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How I Keep My Hair from Turning Green from My PoolIf you have color treated hair and have ever spent some time swimming in a pool, there is a good chance you have had the unfortunate mishap of turning your hair green.
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DIY Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub for Dry SkinThe cheapest brown sugar scrub I have found is one I make myself. It's easy, cheap, and works just as well as the expensive ones. -
How I Treat and Prevent Side Stitches When Running or Working OutAfter talking to many other friends who are runners and seeing what works for them, I always follow these few tips and find myself rarely suffering from side stitches on my daily runs. -
How to Paint a Fake Headboard on Your WallA cheap and easy way to give your bed a headboard is to paint a fake one onto your wall. -
Cake Decorating Tips: How to Fill a CupcakeHow you fill your cupcake and how well your technique works will depend not only on the density of the cake you made but also the type of filing you are using.
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Ideas for Bringing a Little Spontaneity into Your RelationshipAll relationships can benefit from a little spontaneity now and then. It keeps you and your loved one from getting bored and keeps you both excited about each other.
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How the Health Benefits of Wine Diminish After More Than One GlassWine, similar to most things we consume, is fine as long as you have it in moderation, but as you keep drinking, it stops being a benefit to your health.
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Homemade Aftershave: The Perfect Gift for Your GuyInstead of just going to the store and picking up a bottle for the man in your life, why not make him some yourself. -
Ice Cream Cupcakes - A Great Summertime Snack for Parties and BBQ'sOne of my favorite treats to make in the summertime is ice cream cupcakes. They are always a big hit with friends and family at parties and bbqs. -
My Homemade Callus Removing Moisturizing Treatment RecipeNow only does it work wonders, but it also smells amazing too! -
Save Money on Your Wedding by Making Your Own Wedding BouquetAdd a nice personal touch to your or a friend's wedding by making your own bouquet.
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What I Have Learned About Why Using Eye Cream is ImportantOne type of cream that many people are clueless about what exactly it does and whether they really need to use it or not, is eye cream.
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How to Make Mini Cake BitesMini cake bites are a great alternative to cake or cupcakes to serve at parties and gatherings.
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How to Make Pink (or Any Colored) Popcorn BallsI love making popcorn balls for a fun snack to serve at parties. They are even more fun when I make them fun colors, like hot pink!
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DIY Face Mask and Scrub Made from Common Kitchen ItemsIf your skin is feeling not as bright and glowing as it could be, there is more than likely enough supplies around your house to make a great face mask without having to buy an expensive one at the store.
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DIY at Home Hot Oil Treatment for Your Facewhen your face has become dry and flaky either from cold winter winds or from too much exposure to the sun, you can make a hot oil treatment for your face to re-moisturize and get back your healthy glow
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How to Rewire an Overhead Light Fixture by YourselfRewiring an overhead fixture is a lot easier than you would imagine and can create a whole new look for a room that you don't have the money to redecorate. -
DIY Hot Oil Treatment for Dry and Damaged HairIf you have dry hair, a hot oil treatment can be exactly what your hair needs to bring it back to life, adding shine and moisture.
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DIY: Clay Face Mask Good for Sensitive SkinThis clay mask works great on my skin because I tend to get acne but my skin is very sensitive to harsh products.
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Why Exercising in the Morning Can Be More Beneficial Than Exercising in the EveningThere are a few advantages to exercising in the morning instead of putting it off until the afternoon or evening.
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How to Break in New Running ShoesNew running sneakers are great, but be sure you know how to break them in so you can get the best results from them.
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How to Make Running Easier: Make Sure Your Form is CorrectRunning might seem like something natural that your body should just know how to do, and while this is true to a certain extent, not everyone's natural running form is the best.
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Does Running Give You Bulky Thighs?It is a common misconception that doing cardio exercise that focuses mainly on the lower body, such as running, hiking or cycling, will give you bulky thighs.
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How to Make Tired Droopy Eyes Look Brighter with MakeupMaking tired or droopy eyes look brighter with makeup is a very easy process. Trust me, if I can do it, so can you -
Tips for Taking Care of Pear TreesMy pear trees have been relatively easy to care for and haven't required too much of my time -
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and AllergiesOften when the seasons change from winter to spring it can be hard to tell whether you are getting a cold, or are just suffering from seasonal allergies. The two have some similar symptoms.
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How to Grow Out Your Bangs Without Looking AwkwardWhether you get tired of them, or just weren't happy with how they looked on you, growing out your bangs can be a hassle. -
How I Keep Weeds Out of My Garden Without Using HerbicidesIf you keep up with this technique the weeds will soon die completely and won't re-sprout. -
How I Use Spotlight on My Mac to Save Time and Work More EfficientlyUse Spotlight as a dictionary, calculator, to open applications and more!
