Q: Place the fresh runner beans in a colander or wire strainer and run them under the faucet to wash away dirt and loose debris. Shake the colander or toss the beans by hand periodically to ensure that the water reaches every part. When you're finished, allow the excess water to drain out of the colander completely. A thorough rinse is also useful for doing away with traces of insects, fertilizer, or chemicals, which are often found on freshly-picked veggies. Gather up a handful of beans and line them up end-to-end on your cutting board. Then, using a sharp kitchen knife, slice off the fibrous stem ends and discard them. Repeat the trimming process for all of the beans you plan on freezing. Only remove about 12 inch (1.3cm) from each end so there's still plenty of edible bean left. Like many other varieties of shell beans, the pods of runner beans are held together by a tough string running down the middle. You can remove this string by grabbing it from one end and pulling it away it one easy motion. Make sure you strip the entire string, or you could end up chewing on it later. The pod strings will usually start coming away on their own when you trim the stems. If not, you may have to get them started with your fingernail. Try not to miss any strings. Getting them stuck in your teeth isn't a pleasant experience. If you tend to slice or break your beans into smaller segments, doing it before you put them into storage will save you valuable time later on. Use clean, precise cuts to reduce the beans to a uniform size. Many chefs prefer square or diamond-shaped pieces for beans with broad, flat pods like runners. Avoid cutting them too small, or they'll be more likely to stick together when frozen. Once you've precut your runner beans, you'll be able to simply take them out of storage, dump them into a pot of water, and cook them to a tender, flavorful finish without the hassle of having to prepare them.
A: Rinse the beans under a stream of cool water. Trim the ends off of the beans. De-string the bean pods. Cut the runner beans into 12 inches (2.55.1cm) pieces.

Q: Wait until after you have applied your lotion, makeup, perfume, and hair products to put on your crystal jewelry. If you put your jewelry on before these products, you may smudge your jewelry or end up getting harsh chemicals on your jewelry that could cause permanent damage to your jewelry. The chlorine in pools and hot tubs can damage the thin plating that protects and gives luster to Swarovski crystal jewelry. Soaps and other body care products can also damage this plating and may cause permanent damage to your jewelry. Keep your Swarovski crystal jewelry separate from other pieces of jewelry in its own bag to prevent scratches or tangles. You may also use your jewelry's original packaging as storage. Do not attempt to scrape or scratch off dirt from your Swarovski crystal jewelry. You may scratch the plating in the process, which may cause permanent damage to your jewelry.
A: Put on your jewelry last. Remove your crystal jewelry before you go swimming, take a shower or bath, or wash your hands. Store your crystal jewelry in a soft cloth bag. Never use a hard object to clean your crystals.

Q: Use a curling iron to curl your hair, leaving the heat on for a short time so that the curls are loose. Let your hair cool for a few minutes, then use a hairbrush to brush through the curls once to createloose, beach waves. While this may take some time, your hair will look effortlessly chic and totally touchable. Styling your hair in a bun for Valentine's Day will keep your hair out of your face and let your outfit and makeup take center stage.Style a clean and chic slicked back bun for a fancier and more sophisticated look, or try asidebun,topknot bun, or amessy bunfor a more laid-back look. Valentine's Day is the perfect holiday to have fun with your hair accessories by styling with a headband. Go for a darkly romantic style with a simple black headband, or try an on-trend floral print for a more quintessential Valentine's Day look. To avoid lookingtoo young, pull a few tendrils of hair out in front of the headband. Use a curling iron to lightly curl a few pieces for an extra romantic vibe. Braiding your hair is perhaps the easiest way to get an instantly romantic hairdo. Whether you choose a loose side braid, afishtail braid,or a classicFrench braid, your hair will look impossibly romantic for your Valentine's Day plans.
A: Go soft and touchable with loose, brushed-outwaves. Try abunto accentuate your face. Accessorize with a headband. Braid your hair for an easy romantic style.

Q: Protect and carry around your guitar in style by getting a new hard or soft case. Or, make your own soft guitar case easily with some fabric, batting, and a sewing machine. You can also make your own hard case if you have good woodworking skills and access to the materials necessary to cut a custom shape for your guitar. Make sure that if you make your own case, there is no extra room inside for your guitar to rattle around and get damaged, but also doesn't get squeezed too tightly. Try spicing up an old case with new, unique details to display your personality and style. On a soft case, you can sew or iron on patches, embroider patterns, or attach buttons or piping. On a hard case, you can add stickers, paint or pen designs, or replace the clasps and other hardware with new fixtures in a different metal or color. On any case, you can also try customizing the lining by hand-sewing or using fabric glue to attach your own fabric in a fun color or pattern to the inside of the case. Just make sure your guitar still fits well in the case with your added lining. Get yourself a new guitar strap to easily add a touch of color or pattern to the overall look of your instrument. Choose a wide, well-made strap for comfort and durability. You can also make your own guitar strap with any piece of heavy fabric and the right fittings to attach it to your guitar. Or, simply spruce up your existing strap by wrapping new fabric around it. Get new picks that express your style or complement the look of your guitar. Find guitar or music stores that can create custom picks for you, or that make unique or unusual picks. You can even make your own picks using a pick puncher, which cuts out the right shape from any hard plastic or other suitable material.
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Get a new case or make your own. Decorate your existing case. Get a new guitar strap. Find unique guitar picks.