5 Minute Crafts Magazine - April 2017 by Lawrence Ambrocio

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"Shining through tears, like April suns in showers, that labour to overcome the cloud that loads 'em." -Thomas Otway

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NAIL FILES What are you supposed to do if you have leftover gel polish on your nails but you can’t go to the salon? You may need to experiment.

FRESH PRODUCE But according to experts, this is a very popular mistake. Plastic bags are not good for storing cheese after you open them: doing this could affect their taste.

18 ACNE PROBLEMS Acne scars usually occur as a result of breakouts caused by blocked pores. This blockage can lead to the swelling of your pores and lesions on your skin over time. However, there are some remedies that you can use to reduce the appearance of acne scars at home

26 FRIDGE CLUTTERS Most of us arrange our food in the refrigerator randomly, just to fill up space inside.

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PRIVACY MATTERS In recent years, hearing news that someone’s private data was leaked online doesn’t even come as a surprise. It’s become an ordinary occurrence for data belonging to millions of people to go public due to hacker attacks. And it seems impossible to avoid at this point. However, there is a series of simple things you can do to protect your personal information.

ITALIAN MASTERS This Italian dish is very popular around the whole world and people love to create their own versions at home.

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45 OMELETTES FOR SPRING An omelet is a healthy and filling breakfast. It’s made of eggs with different toppings that can include cheese, vegetables, ham, or something else.

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MOSQUITO STINGS Mosquitoes can be our worst summertime enemy. They keep us awake at night, give us the most annoying itchy welts, and can be very dangerous creatures in general. All in all, we’d do anything to get rid of these things.

PAPER ARTISTS Origami is the art of folding a sheet of paper, usually square, to create a particular figure, which can range from very easy to very difficult. Unlike kirigami, it doesn’t involve cutting anything. If you are interested in learning how to get started in this art, either as a hobby or as a way to relax

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TANYA WENMAN STEEL Editor In-Chief

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Music in their words I

utter these words with a smile behind the sternness as I fend off my kids’ weekly rant about tackling the composting. “Why can’t everything just go into one big garbage? This is disgusting/slimy/stinky/gross,” they chime, changing words to match the contents of the pail. “Uh-huh,” I nod, neither annoyed nor engaged. It’s not worth reacting to – I know that from experience. When I lived at home, one of my regular chores was to clean the plate glass windows that enclosed our front porch. No simple spray cleaner with paper towels for me. No, my mother insisted on a vinegar/hot water solution, wiped clean with old newspapers. And every week, I’d trudge to the kitchen, post-polish, raise my pruned and blackened hands and moan, “Ugh, look!” My mother’s retort? Yep. “Cry me a river.” Sometimes she’d add, “You know, the best things aren’t always the easiest. That’s what makes them the best.” I’d be halfway out the door to meet my friends at that point, never taking the time to ponder her words. But the more we splurge on simple, the fatter our definition of the concept becomes. We start to equate easy with best, or use it as a marker for excellence. It is neither of these things. Think back to an accomplishment you’re particularly proud of: earning a diploma, having a kid, running a marathon. None of these epic achievements begins with easy. When you edit a magazine like this one, you get asked a lot of the same questions. “How often do you work out?” (Answer: not as much as I should.) “Is organic really better?” (Answer: most of the time, yes.) “I’ve got this little spot on my back. Do you think it’s cancer?” (Answer: I’ve no idea, but you know what, here’s the phone, call your doctor. Now.) The question that comes up time and again, however, is this: “How can you ever really know what goes into your food?” The answer, of course, is to make everything yourself: butter, milk, the jam you put on your toast – and the toast you put it on for that matter. So, in this issue, which focuses on spring cleaning – whether for body and soul, or house and hearth – we’re layering on a coat of polish. Simply put, in addition to offering a collection of actionable – and, yes, simple – ideas to help you on your way to best health, we’re including heaps of options that encourage you to customize your experience, so that you can work at your own pace. After all, it’s not a race to the best; it’s a lifelong journey. Happy (early) spring!

TANYA WENMAN STEEL Editor In-Chief

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style NAIL FILES What are you supposed to do if you have leftover gel polish on your nails but you can’t go to the salon? You may need to experiment. For example, regular nail polish is removed with citric acid and sunflower oil, and if you need to remove gel polish, you’ll need a solution that contains dish detergent and salt.