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How I Protect and Treat My Nails from Nail Polish DamagesIn order to keep up with the trends and experience all the amazing new colors before the next season's come out, I often find myself changing my nail polish color as much as I can, which can dry and damage them
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Recipe for All-Natural Homemade DeoderantMake your own homemade aluminum and paba free liquid deodorant as a much safer alternative to store bought. -
How to Keep Your Pets from Digging Up and Eating Your PlantsThere are a few things you can do keep your pets, especially cats and dogs, from digging up or eating the plants you have put much effort into keeping alive.
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How I Fixed My Apple Mighty Mouse Scroll WheelAs much as I love using my Apple Mighty Mouse, it can be incredibly frustrating when I try to scroll down a page only to discover that even though the scroll wheel is scrolling, the page on my screen has not changed one bi
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Foolproof Tricks and Tips to Make Thin or Fine Hair Appear Thick and Full of BodyWhile there is no way to make your hair actually thicker, although some shampoos may claim to do this, you can give your hair the illusion of being bigger and bouncier.
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How to Avoid Identity Theft if Your Purse or Wallet is Lost or StolenThere is a good chance that someone honest will find your lost wallet or purse and turn it in to the police, but there is just as much of a chance that the person who finds it will use what's inside to their advantage, and even try to steal your identity.
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What Foods You Should Eat to Keep Your Hair Looking HealthyIf you are frustrated with dull flat hair, consider making some changes to your diet. There are certain foods that when eaten regularly, can do wonders for your hair. -
Healthy Alternative Detox Foods to Dangerous Fad Detox DietsIf you still feel like you need to detox, instead of trying a fad diet, try adding some fruits and vegetables that contain the same properties as detoxing does. -
Tips and Tricks for Making a BlackBerry Easy to Use and Uniquely CustomizedI especially love my Blackberry because of all the unique features it has to make customize it to wok perfectly for me, and make my life a lot easier.
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Tips and Tricks to Customize Your Gmail AccountMy absolute favorite thing about Gmail is how easy it is to customize to be even more helpful and organized.
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Beauty and Makeup Tips and Tricks for Natural and Dyed RedheadsYou don't have to be a natural red. If you dye your hair red you will have the same problems as natural redheads when it comes to choosing colors that look good with your red hair and complexion.
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How to Get the Most Accurate Calorie Readout on Cardio MachinesMost cardio machines are inaccurate, and some of them will even increase the amount of calories you burned by up to 25%. -
Review of the New Wii Game Super Smash Bros. BrawlLike many other gamers (and non gamers as well), I had been anxiously awaiting the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii, and I was definitely not disappointed.
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Hair Styles: How to Choose the Right Bangs for Your Face ShapeIf you're looking for a quick style change but aren't ready for something really drastic, a good thing to try is bangs.
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How to Copy Miley Cyrus's MakeupMiley Cyrus, made famous for playing the role of Hannah Montana on the hit Disney Channel show of the same name, has had some great makeup looks lately.
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How to Correctly Care for Your Hair ExtensionsHair extensions can last up to six months if they are of high quality and are well taken care of.
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Two Options for Copying Celebrities Hair ExtensionsProfessional vs Clip In Hair Extensions
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How to Copy Christina Aguilera, Paris Hilton and Gwen Stefani's High Rolled Hair LookThese rolls are a lot easier than you would expect and you can do them yourself without needing a stylist.
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How I Wear Fishnet Stockings Without Looking Or Feeling TrashyRecently I stumbled upon fishnets again and feeling inspired decided to try and find a way to make them work for me. I still love the look when I see it on other women, so I was determined that I could also look good in fishnets.
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DIY: How I Make and Decorate Hollow Easter EggsWhen decorating my own Easter eggs I hollow out the eggs first so I can keep them as long as I want, or until I accidentally break them.
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DIY: How to Make Your Own Homemade Green Laundry DetergentOne thing I found hard to find was a green laundry detergent that met my environmentally friendly standards and still managed to do a good job cleaning my clothes.
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DIY: Homemade Moisturizing Face CreamAfter using this recipe I will never go back to store bought face cream again.
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DIY: How to Recycle Old Light Bulbs into Cute VasesYou can easily turn old light bulbs into small vases for a unique and modern look.
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How to Host a Stress Free PartyI love to be a hostess and after years of experience have been able to make the experience really easy. Sometimes I feel more like I am at a party enjoying myself than actually hosting it.
