Visit Disney Wonder Deck Plans and Ship Tour for more information.
 
 
My favorite Christmas gift !…
The recently-released Kindle Fire I received for Christmas is my new favorite gadget. I love reading books and magazines on it. The first thing I wanted to do was personalize it and really make it my own so I started searching for a “skin” to customize my Kindle.(a skin is a custom cut, adhesive vinyl wrap that protects the Kindle from minor scratches and scuffs while making it look spectacular)

There were so many to choose from and I was sure everyone else who was having the same problem would appreciate the new lens I created organizing the new Kindle Fire skins into categories. If you have a new Kindle Fire and you’re looking for a skin, visit my new lens Hot Kindle Fire Skins and take a look.

If you’re looking for other accessories (cases, lights, car chargers…) visit Hot Kindle Fire Accessories and browse.

If you’re still shopping for a Kindle Fire, you can get more information here.
 
Back from a break with an UPDATE in Gardens of the World…
The Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway are a magical place in the New Forest National Park in England, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of tranquility in summer followed by a splendid show as the leaves change in the autumn. Read more at Gardens of the World.
 
NEW Squidoo Lens – Easy Ways To Keep Squirrels Out Of Your Garden
Effective Ways To Get Rid Of Squirrels …on squidoo.com 7/2/10
Squirrels seem to know exactly when you are about to pick a fresh tomato from your garden… and then they help themselves to it the day before! Several of the most effective squirrel control methods will be discussed, with specific focus on organic repellents that do a very good job protecting your precious crops.
 
 
NEW Squidoo Lens – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
The History of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band …on squidoo.com 6/29/10
I digress from gardening and crafting for a moment to present a biography and history of the boss and the heart-stoppin’, house rockin’, earth quakin’, booty shakin’, history makin’, legendary E – STREET – BAND!… A group of men and women that have made some amazing music together for decades… from stages in clubs, arenas and stadiums around the world since the 1970′s.
 
 
UPDATE in Gardens Of The World… The Boboli Gardens, behind the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy were groundbreaking in the early 18th century for their open design. Read more at Gardens of the World.
 
NEW Squidoo Lens – Effective Rabbit Deterrent Strategies
Effective Rabbit Deterrent Strategies …on squidoo.com 6/18/10
A bunny in your yard is cute but wild rabbits can cause considerable damage to unprotected flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs on your property. The last thing a gardener wants to discover is their precious flowers and vegetables chewed up by an uninvited guest. This new Squidoo page will help you identify the culprit and get rid of the rabbits humanely.
 
 
UPDATE in Gardens Of The World… The 400-year-old Yu Gardens were built in the Ming Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Jia Jin, and restored in the 1960s. Read more at Gardens of the World.
 
NEW Squidoo Lens – Disney Cruise Insider Tips
Disney Cruise Insider Tips …on squidoo.com 6/8/10
Suzy loves cruising with her family on one of the Disney ships. If you’re planning a cruise with Disney (or any cruise for that matter), following a few of these great tips will make your cruise even more magical, less stressful and it may even help to stretch your dollar a little further !
 
 
 
NEW Squidoo Lens Featuring Grandma’s Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
Stuffed Baked Tomatoes …on squidoo.com 6/1/10
If you don’t know what to do with all the fresh, juicy tomatoes that are about to hit home gardens and farmers markets everywhere this summer, why not try my Grandma’s special Stuffed Baked Tomato recipe. It can be customized in a bunch of different ways to make it your own. Yummy !
 
 
UPDATE in Gardens Of The World… The world-famous Mirabell Gardens were built along a north-south axis and oriented towards the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Salzburger Dom cathedral. See more at the Gardens of the World page.
 
NEW Squidoo Lens About Tomato Plant Problems…
10 Tomato Plant Problems and How To Fix Them …on squidoo.com 5/27/10
Unfortunately, tomato plant problems are very common with millions of people who try to grow tomatoes at home. Tomato plants can fall victim to diseases, fungus, harmful insects and improper care. This brand new Squidoo lens explores the 10 most common home garden tomato plant problems and how to prevent or solve many of them.

 
 
UPDATE in Gardens Of The World… The Butchart Gardens at Todd Inlet, which lie around 14 miles from Victoria B.C., covers more than 55 acres of the 130 acre Butchart Estate. See more at the Gardens of the World page.

UPDATE in Blog – Bonsai Gardening… A special thank-you to our very own “Garden Guru” for the loads of great information posted this week in “Bonsai Gardening”. See the details here.

UPDATE in Gardens Of The World… The spectacular Gardens Of Versailles in France are featured on our Gardens Of The World page. See the details here.

NEW blog section – Health and Well-Being… Suzy’s Garden is expanding to include health and well-being topics. I just finished a great article about a topic dear to my heart…Donating teddy bears to children in the hospital. Please take a moment to read it. Click here.

 NEW Craft… I’ve always been a little “crafty” so I thought I’d share one of my favorite (and practical) crafts…towel cakes ! Want to learn how to “bake” one? Click here.