Pick your equipment. Start with a full-body workout. Choose the exercises that are right for you. Do cardio. Lift weights. Rotate through major muscle groups. Mix it up.

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If you decide to exercise at a gym, they will likely have everything you need. If you are going to exercise at home you may want to invest in some equipment: yoga mats, free weights, resistance bands, an exercise ball, or even an elliptical machine or stationary bicycle. Experts recommend beginners start with a full-body routine two to three times per week. This will help you get in shape and get ready to move on to more challenging or centralized workouts. Find a trainer to help you get started. Many gyms offer personalized workout routines and a trainer to help keep you on track. Many websites offer exercise regimens and step-by-step instructions. Check out muscleandstrength.com for a wide variety of routines; see exercise.com for a list of exercises based on experience level; or browse through exercises you can do from home at makeourbodywork.com.  Start with larger movements before moving on to smaller ones. Do isolation movements to strengthen a single body part. Cardiovascular exercise gets your heart rate up. This is best if you want to slim down. Cardio exercises include aerobics, running, dancing, and using the treadmill. Do about 1.5-2 hours of cardio exercises each week. Lifting weights helps you gain muscle. It can also help you target a specific area you’d like to improve. Popular exercises include bench pressing, dumbbell presses, and curls. Incorporate these exercises into your workout twice per week to get the best results. You’ll want to work out your arms, legs, and core area. You could set aside one day for each group, such as legs on Monday, arms on Wednesday, and core on Friday. The next week you could change the order to keep your routine from getting stale.   Leg exercises include: squats, lunges, wall sits, calf raises, and leg lifts.  Arm exercises include: pushups, pullups, and curls.  Core exercises include: planks, sit ups, and the superman flex. To make the most of your workouts, alternate strength training and cardio. You don’t want to do the same routine each day for months....


Pick your eyeshadow colors.

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You'll need at least two colors to start, with one darker than the other. Think about the look you want to have. When it comes to eyeshadow, you have three general options:  The natural look. With this look, many people won't even notice you're wearing eye makeup. Pick colors that are close to your skin tone. Use a neutral eyeshadow palette made up of peaches, olives, tans, and/or browns. The smoky look. For smoky eyes, you'll definitely look like you're wearing makeup. However, this is a very popular look right now with many people incorporating it into their everyday makeup. Use a palette of dark grays and charcoals. Avoid true black eyeshadow, as it's difficult to create depth when working with black.  The colorful look. For this, anything goes. Pick your favorite color or one that compliments your eyes. For shadows, use either a darker version of this color or a smoky charcoal.


Pick your favorite clothes out of your closet. Shop at thrift stores. Select unbranded clothing. Make your own clothes. Ignore the pressure to be fashionable.

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If you had to put together one outfit that made you feel comfortable, attractive, and confident, which pieces would you choose? How would you describe the style? Is it vintage-inspired? Is it modern or edgy? Whatever it is, aim to buy and wear things in this style since it’s what you feel best in. Regardless of what your favorite style is, you can find unique items to match it at thrift stores or consignment stores. You’ll never risk running into someone wearing the exact same shirt as you. And you’ll be able to find more interesting things than what department stores are selling. Listen to your shopping instinct. If something unique catches your eye, and you like it, buy it! Just make sure you don’t get cold feet later – wear it at least once. Avoid any clothing that has a brand name or logo printed on it. Your clothes won’t look unique if they say “Gap” across the front or have the Victoria’s Secret “Pink” moniker on the bottom. Select shirts with no writing on them at all, unless it has a fun saying that you really like. Try your hand at fashion design. Take a sewing course to learn how to create a dress out of fabric you love. Or do some no-sew designing by cutting up a tank top or t-shirt in an interesting way and then layering it over another shirt. Homemade clothes give you a sense of pride as well as individuality. You can also dye clothes to make them more interesting, or add iron-on designs from a craft store. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking any aspect of your clothing needs to be fashionable. If you love the way leopard-print pants look with a striped shirt, then wear them together. If you love wearing all black, cover yourself in black from head to toe. Being an individual means risking some odd looks from others, but it also means you get to show off your personality.


Pick your favorite material and color. Wear cowboy boots over tapered jeans. Sport boots with leggings and tights, as well. Replace high-heels with boots worn under your jeans. Wear the boots with a dress for a feminine look. Keep your outfit fairly simple.

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Cowhide boots are classic, and the most classic hues are brown and black. You can also find women's cowboy boots in other colors like white and red. Leather boots can look casual or classy, depending on their condition and what you pair them with. You could also wear suede boots, which are a little more elegant but harder to maintain.  Pay attention to the style and shape of the boots. A calf-length cowboy boot with a pointed toe is a classic style. But nowadays you can find ladies' cowboy boots in shorter lengths or with rounded or square toes. Be aware of that there are other materials than just cowhide, like quilled ostrich, caiman, crocodile, and snakeskin. Skinny jeans hug your leg and have little, if any, extra material. As a result, trying to stuff your boots under them will only make your legs look bulky and frumpy. Wear your cowboy boots over the jeans for best results. This look works especially well when the skinny jean and country boot are balanced out by a chic city jacket or blazer. This is another way to show your boots to the world. If you have a long shirt, sweater, skirt, or dress, you can wear leggings or tights under your boots to keep your legs covered during chillier weather.  Try wearing your boots with leggings and a tunic dress or cardigan, as well. You can also match them with bright tights and a dress or tunic for a unique look. The height of the classic cowboy boot mimics that of a normal pair of heels, and the front looks like the front of a casual yet chic closed-toe heel. Try this look out by wearing the jeans over the boot.  When wearing jeans or other pants over your cowboy boots, it's best to go with a boot-cut or flared style. You should also opt for longer jeans that will cover almost all of the boot to the toe. The heel will add one or two inches to your inseam. Loose-flowing, airy dresses can create an interesting contrast with the structured, rugged look of a cowboy boot. Pick a dress that stops at or slightly above the knee to show off more of the boots.  You can also...


Pick your favourite. Make some snacks. Get outside! Have fun indoors.

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Here are a few simple and fast activities to add to your party. Do just one or a few of these. You don't need much, and you can still have fun inside or outside. You can decorate cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and m&ms. Or, make Chex mix to have for movies. Put in pretzels, m&ms, popcorn, raisins, and marshmallows. You can also roast marshmallows when it's starting to get dark out. Play flashlight tag! It's the same as tag, but with flashlights in the dark. In the summer, run through a sprinkler if a nearby pool is not available. Go for a walk if it's still lights out. You could also work on your gymnastics (make sure everyone knows how to at least  cartwheel first, and if not, teach them how.) Don't worry if it's raining, just go to the movies. You can put on makeup with your eyes closed (make sure you clean up, though). Play hair salon. Braid the hair, or give each other ponytails or buns with cool hair clips, barrettes, and scrunchies. If you are bored, play Charades. Make your own videos or take a lot of pictures of each other. Or, play Wii. Some good games are Mario Kart, Wii Sports, and Just Dance 2, but anything works. Hide and seek is also a great game, and you don't need anything.


Pick your flowers. Wait for 2–4 weeks.

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Most flowers air-dry best when they are just beginning to open. They will continue to open slightly as they dry, and a fully open flower may lose its petals. This method works best for small, sturdy blossoms, such as lavender or larkspur. Wilting and pest damage becomes more obvious after drying. Choose only the best flowers, and pick extra in case of problems. The flower is ready when the petals are crisp to the touch. Occasionally a bunch will take longer than four weeks, usually because the room isn't ideal or the flower petals are unusually thick. The stems usually dry completely straight. If you want a more natural, curved look, submerge the stems in warm water until soft. Bend them however you like, and hold them in position with weights until they dry again.


Pick your hamster up and hold it properly. Put your hamster in an exercise ball. Check for dangers.

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After your hamster has been tamed and is comfortable with you picking it up, you can take it out of the cage to play.  As always, be careful when holding your hamster to prevent injury or stress.  Never squeeze your hamster as you hold it. Hold your hamster close to the ground or near your lap in case it jumps from your hands. If your hamster bites you, it may be tired and time to return to the cage. An exercise ball is a great way for your hamster to safely explore your house.  These are hollow balls that your hamster can walk inside of, moving the ball and getting great exercise.  Exercise balls will keep your hamster safe as it walks around your house. You should still look for some dangers such as a staircase or other fall hazards. Let your hamster play for no more that twenty minutes before allowing them a food and water break. Before you let your hamster out to explore and get exercise, you will need to check the room for any hazards that may be present.  Hamsters can move quickly and are easily injured, so you will need to keep a close eye on them as they play.  Keep other pets or animals out of the room. Look for any electrical cords that your hamster might chew. Block off any small spaces that your hamster might squeeze into and become stuck.


Pick your liquid. Choose your fruit. Select additional ingredients. Add ingredients in the right order.

