Archive for November, 2009
_Joan_ – A Revision of Cinderella
November 30th, 2009
Hi! I’m lensmaster _Joan_. The lens I would like for you to take a look at is A revision of Cinderella . It was one of the earliest of my Squidoo lenses.
I made this lens because I am a stepmother and I was tired of hearing stepmothers constantly depicted as wicked and cruel. For at least three years I had been telling myself that “someday” I was going to do a rewrite of Cinderella, one that took a positive view of blended families. But it never got past the idea stage until I got involved with Squidoo. Squidoo was the motivation I needed to finally sit down and write out the whole story. It was a lot of work but also very satisfying and a lot of fun.
One of the things I love about Squidoo is that I can have lots of separate web pages on completely different topics. My main niche is choir directing and gospel music, but I can still write some fiction on the side if the mood strikes. ~ _Joan_
_Joan_ is one of our newest Giants. This lens tells an awesome story. Don’t miss it!
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Vote Now for the 2009 Giant Squid Awards
November 29th, 2009
Welcome to the 2009 Giant
Squid Awards! We've hand picked over 100 Giants in 15 Categories for
you to vote on along with "Best Lensography" and "Best Potential Giant Squid Lens of the Year".
Now sit back, relax and take a look at these fabulous lenses. I know it's going to be hard to decide because all these lenses are truly amazing…but there can only be one winner. So get ready, get set, start VOTING…once per category, please!
PS – Everyone can vote! So blog, e-mail, create a lens and get creative about getting votes for yourself and your favorite lenses.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Giant Squid Organizers
November 29th, 2009
Hope everyone has a wonderful, safe and happy Thanksgiving! Also be sure to cast your vote in the: The Official Squidoo Thanksgiving Cookoff (for Charity). The winner gets $5,000 donated to their charity.
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The 2009 Thanksgiving Weekend Quiz-A-Thon
November 29th, 2009
The RocketMoms are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Weekend "SquidQuiz" Quiz-A-Thon. Just for fun, no strings attached, no deposit required. Learn about the RocketMoms AND your fellow lensmasters. What's Bonnie's favorite food? Does Megan curse on Twitter? Does Rob really want to be in a shark cage? Trust us…people really want to know! So build a quiz about YOU…add it to this lens and learn a little about your favorite people on Squidoo. Have fun.
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Join the RocketMoms on Facebook!
November 29th, 2009
The RocketMoms now have their own fan page on Facebook RocketMoms on Facebook. Just click on the link or join from the RocketMoms Blog page. You don't have to be a RocketMom to become a fan. The entire month of December the RocketMoms will be bringing you unique and fun gifts ideas for the whole family so join us for some fun!
Are you seeing Purple!
November 29th, 2009
You bet you are! The Giant Squid Organizers (that's Bonnie & Robin) are dusting new lenses every week with some Purple goodness! You can wait to get found, or nominate a lens today at purplestar@squidoo.com. You can see all the purpley details here: The Purple Star Program!
See this weeks weekly winners right here!
We’ve got new Citizen Squid Mentors!
November 29th, 2009
This is straight from Kimberly's Morning Coffee on SquidU:
Most of you know about your Citizen Squid Mentors, and now there are three more to serve you!
Support Sites Mentor: mysticmama
Thanks
to Bambi, Squidoo users can now get expert help using third-party
support sites and resources such as SquidUtils, SquidTop, and
SquidooCool!SEO Mentor: Spirituality
Learn how to set up your lens so it gets found more often in search engines, along with other best marketing practices.Tools Mentor: Jewelsofawe
Find
out how lensrolling, dashboard labels, and payment settings really
work, along with other tools you might not even have known existed!Visit their lenses to see what new things you can learn. Say hi, and ask your own questions.
Happy Wednesday!
PS – we're still looking for a MoneyMaker Mentor and more Charity Mentors. See the Citizen Squid Mentors
lens for more details.
Thanks Kimberly!
Do you want to be a Giant Squid?
November 29th, 2009
Do you have 5, 10, 20, 30 or 40
fabulous lenses? Then you've got a super goal to work towards! The next
deadline to become a Giant Squid is December 31st, 2009! Need some help getting there? Here are some great resources to get you motivated and on the right track:
The Giant Squid Organizers – That's us (Bonnie bdkz and Robin rms)
and we are here to help you, so feel free to ask us questions about the
program and how you can succeed as a Giant Squid. We've got lots of
resources to share!
Volunteer Mentors – This is a group of very helpful lensmasters who can give you some feedback on your lenses and steer you in the right direction.
Read Up – On what it takes to be a Giant Squid on the THE GIANT SQUIDS (and how you can become one) lens.
How To Create A Quality Lens – Here are some very simple tips from me (bdkz) on how to improve your lenses!
Join the Giant Squid Challenge on Ning! Just e-mail Robin for an invitation to the group! Visit Robin's lens for more information.
And stay tuned for more in the next few months…because you CAN be a GIANT!
Shout it from the roof top and VOTE for SQUIDOO!
November 29th, 2009
Squidoo is on the list for one of Mashable's 500 Leading Nominees in
Mashable’s 3rd Annual Open Web Awards. Nominations will remain open until 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, November 15th. SO VOTE!
Best Site for Publishers
- HubPages
- PitchEngine
- Global for me
- Squidoo
- DevHub
- You Scoop It
- BestThinking
- BuySellAds
- Newgrounds
- uCoz
Nominate Squidoo for Best Site for Publishers
It's super easy. Just Tweet your nomination once a day!
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21 Unique Ideas for Holiday Gift Lenses
November 29th, 2009
This week the RocketMoms are creating BIG Ticket Gift lenses. The idea behind this project is to create a niche lens for one higher priced product on Amazon. Here are 21 Unique Ideas for Holiday Gift Lenses so that you can join in on the fun! Feel free to create a lens on any of these products or perhaps they will spark an idea! Then share your lens in the comments section. Here are some more ideas from Kimberly: Making Great Holiday Lenses.
- Haba Blossom Sky Room Tent $209.04
- Beginner Fusing Kit $91.06
- Nike Bauer Supreme One95 Ice Hockey Skates $599.99
- EA Sports Active for the Wii $52.49
- Lunch Atop a Skyscraper / Eating Above Manhattan, Art Poster by Charles C. Ebbets $386.77
- Ultimate Home Bar Set-Up Kit $179.95
- Deluxe 4oz Red Popcorn Maker Machine by Paramount Entertainment $169.99
- KitchenAid KFP750AQ Food Processor, Martha Stewart Blue Collection $199.99
- J.K. Adams CSL-48-SM 48-Jar Maple-Wood Spice Carousel $165.00
- American Hunter Digital Feeder Kit And Varmint Guard $49.97
- Nature Vision® MarCum VS820 Underwater Viewing System $629.97
- Marky's Russian Sevruga Caviar, Malossol from Caspian Sea – 16 oz $2400.00
- Alaska Gold Proof Medallion 2002 (3 Ounces) $3719.38
- Princess Leia Blaster from Star Wars, A New Hope: Signature Edition (Star Wars) $699.99
- Transformers Universe 25th Anniversary Transforming Optimus Prime Action Figure with Trailer, DVD & sound Effects! $99.99
- 10' Pre-Lit Flocked White Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree – Clear LED Lights $1,299.99
- Digital Jukebox by Organize.com $4,995.99
- Mesa Rock 3-Way Speaker – Sandstone $519.00
- Master I-SAM Model 1 Court Equipment Ball Throwing Machines $699.00
- Yoropiko Sky Blue Hungry Dragon denim jeans $999.00
Hope these get your creative lens building juices flowing!
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