News: Hack together a DIY cotton candy machine
This ultra clever mod of household junk makes for an ingenious variation on the carnival classic.
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YSK: Your Galaxy S20 Will Detect Your Galaxy Buds Automatically
No matter how you feel about Apple, I think most Samung fans would agree that AirPods have some great features, including the ability to pair and use the earbuds without messing around with Bluetooth settings. But did you know your Samsung Galaxy S20 has this feature as well?
How To: Remove a red wine stain from a dry clean only item
Did you spill red wine on a dry clean only item? Spilling red wine on a dry-clean-only item of clothing doesn't have to mean the end of your favorite dress or jacket. Here's how to get a head start on dissolving the stain, before dropping the item at the dry cleaner. Learn how to remove a red wine stain with the folks from Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE.
Science Gives You Super Powers: How to Shoot Fireballs from Your Hands
Everyone dreams of having super powers. Flying, invisibility, and x-ray vision are popular, but my favorite is fire power! I've always wanted to be Wheeler from the Captain Planet kids show, and now I can with these handheld fireballs of awesomeness. The fireballs burn at a low temperature, so they are safe to hold in your hand and throw (shoot) at imaginary enemies.
How To: Sew a Baby Changing Mat
This all-in-one baby changing mat is cute and convenient! It has two pockets to hold diapers and wipes, and it folds up into a tidy clutch. It features a laminated vinyl surface, so messes are easy to wipe off. It has an elastic closure so you don't have to make a button hole. You can sew it yourself in no time with my easy step-by-step video tutorial.
News: Sugar Mohawk of Etsy | party treats
OMG! This Etsy Shop (SugarMohawk) must have been on a total sugar high when coming up with these recipes. How yummy do all of these cool concoctions look? Check out all the crazy combos that I bet you have never seen before. These could definitely be the hit at your next kiddie event! Nerds, Cotton Candy, Red Velvet, chocolate-what’s not to love! Sugar Jaw Melt Swirls which are cotton candy balls dipped in chocolate. Candied apples with a sprinkle twist. Sweet donut holes stuffed with blackbe...
HowTo: Make Dragon's Beard (AKA International Cotton Candy)
Known as Dragon's Beard, Pashmak, or Pishmaniye, hand pulled cotton candy is more than just a carny treat- it's a worldwide delicacy. The French Culinary Institute's Cooking Issues demonstrates how to make a delicious, exotic rendition of the classic American cotton candy without a machine. All it takes is a little food science and worldly know how.
News: Mmmm, I Wish My Bicycle Made Cotton Candy
In the far away land of China, cotton candy is made with bicycles. According to Make, the sugar is heated with propane, and the cotton candy is spun using the bike pedals. I've gotta get myself one of these (or next best thing, travel to China so I can sample it myself). Previously, Chinese Dropout Builds Submarine.
No Ear Cleaning Required: 9 Handy Uses for Cotton Swab Q-Tips
Commonly associated with cleaning gunk out of your ears, cotton swabs, colloquially known under the brand name Q-tips, have a ton of other practical uses.
How To: Make an Exploding Ashtray Prank for April Fool's Day
The exploding ashtray prank was once fairly commonplace long before the Internet was born. Using flash cotton to create a startling explosion, this prank is certainly effective at getting a reaction. Flash cotton is a staple of many magic acts; used for its ability to create a brilliant flash of fire without causing a burn to the skin.
How To: Prune pine shrubs or trees
In order to prune pine shrubs or trees, you will need the following: pruning sheers. Conifers can be pruned, whenever they aren't growing. Pruning when a plant is actively growing will retard the growth. Therefore, if you need to restrict the height of a tree or shrub, then you would prune it, when it is in active phase. New bud formation will begin at the point where you trim. Future trimming should be done where new bud growth is found.
How To: Cut when pruning plants
In this tutorial, we learn where to cut on plants to prune. A plant that has a woody stem can be shortened between the leaves, making sure to cut it towards a node because this is where it will heal most rapidly. If you cut it too close tot he bud it will dry out and healing will not occur. Slope the cut away from the bud so you give the plant a greater chance to heal and you can avoid infection. Pruning often gives you control over how big the plant gets, and you can also control what the si...
How To: Ger rid of acne scars
Get the facial cleanser that you enjoy using. Keeping in mind not to strip the skin. Use a toner next, make sure your toner doesn't contain any alcohol. Put the toner on your face and neck using cotton balls. Next apply your favorite moistener and let it soak into your skin for fifteen minutes. You can also use vitamin E or almond oil. Take some freshly squeezed lemon juice and cotton balls and apply to the face and neck, focusing on the acne scars. If the lemon juice is to strong or if it st...
News: Befriend a New "BUD" in This Saturday's Minecraft Workshop
BUD switches (short for Block Update Detector) can be triggered without levers, buttons, tripwires, or any other traditional switches. Instead, they're triggered by changes in block status. That is, placing a block, destroying a block, hoeing grass, clearing snow, etc.
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Today's Tidbit: Statistics Beat Taste Buds
As discussed in a previous tidbit, people are over-confident in their abilities for many reasons. Here's an example...
How To: Make candied citrus
This decadent recipe makes the perfect decoration for many desserts and its combination of sweet and tart will excite your taste buds! Relish this Candied Citrus recipe. Make candied citrus.
How To: Make a charming locket
Actress-singer Mandy Moore joins Martha to craft charming lockets. You will need appliques, nail glue, locket, sandpaper, paper towel, colored nail polish, tweezers, toothpick, nail-polish remover and a cotton swab. Make a charming locket.
