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How to Make a Pinata
In Mexico, a child’s birthday party is not complete unless there is a pinata, preferably two or three. You can purchase ready-made pinatas at most party stores, but making your own adds messy fun to party preparations. The other advantage of making your own pinata is that you and your child determine the design and color scheme.
Alternative Trick-or-Treat Activities
Halloween is a great holiday for children. The excitement of dressing up for the holiday, going to school and being around friends and family is overshadowed by just one thing: candy. Most children love it, and there’s no better time to stockpile a good supply of the stuff than on Halloween night with a few hours of trick-or-treating. But stories in the news about people placing harmful substances in the candy have put a damper on the fun of trick-or-treating, and many people have found other ways to enjoy the holiday without it.
How to Go Green During the Holidays
Green living extends to the holiday season as easily as it does to the other times of the year. Consumers who want to celebrate with a green holiday can start by eliminating excess during the season. Unpack the holiday supplies and decorations and take inventory before spending any money on holiday items you already have.
Can I Build Muscle With a Resistance Band?
You can build strong, lean muscles with a resistance band–no gym membership necessary. Michael Sena, personal trainer and author of “Lean Mom, Fit Family,” says that this rubber tube is one of his favorite work out products. It provides variable resistance, says Sena, to provide a challenge to the muscles without creating strain. The resistance band is affordable, portable, and easy to use at home to develop strong muscles. Always start by stretching your whole body to warm up those muscles before you jump into the exercises described below.
How to Wrap with a Gift Bag
Using gift bags to wrap gifts is less time-consuming than conventional gift wrappers. There is no need to do a lot of measuring, cutting and taping. Using gift bags is also environmentally friendlier than paper gift wrappers because they are reusable. These reasons are why many people prefer using them to wrap gifts. Gift bags come in different designs and sizes. There are gift bags made for birthdays, weddings, graduations, baptisms and many more. They also come in different materials, such as paper or fabric.