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DIY: How to Make Your Own Gradient Dyed Tights for CheapI love color in my clothing, and something I really love, but have a hard time finding is gradients, so I decided to make my own gradient tights.
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How to Cut Your Bangs Yourself Between Visits to Your StylistCutting your own bangs has to be done very carefully to avoid disaster. You don't want to end up with uneven bangs and you don't want to end up with them way too short after you've finally managed to make them even.
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Tips for Dealing With The Awkward Stages When Growing Out Your HairWhenever you are considering cutting your hair short and someone encourages you with, "It will grow back!" do not underestimate just how long it will take to grow back, and how frustrated you will get.
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Tips for Advertising Your Etsy StoreEven if you have high quality products and reasonable prices no one is going to buy your crafts if they can't find you Etsy store.
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Makeup Tips for Making Small Eyes Look BiggerNow that I know what works with my small eyes I am able to make them seem much larger than they really are, making me feel much more confident in my looks.
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How to Get a Ice Blue Eye Makeup LookSometimes when I go out, I like to wear minimal makeup on the majority of my face and really play up my eyes for a nice dramatic look.
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Hair and Makeup Tips and Secrets I Learned Behind the Scenes at Fashion WeekI was lucky enough to spend a little time behind the scenes during this year's Fashion Week in NYC. While I love the clothes, I found myself most interested by all the little behind the scenes hair and makeup tips that I observed and learned from the pros.
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Tips on Throwing a Craft Party for You and Your FriendsCraft parties are a great way to make presents for friends and family members, learn new skills, and just plain have a good time with your friends.
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How to Copy Blair Waldorf's Makeup Look from Gossip GirlBlair usually goes for the typical no-makeup makeup look. Her skin looks perfectly porcelain and she just has a slight trace of color on her cheeks and lips.
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What Causes Acne on Certain Areas of Your Face?Now that I am an adult my acne has cleared up but I still find myself breaking out from time to time, and I still had no idea why - until now.
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How to Apply Your Makeup When You Forget Your BrushesI hate when I am staying with a friend or on vacation and I go to apply my makeup only to realize that my makeup brushes are the one thing I forgot to pack.
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How to Get a Hair Appointment with a Top StylistMany women swear by going to see a top stylist, and will do whatever it takes to get an appointment with one, as it can be very competitive.
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Healthy Easter Basket AlternativeWant to make an Easter basket for your loved one who is watching their weight? Or how about just for someone who is a health freak and would not dream of putting all that candy in their body?
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Makeup Tips: How to Get the Perfect Dark LipDark lipstick is very popular in the fashion scene
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How I Prevent Myself from Catching a Sickness at the GymAt the gym I was surrounded closely by other people breathing hard, sharing air and gym equipment, and without even realizing it I was probably coming into contact with other people's sweat and bacteria.
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Unique Ways to Decorate Your Easter Eggs: More Than Just DyeMany people simple dye their Easter eggs bright colors. While this does have a great effect, there are much more creative options out there
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DIY: How to Give Yourself a Manicure Just Like a SalonGiving myself my own manicures not only has been saving me money, but also lets me do them at my own convenience at the times that are good for me.
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DIY: Easy Face Mask Made from Ingredients Found in Your KitchenI have tried almost every face mask from the drug store and nothing works as well at this home made one.
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DIY: How to Make Your Own Hair Removal LotionLemon sugar hair removal lotion is safer and cheaper than store bought brands.
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DIY: How to Felt Around a Bar of SoapI love to cover my bars of soap in felt. It makes them nice and soft to use in the bath or shower, plus they look fun and make a great gift.
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DIY: How to Make an Earrings Stand Out of a RecordYou can use a record to make a really unique looking earring stand. It works well for both studs and for dangly earrings and is a fun way to decorate your walls and bedroom. Plus, all your earrings will be organized and easy to see and find.
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DIY: How to Wet Felt by HandHow to turn knit fabric into felted fabric
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DIY: How to Make Solid PerfumeMany perfumes are too strong for my sensitive skin and make me red and itchy. However, I didn't want to miss out on smelling yummy and delicious. I learned how to make my own solid perfume that doesn't irritate my skin.
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DIY Honey Hair Pack for Dry Damaged HairCombat dry hard to manage hair with a home made honey hair pack.
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DIY: How to Make Your Own Honey Orange Lip BalmIf you are looking to take up a craft that is fun and easy and you won't give up on halfway through, try making lip balm.
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DIY: How to Make Your Own Botanical Candles with Flowers and HerbsIf you like to make your own candles and want to try botanical candles yourself, you have to be careful because just adding herbs and flowers into the wax when you are making your candle can be a fire hazard.
