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How to Make a Simple Fabric Box
Fabric boxes are a great way to store craft supplies and present gifts. You can always buy them from the store, but why not make your own? It is quite simple, but the results are stunning. Best of all, the possibilities for color, pattern, and design are...
How to Ombre Dye Table Runners
Dip-dyeing fabrics is a cheap and easy way to make stunning table linens with a brilliant ombre effect. To make an ombre table runner, you will need to create three dye baths with different concentrations of dye. Creating the effect is as easy as dipping...
How to Make Baking Soda Snow
Did your family miss out on a white Christmas this year? Are you having an unseasonably warm winter? Or do you live in the tropics and covet the chance to play in snow? This can be easily remedied by making fake snow with baking soda! There are a number o...
How to Make a Fairy Garden from Broken Pots
Fairy gardens are miniature gardens decorated with small structures, models, and living plants. Supposedly, these places attract fairies throughout the year, bringing good luck to you and your home. Not to mention, these crafted spaces are great for evoki...
How to Disable the Internal Microphone on a Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how set the volume on your Mac's internal microphone to 0, eliminating any chance that sound will be picked up by it.[1] X Research source
A Quick & Easy Guide to Wrap a Gift Box
A beautifully-wrapped gift box shows that you put a little extra thought into your gift-giving. Many gifts come in their own boxes, but oddly-shaped gifts and soft items like clothing can be placed into rectangular gift boxes with a bit of tissue paper. O...
How to Book a Travel Homestay
A travel homestay is a great way to save money and immerse yourself in local culture. Choosing a homestay instead of a hotel means you will have expanded opportunities to experience your travel destination from a local perspective. Before booking a travel...
How to Teach Kids to Accept Gifts Graciously
Teaching children to accept gifts graciously is an important part of helping them foster gratitude generally. If your child receives a disappointing present, it is important that you teach them to say thank you and appreciate the sentiment behind the gift...
How to Have Your Child Take a Picture with Santa
For most people, one of the most exciting things about Christmas is the promise of meeting Santa. For parents, one of the most exciting things about Christmas is getting that magical first photo of their child seated on Santa's lap, excitedly naming all t...
How to Make Soup Mix Gifts
Making a gift is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for someone. If you are looking for an affordable and unique gift, you should consider making soup mix in a mason jar. By layering the necessary ingredients for soup in a jar, you can create a...
How to Treat Mother Dogs with Sore or Infected Nipples
When a mother dog is nursing a lot of puppies there is a chance that her nipples will get sore or infected. This can be detrimental to the mother but it can also impact the health of her puppies. If she does not allow the puppies to nurse due to pain or d...
How to Be a Good Parent Volunteer at Your Child's School
Being involved in your child's education can help promote learning and has been shown to lead to greater academic achievement. However, being a good parent volunteer isn't always straightforward. Becoming a good volunteer includes being present and involv...
How to Prepare Your Front Entry Space for Holiday Guests
Whether you are greeting carolers at the door, inviting friends in for dinner, or welcoming family for an overnight stay, your entryway is the first place people see. Make a strong impression this holiday season by selecting the right décor, managing your...
How to Sew a Tiered Skirt
Tiered skirts may seem like complex sewing projects, but they are easier to make than you might think. You can even make a tiered skirt without a pattern. Tiered skirts look great on kids because of the bright colors and patterns that you can use to creat...
How to Handle Caffeine Overdose
Caffeine is a stimulant that keeps you awake and alert. However, caffeine is also a drug that is used in OTC and prescription medications to treat conditions such as headache, asthma, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A caffeine overdos...
How to Practice Giving Throughout the Holiday Season
The holiday season is usually all about celebrating the end of another year, spreading good cheer, and giving back to others in some way. You may wonder how you can practice giving throughout the holiday season, whether you are practicing Christmas, Hanuk...