Eloah James

If you have shoulder length hair, the hair styles possibilities are almost endless. Here are just a few options that are both fast and flattering.

To get polished looking eyebrows at home will require a bit of work the first time, but thereafter will be relatively easy to maintain.

Some great eco-friendly gadget ideas, for home, school or on the go.

Here are five of the top places for vegetarians and vegans to eat in the Houston, TX, area.

Here are six of the top places for vegetarians and vegans to eat in the Austin, TX, area.

One company that seems to shine above the rest in terms of eco-friendly running gear is Atayne. They create athletic clothing by taking the activated carbon from coconuts, crabshells and recycled plastic bottles.

Recipes for great facial peels you can make right at home, with primarily natural and easily accessible ingredients.

This tutorial will explain how to create a pig finger puppet from scratch or with a pair of old gloves and pencil erasers.

How to create fun horse finger puppets using yarn, embroidery thread and even old gloves.

Garbage disposals are a fantastic convenience when they are working properly and a smelly, damp inconvenience when they break down. Often, it is just a matter of a clog or a jam and does not require a replacement disposal or parts repair.

Happy Holidays- A light-hearted Christmas Haiku

There are 4 main types of water purifiers available. This article will address installation tips for those water purifiers that attach or dispense directly to the faucet.

Connecting a faucet is a fairly simple DIY project for the weekend. When installing faucets with supply tubes, here are 10 tips you can follow to make the process as quick and easy as possible for yourself.

It is possible to create several different types of cat toys at home, with just a few basic materials and ingenuity.

Instructions for creating a Christmas ornament shaped like a shooting star, using polymer clay, wire, and some decorative elements.

Thanksgiving in 17 syllables.

Natural Tropics is obviously natural, but it also uses no animal testing, is biodegradable, and comes in a bottle made from recyclable plastic, with a convenient flip cap lid.

Traveling to Mexico for less.

How to travel Europe for less. Tips and tricks to get the best out of your vacation dollars.

It's an easy craft for groups of children, too, as each child can make one animal and then combine them at the end to create the pole.

3 recipes for an English Christmas dinner. These are just a few ideas for foods which might be found at a traditional British Christmas meal.

The following are just a few ideas for cheap Christmas decorating ideas that are also eco-friendly.

A brief guide to famous literary places and writers in the American South.

This tutorial will explain how to create a pointed woman's winter hat with pom-pom, using 2 straight knitting needles.

Halloween Haiku

You'll need fake spider webbing, some washable (test it first!) glow-in-the-dark spray, some plastic spiders, a life-size plastic skeleton, black-light spray and black light fixtures, hanging bats, scary messages, etc. Start outside. Get men's jeans and a long-sleeved shirt and stuff them with other clothes. Use gloves for hands, boots for feet, and a painted pumpkin for the head. Set it up to look like a person sitting on your porch. Use some of the spray, webbing, and spiders here, as well as some hanging creatures. Decorate the main room with low light, spiders, webbing and glow spray on the walls, creepy music playing. In the bathroom, use more spray and webbing generously in the bathtub with the plastic skeleton. The bathroom is a great place for a black light.

The flu, which is caused by one of several influenza viruses, is an infectious disease which affects humans, birds & other mammals. There are other strains of influenza which affect fish, insects & other animals, but which are not passable to humans.

Got2BeGreen is trying to changing the world, one blog entry at a time.

An in-depth guide to the eco-friendly Pacifica line of perfumes and fragrance products.

This tutorial will explain the process for making a beaded necklace in an alternating three-strand, single-strand, three-strand pattern.

The easiest way to remove ceramic floor tiles.

A follow up to last year's spine-tingling ghost story podcast "Daniel and The House"

Oktoberfests for families and adults in the Southern U.S.

Creating your own witch's cauldron for Halloween is relatively easy and inexpensive.

Animals, checks and metals are the bold inspirations for Fall 2009.

Stand-out colors this fall in fashion.

Must-have purses for fall 2009.

New sneakers for fall 2009.

