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1. Set each roll in the center of a 22- by 18-inch piece of fabric, gather the fabric around it, and tuck the edges into the top hole (A).
2. For a stem, roll a strip of brown paper bag and glue the edge (B)
3. For a vine, glue one end of a pipe cleaner to a felt leaf, then curl the pipe cleaner around the stem (C). Insert the stem in the hole.
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Fun and Festive Ideas For Thanksgiving Gifts! by: Kathy Smith American Thanksgiving all started during 1621 when Native Americans celebrated a three-day feast for surviving the country’s first difficult winter. Thanksgiving today is known to be a very special holiday celebrated yearly during the 4th Thursday when autumn is at its best, November. During Thanksgiving people usually gather, as friends or as families, and express their gratitude towards God for a fruitful year. Aside from the acknowledgements made by people during this day, another highlight of most Thanksgiving celebrations is actually the dinner you are to have during the gathering. It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the deliciously roasted and seasoned turkey at the center of the table. It’s been a tradition for years and years to have turkey as dinner’s main dish every Thanksgiving that some even call the special holiday “Turkey day.” The gathering can also be an opportunity not only for hosts but for everyone present to acknowledge their friends, colleagues, and family for being in their lives. This is an opportunity to fix conflicts you have with anyone and do some patch ups with loved ones you rarely see because of regular busy days. It’s also very common between Americans to exchange gift during this holiday to express their gratitude towards each other. They usually give out food or something they could eat for Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, each person’s tastes are different so they usually give out food that is accepted by the local community. But that doesn’t stop certain people from giving out food that are exotic. Some prefer to give out home made goods, which is actually good and thoughtful. More people prefer home made goods because it’s a lot more special than just buying goods from stores. Everyone appreciates good food, even the corporate can agree to that. There’s actually a lot to choose from
when it comes to food given as gifts for Thanksgiving. There’s a wide variety to choose from. The most popular we have is the traditional turkey. Either smoke or roasted both are equally delicious. There’s also ham, smoked or however you want it, which is ideally given along with deliciously homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, corn, or breads. If you don’t like going to your local markets, you can also order food to be delivered as gifts from the internet. You might even find a wider variety online. But before purchasing it’s best to read the buyer’s feedbacks on that item you are planning on buying first. Items should have reasonable or fair prices and the quality should be in accordance with standards. If you’re not sure about certain things, play safe. A trusted company will always have a lot of positive feedbacks.
Top 5 Ways to Exercise During Thanksgiving 1. Plan a Thanksgiving Day Event. Meet up with your friends, family and neighbors the morning of Thanksgiving and exercise together. You can start a tradition and play a game of football, baseball or any other sport. Good competition will always get you in the mood to work hard. You can also gather everyone up for a Thanksgiving Day run or walk around the neighborhood. 2. 2. Run a 5k. There are lots of organizations that schedule 5k runs around Thanksgiving. They usually support a great cause and are also really good workouts. Running a 5k burns a huge amount of calories the day of the race in addition to all the training you do leading up to the big day. 3. Make a Deal. Thanksgiving is one of those times you can’t always control yourself. You might think you’ll only eat a little but once all those dishes come out of the kitchen, more food is going to wind up in your plate than you had hoped for. To negate some of those calories, make a deal with yourself (you can include friends and family too). Tell yourself that for every serving over what is normal, you’ll run 1/2 a mile or 10 minutes. Get creative and make your own criteria but make sure you follow it. If you tell others about it, you’re more likely to stick with it. 4. Pre/Post Thanksgiving Workout. Since Thanksgiving is all about tradition, think about how the Pilgrims and Indians got around back in those days. There were no cars or busses. If they wanted to get somewhere, they’d walk or ride a horse. Since it isn’t realistic to walk (or ride your horse) to your Thanksgiving Dinner, simulate the walk by working out 30 minutes longer than normal on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and 30 minutes longer on the Friday after. 5. Walk it Off. Don’t forget to have a post Thanksgiving Meal walk. You’ll probably be too heavy to run or do any other form of rigorous exercise. Walking will burn a few calories and let your mind unwind after being stuck inside all day long.
