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Dandelion Tea for Weight Loss

Many gardeners loathe dandelions because they are some of the most notorious weeds around. However, dandelions are not just garden pests, they have medicinal and health benefits, too. Widely used as a salad green, the dandelion has roots, leaves and flowers that are an effective diuretic and liver tonic. In addition, drinking dandelion tea can aid in losing weight.

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Thanksgiving Centerpieces to Make

Many Thanksgiving gatherings tend to take place around a dinner table, which makes presentation an important factor. Your Thanksgiving centerpiece should complement the rest of your table decor, including linens and dinnerware. Create a festive centerpiece that reflects the style of your gathering and allows for easy conversation across the table.

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Preschool Matching Games

Although commercial matching games for preschoolers are readily available from toy stores, you can make many kinds of matching games yourself. Most matching games for preschoolers follow the same pattern; you simply place the cards face down in a grid and let children take turns looking for matches by turning over two cards at a time. They keep matching cards they find and lose their turn when they fail to make a match.

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Hanging Crafts for Kids

Make a craft with children that they can proudly put on display, either by hanging it from the wall or hanging it in a window. You do not have to be an expert on crafting to make most projects, and most are suitable even for young children. As always, supervise kids when they are handling scissors or other sharp objects. You may need to be the one who cuts things if your child has difficulty or is too young to handle scissors properly.

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How to Decorate Ceilings for Parties

When you are decorating for a party, don’t forget the ceiling. A decorated ceiling envelopes your guests in your theme. Let your guests step into a new world with hanging, bouncing decorations overhead. If you can reach your ceiling with a step stool or small ladder, you can decorate it with any theme you want. Grab a friend to help you when hanging items. Let her hand you each item while you hang it so you don’t have to worry about reaching or stretching from the ladder.