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Seal tarp to disc with duct tape.
Cut two discs
from plywood. Cut a hole the size of a leaf-blower nozzle. Cut a circle from a plastic tarp.
Center large disc on tarp; fold tarp over and staple down.
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Tur n over ; screw small
disc onto center. Cut vents in tarp.
Duct-tape the blower onto the hole and go for a ride.
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Lower drop line for landing help. Shoot balloons to descend.
Puncture ballast bags to gain altitude. Release chair.
Stake down lawn chair ; add ballast. Tie balloons to chair ar ms and back. Sit with drop line and pellet gun. Push throttle to land. Steer with left hand.
Push bars to go forward. Pull throttle to take off.
Strap in securely.
fly away in a lawn chair
travel by jet pack
Inflate balloons with helium.
join the mile-high club
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perform a pig prank
Mark them “1,” “2,” and “4.” Set loose in a public area. Watch the search for “3.” Grease three pigs.
Weight can with sandbags. Make tracks through the snow . . . into a frozen pond. Let the kids piece the story together. Hang can from a very long pole. Attach to bottom of trash can.
Cut. Trace rhino footprint on plywood.
pull a rhino hoax
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abscond in a suitcase
fool a polygraph
Mentally do complex math. Hide tack in shoe; poke toe. Clench your bottom tightly. Give one-word answers. Have your lawyer present. Cut large notches in ends of suitcases.
Set up with the holes facing each other. Climb up and close yourself in. Stay quiet during the ride. Cover the holes with stickers. Arrange a distraction; sneak on the train.
No. During control questions,
use these tricks to raise your vital signs. Your lies will be less obvious.
hop a train
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rig a cat-feeding device
Why feed kitty the boring
old way? A few short hours
and some household odds and
ends is all it takes to make a
fantastical Rube Goldberg–style
cat-feeding machine!
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Play with thumbs. Staple screw in place.
Staple down crosswise pin. Slide screw beneath keys. Tape it in place. Lay one half across top.
Snip large bobby pins in half. Place four halves on block.
construct a thumb piano
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get a mind-blowing ’60s look
sport groovy ’70s style
be a swell ’40s bombshell
face the world as a flapper
Pluck or pencil a thin, high arch.
Apply false eyelashes to top and bottom.
Rim eye in dark pencil; smudge. Pat skin with
rice powder. Draw a heart-shaped
pout; fill. Exaggerate top lip; use bold lipstick. Lengthen and darken brows
with a pencil. Sweep on subtle eyeshadow.
Start with a dark foundation; apply light powder.
Use a shimmery eyeshadow, then darken the crease. Make a crease of
dark shadow over a lighter color. Leave brows thick and dramatic. Wear a light, creamy color on lips. Get a natural look
with loose powder. Finish with a
clear lip gloss. Apply tinted moisturizer for a dewy glow.
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Cut into thin slices. Combine fruit and alcohol. Blend until pureed. Strain; reserve liquid. Store in refrigerator.
Pour into container ; cool before using. Melt in a double boiler. Stir in distilled water. Stir until completely blended.
Cool before applying. Stir to blend.
Submerge in hot water. Combine in jar ; close lid.
Cut up old lipsticks.