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Every smoothie has at least two main ingredients, and those are liquid and fruit. The liquid portion of a smoothie helps the blender out and makes the consistency smooth and creamy. For every cup of fruit you use, you should add ¼ to 1/3 cup of liquid to the smoothie. Good liquid options include:  Non-dairy milk, such as almond, rice, and soy Coconut milk or coconut water Water Dairy milk Fruit juice Green tea You can use any fruit or fruit combination in a smoothie, but it’s important to choose juicy fruit and creamy fruit for each smoothie. This will ensure a balanced consistency. Use fresh or frozen fruit for the most nutritional benefits. Frozen fruit will give the smoothie a cold and refreshing iciness.  Thick and creamy base fruits include mango, apple, peach, papaya, coconut, avocado, and banana.  Juicy fruit options for smoothies include citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit, pineapple, watermelon, and berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. As long as you have a liquid and fruit you can make a smoothie, but there are also optional ingredients you can add to enhance the nutritional value or change the flavor or texture.  For added nutritional benefits, add about one tablespoon of nut butter, protein powder, hemp hearts, or a small handful of spinach or kale. For added sweetness, consider using a pinch of brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup, or a couple of dates. For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves. For extra thickness and the right texture, add a few cubes of ice to the smoothie if you used fresh instead of frozen fruit. To ensure the right consistency, to protect the blades from damage, and to prevent air bubbles from forming, you should always add the liquid portion of your smoothie to the blender first. You can then add your fruit, ice, and additional ingredients. Always start the blender on a low speed to prevent air bubbles from forming. If air bubbles form, the blades won’t be able to blend properly. If this happens, turn off the...


Pick your poison. Mix the bait carefully. Administer the bait. Wait for the ants to show up. Move the bait closer and closer to the nest.

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Mixing boric acid powder or borax with maple syrup is the most common bait; some popular commercial ant poisons essential monetize this mix. Boric acid affects ants both externally (when in powder form; similar to diatomaceous earth) and internally (when ingested). The ants bring the poison (borax or boric acid) with them to the colony and spread it around. If you get the quantity and timing just right, you can wipe out a large colony, but it might take anywhere from several weeks to a few months. A bait that's too strong will kill the ants before they make it home, and a bait that's too weak will only weaken the colony temporarily. Be intentional about your increments. The idea is for the poison to spread all throughout the colony before it begins to kill the unwitting ants. The boric acid kills the ants; the water dilutes the boric acid; and the sugar attracts the ants. Try the following recipes:  Mix 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and 2 tablespoons boric acid. Mix 3 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 4 teaspoons of boric acid. Try letting the mixture sit in an upturned lid or a low dish for easy access. If you have pets or small children, leave the bait in a container that will allow ants to enter, but isn't wide enough for larger creatures to get at the poison. Carefully shake the poison into the bottom of a metal can. Crush one side of the can, but leave a gap that is just thin enough for ants to get inside. Remove any deterrents, if you used them; the idea of baiting is to attract the ants so that they'll defeat themselves. Don't lure new ants with the bait, or else you might attract new colonies. Once there's a line of busy ant scavengers, place the bait next to the trail. The mass of ants will shift to swirl around the bait. Keep moving it further from your kitchen and closer to where the ants are entering your home. Be careful not to place the bait directly on top of the ant trail. You'll confuse them and interrupt their march home, making your baiting strategy less effective.


Pick your preferred type of lettuce. Use a water culture system. Select a growing medium. Get a container that will act as a nutrient reservoir. Prepare net pots and floating platforms. Set up an aquarium pump to provide necessary aeration. Provide the reservoir with a mixture of hydroponic nutrients and water. Create a nursery so that your seeds can germinate.

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You can grow most varieties of lettuce hydroponically. Tom Thumb is a good option if you’re trying to take up a little less room, Bibb lettuce is a little bit of an easier variety to grow, and Romaine works well but takes a bit more time. Pick whichever variety you prefer, and consider the slightly different requirements and tendencies that your particular type has. There are many different kinds of hydroponic systems that you can grow plants in, including drip systems, NFT systems, ebb-flow systems, aeroponic systems, and many more. Water culture systems, in which plants float directly on top of water while their roots grow down and absorb nutrients, are the most effective and simplistic. You have a lot of different media options to choose from, including: rockwool, coco fiber, vermiculite, pine shavings, river rock, sand, and many more. All of these options have positive and negative aspects, but picking any one of them will allow you to grow lettuce without a problem.  Rockwool is the most popular medium choice and is both sterile and porous. If you go with rockwool, be careful to keep it from becoming too saturated. This can lead to root suffocation, stem rot, and root rot. Grow rock is another popular option that has a neutral pH and holds moisture well. This medium is reusable if cleaned thoroughly, which can be beneficial for growing hydroponically in your home, but might be tedious on a larger scale. Purchase a large storage container or fish tank to use as a nutrient reservoir for your lettuce. Choose a container with a large surface area, but also make sure it’s at least 8 inches (20 cm) deep so that the plant roots can grow downward without trouble. Do not use a metal container as your nutrient reservoir. Metals can corrode or oxidize, releasing chemicals that can disrupt the supply of nutrients to your plant. There are several different materials, such as styrofoam or the lid of your reservoir container, that you can use to set up a stable way for your plants to sit above the water with their...


Pick your prize pumpkin. Tear out the roots that are close to the pumpkin. Give the pumpkin shade. Keep pests away. Harvest your pumpkins.

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The largest pumpkins balloon out from the vine. Vines generally have two to three pumpkins. Once your pumpkins have reached the size of a softball, select the one on a vine that looks the most promising. You will have to cut out the others as they will steal nutrients from the prize pumpkin. Pumpkin vines grow roots at every leaf. Tearing out the roots nearest to the pumpkin will allow the pumpkin a bit of wiggle room. If the vine is held down by the roots near the pumpkin, the pumpkin might accidentally tear itself away from the vine as it grows massive. This would effectively end any more growth.  Train vines away from the pumpkin. While growing, the pumpkin could accidentally crush the vines near it.     Make sure to weed the area completely as your pumpkin vine grows. Once it reaches twenty feet and has covered the garden with leaves, you shouldn't have to weed anymore. You can either drape a sheet over it or build a small structure to hold a tarp up over the pumpkin. That said, try not shade too many of the leaves. These need sunlight to grow the pumpkin. If you notice insects or other pests in your garden, research what they are, and take appropriate measures to control them. Growing flowers and herbs near your pumpkin patch can attract predator insects that naturally keep pests down. Common pumpkin pests include squash bugs, striped and spotted cucumber beetles, aphids, vine borers, wireworms, and six spotted leafhoppers. Your pumpkins will be ready to harvest when they are a solid, deep color (and they are gigantic!) The rind should be hard. The vines will usually be dying back at this time.


Pick your site. Prepare the site. Plant your seeds. Give your plants a constant source of water. Feed your plants with fertilizer. About 3 weeks after planting, go and weed around your plants. Sex the plants. Watch for flowering. Harvest your crop. Dry your marijuana.

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Choosing the right location is crucial to having a successful harvest. The last thing you want them to be is detected by humans and the second to last thing you want them to be is detected by animals, so choose carefully. Look for tracks and choose an area that you can get to, but that isn't too obvious. Here's what to consider:   A good, reliable source of water is mandatory. A site situated by the side of a river or stream is ideal, but remember that flooding is a risk in spring or autumn. Look for high water marks, debris in trees or water marks on rocks. Avoid areas with pine trees -- the soil is probably too acidic; go for the grassy knoll. Look at what else is already growing at the site. If there are plenty of grasses, weeds and nettles then chances are the location is already blessed with decent soil and water. Woodland sites may also be worth investigating, but think about how the sunlight will filter through the canopy. When inspecting the site, think about how it'll change over the course of the next few months. The sun will get higher (making it hotter) in the summer, getting your plants baked before you do. Find a place where your plant can get at least 5 hours of direct sunlight a day. Where will it hit in the morning, the day, and into the evening? How about over the course of the seasons? It's easiest to start with a smaller number of plants -- each one should have about 10 feet (3.0 m) in diameter from the next. That sounds like a lot, but it's only 5 feet (1.5 m) on either side for the leaves to grow from. And keep in mind that they could grow up to 5' (1.5 m) tall!  Clear away any weeds in the immediate vicinity and dig some decent size holes; they should be at least 2 feet (0.6 m) deep and two feet wide. It is best to replace the original soil with your own "clean" soil from the garden supply shop which should include compost and fertilizer. The original woodland soil will usually harbor a number of pests and diseases and may not be of the best quality anyway. It is a good idea to add a...


Pick your song based on the scoring system. Choose a song that fits the audience. Stick to the theme of the show. Watch the clock.

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Most talent show judges incorporate audience response, stage presence, and overall performance in their scoring. Other criteria might not be so obvious to you. Ask the people running the talent show if you can have a copy of the scorecard or judging criteria to help you practice.   If points are earned for originality, put some unique flair on the song you choose or change up the tempo. For example, sing an upbeat rock song like, “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey as an acoustic rendition and slow down the verses and chorus. If one of the criteria is stage presence, try a song that helps you move around the stage and engage the crowd, like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper or “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band. If you’re performing at a school, church, or other family-friendly location, pick a song without sexually explicit lyrics or violence. Remember the holiday talent show scene in the movie Mean Girls? The outfits and dance moves got the girls expelled...but at least they had charisma!  This is especially important if your score is based on audience response. Help the audience clap and cheer for you by picking a song that will leave them feeling pumped or nostalgic! Try “Happy” by Pharrell Williams or “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King. Some competitions require you to pick from a pre-approved list of songs, or songs from a certain genre or decade. If the show doesn’t have a theme, you’re in luck! That just means you have more songs to choose from. If it does have a theme and you’re struggling with it, don’t worry. You can find a song you’ll sound good singing, you just need more ideas. Some talent shows limit performances to a set number of minutes. Selecting a song that’s too long could get you disqualified, and the audience could lose focus. For a new performer, a shorter song may be easier for memorization and for nerves.   “Dancing in the Street” by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, “Can’t Buy Me Love” by the Beatles, and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen all clock...


Pick your target audience. Keep your leaflets small and simple. Make your leaflet eye-catching. Include contact information.

