Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Monday, April 13, 2009

St. Patrick's Day Crafts Part I: Shamrock Pins

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

St. Patricks Day is an annual celebration that is celebrated by countries around the world. It is done in commemoration of St. Patrick, the national saint of Ireland. This article is written to provide you with information on how to make a St. Patricks Day craft, specifically Shamrock pins . You may give the finished product as gifts or presents to your close friends or relatives. You may also use it as a product starter for your upcoming crafts business.

The Shamrock is Irelands national symbol. It is a three-leafed clover and is commonly know to produce good luck. An Irish legend states that when you found a shamrock, good luck and good things will come your way. Shamrock is an anglicized word from the Irish term seamrg .

To make shamrock pins you must first gather the following materials: 3 pieces of small wooden hearts (those used for scrap booking), green acrylic paint, glue, glitters and green chenille stem. Cut off a 3 long of green chenille stem and glue it at the back of the wooden heart. Glue the two wooden hearts at the side of the center heart. Cover with green acrylic paint and let dry before covering with glitters. You may also apply a fresh coat of glazing to give it a shiny look. Finish by gluing a safety pin at the back.

I'm going to give you an interesting tidbit about shamrock: did you know that the four-leafed clover is often mistaken as the shamrock symbol? The four-leafed clover is primarily the Irish symbol for good luck while the three-leafed clover (shamrock) is a Christian symbol for the Holy Trinity. However, nowadays a shamrock is also considered as a symbol for good luck.

Pin your shamrock pin on your favorite St. Patricks Day t-shirt. Attend the St. Patricks Day Festival in Irish fashion. Dont forget to wish everyone good luck as you pass your unique creation around.

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