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Creative Handmade Ways to Store Your Dangly EarringsHanging dangly earrings is a much better idea than laying them together in a dish. If they are hanging, they are most likely not going to get tangled. Also you can see all your choices and can easily find a matching pair hanging right next to each other.
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DIY: How to Make a Sewing Pattern from an Existing Article of ClothingYou can use an old garment to simply remake an item you love, or you can use it as the base patten and alter it to make something completely new and different.
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DIY: My Favorite Homemade Fask Mask to Brighten Your SkinI love to use face masks when my skin starts to feel dull and makes me not look my best. After trying many masks, store bought and home made, I've come to the conclusion that home made facemasks seem to give me better result
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DIY: How to Make My Favorite Ginger Body ScrubAfter trying many store bought body scrubs and not being able to find exactly what I was looking for I decided to make my own scrub.
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What Adolescences Has Taught Me About Covering Up and Hiding AcneI've never had really bad acne, but like everyone else I occasionally had a bad zip that I really needed to cover up, and cover up well. Years of experience has taught me how to successfully cover up every kind of pimple you can get
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How to Prevent Windburn During the Cold Winters of New EnglandCold winter weather can be very damaging to your skin. Not only can it make your skin dry and itchy, but also it you're not careful you can get windburn, which is not fun.
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The Correct Way to Wash Your Tights to Prevent Tears and RunsAs much as I hate cold weather I do love to wear tights. However, tights are one of the hardest things to wash because you have to take special care of them.
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What You Should Know to Make Food Label Easier to ReadThe differences between low, reduced and free
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How to Dress Appropriately for a Job InterviewJob interviews can be stressful enough without having to worry about whether or not you are dressed appropriately. Whether its fair or not, your appearance is a big part of the overall first impression you will make on the person giving you the job interview.
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How to Get a Smoky Eye Makeup LookA smoky eye look is a very sultry and sexy look that almost anyone can pull off. Below are instructions for getting the perfect smoky eye look.
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How to Correctly Apply BlushBlush adds a healthy and lively glow to your skin, plus it's quick and easy to apply. Blush also adds depth and contour to your cheekbones, making them pop. Many people are intimidated by blush application, especially if it is a cream or liquid blush.
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The Correct Way to Wash Your Hair to Make it Healthy and ShinMost people probably spend a minute or less washing their hair. They lather up and rinse out right away, usually not completely rinsing everything out, leading to product buildup.
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How to Clean Your HairbrushHairbrushes can collect dirt and dust, as well as collect all the same product residue and buildup that your hair does. Cleaning out your hairbrush is as essential as washing your hair.
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How to Correctly Wash Your Face for the Best Results and Cleanest SkinMany people quickly and absentmindedly wash their faces in the morning and night, if they wash them at all. There are a few small tips that can make your face washing a lot more effective and your skin a lot healthier.
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How To Store MakeupMakeup is something that is easy to accumulate and not always easy to store. If you sometimes feel like your makeup collection is taking over your bathroom, here are a few tips to help you keep your supply neat and tidy and under organized.
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How to Choose Healthy Sushi at Japanese RestaurantsSushi is a delicious meal that is quickly becoming a favorite of all people. Whether you branch out and try the more exotic fish or simple stick to the basic veggies and tuna varieties, you still need to watch how much you eat and try to keep it healthy.
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Hair Product Review: The Solano Sapphire Flat IronAll in all it heats up quick, does a great job on my hair, leaves is healthy and straight. I would recommend the Solano over any other brand and for any type of hair.
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The Lifespan of Makeup and What You Should Splurge OnMakeup can be expensive and sometimes you have had a product for a long time and there is still a lot of it left, but it's not always safe to keep using a product after its expiration date.
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How to Fairly Price Your Crafts and ArtworkMany people make and sell their craft projects on sites like Etsy, Livejournal, Ebay, or personal blogging sites. The fact that these items are handmade and unique usually makes people willing to spend a little more than they normally would. But how much?
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How to Crash a PartyParty Crashing is showing up at an event you were not invited to and not expected to show up at, and still managing to have a good time going unnoticed by the host or hostess
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How to Not Be the Rebound GirlWhen getting into a new relationship with someone who just got out of a long-term relationship more often than not you could find yourself being a rebound girl.
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Using Clear Nail Polish to Remove Old Colored Polish and Other TipsSometimes you need to remove your nail polish and don't happen to have any nail polish remover at hand, but all you need is to make sure you have a little clear nail polish handy.
