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Tissue paper flowers make great decorations and party décor. They’re eye-catching and colorful as well as inexpensive and easy to make. Choose a flower to make, such as a dahlia, rose, or hydrangea, and get started. In order to make all of these different...

When preparing for a date, it's well-known that you should get showered and put on some nice clothes, but there are other things that you should do as you get ready to make sure everything goes smoothly. Getting ready also involves some coordinating with...

This wikiHow teaches you how to change the background for an image using one of your Windows computer's Paint programs. While the traditional MS Paint program won't allow you to create a transparent image, you can create a green screen background by filli...

One of the easiest and most satisfying ways to express your creativity is by drawing. Further, drawing can calm you down in multiple ways. It can help distract you from negative thoughts, clear your mind, and provide you with a constructive way to releas...

Although reading is an activity most people do on a daily basis, some people do not enjoy it. If you don't enjoy reading, don't feel bad: you aren't alone. In fact, the number of people who don't read books has tripled since 1978, and about a quarter of A...

Buddhism is the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) about the truth of life and universe. His teachings include such concepts as the Four Noble Truths, Karma, and the cycle of rebirth (reincarnation) and offer ways to liberate ourselves from suffering...

Becoming an actor lets you explore new roles and characters different than yourself. It may be a little intimidating, but remember, every famous actor had to start somewhere. The key to becoming an actor is practicing and learning as much as possible, bra...

Sledding is an exciting winter sport that almost anyone can do. There are a variety of different places where you can snow sled, as well as some different types of sleds that you can get. If you can find a good sledding location, choose the right sled, an...

If you’ve ever dreamed of helping people stay happy and healthy, then becoming a doctor is an amazing and rewarding career choice. There are so many things you can do to put yourself on the right path even if you’re still in high school. While it does tak...

There are thousands of foundations out there for every look imaginable. While this means you have a lot of options, it can be overwhelming if you’re a makeup beginner or if you're trying to pick a new product. Thinking about the type of skin you have and...

Hexadecimal notation (base sixteen) is used throughout the Web and computer systems to indicate values. One good example is the notation for color in HTML pages. Reading and using hexadecimal takes some practice, but the basic concept is no more difficult...

Opening a champagne bottle is a powerful celebration ritual. The effect is grand, but the act of opening the bottle can be tricky if you haven't done it before. You'll need to twist the bottle, hold the cork, and gently push the cork out of the bottle. Ma...

If a guy likes you and you don't feel the same way, it can be an awkward situation. Oftentimes, people do not pick up on subtle hints you're not interested. Therefore, you will have to tell the boy you don't like him directly. After the conversation, be c...

The concept of business casual can be confusing in its contradiction. Add to that the challenges of finding clothing to fit plus-size women and it can seem difficult to fit in at the office. Find the right fit and some essential items of clothing to com...

Quitting heroin means fighting for your life against an inner addict who wants to control you, own you, and kill you. Choosing to come off junk and learning to control your junkie might be the most important decision you'll ever make. Your life is your ow...

Friendships are a vitally important aspect of life, but sometimes making friends can seem tough. Perhaps there is a new person in your school or at your job who seems cool or fun, and you’d like to get to know them. You can develop a friendship with thi...