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I am an avid bookcrosser who heard about this site from a friend. Looking forward to trying it out.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Weddings (Other) How to survive wedding dramas: 2 of 8
Surviving your wedding dramas?There are many things that can happen at a wedding that can easily become a drama, but there are a few things that may ease them from the offset. So there is less for you to worry about. As an impending bride (12 weeks woohoo!).I had not thought of many of these but they are worth looking at. I h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rain: 66 of 252
DarknessI sit alone in the darkness,listening to the rain.Patter on the window,quietens my brain.The melodic sound of water on glass...There is never silence in the darkness,noise envelops all.True serenity never comes,I feel so small.The melodic sound of water on glass...But I dream and I cry,to the still of the dark.To the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Valentine's day crafts for children: 6 of 19
St. Valentines Day.Want something to do with the kids and /or keep them occupied.How about making these simple 'Heart-shaped' biscuits or 'Heart-shaped' frames.Get a simple biscuit recipe for the Heart-shaped biscuits. For example...Recipe for gingerbread biscuits:350g Plain flour1 teaspoon of baking powder1 teaspoon of cinna... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Crafts: How to make paper: 2 of 6
Simple paper-making.You can make paper from re-cycled materials i.e.; sugar paper, leaves, newspaper, pot pourri (mashed up), computer paper etc. Kids can make paper simply, but will need a little assistance with the hazardous parts of the activity.You will need:A Staple Gun.Use of a Kitchen Blender.A Rolling pin.A Wooden Pic... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Good chick flicks: 24 of 71
The secret to good Chick flik's is the right amount of story with enough turn in story to keep our attention peaked. We are not averse to the occasional unadulterated blub into our handkerchief, but we also need a good reason and of course a little bit of eye candy can always keep our interest too!My favourite Chick Fliks are... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Spring crafts for kids and families: 4 of 11
Making a simple Mosaic Birdbath.Children of all ages are interested and amazed by birds. If you make a bird bath for them, perhaps they will get a closer look at them and they will also have had a chance to get mucky and make something crafty, as all children pray to do!To make a birdbath you will need:Oven bake clay / FimoVa... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Types of wedding cakes: 2 of 5
When most of us think of wedding cakes, we think of a three tiered cake in white icing with pillars and flowers. I had to write this article to get people to look into it and think outside of the box. I was I was really suprised by the range and variety of wedding cakes out there.I went to look for my own wedding cake at the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Do-it-yourself wedding invitations: 13 of 28
You're getting married soon and whether you are on a tight budget or just fancy something different. You may be thinking of making your own wedding invites.I made my own invitations a while ago, and I am waiting at the moment to post them, as I am getting married in July.It was such a great idea, we wanted an invitation that ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts The art of Quilling: 2 of 4
There are many types of handmade cards you can make and they are all different and pretty in there own ways.One of the styles of cards I like to make is 'Quilling'.'Quilling' is an enchanting use of paper for decorative purposes. It is an unusual way of working paper,but is very effective. Sometimes it takes a while to perfec... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Attending a bookcrossing convention: 1 of 2
I have not had the pleasure of going to a Bookcrossing Convention yet!But I look forward to the day when one is held locally and I can get the time off from work to go to it!I have however been to a few Bookcrossing Meet-ups!For the none Bookcrosser's amongst us. See the articles here on Bookcrossing, or visit www.bookcrossin... More..