CorinnaCiera's Blog

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A Vacation Gem

Published: 11-11-2011 08:57am
Posted In: General Topics
 I found a gem of a place to travel to without breaking my pocketbook.    When I think of Oklahoma, I think of Oklahoma City and the plains or flatlands broken by scattered hilly areas such as the Wichita Mountains in the southwest and the Arbuckle Mountains in the south central. However, southeast Oklahoma has the Oauchita Mountains that extend from Oklahoma to western Arkansas. Within these mountains is a subrange, the Kiamichi Mountains, with peaks that rise as much as 2,000 feet above their base. They are absolutely stunning!    Broken Bow, Oklahoma is located... » Read More

Why Buy Handmade Cards?

Published: 11-10-2011 07:47pm
Posted In: Crafts
This is a good question. So, why buy handmade or handcrafted greeting cards when there are so many commercially made cards? Maybe that question is also the answer. There are so many commercial cards. Rather than having a mass produced item, the trend now is to have the unusual, unique, one-of-a-kind item that can be a conversation piece in the home and in the family. What better way to show that you care for someone than to send a truly handmade greeting card. And, what better way to show that someone really cares about you than to show-off your beautiful handmade greeting card on your mantle, buffet, or bookshelf along with ... » Read More

Simplify Your Life

Published: 11-10-2011 07:13pm
Posted In: General Topics
Our lives sometimes become very cluttered, crowded with things to do, and just plain stressful. We might come to the conclusion that we need to "cut out" some things in order to maintain our sanity. We have to find more time for the important things in life. What I'm writing here are things I have put into practice myself. I have a little place for everything. I always put my keys back into a slot in my purse so that I never have to hunt for them when I get ready to leave the house. I have a special mug where I store all the writing pens and highlighters I use on a daily basis. When I take off my shoes, I put t... » Read More

Why Does a Jewelry Crafter Use Precious Gold?

Published: 11-10-2011 06:49pm
Posted In: Crafts
Many artisans and jewelers use gold in their creations. It is a very expensive metal but invaluable, beautiful, and longed for by many. Its durability and luster makes it unique among metals. Why does it have an endearing appeal? Well, it has many uses. The primary usage of gold is jewelry. Special properties of gold make it perfect for manufacturing jewelry. These include: very high luster; desirable yellow color; tarnish resistance; ability to be drawn into wires, hammered into sheets or cast into shapes. Eighty percent of the gold mined each year is crafted into jewelry.                                 Â... » Read More

Seasonings and Food From a Creole Garden

Published: 11-10-2011 06:34pm
Posted In: General Topics
So, my husband likes to cook. He watches the food channel whenever the television is on and I do not stop him! He uses basic herbs and seasonings plus some exotic ones as well in culinary creations. During family gatherings, food is often the focal point. I did some research and found that many of our herbs, seasonings, and foods are grown in Creole gardens. While these gardens originated in the Caribbean islands, Guadelope being one of them, they can be found in other warm, temperate climates. The herbs and plants found in Creole gardens include basil, cinnamon, goatweed, bay leaves, lemon grass... » Read More

Bolivianita, a Different Kind of Jewel

Published: 11-10-2011 06:25pm
Posted In: Crafts
  I am not a jewelry crafter, but I read an interesting article about a beautiful gem, bolivianita! Additional research gave me the following information:   Quartz gems of amethyst and citrine, purple and yellow, combined in the same stone is called ametrine or bolivianita in Spanish. This gem is deep purple at first glance. But when you hold it up to light, you see the glimmer of gold.      Just how two colors come to be in the same crystal is not completely understood. It seems that as the quartz crystals were forming, some change occurred in the geochemical conditions, temperature, radiation, or pressure. Gemologists cut and poli... » Read More

Get More Friends for Better Health

Published: 11-10-2011 06:21pm
Posted In: Health
Believe it or not, there is a positive relationship between having good friends and having good physical and emotional health. Health studies show that good friendships have positive benefits on our well-being. One finding is that according to surveys, women who are socially involved and visit with family and friends regularly are happier as they age. Actually, having a circle of friends makes people happy, especially when they see themselves playing important roles in these relationships. Conversely, if they see themselves as outsiders, they are sadder. Happiness is contagious in your circle of friends. As this joyful feelin... » Read More

The Best Place to Sell Your Crafts

Published: 11-10-2011 06:14pm
Posted In: Crafts
Are you a self-employed craftsman, craftswoman? Are you in a dilemma as to where to sell your products? You might benefit from reading my short story blog.  I have sold my creations and products (gift baskets, inspirational plaques, scrapbook pages and posters, candles, high quality table runners and other miscellaneous items) at craft fairs, home parties, in person at businesses, and at permanent booths in antique/crafts markets. I have found each to have its own disadvantage.  Craft fairs are expensive and exhausting. I must pack and unpack my products, be present at all times at the fair, and be able to pe... » Read More

How to be Socially Correct When Talking on the Cell Phone

Published: 11-10-2011 06:05pm
Posted In: General Topics
   How many times have you been in a restaurant and someone at the other table is talking loudly into his/her cell phone?  Have you ever been shopping and learn another person’s personal business by hearing the loud person talking on his cell phone—the next aisle over? I won’t even mention the check-out line or the physician’s waiting room. Clearly, some people need to considerately use their cell phone and not let it be the master over them.   I’d like to list some points that might help display good manners when using the cell phone: Don’t talk loudly on your cell phone when in public. I... » Read More

Heart Health: Red Wine or Grape Juice?

Published: 11-10-2011 06:00pm
Posted In: Health
The Case for Red Wine                                                                       Red wine contains antioxidants, substances that protect your cells against damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals, reactive atoms that contribute to tissue damage in the body. The antioxidants are:   Flavoniods Are found the skin of the grape that produces the deep purple-red color of the wine. Have been shown to increase your HDL (good cholesterol) and lower your risk of clogged arteries (atherosclerosis) M... » Read More
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