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Dish detergent and salt Dish detergent Salt An orange stick A glass or ceramic bowl Pour some warm water into a bowl, add a few drops of dish detergent, and 1 tsp of salt. Mix it together. Put your hands into the bowl for 15-20 minutes. Use the orange stick to remove the polish. Repeat the procedure if needed.

A product containing acetone without tinfoil A product with acetone An orange stick 2 bowls of different sizes (glass or ceramic) A nail file Vaseline or cream and moisturizing cream Pour hot water into a big bowl and put a smaller bowl into the water and fill it with acetone. Go around the nail with a nail file. Put vaseline on the hands and put them in the acetone product for 10-15 minutes. Then, use an orange stick to remove the polish. After that, put a lot of moisturizing cream on your hands.

Gel polish removal wipes Gel polish removal wipes An orange stick A nail file Vaseline or cream Use a nail file to remove the upper layer of gel polish. Put vaseline on the skin around the nail. Take the bag with the removal wipes inside and put one on your finger. Do the same with all your other nails and wait for 15 minutes. Remove the bags and remove the polish with the orange stick. Use a file to get rid of the remains. Repeat if necessary.

How to take care of your nails after removing gel polish Cut your nails short and use a soft nail file to round the edges. Polish the nails carefully. Don’t neglect moisturizing: rub on some cuticle oil a couple of times a day and put moisturizing hand cream on. Don’t cut the cuticles for a few weeks: it protects the growing nail and lets it grow strong and healthy. For a few weeks, don’t use even regular polish and only use strengthening products. Wipe your hands dry after washing them and wear gloves if it’s cold outside.

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Tinfoil and something that contains acetone Nail polish remover with acetone Cotton swabs Tinfoil A nail file Vaseline or cream Use a nail file to remove the upper layer of gel polish and put some vaseline on the hands. Then, cut out pieces of cotton swabs that are shaped like nails. Soak them in the nail polish remover and put them on the nails. Take the tinfoil and cut it into small pieces before wrapping the nails with them, shiny side up. Leave them there for 15-20 minutes, rubbing the nails from time to time. Remove the foil and repeat the procedure if needed.

How to remove regular nail polish with what you have at home Put some lemon juice on a cotton swab and rub the nails with it until the polish is removed. Put some sunflower oil on the nail and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Then remove the polish with a cotton swab. Put some hair spray or deodorant on the cotton swab, then rub the nails with it. Wash your hands well and use some moisturizing cream. Mix sparkling water and vinegar in a plastic or glass bowl and heat them up a bit. Then put your fingers there for 5 minutes. Wash your hands, dry them with a tampon, and remove the polish.

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ACNE PROBLEMS

Acne scars usually occur as a result of breakouts caused by blocked pores. This blockage can lead to the swelling of your pores and lesions on your skin over time. However, there are some remedies that you can use to reduce the appearance of acne scars at home

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STYLE ❗ Before starting any treatment for scars, consult your dermatologist to figure out your skin type.

Retinoids Topical retinoids (a form of vitamin A) will speed up your cell regeneration, improve your skin’s texture, and reduce discoloration. One of the most effective retinoids you can use on your face is retinol.

❗ You should also get rid of any acne before you start, because new breakouts can lead to new acne scars.

Works for: Atrophic (depressed) scars

Define your type of acne scars: To choose the best treatment, you should identify the type of scars first: 1. Atrophic (depressed) scars sit below the surrounding skin. There are 3 types of them: Boxcar scars are usually wide, U-shaped, and have sharp edges. Ice pick scars are narrow, deep, V-shaped holes in the skin. They usually look like the skin has been punctured with a sharp object. Rolling scars are wide scars with rounded edges and an uneven appearance. 2. Hypertrophic (raised) scars stand above the surface of the surrounding skin. 3. Dark spots (discoloration) are not scars, but dark marks that appear after acne and usually fade away with time. They can be purple, red, or brown.

❗ Retinoids can make your skin especially sensitive to the sun, which is why you should wear sunscreen outdoors when using them.

