These days, with so many digital distractions clogging the cloud - Twitter, Facebook, Blackberries, and iPads just to name a few - very few of us spend quality time just talking and cooking and eating with those we love. Take some time out to remember what it felt like to move without a Wii remote by learning how to pick blackberries and preserve jam.
Avril Lavigne has come a long way since her bratty "Sk8er Boy" days. The striped skull ties, baggy jeans, and skater shoes are now no more, instead replaced by lustrous, shiny strands, thick black eyeliner that's tough but feminine, and loads of shiny pink lip gloss.
Valentine's Day is known as the holiday of greeting cards (and the Hallmark Holiday extraordinaire), but that doesn't mean you can't dole out prettily adorned greeting cards during other times of the year as well.
In our opinion, breakfast should simultaneously be the most delicious and most nutritious meal of the day. Healthy and delicious usually don't come in one wollop, but in this French egg dish they certainly do.
When it comes to Valentine's Day, undoubtedly the Hallmark Holiday extraordinaire of the year, pink and red-hued cards are in plentiful stock at all major retailers. But rather than buy a mass-produced card, why not show a bit more love for your, well, love, by making your own card?
Ellen Page has grown up a lot since her "Juno" days. The once punky little girl who swore by her Chucks and a ponytail now knows how to glam it up good on the red carpet.
Cards that fold open from the front? Pssh, that's SO last year. Make 2011 novel and interesting by sending this funky trifold Valentine's Day card to your lover.
Ke$ha's music video for "We R Who We Are" is the perfect combination of extreme glitziness (studded eyebrows and glitter littering every corner as well as Ke$ha's face) and extreme party scene gritiness.
What a lovely present for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. What better way to show your loved one that you can't get enough of him/her than by making this cute origami kissing fish?
CGI and live action shots get together in almost every big-budget Hollywood movie these days, but combining them in one shot can be challenging for the uninitiated. This video will teach you all about using CGI in live action films, including the use of 3D Studio Max, Blender, and other software to do the animation, rendering, compositing, and other digital steps to making great CGI-live action integration happen.
We hear so much these days about expensive microdermabrasion and facial treatments at doctors' offices that we forget we forget we have many of the same moisturizing and exfoliating ingredients at home, including avocados, lemons, and oatmeal.
Got relatives coming over for Thanksgiving? While entertaining - and sometimes trying not to strangle - loved ones is hard enough on Turkey Day, when those relatives only speak a foreign language, things get plain awkward.
With the first installment of the last "Harry Potter" movie coming out in just a few days, now is the time to break out your "Harry Potter" paraphernalia and paint your face with the colors of your favorite house.
The end is near - at least for Harry Potter fans. Spanning ten years and half the actors' lives, the "Harry Potter" movie series is finally concluding with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," part 1 of which comes out in just a few days.
Don't just throw some paper napkins next to your plates and call it a day this Thanksgiving. Put some thought into your dinner table preparations and your guests will greatly appreciate it.
The edible turkey doesn't have to be the only turkey on your Thanksgiving table this holiday season. We know that when it comes to turkey day, food is probably the most important attraction.
You may think that Taylor Swift wakes up every day with her naturally curly hair in perfect shape, without a single hair out of place, but even as genetically blessed as she is, she still needs a team of hairstylists to fix her strands up in the morning.
Interested to know how many TV impressions you'll receive over the next seven days? This official video from Google will teach you how to use the new interface to determine just that. For all of the relevant details, and to get started estimating the impressions of your Google AdWords TV Ads campaigns, watch this clip.
If Halloween is only days away and you don't have the time or money for a very elaborate costume, check out this video, it has a bunch of great ideas for easy DIY costumes that you can make on the cheap, including a paparazzi in a bush, or a half-man half-woman.
The days of the fan belt in cars are no more. Most modern cars have a very similar drive belt, but changing them is a bit of a different process. In this video you will learn how to inspect a drive / fan belt and replace it if it's worn or broken.
By now you've probably seen - and applied - a million rhinestone-studded nail looks. Sure, rhinestone art is pretty, but aren't you ready for a change?
