DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece - An easy and inexpensive floral arrangement that is the perfect hostess gift! Now, let me share this easy diy idea with you.
2016年11月14日星期一
2016年11月1日星期二
Why We Really Celebrate Halloween
Tricks, treats, witches, and ghosts…they all play a part in the history of Halloween, a holiday that has been adapted over centuries by many cultures.
2016年6月14日星期二
DIY Father's Day Card
Here is a new Father's Day idea: DIY Father's Day card. It's super easy.
1. Trace your child's hand, then cut out two copies. My paper was double sided so I made sure that when the thumbs match up - the yellow side would be inside, and the blue side would be outside.
2. Cut out a strip of paper and fold it accordion style. Use letter rub-ons or stickers to add the words "I Love You" on the outside, and "This Much" on the strip of paper.
3. Glue the ends of your accordion strip on the insides of the hands and your card is done.
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1. Trace your child's hand, then cut out two copies. My paper was double sided so I made sure that when the thumbs match up - the yellow side would be inside, and the blue side would be outside.
2. Cut out a strip of paper and fold it accordion style. Use letter rub-ons or stickers to add the words "I Love You" on the outside, and "This Much" on the strip of paper.
3. Glue the ends of your accordion strip on the insides of the hands and your card is done.
If you want to search more personalized gifts for Father's Day, come to Snapmade. Here you can customize many kinds of personalized gifts by yourself.
2016年3月29日星期二
5 Terrible Habits You Need to Stop Immediately
1. Do Not Answer Calls from Unrecognized Numbers
First, the interruption will throw your concentration, costing you far more in time and brain power than just the conversation itself, and second, if it’s important, you’ll find yourself in a poor negotiating position, scrambling to formulate your thoughts when the caller is already well prepared. Instead, use Google Voice to check your messages or a service like PhoneTag to have them sent to you as email.
First, the interruption will throw your concentration, costing you far more in time and brain power than just the conversation itself, and second, if it’s important, you’ll find yourself in a poor negotiating position, scrambling to formulate your thoughts when the caller is already well prepared. Instead, use Google Voice to check your messages or a service like PhoneTag to have them sent to you as email.
2016年3月17日星期四
Boost Your Creativity
Creativity is always a leap of faith. You’re faced with a blank page, a blank easel or an empty stage. It’s all part of the process when you live a creative life or work in a creative field, but some days the blankness gets the better of you. You can’t seem to write the first word, paint the first mark or speak the first line.
2016年2月3日星期三
7 Body Language Tricks to Make People Like You
How to capture attention without saying a word?
There’s no question that body language is important.
We’ve selected the best body-language techniques and shared them below.
There’s no question that body language is important.
We’ve selected the best body-language techniques and shared them below.
2016年1月20日星期三
2016年1月13日星期三
5 Things the People Reading Your Resume
1. If your relevant experience, education, or skills are hard to find at a glance, your resume might as well be blank.
2016年1月7日星期四
Loneliness is a Killer
Feeling lonely can ‘vastly elevate’ a person's risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer, scientists warn.
Lacking a network of friends or family is as dangerous to your health as a lack of physical inactivity in youth or diabetes in old age, their research found.
Scientists from the University of North Carolina examined the association between relationships and healthiness across each life stage.
They determined that weak relationships in younger years can increase your risk of inflammation – at the same rate as lack of exercise.
Furthermore, hypertension in old age is more likely to occur as a result of loneliness than clinical risk factors, including diabetes.
Yet, people who have the support of loved ones are less likely to develop health conditions – and more likely to have a longer life expectancy.
Dr Kathleen Mullan Harris, of UNC and the Carolina Population Center, said: ‘Based on these findings, it should be as important to encourage adolescents and young adults to build broad social relationships and skills for interacting with others as it is to eat healthy and be physically active.’
Previous studies found that aging adults live longer if they have more social connections.
The new study builds on that research – demonstrating how social relationships reduce the risk of poor health at each stage of life.
The size of a person’s social network is important for health in early and late adulthood.
Social integration in adolescence was found to protect against abdominal obesity.
Researchers found body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were higher among those with lower levels of social integration during adolescence.
And, in old age, social isolation can exacerbate a host of health problems, they said.
But, in middle adulthood, the number of social connections do not appear to matter as much as the level of support or strain they provide.
Dr Harris said: ‘The relationship between health and the degree to which people are integrated in large social networks is strongest at the beginning and at the end of life, and not so important in middle adulthood, when the quality, not the quantity, of social relationships matters.’
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Lacking a network of friends or family is as dangerous to your health as a lack of physical inactivity in youth or diabetes in old age, their research found.
Scientists from the University of North Carolina examined the association between relationships and healthiness across each life stage.
They determined that weak relationships in younger years can increase your risk of inflammation – at the same rate as lack of exercise.
