wendy brock

wendybrock — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:35:09 +0000

Foods and Herbs That Suppress and Help Boost the Immune System
Even if you live with an autoimmune disease, you can help boost your immune system.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/2045115/foods_and_herbs_that_suppress_and_help.html

Basic makeup tips for beginners

wendybrock — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:13:16 +0000

Applying make-up for the first time can be nerve wrecking. No one wants to end up looking like a clown. And no one wants to look like a small child who played in mommy’s make-up. Wearing beautifully applied make-up that accents your natural beauty is an artform, but is easily learned through practice.

It’s not a great idea to purchase every type of make-up product if you’ve never used any before. Begin with one item, practice applying it until you are comfortable using it, then add another cosmetic to your beauty regimen. More

An overview of the chemicals in nail polish

wendybrock — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:11:15 +0000

When you go to the store to buy nail polish, one of the most important factors for what you purchase is the color. Is this the right shade? How will it look on my nails? Does it match my new outfit? But how often do you think about the ingredients that make up the liquid that you’re putting on your nails? And how harmful are the chemicals that have been key components in those polishes? More

How old is too old to wear a miniskirt?

wendybrock — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:08:29 +0000

Mini skirts are ultra chic and stylish and look great with the ballet style shoes that are currently in style. But is there an age limit to mini skirts? Can a woman be too old to wear a mini skirt?

Age doesn’t matter when it comes to style. But there are several factors to consider before stepping out in public while wearing a daring mini skirt: the style of the skirt, the appearance of your legs, weight, shoes, and behavior. More

How to make your own Christmas cards

wendybrock — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:03:09 +0000

When you want to personalize a Christmas card for someone special or just make one-of-a-kind holiday greetings, you definitely should design and create your own Christmas cards. You probably have everything you already need to make your card. Some supplies you should gather, if you don’t already have them are: card stock (heavy paper), scissors, glue, construction paper, magazine clippings, wallpaper scraps, holiday wrapping paper, Christmas cards from previous years, photographs, printed clip art, markers, stamps and ink, seasonal punches, and colored pencils. You may want to purchase blank cards since they come with envelopes, but you can always create your own cards and envelopes. Use card stock for your cards and wallpaper or wrapping paper to create your envelopes. More

Tips for homemade food gifts

wendybrock — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:59:32 +0000

A delicious homemade food gift is a personalized treat for anyone on any occasion. You can’t go wrong with a food gift because everyone loves to eat. If the person you’re cooking for loves fudge brownies or even meatloaf, you can whip up either dish in an hour or less.

Most dishes and desserts take about an hour total of preparation time plus cooking. That’s faster than going to the store and back for a store-bought gift. With a simple recipe you can have your homemade food gift cooked and ready to wrap up in very little time. More

How to make a paper bag monster puppet

wendybrock — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:56:34 +0000

This lesson plan is from my summer arts camp program “Puppet Making” for elementary students. It incorporates creative arts and language arts.

Children love making puppets and creating stories to act out scenes. The grosser or scarier the monsters are, the kids become more involved. This is a project for both boys and girls. There are girl monsters, too, you know. More

10 things you can do legally to annoy the other patrons in the library

wendybrock — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:44:48 +0000

You can legally annoy library patrons without getting thrown out! The secret is in one word: subtlety. If you have a penchant for annoying people, follow this sure-fire way to grate someone’s nerves. The best part is this: they can’t throw you out!

All of these annoying things rely mainly on planning. You can’t let anyone know that you are intending to annoy. You have to act as natural as possible. If you’re an actor or have acting experience, it will come in handy. More

Basic Astrology

wendybrock — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:40:25 +0000

Astrology is complex, very detailed, and can take years to learn, but here is a basic guide to astrology. This introduction will walk you through general terms and the basics of how to better understand horoscopes you read. You will learn about places to go for further reading and learning. Let’s get started.

Astrology is the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs, according to Random House Unabridged Dictionary. Based on the alignment of the planets, constellations, and moons, each person can be affected differently based on how the planets were aligned when the individual was born. More

Latin is not a dead language!

wendybrock — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:34:38 +0000

Latin is not a dead language, it’s just undead. It’s kind of like a zombie language that no one uses regularly, but it’s all around us like a zombie infection. The Latin language is used every day in common speech. You can see Latin phrases on money, hear Latin when you watch weather reports, and if you’re a student, you will come across Latin words very often. More