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Clearing the Kids’ Bedrooms for their Christmas Return from University When you’ve got kids at university, when you’re not too busy missing their angelic little faces, you’re probably making the most of having a spare room in the house; where you can put old and new possessions without having to think too much about them. A spare bedroom is an excellent place to store all those objects of furniture and bits and pieces in while you decide what to do with them - but when it’s time for the kids to come home, you’ve got a great deal of work on your hands. If you’ve been using their bedroom as a storing cupboard for some months, the chances are that a fairly large amount of stuff has accumulated. And, as the Christmas holidays last over a month as opposed to a couple of weeks, your not-so-little one probably isn’t going to appreciate having to wade their way through piles of books and old television sets in order to get a night of sleep. So what can you do with all of the extra possessions when there’s absolutely nowhere else to put them? You may be enjoying using the spare room as another room altogether, meaning that you’re not too keen on relinquishing its use for a month - but that doesn’t mean you can recreate the room again once your scholar heads back to the university campus - at least until summer, anyway. However, there’s still the problem of what to do with your various possessions until then. The solution can actually be quite simple. Rather than clogging up the rest of your house as you attempt to evenly redistribute your accumulations in other places, why not hire out a self storage facility and simply store it away for a while? You can rent storage facilities that you can place all of your extra things in while your kids are home. There are a surprising amount of companies operating all over the country, meaning they tend to be located in areas that are very convenient to you. And, by storing items rather than packing them all around your house, you can enjoy how not only are you ensuring your home stays neat and tidy, but your possessions are being kept in an incredibly secure place at a minimum cost. In fact, you could find that you end up putting a lot more things into storage than you previously expected - including a certain student’s bed for those many months during the year that they’re not around! Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
How To Choose The Best Mountain Bike For Years Of Enjoyment Buying a mountain bike can seem like a big decision but you can help yourself by getting educated about the important aspects of the bike. The following six areas should be thought about before you make your next mountain bike purchase. Six Points: 1. Price 2. Frame 3. Brakes 4. Shifters 5. Tires 6. Fit Price: The best mountain bikes can cost thousands of dollars and can cost as little as several hundred dollars. The first place to start your search is to determine the price you are willing to pay. A good beginner mountain bike will cost between 400 and 800 dollars depending on where you buy it. To insure that you won’t be replacing your mountain bike in the near future don’t go the route of buying the Walmart specials. Many people make this very mistake when start out to buy a mountain bike. Rather than getting the inexpensive mountain bike in the beginning and replacing it within a year, you would have been better off with the higher priced mountain from the start. The Iron Horse Mountain Bike is a good example of a popular mountain bike at an affordable price. Brakes: Obviously the best mountain bikes have the best brakes. The decision you have to make is whether to use disk brakes or rim brakes. The cost of disk brakes are higher but the braking power is superior. Rim brakes offer a lighter, lower cost alternative but you will sacrifice some performance particularly in wet conditions. The Diamondback Recoil Full Suspension Mountain Bike is a fine example of a high quality mountain bike that incorporates dual disk brakes. Shifters: Mountain bikes use two different types of shifters, the Gripfit and the Rapidfire shifters. The Rapidfire
shifters are located under the brake lever and Gripfit shifters are incorporated into the handlebars that work similar to a motorcycle. It does come down to a matter of preference but the better riders seem to refer the Rapidfire shifters over the Gripfit shifters. Tires: It is important to have the larger knobby tires if you are going to be spending most of your time off road. You will get better traction and more control on the uneven terrain. If you are using the mountain bike for mainly street use then you can get away with the smaller knobs for less resistance on the flatter paved surfaces. If you are going to use the mountain bike for off road and on road then look for a tire with a ridge in the middle and medium sized knobs on the side of the tire. Fit To get the best mountain bike that suits you well it is important to get the right size bike. A good starting point would be to have a three inch clearance above the top frame tube while you are straddling the bike. It does matter what terrain you will be ridding on. If you are going to be riding a bit more aggressively you can increase this to four to six inches of clearance to allow for ease of operation over very uneven surfaces. As you are sitting on the bike and your feet on the pedals try and maintain a 30 degree angle with the leg at the bottom of the apex. Generally speaking 30 degrees of knee bend is a good place to start. That’s the basics you need to know before buying the best mountain bike for yourself. Choose wisely when starting out and you can expect to get many miles out of your mountain bike. If you are looking to buy a durable mountain bike that meets the strictest standards of many advanced riders than you have to check out the Iron Horse Warrior Mountain Bike I have been a riding enthusiast for many years and I have a very good understanding about many different types of bikes. When I ride on the road I ride a quality road bike. When I want to take it off road I ride a quality mountain bike. There are several mountain bikes I can recommend. One of them is the Diamond Response Sport Mountain Bike.
