12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight [December 21st. 2009 9:38a] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] i_hope_that For many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support. part17 comment

12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight [December 21st. 2009 9:37a] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] diygifts Feeling crafty? If you've got a few last folks on your holiday gift list, this is a great place to seed your creativity and generosity. You'll also discover wonderful DIY tips to decorate your home and entertain guests. Offering a no-frills-no-skills attitude that welcomes the cash-challenged and arts-phobic, you're sure to get ideas and make friends in the process. part3 comment

12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight [December 21st. 2009 9:36a] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] cooking_club A fun and friendly community dedicated to those who love to cook, whether you're a meat-and-potatoes type, an aspiring gourmand, and/or a vegan. In search of a brilliant dish to use up those weekly leftovers? Post your ingredients and you'll be whipping up a feast by dinner. You can also share favorite recipes. For Type A chefs, you can spice up your culinary repertoire with exciting cooking challenges. part6 comment

[December 21st. 2009 1:14a] dear______ [samakazaam] dear 2009, STOP KILLING EVERYONE part1 comment

12/14/09 Homepage Spotlight [December 17th. 2009 5:33p] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] stepstomarrow When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot. part10 comment

12/14/09 Homepage Spotlight [December 14th. 2009 10:14a] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] taste_buds Holidays provide a built-in excuse for indulgent entertaining. This all-purpose foodie community covers everything from homemade hangover cures to dinner party menus. Need quick advice? Get five-minute snack suggestions, low-fat ingredient substitutes, and even measurement conversions. Delicious recipes garnished with humorous advice. Yum. part11 comment

12/14/09 Homepage Spotlight [December 14th. 2009 10:09a] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] naturesbeauty Always on the lookout for compelling images, we were delighted to discover this flourishing community of artists who share a love of nature. Honoring the subject with photographs, paintings, sketches, prose, poetry, and other creative works, you'll be simultaneously riveted to your monitor and inspired to run helter skelter towards the nearest wooded dale. part8 comment

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