When choosing stocking stuffers for children, think about their age when selecting the items to ensure they're safe and appropriate choices. This is especially important when picking out items for toddlers or young children, as small items may be a choking hazard. If you need ideas related to a specific age group, such as babies, preschoolers, or middle schoolers, do a quick online search to find lists of suggested items. For example, a stocking for a baby might include a pacifier, holiday bib, or soft socks. A stocking for a preschooler could have things like animal finger puppets, a small doll, crayons, or bubbles. For children, these items could include practical things that they'll need like a small bottle of shampoo or toothpaste, as well as fun items like colorful chapstick or bath bubbles. Headbands, hair clips, washcloths with pictures on them, and bath toys are also good options. Stuff their stocking with a small hat, gloves, or mittens for colder weather. Things like word search books, playing cards, and mini jigsaw puzzles are all great options for stocking stuffers. Make sure the games, puzzles, or books fit in the stocking and are age-appropriate so that the child can enjoy them. Check the packaging or label on the item to see the age recommendations, if necessary. Other items might include comic books, Rubik's cubes, small games, or crossword puzzles. Pick out items like pencils, crayons, small watercolor sets, or stickers to put in the child's stocking. There are tons of fun craft supplies you can find that don't cost very much and are small enough to fill any size stocking. Coloring books, small journals, stamps, and fun erasers can go in the stocking as well. Play-Doh or washable paints are great for younger kids. There are tons of toys you might include in the stocking, such as Legos, bubbles, bouncy balls, or wind-up toys. Visit your local toy store or big box store to find small toys perfect for a stocking. Small toy cars and slinkies are other great options. You can choose healthier foods, like oranges, apples, or nuts, or opt for holiday treats like gingerbread cookies, chocolates, or lollipops. It's a good idea to buy these items, especially candies, in bulk if you're filling more than one stocking. Include dried fruits, packages of cookies, gummies, or the child's favorite candy. Decorate the top of the stocking by hooking a candy cane or two over the rim. Pay attention to any allergies the child has when picking out food items.

Summary: Make sure the items are age-appropriate. Include toiletries or articles of clothing for useful stocking stuffers. Choose items like books or puzzles to challenge their minds. Select craft supplies for an aspiring artist. Pick out small toys for the stocking to encourage play time. Stuff the stocking with foods for a good snack or dessert.

Taking good care of yourself sends a positive message to women. It shows that you respect yourself. Shower. Apply deodorant. If you want cologne, keep it very light. Brush and floss. Wear clean, flattering clothes. Ask a fashion-conscious family member for recommendations if needed. If you skulk in a corner alone, she might think that you're not looking for women, or that you're not a very fun person to be with. Show her that you're available, and interested in being approached. Look around the room. Make eye contact, and smile. Keep your body language open: don't cross your arms or legs. Put away your phone, headphones, book, et cetera, so she doesn't think you're busy. Women look for people who will treat them right. She wants to know that you'll listen to her, take her seriously, and take care of her needs. You want her to think that you're a catch.

Summary: Look your best before you go out. Project open, confident body language. Keep a positive, respectful attitude.

You can use any clear, mono-color marbles, or marbles with a cat's eye pattern. Opaque marbles won't look any different when cracked, and two-tone marbles will just crack in half. You may want to start with five or six marbles to make sure you like the effect. You can use "flat marbles" and other decorative glass pieces as well, but they have a higher chance of breaking. Lay the marbles in a single layer on a baking tray with raised edges. Use a stainless steel pan, not one with a nonstick surface. If your oven uses Fahrenheit, set it to 350 instead. Some craftspeople prefer heating as high as 260C (500F). You should immediately hear a hissing or crackling noise when the marbles enter the water. Within a minute or so, the inside of the marbles will crack.

Summary: Choose your marbles. Place the marbles in an oven or toaster oven. Bake at 180C for 20 minutes. Wait until the marbles crack.

Take out the yeast you intend to use for baking and add enough warm water and sugar to bring the starter back up to its former volume.
Summary: Buy a small packet of dry yeast. Put the yeast in water of about 30C (86F). Add sugar to the yeast and water and keep the mix at between 3038C (86100F). Keep feeding sugar to the yeast and it will continue to grow. Make sure to feed your yeast every time you bake with it, and if you bake infrequently, feed it at least once a week.