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To make and distribute effective leaflets, remember who your audience is. A leaflet meant for a child looks differently than one meant for a 75 year old grandma. These groups have different interests and gather in different areas. Refine your message and strategies in order to appeal to your target audience. Smaller leaflets cost less and are less likely to be discarded. Give your audience the information they need without excess they won’t read. The larger the leaflet, the harder it will be for you to distribute. A leaflet that’s difficult for you to handle will also be difficult for readers to read and carry. Stick to powerful words in simple sentences. An effective leaflet typically has an eye-catching image or logo as well as a clear headline. Attractive color schemes draw attention. Bright-colored paper can help, as well as a bold, large-print headline. Snappy mottos or phrases stand out and cause people to remember your leaflet after reading it.  For example, a headline that asks, “Need a local gardener?” explains the meaning of the leaflet very clearly.  Gather leaflets in your area and study what makes them appealing. Find the design choices that draw your attention. Relevant details may include a telephone number, an address, and business hours. Don’t forget to include expiration dates when advertising coupons or sales. A small map may also help visitors navigate confusing areas. Guide interested readers further towards your cause.


Pick your tomatoes wisely. Heat a medium sized skillet. Wash the green tomatoes in cool water. Slice the green tomatoes. Make the mixture you will use to dip your tomatoes in. Make the crunchy coating for the slices. Pour ¼ cup of flour into a bowl. Fry the tomatoes. Remove them from the oil when they are golden brown. Serve with salt and pepper and enjoy!

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Look for tomatoes that are medium in size and firm--softer, older tomatoes tend to get a little mushy when fried. If you are picking your own green tomatoes, try to pick the ones that are just barely getting a hint of a pinkish hue. These are the best for frying because they are less bitter than fully green tomatoes and have a bit of that delicious red tomato flavor. Cast-iron skillets work really well for this recipe, but any heavy skillet will work as well. Add ¼ to ½ inches of cooking oil to the pan. You don't want to drown the tomatoes in oil so don't put much more than ½ inches of oil into your pan. For an extra boost of flavor, add three tablespoons of bacon grease to the oil and stir until it is relatively diluted. The bacon grease will give your tomatoes an extra dose of salty deliciousness. Make sure to get rid of any dirt or foreign debris on the surface of the tomato. Pat them dry with paper towels and proceed to the cutting board. Patting them dry will make cutting them a bit easier. For tomato slices that stay together best when fried, make 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) thick slices. For even sturdier appetizers, cut the tomatoes into thirds. If you are concerned that your tomatoes might be a little bitter (very green tomatoes can be) add a pinch of sugar each side of the slices. The sugar will cut the bitterness. There are many different recipes you can use. The most common one is to combine ½ cup of buttermilk with one large egg. Whisk the two ingredients together. If you do not have buttermilk, you can whisk three eggs together. If you want to add a bit of creaminess to the mixture, you can add a dash of milk. Again, there are several variations you can use for this part of the recipe. The most common is to use a ½ cup of cornmeal. Combine ¼ cup of flour with the ½ cup of cornmeal. Add one teaspoon of salt and a half teaspoon of pepper. Stir all of the ingredients together and set it aside. If you do not have cornmeal, you can use seasoned breadcrumbs (Italian or cracked pepper flavorings work well.) You...


Pick your training plan. Allow for two days of rest per week. Make time for cross-training for at least one day of the week. Don't forget to stretch before or after your training runs. Gradually build toward running a 5K at the end of each week. Allow some room for flexibility. Stay healthy.

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Pick a plan that works best based on your running abilities and goals. If you've never run before, your training routine will be different from the routine of someone who is a champion sprinter and wants to run a 5K in under 25 minutes. Check out online running resources to see which training schedule works for you. Once you pick your plan, you should write it into your planner so you know what you're doing every day for the next eight weeks. Don't wear yourself out by running and training every day. Pick two days that are far enough apart that fit your schedule. Typical rest days are Mondays and Fridays. You should ideally cross-train one or two days every week. Cross-training is anything from biking or swimming to using elliptical at the gym. Plug two days of cross training into your routine, but take one of them off to rest if you need to. Stretching will maximize your performance and prevent injury. Run the same distance for 2 days a week, such as Mondays and Thursdays, and build toward running a slightly longer distance on your long run day, which will be a Saturday or Sunday. Here is what your training should look like if you are able to run one mile before you start training:  Run one mile on the Tuesday and Thursday of the first week, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) on the first Saturday of that week. On the second week, run 1.5 miles (2.4 km) on Tuesday and Thursday and then 1.75 miles (2.82 km) on Saturday, and so on. By the seventh week, you should be running 2 or 3 miles (3.2 or 4.8 km) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 3 miles (4.8 km) by Saturday. On the last week, you can train during the week but rest on the day before the race instead of doing your long run. Go online to find a way to measure the distance of the streets in your town. You can also run these distances on a treadmill, but running outside is optimal for race training. Though it would be amazing to be able to do what you say you're going to do for 8 or even 12 weeks in a row, it's likely that you'll have to make some adjustments, whether it's...


Pick your vegetables. Separate your vegetables by cooking time.

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Though technically all vegetables can be steamed, certain vegetables steam better than others, and all of them steam at different rates. Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, asparagus, artichokes, and green beans will all turn out nicely and are standard steaming fare. But if you want to get creative, throw in some potatoes or radishes, too! Here's a brief rundown on steaming times:  Asparagus: 7 to 13 minutes, or 4 to 7 minutes if you cut up the spears into short pieces Broccoli: stalks for 8 to 12 minutes, florets for 5 to 7 minutes Carrots: 7 to 12 minutes, depending on their size and how much you cut them up Cauliflower: 5 to 10 minutes for florets Corn on the cob: 7 to 10 minutes Green beans: 5 to 7 minutes  Potatoes, sliced: 8 to 12 minutes Spinach: 3 to 5 minutes Since some veggies take longer to steam than others, it’s a good idea to keep them separate when you cook them. That way, you won’t end up with some vegetables that are limp and soggy, while others are still crunchy and raw in the middle. You can cook different types together, but you may need a way to keep them separate in the steamer so you can easily remove the faster-cooking vegetables as soon as they’re done.  For example, potatoes will take much longer to steam than green beans, so it’s best not to mix them up while you’re steaming them. You can also speed up the cooking time of denser vegetables by cutting them up into smaller pieces.


Picture what a person lacking in confidence looks like. Stand tall with your head high. Learn to stand still. Take up space. Use touch effectively. Keep your hands in confident positions. Use hand gestures carefully.

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She may hang her head low, slouch, take up as little space as possible, and avoid eye contact. This posture is associated with submission and anxiety. This body language reinforces and sends the message that you are nervous, submissive, and lack confidence. Changing your posture and body language will alter the impression you make on others, their behavior towards you, and eventually your own perception of yourself. If you're not comfortable trying some of these techniques in public, practice them in a mirror or film yourself until you feel a bit more comfortable. You could also practice with a good friend and get some feedback. Stand and walk with your shoulders pulled back and level. Keep your chin level, with your face pointed straight ahead. Walk like you own the world, even if you don't feel like you do. Doing this will make yourself look poised because many people slouch.  Pretend you are hanging from a string attached to the top of your head. Try keeping your head from moving around anxiously by choosing a fixed point to look at. Focus on the point, rather than moving your head. Anxious people often shift their weight from side to side, fidget, or tap their feet. Try standing with your feet at hip's width apart. Balance your weight across both legs. Balancing, or planting, your feet will keep your from feeling like you need to be on the move. Keep your legs balanced even when you're sitting. You'll appear anxious if your legs are twisted around or tapping. Fight the urge to lean forward in your chair or tuck your arms under your armpits. Instead, be expansive and fill out the space around you. This is called power posing. Studies have shown that people who power-posed before interviews felt and came across as more confident. Here are a few simple power poses to try:  When sitting down, lean back in your chair. Use the armrests if they're available. Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart and place your hands on your hips. Lean, don't slouch, against walls. This will unconsciously make it appear as...


Picture yourself going along the route with them. Tell the person about important and hard-to-miss landmarks. Specify whether something is on the left or right of the road. Provide travel time estimates for the whole trip and each component of it.

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Most people follow directions best when they’re given in “route perspective,” which focuses on describing what you’ll see along the way and the travel time between these landmarks. If you were in the car or walking alongside the person, think of how you’d point out the route (“Turn right at the big church over here, then we’ll go that way for about five minutes…”) and use that to guide how you give the directions. Instead of directing them from beginning to end, think of it as directing them from landmark to landmark. Landmarks will give the person an idea of the progress they’re making. They’ll also let the person know if they’re still on the path you advised them to take. Finally, landmarks will draw attention to each segment of the overall route that they’re trying to follow.  So, for instance: “Go this way for a couple minutes until the old post office with the big metal dome is on your left; then turn left and go for about 5 minutes until you see a McDonald’s and Wendy’s right across from each other…” Some landmarks to point out include: historic buildings, signs, or monuments; churches, synagogues, or other religious buildings; large businesses like a box store or car dealership; geographical/environmental features like hills or rivers; roadway characteristics like a bridge or a fork in the road. Don’t take for granted that the person knows what side of the road a turn, a landmark, or their destination will be on. To avoid getting the person lost, always specify which side of the street they need to either turn on or look for a landmark on. Make it “look on your left for the gas station with the tiger statue above the sign,” not just “turn when you get to the gas station with the tiger statue.” Specify the how much time the whole trip will take. In addition, specify how much time certain segments of the trip will take. This will give the person an idea of when they need to be ready to take a turn or merge onto a different road.  Let the person know that if they’re traveling the speed limit, they should...