Niacinamide Niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) can help you to even out pigmentation and reduce any redness and inflammation on your skin. Works for: Discoloration

Include some foods into your diet:

Salicylic acid Salicylic acid will help you to reduce swelling and redness and clear the dirt from your pores. Works for: All types of acne scars ❗ If you have sensitive skin, conduct a patch test before applying it on your face.

Lemon increases collagen production and lightens acne scars. To use it, squeeze a fresh lemon into a cup of warm water and drink it on an empty stomach every morning. Don’t forget to include some lemon peel in your diet as well. Kale reduces hyperpigmentation and promotes collagen formation. To use it, add a cup of kale to your morning smoothie or eat it as a side dish for your lunch or dinner. Sweet potatoes fight against discoloration, inflammation, and clogged pores. To use them, you can try a sweet potato casserole, serve them as baked fries, or use them to make a creamy soup.

Lactic acid peels Lactic acid peels can improve the texture, appearance, and pigmentation of your skin by pulling away dead skin cells. Works for: All types of acne scars ❗ In some cases, lactic acid may cause hyperpigmentation, that is why it’s recommended to conduct a patch test before using it.

Vitamin C serum Vitamin C serum will brighten dark hyperpigmentation and stimulate your body’s production of collagen. Works for: Discoloration

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FRESH PRODUCE Most often, cheese is sold in plastic wrap or a pack. And we use the same packs to store cheese in the fridge. But according to experts, this is a very popular mistake. Plastic bags are not good for storing cheese after you open them: doing this could affect their taste.

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HOME HOW TO STORE LARGE PIECES OF CHEESE

HOW TO STORE SHREDDED OR SLICED CHEESE

plastic container or a Ziploc bag special paper for storing cheese, like parchment 1. Remove the original cheese packaging. 2. Cut off a big piece of paper and place the cheese in the middle. 3. Wrap the cheese so that the paper covers all the sides. But don’t wrap it too hard to let the cheese “breathe.” 4. Write the date that the cheese needs to be eaten by. 5. Place the wrapped piece of cheese in a plastic container or a Ziploc bag and store it in the fridge.

HOW TO STORE BRINED CHEESE

Storing brined cheese is different from the previous kinds. Ideally, it should be eaten right after the pack is opened. But if you have some leftovers, put them in a plastic container, pour in the original liquid from the pack, and close the container with a lid.

3 TIPS TO INCREASE HOW LONG YOU CAN STORE YOUR CHEESE

You can store shredded or sliced cheese in pretty much the same way as large pieces of cheese. Put the shredded or sliced cheese on paper, wrap it, write the date, and put it into a plastic container or a Ziploc bag. If you are not planning to eat cheese soon, but maybe in a few weeks, the best thing you can do is freeze it. To do this: 1. Put the cheese in a Ziploc bag. 2. Add 1-2 tbsp of starch. It will help to prevent the pieces from sticking to each other. 3. Remove the excess air from the bag, close it, and shake it well to mix the starch with the cheese. 4. Put the cheese into the freezer.

HOW LONG YOU CAN STORE CHEESE IN THE FRIDGE

After opening the pack, cheese can only be stored for a certain period of time. The general rules are: brined cheese — 2-3 days soft cheese — 2 weeks semi-hard cheese — 1.5-3 months hard cheese — 1 year or more frozen cheese — 6 months

1. Keep the cheese in the warm part of the fridge, far from the freezer. That will be the best temperature to store cheese. 2. Wrap the cheese in a new sheet of paper every time you unwrap it and cut a piece. It may be tiring, but it will improve its shelf life. 3. Don’t buy a lot of cheese at once. Buy less, but more often. This way you won’t have to throw away leftovers.

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FRIDGE CLUTTERS Most of us arrange our food in the refrigerator randomly, just to fill up space inside. But when you take the time to organize your fridge, it helps you remember the things you have and what things you’re running low on. There’s also a reason behind every shelf installed inside a fridge.

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DISINFECT YOUR REFRIGERATOR. Before you organize everything in your refrigerator, you need to get rid of any bacteria or mold stuck inside. Begin by taking out everything from your refrigerator, then grab some tissue and a disinfectant solution, and clean all the surfaces thoroughly. Then leave the door open for a while to let the bad fumes fade away.