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Little Known Facts About Valentine's DayOne of my favorite things to do on holidays is impress people with fun, little known, facts about the day. Everyone knows the day was named after St. Valentine, but does anyone know how many Valentine's Juliet gets each year?
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Norpro Nonstick Cake-Sicle PanI have a large collection of cake and baking pans and the Cake-Sicle pan has quickly become a fan favorite.
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Deni 5530 Deni Automatic Soft Serve Ice Cream MakerMakes a soupy milkshake, not soft serve ice cream.
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Smellkiller K40001 XL Air Cleanser with Blue Glass BowlOnce I figured out exactly how to make it work, I was very happy with my Smellkiller.
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Product Review: The Holmes HFH416 1-Touch Swivel Heater/Fan with Thermostatic ControlAs someone who is always cold trying to survive New England winters, I can assure you I have tried a wide variety of space heaters, and the one that made me stop trying more is the Holmes HFH416.
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Fun Facts About the Super BowlWhether you like football or not, it's still fun to impress your friends and family with your infinite knowledge of Super Bowl trivia.
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January 24th is Peanut Butter DayWhether you prefer yours on a sandwich, in cookies or other deserts, or on a spoon straight out of the jar here are some fun facts to share with others on this nutty holiday.
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Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing SystemI was first drawn to the Keurig single-cup coffee brewer because there is no mess and no clean up, plus it's so fast and easy.
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Product Review: Epson Stylus Pro 3800I would highly recommend this printer to any photographer or designer that needs sharp, accurate large-format prints.
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How to Create Amy Winehouse's Beehive HairstyleYou too can archive this hipper and messier version of the classic hairstyle. It's quick and easy and can be done by almost anyone with a little practice.
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Is There Any Truth to "Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold"?Will starving yourself when you have a fever really reduce it, or make your illness go away quicker? Or will stuffing your face when you have a cold relieve your symptoms or help clear it up any sooner?
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How to Get a Table at a Booked RestaurantWhether the new restaurant you have been dying to try is booked for weeks or at the last minute you realized you forgot to make reservations for some special occasion, there are ways to still make sure you get to enjoy your meal at the restaurant of your choice.
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How to Get a Close Long Lasting Shave on Your LegsEvery woman has a different type of skin and a different type of hair, which means some tips that work wonders for one woman may not work as well for another. But hopefully you will find a few of these tips work for you and helps you get a smoother shave that lasts longer.
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Tips for Preventing Injuries While Shoveling SnowIf you are not careful when you are shoveling, especially if the snow is wet and heavy, you could get mildly or even seriously hurt.
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Why Your Hair Could Be Falling OutHow much hair loss is too much? There are a few things that can cause more hair loss than normal.
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How to Keep Your Running Habits During the Cold Winter Monthst's hard to keep motivated to run in the cold winter months, especially when you prefer to run outside as opposed to on a treadmill at the gym.
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Does Alcohol Help Cure Colds?Do hot toddies really have any beneficial qualities for your immune system?
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How to Avoid and Prevent Food PoisoningNobody wants to get food poisoning. It's a good way to ruin one of your favorite meals for you forever. There are a few things to remember when buying, storing, and cooking food to decrease your chance of getting sick
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The Truth About WartsWhile you can't catch warts from touching toads, you can catch them from touching other people with warts.
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Proper Etiquette for Public TransportationNo one really loves taking public transportation. Proper etiquette on a bus or train comes natural to some people, but others just seem oblivious to the other people around them. Here are some things to keep in mind when commuting.
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How Healthy is Healthy Junk Food?Recently, major companies, such as Kraft and Frito Lay, have decided to help people reach their daily doses of fruit and veggies by making a healthy version of chips. But is this new healthy junk food actually healthy?
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How to Pack Lightly and Avoid Checking Luggage on FlightsOne of the most stressful and time-consuming parts of traveling by plane is checking your luggage. Changing from a heavy to a light packer isn't as hard as you would expect.
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How to Fix a Streaky Self-TanThere is no reason you can't successfully apply a great looking self-tan at home. All it takes is a little practice applying the tanner, and knowledge of how to fix any imperfections.
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How to Walk in High HeelsAll women should own and know how to walk in at least one pair of heels
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Tips for Breaking in New ShoesEven the most uncomfortable shoes can usually be broken in and made to be one of your favorite pairs if you follow these few tips.
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How to Break in and Care for Expensive Denim JeansAfter all the time and effort put into finding that perfect pair of jeans, and not to mention the expensive price tag, make sure to break them in properly and continue to take care of them so they look good and keep on fitting great.