Pike into the elbow stand. Enter the elbow stand from a standing position. Practice separating your legs. Perform a scorpion elbow stand.

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To add another degree of difficulty to the elbow stand once you’ve got it down, try entering the posture from a pike. Rather than kicking up one leg at a time, keep both feet together and bring them as close to the forearms as you can. Then, lean forward to place your center of gravity over your forearm base, engage the core and lift both legs off floor, keeping them together as you extend into the inversion. The piked entry is an intensified technique that requires loads of upper body and core strength to pull off correctly. The pike shifts emphasis to the frontal abdominals, meaning that your core muscles need to be quite well-developed. The simplest positions for entering into an elbow stand demand that you be close to the floor, so doing an elbow stand from a standing position means that your technique, stability and balance must be spot-on. Start in a walking stance, with one foot slightly in front of the other (the leg you intend to kick up with should be in the back). Bend at the hips, reaching down to place the forearms on the ground as you lift with the back leg in one continuous movement. The technical complexity of this variation makes it ideal for beginning to learn handstands. It may be helpful to “catch” your weight with your hands before resting the forearms on the ground in order to compensate for the added distance between your body and the floor. When you feel like your ability to balance in an elbow stand is coming along, you can gradually relax and separate the legs until they’re flared. Bring the toes of one leg horizontally toward the floor with the knee straightened while letting the other fall behind the body so that the sole of the foot is pointed ahead of you. Split leg inversions are typically reserved for high-level yoga practitioners and demonstrate superb understanding and control of the body’s balancing mechanics. Staying upright will be made much more complicated, as the legs now must move independently to offset one another’s weight. One of the most advanced techniques in...


Pile 3 to 4 in (7.6 to 10.2 cm) of dry leaves over mini rose plants. Pile leaves around any shrub roses and secure them with burlap and twine. Move any container roses indoors before the first frost hits.

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For the smallest variety, which won’t be affected too much by the wind, all you need to do is provide a little protection from potential thawing and refreezing. Once the mini roses are completely dormant, cover the sides and tops with dried leaves. Make sure the leaves are dry, since dampness can lead to disease and mold. With taller shrub varieties, stuff leaves and straw around and through the branches. Wrap a length of burlap around the whole bush and tie a length of twine around it to keep everything in place.  Some taller shrub varieties include the Ballerina, Bonica, Carefree Beauty, and Knock Out roses.  Chicken wire is another option. Use the wire to make a collar or a cage around the roses. In colder climates, you can easily protect your potted roses by bringing them into a garage, shed, or unheated cellar. The temperature indoors should stay between 25 to 40 °F (−4 to 4 °C) during the winter in order for the roses to survive. Once the ground thaws out, you can bring your container roses back outside.If your climate doesn’t get very cold, you can even leave your container roses in a sheltered corner outside, where they’ll be protected from the wind.


Pin back fly-aways. Make friends with gel and mousse. Change up the texture. Wear a top knot. Have a blunt cut. Slick it back.

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If you have strands of hair that are too short to pull up but too long to let hang, try pinning them back. Bobby pins will more often than not be your constant companion in the weeks and months it takes to grow out a short haircut. Here's a quick guide for those a little out of practice:  Make a deep part on one side of your forehead just above the center of one of your eyes. Then sweep that portion of hair to the side, using pins to hold it back.  Then set with hairspray. Grab the portion at the front of your hair that's starting to fall over your forehead.  Twist the section once or twice, then pin flat at the top of your head. The slight twist will add a bit of volume to the front of the section. Once the top of your hair is long enough to pull back, pin up the shorter sections underneath for a cleaner ponytail look. These products can help tame your hair when it's prone to looking wild and unruly. Test out a few different products to find one you like - if you're on a budget, ask your friends what they use and whether you could try a bit. If what you're using makes your hair look stiffer than you'd like, try adding a bit of water to the product before applying it.  For a matte look, go for the wax or the pomade. Use only about a pea-sized glob of the product and work it through your hair beginning where the hair meets your scalp. Style how you'd like. For a glossy or wet look, reach for the gel. Again, use a small glob and work through your hair beginning at the base. If your style allows it, comb your hair to make sure there are no gel clumps left over. Mousse will be helpful for those with curls or anyone looking for added volume. For curls, use a palm-sized amount and work it through the bottom 2/3 of your hair (so not near your scalp), then flip your head and do the same to the underside. For volume, have a glob of mousse in one hand and then use a comb to apply it to your hair, starting at the roots. If you've got the tools at hand, try curling your hair for some added bounce to your hair-do. Curling...


Pin interfacing to the fabric pieces. Sew the lining, interfacing, and exterior fabric together. Pin the jacket's body pieces together. Sew along the edges. Sew the sleeves into place Hem the sleeves

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Your pattern will indicate what to do after you have finished cutting out your pattern pieces, but you will likely need to pin the interfacing and/or lining pieces to their matching fabric pieces. Check the instructions to see if this is your next step, and if it is, then carefully line up the pieces and pin them together as indicated by your pattern. If your pattern does not require interfacing or lining, then you will not need to do this. After you have pinned your interfacing and other fabric pieces as indicated by your pattern, use a sewing machine to sew along the edges of these pieces. Make sure to check your pattern for the type of stitch you will need to use because different types of stitches may be required for different types of materials.  For example, if you are using a stretch fabric, then you may need to use a narrow zigzag stitch. Keep in mind that you may not need to do this at all if your pattern does not require lining or interfacing. Your pattern will indicate how to pin the front, back, and any other body pieces together in preparation for sewing. You will most likely need to pin adjoining pieces so that the outer fabric pieces are facing each other. Make sure to pin the pieces through areas that will not be visible on the outside of the jacket. Your pattern should indicate where the seam allowance is and this is the ideal place to pin the pieces together. After you have pinned the pieces together, use a sewing machine to sew along the pinned areas as indicated by your pattern. Remember that your pattern may recommend using a special type of stitch to sew these areas depending on the type of fabric you are using. Remove the pins as you sew and make sure that you do not sew over any of the pins or you may damage your sewing machine. . The jacket pattern will provide detailed instructions on how to sew the sleeves in place for your jacket. If you have a lining and/or interfacing to add, then you should already have the pieces assembled and sewn together. Then, you can sew the sleeve into...


Pin the ends of the webbing to the fabric or to each other. Place the webbing and fabric under the presser foot.

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Before you sew, pin the ends of the webbing to the area of the fabric you want to sew them onto. If you are sewing the ends of the webbing together, then insert a pin through the ends of the webbing to connect them where you want to sew. Remove the pins just before you sew across them to avoid damaging your machine. Raise the presser foot of your sewing machine by raising the presser foot lever. Slide the end of the webbing and the fabric you want to attach it to under the presser foot. Then, lower the presser foot to secure the fabric in place. Check your sewing machine’s manual if you are not sure how to raise and lower the presser foot lever.


Pin the fabric together, right sides facing in. Sew the tail using a 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) seam allowance. Turn the tail right-side-out. Tuck the mono fin into the tail. Hem the top edge of the tail.

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Make sure that all of the edges match up. You only need to pin the sides and bottom of the tail, not the top edge. Use a ballpoint needle, a matching thread color, and a stretch stitch. Start sewing at one top edge, sew around the tail body and fin, then finish sewing at the other top side. Backstitch at the start and end of your sewing, and remove the pins as you sew.  For extra security, sew around the tail three times.  If you made a fancy tail, don't sew the fringe. Make sure that you push the corner of the tail fin out as well. At this point, you can try the tail on, and make any necessary adjustments. If you made a fancy tail, top stitch along the top edge of the fringe. Make sure that the top stitching follows the design of your mini fin. You ill need to bend the mono fin in order to fit it past the ankles and into the fin. Nestle the corners of the mono fin into the corners of the fin itself. Fold the top edge inward twice by ½ to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters). Sew along the bottom, folded edge using a stretch stitch.


Pin the pad liner on top of the pad base. Topstitch around the liner to secure it to the pad base. Sew another ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) inside the liner. Add some snaps or Velcro to the wings. Use the liner. Wash the liner properly.

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Turn the pad base so that the longer axis is vertical, and the side with the slit is facing up. Place the pad liner on top, with the slit facing down. Make sure that it is centered and oriented vertically. Pin everything together when you are done. Sew around the pad liner, using a ⅛ to ¼-inch (0.32 to 0.64-centimeter) seam allowance. Backstitch at the start and end of your sewing, then snip the thread as close to the material as you can. Remove the pins as you sew. You can use a matching or contrasting thread color for this. Make sure that you are sewing ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) away from the topstitch and not the edge of the liner. Use the same thread color as you did before. This will help secure the liner further to the base and prevent buckling. You can use sew-on snaps or the kind that you have to set with a tool. You can also use Velcro instead. Avoid using self-adhesive Velcro, however. While it is convenient to apply, it does not last very long, and it will eventually come off. The wings will close on the outside of your underwear, so plan accordingly. Place the pad base flannel-side-down onto the seat of your underwear; make sure that the liner pad is facing up. Fold the wings under the seat of your underwear, then close the snaps. Depending on your flow, the liner should last 2 to 4 hours. Store the pad in a dry bag until you get home. Rinse it promptly with cold water, then wash it with hot water and detergent. Finish off with a final cold rinse, then dry them in the dryer.


Pin the paper pattern pieces to the fabric.