INVEST IN LAZY SUSANS. Lazy Susans are trays on disks that can be rotated to help you find the items you’re looking for. You can store jars and other condiments that need quick access.

THROW EXPIRED ITEMS AWAY. If something has been in your refrigerator for too long, it’s time you got rid of it for good. Also, take note of what produce you tend to use more slowly and make your buying decisions accordingly.

The overall view UPPER SHELVES Professionals store items in the refrigerator while considering food safety. Because of this, they organize stuff according to the temperature they need to be cooked at. So, the upper shelves of the refrigerator are meant to store items that need less or no cooking at all, like leftovers, beverages, and ready-to-eat food.

LOWER SHELVES As per the professionals, items that require lower temperatures when cooked should be stored at the top, while the ones that need the highest temperature for cooking should be stored at the bottom. So, on the lower shelves, you can store food items like raw fish, meat, chicken, and more.

MIDDLE SHELVES According to professionals, eggs should be kept on the middle shelf because they need a constant temperature to be preserved properly. The middle shelf also stores dairy products, like milk, cheese, and yogurt.

DOORS The most common misconception is that eggs are meant to be stored in the egg trays installed on the door. On the contrary, the doors are the warmest part of the refrigerator, and eggs and milk need to be stored in cooler temperatures. Only condiments are meant to be stored on the door’s shelves.

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Professionals also recommend storing your fruits and veggies in the refrigerator drawers as it will keep the produce enclosed. And this, in turn, keeps them safe from contamination and bad odors.

Your freezer should store foods that are supersensitive to heat and light, such as ice cream, sauces, soups, and stocks.

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health MOSQUITO STINGS Mosquitoes can be our worst summertime enemy. They keep us awake at night, give us the most annoying itchy welts, and can be very dangerous creatures in general. All in all, we’d do anything to get rid of these things.

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HEALTH How to make yourself less appealing to mosquitos Try not to sweat too much. Mosquitos are drawn to the scent of human sweat. Therefore, especially during the mosquito peak hours, try not to get too active and look for a cold spot.

Don’t eat spicy food. Choose the right clothes. Dark colors absorb heat which makes it easier for mosquitoes, having highly sensitive heat sensors, to find you. This is why you should wear light-colored clothes to reflect off more of the heat. Another trick is to wear baggy or loosely fitted clothes. This way, the mosquitoes can’t reach your skin to bite it. You will also get the best protection against bites by wearing clothes with tightly woven or thick fabric. These materials will be hard to penetrate for a mosquito. However, in warm weather, this might not be the best option since these clothes can make you very warm and cause you to sweat even more.

Avoid the use of scented beauty products. Mosquitoes are not only attracted to our body odor but also the products we use to mask them. This is especially true for flowerscented products as it might cause more mosquitoes to come near. It’s recommended to use non-scented soaps if you don’t want to get bites.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the first things mosquitoes look for. Anything that makes you produce more of it can make you irresistible to those little monsters. Eating spicy food can increase your metabolism, which in turn, boosts your CO2 release.

HEALTH How to stop them from getting too close to you

Create a stream of air using a fan. There’s still a debate over the real reason why this airstream helps. It’s either the fact that it’s harder for mosquitoes to fly in or that the artificial wind blows away odors that attract the little insects. But no matter what the real reason is, it works!

Get rid of any still water around your home. Even the smallest amount of still water, like a small amount in a bucket or even a forgotten glass of water, can serve as a great breeding ground for mosquitoes. And it takes only 24-72 hours for the eggs to hatch.

Put scents around the house that they dislike. Spread some thyme oil. Put some basil on the table. Light a lavender-scented candle. Buy a catnip plant.

Avoid peak mosquito hours when you can. Mosquitoes try to avoid daylight as much as possible because sun exposure can dehydrate and kill them. So you’ll find most types to be active from dusk till dawn.

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Privacy Matters In recent years, hearing news that someone’s private data was leaked online doesn’t even come as a surprise. It’s become an ordinary occurrence for data belonging to millions of people to go public due to hacker attacks. And it seems impossible to avoid at this point. However, there is a series of simple things you can do to protect your personal information.

Limit access to important files. Set up additional protection for specific files if there’s any important confidential information. This way, every time a file needs to get accessed, you’ll have to enter a password first.