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Tips to Prevent Lost Checked Bags at the AirportDealing with all the hassles of traveling, such as delayed flights, crowded airports, and long security lines, is bad enough when everything turns out as planned. Traveling can become a nightmare and lost luggage only makes things worse.
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How to Conquer the Fear of Eating Out AloneMost people either love or hate going out to dinner by themselves. If you hate it, here are some tips to make the experience as painless as possible.
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How to Find Treasures at Flea Markets and Thrift StoresSome people have a knack for finding great things at flea markets and thrift stores. Even without being blessed with this natural ability you can still increase your chances of finding something extraordinary if you know a few things.
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Tips for Dealing with a Picky EaterGoing out to dinner with a picky eater can be a challenge. Whether the person is afraid to try new things, or just has a tendency towards bland foods, there are a few things you can do to make both of your lives easier.
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How to Custom Paint Your Guitar Hero ControllerIf you can't impress people with your Guitar Hero skills, you can at least impress them with a pimped out Guitar Hero Controller.
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Tips on Buying SnowshoesIf you love hiking in the summer why not carry your outdoor hobby on to the colder months and try snowshoeing in the winter
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How to Sew Old Jeans into Skinny JeansYou can recycle your old flare and wide leg jeans into skinny jeans, saving you both money and also the hassle of finding a pair that fit your body type.
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DIY Sewing Machine CoverMaking a cover for your sewing machine will not only protect it from dust and any accidental spills but also make it look cute.
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DIY: How to Make a Pine Cone WreathA nice holiday or winter craft project is to make a pinecone wreath, especially if you live somewhere with an abundance of pine trees.
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DIY Decorating: How to Make Silhouette PortraitsSilhouette portraits are a fun and unique way to decorate, and you can easily make them yourself. You can make silhouette portraits of friends, family, flowers, pets, and anything else you can take a picture of.
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How to Make Jell-O Shots Served in an Orange SliceJust because you're no longer in college doesn't mean you can't still enjoy your Jell-O shots. Class them up a little by serving them in an orange slice instead of a plastic Dixie cup and make sure to make an unexpected flavor instead of just plain Jell-O.
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Alternative Holiday Gifts: TisBest Charity Gift CardsTisBest has come up with a way to combine the ease that is buying and using gift cards, with another holiday tradition, giving to the less fortunate.
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Tips for Starting an at Home Cake Decorating BusinessMartha Stewart started out by selling cakes door to door. You too can start a successful at home cake making and decorating business, and have fun while you're at it.
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Cake Decorating: How to Level and Split a CakeLeveling and splitting cakes can be an intimidating task, but is simply mastered.
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Cake Decorating Tips: How to Marble FondantIf solid blocks of color are not enough to give you the fun feeling you are looking for on your cake, you can always try marbling your fondant.
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Cake Decorating: How to Get a Dark Colored IcingMany people find that no matter how much food coloring they are adding to their frosting they can't get it past grey or pink when they are actually trying for black or bright red.
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Cake Decorating: How to Cover a Cake in Royal IcingCovering a cake with Royal Icing can be one of the more difficult challenges of cake decorating, but with a little practice it can soon be mastered.
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Cake Decorating: How to Color Frosting or IcingJudging a cake by its frosting is just as common as judging a book by its cover, so make sure you know the best ways to get the perfect icing color.
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Cake Decorating: Tips to Successfully Write on a CakeEven if you have perfect penmanship on paper, trying to transfer that to icing on a cake can have disastrous results. The tips below will help you master writing with icing tips.
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Successful Cake Decorating: Consistency, Position and PressureSuccessful cake decorating depends on three things: the consistency of the icing, the position of the bag, and how you control the pressure on the bag
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Easy Ways to Transfer Images onto CakesThere are many different ways to transfer a design from your imagination onto a cake.
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Cake Decorating: How to Make a Sugar FlowerSugar paste or fondant flowers can add a little extra something to your cake and cupcake designs. Follow these easy instructions to impress your friends and family with your decorating skills.
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How to Make Your Own Cake StandThere is no need to go out and buy an expensive cake stand when you can make one yourself for next to nothing. Cake stands are cheap and easy enough to make that you can even make a new one to color coordinate with each baking adventure.
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How to Decorate Cupcakes with Poured FondantPart of the charm of cupcakes bought from a bakery is their perfect frosting and decorations. With a little practice, you too can make impressive looking desserts. Poured fondant is one of many decorating challenges people at home don't know how to use.
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How to Make Your Own Screen Printing Screen for $5You can go to a art or craft supply store and shell out $20 for a screen printing screen. Or, you can easily make your own for under $5.
