting to Kill each other. They had to be kept apart to prevent totaL destruction of the entire group. Their offspring were all sick & exhibited the same general characteristics as the parents.

“As this group of rats died one by one or in epidemics or various diseases, autopsies were performed revealing extensive degenerative conditions in every part of their bodies. All Organs, Gland & Tissues, were affected as were the Skin, Hair, Blood & Nervous System. They were all truly total physical & nervous wrecks. The same conditions existed in the few which survived the full duration of the experiment.

“A 3rd companion group of rats was fed the same diet as the 2nd group to an age equivalent to about 40 years in humans. They displayed the same general symptons of the 2nd group - being Sick & Vicious so that they had to be separated to prevent them from Killing each other & Stealing one another’s food.

“At the end of this initial period all rats in this group were placed on a strict fast, with only water to drink for a period of several days. Then they recieved the Natural (Raw) Diet of the 1st group of rats. Theis diet was alternated with periods of fasting & within 1 month the behavioral pattern had changed completely so that the now Docile, Affectionate, Playful Creatures were once again able to live together in a harmonious society & from this point on never suffered any illness.

“Several rats werre put to death & autopsied at the end of the initial period revealing the same general deterioration as that exhibited in the 2nd group of rats. However, the ramaining rats lived out the full duation of the experiment, to the equivalent of 80 years in humans, & when they were autopsied ther were no signs of aging of deterioration of disease - just as those in the 1st group. The obvious disease, degeneration & deterioration of the body parts evident in the 1st half of life had been completely reversed & excellent health restored.

“The same principles apply to human life as there is only 1 Truth. This it may be concluded that sick people may be restored to health simply by choosing the Proper Diet, Fasting, & Observing the Other Rules of Health. There is no mystery. There is no external force that will help - all healing being accomplished within the body by the body in accordance with the Laws of Organic Life & Health.

Excerped from the book Goldat, by Lewis E. Cook, Jr. & Junkp Yasui

New Bridal Items for the Perfect Wedding Reception...

2009-05-01T02:19:00.006-04:00

What's New - Now In Stock
Ostrich Feather Wedding Pen Sets	Peacock Feather Wreath
Wedding Bulletins	Mariage Certificate
White Heart Satin Ring Pillow	Wedding Kissing Bell - Gold
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2008-06-19T20:18:00.003-04:00

What's New - Now In Stock
New Christian Prints	New Tote Bags	New Framed Pictures
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Bulk Herbs and Spices - By the lb - Discounted Prices

2007-04-07T00:41:00.000-04:00

Currently Selling 500+ Bulk Herbs and Spices..by the Pound at Discounted Prices...Plus Heirloom Garden Seeds, Sprouters & Capsule Fillers! Shipping is Only $5.75 for Any Size Order to Any US Address. We Carry Only All Natural, Unsprayed, Bulk Herbs & Spices! Orders Can be Placed Either Online or by Mail.

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New Item...Barf Buddy Puke Bucket for Hospitals, Classrooms, Restaurants, Parties, etc

2005-10-08T15:44:00.000-04:00

Anyone who has a Small Child, Sick Friend, or is Prone to Car Sickness will Appreciate These! Show You Care with a Sense of Humor by Keeping Extra Buckets in the Car, at Your Workplace, or Nearby the Medicine Cabinet. Perfect for Hospitals, Restaurants, Classrooms, or the Doctors Office, Easter Baskets?...Only Kidding! Plan for the Worst or Gag Gift Your Friends with a Barf Buddy Puke Bucket Today...Only $1.99 ea!

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Fluoridation, Cancer: Did Researchers Ask The Right Questions?

2005-08-24T07:38:00.001-04:00

When health officials decided to add fluoride to the water supply of Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1945, they plunged ahead despite the lack of a rigorous, large-scale study of the risks and benefits. And for most of the next 60 years, fluoridation research has gone pretty much like that. It has not been science's finest hour.

Questions about fluoridation have returned with renewed vigor because of allegations of scientific misconduct against a prominent researcher at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. The Environmental Working Group, an advocacy organization in Washington, charged last month that Chester Douglass misrepresented an unpublished study about bone cancer and fluoridated tap water. In written testimony to the National Research Council last year, Dr. Douglass said he had found no evidence that fluoridation increased risk of osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. But a 2001 study he cited, and oversaw, found that boys who drink fluoridated water have a greater risk of developing the disease. (Dr. Douglass did not respond to requests for comment.)