Handmade jewelry from www.bjbead.com Published by penny85 October 19th, 2009 in Beauty, Business and Fashion. Jewelry has become a part of everyday life. Wearing jewelry is probably the most popular way to adorn oneself. A beautiful piece of jewelry is always seems to complete the dressing for any special occasion and perfectly complements fashion. Nobody would like to wear a piece of handmade jewelry that’s common and almost anybody and everybody would be able to wear. Imagine Pins, This is because handmade bracelets and necklaces are unique and very stylish. Nothing could probably be better than handcrafted jewelry when it comes to complementing fashion or even unique styles in that case. Discount gemstone jewelry is made by hand. So does the discount coral jewelry. When a jeweler works this way, many different hand tools are used. These tools can include; files, punches, saws, mallets, and pliers. The jeweler also uses a blowtorch to solder (melt and join) the parts of an article together. In this process, the metal is pressed between two shaped steel surfaces called dies. Dies are expensive to make, so stamping is used only to make large quantities. Stamping usually makes the article in two halves, which must then be joined. Handmade jewelry which is made by silver was one of the most popular types of adornment made for men and women alike. At one time all the wholesale jewelry was made by hand without the use of machines. But with the development of the world, various methods of machine production were developed. In the beginning, these were only used to make simple types of trinkets, such as chains. As methods refined, however, mass production was created for more delicate pieces. But mass production can not make sure the quality of the discount jewelry. Handmade silver jewelry is the least expensive to make. Like other precious metals, silver can easily be made into beautiful and costume jewelry. The worth of an ornate is valued simply by the cost of the material in which it is made from. This is called an intrinsic value. Great skill or craftsmanship can add value to a piece as well. The piece can also be valuable if it has an interesting history or was made for or owned by someone famous. Making beaded jewelry is very easy and convenience,Beads are the in-thing now, both stylish and cheap. You can have loads of them; in fact have two or three for every outfit. So you can buy color-lined, iris finish, matte, metallic and silver lined beads so that you can make your beaded jewelry yourself and it does not take much time so that would be quite a convenient option. The above methods are for making a proper necklace or a bracelet, in case you do not want to buy the accessories to make these things there is nothing to feel disappointed about! You can still make a beaded jewelry, you can knot the beads hence make an eye-catching piece of jewelry only with the thread that you would get in your house and beads! Bjbead is the leading discount jewelry company in China. We can supply more than 10000 styles of cheap jewelry, china jewelry and charm jewelry with high-quality and jewelry wholesale price. Discount In order to enjoy more discount, Please input your sole discount coupon (Bj6311) when place order at www. bjbead.com , Then you can enjoy the special discount policy: 300usd,a discount of 2% 500usd,a discount of 3% 800usd,a discount of 4% 1000usd,a discount of 5% more than 1500usd,a discount of 6%
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Retail Traders of Fashion Wears In New York City Published by hampry October 12th, 2009 in Fashion. Retail trading is an effective way of earning profit from the market, as far as fashion wears are concerned. Stores and markets selling garments earn significant amount of profit throughout the year as people are always searching for them. To make a strong customer base, the retail traders bring high quality products in low quantities which prompt the customers to visit the stores repeatedly for things that they are looking for. Retail traders selling latest fashion wears in fact struggle to meet the need of the customers, such is the demand for fashion wears in the world today. Especially in European countries, the retail traders rank among the top revenue earners from the market. However, to keep your profit earning pace intact you have to make sure that products you are selling are of the latest collections otherwise customers will not take much time to switch over to other stores. If you have a fascination for wearing costumes that go with the latest fashion trends then check out for stores and markets that are in to retail trading of fashion wears. Collecting data on retail traders of fashion wears is not something very difficult. Thanks to the internet, you can get detailed information on stores, shops and companies that are in retail trading of fashion wears within minutes. There are lots of fashion portals that