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Follow the pattern’s instructions for how to pin the paper pattern pieces to the fabric. You may need to fold the fabric before you pin the pattern pieces and line up the pattern against the folded edge of the fabric. Insert 1 pin every 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) along the edges of the paper pattern pieces. Make sure that the pins go through the paper and all layers of the fabric.


Pin the pattern to some felt. Cut out the pattern shape. Repeat with a second piece of felt. Repeat with interfacing.

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Place the side pattern piece on a large piece of felt. Keep the felt and the paper as flat as possible, then slide straight sewing pins into the paper and material to hold the pattern in place. Repeat with the top pattern piece and another patch of fabric. Use as many pins as necessary to secure the pattern to the felt, but also keep in mind that pins cause the pattern to wrinkle and bunch up, so using too many could slightly distort the shape of the felt once you cut it out. Use sharp sewing scissors to cut out the felt pinned to the pattern pieces.  Keep the scissors steady and rotate the felt as you cut. This will help you make a cleaner cut. Keep the sides of the scissors blunt to the edges of the paper pattern. Doing so can prevent the the scissors from cutting at an angle and making the resulting felt piece too narrow or too wide. Note that this first batch of felt will form the outside of your hat. Remove the pattern from your outer felt and pin both the top and side patterns to a second patch of felt. Cut these felt pieces out, as well. This felt will form the inner lining of your hat. Interfacing is a textile used on the underside of garments to help them maintain a rigid structure. Remove the pattern pieces from the second batch of felt and place them on a piece of heavy interfacing. Interfacing can be purchased at fabric or hobby stores. Pin in place, then cut the interfacing out according to the dimensions of the pattern pieces. Interfacing is necessary since it gives the hat body and structure. Without it, the entire hat would likely collapse into itself after you sew it all together. Use a heavy interfacing for best results.


Pin the tassel trim to the front of 1 upper epaulette piece. Sew the trim on using a 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) seam allowance. Pin the bottom piece to the front, covering the tassels. Sew around the epaulette, but don't sew across the straight edge. Trim the seam allowances, then turn the epaulette right-side-out. Slide the cardboard into the epaulette, then sew the end shut. Repeat the process for the second epaulette.

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Turn 1 of your upper epaulette pieces so that the front (right side) is facing you. Wrap the trim around the edge so that the tassels are pointing into the epaulette. The edge of the trim should be touching the edge of the epaulette. Secure both pieces with sewing pins.  Make sure that the trim is centered. If you need to, mark the center of both pieces with a pen. Do not extend the tassel trim onto the flat edge of the epaulette. Cut it if you have to. Some trims have a thicker edge. If this edge is greater than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm), you’ll have to adjust the trim so that you don’t sew through the edge. Sew around the epaulette using a straight stitch and a 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) seam allowance. Backstitch when you start and finish sewing.  Remove the pins as you sew so that you don’t bend them or break your needle. Use clear thread, or a color that matches your fabric. Flip the piece over so that you can see the right side and the tassels. Take 1 of your bottom pieces, and place it face-down on top so that the wrong side of the fabric is facing up. Make sure that the edges align, then secure them with sewing pins. Make sure that the tassels are sandwiched between the 2 layers of fabric. As with the upper fabric, use a straight stitch and a 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) seam allowance. Remove the pins as you sew and remember to backstitch. Do not sew across the straight edge that faces your neck. You need this gap for turning the epaulette right-side-out. Cut the seams off so that you get 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 in (0.32 to 0.64 cm) seam allowances. Sew around the raw edges with a zigzag stitch for extra durability. Next, turn the epaulette right-side-out through the gap along the straight edge. Take 1 of your cardboard shapes and slide it into the epaulette. Fold the raw edges of the straight edge into the epaulette, then sew it shut by hand using a ladder stitch. Alternatively, fold the raw edge under the epaulette, then sew across it with a straight stitch. Pin and sew the tassel trim to the right side of the upper piece. Pin the bottom...


Pin the voodoo doll of the person you desire next to your pillow. Give someone anointing voodoo oil to make them your soulmate. Bind names together on paper to make someone attracted to you. Write your lucky number on the inside of your underwear.

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If you want a specific person to love you, make a voodoo doll that is infused with their energy and pin it to next to your pillow when you go to sleep. Speak to the voodoo doll and imagine that you are speaking to the person you want to love you.  Voodoo practitioners believe that the person’s soul will hear your voice and will want to be with you. According to the voodoo religion, pinning the voodoo doll to your bed will prevent the person you want from having physical contact with another person. Take 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of vegetable cooking oil, place 1 of your eyelashes in it, and allow it to sit overnight. Have the person you want to be your soulmate dip their index finger in the oil for 1 minute. Apply the oil from their finger to your lips and kiss them. According to voodoo belief, the person will then become your soulmate. The person needs to already be attracted to you in order for the spell to work. Take a piece of paper and write the person you want to become infatuated with you 4 times on the left side of the paper. Then, write your name 5 times on the right side of the paper. Melt purple candle wax and drip 4 drops of wax onto the left side of the paper and fold the paper so the wax seals it. Lastly, place the paper in a dish, cover it with water, and burn a red candle on top of the paper. As the red candle wax melts into the water, voodoo belief says that the person will become attracted to you. Count how many letters make up the first and last name of the person you desire. The 2 numbers put together make up your lucky number for the love spell. Write your lucky number on the inside of every pair of underwear that you own. For example, if the person you desire is named Timothy Smith, then your lucky number would be 75. Timothy has 7 letters and Smith has 5 letters.


Pin together matching fabric pieces as instructed by your pattern. Sew together individual pieces of the cloak exterior and lining. Sew the lining and exterior leaving an 8 to 10 in (20 to 25 cm) opening. Invert the fabric and sew over the open area to close it. Sew a straight stitch 0.25 in (0.64 cm) from the folded edge. Pin the hood to the neckline of the cloak. Sew a straight stitch 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the hood and neck edges.

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You will need to pin together the edges of the interior and exterior cloak pieces so that the right sides (print or outer sides) of the fabric are facing each other. Line up any notches that you cut in the fabric and make sure that the edges of the pieces are even all the way around.  Make sure that the right sides of the fabric pieces are facing each other when you pin them. This is so the seams will be hidden inside of the cloak. The hood pieces will likely have a few notches in them, so make sure to line these up carefully. Since a cloak is such a large garment, you may have to sew a few smaller pieces together, and you will also have to sew together 4 or more pieces to create the hood. Check your pattern’s instructions to be sure, and sew pieces together as instructed.  The hood will likely be the most complicated part of the sewing pattern. Make sure to line up any notches and sew the hood parts together exactly as your pattern instructs you to. For example, you will sew 2 hood lining pieces together with the edges aligned and the right sides facing each other. Then, repeat this for the exterior fabric, and then sew together the edges of the exterior and lining hood pieces. Sew a straight stitch 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the raw edges of the pinned areas of your cloak and lining fabric. This will be the seam allowance for your cloak and it will make the seam more secure. The opening will allow you to invert the cloak so that the seams will be hidden. Make sure to remove the pins as you sew. Do not sew over them or you may damage your sewing machine. After you have finished sewing the cloak lining and exterior fabric together, pull the fabric through the opening to invert it. The right sides of the lining and exterior should now be visible. Press your fingers into the corners of the cloak to ensure that the edges of the cloak are well defined. If desired, you may iron over the seams once the cloak has been inverted. This will also help to make the edges look slightly more defined. Find the open area, and fold...


Pin your fabric so that the wrong sides of your fabric are be facing out. Sew your second seam, this time using a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Iron the completed double seam one more time.

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This should be easy, as you have just ironed them into place.  Again, put your pins in horizontally all the way down the side of the seam so that they can be easily removed while you are sewing.  The frayed edge should now be concealed between the two pieces of fabric and the outer edge is just the neat row of your first set of stitches. You need this amount of allowance so that the frayed edge of the fabric is tucked away neatly between the two seams. As you sew, remove the pins. Once again, remember to clip threads and remove any stray pins after sewing the seam.  If your seam allowance is too small on the second seam, the rough edges of the fabric could end up sticking out of the second seam on the finished side of your project.  Its better to be cautious and make your seam allowance a bit generous. Press the seam to one side, depending on where you would like it to lay in your finished project. Your raw edges are no longer exposed as they are enclosed inside your newly made French seam.


Pin your fabric together. Sew your sides. Turn your animal inside out. Stuff your animal. Close up your hole. Embellish your creature.

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Before you begin to sew your animal, you’ll want to use straight sewing pins to pin your two pieces of fabric to each other. This ensures your fabric pieces stay lined up correctly as you begin to sew.  Pin your fabric inside out. This means that you’ll want the two finished sides of the fabric facing inward toward each other. Use the pins horizontally around the perimeter of your animal. You want your pins to be about half an inch apart all the way around. You can make your homemade stuffed animal either with a sewing machine or with  basic hand stitching. Before you begin to sew, thread a needle, and knot the end of your thread. Use thread that is the same color as your fabric or use a contrasting color for decoration.  Sew about a quarter of an inch to a half-inch from the edge of the fabric. Whether you are hand sewing or using a machine, leave about an inch left unsewn so that you can stuff your animal. This often works well at the end of a leg. After you finish sewing, remove all the straight pins from the perimeter of your animal. Using the hole that you left unsewn, pull your fabric through, and turn it inside out. It may take a bit of work to pull all of the fabric through your whole. When you turn it inside out, the raw stitching should be hidden, and the good side of your fabric will now be visible. Once you turn your fabric, you’ll need to begin filling your animal. You’ll want to make sure it’s full but that there is no strain on the stitching. You can find stuffing at local craft stores. Use the end of a wooden spoon, dowel, or chopstick to help push the stuffing in all the corners of your animal. After you’ve stuffed your animal, you’ll want to sew up the small hole you used to put in the stuffing. Doing this should not take very much thread. Use the same thread that you used for the perimeter of your animal. Knot the end of your last stitch so it stays in place. Trim any excess threads. Once you finish sewing your stuffed animal, you can add more character with various kinds of decorations....