More interesting than what Dr. Douglass said or didn't say, however, is the study he swept under the rug. It was conducted by one of his doctoral students, Elise Bassin. She started with the same raw data as her mentor -- 139 people with osteosarcoma and 280 healthy "controls" -- but saw a way to improve on it. Since most of the 400 people diagnosed in the U.S. each year with osteosarcoma are kids, and since any ill effect of fluoride would likely come when bones are growing most quickly, she focused on the 91 patients who were under 20.

Her result: Among boys drinking water with 30% to 99% of the fluoride levels recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk of osteosarcoma was estimated to be five times as great as among boys drinking nonfluoridated water. At 100% or more, the risk was an estimated seven times as high. The association was greatest for boys six to eight.

SCIENCE JOURNAL - By SHARON BEGLEY

Simple Kid Friendly Recipes - Our Favorites

2005-08-18T01:56:00.000-04:00

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Giant Super Bubble Liquid

3 Cups Liquid Dish Soap
5 Cups Water
3 Teaspoons Glycerine (Local Drugstore)

The Secret to Giant Bubbles is to Let it Sit for Several Hours. A Giant Buble Ring Can be Made by Cutting Out the Center of a Large Plastic Cover or Tying 2 Sticks (10 o'clock & 3 o'clock Approx)
to a Cotton Shoelace. The Bottom Half of the Shoelace Should Droop & be a Continuous Circle. Load Your Ring With Bubble Liquid & Hold in the Air for the Wind to Pass Through or Gently Move Through the Air to Allow the Bubble to Take Shape.

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Easy Popcorn Balls or Faddle

1/2 Cup Popped Popcorn - Salted
1/2 Cup Honey - Simmer 10 Minutes
Pour Over Popcorn & Stir Quickly.
Butter Hands to Shape into Balls.

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Yummy Blueberry Swirl

1 Cup Frozen Blueberries
2 Bananas
1 Cup Cottage Cheese
1 Tablespoon Sugar

Mix in Blender till Smooth & Eat!

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Easy Play Dough

2 Cups Flour
1/2 Cup Salt (Optional)
2 Teaspoons Oil
1/2 Cup Water
Food Coloring as Desired

Mix Flour & Salt...Add Water, Oil, & Food Coloring. Mix Adding More Water a Little at a Time Only if Necessary. Knead Till Smooth. Can be Kept in an Air Tight Container for a Few Days.

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Fudgy Boil Cookies - No Bake

1 Cups Sugar
4 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
8 Tablespoon Butter
8 Tablespoon Milk

Boi for 1 Minute Stirring Constantly.
Remove From Heat & Add the Following:

8 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Pinch of Salt
3 Cups Quick Oatmeal

Stir & Drop by Spoonfuls Onto Wax Paper.
Taste Test at Least 1 Before Cooled...Yummy!

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The Best Homemade Granola

5 Cups Quick Oats
1/2 Cup Dry Milk (Optional)
1/2 Cup Raisins (Optional)
3/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt

1/3 Cup Honey
1/3 Cup Oil
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar

Stir Dry Mix Together in Large Bowl Heat Honey, Oil, & Brown Sugar to Boiling. Remove from Heat & Stir Into Dry Ingredients.

Note: If You Boil the Liquid Ingredients a Few Minutes, it Will be Like Nugets in the Granola. Also, You May Bake at 375 for 10 Minutes if Desired.

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Indian Chief Headdress War Bonnet - How to Guide with Basic Directions

2005-08-14T13:11:00.000-04:00

Materials Needed:

30 Imitation Eagle Feathers (15 Left, 15 Right)
Soft Fluffy Feathers - Large Marabou Work Good
Strip of Thin Leather, Cloth, or Felt
Thread, String, or Dental Floss
Shoe or Other Strong Type Glue
Horse Tail Hair or Similar
Red Flannel

Eagle Feather Preparation:

2" Above Stem Bottom Place Several Small Feathers (Fluff Facing UpTowards the Top) Around Stem to Make Ruff. Wrap Thread Around Stems for a 1/2 - 1" & Tie Off. Glue if Needed.

If Possible, Cut Away 1/2 of the Eagle Quill Bottom End for 1 1/2". Bend this 1 1/2" End Up into the Hole of the Quill End to Make a Small Loop or You can Skip this Step & Instead Wrap the Quill End With a 4 x 1/8" Piece of Leather, Cloth or Felt Folded Over the End (This Will be Your Quill End Loop). Wrap the Felt With Thread for the Length of 2" & Tie Off. Again Glue if Needed.