provide complete set of information regarding retail traders. Designed specially to cater to the needs of the fashion lovers, these portals provide the latest information on fashion world and keep updating their database to make sure people always get to know about the current happenings. Most of these portals have got a separate section named retail trade or retail clicking on which you will find a huge database on shops, stores, companies and markets that are selling fashion wears. To make things easier for viewers, most of these portals provide advanced searching options like shops according to location, shops according to products, retailers according to products, retailer in cities, etc. Zeeportal.com is a newly launched fashion portal that you can trust while searching for retail traders of fashion wears. Loaded with the latest information on every aspect of the fashion industry, zeeportal.com can be the best guide for you. You just need to search for the data you want and everything will be available within seconds. If you are eager to know about retail traders of fashion wears in different countries and cities log on to zeeportal. com today and get to know about the latest.
Basketball Slam Dunk Published by Djcoyle September 17th, 2009 in Sports. Basketball Slam Dunks has the best Basketball Players in the NBA. Such as Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning, Antonio Davis, Ben Wallace Slam Dunks, Charles Barkley, Chris Bosh, Chris Webber, Damien Wilkins, David Robinson, Dee Brown, Derek Anderson, Desmond Mason, Dr J, Gary Payton Slam Dunks, Globetrotters, Grant Hill, Jason Richardson, Jeff Foster, Jermaine O’Neil, Junkyard Dog Jams, Karl Malone, Kenny Sky Walker Slam Dunks, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Marcus Camby, Michael Finley, Michael Jordan, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Reggie Miller, Richard Jefferson, Ron Artest, Shaq, Spud Webb Dunking, T Mac, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Vlade Divac, Yao Ming Slam Dunks, plus more add all the time. And Basketball Slam Dunks offers Slam Dunk Pictures, Videos, DVDs, from all Categories of Basketball. This site is not just for mere slam dunk enthusiasts but to all lovers of the sport of basketball as well. In here, expect us to provide you the latest scores and game results in the league, rumors and gossips perhaps about the latest players arrested for drunken driving and many more. Moreover, expect us to give you some tips to slam dunk as we reveal to you the real secrets of strengthening your muscles as well as programs for high vertical leap. Now this is your chance to possibly do a rim-rattling jam! So join the excitement here at Basketball Slam Dunk. There is some of the news regarding Basketball Slam Dunk. The Golden State Warriors had just recently completed a trade sending guard Jamal Crawford to the Atlanta Hawks for guards Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. The trade rumors had already surface after the All-Star break last season when sources said Warriors coach Don Nelson and Crawford had a feud. Also, it became prevalent after Nelson benched Crawford several times during the regular season last year. Crawford is due to earn $20 million the next two years. His presence with the Hawks will provide depth and flexibility at the guard spot. It would be good to see him team up with starting point guard Mike Bibby. The recent blockbuster deal that took place, where the Cavaliers acquired Shaquille O’Neal from the Phoenix Suns, is truly in line with what the team wants to achieve next season. Danny Ferry, Cavs General Manager said in a statement, “This move and our goals are aligned with what our players want, including LeBron, to win a championship and win it this year. We don’t want to be patient.” Although Shaq no longer moves like once he did, he is coming off an All-Star season. He average 17.8 points and 8.4 rebounds in 75 games. But his most important contributions perhaps are his ability to slow down any players in the league like Howard. One (Kyle Korver) out of three Utah Jazz players has decided to remain with the Utah Jazz while the remaining two – Mehmet Okur and Carlos Boozer are still undecided. Okur’s agent, Marc Fleisher said through an email Monday that his client might be opting out, but still hadn’t decided yet. Meanwhile for Boozer, he had expressed of wanting to opt out of his contract too. He said a few months back that he might end up with the New Jersey Nets. Okur is set to earn $9 million next year while Boozer is expected to earn $12 million. Both players have been integral in helping their team reached the playoffs this season. For more information about Basketball Slam Dunks Blog Visit http://www.basketballslamdunk.net
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Fitness Strategies for Effective Workouts
Published by howardwilner September 10th, 2009 in Fitness and Health.
