Q: A stuffed, white dog toy is ideal, but you can also use a lightweight dog bone. Glue it onto the front of the strap on the skirt. A white mop head can also work for this purpose. Set the new mop head on the wearer's head and then trim around the ears. A hunter's cap works well, or you can look for a small beanie. Glue the remaining triangles onto the cap with fabric glue. Spray paint it brown. Have your child hold it. You can create a plush version out of extra fabric and stuffing if you are afraid of damage.
A: Find a dog bone. Buy a short white wig. Find an orange ball cap. Find a plastic child's bat, such as a whiffle ball bat.

Q: If you're following a particular recipe, use the amount of ginger indicated in the instructions - it is usually quantified in inches, rather than weight or volume. Sometimes recipes will call for a "thumb's worth" of ginger, which is exactly what it sounds like: a piece of ginger root the length of your thumb! If you're not following a specific recipe, keep in mind that a little bit of ginger goes a long way, so start with a small piece, do a taste test, then add more if you need it. A spoon is the best way to remove the skin from the ginger root as it is quick, easy and avoids wasting any ginger. Holding the ginger in one hand and the spoon in the other, use the inside top of the spoon to make firm, downwards strokes along the piece of ginger. Dig the spoon over the little nubs that are often found on ginger root. The skin should come off with a gentle scrape, leaving everything else behind. If you're having trouble with the spoon, you can use a vegetable peeler or small paring knife instead. This is perhaps a quicker method of peeling the ginger, but the benefit of using a spoon is that is preserves more of the ginger. A vegetable peeler or knife will take off extra layers of ginger with the skin, so only use if you are very dexterous! For many dishes, it's not absolutely necessary to peel the ginger root, especially when you're using younger, fresher, thin-skinned ginger. All you have to do is chop or grate the ginger with the skin still on (though you may want to cut off the dried piece at the end) and continue with your recipe. However, if you are concerned that ginger skin might interfere with the look or texture of your dish, go ahead and peel it off.
A: Cut off the appropriate amount of ginger. Use a metal spoon to gently scrape away the skin. Alternatively, use a vegetable peeler or a small paring knife. Don't peel the ginger root at all.

Q: Slip the jacket into the dry cleaning bag and pull the top of the hanger through the hole at the top. The hook can now act as a handle that you can use to transport your suit. You can use a cheap plastic dry cleaning bag or a more expensive cloth dry cleaning bag. Take the bottom of the suit jacket and fold it up so that it lines up with the collar. You don't want to push down on the suit because it will create a crease, but you should push out all of the excess air inside of the dry cleaning bag. After you've folded the suit in half, you can just put it in your suitcase. It's best to lay the suit over your other clothes so that it doesn't get wrinkled or have a crease down the middle of it. This method is great if you have to rush and don't have the time to fold your suit using another method.
A: Hang your jacket on a rigid hanger and place it in a dry cleaning bag. Fold the jacket in half. Place the folded jacket into your suitcase.

Q: If you want to use your engagement ring box when proposing, you can easily hide it in clothing like cargo pants and hooded sweatshirts. Simply slip the box into your pocket, and check on it periodically to make sure it stays in place. Then, pull out the box when the time is right. Keep tabs on your ring box so it does not fall out of your pocket. Touch your pocket or slip your hand inside every so often to ensure it is still in place. You don't want to lose it! You can purchase specialty socks designed to stash the ring box safely until it's time to propose. Order these online 1-3 weeks before your proposal so they arrive on time. Then, place your box inside the pocket before your proposal, and press it down into the sock as deep as you can. When you are ready to propose, get down on 1 knee and slip your box out of the pocket. Oftentimes, these come with a discreet, slim-profile ring box. The prop you use will depend on what kind of proposal you want. For instance, if you are hiking and want to propose in the woods, place your box inside your backpack. Think about what props work best for your your proposal, and place the ring inside before you go! Remember exactly where you put the ring, and place it in a secure prop only you will handle. You can also wrap the box in a blanket or place it inside a box of granola bars. If you are proposing at the beach, you can stash the ring box inside your beach bag or wrap it up inside of a towel. This is easy to pull off with a little bit of planning. Recruit an accomplice to carry the ring, and mention your proposal idea and timing. Come up with a discrete signal, like a hand gesture or head movement, so your accomplice is ready when the time is right. Give them the ring ahead of time, get into place, and make the signal! Your partner will not expect the ring to be in someone else's hands. For example, maybe you want to propose in the city where had your first date. Arrange to go out to lunch or dinner with a few others, and give the ring to a trusted person before you leave for the meal. Then, make your signal when you want to propose, and they can easily pass you the ring box when your partner is not looking. This is a great option if you and your partner live together. If you are worried that you cannot easily pull out the ring box and make a seamless proposal, then simply get rid of the box and hide the ring somewhere else. Sometimes the best proposals don't involve the ring box at all. However, handle your ring with care so you don't lose it. It's much harder to lose a box than a ring. You can stash it in your pocket, wallet, or small carrying pouch instead. This is a good idea if you've tried to stash the ring box on your person but it is still visible.
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Put the box inside of a pocket to conceal it on your body. Use specialty socks to hide the ring box if you want a creative option. Conceal the ring box inside of a prop to easily place it out of sight. Ask a friend or family member to carry the ring if proposing in public. Hide the ring by itself if you can't confidently conceal the box.