Nook Accessories
Addons and Extras for the Nook Personalizing your Nook could be as easy as a new cover or a new skin. Protecting your Nook could mean choosing a soft case or hard case. A new power adapter to replace the…
Sandy Peaks
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Epergne
The Elegant Epergne An Epergne is an ornate, formal centerpiece used to both display and serve food. It is both an efficient and convenient food receptacle and also an elaborate and opulent decorative piece. The word ‘epergne’ originates from the…
Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane – The Greatest Movie of All Time? With Citizen Kane, Orson Welles created a unique moment in Cinema History, considered by many as the ‘Greatest Movie of All Time.’ True or not, Citizen Kane shook up the studios,…
PotPourri Gifts
PotPourri Definition Potpourri is a subtle mixture of dried flower and plants scented and spiced as a colorful aromatic room freshener. It was originally used in previous centuries to mask bad odors within rooms; elaborate containers and vessels filled with…
What to Put in a Bug Out Bag
Why a Bug Out Bag? Bugout Bag, Go-kit, grab-and-go bag, 72-hour kit, molle bag. Whatever you call it, a bug out bag must carry emergency supplies for at least three days. Why 72 Hours? That is the length of time…
How to Make Fascinators
What is a Fascinator? A Fascinator is a small, decorative headpiece worn by women on formal occasions. It may comprise a small hat or a large coill or layering of material via a band, clip, pin or comb. Materials to…
Cast Iron Trivets
Cast Iron Trivets – What Are They? Trivets are small flat surfaces for keeping hot pans and pots off countertops and tables. They may be made from steel, wood, ceramics, tiles or any material which can withstand heat. Historically, this…
Cast Iron Teapots
Tetsubin – Cast Iron Teapot Cast Iron Teapots, known as Tetsubin, originated in Asia – cast iron distributes heat more evenly and the water will stay hot for longer. Teapots made of cast iron will last a lifetime if cared…
General Radiotelephone Operator License
Taking the GROL Exam Will you be taking the FCC GROL exam soon? The FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License is an important step in a career in Communications; it is a complex exam and with so much that could be…
Baby Costumes for Halloween
Baby and Toddler Costumes for Halloween and Parties Baby Costumes for Halloween are just the thing for taking baby trick-or-treating or to a party. What could be cuter than Baby dressed as a bee or a flower or any one…
