Today is a day of remembrance, a day to spend time with family and a day to attend parades.

Today’s Lens of the Day Remembering on Memorial Day by Comfortdoc is a wonderful tribute to the men and women who fought for our country.

We hope you have a safe and memorable day.

http://www.squidoo.com/memorial_day

In case you aren’t aware, Virtual Jenga on Squidoo is a SquidQuest challenge where one lensmaster chooses the topic of a lens to be built by another lensmaster.

First, let’s have a look at the terrific lens idea that was sent in by lensmaster LaraineRose: 

“Steve knows so much about birds. I’d like him to please let us know about birds that are extinct and birds on the endangered list.”

Steve_Kaye took LaraineRose’s idea and ran with it.  From the lens:

“This article is about solutions. Some of them are easy – you can apply them today. Others are difficult – we will spend decades working on them.”

The lens is full of well-written “expert” advice and jam-packed with the lensmaster’s own magnificent photos.  Stop by to congratulate these two amazing lensmasters today.

For winning the Virtual Jenga 2012 SquidQuest, both Steve_Kaye and LaraineRose will each be receiving an additional $100.00 in their next payout. 

All of the lenses created for this SquidQuest are fantastic and it was a truly tough decision for many who voted.

Visit all of the Virtual Jenga 2012 lenses HERE.

http://www.squidoo.com/birds-at-risk

Congratulations to Steve_Kaye and LaraineRose!

And the same holds true for a great lens.

At Shortbread Treats by JGracey you’ll find a terrific example of an amazing lens that contains a just as amazing recipe for melt in your mouth shortbread.

We love the step-by-step photos, the image of the hand-written recipe and all of the “important notes” that were included by the lensmaster.  You’ll love the easy to follow recipe and the truly personal writing.

Stop by today to see it , then go ahead and surprise your family with some yummy “Not-just-for-Christmas” cookies this weekend.

http://www.squidoo.com/shortbread-treats

Have you ever made Christmas cookies during the summer?  Share your thoughts here.

At FIVE Easy Clues for Dating Antique or Vintage Jewelry, lensmaster malzeke shares great tips to help you determine how old a piece of jewelry might be by looking at the way it’s designed and other simple characteristics of the piece.

The lensmaster’s use of illustrations (She drew them herself!) photos, and well-written text combine to make this an uber helpful and expert guide to use when purchasing vintage jewelry.

Stop by today to take a look.  I bet you’ll learn something new.  I know I did.

http://www.squidoo.com/antique-jewelry3

What are you an expert at?  Share your thoughts here and then go make a lens about it.  Your readers are waiting.

Created as a list of things we should all think about in the event of an emergency, the lens also shares fantastic tips for anyone who wants to move away from hectic urban life and live off the land.

The lens is well presented, well written and an interesting, and maybe for some of us, a very eye-opening read.

The lensmaster makes excellent use of pictures and products to balance their unique text and has added several fun on-topic polls and videos that grab a reader’s attention.  Don’t miss Jay’s Tiny House Tour.

Stop by today.  Learn what it takes to survive when you’re really on your own and see a fine example of a well thought out lens.

http://www.squidoo.com/survival-checklist

Are you a Homesteader?  Have you ever thought about living off the land?  Or…  are you someone who wouldn’t dream of living without all the niceties of  modern urban life?

Join the discussion.  Share your thoughts about Homesteading in the comments section here.

Now I love computers and gaming but I would not even know where to start if I wanted to build a gaming PC. Luckily this lens gives detailed information on how to build such a machine.

hsb250 even gives tips, reviews and money saving advice for buying parts for your system which is valuable information.

Everyone is an expert an something. What are YOU an expert at?

http://www.squidoo.com/build-gaming-pc

If so, hurry over to De-Cluttering Made Easy by lensmaster sidther,  where you’ll find a comprehensive guide to finding a more organized place for everything so you can easily keep everything in its place.

Through the use of photos and well-written text, the lensmaster, who also happens to be a stay at home mom so she knows of what she speaks, brings us into her own living room and shares great advice, tips, products and most importantly… a plan, to help you create a comfortable, neat living area that you’ll be proud to bring your friends and family into.

Stop by today!

http://www.squidoo.com/easy-quick-how-to-organization-of-toys

Have you got any great de-cluttering tips to share?  Have you made a lens about it?  Share it here!

The lens author, edacas, has worked in horticulture for 10 years and is a passionate gardener herself.

Her advice contains tried and true tips for products that really work.  With a yard full of fig trees, I’ve fallen in love with the idea of that motion activated sprinkler to keep the birds and bees away.

Stop by How to Keep Pests Out of your Garden today so you’ll be well prepared to stand guard over your own garden this summer.

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-keep-pests-out-of-your-garden

Through good use of pictures, text and video, we’re brought back to the early 70′s and the birth of Glam Rock.

Waxing-Lyrical is well known for his music and entertainment lenses because they’re always comprehensive, well-written and interesting.  This one is no different.

You’ll notice that instead of trying to cover Bowie’s entire repertoire, the lensmaster has created a niche lens, pulling the most important songs from that particular era which leaves the reader wanting more.

And even if I weren’t David Bowie’s  #1 fan, I’d be telling you to make time today to stop by and see this lens.

Enjoy the content.  Study the lensmaster’s skill.  Yes, it’s that good.

http://www.squidoo.com/david-bowie-glam-rock-years

Okay, so how many of you knew as soon as you saw today’s LOTD that I’d be the one writing it?

Relache has been a successful lensmaster for 6 years now. She’s someone that many of us, myself included, looked up to and learned from as newbies here on Squidoo and with this lens she shares some of her secrets for making midlife travel work for her for both fun and profit.

From the lens: “Since I make a lot of my living writing for Squidoo and other sites (like HubPages) every time I have a new adventure, that’s new material to write about, which leads to more web pages, which leads to more revenue opportunities, which leads to more adventures.”

Her brilliant midlife travel tips are not to be missed and her lensmaking skill is something to be admired… even awed and studied.  She uses all of her own photos and fills the lens with unique and interesting content that flows so smoothly you just can’t pull yourself away.

Stop by today.  Read the lens for Relache’s good information, then go back and read it again from a lensmaking point of view.

There’s a lot to be learned here.  Don’t miss any of it.

http://www.squidoo.com/midlife-travel-toys