There are several fruit juices that can keep banana slices from turning brown. You can use fresh juice or storebought varieties it doesn't matter. See our juicing guide if you'd like to make your own. Either way, you won't need much a half cup or so is plenty for one or two bananas. Lemon juice is the most well-known juice used for keeping fruits from turning brown. It works just as well for bananas as it does for apples. However, there are many other juices that work well, including: Lime juice Orange juice Tinned pineapple juice Tinned or fresh grapefruit juice Apple juice To do this, you can sprinkle the juice over the slices or dip the slices into the juice. You can also immerse the slices in the juice and leave them there for a few minutes, allowing them to soak up some of the juice. This can be great for keeping them fresh-looking but may affect their taste a little more than normal. Another quick way to coat the bananas is to put them in a sealed plastic bag with the juice and gently turn it over a few times. To minimize any change to the flavor of the bananas, use the juice sparingly or place it in a spray bottle and spritz it over the slices. Once they're soaked in fruit juice, the bananas will take much longer to turn brown. Whether you're eating the slices raw or making a pie, fruit kabobs, a parfait, or a fruit salad, you can trust that your bananas will look fresh well through the end of the meal. They should even last without refrigeration in a plastic container for a few hours perfect for packed lunches. Even with the fruit juice, banana slices are best consumed the same day. The cold temperatures of refrigerators can turn the peels brown, but if you're OK with this, the fruit itself should remain fresh. If you do refrigerate the slices, be sure to put them in an airtight container with as little air in it as possible. If your banana slices are already brown, all is not lost. You can lighten discolored banana slices by immersing them in tinned pineapple juice or grapefruit juice for 10-15 minutes. They won't quite return to their original pale yellow color, but they will look fresher and more delicious.

Summary: Buy fruit juice or squeeze your own. Coat the sliced bananas in the juice. Use or store the bananas. Revive discolored banana slices with pineapple or grapefruit juice.

Cut 2 pieces of cotton fabric, 2 pieces of cotton batting, and 1 piece of heat-resistant fleece. Set the template aside when you're done. You can use the same color/pattern for both cotton squares, or you can use different ones. For example, 1 piece could be solid-colored while the other could be patterned. Set 1 of your cotton squares on the table, right-side-down. Place the batting on top, followed by the fleece. Set the second piece of batting on top of that, followed by the second cotton square, right-side-up. Stack the pieces in this order: fabric, batting, fleece, batting, fabric. The right side of the fabric is the same as the front. The wrong side is the back. Use a ruler and chalk to draw a diagonal line from the top-right to the bottom-left corner. Continue to draw parallel lines to either side of it until you reach the opposite corners. Repeat this process for the top-left and bottom-right corner. Consider using a different chalk color to make the lines easier to tell apart. Don't worry if the last set of lines are a little further than 1 inch (2.5cm) from the corners. The bias tape will cover this up.

Summary: Use the template to cut your fabric, batting, and fleece. Stack the pieces, with the cotton on the outside and the rest in the middle. Draw diagonal lines, 1 inch (2.5cm) apart, to make a quilted pattern.

Many Greek goddesses wore a crown or headpiece of some kind, and adding a crown to your costume will help distinguish it from a generic Greek toga costume. You'll need something to be a thin headband this can be a piece of string, wire, thin elastic, or thin rope. You'll also need fake leaves and scissors. Getting gold spray paint is optional but not necessary. If you don't own these supplies, they can be purchased online or at any local craft store (such as Michael's). If you find a piece of fake vine while shopping for supplies, the vine itself will work as your Greek goddess headband. Simply cut it to the proper length and tie the ends so that it fits on your head. Make sure to leave enough room at each end of your headband material so that the ends can be tied together. You'll want your headband to be loose enough to easily take on and off, but tight enough so that it won't fall off. Take your scissors and cut tiny holes in the center of your plastic leaves. After you've cut the small holes in your leaves, slide them onto your headband one at a time. Some people like to add tons of leaves, and some people like to add just a few it is completely up to you. Once you've added all of your leaves to your headband, tie the ends of your headband to finish your crown. Set your crown on top of old newspaper or paper towels so as not to get spray paint on any furniture. Continue to spray paint the crown until it is completely gold. Allow the spray paint to dry 10-15 minutes before you put it on your head. Let the paint dry while you add the finishing touches to your costume.

Summary: Collect the supplies you'll need to make your crown. Cut your headband material so that it is the right length to fit around your head. Add leaves to your headband. Spray paint your crown gold if you'd like it to be gold.

Depending on what kind of modeling you plan on doing, i.e., print, runway, fit modeling, the ideal height and size measurements will vary. For print modeling, models are usually 5'8" and up, and are sizes 12 to 18. For high fashion or runway modeling, models are usually 5'9" and up, and sizes 10 to 20/22. For fit modeling, models are usually 5'5" to 5'9" and size 18. And for commercial modeling, models can be any height, and are sizes 12 to 18. Although these height and size measurements may seem rigid, there are always exceptions. If you don't fit these criteria, commercial modeling, fit modeling, parts modeling, and modeling for local and specialty boutiques are good alternatives. Models need to have healthy skin, hair, teeth, and nails. Plus sized models' bodies also need to be toned and in shape. Take care of your body by drinking plenty of water, getting regular exercise, and eating healthy. It is recommended that you drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day, i.e. 2 liters (0.53USgal) or half a gallon. It is recommended that you get either 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. Examples of moderate exercise are brisk walking and swimming. Examples of vigorous exercise are running. Or, aim for a combination of both moderate and vigorous exercise. Prioritize healthy fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains over processed foods, fast food, meats with a high fat content, and sugary foods. Having confidence is crucial to being a successful plus size model. You need to know your body shape, and you need to be comfortable with your body and its size. If you are uncomfortable with your appearance, it will show, and becoming a plus size model will be much more difficult. Be body confident by practicing positive self-talk. Remove negative self-talk, such as "I am fat" or "I am not good enough" with positive self-talk, such as "I love my body," "My body can do amazing things," or "I love my curves." Focus on the things that you love about yourself. Pick a body part; it could be your hands, breasts, thighs, or even your freckles. Then, talk out loud about that body part in a complementary way, such as "I love my thighs in these jeans." You can also focus on what your body parts allow you to accomplish versus how they look. For example, instead of talking about how bad or good your legs look, be grateful that your legs allow you to walk, exercise, dance, and can take you from place to place.
Summary: Know your height and size measurements. Take care of your body. Be body confident.