If Desired, You Can Now Add a Few Small Feathers to Make a Fluff at the Eagle Feathers, by Gluing Them to the Underside. They Should Stick Out Enough to be Seen from the Front 1-2 Inches. Her is Where You Would Add the Thin Tuft of Horse Hair to the End of the Eagle Feather. This Should be Attached on the Mid Section of the Underneath Side of the Feather by Carefully Wraping & Tying. Try to Not Disturb the Mid Section of the Eagle Feather to Much. The Tuft can be Dyed (Try Markers) & Extend Up Above the Eagle Feather Tip at Least a Few Inches.

Repeat the Above Directions for All 30 Eagle Feathers.

Headband Directions:

Make a Strip of Leather, Heavy Cloth or Felt 23" x 2 1/2" Sizing it to Fit Around Your Head. Sew Ends Together to Make a Headband. Divide the Band into 30 Even Spaces Keeping a Focus on the Imaginary Middle Line. Mark off 2 Dots on Both Sides of the Dividing Line for Each of the 30 Spaces. Poke 60 Holes into the Headband. These Will be Used to Lace the Feathers Onto the Headband & Should not be too Close to the Edge. It's Important that You Leave a Space Below the Feather Tips for the Beaded Row to Fit.

Lay the 30 Eagle Feather in a Row, Choosing the Largest & Nicest for the Front Center. Be Sure to Lay Out the Left Feathers to the Left Side & Right Feathers to the Right. Switch Them Around Until You Have the Best Look. Remember, the Feathers Farthest Left or Right Will be in the Back of the Headdress.

Final Instructions:

Hold the Headband Strip, & Attach the Feathers in an Upside Down Hanging Fashion, if Possible While the Prepared Eagle Feathers are Strung into the Band. Begin at the Center Front by Putting the Lace or String in Through Your 1st Hole. Continue the String Through the Quill End Loop of the Feather, then Back through the Next Hole, Adding the 15 Feathers to the Left Side, & Then the 15 Feathers to the Right Being Sure to Work From the Center for the Right Side. Use the 2nd Row of Holes to Lace in a Reinforcement Line Being Sure to Line Up the Holes so The Feathers are in a Straight Position.

The Next Part is the Hardest. Each Feather Needs to be Spaced Evenly so That they Stand Nice & Tall Bowing Out Slightly Towards the Top. You Must Pass a Needle & Thread Through the Quill About Half Way Up the Length of the Eagle Feather. It Should be Done on the Inside of the War Bonnet so that it Doesn't Show on the Front. If You Pre-Poke the Quills With a Needle 1st, Fishing Line May be Used. Thread Through all Feathers & Loosely Tie at the Back. Evenly Spread the Feathers Around to form the Traditional Indian Chief Headdress Look that Should Be Not More Then a 20" Diameter.

Now Add a Beaded Band, Ribbon or Similar Type Decoration to the Front of the Headband With Thread or Glue. This Should Extend Around to the Sides but Not All the Way Around to the Back

Attach 2 Stiff Leather Circles (Ear Targets) to the Headband in Front of Where You Would See the Ears from the Front but not Over Them. Traditionally, these Circles are Larger then the Width of the Headband.

Make 2 Ear Plumes Out of Material Strips, Fake Fur, or Long Feathers Using Beads or Wraping & Lacing Over the Ends to Make a Tassel. Attach These to the Center of the Target Circles by Sewing. These Should Hang Freely.

Notes: Although Eagle Feathers are Traditional, Dyed Turkey Feathers can be Used as Well. Color Combinations are Your Preference & You can Get Ideas by Doing an Image Search on Google. Also, the Indian Chief War Bonnet Below does not Include the Marabou Fluffs.

SmileyMe.Com...Sells Imitation Eagle Feathers for This Project!

Ostrich Feather Wedding Centerpieces - How to Choose Guide - Tips, Ideas, & Advice

2005-08-12T23:22:00.000-04:00

The Hottest Trend in Weddings These Days is Ostrich Feather Centerpieces. They are Gorgeous & Every Bride to Be is Looking for Them. The Questions are Almost Always the Same...

