The Eclectic WAHM

Yep, that's right...count 'em...SIXTY Squidoo lenses! I hadn't realized just how much I'd done over there. Squidoo is such a great community, full of creative intelligent folks. You can find information about almost anything. I've had a great time with Squidoo. Hope you do too!

So, to celebrate my sixtieth lens, here's a list of them all. As my character in Jekyll & Hyde says "take a look around...find something you fancy."



Work From Home Options
There are so many work from home options out there. Find out where to look for at home jobs, business opportunities and ways of earning extra cash from home. Avoid the scams and learn to tell which opportunities are legitimate. Read some...

My Favorite Squidoo Spots Online
I decided it was high time to make a lens about Squidoo and all of the wonderful resources I've found online. Listed here will be my favorite spots to read up on Squidoo, lens making and all things Squidoo. Hope you enjoy!

Berke Breathed
Creator of one of my favorite comics of all time, Bloom County. How do you not love Opus the penguin or Bill the Cat? His clever cartoons kept me laughing throughout high school and college, and keep me laughing now. Bloom County won Berke Breathed...

Online Surveys that PAY- Easy Money for YOU.
Online surveys are a terrific way to start earning some extra money, gift cards, prizes and more. Since I began doing surveys, paid emails and local focus groups many years ago, I have earned thousands of dollars in cash, gift cards and prizes. This...

Live Theatre (or Theater) in Colorado
Information about what's happening on stage in Colorado. Links to the latest reviews, openings, closings, company websites, who's who and more. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a link list of Colorado theater companies. There are so many companie...

What to do in Denver
Denver, Colorado is a city filled with culture, sports, outdoor activities, shopping and more. Discover the exciting things to do while visiting or living in Denver. The Colorado Rocky Mountains are just a short driving distance from Denver, so you...

Finding the Right Scooter for You
Looking for a motor scooter, but don't know which one to get? Here are some resources to find the perfect scooter for your particular needs. With the price of gas going up more and more each day, a scooter could be just the thing you need to save mo...

Who is The Eclectic WAHM?
Welcome! My name is Becca, I'm an avid coupon clipper, always looking for a deal and exploring the various ways one can earn income from home. Recently, I discovered MyWorldPlus , a fantastic company that offers its customers substantial discounts a...

Living Frugally - How to Get What You Want and Need for Less
Most everyone either wants or needs to save money. Living is expensive. Living well is VERY expensive. In my opinion, every little bit helps. This lens is to share savings I've found with you and interesting articles and advice I've found.

Patti LuPone
Tony Award Winner Patti LuPone has been entertaining audiences for many years. Some of her famous roles include Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Fantine in Les Miserables and Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. She has been...

How to Make Great Home Made Ice Cream
One of my favorite childhood memories is making ice cream on the back porch with my dad. He would make the most incredible, tasty, creamy, wonderful ice cream in a variety of flavors. It was such a fun family activity that everyone enjoyed. I want to...

Living in Littleton, Colorado
Littleton, Colorado is a suburb south of Denver and home to approximately 40,300. Located in Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties, Littleton is one of the most delightful places to live in the Denver metro area. Beautiful neighborhoods, award winning sch...

My World Plus - Simple Home Based Business - Shop Save Share Earn
My World Plus is the most exiciting home business opportunity today! Imagine having access to incredible discounts on products and services you already buy from places your already shop AND earning a terrific income by sharing the opportunity w...

American Theater Wing's Tony Awards - All about "The Tonys"
Tony history links and the latest Tony Award News. A "must bookmark" for the theater lover! Tune in to the Tony Awards this Sunday, June 15 on CBS at 8pm EST/7pm CST. The telecast will include musical performances from 13 shows! Nominated shows that...

Joel Grey
Not many actors have won both the Tony AND the Oscar for the same role. Joel Grey accomplished this extraordinary feat for his role as the Emcee in Cabaret. He originated the role of the Wizard of Oz in Wicked on Broadway, but he has been performing...

Joanna Gleason
Joanna Gleason is one of my favorite performers. She's done film, TV and stage work. My favorite work of hers is her portrayal of The Baker's Wife in the Broadway musical Into the Woods, for which she won the Tony Award in 1988. Learn more about Joan...