whip up facial moisturizer
blend my own toner
customize lip gloss
4 tbsp beeswax 2 tsp distilled water 4 tbsp coconut oil 8 tbsp cocoa butter ½ lemon ½ orange 6 fl oz (175 ml) rubbing alcohol petroleum jelly To personalize, add:
2 tsp lemon juice (acne-prone skin) 2 tsp evening primrose oil (dry skin) 1 tsp witch hazel (oily skin)
lift wax from a carpet
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know my cosmetics’ shelf lives
make custom beauty products
eyeshadow
eighteen months face powder two years
cream blush one year
eau de toilette three to five years
makeup sponge one month
(wash every ten days) nail polishone year
lipstick and lip gloss eighteen months liquid eyeliner six months cream foundation one year lip liner one year mascara three months eyeliner eighteen months powder foundation eighteen months deodorant one year eyedrops one month sunblock
one year moisturizer one year
toothpaste two years lipstick cream foundation cream blush
avocado olive oil deep-conditioning treatment
beer shampoo extra-shine shampoo
sunscreen cream foundation sun-protective foundation
lemon juice conditioner hair lightener
moisturizer mineral foundation sheer foundation
To personalize, add:
2 tsp lemon juice (acne-prone skin) 2 tsp evening primrose oil (dry skin) 1 tsp witch hazel (oily skin)
concealer three months
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spot harajuku styles
kodona fancy collar waistcoat and long topcoat chunky shoes striped socks gothic lolita ringlets with bangs bell-shaped petticoat platfor m shoes parasol center gai manba deep tan white or pastel makeup floral decor streaked hair wide beltTokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood is a mecca for
fashionable youngsters, who flock there on
Sundays to hang out, show off, and get inspired.
Check out a few of the many styles on display.
get some play at a concert
shop for love at the market
Not looking for a big commitment? Stay out of the baby aisle!
If his cart is full of family or feminine items, steer clear—he’s taken. Flirt by the fruit stand.
How ripe is that banana?
Mingle with other singles by the frozen-dinner aisle.
Dive into the ar ms of a hottie in the crowd.
Cruise the merchandise table to pick up a memento of the show—or of when you first met.
Pair up for the power ballad by loaning your lighter.
“Bump into” that special someone during a particularly
rowdy number.
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have fun with my partner
Go apple-picking.
Become vampires. Check out an opera.
Try skydiving. Plant a garden.
Compete at ar m wrestling. Lear n to fly.
Seek the meaning of life. Pick up a sport.
Volunteer with animals. Take trapeze classes.
Create a monster.
Play video games at home. Win prizes at
a car nival. Go out dancing.
Tell spooky stories.
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whip up edible undies
Tie together with licorice. Use panties as a template. Pour onto lined baking pan.
Cover pot and simmer.
Serve at once! Poke holes with a chopstick.
Blend. Bake. ½ c (120 ml) water ½ c (100 g) sugar 1 c (150 g) raspberries
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have a delicious morning after
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take vows in vegas
get married in the philippines
forge a bond in china
say “i do” italian-style
Pay the officiant in cash. A lump of iron in
the groom’s pocket wards off evil spirits.
An heirloom rosary is part of the bride’s bouquet.
Hire lucky lion dancers to entertain guests. The pieces of a broken glass symbolize
the many happy years ahead. Guests shower
the newlyweds with Jordan almonds.
Just the two of you in town? Grab a witness off the street.
Come as you are or rent a dress or tux at the front desk. A rip in the veil
brings good luck.
Children bear wedding rings
and coins.
A veil and cord are placed on bride and groom to symbolize their unity.
The couple makes a vow by drinking from wine glasses tied together with string.
The couples’ parents are honored with
a tea ceremony.
celebrate chinese new year’s day
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re-cover a kitchen chair
construct a cardboard chaise
Remove chair’s seat. Remove fabric from frame. Trace old fabric; cut. Staple fabric tautly to frame. Reattach seat. Clamp each set individually; let dry. Mark notches and holes in each set.
Cut each set.
Line up sets; glue cardboard tubes.
Let dry. Glue into three sets of four.
Cut chair shape from cardboard.
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paint a mural using a grid
Draw a grid on the wall. Copy each box onto the wall. Erase the grid. Draw image and trace a grid over it.
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tidy a pantry
store clothes efficiently
straighten a kitchen
organize a den
Bundle cords into a cord organizer.
Store DVDs and CDs in a binder.
Look for fur niture that doubles as storage space.
Stack vertically and horizontally to accomodate different-size books.
Use racks to maximize vertical space.
Store heavy items at waist height. Store lighter items,
like cereal and pasta, up high. Add hooks
wherever possible.
Store shoes vertically.
