Articles written by Melody Rhodes

Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite around the world but how can cooks ensure that their chocolate chip cookies are soft instead of chewy or crunchy?

Dec 31, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Biscuit spirals are easy to make: a turkey filling is spread over biscuit dough, which is then rolled up and cut into interesting-looking spirals

Dec 22, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Pattern for a crocheted dishcloth worked in variegated kitchen cotton and trimmed with a scalloped edge.

Dec 16, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Melt-in-your-mouth walnut shortbread cookies are the perfect Christmastime treat. Lightly dusted with icing sugar, these rich cookies are a taste sensation.

Dec 5, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

The action of acidic water against soluble material creates a karst environment, which includes underground passages, tunnels and cave formation.

Oct 21, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

From to hardtack to Crostoli, delicious biscuits come in a pleasing variety. A look at the different types of biscuits available.

Oct 19, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Ralph Edwards and his daughter Trudy horse-packed barley over treacherous mountains to save the trumpeter swan population at Lonesome Lake.

Oct 13, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Mining, sternwheelers and hot springs have ensured the survival of Ainsworth, B.C. The first village on the shores of Kootenay Lake.

Oct 9, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Stalactites hang like ghostly icicles from the ceilings of caves. What are stalactites and how do they form?

Oct 5, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Warm mineral waters and a horseshoe-shaped cave await visitors to Ainsworth Hot Springs, a British Columbia resort offering more.

Sep 30, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Ancient calcite formations and a network of limestone tunnels make Cody Caves one the best caving sites in the B.C. back country.

Sep 22, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

A ghost box is causing ripples in the paranormal world. The controversial Frank Box supplies raw audio that spirits purportedly use to communicate messages.

Feb 1, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Google Trends shines a spotlight on the fastest rising Google searches and popular topics in the news.

Jan 10, 2011 - Melody Rhodes

Guide readers on a journey by developing a compelling topic that inspires, while unfolding in logical progression. Learn how to effectively develop a topic.

Oct 18, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Hydrogen peroxide is used as a hair lightener . . . but is it safe?

Sep 28, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

In iambic pentameter, five pairs of syllables or iambs make up a ten-syllable line characterized by accents on every second beat.

Aug 20, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Height is a key element in a parrot's environment--one that can contribute to aggressive tendencies in the companion parrot.

Aug 4, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Avian biting may be triggered by human actions. This article discusses human behaviors that reinforce biting behavior in psittacines.

Jul 30, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Parrot toys contribute to avian well-being and may combat potentially harmful avian behavior.

Jul 3, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Meter in English poetry is established by using four common rhythmic patterns, which characterize the feet in lines of poetry.

Jun 9, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

One aspect of writing picture books includes creating captivating titles. The best picture books stand out from the crowd with catchy titles

May 10, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Why make a book dummy? How a visual model of a picture book helps an author to assess story strengths and weaknesses.

May 7, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Green cleaning companies offer environmentally-friendly options for both residential and commercial cleaning.

Apr 23, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Phishing emails are sent to the unwary, to trick people into giving out personal information. Scammers are "phishing" for information.

Apr 13, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Crocheting is making a come-back as newer generations discover the potential of using a hook and yarn to turn out an unlimited number of crocheted items.

Apr 3, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Almost any household object can be dressed up with decoupaging. This article discusses 12 decoupage ideas to transform common objects and areas in the home.

Apr 1, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Getting paid to write is a dream come true for many. Writers can earn residual income online by submitting content to Triond.

Mar 24, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

A crocheted jute basket can be made using gardening twine. Jute is stiffer than yarn so is suitable for basket-making. Crocheted baskets can be made in an hour or two.

Mar 13, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Using vinegar for cleaning is an environmentally-friendly approach to freshening the home.

Mar 5, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

"Someone was here" proclaims solitary inukshuks, found in the uppermost regions of North America.

Mar 1, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Cleaning with baking soda makes sense from a health standpoint. Baking soda is non-toxic, an environmentally friendly cleaning alternative.

Feb 26, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Filet crochet is the perfect medium for working scenes and symbols into crocheted work.

Feb 19, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

What type of pine needles should be used in basket making? When should the needles be picked? How can pine needles be softened prior to use?

Feb 17, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Mastering common crochet stitches equips crocheters to work from patterns, turning out beautiful crocheted items for the home.

Feb 11, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Pansies are a delicate looking flower and, as such, make a good subject for fine crochet. Make a crocheted pansy or any number of crochet pansies.

Feb 3, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Learn to crochet by mastering the basics: start a beginning loop, make a foundation chain and join it with a slip stitch.

Feb 1, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

A quick method to learn to type without looking involves using a sentence that contains all the letters of the alphabet.

Jan 29, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

A good starting point for learning typing begins with the correct placement of fingers on the keys.

Jan 28, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Turn out perfect designs by learning these decoupaging tips for working with paper and fabric materials.

Jan 20, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

In the 1960s, Jan Wetstone developed Mod Podge (commonly known as Modge Podge), a non-toxic all-in-one glue/sealer that would take modern decoupage to a whole new level.

Jan 10, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

Decoupage crafts allow for the "recycling" of everyday materials, used to transform common objects into stunning decor pieces.

Dec 30, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Trimming the tree doesn't have to result in broken ornaments and snarled lights. Follow these stress-busting tricks for fail-proof Christmas tree decorating.

Dec 27, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Cowichan sweaters are made of pure wool, offering warmth and durability coupled with distinctive Native American designs.

Dec 13, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Autumn table decorations are just the thing to capture the beauty of fall. Creativity can "bloom" with seasonal offerings to grace the table.

Oct 9, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Creating a Facebook business page is a good method of promotion because Facebook business pages are viewable by millions of Facebook users.

Sep 17, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Carving zucchinis is an end-of-summer activity that produces interesting-looking specimens that can be displayed on porches and decks for a seasonal touch.

Sep 11, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

In tough economic times, consumers are shopping around for the best deals on goods and services. This has come to include getting the best online insurance quotes.

Sep 9, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Zucchini flowers can be stuffed and then baked in the oven for a special summertime treat. Zucchini flowers are large and make a good container for filling ingredients.

Aug 21, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Facebook's Networked Blogs allows members to add their blogs to Facebook, thus joining a vast blogging network.

Aug 18, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Cinderella is a timeless classic, a tale that through its characters models appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.

Aug 9, 2009 - Melody Rhodes