How Many Ostrich Feathers Should I Order for Each Vase?
Should They All be the Same Length or in Different Sizes?
I'm Having Trouble Finding a Good Source for Ostrich Feathers?
Which Style of Ostrich Feathers Look the Prettiest, Drabs or Femina?

For Brides Asking the Tough Questions, I'm Here to Help!

The 1st Decision & Probably the Easiest Question to Answer is Color? Most Brides Want White! The 2nd Question is How Many Ostrich Feathers do I Need for Each Centerpiece? Again, this is a Preference Question & the Bride Needs to Think this Out. These Days, the Average Ostrich Feather Centerpiece is About 13 Feathers. Depending on the Feather Style & Size,
this Number can Be More or Less.

We Sell Ostrich Feathers to Brides Regularly so We've Seen Every Style, Color, & Size. My Personal Suggestion...Go for the Femina if You can Afford it. These are the Widest & Most Fluffy. If White Ostrich Feathers are What You Want, the Femina Ostrich Feathers are the Purest of the White.

If Budget Just Doesn't Allow the Extra Cost, the Ostrich Drab Feathers are a Good 2nd Choice. Affordability Wise, these are the Best. Ostrich Drabs are Still Fairly Wide & Uniform & Include More Feathers per Pound. The Main Difference is that Ostrich Drabs have a Slightly Darker Main Stem Very Similar to a Light Beige. This is really No Problem & Many Brides Use These for Their Wedding Receptions & Absolutely Love Them.

Lastly, I Would Like to Suggest an Option for Brides where Cost is the Decidng Factor. This One Idea has Helped many a Bride.. .After the Wedding, Put a Few Aside for Keepsakes...& Sell the Rest. There is Almost Always a Friend or Relative at the Wedding that will be Planning Their Own Wedding Soon & Once they See How Beautiful These Looked at Your Wedding, Nothing Else Will Compare.

For Now at Least, Ostrich Feather Wedding Centerpieces are Hot & Everyone Wants Them so the Opportunity to collect Them Up Neatly & Resell Them is in Your Favor. With the Advent of Ebay, You Should Have No Problem Recouping at Least a Portion of You Initial Investment & the Next Bride Will Only Thank You for Making Her Wedding Centerpieces More Affordable too.

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Brides & Wedding Planners Love Our Feathers!

How to Make A Christmas Feather Tree - 4 Styles

2005-08-06T15:52:00.000-04:00

How to Make A Christmas Feather Tree - 4 Styles
So You Want to Make a Feather Christmas Tree? These are All the Rage & a Hot Item These Days...A Perfect Family Project for Gift Giving, Selling, or Keeping. Christmas Feather Trees are Easy to Make & a Great Conversation Piece. Options are Many & if You Have a Little Craft Sense, A Good Eye, & Have Previously Put Together a Fake Christmas Tree, This Should be an Easy Craft Project for You!

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Marabou Feather Tree (Easy)
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This an Easy Craft Project for Small Children & the Options are Endless in How the Final Look Will be. Use Whatever Color & Style Small Feather that You Prefer. (Turkey Marabou Work Well)

Begin by Making a Cone Shaped Base. This Can be Done With a Stiffer Paper & Staples or Glue or if You Want to Skip this Step, Buy a Styrofoam Cone. This Tree Can be Any Size Desired.

Use a Glue Gun or Other Type Glue to Begin Adding Feathers Close Together to the Base in Rows Proceeding Up to the Next Row as Each One is Finished. Feathers Should be Glued at the Stem in an Upside Down Fashion with the Natural Curve of the Feather Facing Down & Out. This Will give Your Tree a Fluffy Look Similar to the Branckes of a Regular Tree. Feather Sizes can Be Stagered to Give a More Natural Look or Exactly the Same. Always Be Sure to Cover the Previous Glue Row as You Proceed to the Top so That All You See is the Feather Fluff.

Children Will Love this Simple Feather Tree Project & can Have Even More Fun by Decorating these With Pom Poms, Sequins, Bird Seed, or Whatever They Desire.

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Pine Cone Feather Tree - Easy
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Using the Instructions Above, a Feather Chritmas Tree can Also be Made Using a Large Flat Bottomed Pine Cone. Just Glue as Many Feathers as to Each Tip of the Pine Cone Working From the Bottom to the Top.

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Old Fashioned Christmas Feather Tree (Hardest)
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The Basic Concept Goes Like This. You Need the Following:

Main Stem or Trunk which can be Made from a Wooden Dowel with or without Drilled Branch Holes or Heavy Guage Wire. Either Will Work but it is Suggested that Wooded Dowels be Used for Taller Trees.