Valentine Resources - Your Year-Long Romance Headquarters!
Valentine's Day information, history, ideas, resources, shopping and more! Book a romantic getaway, order a special gift for your loved one or find the poem you've been looking for. Whatever it is you need for Valentine's Day or a romantic gift right...

Laura Bell Bundy
Tony Award nominated Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy. Cute as a button and WOW, what talent! Who is she? Find out here! Did you know they are doing a reality show to find her Broadway replacement for Legally Blonde? Actually, the show is wrapped alre...

Jane Krakowski
Many remember her as Elaine on "Ally McBeal", but Broadway fans know her as a Tony Award winning star! She's a joy to watch and I look forward to seeing where her career takes her! Her Broadway credits include: Nine - Carla - Apr 10, 2003 - Dec 14,...

Stephen Sondheim
If there's anyone who's music I love to hear, see performed, perform...it's Mr. Stephen Sondheim. His contribution to the American musical theater is beyond words. Enjoy this lens on one of the most influential composer and lyricists in t...

Sutton Foster
Sutton Foster is an extremely talented Broadway star. She is a triple-threat and has done Broadway roles from Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women and Young Frankenstein. She has won a Tony Award, and her brother, Hunter Foste...

Bernadette Peters
Being a huge musical theater buff, of course I have my favorite stars. Bernadette Peters is my all-time favorite. She's one of the most talented, versitile, beautiful performers out there.

How to Audition for a Musical
Perhaps you're Broadway-bound, or just want to have some fun in community theater, or somewhere in between. Whatever the case, if you want to be in musicals you have to get through the audition process first. This lens will help you get started! Lear...

Stephanie Block
This lens is about Broadway star Stephanie J. Block, currently playing Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway. She was actually the original Elphaba in the workshop production of Wicked before it went to Broadway. When Wicked opened on Broadway, Idina Menzel...

Phylicia Rashad
Intelligent, beautiful, talented - Phylicia Rashad is a Tony Award winning actress best known to Americans as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show. She won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her role in the revival of...

Eden Espinosa
I was lucky enough to see Eden in the pre-Broadway run of Brooklyn in Denver at the Civic Theater. Front row, no less. She was amazing and I look forward to following her career. Find out more about Eden here! NEWSFLASH: Eden Espinosa will be starri...

Ann Reinking
When you think of Broadway dancing, no doubt superstar Ann Reinking comes to mind. She won the Tony for her choreography in Chicago and has received Tony nominations for Dancin', Goodtime Charley and Fosse. She is also a member of the American Theat...

Norbert Leo Butz
Norbert Leo Butz is a fantastic Broadway actor, best known for his roles in Wicked, The Last Five Years and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He was also in Rent for a time and performed in the original musical Thou Shalt Not.

Ellen Greene
Currently on hit TV show Pushing Daisies, Ellen Greene is a long-time performer and Broadway star. She's likely best known for her portrayal of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. She is one of my favorite performers!

George M Cohan
One of the original musical comedy performer/writer/composers. If you live in the USA, no doubt you've heard his tunes, "You're a Grand Old Flag", "Over There", and "Yankee Doodle Dandy." A true Broadway legend.

Gerbils are Great Family Pets
Learn about keeping gerbils as pets. They are friendly, easy to care for little creatures who will capture your heart. I never thought I'd have rodents as pets, but now I can't imagine not having gerbils around. They are so much fun!

All Things Broadway Lensography
Here is my collection of Broadway related lenses. Find out about Broadway shows, performers, directors, choreographers and more. Live theatre is my passion and I'm happy to bring some of Broadway's greatest to you!

Classic Gaming Systems - Sega Genesis and more!
Somewhere between the Atari and the WII is the terrific old game system, the Sega Genesis. Easy to learn, fun to play with tons of games available, the Sega Genesis is still a great game system to have around!

Next Stage - Thought Provoking Live Theater in Denver
Our Mission Next Stage engages audiences by introducing quality new works and reviving unfamiliar and thought-provoking live theater. Next Stage, a 501c3 non-profit organization, encourages exploration and experimentation by exposing artists a...