In order to achieve optimum workout, it is very essential that you implement different types of cardiovascular exercises in your workout plan. It is very well known that performing different cardiovascular workout helps you in loosing maximum weight, gaining mass muscle and also preventing boredom while performing exercises. The same routine exercises and same workout plan leads to stagnancy in your fitness program. There are certain components that should always be included in your fitness program for effective workout. This includes warm up exercises, cooling period exercises, and lastly stretching exercises. You should never start performing cardiovascular exercises on cold muscles; you should always incorporate a low intensity warm up of at least 5-10 minutes in your work out plan. Though they are done after completing the workout program, the cooling down exercises are very similar to warm up exercises as they too involve low intensity exercises for about 5-10 minutes. Stretching of the primary muscles that are used in the fitness program is also important. Performing these three components consistently are the best fitness strategies for effective workout. These will not only increase your performance levels, but you get better results. The other key fitness strategy is the frequency of your workout, which refers to number of exercise sessions per week. According to Howard Wilner Sudbury, a well known fitness expert and nutrition-
ist, in order to improve your cardiovascular workout plan, and to decrease body fat in the optimum or maximum level, you should exercise at least three times a week. However, for those who are overweight and wish to lose weight fast, you can increase the frequency of your workout after consulting your physician. Howard Wilner Sudbury further states that the intensity of your workout plan is another strategy for effective workout. The best way to test the intensity of your workout plan is checking your heart rate during the cardiovascular exercises, in the first five minutes of the starting of cardiovascular exercises and then again before the cooling down period. There is no magic to effective workout program, rather you should work out each day and work out smartly.
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HEALTHY TREATS FOR THE KIDS Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: * 1 apple * 1 banana * 1/3 c. red seedless grapes * 1/3 c. green seedless grapes * 2/3 cup pineapple chunks * 1 cup nonfat yogurt * Âź c. dried coconut, shredded
Utensils: * knife (you’ll need help from your adult assistant) * 2 wooden skewer sticks * large plate
Directions: 1. Prepare the fruit by washing the grapes, washing the apples and cutting them into small squares, peeling the bananas and cutting them into chunks, and cutting the pineapple into chunks, if it’s fresh. Put the fruit onto a large plate. 2. Spread coconut onto another large plate. 3. Slide pieces of fruit onto the skewer and design your own kabob by putting as much or as little of whatever fruit you want! Do this until the stick is almost covered from end to end. 4. Hold your kabob at the ends and roll it in the yogurt, so the fruit gets covered. Then roll it in the coconut. 5. Repeat these steps with another skewer.
Serves: 4 Serving size: 1 kabob Nutritional analysis (per serving): 141 calories 3 g fat 28 g carbohydrate 3 g fat 1 mg cholesterol 2 g saturated fat 52 mg sodium 103 mg calcium 0.5 mg iron 3 g fiber Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used. Variations and suggestions: Roll your kabobs in something besides coconut. Try granola, nuts, or raisins, or use your imagination.