Branches Made of Wire Stems Covered With Feathers Continuously Wrapped Along the Entire Length. Branches Should be in Several Lengths Using the Larger Ones as You Move to the Bottom of the Tree, Again Similar to the Fake Christmas Tree Layout. Each Section of the Tree Should Have a Few or Many Branches of Similar Size Depending on the Fullness of the Tree Desired.

A Heavy Base Made of a Chuck of Wood or Heavy Flower Pot filled With Concrete, Plaster of Paris, or Stones Strong Enough to Support Your Christmas Feather Tree.

General Supplies:

Goose Biot Feathers
Gauge Wire (18-24 Guage is Suggested)
Wooden Dowel
Clay Pot filled with Cement, Plaster, or Stones
Floral Tape
Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
Other Tacky Craft Glue
Brown Crepe Paper Streamer

Optional:

Holly Berries, Beads, or Other Craft Item for Branch Ends.

Directions:

Use of Goose Biot Feathers are Traditional but Could be Substituted With Other Feather Styles that have a Flexible Stem Such as Turkey Marabou.

1st Decide How Tall You Would Like Your Christmas Tree to Be & Cut the 18-Gauge Wire or Dowel for the Center Stem to the Length Desired.

2nd Decide How Many Branches You Want to Have for Each Row. Old Fashioned Feather Trees have 3 or 4 Branches on Each Tier, & 5 or More on the Bottom of Taller Trees. Personal Preference is Key Here. Drawing Your Tree on Paper May be Very Helpful in Determining What Works for You. Each Branch Should Have a 5" Unwraped End which will be Wrapped Around the Tree Trunk Later. In Other Words, a 2" Branch Should be Made with a Wire that is 7" Long. Each Row Should be Approx. 2" Longer or More as You Proceed to the Bottom of the Tree. Also Remember to Feather the Top Few Inches of Your Trunk Stem.

Instructions for Making Branches:

If You are Including a Holly Berry at the Tip of Each Branch, Place Your Berry Wire Along Side of Your Wire & Wrap Both Together With Floral Tape. You can Do this With Any Type of Bead or Decoration as Long as it is Set on a Wire 1st & Floral Taped On. Do this for Every Branch & The Trunk Top. Use Glue on Floral Tape End if Desired.

Floral Tape the Tip (Thinner End) of the Feather to the Branch Next to the Holly Berry & Tack Glue. The Long End of the Feather Should be Hanging off Along Side of the Berry. This Will Seem Backwards but You are Basically Tucking the Feather Tip in Under the Rest of the Feather that Will Wrap Around the Wire. Now You Can Begin Wrapping the Feather Around the Branch by Starting to Wind the Feather Right Next to the Holly Berry in a Somewhat Tight & Close Manner. Try not to Leave any Spaces or Gaps as You Continue to Wrap the Feather in the Direction of the Other End. An Average Feather will Only Cover 1" or so of the Branch. Be Sure to Floral Tape the End Also Catching the Next Feather in Under the Tape as Done Previously. Secure the Final Feather with Floral Tape & Tack with Glue if Necessary Remembering to Leave a 5" Unwrapped Wire End.

Tree Assembly:

Layout Your Trunk Stem Placing the Branches Alongside Keeping Them Evenly Spaced from Row to Row. Mark Where the Branches Should Connect on the Stem. Now Place the Unbent Highest Branches Along the Stem (Evenly Spaced Around Stem) Wrap a Length of 12" Plus Wire Around the Stem & Continue to Wire in a Spiraling Down Fashion to be Sure & Catch the Entire 5" Excess of the Section of Unfeathered Wire.

You Can Now Add a Layer of Brown Crepe Paper Starting Just Below the Branches & Again Spiraling Down Over the Wired Trunk. Continue to Add the Remaining Rows of Branches & Crepe Paper till Your Christmas Feather Tree is Completed. Be Sure to Tack Glue as Needed.

If Using a Clay Pot With Cement, Mix Enough Cement to Fill it Almost to the Top. Place the Truck of Your Tree Into the Cement While Still Wet & Brace or Hold as Needed. Another Option is to Poke Something into the Cement Making a Hole Big Enough for the Trunk to be Added Later. Wood Blocks can be Drilled Accordingly.