Furthermore, hypertension in old age is more likely to occur as a result of loneliness than clinical risk factors, including diabetes.
Yet, people who have the support of loved ones are less likely to develop health conditions – and more likely to have a longer life expectancy.
Dr Kathleen Mullan Harris, of UNC and the Carolina Population Center, said: ‘Based on these findings, it should be as important to encourage adolescents and young adults to build broad social relationships and skills for interacting with others as it is to eat healthy and be physically active.’
Previous studies found that aging adults live longer if they have more social connections.
The new study builds on that research – demonstrating how social relationships reduce the risk of poor health at each stage of life.
The size of a person’s social network is important for health in early and late adulthood.
Social integration in adolescence was found to protect against abdominal obesity.
Researchers found body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were higher among those with lower levels of social integration during adolescence.
And, in old age, social isolation can exacerbate a host of health problems, they said.
But, in middle adulthood, the number of social connections do not appear to matter as much as the level of support or strain they provide.
Dr Harris said: ‘The relationship between health and the degree to which people are integrated in large social networks is strongest at the beginning and at the end of life, and not so important in middle adulthood, when the quality, not the quantity, of social relationships matters.’
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2015年12月10日星期四
10 Symptoms in Dogs that Need Vet Attention
When your dog starts acting strangely or seems a little inexplicably “off,” it’s often impossible to know whether to take a wait-and-see approach, or hit the panic button. This is especially true when the symptoms are characteristic of certain benign conditions as well as life threatening disorders.
2015年11月17日星期二
15 Best Fruits For Fast Weight Loss
Fruits are not only a great source of vitamins, nutrients and fiber for us, they are actually a great food source for people looking to lose weight as well.
2015年11月13日星期五
Eating Candy Leaves An Indelible Mark on Your Brain
Eating sweet foods causes the brain to form a memory, which can ultimately encourage a person to eat more, experts believe.
2015年10月20日星期二
The Eldest Children Are Usually Smarter
The youngest child may be given the freedom to do what they want but it is the eldest child who gets the brains.
A study found that first-born in a family tends to be the smartest – and each successive sibling is slightly less bright.
What is more, younger children actually think of themselves as being less intelligent than their big brothers and sisters.
The actual difference is small – with IQ dropping about 1.5 IQ points per sibling.
But it may help explain why eldest children often do so well in life.
The German researchers aren't sure why big brothers and sisters seem to be blessed with brains but say it could be because they benefit from their parents’ undivided attention – at least until a pesky little brother or sister comes along.
It is also possible that the eldest child’s brainpower gets a boost from teaching his or her siblings about the ways of the world.
The Leipzig University researchers analysed the results of three national studies, including one from the UK, involving more than 20,000 people in total.
Data included results of IQ and personality tests. Families with more than four children were excluded because there were too few of them to provide meaningful input.
Analysis showed a clear drop in IQ, as well as in the person’s own perception of their intelligence, with each extra sibling.
However, no differences in personality were found, despite some previous studies claiming birth order affects character traits such as extraversion and reliability.
Researcher Julia Rohrer said the question of whether a person’s birth order affects their character has long fascinated the public and scientists alike.
She said that while she didn’t examine why eldest children tend to be brainier, the reason likely lies in upbringing.
Dr Rohrer said: ‘One theory is that following children “dilute” the resources of their parents.
‘While the firstborn gets full parental attention, at least for some months or years, late-borns will have to share from the beginning.
‘Another possible factor is described by the tutoring hypothesis: A firstborn can “tutor” their younger siblings, explaining to them how the world works and so on.
‘Teaching other people has high cognitive demands – the children need to recall their own knowledge, structure it and think of a good way to explain it to younger siblings, which could provide a boost to intelligence for some firstborns.’
However, eldest children shouldn’t gloat, because they won’t always be the cleverest.
According to Dr Rohrer’s calculations, in a two-child family, the eldest will have the higher IQ six times in ten, a statistic that still gives younger children opportunity to shine.
Finally, biology may also play a role, with younger children more prone to genetic problems because their parents are older when they are conceived.
However, with previous work showing that second-born child is raised as the eldest, after the first-born died in infancy, their intelligence is a par with other first-borns, it is thought that biology is less important than upbringing.
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A study found that first-born in a family tends to be the smartest – and each successive sibling is slightly less bright.
What is more, younger children actually think of themselves as being less intelligent than their big brothers and sisters.
The actual difference is small – with IQ dropping about 1.5 IQ points per sibling.
But it may help explain why eldest children often do so well in life.
The German researchers aren't sure why big brothers and sisters seem to be blessed with brains but say it could be because they benefit from their parents’ undivided attention – at least until a pesky little brother or sister comes along.
It is also possible that the eldest child’s brainpower gets a boost from teaching his or her siblings about the ways of the world.
The Leipzig University researchers analysed the results of three national studies, including one from the UK, involving more than 20,000 people in total.
