<![CDATA[Patricia N. Hicks - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:29:59 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Helen, Georgia - "Mountain Beauty with a Touch of Bavaria"]]> One October on our way back from Florida, my husband passed the turn for the coastal drive and opted to take a more northern route heading straight into the Georgia mountains. Our destination was Helen, Georgia.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Jan 21, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/helen-georgia-mountain-beauty-2544927.html <![CDATA[Review of the Wilton Cookie Tree Kit]]> At Christmas time, delightfully sweet concoctions are whipped up and presented as gifts or added to the tempting feast at holiday gatherings. My contribution was a Cookie Christmas Tree made using the Wilton Cookie Tree Kit.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Jan 18, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/review-wilton-cookie-tree-kit-2527937.html <![CDATA[Todd, North Carolina - A Slideshow of one of Ashe County's Hidden Treasures]]> Nestled among the trees and surrounded by serene mountainside pastures and Christmas tree farms, Todd, North Carolina is the perfect place to unwind and recharge.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Jan 18, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/photos/todd-north-carolina-slideshow-one-ashe-countys-595248.html <![CDATA[Tips for Teens Entering the Job Market]]> If you are a teenager, or even a first-timer, about to enter the job market, you need to read this.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Oct 24, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/tips-teens-entering-job-market-611657.html <![CDATA[Review of SunSilk Anti-Poof Hair Care Products]]> SunSilk has an "Anti-Poof" formula containing Jojoba Oil created to control "poofy" hair. How does it do when it goes head to head with a mass of naturally curly, frizzy hair?

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Oct 18, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/review-sunsilk-antipoof-hair-care-597477.html <![CDATA[Todd, North Carolina - One of the Best Kept Vacation Secrets]]> Nestled among the trees and surrounded by serene mountainside pastures and Christmas tree farms, Todd, North Carolina is the perfect place to unwind and recharge.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Oct 17, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/todd-north-carolina-one-best-595213.html <![CDATA[The Creative Cake Maker: How to Decorate Jack Skellington Halloween Cupcakes]]> The character "Jack Skellington", from The Nightmare Before Christmas, is hands down my favorite skeleton. Once you realize how easy these cupcakes are to make, you'll be making them for Halloween AND Christmas.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Oct 04, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-creative-cake-maker-decorate-574221.html <![CDATA[Unusual Halloween Cupcake Design Ideas]]> While I wouldn't turn down a cupcake of any kind, this fun collection of ideas showcases the unusual and/or "too cute to pass by" cupcakes perfectly themed for Halloween.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Oct 03, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/unusual-halloween-cupcake-design-ideas-578698.html <![CDATA[Review of Kim Lavine's Mommy Millionaire: How I Turned My Kitchen Table Idea into a Million Dollars and How You Can, Too!]]> It was marketed as "The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Business While Keeping Your Family Your #1 Job". That was enough to get my attention. For two days and two nights, I read this book. When I finished, I was both satisfied and deeply disappointed.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Oct 03, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/review-kim-lavines-mommy-millionaire-578591.html <![CDATA[The Creative Cake Maker: How to Decorate Ladybug Cupcakes]]> Imagine the smiles you'll see when you serve these ladybug cupcakes at your next party! These cupcakes are quick and easy. They don't take much more than a box of cake mix, some colored icing and marshmallows.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 17, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-creative-cake-maker-decorate-ladybug-cupcakes-339006.html <![CDATA[The Creative Cake Maker: How to Decorate Bumble Bee Cupcakes]]> Nothing could be cuter than a swarm of bumblebee cupcakes at your party! These cupcakes are quick and easy. They don't take much more than a box of cake mix, some colored icing and marshmallows.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 17, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-creative-cake-maker-decorate-bumble-bee-338927.html <![CDATA[The Creative Cake Maker: How to Decorate a Bumblebee Birthday Cake]]> This bumblebee cake is a quick, easy cake-decorating project that doesn't take much more than a box of cake mix, some colored icing and marshmallows.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 17, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-creative-cake-maker-decorate-bumblebee-338836.html <![CDATA[The Creative Cake Maker: How to Decorate a Princess Birthday Cake]]> This "Princess" birthday cake is a fun cake-decorating project that doesn't take much more than cake mix, some store bought icing and a tiara from the dollar store.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 17, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-creative-cake-maker-decorate-princess-337852.html <![CDATA[The Creative Cake Maker: How to Decorate a Microsoft XBOX Controller Cake]]> Deciding on appropriate cakes for men can be difficult. However, if the man in your life loves to play video games (like my brother), it's probably safe to make him a video game controller birthday cake.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 17, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-creative-cake-maker-decorate-microsoft-337710.html <![CDATA[The Creative Cake Maker: How to Decorate a Ladybug Birthday Cake]]> This fun ladybug birthday cake is a quick, easy cake-decorating project that doesn't take much more than a box of cake mix, some colored icing and marshmallows.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 17, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-creative-cake-maker-decorate-ladybug-337658.html <![CDATA[Cake Decorating: Making a Piping Bag Out of a Sandwich Bag]]>

Cake decorating tools can become expensive. One way to cut costs is to create a piping bag from a regular sandwich bag. It's so easy, even an amateur can do it.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 09, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/video/cake-decorating-making-piping-bag-out-sandwich-240454.html <![CDATA[How To Bake A Cake (Part 3) - Testing, Removing & Cooling Your Cake]]>

This is the final step in cake baking and the last of the 3 part video series "How To Bake A Cake". This tutorial will show you how to test your cake, remove it from its pan, and cool it. You will then have a finished product you can decorate (that's the fun part) and proudly serve to your friends

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 09, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/video/how-bake-cake-part-3-testing-removing-cooling-239020.html <![CDATA[How To Bake A Cake (Part 2) - Mixing & Baking Your Cake]]>

This is part 2 of a multi-part tutorial on how to bake a cake. Part two covers the steps necessary for mixing your ingredients and baking your cake properly so you will have a cake you can decorate and be proud to serve to your family and friends.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: May 09, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/video/how-bake-cake-part-2-mixing-baking-cake-237779.html <![CDATA[How To Bake A Cake (Part One) - Preparing Your Baking Pans]]>

Most cake recipes begin by reading "Heat your oven and generously grease and flour your pan." What if you don't know how to "generously grease and flour..."? Part one of this series will show you how so you can get on with the fun of baking your cake.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Apr 04, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/video/how-bake-cake-part-one-preparing-baking-230890.html <![CDATA[Ways to Occupy Your Children in a Checkout Line]]> With three kids in tow, and countless trips to the grocery store under my belt, I've used a few tricks from time to time to keep my kids from driving me insane while standing in the checkout line. Most don't even require anything extra to be brought along in the tote bag.

Contributor: Patricia N. Hicks
Published: Mar 22, 2007

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