Now & Finally...the Fun Part, Bend the Branches Down to Reflect that Old Fashioned Heirloom Feather Christmas Tree Style!

Important Note: Feel Free to Do a Sample Branch or Smaller Sample Tree Just to Get a Feel for This Project & Don't be Afraid to Use Glue or Longer Wires Since These can be Cut Later.

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Glitter Christmas Tree (Medium)
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For a Modern Look, Make a Glitter Tree Using the Instructions Above for the Old Fashioned Feather Tree but Instead of Feathers, Wrap Metallic Christmas Garland Around the Wire Frame.

The Real Survivor - A TV Show Idea for the Next Series

2005-05-14T08:10:00.000-04:00

Six married men will be dropped on an island with one car and 4 kids each for six weeks. Each kid will play two sports and either take music or dance classes. There is no fast food. Each man must take care of his 4 kids; keep his assigned house clean, correct all homework, complete science projects, cook, do laundry, and pay a list of "pretend" bills with not enough money. In addition...each man will have to budget in money for groceries each week.

Each man must also take each child to a doctor's appointment, a dentist appointment, and an appointment for a haircut. He must also make cookies or cupcakes for a social function. Each man will be responsible for decorating his own assigned house, planting flowers outside and keep it presentable at all times. The men will only have access to television when the kids are asleep and all chores are done. There is only one TV between them.

Each father will be required to know all of the words to every stupid song that comes on TV and the name of each and every repulsive character on cartoons. The men must daily: shave their legs and underarms, and wear makeup which they will apply themselves either while driving or making four lunches. They must adorn themselves with jewelry, wear uncomfortable, yet stylish shoes, keep their nails polished and eyebrows groomed. During one of the six weeks, they will have to endure severe stomach cramps, back aches, and have extreme, unexplained mood swings but must never complain or slow down from other duties.

They must attend weekly PTA meetings, church, and find time at least once to spend the afternoon at the park or a similar setting. He will need to pray with the children each night, bathe them, dress them, brush their teeth and comb their hair each morning by 7:00. A test will be given at the end of the six weeks, and each father will be required to know all of the following information: each child's birthday, height, weight, shoe size, clothes size and doctor's name. Also the child's weight at birth, length, time of birth, and length of labor. Also each child's favorite color, middle name, favorite snack, favorite song, favorite drink, favorite toy, biggest fear and what they want to be when they grow up.

They must clean up after their sick children at 3:00 a.m. and then spend the remainder of the day tending to that child and waiting on them hand and foot until they are better. Each man will have to make an Indian hut model with six toothpicks, a tortilla and one marker; and get a 4 year old to eat a serving of peas. The kids vote them off the island based on performance. The last man wins only if...he still has enough energy to be intimate with his spouse at a moments notice. If the last man does win, he can play the game over and over and over again for the next 18-25 years...eventually earning the right to be called Mother!

Getting Healthy - Lose Weight - Tools for Success!

2005-05-03T12:11:00.000-04:00

Nutrawatch Online Calorie Counter - A Free and Easy Diet Journal for Counting Calories, Carbs, Fats, Protein & Salt Intake. Upgrade to Track Daily Excercise, Measurments, & Weight Results too.

The Lords Table - Stop Overeating! - Free Online, Interactive 60 Day Course will Help You Find Freedom from Bad Eating Habits. Lose the Guilt, Shame, & the Weight.

Food Pyramid Tracker - is an Online Dietary and Physical Activity Assessment Tool. The Food Calories vs Energy Balance Feature Automatically Calculates Weight Loss or Gain based on Your Food Intake & Excersize Routine. This a Free Service based on the New USDA Food Pyramid Guidelines.

Indian Feathers, Eagle Feathers, Native American Feathers, Imitation Fancy Feathers

2005-04-16T16:56:00.001-04:00

SmileyMe.Com has Added Bulk Eagle Feathers to its Product Line.

Eagle Feathers Can Now be Purchased by the Pound. Each 1 lb Pkg has Approx. 275 Feathers & Can be Ordered in Left, Right, or Mixed Styles.

Smaller 10 pc Pkgs are Also Available!

Simple Stevia Recipes from www.BulkHerbsandSpice.Com

2005-04-13T19:38:00.002-04:00

Simple Stevia Recipes

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Liquid Stevia

Mix: 1 Teaspoon White Stevia Extract with
3 Tablespoons Water Store in Eye Dropper Bottle
for Easy Tea Making. Just Add Drops as Needed.