Pin-curl hair and wrap it. Try “plopping” your hair to cut down on drying time. Use a bonnet dryer or hooded dryer.

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Drying mid-to-long curly hair with heat will typically take 30 minutes, if not much longer. If you don’t have this time, the best choice in many cases is to set and wrap your hair before you go to sleep. While your hair is still damp, not wet or dry, wind 1-2” sections toward your scalp and secure each with bobby pins. Then wrap your hair in a silk scarf to reduce flyaways. When you get up, use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb to unravel your curls and style. If your hair is particularly curly, you can also twist or braid your hair before wrapping it. The idea behind plopping is that it not only reduces how long it takes your hair to dry but it also helps create a more polished curly look. Because your curls will stack on top of each other through plopping, they will have more spring and shape, and you’ll get more volume at your roots. Wash, condition and apply an anti-frizz or curling product to your hair first. Then follow these steps.  Lay a large t-shirt on a flat surface with the short sleeves closest to you. Bend over and place your head in the center so your hair is lying above it on the t-shirt, and fold the end of the t-shirt over your hair and top of your head. Grab the sleeves and twist inward toward your ears. Tie it (or secure with a clip) loosely at the base of your neck. Leave it on for about 15-30 minutes and allow your hair to air dry the rest of the way. A bonnet dryer is a plastic cap that you wrap around your hair to dry it. It’s a more gentle method of drying hair than using a blow dryer, though it takes longer. Nonetheless, it will also speed up your total drying time if you don’t want to use a blow dryer because of its damaging effects. Hooded dryers are another less-damaging alternative.  They aren’t as expensive as you might think; however, make sure you get one that is large enough to accommodate your head in rollers. Both are hands-free, too, which is an advantage.


Pinch back “candles” by hand in spring. Don’t cut into the woody stems of healthy branches. Leave pines alone for the most part.

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The needles of pine trees grow in bunches off of thin branches known as candles. To limit outward growth and make the internal foliage denser, you can trim these candles by half (or less) by pinching them with your fingernails. During the spring, the candles should be tender and small enough for you to prune with your fingers. Don’t use pruners unless you have to, as they will cut through the developing needles and therefore may cause brown tips at the end of the branch. Especially when dealing with pines, it’s best to either prune off entire branches or just the ends of the candles. New growth rarely occurs from the ends of half-cut pine branches, so you’ll end up with unsightly bare spots. Dead, damaged, or diseased branches should be removed in their entirety, though. Pine trees typically develop a pleasing, natural shape all on their own and rarely need your assistance. If space isn’t an issue and there isn’t disease or damage to deal with, it’s easiest and healthiest to just let them go without pruning. Prune them for width only if they’re tightly bunched with other trees or are encroaching on a structure such as your house. It’s best not to try to prune them for height.


Pinch off a piece of white polymer clay. Mix in the Pearl Ex. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit (135 degrees Celsius). Form the clay as desired. Brush on additional color as needed. Bake the clay. Coat with varnish.

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Grab a piece of white polymer clay large enough for your intended project. Knead it in your hands for 30 to 60 seconds, or until it becomes more flexible. You can also experiment by mixing Pearl Ex pigment into pre-colored clay to produce different shades. For instance, you can add a glittery pink Pearl Ex pigment to a matte pink clay to give the clay a sparkle effect. Carefully dust a little Pearl Ex pigment over the clump of polymer clay, then knead it into the clay. You must knead the clay and pigment together for a few minutes, or until the color is evenly distributed throughout the entire piece of clay. Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil, wax paper, or parchment paper. The exact baking temperature may vary depending on the brand of polymer clay you opt to use. Always check the package instructions to determine the right way to bake the clay. Use any standard molding method to sculpt the tinted polymer clay into the pieces you wish to make.  Polymer clay can be used to form a variety of pieces, including small sculptures, beads, pendants, ornaments, and containers, among other things. You can form polymer clay free-handed, or you can use a variety of tools and molds to help you create shapes. If desired, you can also apply Pearl Ex pigment directly to a polymer clay mold by brushing it on with a soft-bristled paintbrush. Turn the mold over and lightly tap the back to dump any excess before pressing the clay into the mold. This will result in a more vibrant shade, and the pigment also makes it easier to release the clay from the mold. If you want to create a bolder shade of pigment on part of the piece, you can do so by dusting Pearl Ex pigment directly over the area with a paintbrush or cotton swab. Press the pigment into the clay with just enough force to make it stick. The best way to do this is by gently rubbing it in with your ring finger. You need to apply a gentle amount of pressure to avoid damaging the shape of the clay as you work. Place the clay on your prepared baking sheet and...


Pinch off individual dead flowers with your fingers or hand pruners. Remove dead and yellowed foliage. Prune all of the daisy stems back by roughly 4 inches (10 cm). Leave the tiny flower buds on the plant. Wait 2–3 weeks for the next round of flowers to emerge. Repeat the pruning cycle for the full growing season.

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Remove the dead flowers before they begin producing seeds. This will make the daisy plant invest energy in creating new flowers, rather than producing seeds in the spent flowers. You can easily tear off the stem which connects the dead flower to the soil.  Wear gardening gloves since some tougher stems could irritate your skin. Use hand pruners to snip off spent blooms. On average, perennial flower blooms last for 3–4 weeks. Leaves and stems can die at any point during the year, so you should remove the dead materials as soon as you notice them. Dead stems and leaves will be dark brown or black and brittle. You can snip these off in sections with pruning shears, or pull off individual dead leaves and stems with your fingers. Also remove yellow and wilting stems and leaves. Yellowing foliage will probably not recover, and is just as unsightly as dead foliage. Using a sharp pair of pruning shears, cut the tops off of your entire bed of daisies. This will ensure that, as the stems continue to grow and when the flowers re-emerge, they’ll all grow at the same height.  This process is often called “deadheading,” since you’re removing the dead heads of flowers.  If you don’t have a pair of pruning shears, purchase one at your local hardware store or home and garden supply store. Cut the spent flower stems below the foliage to prevent unsightly stems from sticking out of your plant. If you look closely at your bed of daisies, you’ll be able to see many small flower buds—each only about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) in size—growing about 5 inches (13 cm) beneath the large flowers. When you prune the daisies, do not cut off these buds. If you do, you’ll wind up waiting over a month for new flowers to emerge after you’ve pruned the daisy bed. Daisies are fast-growing flowers. Once pruned they will grow back within 14–20 days. If you don’t prune off your daisies, you’ll find that you have a flower bed full of unsightly seed pods instead of attractive flowers. You can maintain the pruning cycle during the daisies’ spring and summer...


Pinch the neck and ensure that you have enough room to tie it. Knot the neck of the balloon. Create a spraying water bomb.

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Pinch the bottom of the neck—just above the waterline—with the thumb and first two fingers of your non-dominant hand. Pull and stretch the neck a few times to be sure that you can wrap it around the first two fingers of your pinching hand. If the balloon is too full to tie, let out a bit of water. Release your grip on the neck, but keep your fingers ready to pinch it shut again as soon as you've freed enough space. Tilt the balloon and pour a small amount of water into a sink, a potted plant, or a lawn. First, stretch the neck as far as it will go, and wrap it completely around the first two fingers of your pinching hand. Then, tuck the loose end of the neck between the tips of the two pinching fingers. Pull the knotted balloon away from your fingers, by the end of the neck, and your water balloon is ready to use! Alternately, make a loop with the neck and pull the end through. Pull the wrapped neck of the balloon away from the two fingers, creating a slight gap, and poke the loose end in. Pull the loose end of the neck through the other side of the gap. In one fluid motion, pull the whole neck of the balloon away from your two fingers. Twist the neck 10-15 times, until it is tight. Then, fasten it shut with a clothespin or a paperclip. Remove the fastener right before you throw the balloon, then hurl it at your target. Since there is no knot, the balloon should unravel mid-flight and spray water everywhere along its trajectory. This gives the balloon a larger impact area while still drenching your intended target. This method may come in handy if you're having a water fight with a lot of people. You can use one water balloon to soak multiple friends, making each throw more efficient.


Pinch the young chrysanthemums to encourage new growth. Consider using the pinched off stems as cuttings. Debud the plant a few weeks after pinching. Cut the chrysanthemum plants back after flowering.

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Once your cuttings get established and grow into young plants (usually by late spring) it’s good practice to pinch them to encourage new stems to form – this leads to bushy growth and more blooms.  Traditionally this is done on June 1st but anytime in early summer — once the plant has just over six leaf stems — is fine. Count the bottom six leaf stems on the main stem of the plant. Remove the main stem about a quarter inch above the upper leaf stem leaving only 6 leaf stems on the plant. You can use the pinched off part of the plant as a cutting and try to root it. Just remove the lower leaves from the cut piece, shorten the stem to about 4 inches (10.2 cm) in length and repeat the steps in the sections above for rooting cuttings. After a few weeks you’ll see vigorous stems form below where you pinched the plant. You might like to disbud at this stage. This means removing any developing stems at the base of the main plant stem. It’s best to leave three or maybe four healthy stems at the top of the plant whilst removing any growing further down the stem. When flowering ends, cut the chrysanthemum plant back to about 8 inches (20.3 cm) from the ground. This helps the plant to store more energy for winter.


