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What Does Soundex Mean?
By Gena Philibert Ortega Some genealogy websites, including WorldVitalRecords , allow you to search for your ancestor’s name using Soundex. For those who were researching their families prior to the Internet and the availability of the census on subscription websites, Soundex was a familiar way of finding an ancestor in the U.S. Census
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What Does Soundex Mean?
Cool Products to Beat Summer Heat
Freshen up, cool off and beat the summer heat with these Top 10 cooling products from Allegro. Top 10 COOL Products for Summer Cooling Pillows – Hot nights? Get relief from night sweats and hot necks with cooling sensation Chillow pillows. Year-round relief from hormonal sweats or just to cool off during the summer .
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Cool Products to Beat Summer Heat
Sprite from Fantasia 2000’s Firebird Suite, from Liana’s Paper Doll Boutique
Click for the doll. Today I probably won’t have time to create a dress, so I’m just posting an old Boutique ouftit
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Sprite from Fantasia 2000’s Firebird Suite, from Liana’s Paper Doll Boutique
Workroom Association of America – What’s NEW?
What’s new with Workroom Association of America since we last talked? Listen to Mary Ann Plumlee Founder of Workroom Association of America.www.workroomassociation.com Mary Ann Plumlee is the owner of Plumlee-Place Drapery Workshop in Waco, TX, is the founder of Workroom..
How To Choose Birthday Gifts
Choose to the girl’s birthday gifts is that many boys and tried to shine up to the question of girl seems to spend some of the mind! the pretty girls are all fond of sweet things, maybe so, your she stood outside the window doesn’t want to advance, you should know her heart. Now if you want for his birthday and may send a birthday present.
Why infants need educational baby toys
When a baby comes into the world it cannot really do much. A baby cannot lift its hand to touch its nose, a baby cannot focus on small objects. As the infant develops in the first year it will require different types of toys to stimulate and encourage the development of many skills.
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Why infants need educational baby toys
Movie Monday: Lucas
Lately my husband and I have been introducing some of our favorite ’80′s movies to our boys. Most of the time, I’m happy to report, they’re as entertained by them now as we were when we were kids!This week’s flashback came in the form of 1986′s Lucas starring starring the late, Cory Haim
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Beautiful Black Doors (and a Few Random Updates)
This weekend, I painted the doors in J & A’s master bedroom. I must now say that black doors are my new favorite thing. I mean, just a simple coat (or two) of black paint took average, run-of-the-mill doors and turned them into eye-popping design statements.Here’s what the doors looked like before…just your everyday six-panel door.And now….Gorgeous!! I mean, those are no boring doors!I
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VTech MobiGo- Shooting game masquerading as educational game?
Would you purchase a product that billed itself as educational but contained a shooting game? What if you didn’t know a company was including a shooting game with a device you were purchasing? I received a sample of VTech’s newest product, the MobiGo ($59.99) and the Touch & Learn Game Pack cartridge that comes standard with the device
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Gifts for People Trying to Lose Weight
The first day of summer is June 21, which means the next couple of months will be full of weddings and swimsuits. This is also the time where millions of people are looking to lose a couple of pounds, shed baby weight, or do away with those infamous ‘last 5 pounds.’ When searching for gifts for loved ones trying to lose weight, consider the following suggestions: Fruit and Nut Gift Basket Instead of choosing a gift basket filled with chocolate, opt for the healthier option of fruits and nuts. A fresh basket of fruit not only makes a colorful centerpiece, but also provides a conveniently nutritious treat for the dieter in your life
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Gifts for People Trying to Lose Weight
Most Popular Odor Eliminators
Let’s face it. Humans, even in the best of health, are odor challenged. Throw in some incontinence or maybe an ostomy, a healing wound, a little flatulence, a bedridden loved one, body odor, a dirty dog, smelly kids, poor hygiene, bad breath, mold and mildew – and what do you have? You have a whole lot of reasons to invest in some serious odor eliminators. Move over Lysol . . .
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Most Popular Odor Eliminators
Anatomy of a Play Kitchen
A few months ago, my friend Andee told me about this amazing kitchen made from a nightstand she’d seen on the ultra-cool kid design site, Ohdeedoh. The minute I laid my eyes on it, I knew I had to make one for myself…I mean, my daughter. 
Fortunately, there’s a complete supply list and tutorial over on the blog, Out of the Crayon Box–so once I gathered the supplies (I lucked out on
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How to Make Your Own 4th of July Party Favors
Take Care of the Patriotic Details (Image courtesy of Tweedle Dee Designs) Whether you’re inviting the neighborhood over for a backyard 4th of July bash or you’re just gathering a few patriotic friends, there are some easy ways to give them a truly memorable summer party. You can have your home transformed into an explosion of red, white and blue without spending a lot of money or time.
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Teddy Bear Sale
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Does It Look Like A Headboard Yet?
Well, it doesn’t look like a pretty one just yet.I promise you that the heat hasn’t affected my mind! Well, maybe just a little. After all, yesterday was my fourth day of working outside in the heat all day long, and the temp was 99 degrees! It has, however, affected the speed at which I work.
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Does It Look Like A Headboard Yet?
Light Your Corner of the World
Light Your Corner of the World TODAY’S VERSE “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 TODAY’S THOUGHT I love synergy. That is the result of different entities working together to create a bigger response than they could by themselves
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Medical Gloves – Types and Uses
The two main types of disposable medical gloves are exam and surgical – each with a particular function. Medical gloves are further designated by their material – nitrile, latex and vinyl. To make selecting the right medical glove even more interesting they are also available in powdered, non-powdered, sterile, nonsterile, textured, coated . . . Let’s break it down
The First Day of Summer!
Finally, the first day of summer! It’s a busy time of year especially at Cluny Grey. As I sit and make jewelry, I can’t help but think how each piece will look with a sundress or tanned skin or a halter-top. Although jewelry really isn’t “summer” or “winter” the way clothes are, certain materials, such as coral, lend themselves to a summery, even beachy feeling.
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The First Day of Summer!
50th Anniversary Balloon Decorations
What better way to celebrate your 50th anniversary by having Everyday Flowers create a stunning balloon arch for your event. This serpentine balloon arch was created using metallic gold and clear balloons.
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Pelmets and Soft Cornices made of chipboard
We just finished a 2-Day workshop with Donna Skufis in Peoria, AZ. The workshop on Saturday was about making soft cornices and pelmets with chipboard, we use many of the techniques taught by Joanna Braxton combined with Donna’s techniques using…
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Pelmets and Soft Cornices made of chipboard