Insert plastic drawer dividers. Group hanging
clothes by type. Repurpose a metal rake
as a wine glass holder.
Use hooks everywhere. Keep a hamper for give-away clothes. Hang a metal grid
to store large kitchen tools.
Keep cleaning supplies in a bucket that you can grab in a hurry.
Install sliding trays to maximize storage space.
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craft a dog bed
feed fido a home-cooked meal
sew a rockin’ quilt
Hem the cut edge. Sew Velcro® dots. Fasten the dots; sew up open sides. Sweet doggy dreams! Fold over ; cut to height. Set on an old quilt.
Cut foam to dog’s measurements. Measure your dog’s length and width.
four parts protein Cook meat in water ; remove bones and cut into small chunks.
To make a nutritionally balanced feast for your favorite pup,
prepare items from the columns below. Mix together with
½ tsp iodized salt and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Bone appétit!
three parts fruits and vegetables Boil until tender ; purée.
three parts starch Cook until tender. To clean, unfasten the open
end, pull out the foam, and throw the cover in the wash.
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help a teen navigate adolescence
navigate adolescence
Being a teenager can be like playing a fast-paced game — one with common
trials and traps, as well as tricks that can make the game easier. Whether you’re
a jock or a musician, a crafter or a geek, every teen can benefit from this
coming-of-age tip sheet, and better enjoy the fun maze of adolescence.
soothe a cracking voice
treat sweaty palms
nurse a shaving nick
heal a zit
switch lanes
Congratulations! Advance to the next level:
adulthood! Drink war m water with honey. Try not to shout. Give it time. Look for traffic in the rearview mirror. Check for cars in your blind spot. Signal the impending lane change. Execute the lane change. Wipe hands with talcum powder. Keep a drying cloth in your pocket. Call a doctor if the problem persists. Apply ice
to the nick. with a styptic Touch up pencil. Moisten tissue to remove. Apply a piece of toilet tissue. Grind aspirin. Add lemon juice. Dip in a cotton swab. Apply mixture to zit.
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care for a retainer pierce ears
at home treat cramps
stop a rip in stockings make an escape Numb the earlobe. Sterilize the skin. Sterilize a safety pin. Insert pin; pad with a cork
on the back.
Fasten; replace with a stud after
a few hours. Lie down and raise your legs. Apply a hot-water bottle. Drink ginger tea. Take it out at mealtime. Brush it twice daily. Soak it every night in mouthwash. Don’t throw it away. Step over thorny barriers. Pr y window screens lose. Look out for bell alarm
systems. Beware a barking dog. Sneak by motion sensors. Carefully put on ripped stocking. Slide a piece of paper under the rip.
Apply clear nail polish; remove paper. Start here! Choose your playing piece.
Let daylight in for war mth. Store perishables outside. Stay hydrated. Take tur ns shoveling. Close shades at night. Sleep together near a fire.
Insulate drafty doorways. Bring children and pets indoors.
Visit air-conditioned places. Circulate air through house.
Block windows with sheets. Tur n out unnecessary lights.
Drink lots and lots of water.
handle a winter power outage
withstand a heat wave
thaw a frozen pipe
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Shelter behind fixed objects. Look for alter nate exits. Slip between people diagonally. Continue on without lost shoes.
Do something unexpected. Make yourself look larger.
Run away. Menace with chair.
Throw a beverage. Scream at top volume.
Avoid conflict if possible. If not, try to appear insane.
avoid a bar fight
ride out a nightclub stampede
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say “cheers” in any language
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Strike at high point; follow through. Toss ball; keep your eyes on it.
Lower ball and draw ar m back. Stand at the end line; aim serve.
Wind up. Step right foot backward.
Conceal behind back. Grip with seam upright.
Ball will curve at last second. Pitch down the middle.
Run toward batter. Hold with seam vertical.
Shine ball on pants.
serve a volleyball
pitch a curveball
bowl an outswinger in cricket
Pitch; snap wrist toward plate.