Pinch your carnations to help flowers grow. Start pinching carnations after the first half dozen sets of leaf nodes emerge. Pinch your carnations with your fingers. Stop pinching when the leaves start to form.

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Pinching carnations as they grow encourages the growth of lateral stems, which means more flowers will grow. Pinching is especially important if you want to grow flowers for cutting.  Pinching also helps the plant to grow bushy rather than as a single tall stem, which some gardeners prefer. The height at which you pinch the plant stem off is the height at which it should start to bush from. This allows you to influence the height of your plant. Leaf nodes are the swollen bit of stem from which the leaves will later emerge. The leaf nodes usually appear when the plant is about 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall.  Do a second round of pinching about 4 weeks later once the lateral (side) stems emerge. Again, you should pinch the lateral stems once they are about 6 inches (15.2 cm) long. Nursery plants will often have had their first pinching already if you purchase plants that are at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) high. However, you may want to pinch the lateral (side) stems once they reach 6 inches (15.2 cm) in length if this doesn't seem to have been done at the nursery. If you grow carnations yourself from seed, you'll need to do pinch the plants yourself. Once the plant is about 5 or 6 inches (12.7 or 15.2 cm) in height and has about 5-6 swollen leaf nodes in evidence on the stem, remove or pinch off the tip of the stem above the sixth leaf node. The stem should be tender enough to do this with your fingertips.  After this first pinching, lateral (side) shoots should emerge. Repeat the pinching process once these side shoots reach 5–6 inches (12.7–15.2 cm) in length. After you have pinched your plant, it is a good time to stake it. Tie it loosely to a support such as a sturdy garden cane using string or garden wire. Over pinching can delay blooming, so stop pinching once the leaves start to form. If you want to ensure a long flowering season, pinch only half of the lateral stems. This way you get two flushes of blooming.


Pinch yourself. Alternately, try biting the inside of your cheek. Pinch the bridge of your nose. Widen your eyes and look up. Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Try swallowing.

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Distract yourself away from your oncoming tears by causing a very small amount of physical discomfort to your body. Pinch your arm to redirect your mind from your tears. Try to be gentle so that you don’t draw blood. You can also press your fingernails into the palm of your hand. Squeeze your thumb and forefinger on the bridge of your nose, right near your eyes. This will slow down your tear ducts from producing tears. Open up your eyes really wide, which can help dry them out. Looking up while you do this will help any forming tears sink back away from the rims of your eyes. Tightening your mouth muscles and focusing on pressing your tongue upwards can help stop you from tearing up. Swallowing will help constrict the muscles in your throat. Crying helps open the muscles, so if you can do the opposite, you may be able to restrict the crying response.,  Taking a drink of water can also achieve the same effect.


Pinpoint the issues. Identify your mental blocks. Question the thoughts and beliefs that are making you unhappy. Put your attitude to work. Allow yourself the power. Find a passion you can work towards.

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Regardless of what's going on in your world, you probably know why your life is stuck. Is it your job? Friends? Relationship? Bad habits? Your general outlook? All five of these and then some?  Are you afraid to admit what's actually the issue? You have to figure out what's wrong before you can fix anything. Thankfully, you have all the answers. It's possible your answer is "everything." All too often one facet of our lives bleeds into the other. Don't be daunted by this. At the end of the day, you create your life. Whether one thing needs to be fixed or everything needs to be fixed, it's all doable. It'll just be a little more work. You'll need some mental resetting, but it's all doable. Being stuck in a miserable job isn't the problem—it's a symptom of the problem. Being too scared to apply for a new job or being too lazy in your current comfortable, easy routine. You know that phrase "you are your own worst enemy?" That applies here. You are not to blame for the hand you've been dealt, but you are responsible for how you played it. What patterns of thinking have been keeping you from playing it better? Being self-aware is the only way you can really change your thinking. Changing your thinking changes your behavior. Changing your behavior changes what happens to you. If you want a problem to stop, you gotta cut it off at the root. So while this may all seem like a long-winded, unnecessary approach to turning things around, it's not (at least the unnecessary part). This (your thinking, your mental blocks) must be tackled before any change can really be had. Ready to have your mind blown? You live in a world of your thoughts. Think about that. Sit back in your chair right now and wrap your mind around that. Everything right now is a construction of you, of your thinking, of your mind. This should lead you to a couple of conclusions:  Awesome. You have the power to live however you want. If you wanted to believe you were the Queen of England, you could. If you wanted to believe you were happy, you would be....


Pinpoint the problem. Make an action plan with SMART goals. Track your progress regularly.

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To lead a more fulfilling life, you first need to know what part of your current life is troubling or unsatisfactory. Reflect on different aspects of your life to figure out which are frustrating you the most.  Try closing your eyes and questioning "What part of my life dissatisfies me the most?" Whatever comes to mind first is probably where you'll want to start. For instance, your mind may have immediately focused on your job or relationship or friendships. If that's what popped up, it's probably what's troubling you most. Concentrate on the most immediate area where you'd like to change and create action-based goals for improving. Use SMART goals—that is, goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.  For instance, if your job is unsatisfactory, you might decide whether you want to quit, go back to school to change careers, or find creative ways to make your current job more fulfilling. If you choose to change careers, you might need to set several goals, like securing financial assistance and gaining admission in a desired program. Break each of your goals down so you can tackle them step-by-step. Also, set a reasonable deadline for completing the goal. As move along towards your goals, be sure to reflect on your progress. Checking out how far you've come boosts motivation to keep going. It also helps you determine whether you are now satisfied with one area and can move over to work on another area. You can track progress by putting the steps of your goals on a whiteboard or sheet of paper and checking off each step as you go.


Pinpoint your passion. Develop it. Establish measurable objectives. Reevaluate your progress.

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It only makes sense that before you develop it you have to find it first. Ask yourself, what is that you like to do? Or what have you always dreamed of doing? Do you have a favorite hobby that you could turn into your dream job? If you have varied interests or you’re unsure, consider taking an aptitude test. There are a few terrific ones that can help a person to really pinpoint their strengths in given areas. Once you’ve identified it, spend as much time as possible developing what it is that you really want to explore. If writing screenplays is your passion, work on it. Sign up for a writing group. Ask friends to read and critique your work. If you love photography, get a decent camera and learn how to use it. Then start taking photos – lots of them, far away and close-up. You get the picture. Whatever your passion is, follow it. In order to turn your passion into a reality, it’s important to set specific objectives. Many people make daily “to do” lists but that’s not enough. You may have certain steps for each day, but also think about what you want to achieve by the end of the week, month and a year from now. Then set goals to make it happen. Set specific deadlines for yourself, and you will be more likely to reach them. After 4 to 6 weeks, reflect on the progress you’ve made and where you are. Look at the objectives you’ve set, and compare them to where you are on your path. If you’ve met all of them along the way, then congratulate yourself. If you fell behind, then reevaluate. Ask yourself, have you worked hard enough? Should you change something? Or were your goals too big to start with? Be realistic in the process as you take steps towards your passion, and you’re more likely to achieve it.


Pistols represent newer handgun technology than revolvers (though John Browning invented the idea of a slide enclosed barrel around 1900). A pistol usually keeps its ammunition in a spring loaded box of metal called a magazine (not a clip as is commonly misunderstood). Early pistols were plagued by reliability problems. To some degree, a more expensive, name brand handgun may perform more reliably than a very inexpensive one. Cost is not the only consideration though; the best gun is the one you actually have with you - it's better to have an inexpensive gun that no gun at all (assuming it's reliable). Pistols have a number of advantages over revolvers: There are also disadvantages to pistols:

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Many law enforcement and militaries around the world rely on pistols for their sidearms. The pistol primes itself for the next shot through the action of a slide - a piece of metal that covers the barrel.  The forces of the gasses propelling the bullet from the barrel after it is fired push backwards on the slide, causing it to travel to the rear and pulling/ejecting the spent shell from the gun, at which time a spring compressed by the rearward action pushes the slide forward, which causes the slide to catch the rear of another cartridge from the magazine, pushing it into the barrel. In the past 50 years, however, the reliability of semi-automatic handguns has improved markedly as compared to revolvers. While you don't have to spend thousands of dollars, expect to pay at least $400US for a brand new semi-automatic handgun with a reasonable level of quality.  They are magazine fed, which means that after you have depleted anywhere between 5 and 33 rounds (depending on the model of the handgun, the capacity of the magazine, and applicable state/local laws), you can quickly change magazines and get back into the fight. (Note that this only holds true for as many magazines as you have pre-loaded with ammunition. Reloading a magazine under stress with loose rounds can take a painfully long amount of time, or be nearly impossible to complete due to the decreased motor skills caused by the effects of large amounts of adrenaline.)     The force required to operate the slide on the firearm makes them much more desirable for multiple-shot encounters as the slide's action dampens the recoil to some degree.  This allows for faster and more accurate follow-up shots.  The rearward action of the slide as it ejects the spent casing reduces the overall recoil from firing the round due to its action reducing the energy created by accelerating the bullet down the barrel.    Pistols are more difficult to operate safely.  Clearing the handgun (removing the ammunition to make it "safe") takes more steps and discipline than a...


Pit a ripe avocado. Blend the avocado with some water. Stir in 1 to 3 teaspoons of olive oil. Apply the mask to wet hair with your fingers. Pull your hair into a bun and secure it with a plastic clip. Wait 10 to 25 minutes before rinsing the mask off.