Sure, you can play minor pentatonic over the Blues all day and probably almost get away with it in a live setting. But if you want to play like the greats, you've gotta learn their licks! In this video you will learn two signature Blues licks that almost every player knows, that you can play over any sort of dominant or major slow blues progression.
Google Instant has made searching on the main page of Google faster than ever before. Did you know that there are several keyboard shortcuts that you can use to make it work even faster? This video will show you how to use shortcuts to go to results more quickly and add more time to your day.
Want to cut down on belly flab? Do you want a flatter, more attractive stomach? Use these workout tips to improve your abs! You can do a few of these exercises, like crunches or sit-ups, each day, and you'll be a regular fitness guru in no time!
Are your legs starting to get tired from standing up while you practice your freestyle soccer tricks all day? Here's some good new: there are tons of freestyle soccer moves that can be performed from the seated position. If you can already juggle while sitting, you're ready to learn this trick, a seated crossover.
Even if you dread lugging around an ever-increasing pile of books this fall as you return to classes, you have to admit there's one great thing about going back to school: Looking great on that first day back!
Remember the old days when we used to use film negatives? You'd use them to create slides or even prints from the local photo lab. CNET shows you how to updates all your old photo prints, slides and negatives into digital copies on your computer using a multifunction printer, which most nowadays have slide and negative scanners built right in.
If you own a Dyson DC25 vacuum cleaner and are having a problem with collecting dust, debris, and other junk check out this tutorial.
Do you order a lot of stuff off the internet, but find your bank account being decimated by shipping charges? Well, if you're an Amazon shopper and are currently a student, then you're in luck! This video will show you how you can use your student status to get a year of Amazon Prime for free, which includes free 2-day shipping on all orders! Just go here.
If you have a problem with your drywall tape being exposed or possibly cracking, it could have happened for many reasons. But no matter what that reason may be, it's an ugly sight to see.
If you're looking for a joint that is sturdy and highly used even to this day, then this video is going to show you one. This video tutorial is going to show you how to make a hand cut half blind dovetail easily. It's going to take a few tools and the right pieces of wood. It's an easy tutorial to follow, so good luck and enjoy!
Are all those days spent outside baking in the sun finally catching up with you? Solve dry skin and sunburn problems all in one step by watching this tutorial.
This video is not so much about the technical aspects of outdoor photography (desert photography, specifically) but rather about what to look for when taking pictures out in the wild.
In this episode of Show Me the Curry, learn how to make traditional Indian snack food, Sav. This recipe is for a hot and spicy sav but if you are not big on the spice you can adjust the ingredients to your liking. Enjoy this crispy treat as a satisfying mid-day snack anytime! Yum!
Reggae berets have been around and popular since the days of Bob Marley, but when chanteuse Gwen Stefani started sporting these for her solo tour and integrating rasta patterns into her clothing line, L.A.M.B, the rasta print become near uniform for admiring girls across the country.
In this clip, learn how to make a traditional pasta salad from Food Network host, Giada De Laurentiis. Giada has been eating pasta since the day she was born and was raised in a big Italian household. In this clip, she shows you one of her favorite recipes - straight from her Mom's kitchen. This pasta salad will serve up great at any get together and is absolutely delicious.
In this tutorial, Anuja and Hetal of Show Me the Curry will show you how to build a fantastic lunch. This cous cous salad is good for you and low in calories but will still fill you up and give you enough energy for the day. The cous cous is packed with veggies, too!
There's nothing more exhilirating on a summer day than going out to Venice Beach and watching a skateboarding competition. Whether the skater kids are doing olies or 360s, skateboarding is impressive to watch but almost impossible to photograph.
What could be more perfect for a summertime barbecue than an All-American flag cake? This sponge cake is easy to make and covered in berries to give it a fresh, warm-weather flavor. If you need a dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, this is the perfect one for you. Start from scratch with the Food Network's Ina Garten, aka the famous Barefoot Contessa, in this clip.
Did you know that the FTC is coming down hard on Kelloggs for making false health claims on popular cereal, Rice Krispies? Check out this tutorial and know what to look for on your box and who to believe. Make sure your kids start out the day on the right foot with a healthy, honest breakfast by following the tips presented in this clip.