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Kool Aid Substitute

Mix: 1/2 Teaspoon Stevia Powder & 1 Teaspoon Vitamin C Powder in 1 Coffee Mug Size Cup of Hot or Cold Water. (Hot Disolves Better) Wonderful Anytime but Especially Good for Sickness. I Often add Vitamin Powder to this as Well & the Children Never Complain! If the Green Powder is too Gritty for Your Liking, try Using White Stevia Powder in Place of the Green.

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To Use For Baking:

1 Teaspoon Stevia is Equivalent to 1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Sugar = 1 Teaspoon Stevia

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Stevia Herb Info - NO Fat, No Carbohydrates, & No Calories !

2005-04-13T18:50:00.003-04:00

"Stevia is a 100% All Natural Sweetener"

Stevia has NO Fat, No Carbohydrates, & No Calories. It has been Reported that Stevia Does Not Raise Blood Sugar Levels Making it Perfect for Diabetics, Children, & Anyone Concerned About Weight Gain. If You are Interested in Cavity Prevention, Calorie Intake or Simply Need to Cut Down on Your Sugar or Artificial Sweetener Consumption, Stevia May be the Answer for You.

You can Substitute Stevia in Baking, & Just the Tiny Tip of a Teaspoon is all You Need to Sweeten Your Tea. It also Tastes Better than Aspartame or Saccharine!

The US FDA Says: "Stevioside is Reportedly 250-300 Times Sweeter than Sugar & Contributes NO Calories to the Diet."

The Stevia or Rebaudiana Plant is Available in Several Forms & is Really Just a Matter of Personal Preference. Several Simple Recipes Can be Found at the Bottom of this Page Along With Details on How to Make a Stevia Concentrate Yourself. We've Personnally Been Using Stevia for Many Years & Highly Recommend It. Give Stevia a Try..."You Won't be Disappointed"...Enjoy!

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The Pottenger Cat Experiments - Raw vs Cooked Food

2005-03-09T07:42:00.003-05:00

One of the best known studies of Raw vs Cooked Foods with animals was a 10 yr research project using 900 cats. Dr Pottenger fed all 900 cats the same food, the only difference being that one group recieved it raw, while the other recieved it cooked.

The cats that were feed the uncooked raw, living foods produced Healthy Kittens year after year with No ill Health or Premature Deaths.

But the cats fed the same food, only cooked, developed Heart Disease, Cancer, Kidney & Thyroid Diesease, Pneumonia, Paralysis, Loss of Teeth, Arthritis, Birthing Difficulties, Diminished Sexual Interest, Diarrhea, Irritability, Liver Problems, & Osteoporosis, (the same diseases common in our American cooked-food culture).

The 1st Generation of kittens from cats fed cooked food were Sick & Abnormal, the 2nd Generation were often born Diseased or Dead, & by the 3rd generation, the Mothers were Sterile!

published in the 1946 American Journal of Orthodontics & Oral Surgery

Being Stopped by Police - 2 Important Safety Tips

2005-03-04T10:40:00.000-05:00

When Being Stopped by a Police Officer, 2 Importatnt Safety Tips to Follow:

1 - Use Your Cell Phone to Call *677 to tell the Police Dispatcher that You are Being Stopped & he will Verify that this is a Real Police Officer.

2 - Otherwise, if in a Rural Deserted Type Area, Especially at Night, Put on Flashers & Drive to the Nearest Public Place. Real Police Know You Need to Stay Safe & will Understand.

Don't Allow Yourself to be Tricked into being a Victim as Criminals Often Pretend to be Police to Commit an Act of Violence Against the Unsuspecting.

PS. Calling *677 Would Probably Also be a Good Idea if an Officer Pays a Surprise Visit to Your Home.

Wonderful US & World Map Websites for Learning Geography...the Easy Way!

2005-02-26T10:31:00.000-05:00

www.IKnowThat.Com has a Wonderful Map under Social Studies.It's in puzzle form & as each state is done, it speaks the state name out loud & shows what the state is famous for. My kids love this & even the little ones have learned many of the states already.

www.SheppardSoftware.Com Also has a Good Puzzle Map. There are no State Outlines so placing each state is Definitely More Challenging.

US & World Blank MapsNice Blank World, Country, Continent & US Outline Maps for Printing. Perfect for Testing & Review.

Enjoy!