Sand & Glue Bowl

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Mix clean sand and white craft glue to obtain an oatmeal type of consistency (add small spoonfuls of water but no more than two). Clean sand can be obtained from a beach or at a craft store. Blow up a balloon or a beach ball (we had more success with a beach ball as the balloon if too tight can pop while doing this) and rest the tied end into a bowl. Start at the top and pour the liquid and allow to run down. Make sure there are no gaps – you do not want a spider web effect. Dripping is allowed. Allow to dry overnight. Repeat process to create a thick three or four layer effect. Now on the last layer you will watch for it to be almost hard – then you will flip it out over to rest on what used to be the top. You are going to do this to create a flat bottom. Too early this will form in a huge puddle  – too late and it won’t form. Its cheap and that is good because if you mess up try again.

Dorito’s / Ruffle’s / Frito’s Cilli Pie In The Bag

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Boulder+Locavore+frito+pie+527This is such an awesome way to serve many people – and many think it is just a fairground food. Think of it as a quick serve to a large group of people with little clean up.

1: Slit bag along the side to completely open it.

2: Pour a ladle of your favorite chilli over top

3: Put chopped up onion (raw or fried) and you can also use chopped green onions (raw or fried)

4: Put cheddar (or mozzarella) on top

5: Have the recipient pinch the top of the bag to seal in the heat and melt the cheese

6:  Dig in – its really good

Change ups: This is the basic ingredients you can add but think about offering a variety of things: cut up cooked hot dogs, tomatoes diced. Also think about making this a different way (the Italian way): add a meatball and mozzarella to Ruffles along with tomatoes, tomato sauce. Think more Mexican: top Frito’s (or Doritos) with taco seasoned meat and trim it out the same way you make tacos

Changing Home Designs According to Seasons by Guest Writer Ella Andrews

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Many people view their homes as refuges from the outside world, a chance to escape it. However, there is nothing better than having a home that does reflect some of the weather changes and the natural world. It’s quite soothing to feel spring-y at home, or winter-cozy. These little tricks can be done with proper home design improvements and some creative thought. Here are several ways to reflect the seasons in a natural and tasteful way at home, ensuring a different feel in each season.

Changing home designs according to seasonsAdd natural displays to capture each season. Place flowers, plants and other nature-related objects in the different rooms. For example, arrange a vase with daffodils and tulips in spring, blooming roses in summer, pine cones and berries in autumn and mistletoe and Christmas plants in winter. These flowers will definitely bring a whole new atmosphere in your home.

Adapt the color scheme accordingly to make each room much more beautiful. One of the easiest ways to reflect the seasons at home is to use the right colors and color combinations. Instead of shutting out the outside world when it’s cold and snowy in winter, reflect these natural changes with white candles and silver ornaments. It’s quite challenging to change the colors in your home with every season, but this doesn’t mean that it’s impossible. Of course you don’t have to repaint the walls, you could simply have some specific items that suit the season. In spring and summer you can achieve that with sheer drapes and lighter furnishing. Focus on the living room and the bedrooms – these areas are usually the easiest to decorate and change. In summer, take down all the heavy curtains and use plenty of bright colors – for cushions, rugs, paintings. In winter, aim at pale and neutral colors. In spring choose lime, green, orange, peach, pink and yellow.Changing home designs according to seasons2

Nature has a big influence on interior design. One pretty way to integrate the nature elements in your home design is by choosing different prints – for curtains, rugs, cushions and even posters and stickers. Trees, leaves, lilies, butterflies, birds – use these symbols to bring a beautiful atmosphere to your home.

Fill a bowl with yellow and brown leaves and pine cones in autumn and place it in the living room. Use wood to decorate the rooms – it’s the most natural and prettiest nature element you could make use of.

Arrange rocks and some sand in a plate, in summer, and place it at the living room’s focal point.

Invest in some rugs in different colors, one for each season – red or white for winter, pink or light green for spring, yellow for summer and orange or brown for autumn. Experiment with light and mirrors in the rooms with the most traffic.

Bio: This article has been created by Ella Andrews- dedicated writer, blogger and housewife. Ella likes sharing with her readers valuable advices from personal experience. In order to obtain more of them, visit: http://www.removalshouse.com/removal-companies/WC1-removals-st-pancras.html

Use Your Lawn to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal by Guest Writer Alec Holland

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During the warm weather months, you might notice that your house is not as elegant as it could be. By sprucing up the lawn just a bit, you can boost the curb appeal of your residence. Most amateur landscaping projects are relatively easy to undertake, and you will soon find that the neighbors are examining your gleaming new lawn with envious eyes.

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One of your first lawn care tasks is to ensure that the grass itself is as green and healthy as possible. By fertilizing the lawn regularly, the roots of the grass will receive their needed nitrogen. Furthermore, you can set up a sophisticated sprinkling system so that the lawn takes on a uniform appearance. As long as you water the entire yard every few days, you can avoid the ugly brown patches that plague most lawns during the height of summer. A well-maintained lawn will always make your house look more visually appealing.

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In locations where the lawn meets the driveway or sidewalk, you can incorporate border materials for a smoother interface. Bricks, stones, and even ivy can be used. For a bit of a twist, you might wish to buy decorative bricks with carved floral patterns. In other cases, you can build a stone path between the back door and the hot tub. Stone paths work best in garden areas with tall trees, hedges, and miniature ponds.
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Mulch

Boring lawn areas can sometimes be brought to life with materials carted in from the local home improvement store. Woodchip mulch can be added to a rock garden or a flower garden for added landscape flavor. In fact, if you have recently decided to replant your entire lawn with grass seed, mulch will help the seedlings retain moisture during the first few weeks. You can use peat moss, compost, and other organic materials as mulch substitutes.

Flower Gardens

If your back yard seems a bit bland, you can spruce things up by planting a small flower garden. Tulips, daisies, and even sunflowers are all good choices. Whether you choose to utilize seeds or bulbs, you should be capable of coaxing to life a flower garden that will brighten your yard and accentuate all of the good features of your property. All flower gardens should be watered regularly. You may also need to be diligent when it comes to removing troublesome weeds.

Vegetable Gardens

With a flower garden already in the works, you might also try growing a vegetable garden. These gardens can rightfully be considered part of the lawn, and they are sure to win your entire residence extra accolades. Tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a variety of herbs can be grown through the summer and harvested in the fall. If you are in the sharing mood, you might even surprise your neighbors with a basket of fresh vegetables straight from the garden. As a food enthusiast, you can also produce fresh salads, salsas, and casseroles for your family.

Your Lawn as an Extension of Your Home

As you work to elevate the curb appeal of your home, you should not be afraid to think outside the box. Though lawn care is important, you might also incorporate flower gardens, stone paths, and other interesting landscaping ideas. With a yard that exudes elegance and sophistication, your property should become one of the true jewels of the community.

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Happy Fathers Day Childs Handprint Tree

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971810_641736929189732_1109393344_nCreate by computer using clip art or paint by hand a tree on white paper. Paint your child’s hands with poster paint or watercolor paint from a tube. Use different colors and variations of colors that appear on a tree. (Blues, greens aqua, yellows) You can also use a stamp pad but the colors won’t be as pronounced. Make imprints overlapping one another. In this picture we used one hand print from each child in the family. We used clip art and printed this out on thick “cardboard/card stock” white paper. We also printed it out with Happy Father’s Day – and it would look nice if you fathomed a little wording such as a poem at the bottom. Give enough time to dry and frame your artwork. It is a little something special that can be hung in your home or used in his office.