Gently whisk together all dry ingredients. Cut butter into slices and add to the dry mixture. Mix together with your hands or pastry cutter, until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add the chocolate and toss. In another bowl, whisk together the liquids. Stir the liquids into the dry mix just until it holds together. Turn dough onto a floured board and knead softly 3-6 times. Roll out into a circle about ½ inch thick. To create a scone shape, place the center of your biscuit cutter at the edge of the dough, so that only one side of the cutter goes through the dough. Place on 2 baking sheets stacked together (to prevent over-browning of bottoms). Brush lightly with milk. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

Phobia, Screams and Nightmare in the Houston area this Halloween.

Haunted Attractions running near Nashville this Halloween season.

Balanced Halloween decorating ideas.

If you're going as a Skeleton, the right makeup is essential.

If you're a mom with a baby, whether you're headed for a costume party or just staying at home to hand out candy to Trick-or-Treaters, making a mom and baby costume is a fun way to celebrate Halloween and still get to spend time with your bundle of joy.

How to create a stand-out Vampire costume for Halloween.

Here are 5 great choices in affordable yoga clothing.

Is it any wonder Ford was not part of the bail-outs?

Making your home a horror for a scary Halloween bash.

3 ideas for memorable Halloween take home gifts you can make yourself.

How to create a sunflower pillow.

The Good, the Really Good and the Not So Good.

Some fall projects made from gourds.

Old favorites peppered with some new shows.

Discussing the differences between these two variety programs.

My experience choosing and using Glidden paint.

If you are looking for a really great Mexican beer, the best one has to be Sol, manufactured in Mexico by a subsidiary of FEMSA.

Start by making a slipknot. Take the yarn and put it around your first 2 fingers. Take the short end and put it over the long end (attached to the skein of yarn). Reach down and pick up the long end and pull it up through the loop around your fingers. Pull the short end to tighten the knot and the long end to make the loop smaller. Slide the loop over your hook and tighten it until it is not quite snug. To chain stitch, take the long yarn and wrap it over the hook from right to left, turn the hook downward, as you pull the new yarn through the loop to make a new loop. That is your first chain stitch. Repeat to create a basic crochet chain. To make a circle, pick up the left end, slide your hook under the first stitch after the knot, yarn over and pull through all the loops. This is called a slip stitch.

The installation of spray foam insulation is primarily about preparing ahead of time.

A brief guide to foam board insulation.

A guide to transplanting shrubs safely to a location.

5 easy steps to the perfect border.

Chafing on the stationary bike? You need better shorts!

Spa parties are enormous fun, especially for a girls' night/day. It's a great way to have fun and relieve stress. Best of all it's great for kids, teens or adults. It doesn't have to be an all-girl event, either. Men need to relax and exfoliate, too!

Here are tips for winterizing your trees.

10 things to help you and your child get ready for first grade.

Fun DIY luau party favors

Ideas to make your luau as fun and authentic as possible.

The letter wasn't the only surprise.

The best way to get guests dying for your murder mystery party is with killer invitations.

Three of the best and most affordable veterinary offices in the Columbia, TN area.

Google has announced Google Chrome OS, an open source operating system that's touted as an alternative to the Windows and Mac OS.

This article will answer the following questions: Who is required to get emissions testing in Texas? Where does the testing take place? How much does it cost?

A few favors you can make for your child's Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah.

Many game play elements in Sims 3 will be familiar to Sims fans, however, Maxis took several things and "kicked it up a notch". When you have your Sim sleep or perform a skill-learning task, change the end time for this activity (with exceptions). Use your car or bike to go to work or shop. Keep your leftovers. Choose the "pay bills" option right at the mailbox, without having to get mail first - and if you haven't done that a box will pop up giving you an option to pay. The neighborhood is now an integrated part of the game, quickly accessed at the touch of the skyline button. See which friends are home and visit. Go to work if you missed the car pool. Work out, fish and even increase your mood bars away from home. The friends' screen can now be organized by type of friend. There are skill journals to tell you what all those points mean. Perhaps most convenient of all - call your friends and perform other tasks from your cell phone, almost anywhere, anytime. One drawback? No gardener.

