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Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to fold a napkin into an arrow fold: 2 of 2
NAPKIN FOLDING: The Arrow This simple, but elegant design offers a softer look than the crisply pleated ones. Lay a fabric napkin flat, decorative side down, on a counter or table. Fold the napkin in half, horizontally, from top to bottom. At this point, the fold will run across the top, with the selvages (edges) running lef... More..
Travel > Ireland Enjoying Ireland on horseback: 2 of 2
Top o the Morning from the Back of a Horse! A horse-lover couldn't dream up a better vacation than this. Imagine yourself tearing across a verdant prairie on a graceful horse. Wave to shepherds, as you pass their herds in the wildflower-filled meadow. Canter along the edge of a craggy coastal cliff. Fly over a fallen fence, ... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to avoid holes in shirt sleeve elbows: 2 of 2
What could be more embarrassing than reaching across the table at a power lunch and hearing your shirt sleeve rip? OK, I can think of maybe a dozen potentially more embarrassing events, but most of them are not printable here. Still, a ripped sleeve (or underarm seam) can make even the boldest boss blush. Here are five ways ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cosmetic Dentistry Product reviews: Cerinate Lumineers porcelain veneers: 2 of 2
How much would you spend for a movie-star smile? Would you spend a grand per tooth for a grand toothy grin? Cerinate Lumineers are porcelain veneers that promise a whiter, brighter smile. They cover chipped or discolored teeth, fix gaps and uneven edges, and can even reshape or lengthen irregular teeth. Lumineers can even co... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to fold a napkin into a sail fold: 2 of 2
NAPKIN FOLDING: The Sail This is quite possibly the simplest folded napkin design of all. However, it works best with stiffer fabric napkins. For optimum results, napkins should be pressed and starched before folding. Lay a fabric napkin flat, decorative side down, on a counter or table. Fold the napkin in half, horizontally... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Egg nog: 2 of 2
EXTRAVAGANTLY EASY EGG NOG Carolers and Christmas revelers alike will flock to your holiday home for this delicious traditional yuletide beverage. Best of all, no one will know how easy it is to make, unless you tell them! This recipe makes ten (1/2 cup) servings. Feel free to double or triple the amounts, depending on the h... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing How to remove lint or fluff from your clothing: 2 of 2
Remember PEANUTS? Lucy was scared to death of lint balls, which appeared on Linus' beloved blanket. How can you get rid of lint and fluff on clothing and other fabrics? REMOVING LINT AND SPECKS Certainly, you can purchase store-bought lint rollers, which employ sticky-tape technology to grab lint balls from fabrics. Or save ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to fold a napkin into a standing fan fold: 2 of 2
NAPKIN FOLDING: The Standing Fan Lay a fabric napkin flat on a counter or table. (High-quality paper napkins may also be used, once you master the technique, but cloth ones work the best.) Fold it in half, horizontally, to form a vertical rectangle, with the fold on your left and the selvages (edges) on your right. Fold the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Toy reviews: Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum: 2 of 2
$15 is a small price to pay, if it means I don't have to handle bugs! Sure, it won't suck up a big hairy spider or a Monarch butterfly, but this little gadget will pick up plenty of creepy critters for kids to observe. Marketed for children three years and older, the Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum is quite a find, particularly f... More..
Jobs & Careers > International & Government Jobs An overview of jobs at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development: 2 of 2
WHAT IS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) exists to promote better housing for Americans. HUD works to develop housing initiatives, making homeownership possible, developing affordable housing options for lower-income families, and preventing hous... More..