Q: One of the simplest ways to have fun at home is an old fashioned movie night. Invite friends over for a movie marathon at your place. Pick a genre of movie. You can watch movies that you loved as a kid growing up, watch classic films, or pick movies that are recently popular. Get a few DVDs or online downloads ready before the big night. Snacks can be a fun addition to movie night. Make some popcorn or buy some chips from the store. Make sure you have enough seating as well. You may have to bring in some chairs from the dining room or kitchen. A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die. These can include big dreams, such as kayaking through the Amazon or writing a bestselling novel, and smaller desires, like watching the sunset with your future boyfriend. You and your friends might have fun writing bucket lists together and then comparing and contrasting. For added fun, see if there are any items on your bucket list you could easily do at home. Then, do those activities and cross them off your list. Decorating can be a great way to have fun at home. Consider using some craft supplies to decorate clothing, accessories, and more. Decorate purses with sequins, glitter, and other craft supplies. Ask your mom or older sister if she has any purses she's no longer attached to and then decorate these bags. Your friends will have fun and be able to leave your house with a fun new accessory. Get white t-shirts and write on them with black markers. You can have all your friends leave a personalized signature or drawing. That way, you'll all have a cute new shirt commemorating your friendship. If you're unsure what to do when going out for the weekend, consider yourself a tourist. Where do people from out of town usually congregate? What museums are popular? What sights are there to see? Is there a local zoo or other tourist attraction? Being a tourist in your own town is a fun way to pass the time. Just as staying in to watch movies can be fun, going out for a movie night can also be entertaining. Going to a theater allows you to see the latest releases and watch movies on a big screen. If you're unsure of what to do on a particular night, consider seeing a film. It can be fun to try and build an outfit on a budget. You'll also end up saving money if you or your friends are short on cash. Go to a local shopping mall with the goal of building an entire new outfit with only $20. This can be challenging but also entertaining. Look for sale and discount items or shop at store with generally lower prices.
A: Have a movie night. Write out your bucket list. Decorate accessories or clothing. Be a tourist in your own town. Go see a movie. Compile a new outfit with only $20.

Q: If you are a strong swimmer, you can become a certified lifeguard and work at a pool, water park or beach. In order to get your certification, you can find your local Red Cross center, and take a lifeguard training class. Here are some of the requirements to become a lifeguard: Be at least 15 years of age Be able to tread water for two minutes Be able to dive to a depth of seven to ten feet Busy families who don't have enough time for yard work are always eager to hire helping hands. If you like spending time outdoors, and are up for manual labor, make some flyers, and put them out around your neighborhood. Only advertise for outside work that you feel comfortable doing. Consider doing the following: Try planting flowers in the spring. Try mowing lawns in the summer. Try raking leaves in the fall. Try shoveling snow from your neighbors' sidewalks and driveways in the winter. Make a poster that says, "Carwash!", and include the price you will charge. Stand near a street that gets decent traffic, and wait for cars to come to you. You can have the cars pull into your driveway, and wash the cars there. If you have a vacuum, offer car detailing to make even more money.
A: Work as a lifeguard. Do yard work for your neighbors. Hold a car wash with your friends.

Q: Use a vegetable brush to scrub the yams to remove dirt and roots. Rinse the yams under cool running water. Do not peel them yet; you will do that after you cook them. Because of this, it's important that the yams are clean. Take a look at the yams to make sure they are fresh. Use a paring knife to slice off any bruised or black spots. Leaving the peels on will help the yams cook evenly while keeping the flesh intact. If you'd prefer to peel the yams first, your candied yams will taste delicious but won't have a firm texture. Use a large pot big enough to fit all of the yams. Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the yams by about an inch. Make sure the water is several inches from the rim of the pot, or it will bubble over as the yams cook. Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a full boil. Boil the yams for about 20 minutes, until you can easily poke into their centers with a fork. The yams should be tender, but not mushy. When the yams are ready, remove them from heat and drain the water from the pot. Keep the pot close by; you will be putting the yams back into the pot later on. If you're in a hurry, transfer the yams to a cooking rack to cool off. Otherwise, just keep the yams in the pot while you begin making the glaze. When the yams are cool enough to handle, remove the peels with your fingers. They should easily come off in strips. Try to keep the flesh of the yams intact as you peel. Keep going until all of the yams are peeled. Set the yams on a cutting board. Use a paring knife to slice the yams into to inch (0.64 to 1.27 centimeters) thick discs. The discs should all be the same thickness. The sizes of the discs will vary according to the shape of the yams which taper at the ends. Keep the pot covered, so that the yams don't dry out or lose color. You will be mixing the glaze into the yams later.
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Scrub the yams. Place them in a pot and cover with water. Boil the yams until they are tender. Drain the water and keep the pot on hand. Peel the yams. Slice the yams into discs. Place the sliced yams back into the pot.