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November 23: Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day?Buy Nothing Day, taking place on Nov 23 in North America and Nov 24 in the rest of the world, is an unofficial holiday developed to protest consumerism.
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Ways to Mix Up Your Hot ChocolateThe key to keeping instant hot chocolate not boring is to mix in different flavors. Not only can you buy dozens of different kinds with varying degrees of chocolate, mint and marshmallows to experiment with, but you can also make up your own flavors.
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Shyness: Simple Human Trait or Mental DisorderBeing shy is something that can only be understood by other shy people. It is this lack of ability to understand that has turned shyness from a simple normal human characteristic to a serious mental disorder requiring medication.
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Parents: Will Banning Cupcakes Help Child Obesity?Is celebrating a child's birthday with a once-in-a-while treat, such as a cupcake, a cause of child obesity, or are over-concerned parents taking things too far?
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How to Manipulate What Employers See When They Google Your NameOne of the first things most employers do when they receive your resume is plug your name into Google and see what comes up. This could be good or bad for you, or just plain embarrassing.
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Where to Buy Designer Packaging TapePackaging tape no longer comes in just clear and brown. Now, thanks to the many companies that have developed designer packaging tapes, in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and sizes, your package can look just as original on the outside as it is on the inside.
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How to Make Sure Your Oven Runs It's Best for the Holiday SeasonDon't let your oven make this holiday season any more stressful than it needs to be. Over, under or unevenly cooked foods are all common oven problems that can usually be fixed without needing to call in a professional, and are usually not too expensive.
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How New Freelancers Should Determine Their RatesOne thing new freelancers are often distraught about is pricing. If you charge too much you won't get any work, but you don't want to charge too little and not be getting enough compensation for your talents.
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How to Choose the Right Handlebars for Your BikeThere are many types of bike handlebars and it can sometimes be overwhelming to determine which type is the best for you and your riding style
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How to Decorate a Cake with FondantFondant is not the easiest cake decorating material, but once you get the hang of it, it can be used in many different ways for many unique looks.
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The Handmade Pledge Controversy: What Can Really Be Considered Handmade?The Handmade Pledge has started a large debate as to what makes something considered handmade and is there any way to really completely stop supporting large organizations and sweatshops.
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Graffiti Artists Going GreenWith concerns for our environment on many people's minds as of late, it is not surprising that many street artists are finding a way to keep expressing themselves through their artwork and going green at the same time.
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Biking in the WinterWhether you commute to work via bicycle or just ride for fun and exercise there is no reason to stop just because it's a little chilly out, or even because there is snow on the ground.
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Six Different Alarms Clocks That Make You Get Out of BedAlarm clocks are now being designed to actually force you to get up out of bed in order to shut them off.
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FreeRice.com is Website Devoted to Helping the HungryFreeRice is a website devoted to helping the hungry by supplying rice to people for free and at the same time to help increase people's English vocabulary.
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How to Correctly Lock Your BikeWhether you have an expensive new bike or an old beat up one that still means a lot to you, you should take the same precautions because there is probably someone else out there who would love to take it from you.
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How to Make a Life Size Cardboard CutoutHow to make a cardboard cutout of friends, family and celebrities.
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How to Repaint a BikeAn old bike can look like new again simply with a fresh coat of paint.
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How To Go Almost Paperless in Your HomeAn easy way to go green and help the environment is to make your home and life as paperless as possible. It doesn't take long to remove most of the unneeded paper form your home.
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How to Prevent Your Mac From Being StolenMany people keep their whole life on their computers. If you own a Mac there are a few things that you can do to protect your computer from the worst possible scenario.
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Dumpster Diving Can Help the PlanetMany people throw things away that are still perfectly useful and in good condition. Many of these things can be and should have been recycled.
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How to Make a Coffee Maker from a Plastic BottleFor when you really need coffee.
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Farmers Markets for BeginnersThe best fruits and vegetables are found at farmers markets. There are farmers markets on weekends and weekdays and they can be found in almost every city.
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How to Create Light GraffitiThe newest trend in graffiti art is simple, unique and leaves no mess or trace at all behind. Light graffiti is made from different types of light sources and time-lapse photography.
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How to Turn a Stuffed Animal into a Baby CostumeFinding unique Halloween costumes for a baby is not easy. This explains how to turn a stuffed animal into a creative costume.
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How to Make a String Tripod for Your CameraSometimes you don't want to carry a heavy tripod with you, or they are not allowed at the place you are going. An alternative to a real tripod is to make a string one.