A review of 3 local Austin, TX remodeling companies.

Here are a few simple steps to great side-swept bangs.

Here are the best hairstyle options for athletic women.

My favorite RPGs for Nintendo, PlayStation and PC.

I've chosen 10 ladies that I think represent the best soap opera actresses of all time.

Preventing heart disease may not be hard, but it is important. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in American women. If you think you're too young to worry about heart disease, you're wrong. Start now and you'll have less to do later.

This recipe has no added sugar, will curb your chocolate cravings and is also light and refreshing!

Here are 3 options for engagement portrait photographers currently operating in the Leander, TX area.

This all natural facial scrub exfoliates and reduces surface oils. Instructions: Pour 2 tbs White Vinegar in a small bowl. Add 2 Aspirin and along to dissolve, stirring with a spoon if necessary. Dissolve Cornstarch in the vinegar-aspirin solution, 1 tbs at a time, until a thin paste forms. Just before you are ready to apply, add 1 tbs of Baking Soda. Apply generously to your face while solution is still bubbling, avoiding your eyes. Scrub your face well with the solution, then rinse with warm, then cold water. Repeat at least 3 times a week for best results. For sensitive skin, you can reduce recipe to 1 aspirin and replace 1 tbs of vinegar with 1 tbs of water. For dry skin, exchange 1 tbs of cornstarch for ½ tbs Oatmeal & ½ tbs Powdered Milk.

It is amazing how dirty the place where you get clean can get, isn't it? The soap scum alone is enough to drive you mad if you don't know how to remove it. This guide will tell you how to get and keep that shower clean!

The 5 top outdoor television shows currently airing.

A brief synopsis of Ice Road Truckers - is it for you?

Step by step guide to installing slate tiles on a wall.

A brief tutorial on sealing and grouting slate tiles.

A brief guide to choosing and using fishing lures

Some fun ideas for Bachelorette Party treasure hunting activities.

Recipe for a decadent gluten-free chocolate dessert.

Spicy gluten-free meatloaf recipe.

A quick DIY guide for making your own cabinet doors for your kitchen.

Some outdoor recreation ideas to help you celebrate Great Outdoors Month.

Local theaters in southern Middle Tennessee.

5 community colleges all over Tennessee.

Austin is not lacking in mini golf facilities!

Can't decide on a party location? Here are 8 ideas.

A guide for which baby gifts to buy and which to avoid.

Here is a list of Brooklyn Gay Pride Events from June 10-13th.

4 ways you can enhance your backyard without breaking the bank.

Five children's photographers near Nashville, TN.

Why killing Saturn was a bad choice.

Several methods for getting rid of bees around your home.

This article contains information on the new Disneynature movie Earth, from a conference call with the directors.

It is almost time for the Kentucky Derby again, but do you have your hat? Never fear, you can make one! You'll need some supplies, but most of them will be cheap or free, & the most expensive bits are tools that can be reused for other projects.

Some helpful information about pursuing software engineering degrees online.

Easy and fun crafts for Memorial Day, no matter how you celebrate.

Step-by-step guide to making a coin bank out of an oatmeal box.

The ten most important hand tools and accessories for gardening - and then some.

How to throw a Memorial Day Bash without wasting cash.

Dan Miller, beloved Nashville, Tennessee, television anchor for Channel 4 News on the local NBC station, suffered a fatal heart attack on April 8.

A brief guide to trimming your trees. Try to wait until your tree has bloomed for the year, if possible.

17 syllables of the eighties.

New twist on an old rhyme.

Five more ways to green up your kitchen.

Refinish those old boring bathroom cabinets w/ an injection of personality. You'll need 2 colors of paint & a brush, masking tape, a drop cloth, a ruler & (optional) paint scraper & sand paper & if mixing the dark color w/ white, a mixing container & something to stir paint. Step 1: Choose 2 shades of a color, such as the light & dark teal in the video, or mix dark shade w/ some white to make the interior color. 2: Remove handles. Strip old paint (optional - not shown) 3: Paint the whole door w/ the dark color - this keeps the lighter color from being washed out by the white underneath if you've not stripped the old paint, & will give the lighter color more vibrancy. Allow to dry completely. 4: Mask off a rectangle in the center of the door. For added interest, mask off multiple rectangles, either horizontally or vertically. If you have more than 1 set of doors, do each set differently. 5: Paint on the lighter color. Allow to dry completely. 6: Remove tape & replace handles.