Betty Buckley
Betty Buckley made her Broadway debut in 1776 and later won the Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella in the smash hit Cats. We "children of the 70's" may best remember her as the mom on TV's "Eight is Enough" To know her is to love her...wh...

Stephen Schwartz
Musicals include the wildly successful Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Baker's Wife and more. He has won Grammy and Academy Awards and several Tony nominations.

Elaine Stritch
Elaine Stritch - Tony Award winning Broadway star. Her performance in the original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Company was beyond compare. She started her Broadway career in 1946 and has enjoyed roles in theater, film and television. Ho...

Wayne Cilento
Best known for originating the role of "Mike" in A Chorus Line on Broadway, Wayne Cilento has been a well known and award winning choreographer for Broadway over the years. He won the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award. in 1993 for Best Choreography...

Audra McDonald
This lens is dedicated to Audra McDonald, the incredible Tony-Award winning actress. You'll find her currently starring in Grey's Anatomy spinoff Private Practice as Addison's best friend, Dr. Naomi Bennett.

Marni Nixon
In famous movie musicals, Marni Nixon provided the singing voice for actresses who couldn't do it themselves. Maria in West Side Story, Eliza in My Fair Lady and more, Marni Nixon sang those memorable roles so beautifully. I recently saw her live as...

Harold Prince
Harold Prince, aka Hal Prince has won more Tony Awards than any other individual. 21, I believe at last count. A powerful, prolific producer and director, he has left an indelible mark on Broadway.

Linda Eder
Incredible voice, massive talent. This lens is all about Linda Eder. She is well known to Broadway fans for her performance as Lucy Harris in the gothic thriller musical, Jekyll & Hyde.

Nathan Lane
Nathan Lane is an on-stage and on-screen star. The Lion King, The Producers and The Birdcage are some of of favorites. His work on Broadway, films and TV have been entertaining us for many years. I hope you enjoy this lens!

The Original Dickens Carolers - Denver's Premier Victorian Caroling Company
The Original Dickens Carolers, Denver’s premier Victorian caroling company is looking forward to entertaining at your holiday event. 303-984-5842 www.originaldickenscarolers.com Fully memorized and recognizable by their highly animated and...

Joe Mantello
Director of Wicked, Assasins and Take Me Out. His work speaks for itself with numerous awards and nominations. Learn more about Joe Mantello here!

George Seurat
A talented artist of the 1800's who's work was not fully appreciated until after his death. Not only are his works in museums across the world, but his life was immortalized in the Pulitzer prize winning Broadway musical, Sunday in the Park with Geor...

James Lapine
Along with Tony Awards, he's also won a Pulitzer for Sunday in the Park With George and an Obie Award. His incredible work with Stephen Sondheim is what introduced me to James Lapine. I look forward to more incredible shows from him!

Christine Ebersole
Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole is another incredible Broadway actress. She has also done film and TV, and was even a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Enjoy! Ms. Ebersole has many performances coming up in the New York area this summer. Chec...

Marissa Jaret Winokur
What a talented woman! She won the Tony Award for playing the role of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray on Broadway. Love her!! Marissa did an amazing job in this season's "Dancing With the Stars." She made it so close to the finals! Great dancing, Mariss...

Laura Benanti
Currently starring in the Broadway revival of Gypsy in the role of Gypsy Rose Lee, Laura Benanti is no stranger to the Broadway stage. She's been in The Sound of Music, Swing (for which she received her first Tony nomination, Into the Woods, Nine and...

Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy founded the Christian Science church in 1879 and authored the textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Learn more about Mary Baker Eddy here!

Idina Menzel
Find out here! Who is Idina and what is she up to these days? Best known for her roles in Rent and Wicked, Idina Menzel is one of today's most popular Broadway performers. Links, photos, videos and more about Tony Award winning actress, Idina Menzel...

Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein has been entertaining audiences for years. His efforts have garnered him Tony and Emmy Awards. He's an American treasure! CONGRATULATIONS to Harvey on his Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Book of a Musical for his work on...

Annaleigh Ashford
Known to Colorado Theatre folks as Annaleigh Swanson, Miss Ashford is recently moved from Broadway in the lead role of Glinda in Wicked to the Chicago company of Wicked. Before Wicked,she made her Broadway debut as Margot in Legally Blonde. The folk...

