Articles written by Melissa Howard
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A Review of Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald is not, perhaps, one of his most famous books but it is certainly among his most compelling.
Jul 31, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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The Characters from The Maypole of Merry Mount
A look at the short list of characters in Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, The Maypole of Merry Mount.
Jun 30, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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A Summary of Hawthorne's Story The Maypole of Merry Mount
A synopsis of the short story 'The Maypole of Merry Mount' by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
May 18, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Minor Characters in Arthur Golden's Novel Memoirs of a Geisha
A review of the secondary characters that can be found in Arthur Golden's novel, Memoirs of a Geisha.
May 10, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Main Characters in Arthur Golden's Novel Memoirs of a Geisha
A look at the main characters in Arthur Golden's novel, Memoirs of a Geisha, and summary of the important information about them.
May 10, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make Lion and Lamb March Weather Predictors
Use an old jigsaw puzzle to make reversible Lion and Lamb display for the March adage "March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb."
Apr 30, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Laura Ingalls Wilder and Keeping the Sabbath Day
A look at Laura Ingalls Wilder's writing and thoughts about work and the fourth commandment.
Apr 30, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Laura Ingalls Wilder and Personal Responsibility
A look at Laura Ingalls Wilder and her thoughts regarding personal responsibility and free will.
Apr 19, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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The Structure of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Short Story Wakefield
A look at the unique structure of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, Wakefield.
Apr 14, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make an Eggshell Mosaic Snowman
Use eggshells and torn paper to make a snowman craft for children.
Apr 9, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Easy Easter Animal Baskets for Kids to Create
Kids can recycle old snack containers to make these cute Easter animal baskets for gifts or party favors.
Apr 9, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Make your Own Decorator Crabs as a Science Craft for your Child
Craft decorator crabs with your children to help them learn about the science of animal camouflage.
Apr 9, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make Snowmen out of Craft Sticks
Learn how to make adorable snowmen from the common craft stick.
Apr 9, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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The Theme of Solitude in Hawthorne's Short Story Wakefield
A look at the isolation and solitude of man in Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story Wakefield.
Apr 9, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make a Custom Game for Homework
Create a customized board game to make studying homework fun and challenging.
Apr 9, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make a Potato Head Leprechaun With Green Hair
Make a potato-headed leprechaun with green hair to help children celebrate Saint Patrick's Day.
Apr 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make Themed Gift Boxes Using Illustrated Books
Use your favorite junior novel to make fun, themed gift boxes for a party or holiday.
Apr 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make a Hand Print March Lion and Lamb
Make whimsical hand print lions and lambs with your children to honor the old proverb about March's weather being a lion or a lamb.
Apr 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make a Camouflaged Octopus Science Illustration
Craft this camouflaged octopus collage with your children to help them learn about the science of animal camouflage.
Apr 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of Arthur Golden's Historical Novel Memoirs of a Geisha
Arthur Golden's debut novel, Memoirs of a Geisha, was and continues to be a remarkable historical novel.
Apr 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Marbleize Paper
Learn how to make marbleized paper with your children, using safe ingredients.
Apr 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Instructions for Pop Art Self-Portraits for Children
Help your children make their own pop art self-portraits to add a modern flair to your home décor.
Apr 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding the Conclusion of the Lord's Prayer
An explanation of what Jesus' followers mean in the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer.
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding the Lord's Prayer—Lead Us Not into Temptation
An explanation of what Jesus' followers mean in their sixth petition when they pray "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding the Lord's Prayer—Forgive Us Our Debts
An explanation of what Jesus' followers mean in their fifth petition when they pray "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors"
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding the Lord's Prayer—Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
An explanation of what Jesus' followers mean in their fourth petition when they pray "Give us this day our daily bread?"
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding the Lord's Prayer—Your Will Be Done
An explanation of what Jesus' followers mean in their third petition when they pray "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven?"
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding The Lord's Prayer – Thy Kingdom Come
What do Jesus' followers mean in their second petition when they pray "Thy Kingdom Come?"
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding the Lord's Prayer - Hallowed Be Your Name
What do Jesus' followers mean in their first petition when they pray "hallowed be they name?"
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding the Lord's Prayer – In The Heavens
Often mistranslated as "in heaven" the Lord's Prayer's second phrase is "in the heavens." What does Jesus mean by this?
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Understanding the Preface to the Lord's Prayer
Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer to his followers. Understanding the components will help believers pray the way God wants them to pray.
Mar 28, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Summary of the Short Story "Wakefield" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The following is a synopsis of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Wakefield" from his book Twice-Told Tales.
Mar 25, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
A review of Khaled Hosseini's debut novel, The Kite Runner, published in 2003.
Mar 16, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make Groundhog's Day Sock Puppets
Use Groundhog's Day to create a diversion for children during the worst stages of cabin fever by making a Groundhog's Day sock puppet.
Mar 16, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of Joseph Heller's Novel Catch-22
Review of Joseph Heller's popular novel, Catch-22.
Mar 10, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger Lea MacBride
A review of Little House on Rocky Ridge from Roger Lea MacBride's follow-up series to Laura Ingalls Wilder's very successful Little House series.
Mar 4, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Recycle Used CDs to Make Fun Spinning Tops
How to make fun spintops using old CDs, shooter marbles, and some paper.
Mar 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Recycle Old Puzzle Pieces Into Puzzle Face Characters
Use extra-large sized jigsaw puzzle pieces to make cartoonish faces with your children.
Mar 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of Defiant Joy by Kevin Belmonte
Review of Defiant Joy, Kevin Belmonte's biography of writer and critic, G.K. Chesterton.
Mar 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Make Your Own Hat Stands
Instructions for making simple and inexpensive hat stands.
Mar 2, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of Faith of My Fathers by Lynn Austin
A review of the fourth book, Faith of My Fathers, in Lynn Austin's series, Chronicles of the Kings.
Feb 25, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of Mr. Darcy's Daughters by Elizabeth Aston
Jane Austen's work has spawned legions of mediocre fan fiction, Elizabeth Aston's work Mr. Darcy's Daughters blends in with the crowd.
Feb 25, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Recycle CDs to Make Stained Glass Sun Catchers
Recycle your old CDs to make beautiful stained glass sun-catchers to brighten a window or celebrate a holiday.
Feb 21, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Three Different Gingerbread Man Projects
Three different gingerbread projects to do with your children to celebrate Christmas or the winter season.
Feb 21, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Recycle Jigsaw Puzzles to Make Snowflakes
Use an old jigsaw puzzle to make creative, whimsical snowflakes with your children.
Feb 21, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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How to Recycle Toilet Paper Rolls Into Snowflakes
Recycle toilet paper rolls to make fun, inexpensive snowflakes to decorate your house during winter or your tree at Christmas.
Feb 21, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Celebrate Easter with Resurrection Eggs
Ideas for using resurrection eggs to celebrate Christ's crucifixion, His resurrection, and the Easter holiday.
Feb 21, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of The Immortal by Angela Hunt
Review of Angela Elwell Hunt's novel, The Immortal, based on the tale of the Wandering Jew.
Feb 18, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of Born Under a Lucky Moon by Dana Precious
Review of the debut novel, Born Under a Lucky Moon by Dana Precious.
Feb 11, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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Review of Among the Gods by Lynn Austin
A review of the fifth book, Among the Gods, in Lynn Austin's series, Chronicles of the Kings.
Feb 4, 2011
- Melissa Howard
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