A guide to environmentally-friendly laundry products.

Eight ways to reduce the impact of traveling.

A guide on ways to garden well and still be kind to the earth.

A guide to green hair care and hair care products.

Products as good for the environment as they are for the kitchen.

Ode to mashed potatoes in rhyming couplets

Important facts about the many benefits of organic tea.

A haiku about my favorite celebrity

If you are an avid reader, chances are you could have a stock pile of old magazines quite easily. When you also care about the environment then the hard part, of course, is getting rid of them.

When it comes to at home water conservation, there are many routes a person can take in order to reuse and recycle precious "dihydrogen monoxide."

How to design a bathroom using Feng Shui colors and elements.

In a 60-day time frame, will GM finally see the light?

Ideas for a Baby Shower with a Noah's Ark theme

This is a fun, easy way to decorate your yard for Spring. If you don't know how to make a "blown" egg, please see my Easter Craft Tutorial video. Eggs can be dyed or painted. Since you should have a dozen, you can easily paint them to say "Happy Easter!" with one letter per egg - just make sure you hang them on the tree so that they can be read! You can also glue polymer clay "ears" to them to make them look like bunnies.

A white crayon can change ordinary Easter Eggs into something really special, especially if you do the writing yourself and don't tell the kids. That way, secret messages will appear, as if by magic, each time they dip an egg in the dye. You can even award prizes during the hunt for finding the egg with a certain picture, a certain word, etc.

This video shows the first step in how to turn Easter Eggs into keepable works of art. Once the egg whites and yolks have been "blown" out as shown in the video, wash them thoroughly with hot water. Once they are dry, you can decorate in any way you see fit - paints, egg dyes, ribbons and small beads. You can probably also carve them with a Dremel tool, though the shell density varies from egg to egg. The bottom hole also can be widened and sanded to form a base.

Ideas for Mother's Day gift baskets on a budget.

My advice to you if you are planning to a trip to Texas this summer is to book your hotel in one of the smaller outlying towns to save some money.

Some ideas for invites for that Earth Day party.

A fun way to celebrate Mother's Day.

Ideas for grandmothers, wives, stepmothers, mothers-to-be, those who are not mothers and those whose mothers have passed away.

Some pros and cons of selling your home versus renting it out.

Some people are good at picking Mother's Day gifts & always know the perfect thing to get, but for others it can be a real chore. If you are one of the latter, here's a little gift guide for you to make things a little bit easier this Mother's Day.

Give Mom the spa treatment with a milk bath she can use at home!

If you are looking for a one of a kind gift to give your mother this year for Mother's Day, have you considered making a scrapbook?

This year for Mother's Day, give your mother something truly special. Take some old photos and turn them into art.

A brief recap of the events that lead up to this national holiday celebrating Mother.

If you need a poem for your mother, your mother-in-law or your stepmother, here are some choices for you.

A guide for planning a vacation to Carowinds in North Carolina.

Simple how to guide for vinyl gutter installation.

If it doesn't involve electricity or in-depth plumbing, it's often less expensive to tackle home improvements and repairs yourself.

When you are planning to plant a flower garden with annuals, choosing plants may seem like a daunting task.

Easter falls on April 12, 2009. Here are some Easter flower decoration and arrangement ideas.

Here are three, DIY Easter-themed gifts.

Here in middle Tennessee, it isn't rare to have snow flurries in the forecast and never see the first flake.

Time Magazine has taken notice of Got2BeGreen - will you?

Spring is the perfect time for fun, creative crafts to make with your children. You'll just need a few craft materials in bright, spring colors. Depending on your child's age, allow him or her to do as much or as little as you are comfortable.