Jekyll And Hyde Video Showcase
Jekyll & Hyde the Musical opened on Broadway April 28, 1997 and closed January 7, 2001. Music by Frank Wildhorn Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Frank Wildhorn,Steve Cuden Book Leslie Bricusse Based upon Novella by Robert Louis Stevenson Strange Case of D...

Chita Rivera
Incredible dancer Chita Rivera has been performng on Broadway since 1952. Well known shows include Bye Bye Birdie with Dick Van Dyke, West Side Story, Sweet Charity and Chicago. A Broadway legend!

Ben Vereen
I just love watching this man perform. He's got that elusive "it" that makes a performer just shine. He can sing,dance and act with a finesse not easily matched. It's no surprise that he is a Tony Award winner for his performance in Pippin. Ben rocks...

Sierra Boggess
I saw Sierra perform the role of Ariel in the pre-Broadway run of The Little Mermaid at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts complex in downtown Denver. Ms. Boggess is actually from the Denver area and attended...

Jason Robert Brown
Welcome to the JRB lens! This is the latest addition to my lenses on fabulous Broadway folks. Jason Robert Brown is one of my favorite composers and I love to sing his songs!

Raul Esparza
Award winning actor Raul Esparza. He made me swoon in the Broadway revival of Company, so I HAD to do a lens about him! Hope you enjoy! Raul Esparza has been nominated for the Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for his work in The Homeco...

Working from home brings unique challenges...like having your family around. Folks wanting to work from home so they can be with their kids are in for quite a surprise. Unless you're running a home daycare, trying to spend time with your kids while working can be counterproductive. It takes a great deal of discipline to manage time working while properly supervising children. The good news is, as the kids get older, it does get easier.

I remember when my munchkins were toddlers thinking "oh, I can just work while they're napping." Sure...sometimes that works. Most times not so much. Many work from home jobs require you to have a quiet home environment. Anyone with toddlers knows this is next to impossible. If you must work from home while supervising kids, make sure you find work that is suitable to noise and constant interruptions. Otherwise, you will be stressed and your employer won't be getting what they pay for - your full attention. Your children need your attention as well. It doesn't seem ideal to work from home so you have more family time if you constantly have to say to your kids "not now, I'm working." Balance is key. Setting boundaries is important. When you're working, make sure your children know when you will you will be finished. When it is family time, say "no" to extra work or other interruptions.

Working from home isn't easy, neither is working outside the home. What's important is that you find the balance that works for you and your family. It may take some trial and error to figure it all out. You can do it! Just know that it takes time and adjustment, but it all works out if you work at it.

It's about time. I still wanted to keep my EclecticWAHM.com website as it was and not use a subdomain, so I purchased eclecticwahm.net to use for my blog. I did it through Blogger and it was SO easy! It only took about 20 minutes for everything to transfer over. So you can now access my blog at http://www.eclecticwahm.net/. The old blog address will still forward there, but if you want to bookmark the new one, that's the new address.

Last week, I finished my first block of online classes at the University of Phoenix. This week I started my next block of classes AND it's tech week for the show I'm in. We open the show this Friday night, so this week we're rehearsing in the theater and getting a handle on all of the technical aspects of the show, the costumes, makeup etc. I'm having a great time with this show. Opening night for Jekyll & Hyde will be very exciting. Tonight we work with the stage blood for the first time. ::::insert maniacal laughter here::::

So with all this going on, I probably won't have time to post until next week. In the meanwhile, good luck on your search for work at home jobs!

So I can have the time to pursue my passions like participating in live theater. Here's the latest show I'm in. We open June 20. If you're in Denver, come check it out!!



Performance Now Theater Company presents Jekyll & Hyde the musical.

...from the job, the job search, the weeding, the mowing...whatever it is you're doing that's stressing you out. For all intents and purposes, Summer is HERE. So chill out and make some ice cream.

How to Make Great Home Made Ice Cream

Just sayin'

You won't regret it!

A part of working from home, at least for me, is learning to live frugally. Part necessity, part philosophy, I try to pay the very least for the things I want and need. In today's world where prices are rising daily, it just makes sense to get the most bang for your buck.