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Just Put Your Mind To It! by Shanquelle Bibb Hey I know a lot of kids who think you can’t do anything. But that’s not true. I was the same way once upon a time. I would always complain that I was bored when all I had to do was look around. There is a lot of positive thing for us kids to do. When you are at home just do some of your favorite things, such as reading, painting, drawing, writing, singing, dancing, etc. Doing some of these things is sure to cheer you up. If you are feeling down and lonely just let it all go in your hobby. If you are mad or upset let it all go in to your work on a positive aspect of it all. Do something to cheer you up as well as others. Don’t let anger and bitterness get the best of you. My point is that you can do anything that you put your mind to. Don’t allow your circumstances define who you are. Do something; get involved with some organizations in your neighborhood or school. Put all of that negative energy into something positive and in turn what will form is good. Until next time, bye bye!
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Evelyn Gresham, pictured with her hand-crafted doll Evie (companion to her book), has been writing poetry and children’s stories ever since she was young. She attended Cincinnati State College for Early Childhood Education. She has taught children’s Sunday School, Bible School, and Vacation Bible School for preschoolers. She has worked in the medical field for twenty one years as a nursing assistant and telemetry tech. In addition, Ms. Gresham has volunteered in various daycare centers as well as the YMCA. Ms Gresham grew up in New York City in an ethnically rich neighborhood where she had friends of many different nationalities. Each day was exciting, new and ripe with possibilities. “I wanted to celebrate the diversity that has continued to inspire me into my adulthood,” she stated. Ms. Gresham has one son and a dog named Snowball. She loves to visit public libraries and ventures into the children’s section to read and admire the work of all authors and illustrators.
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Renowned African Storyteller Becomes Published Author ‘Tunde, The Little Nigerian Prince, Children’s Picture Book, written and illustrated by HRH Princess Carroll Ayo Durodola, is author’s family history. Silver Spring, MD. – Her Royal Highness Princess Carroll Ayo Durodola is well known in the area for her dramatic artistry as she engrosses her audience in colorful tales of Africa that teach life lessons of empowerment. Now, the first of her stories has been published by Sweetie’s Books, a publishing company in Silver Spring. ‘TUNDE, THE LITTLE NIGERIAN PRINCE is the story of Princess Ayo’s father, Prince James Iyetunde Durodola, and his introduction to formal education. The little prince was a very bright little boy who caught the eye of a missionary. She asked his father, the king, if the little prince could be allowed to attend Sunday school. The King was very much against it, but the missionary was persistent. Eventually, the King was convinced and ‘Tunde was allowed to not only attend Sunday school, but elementary school as well. He studied very hard, traveled to the United States, and became a very respected doctor. Through her magical storytelling ability and her folk-art illustrations, Princess Ayo provides the reader with a rare and genuine look at African life and culture. About the Author: Carroll Ayo Durodola was born in New York City to a Nigerian prince and her African American mother. Her paternal grandfather, Aina Owojaiye was the Oba (King) of Egbe, now a flourishing Yoruba town in Nigeria. She moved with her family to Nigeria when she was seven years old because her father, a medical doctor who attended schools in Germany and the US, wanted to practice medicine among his own people. In Nigeria, Ayo grew up on the campus of the University of Ibadan. Her mother, an editor, made sure that she shared with her children every story, tale or proverb, new word, and traditional norm she learned. Ayo's early exposure to African literature and art sparked her interest in writing and storytelling. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ibadan, she taught English language and literature in Nigeria for six years before coming to the US in 1985. Since 1989, when she founded HADITHI, African Storytelling, now Princess Ayo.com, she has been a professional storyteller to all ages.
Thanksgiving Craft for Kids - Handprint Thanksgiving Wreath A keepsake Thanksgiving craft that the entire family will enjoy.
You’ll Need construction paper, felt or craft foam in autumn colors poster board scissors glue brown buttons permanent marker Fashion the wreath leaves, by tracing your child’s or the entire family’s hands on colored paper. Then cut several hands in a variety of colors. If you are using paper or craft foam as opposed to felt, use markers to write messages on the hands, listing reasons to be thankful. Cut the wreath ring using poster board or cardboard. Glue the felt or paper hands randomly around the wreath. Until the card board is covered. Then attach buttons, or nuts with a glue gun; a job for a grown-up. Add your ribbon for hanging.