Page 1 of Paul S Umstead's writing

1. How to transfer photos to other objects from negatives Film photography is going away, but we have one reason to stock up on film now while it is cheap and available. You can transfer a photo or snapshot from a negative onto wood, cloth, paper, etc. All printing is done from the negative not... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 184 days ago.)

2. Betty Boop - an Introduction and Short History After almost 100 years from her humble beginning as a dog, Betty Boop grew and developed and ultimately has proven to have withstood the test of time. She has outlasted the pet rock, mood rings, lava lamps and virtually all other fad collectibles.... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 195 days ago.)

3. Christmas Tree Legends and Tradition Legends of the Christmas Tree Many legends exist about the origin of the Christmas tree. We have chronicled some of the more popular one. Saint Boniface, an English monk who organized the Christian Church in France and Germany.... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 198 days ago.)

4. Without Squanto there would be no Thanksgiving The first Thanksgiving was a Festival held in October 1621 commemorating the first harvest by the the Pilgrims who had planted their crops on Patuxet abandoned fields. But how did this happen that the pilgrims were on Patuxet land? It's an... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 198 days ago.)

5. Be remembered this Christmas by giving the perfect gift Christmas has become so commercialized that very little thought is given to actually how the recipient perceives the giver. Many times gifts are given out of obligation so it ceases to be the thought that counts and becomes the count that counts.... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 205 days ago.)

6. Billy Ray Cyrus as "Doc" a must see television show with a message I must admit, when I first happened upon the television show "Doc" on PAX Network a few years ago it didn't stir me. First of all, I had visions of "Little House on the Prairie", a show in the genre of the "Walton's" which reminded me of a preachy... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 207 days ago.)

7. Understanding Buying and Selling on eBay Understanding the business of eBay After a year as eBay store sellers, we would like to share a few things that we have learned along the way to help potential sellers and buyers understand and feel comfortable with the experience. Some of this... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 223 days ago.)

8. How To Make Your Own Plastic Molded Objects Making your own gifts can be satisfying and memorable to the recipient. It would be extremely helpful for you to read this article, print it off and familiarize yourself with the products and terminology. SULPHO-PLASTICS This plastic is... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 300 days ago.)

9. How To Make Your Own Baby Food How To Make Your Own Baby Food Making your own baby food will ensure that what your child is eating is fresh, nutritious and free of additives. By making your own baby foods, you'll be saving money, up to 50%. And to top it off, it's... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 315 days ago.)

10. How to Dry Fresh Cut Flowers How To Dry Fresh Cut Flowers You can enjoy the freshness of a flower garden throughout the year by cutting and drying your favorite flowers. The two easiest and least expensive methods are sand-drying and air-drying. ... (posted by Paul S Umstead 6 years 315 days ago.)

11. Starting your own eBay Business - Part I The Plan Starting Your Own eBay Business Part I - The Plan Now that you have committed to opening your own business on eBay (or basically any other business) it is time to get to work. What we are providing is a modified version of a feasibility... (posted by Paul S Umstead 7 years 57 days ago.)

12. Starting your own eBay Store - Introduction Starting your own eBay Business - Introduction We have all heard numerous success stories on persons making thousands of dollars and even more a month selling on eBay. Many of us would like to be in the position to be our own boss and control our... (posted by Paul S Umstead 7 years 62 days ago.)

13. How To Win At Bingo Let me say at the very start . . . it is my own sincere opinion that when one sticks to tested rules, one's chances of winning more or less consistently is by far the most sensible procedure. On the other hand, BINGO is a game of Chance, and one's... (posted by Paul S Umstead 7 years 343 days ago.)

14. How To Cut Glass Without A Diamond Cutter Dip a piece of common string in alcohol and squeeze dry, or as dry as it will get without dripping. This string should then be placed on the already marked glass and tied tight. Light the string and let it burn off. Immediately, while the glass is... (posted by Paul S Umstead 7 years 344 days ago.)

15. How To Create Bronze Baby Shoes You can treasure the memory of your child's first steps forever by bronzing his first set of baby shoes. And you can do it yourself relatively inexpensively and easily. Your first step will be to clean the shoes thoroughly. With a damp rag... (posted by Paul S Umstead 7 years 344 days ago.)

16. Tips for giving a “memorable” gift Tips for giving a “memorable” gift Let’s face it, except for the million dollars that your rich uncle gave you, most of the gifts you get are not all that memorable. The reason for this is that there usually is not a lot of thought given to... (posted by Paul S Umstead 8 years 20 days ago.)

17. Hosting a Successful Party Hosting a Successful Party One of the most rewarding feelings is the fulfillment of a well hosted party. Whether it is a small gathering for a shower or birthday or an extravaganza commemorating a momentous event, the host is critical in... (posted by Paul S Umstead 8 years 22 days ago.)