How To: Make an Apple Daiquiri Straight Up cocktail
A daiquiri with a twist. This version of the famous cocktail contains cinnamon schnapps - it'll blow your taste buds away. Make an Apple Daiquiri Straight Up cocktail.
How To: Make a Fruit Tingle cocktail
Laura Caddoo and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Fruit Tingle cocktail -- A light and refreshing cherry delight. Tingle your taste buds with this fruity, invigorating cocktail! You'll need lemonade, vodka, cherry brandy, sugar, 1 orange wedge, and ice cubes for this drink. Make a Fruit Tingle cocktail.
How To: Make deep fried capers
Chef Monique Barbeau demonstrates how to make deep fried capers. Capers, both salty and sour, are transformed into a crunchy garnish traditionally used in Mediterranean dishes. Watch for spitting oil. The buds open up and flower. Use within 24 hours. Make deep fried capers.
News: The Secret Trick to Self-Watering Plants
There's no longer any need to ask your neighbor to water your plants while you're away. Craftzine's houseplant wicking system offers a very simple solution: Cut some cotton strips. Soak one end in a bowl of water. Bury the other end in the soil of each plant, which in turn keeps the roots moist without drowning them.
How To: 6 Unexpected Beauty, Health, & Home Uses for Rice Water
Rice water refers to the cloudy water that is leftover after washing rice in a bowl, or the excess water drained from a pot used for cooking rice in boiling water. Whichever method you prefer, rice water can be saved in a separate container once cooled, then used for a number of beauty, health, and home uses.
How To: Unshrink Jeans & Other Clothes That Shrunk in the Dryer
Is your cotton tank top or beloved pair of jeans feeling a bit tighter than usual? If you need to un-shrink an article of clothing that has been left in the dryer for too long, then you can use baby shampoo, hair conditioner, or simply water to gently stretch and pull the fabric back into its original shape.
Winter Warmth: How to Make a Cheap Microwavable Heat Pack Using a Sock & Dry Beans
Using dry beans and and some scraps of cotton fabric, you can make your own DIY microwavable heat pack which can be used to relieve sore muscles, warm your hands when stepping outside into cold weather, heating up your pillow case on a freezing night, and more.
How To: Make Your Mom Flowers Using Q-Tips or Cupcake Liners, Just in Time for Mother's Day
Why is it that Mother's Day is the second biggest commercialized holiday when there are so many different DIY projects out there?
How To: Make solvent transfers from laser prints
This is a detailed description of how-to transfer laser prints to cotton and other surfaces. Works like an iron-on, but without the cost or textile restrictions. Make solvent transfers from laser prints.
How To: Remove red wine stains from clothes
Friendly woman shows how to remove wine stains from a cotton shirt. Acting as quickly as possible will help to remove the stain. Following these easy steps will provide best results. Remove red wine stains from clothes.
How To: Make an egg carton flowerpot
Want a fun craft to do with the kids using old egg cartons? Following these easy instructions with only a few supplies such as; acrylic paints, egg carton, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, tissue and a small clay pot. Great craft for a fun spring project! Make an egg carton flowerpot.
How To: Make Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Can you handle it? I'm not entirely sure I can, but my taste buds are definitely curious. Soft, doughy chocolate chip cookies stuffed with Nabisco's sugary sweet Oreos. This joins the ranks with: deep-fried trick-or-treat candy, deep-fried butter, deep-fried cheesecake... you get the idea.
News: Hybiscus Blossom
Indoors with 7D 28-135 lens, no flash. Can't wait for new bud to bloom to try with 50mm 1.8.
News: A Quality Handprinting Method
Incredible detail found in HandPrints How to get a great handprint that lasts for years !! ITS A MUST FOR BUDDING AND EXPERIENCED PALMISTS !!! You can see so much more than just staring at the palm. There are other ways of getting handprints including , Face paints , Lipstick, Scanners , but this is my favourite .. Ink and Roll !!!
News: Earthworm Jim HD Remake
The Earthworm Jim HD remake comes out this week in Xbox Live, and next month on PSN ( the 360 has a 1 month exclusive on the game). Includes new levels and up to four player co-op beside the shiny new graphics. Personally I only beat a few levels in the Snes version way back in the 90's. The co-op sounds fun bud I'd rather have an HD Battletoads to be honest.
How To: Get an introduction to watercolor painting
Fancy yourself as a budding artist? Then check out our watercolor video to learn the tricks of the trade. Get an introduction to watercolor painting.
News: Chocolates and cotten candy
I amm getting chocolates and cotton candy as gifts from my friends but when I click on the use button the game says I can't use them just yet. When do these come into play?
News: Korean Street Vendor Performs Amazing Feat of Dessert Multiplication
What's better than a little dessert? A lot of dessert! Watch a quick-witted South Korean street vendor wow a set of customers by turning a solitary lump of frozen honey into 16,000 candy strings in a span of two minutes.
HowTo: Make Your Own Privacy Glass for Dirt Cheap
Privacy glass is pretty pricey, and if you're living in a rental, your landlord likely won't appreciate you painting glaze on the windows. So, if you're a privacy hound, here's a simple, cheap hack that will prevent peeping toms.
Soft as Cotton, Light as Air: Japanese Cheesecake
I had the immense pleasure of eating Japanese cheesecake in Little Tokyo recently. It is soft, moist... essentially perfect. Here's a round-up of recipes I'd like to try, if anybody has any favorites, please add to the list!