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The Best Shopping Deals on Certain Days of the WeekWith the help of the Internet you can search for coupons and use search engines that are made specifically to compare the prices of products. However there are some things that are cheaper depending on the day of the week you shop for them.
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Easy Halloween Costumes Made from a SheetThrowing a sheet over you head and cutting holes for your eyes and mouth is not the only way to make a successful Halloween costume out of a bed sheet. There are many other original and creative options that are just as easy.
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How to Make a Duct Tape Dress FormMaking a dress form out of duct tape is a cheaper and easier kind of custom form only requiring a few rolls of duct tape, a long t-shirt and some plastic wrap.
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How to Make a Bowl from Melted Army MenTo make a bowl out of melted army men, it's very important to get good quality soldiers. Generic ones can sometimes turn black in the oven, so make sure you test out one of your army men before beginning your bowl.
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Dying Yarn with Kool AidYarn comes in many colors, but sometimes just not the color you want. An easy way to make the color of your dreams is to dye the yarn using kool aid. The yarn you use must be 100% animal fiber, such as pure wool, mohair or alpaca.
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DIY Do-It-Yourself Shrinky Dink PaperShrinky dink paper can be found at almost all craft stores, but unknown to most is that you can easily make your own, much cheaper version, simply by recycling old plastic you probably have in your home.
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What Are Lolcats and Why Are They so Popular?Lolcats, also called cat macros, are a variety of image macro featuring cats. Image macros are images found on the web with text superimposed on them to make a statement
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Window Painting - A Cheap Easy Way to DecorateA cheap and easy way to decorate is to paint a window. This is especially a good craft for a dorm room or a child's bedroom.
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Extreme Pumpkin Carving - 3d PumpkinsPumpkin carving has long evolved from the Jack-O-Lantern days of triangle eyes and half-circle mouths littered with a tooth or two. Even the detailed stencils of haunted houses, witches and ghosts are starting to look amateur.
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Choosing the Right Perfume for Your Body ChemistryMany women choose their perfume by simply going to the store and buying the first thing that smells good on a small paper strip, or something that they liked from a magazine ad. Picking the right scent for your body is a lot more complicated.
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Why Kinder Eggs Are Banned in the US and How You Can Get ThemAlthough the chocolate is delicious in itself, the toy is what makes Kinder Eggs so amazing, desirable and collectible. They are also what make Kinder Eggs banned in the United States.
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Lucky Bamboo: Everything You Need to KnowLucky Bamboo is a very popular houseplant, being tough, easy to take care of, and not in need of direct sunlight. Not to mention its reputation of bringing luck and good fortune in Chinese Culture.
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The Positive Side of Coffee: Delicious and Good for YouIf drunk in moderation coffee can actually be somewhat good for you, increasing both alertness and attention spans, improving memory and perhaps even logical reasoning.
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Basic Font Information That Even A Non-Designer Should KnowThere are many things you can do yourself without needed to hire someone to design it for you, but there are a few basic font facts that everyone should know to improve their designs and make them look more professional.
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Tips on How to Take Better Polaroid PhotosWith the lack of technical settings on a Polaroid camera there is no need to worry about whether or not you are in the correct mode or any need to know much about cameras at all. It allows you to relax a little more and just have fun with taking pictures
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Exercising Your MindYour body isn't the only thing that needs exercise to stay healthy and improve how you feel. Your brain also needs to be challenged.
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Toothbrush BraceletToothbrush bracelets are a fast and easy craft project for birthday parties, rainy days, or even just for fun. They are cute and so simple you don't need to be crafty to make them.
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Ikea Hacks - Turn Your Ikea Furniture into One of a Kind PiecesIt's hard to make your home or apartment really personal when you don't have a huge budget. Everyone would like impressive one of a kind pieces to decorate their space with but not everyone has the money to afford them.
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Reusing Plastic Bags: Ideas for the Crafty, Commuters and the Rest of UsPlastic bags are becoming a huge environmental problem. The number of bags people are using compared to the numbers that are being recycled is a scary figure. Luckily there are many things you can do to help change this.
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The Many Pedestrians I Have Hit with My BikeIn the past year and a half of riding my bike around the city I have been surprised to realize I have been in more bike accidents with people than I have been with cars.
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How to Stay Motivated to Lose WeightIt's hard to stay motivated while losing weight. When you first start losing and the pounds are melting off its actually pretty easy to stay on track. But once you reach a plateau or become frustrated just a few pounds from your goal it's hard not to give in to temptation.
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How to Make a Hollow BookEveryone needs a hiding spot sometimes. Whether for money, old letters, important documents, or contraband. A hollowed out book is the perfect place to store small important objects without having to worry about them being discovered.