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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to learn to crochet: 2 of 26
To begin, you have to establish your own method of holding the string or yarn. Run the yarn between your pinky and ring finger then wrap it around your index finger and hold it between the index finger and thumb. Using this method gives you tension control. Some people run the yarn between the pinky and ring fingers and simp... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Easy crochet projects for beginners: 2 of 18
Easy crochet projects for beginners require only basic skills. If you can make a chain, turn and double crochet along the chain, a simple receiving blanket is an excellent project and it doesn't take long to finish. Years ago when I was first learning to crochet, receiving blankets were some of my first projects. I used to m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Ideas to recycle your old jeans: 3 of 18
There are more ways to recycle your old jeans than you might imagine. A number of women made quilts out of them because they really do make durable quilts. However, jean quilts are really heavy, along with the fact that denim is thick and hard to sew. Consequently, I had to find another way to recycle our jeans. One of the m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Parents who blame video games for their child's inadequacies - Do your research: 2 of 9
Who are the parents who allow their kids to play these games? Don't these parents realize that these games are rated M for a reason? How are we, as a society, supposed to function if parents don't take responsibility for what their kids do in their own home? These are just games. An adult knows the difference between fantasy... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts A guide to crocheting baby blanket patterns: 1 of 4
Hospitals always appreciate the women who donate crocheted baby blankets to their nursery. These soft little blankets help the babies feel warm and secure. There are a number of different patterns to choose from and they're really easy to make. Always use baby yarn for baby blankets because even though yarn is quite soft, tw... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Memories: How I learned to knit: 9 of 24
Learning to knit was difficult for me, but it became an obsession after my mother died. Memories of my mother all included images of her with knitting needles and a happy smile. I always took the items she knitted for granted as there were so many of them. It had never occurred to me to save any of them as she was constantly... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Tips for starting an antique furniture collection: 3 of 7
Starting an antique furniture collection can be quite simple once you learn the differing terminology. It is important to be able to recognize the best in order to grade antique furniture. Buffet and sideboards are basically the same thing. A buffet is actually a small sideboard used for storing dishes and utensils. Some hav... More..