I created a Squidoo lens addressing these issues called Living Frugally - How to Get What You Want and Need for Less. Check it out. I'd love to hear your suggestions. If you know of some fantastic online resources for frugal living, send me links so I can share them.

Let me know what you think about the Squidoo lens. I really want it to be a helpful resource for people!

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day, everyone! If you wake up in a free country tomorrow, thank a Veteran. Please take a minute before the BBQs tomorrow to give thanks for those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live the way we do.

Got this lovely little email today from email address service3256@usa.com. It said it was from the Department of the Treasury. First of all, the IRS and Dept. of Treasury do not communicate with taxpayers via email. Secondly, they know how to spell. The email has typos. The "click here" link takes you to a site that looks like it's official, but it asks for credit card information along with your social security number and claims you can receive your refund on your Visa or Mastercard.

Just amazing. Do not be fooled by these emails. They are criminals trying to steal your identity and banking information. If you get an email like this, copy the full header and forward it to phishing@irs.gov.

Using my favorite header tool http://headertool.apelord.com/ , I discovered that this email originated in the UK.

So check out this email. Notice how poorly written it is and the numerous errors in it. It's a good thing that these scammers aren't smart enough to be able to write properly or they might fool even more people.

Be safe out there, folks and don't let the scammers get ya!

After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity
we have determined that you are eligible to receive
a tax refund under section 501(c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. Tax refund value is $189.60.
Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days
in order to IWP the data received.
If u don't receive your refund within 9 business
days from the original IRS mailing date shown,
you can start a refund trace online.

If you distribute funds to other organization, your records must show wether
they are exempt under section 497 (c) (15). In cases where the recipient org.
is not exempt under section 497 (c) (15), you must have evidence the funds will
be used for section 497 (c) (15) purposes.

If you distribute fund to individuals, you should keep case histories showing
the recipient's name and address; the purpose of the award; the maner of
section; and the realtionship of the recipient to any of your officers, directors,
trustees, members, or major contributors.

To access the form for your tax refund, please click here

This notification has been sent by the Internal Revenue Service,
a bureau of the Department of the Treasury.

Sincerely Yours,

John Stewart
Director, Exempt. Organization
Rulings and Agreements Letter
Internal Revenue Service

One thing that has enhanced my life greatly is reading. When searching for options on working from home, I read a lot of books, blogs, articles...anything I could get my hands on. The first book I ever read that had to do with working from home was "Making a Living Without a Job" by Barbara J. Winter. It truly inspired me and opened my eyes to the many possibilities there are for someone who wants to earn income without a traditional job. Since then I have read many books, articles, blogs etc. on working from home and each has given me great ideas, resources and inspiration.

I encourage everyone to check out the many books Amazon has to offer on the topic of making a living. I put together the Eclectic WAHM Bookstore to create a resource of all the books I could find about telecommuting, business ideas and anything to do with working from home. Check it out if you get a chance - you may find just what you need to inspire you or get you on the right track for your at home career!

Here are some great books to check out:


On another note...I have been doing more reading lately. I recently had one of those birthdays. You know, those certain milestones that make you sit back and think "What have I done with my life? What am I doing with my life? What do I want to be when I grow up?" Something I realized was that I was ready - more than ready - to finally finish something I started a long time ago. I thought "well, I work from home...can I go to school from home?" The answer to that question was a resounding YES! Since I really enjoy web design, computers and marketing, I found a program that was a great fit for me. I'm now enrolled in the University of Phoenix online program to get my Bachelor of Science in IT/Multimedia & Visual Communication degree. I was astounded to find that many of the credits from :::ahem::: about 20 years ago actually transferred, so I am closer to my degree than I even imagined. It's really exciting to be back in school with a real goal in mind. I love learning in the online environment. Doing it this way makes my schedule so much easier.

If you've been thinking about going back to school check out University of Phoenix. The people there I've encountered have been so helpful. The instructors are great, my academic, financial and admissions counselors have all been fabulous. I was able to get Federal student loans and a grant, so I've had no out of pocket expenses so far. It's been a great experience and I'd recommend them to anyone looking to further their education.

I haven't been spending as much time on my Squidoo lenses as I'd like lately, but I'll be catching up there very soon.

So, that's what's up with me. What's up with you? :-)