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Hundred Year Old Antique Boxes

by Virginia Enella in Hobbies & Collectibles - “There are all kinds of antiques that people collect, but among the most fascinating are antique boxes. Of course, I don't expect you to share my view as all antiques are personal favorites. But as far as I am concerned, antique boxes represent the spirit of the antique that we all find so fascinating. For me antique boxes spell treasure. I grew up reading stories of treasure chests and pirates like Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island, the Swiss family Robinsons and the like.” Read more about Hundred Year Old Antique Boxes.

Basket Supplies

by Craig Marcin in Hobbies & Collectibles - “One thing is certain, if you want to be successful at a small home business, you have to think out of the box. In our example of a basket business, using basket supplies to create ordinary baskets that every other company has a version of probably will not get you very far. Your business will have a leg up on the competition if you incorporate a fresh and innovative approach to your gift basket ideas.” Read more about Basket Supplies.

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Antique Photos

By Brenda Nelson, posted August 10th, 2006

“But even wedding party pictures have differing values; the more people in the picture the higher the value of the photo. Also, if the people in the picture seem a little more high class (the clothing is expensive within the time period of the photo), then the photo is worth a little more than if it were of a lower class family. Sometimes antique photos with only one person are valuable.”

Antique Toys

By Virginia Enella, posted August 10th, 2006

“While marbles may be at the bottom of your antique toys list, they can sell for huge amounts of money. In the 1970s, many little boys craved an Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle. These rare bikes with the matching Evel Knievel doll earn well over $400 now, and parents back then paid only dollars for them. If you have an Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle in your old toy chest, pull it out and gain some money selling it to antique toys collectors.”

How Tibetan Singing Bowls Are Used In Buddhist Meditation

By Michael Murillo, posted August 10th, 2006

“The monks use the bowl for everything: for begging, for eating, and for the purpose for which many westerners acquire them. The Tibetan singing bowl, when used for meditation, emits one of the most soothing, powerful tones you will ever hear. First, the Tibetan singing bowl is balanced on the palm of one hand. Then a spoon is drawn around the rim.”