Set up a password. Any device should have a password on it. Especially if it’s a laptop you always carry with you. A strong password should: Be long — anywhere from 10 to 16 symbols Contain digits, punctuation marks, special symbols, upper and lower case letters Not contain any personal information, like your first and last name, date of birth, names of any children or pets, and so on Be easy to remember and convenient to use every day On some devices, you can set up a fingerprint scan. Don’t forget to turn on the function to require a password when the device comes out of sleep mode. We have another article that explains how to create a strong password.

Make a backup of your data. Make of copy of all the important data on your device and put it into a different folder. Name it “backup” and add the date of creation. Then put it on a hard drive, flash drive, or upload it to a cloud service. Store the physical copies in a safe place and set up a strong password for the cloud service. Regularly update the backup, especially if you edit the files or add new ones. Don’t forget to update the date to know how new the backup is. If your device is stolen or broken, at least you won’t lose important information.

Put tape on your webcam and turn off the microphone. Some viruses can get access to the camera and microphone on your device. There is some software that offers protection of these devices but it’s still safer to disable access to your camera and microphone in the settings and put tape over the camera lens.

Install antivirus software. Many operational systems have their own antivirus software but it’s better to install an additional program. Usually, such antiviruses have the most modern databases of viruses and they get updated several times a week to secure your device from the newest viruses.

Check the security of your Internet connection. Before you enter any data on any website, check the security certificate. It’s called HTTPS. It’s a special internet protocol that ensures the security of the connection. There’s a lock icon at the top of the browser or right before the “https” in the name of the website.

Remember standard security measures.

You can use free or paid antivirus systems. Additional functions include checking website security, checking internet payments, and updating the software you have.

Use licensed software. Downloading pirate software is risky because it might install useless additional software on your computer or worse — like infect your device with a virus, erase all your data, or give criminals access to your data. Download all your software from the official websites of the developers and don’t forget to update the software regularly.

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Don’t open letters from unknown senders, don’t go through suspicious links, and don’t download suspicious files. Don’t use flash drives you don’t know or other external storage disks. If you need to use them, scan them with antivirus software. Install an adblocker in your browser. It will block banners and windows you can accidentally click on and download a virus. Set up automatic OS updates. Developers are constantly finding new vulnerabilities. If you update your computer on time, the device will be more secure.

food ITALIAN MASTERS This Italian dish is very popular around the whole world and people love to create their own versions at home.

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HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH Ingredients 2 tablespoons of sugar 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil and more for the bowl and for brushing 1/2 cup of warm water 4 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp of active dry yeast 2 tsp of salt 1. Place 1/2 cup of warm water into a bowl and sprinkle it with the yeast. Then wait until it’s foamy (which should be about 5 minutes). 2. Add sugar, oil, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. After letting the mixture sit for 5 minutes, start stirring the above ingredients with the yeast mixture until a sticky dough forms. 3. Put your sticky dough in an already-oiled bowl and brush its top with oil as well. 4. Cover it with plastic and set it aside. It’s time to wait until the dough grows bigger — pretty much double its size. This should take around 1 hour. 5. After waiting for 1 hour, your dough should be double its original size. Dump the dough onto an already-floured surface and gently knead it 1 or 2 times. 6. With this recipe, you can make more than one pizza at once. You just need to cut the dough into smaller pieces with a knife. 7. Place the dough on an oily surface and press it out using your fingers until it forms a round shape. 8. The dough is ready! Now you can add your favorite toppings, wait for it to cook in the oven at 400ºF for 30 minutes, and enjoy your delicious homemade pizza.

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OMELETTES FOR SPRING

An omelet is a healthy and filling breakfast. It’s made of eggs with different toppings that can include cheese, vegetables, ham, or something else.

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CLASSIC OMELET Ingredients 4 big chicken eggs 20 grams of butter salt and pepper 2 deep bowls mixer wide frying pan spatula 1. Break the chicken eggs and separate the whites from the yolks. 2. Whip the yolks well. 3. In a different bowl, whip the whites to make a white foam. 4. Pour the whipped yolks into the bowl with the whites. 5. Mix them until they make a paste. 6. Pour the paste onto the frying pan. 7. Fry for 5-10 minutes. 8. Use a spatula to lift the edges of the omelet and put a piece of butter on each side. 9. Add salt and pepper. 10. Fold the omelet in half and it’s ready to be served!