Data included results of IQ and personality tests. Families with more than four children were excluded because there were too few of them to provide meaningful input.
Analysis showed a clear drop in IQ, as well as in the person’s own perception of their intelligence, with each extra sibling.
However, no differences in personality were found, despite some previous studies claiming birth order affects character traits such as extraversion and reliability.
Researcher Julia Rohrer said the question of whether a person’s birth order affects their character has long fascinated the public and scientists alike.
She said that while she didn’t examine why eldest children tend to be brainier, the reason likely lies in upbringing.
Dr Rohrer said: ‘One theory is that following children “dilute” the resources of their parents.
‘While the firstborn gets full parental attention, at least for some months or years, late-borns will have to share from the beginning.
‘Another possible factor is described by the tutoring hypothesis: A firstborn can “tutor” their younger siblings, explaining to them how the world works and so on.
‘Teaching other people has high cognitive demands – the children need to recall their own knowledge, structure it and think of a good way to explain it to younger siblings, which could provide a boost to intelligence for some firstborns.’
However, eldest children shouldn’t gloat, because they won’t always be the cleverest.
According to Dr Rohrer’s calculations, in a two-child family, the eldest will have the higher IQ six times in ten, a statistic that still gives younger children opportunity to shine.
Finally, biology may also play a role, with younger children more prone to genetic problems because their parents are older when they are conceived.
However, with previous work showing that second-born child is raised as the eldest, after the first-born died in infancy, their intelligence is a par with other first-borns, it is thought that biology is less important than upbringing.
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2015年9月28日星期一
Study Tips to Stick to This Fall
Fall semester has begun, and just weeks into new classes, we are already overwhelmed. While juggling classes, clubs, internships, volunteer work, spending time with friends, calling home to the family and having time to relax, we’re in over our heads from the get-go.
2015年8月28日星期五
10 Signs that You are in Love
1. You get butterflies
One of the sure signs that you are falling on love is when you see that person your stomach has so many butterflies that it feels like it's literally going to explode. There comes a point when see him or her and you just can’t stop smiling. He basically gives you that warm fuzzy feeling that makes you feel all tingly inside.
One of the sure signs that you are falling on love is when you see that person your stomach has so many butterflies that it feels like it's literally going to explode. There comes a point when see him or her and you just can’t stop smiling. He basically gives you that warm fuzzy feeling that makes you feel all tingly inside.
2015年5月26日星期二
Customize Your Own Watch Face at Snapmade
Watches add a functional style statement to just about any wardrobe and are available in a wide variety of designs, from casual to sporty. While the cookie-cutter watches available over the counter at your local retailer may serve their purpose, designing your own watch face can add a personalized touch. Whether your want to feature a family photo or a funky design, making a custom watch face can be done with nothing more than image files, a few clicks and a little bit of money.
2015年4月18日星期六
Customize Your Own Unique Flip Flops at Snapmade
Everybody knows flip-flops. First worn by ancient Egyptians over six thousand years ago, flip-flops are now an international phenomenon worn and loved by millions worldwide. They come in thousands of styles and colors.
2015年4月8日星期三
Customize the tote bag from Snapmade
Are you still seeking for the personalized tote bags to be taken with you when you hang out? Then Snapmade is your good choice.
2015年4月2日星期四
Custom Polo Shirt from Snapmade
What's the origin of the polo shirt?
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tennis player used to wear long, bulky outfits during their matches known as “tennis whites”. Long sleeve shirts, long pants, ties—a far cry from what the players wear in today's modern game. It wasn't until the mid-1920s that a tennis player Rene Lacoste came up with the ground-breaking alternative seen in today's fashion. Not only did his breakthrough design pave the way for a revolution in the game of tennis, it quickly found its way to the golf and polo greens as well. Lacoste's design is now a part of mainstream culture and can be seen not only in sports, but in common, mainstream fashion.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tennis player used to wear long, bulky outfits during their matches known as “tennis whites”. Long sleeve shirts, long pants, ties—a far cry from what the players wear in today's modern game. It wasn't until the mid-1920s that a tennis player Rene Lacoste came up with the ground-breaking alternative seen in today's fashion. Not only did his breakthrough design pave the way for a revolution in the game of tennis, it quickly found its way to the golf and polo greens as well. Lacoste's design is now a part of mainstream culture and can be seen not only in sports, but in common, mainstream fashion.
2015年3月19日星期四
Make the Personalized Aprons from Snapmade
The apron is experiencing a renaissance. While the food and hospitality
industries have used the apron as a vital part of their uniforms for years and
years, the custom apron is making a dramatic comeback in other industries, as well. Why? One word: versatility. You can wear your custom apron while washing dishes, painting the wall or grilling out in the backyard. Why constantly switch clothes when you can throw on a personalized apron as a coverall and tackle all the tasks ahead of you?
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