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Cut a ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the meat out with a spoon and place it into a blender or food processor. Avocados are full of vitamins and fatty acids. They help damaged hair by making it stronger and resistant against breakage. If you have hair that is fine or shorter than shoulder length, then you will only need about ½ of an avocado. If your hair is longer than shoulder length, then you will need a full avocado. If your hair is long and very dry or thick, then you may need more than 1 avocado. Add 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of water to the avocado. Pulse the blender or food processor on high speed until you get a chunky puree. This will take about 1 minute. If the puree is still too chunky, add 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) more of water. Olive oil is full of healthy fats that help nourish and hydrate dry hair without weighing it down. If you tend to get dandruff, consider using 2 to 4 teaspoons of melted coconut oil instead. Dampen your hair first. Scoop the mask up with your fingers, then apply it to your hair, starting from the roots if you have a dry scalp or starting from the ends if you have dry or damaged ends. Massage it into your scalp if starting there, and work it down towards the ends. Or, work it into the ends and work up towards your scalp.  Stop the application a few inches from the roots if your hair is fine. Applying avocado to roots may weigh down fine hair. If your hair is very long or thick, consider parting it into quadrants. This will make the mask easier to apply. Divide your hair from ear to ear and from your forehead to the nape of your neck to create 4 sections. Metal clips can react with the oil and stain your hair, so make sure to use plastic clips. If you want to make the mask even more effective, cover your hair with a plastic shower cap. This will trap the heat and allow the mask to penetrate the hair strands. Do not leave the mask on for more than 30 minutes. It may dry out and go rancid as well.  Start with plain, tepid water first, using...


Pitch your bait into or near visible brush and underwater debris. Cast your line and bait parallel to the shore and draw the bait back toward you. Mimic fleeing or helpless prey with erratic movements. Cast out a jig lure and give the line plenty of time to hit the bottom. Lift and drop the rod as you take up the slack of the line for rubber lures.

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Bass hang out near and under structure to wait for an ambush opportunity to feed. As you become more confident with your cast, try skipping your bait off of structures to solicit a reaction strike from a nearby bass. Bass will strike lures when they are hungry and when they are irritated. This will give your lure/bait a longer time in the strike zone and will, in time, increase your strike percentages because you're extending your bait's exposure to bass. A savvy angler will work the percentages but don’t be discouraged when you don’t get a bite. Do this when using topwater lures to activate the feeding and agitation response from bass. Create a back-and-forth or zig zag pattern on the surface of the water when you employ a walker lure. Snap your wrist and rod tip downward at a sharp angle and then point the rod tip back to the lure quickly so it glides. Give a series of fast snaps to make the bait move from left to right.  Snap your rod tip downward to activate a poppers concave mouth and narrow tail. Steadily retrieve your wakebait to utilize its sharp angled lip to cause it to shimmy back and forth. Twitch and float minnows/twitch baits back to the surface to attract bass guarding their nests during spawning. Use a series of short jerks on your rod to spray water with prop baits. Steadily retrieve your buzzbait to employ its blade to curl the water, spitting and spraying during quick jerks. Twitch frogs along the top of grass and water to get bass to explode onto your lure. Jigs and plastics are fished differently than other types of lures. Instead of reeling in to produce the "action," the bait is retrieved by moving the rod tip.  After the bait has hit the bottom and you have given it a twitch, slowly lift the rod tip until it points straight up in the 12 o'clock position. Let it sit there for a moment and then drop it down to the 9 - 10 o'clock position and reel in the slack. Repeat these steps until your line is in. You'll have to have a good feel for your line to tell when a fish is biting so most...


Pitch your cyber security to local businesses.

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Your clients for this type of security will primarily be businesses, not individuals. Focus on landing smaller businesses first, then work your way up the ladder to larger businesses.


Place 1 cup of PVA glue into a bowl.

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Get an old bowl and a kitchen measuring cup. Measure out the PVA glue into the measuring cup and pour it directly into the bowl. Make sure to scrape the sides of the measuring cup so that you use up all of the glue. You can choose either white or clear glue, as the color doesn't affect how the glue works.


Place 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water along with your fabric in a pot. Simmer the mixture for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove the fabric from the pot and rinse it in cold water. Combine 1 part iris roots with 2 parts water in a separate pot. Place the wet fabric in the dye and let it simmer for 1 hour. Let the fabric soak in the dye overnight if you want a darker color. Wash the fabric with cold water and detergent, then let it dry.

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This mixture will act as a color fixative to help the dye stick to the fabric. Use enough water to completely cover the fabric.  For example, for every 1 cup (240 ml) of vinegar, you’ll need 4 cups (950 ml) of water. White vinegar works best for dyeing. Light-colored, natural fabric like pale silk or white muslin absorb dye the best. Avoid dyeing dark or synthetic fabric. Turn the stove on low heat, bringing the water and vinegar solution to a light simmer. Use a spoon to move the fabric around in the pot so the liquid seeps into every spot. Vinegar has a slightly higher boiling point than water so it will take longer to heat up. After letting it simmer for 1 hour, you're now ready to dye the fabric. Run it under cool water in the sink for 1 to 2 minutes, just to remove some of the vinegar.  You can also dip the fabric into a basin filled with cold water to rinse it. Don't worry about the strong vinegar odor. That will be removed when you wash the fabric after dyeing it. Again, you’ll want enough water in the pot to cover the fabric. If you use 2 cups (470 ml) of iris roots, for example, pour in 4 cups (950 ml) of water.  Dye can be poisonous so pick a pot that you won’t use for cooking again. Buy iris roots from a plant nursery or an online retailer. You can soak the roots whole or chop them into smaller pieces to fit in your pot. Over low heat, bring the dye bath to just below boiling. Stir the fabric every so often, making sure it’s totally submerged and gets evenly coated in dye.  The bottom of the pot is the hottest so the dye is more intense there. As you stir, flip the fabric over so one area doesn’t get darker than the others.  If you want to use your hands to mix the fabric in the dye, wear rubber gloves to protect them. The longer the fabric sits in the dye bath, the darker black it will be. This will likely be necessary if you’re using synthetic fabrics which don’t absorb dye as readily.  Keep in mind that the color will get lighter once the fabric dries.  Cover your pot with a lid or place it out...


Place 1 pound (454 grams) of fresh bean sprouts in a colander. Make your marinade. Cut 2 chicken breasts into thin strips. Make the sauce for the chow mein. Place 8 ounces (227 grams) of dry wonton noodles in a bowl of salted, boiling water.

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Rinse them thoroughly, then allow the bean sprouts to drain while you prepare the other ingredients. This should be done about an hour before the rest of the recipe is ready. If you're not a fan of bean sprouts, that's completely fine. Some recipes leave them out entirely or replace them with 1 cup of Chinese long beans or green beans. You simply cut them into about 1" (2.5 cm) pieces, boil them for 1 minute, blanch them in ice water for 1 minute more, and set aside. Place 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of oyster sauce in a small mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce, along with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch until it becomes one uniform, thickened consistency. Again, every recipe is different. Some choose to skip the marinade entirely. If you're watching your salt in take, you may want to just stir-fry your chicken (or whatever meat you choose) plain. Place the chicken strips in the oyster sauce mixture and allow the chicken to marinate for 20 to 25 minutes. Continue making your sauce and cutting up your veggies while the chicken marinates.  You can also use this marinade with pork or beef, too. Alternatively, you could use your own marinade if you have a favorite. Tofu and shrimp may also be substituted instead of chicken, though you may want to skip the marinade for those. Place 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth into a mixing bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Blend 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 4 tablespoons (59.1 ml) water, then stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce. Set the sauce aside once it's thickened. Many recipes make a sauce that's a bit sweeter. Consider adding a tablespoon or two of brown sugar, honey, or half a tablespoon of plain white sugar. Allow the noodles to soften (it should take about 5 to 7 minutes), and then drain the noodles thoroughly, setting aside. The noodles are the most confusing part. Yaki Soba noodles will get you close to what you experience in Chinese take-out...


Place 1 tablespoon (14 g) of thermoplastic beads in a glass dish. Heat the beads with a hairdryer until they turn clear. Divide the melted plastic in half and form 2 individual fang shapes. Press each fang onto one of your canine teeth to mold them. Leave the fangs in for at least 15 minutes or until they turn white.

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Use a small glass dish for your beads so that they don't stick when you melt them. Pour the beads into the bottom. You can buy thermoplastic beads from a craft store or online retailer. Turn a hairdryer on to the highest heat setting and hold it about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) over the dish with the beads inside. Keep the hot air on the beads until they turn from white to clear and start sticking together. Once the beads have melted into 1 piece of plastic, pull it apart to create 2 even pieces. Use your fingers to roll and pull each piece of plastic into a basic fang shape, with a wider base and pointy tip.  If the plastic is too hot to touch at first, let it cool for 1 to 2 minutes before you start shaping it. Try to make the fang shapes as identical as possible. Push 1 fang onto your left canine tooth so the pointy tip faces down. Then press the other fang onto your right canine tooth. Push firmly so that the fang molds around your tooth.  Work quickly while the plastic is still bendy. To find your canine teeth, count 3 teeth over from the center. They're usually slightly pointy. Once you've molded the fangs around your teeth, leave them in your mouth until they've cooled completely, or for about 15 minutes. You'll know they're cool when the plastic turns from clear to white. Pop your fangs out before eating or sleeping by pulling the bottom up and off. Since they're shaped to your teeth, they'll suction right over your natural teeth. You don't need any glue or adhesive.