OMELET WITH VEGETABLES “IN A BASKET” Ingredients 4 pieces of toast 3 big chicken eggs half of a red bell pepper, cubed half of a green bell pepper, cubed half of a yellow bell pepper, cubed 2 pieces of ham, cubed 1/4 of an onion, cubed oil for frying deep bowl fork wide frying pan spatula ladle 1. Take 4 pieces of bread and cut off the crust. 2. In a deep bowl, whip the chicken eggs. 3. Coat the frying pan with oil, put the cubes of pepper, onions, and ham in it. Fry for 5-7 minutes. 4. Shape the filling into 2 squares. 5. Place the crust on the frying pan so that the filling is in the middle. 6. Pour the whipped eggs into the middle of each piece of toast. 7. Add salt and pepper. 8. Add cheese to each piece. 9. Cover the filling with the soft part of the bread. 10. Turn each piece of toast and fry the omelet for 2-3 more minutes.

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OMELET WITH HAM, CHEESE, AND VEGETABLES Ingredients 4 big chicken eggs 1/4 of a red bell pepper, cut 1/4 of green bell pepper, cut 1/4 of yellow bell pepper, cut 1/4 of onion, cut piece of ham, cut 20 grams of grated mozzarella 20 grams of grated cheddar tomato sauce and parsley deep frying pan oven bag 1. Break 4 chicken eggs into an oven bag, seal the bag and shake it carefully. 2. Open the bag and add the cut peppers, onion, and ham. Then add the grated cheeses. 3. Seal the bag again and shake the insides to mix thoroughly. 4. Pour some water onto a deep frying pan and bring it to a boil. Then, put the bag into the water and boil the mix for 10 minutes. 5. Put the omelet on the plate, and add parsley and some tomato sauce.

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PENGUIN a square sheet of paper a black marker 1. Fold the paper diagonally. Unfold and flatten. Then fold the paper diagonally again, but on the other diagonal. Unfold again. Both diagonals should be clearly visible now. 2. Turn your paper and choose one of the diagonals. Fold diagonally half an inch below the marked line. You’ll have 2 triangles, one slightly smaller than the other. 3. Fold the upper tip of the smaller triangle down. 4. Turn the paper again. Fold both lateral points inward, and join them by inserting one of them in the smaller fold of the other one. 5. Unfold the points and fold them in half, but this time outward. 6. Turn the paper one last time. Fold a little bit the upper tip backward to create the head of the penguin. Draw the eyes with the marker.

BUTTERFLY a square sheet of paper 1. Mark all horizontal and diagonal folds of the paper by folding it in half both lengthwise, widthwise, and diagonally (twice). 2. Flatten the paper and put the colored part facing down. Join the horizontal folds inward to form a triangle with flaps. 3. Fold 2 of the flaps inward and join them with the upper end. 4. Turn the figure so that the top point of the triangle is facing down and fold it up, letting it stick out slightly from the edge. 5. Turn the figure again and fold the small triangle that protrudes inward. 6. Fold the figure slightly in the center to give it the shape of a butterfly... and that’s it!

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CAT 2 square sheets of paper a black marker glue 1. Fold the first sheet of paper diagonally. You will get a triangle that will be the body of our cat. 2. Fold the lower tip of the right end upward to form the tail. 3. Use the second sheet of paper to form the head of the cat. Start by folding the piece of paper diagonally. You’ll get a triangle. 4. Fold the top point of the triangle down and inward. Then fold the side points up and inward. It will look as if they are sticking out of the figure. 5. Turn the paper over and draw the face of a cat. 6. Stick the head to the body with a drop of glue, and that’s it!

LIVING

DOG 2 square sheets of paper a black marker glue 1. We’ll start by making the dog’s body. Use the first sheet of paper and fold it diagonally. You’ll have a triangle. 2. Fold the lower tip of the right end upward to form the tail. 3. Now we’re going to make the head. Mark the diagonals on the second sheet by folding it twice diagonally and then unfold. Then, fold the paper diagonally to form a triangle. 4. With the triangle’s top angle facing down, fold the side points down and inward to form the ears of the dog. 5. Then, fold the bottom point up and inward to form the snout. 6. Draw the dog’s nose and eyes and finally stick the head to the body with a drop of glue.