Cross-reactivity, while bad news for allergy sufferers now, may mean better news in the future.

If prescription meds haven't worked for your nasal allergies, this is an alternative to consider.

5 great places to eat when you're visiting Houston, TX

This Spring Break, why not keep that New Year's resolution to have an adventure?

Like anything, indoor gardening requires the right tools to be done well. A lot depends on what type of gardening and how big an investment of time and money you intend. The following list contains both essentials & options for the indoor gardener.

7 step guide to uploading a video to Associated Content.

How to make a wall-hanging St. Patrick's Day banner.

Hydroponics is the term used to describe a type of gardening utilizing nutrient-rich water instead of soil for the growing of plants. The term comes from combining the Greek words for water and labor and first came into use in the 1930's.

Whether you spell it Patty's or Paddy's, if you live in the South, Middle Tennessee is the place to be for St. Patrick's Day celebrations - even if you don't drink.

You don't have to be an ornathologist to enjoy a bit of backgarden birdwatching. To make sure the birds keep coming back, make them something they'll love!

Saint Patrick's Day is a great time for fun, creative crafts to make with your children. You will not need much in the way of materials. And you will not need many colors, either. As long as you have green (& black), you will do just fine!

A quick intro to the 4 people who stand in judgment of the Top Chef contestants.

5 top destinations for the home schooled family in the continental United States.

10 of the most famous African American people from 1900 to present.

2 short love poems for Valentine's Day.

Perfect alone or with a small gift inside. It doesn't have to look perfect, as long as it looks like you put effort into it. You can combine the hand-written notes with some of those heart-shaped message candies. You can also cut the word "Love" (or pictures of flowers, hearts, etc) out of magazines. The paper doesn't have to be red or pink - use her favorite color. Instructions: Use Pen to trace the outline of lid on the paper. Cut out. Turn lid and box on their sides and cut strips for those, cutting off any excess. Adhere paper to box. Clamp strips with fingers until dry. Using the craft punch and plain white paper (or scraps), cut out enough shapes to fill the box when folded. On each shape, write messages such as "I love you." Make each one a different message or repeat a few key phrases. Create a dated gift tag with one of the shapes and glue to box with string. Decorate the box with heart-shaped cut-outs, buttons, lace, ribbon, etc.

5 choices for dining out in Paddington, London, UK, no matter what you're in the mood to eat.

4 of the best hotels in the Paddington section of London.

When having a romantic evening in, planning is important: meal, atmosphere, music, gift (and its presentation) - but it's really not so different from planning dinner every night (except that whole gift thing). Here are ideas to make it even easier.

This article contains a review of the Yes To Inc. line of hair care products.

Romantic gifts for the deeply spiritual.

Looking to surprise someone this Valentine's Day? Here are a few ideas you might want to give a try.

Buying the best Valentine's Day gift for the person who matters most to you.

Whether you care more about hearts or history, here are some getaway ideas for you.

Come February, you should be listening to your heart - and not because of Valentine's Day.

When seeing the dentist immediately is not an option, try these alternative remedies for toothaches.

Some cool things to do online once the holidays have passed.

Before you go on anti-depressants, make sure your anxiety doesn't stem from something physical.

The CPSIA stands to rid us of more than lead. When you own a tiny store like mine, spending thousands of dollars per item on testing is just not realistic.

This year's NYC Comic-Con is filled to the brim with featured guests, who are divided into more than half a dozen subcategories, from "Guest of Honor" to "Living Legend."

With the next Comic Con scheduled for February 6-8, 2009, take a look back at prior years' triumphs and pitfalls.

When it comes to costumes, you want to stand out. Why not try something obscure?

If you're thinking of doing your taxes online or with software this year, ignore the hype over TurboTax and check out TaxACT Online instead.

The most important key to a maximum refund is checking your math!

If you want to live a life that is easier on the environment, "Going Green" may be an easier option than you think.

Whether changing the vacuum belt, hanging pictures or some unforeseen event, a home tool kit is a necessity. Since tools will often be most needed at times when it is least convenient to go buy them, it's important to have the right ones already on hand.