FOX

CRAB

a square sheet of paper a black marker 1. Fold the paper diagonally on both sides to mark the folds and then flatten the paper. Fold diagonally again to get a triangle. 2. Turn the triangle 90º and fold the bottom end upward in half. 3. Now fold the upper point downward. For this step, you might want to lift the figure just to make sure that both points are folded well. 4. Place the triangle you have on a flat surface and press it against the table to make sure it’s flat too. 5. Bend one of the lateral flaps slightly inward. It should stick out of the upper edge. 6. Bend the tip of the center flap downward and flatten the resulting figure. In this step, you should be able to clearly see the head and body of a fox. 7. Bend the tip of the left side inward to form the tail. 8. Finally, draw the face of the fox... and that’s it, you’ve got a fox!

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a square sheet of paper a black marker 1. Fold the paper in half and then in half again. This time you should have a small square. 2. Fold one of the corners of the square outward, to form a flap shaped like a triangle on top of the square. 3. Fold the corner of the square inward to get a double flapped triangle that’s facing down. 4. Fold the side points of the upper triangle inward to make the legs of the crab. 5. Fold the base of the triangles back. This should be about a 1/2 inch fold. 6. Turn the figure over and fold both side points upward. 7. Fold the lower point upward to form a small triangle. It’s possible that in this step your figure does not look completely perfect due to the thickness of the paper you are using, but that is completely normal. 8. Turn the figure over, draw the eyes of the crab... and that’s it!

LIVING

SWAN a square sheet of paper 1. Fold the paper diagonally to form a triangle. 2. Unfold it and fold it again, but this time, just the lateral points toward the center, as if you were trying to make a cone. 3. Turn the paper around and fold the lateral points again toward the center. 4. Place the figure on a flat surface and press it down to flatten it. Make sure you do this properly, as it will prevent the figure from disassembling once you’re done with all the steps. 5. Fold the lower tip upward to meet the upper tip. 6. Bend the front tip downward right where all the folds meet. This is supposed to be the head of the swan. 7. Bend the whole figure backward, holding the head. 8. Carefully pull the head of the swan forward holding the figure from the tail ... and that’s it!

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TIPS & TRICKS

HOW TO DRY SOCKS QUICKLY There is only an hour left before an important meeting. You have only 1 pair of socks that you’ve just taken out of the washing machine. You can’t wait, so you have to figure out how to dry your socks quickly and to get to the meeting on time. METHOD 1. RADIATOR If it’s wintertime and the central heating is on, just put your socks on the radiator. Don’t hang them, but lay them horizontally. This way the socks will heat evenly and dry faster. Squeeze them out well before drying. Turn them over on the other side after 20 to 30 minutes. Drying time: 40 to 60 minutes METHOD 3. IRON Turn the iron on high heat. Cover the socks with a thin towel, then press them with the iron 6 to 7 times. Turn the socks over and iron them again. Check whether the socks are dry. Repeat the cycle from 1 to 3 times if necessary. Drying time: 3 to 12 minutes

METHOD 2. TOWEL ROLL 1. Take a big towel. 2. Spread the towel out, and place the socks on top. 3. Roll them tightly in the towel. 4. Put the towel on the ground, and carefully stand on top of it for a minute. 5. Rotate the towel and stand on it again, while putting a lot of weight on the edges. 6. Unroll the towel. You will find that your socks are much dryer. If your socks are still damp you can repeat the cycle 1 to 2 times. Drying time: 6 to 9 minutes METHOD 4. BLOW-DRYER Turn on the blow-dryer, set it to the maximum temperature and airflow. Dry the socks thoroughly on both sides until they are completely dry. To dry the socks quicker, place a sock over the air outlet of the blow-dryer and hold it like this for 5 to 10 seconds. Then take out the blow-dryer, check the socks, and repeat the trick if necessary. Try not to overheat your socks or keep the blowdryer in them for more than 10 seconds. Drying time: 10 to 15 minutes

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CHILL & DRAW

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