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How to Make Halloween Decorations

Homemade Halloween decorations are a world away from the mass-produced flimsy plastic and paper dollar store offerings. Making your own decorations ensures a unique look, plus you can reuse items around your house that might otherwise go to waste. By making your own decorations with family and/or friends each year, you can look forward to an enjoyable Halloween tradition. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Decorating with Pumpkins Make a Jack O'Lantern . No Halloween would be complete without the iconic Jack O'Lantern in its various forms. The classic Jack O’Lantern is made by carving a pumpkin and placing a candle inside it, but here are some other ideas: Carve a disco ball pumpkin . This is a carved pumpkin with a twist and it throws light out from all over its many holes. It's a load of fun to make and people won't be able to resist making comments about it. You can make Jack O’Lanterns out of various fruits and veggies, including oranges , pomegranates , and peppers . ...

How to Make Marshmallow Fluff

Marshmallow fluff (also called marshmallow creme [1] ) is an American marshmallow confection that's creamy and rich. It's a type of spread that can be smeared on top of many foods to be eaten with. The possibilities are endless with this spread: Try adding it on cookies, graham crackers, sandwich bread, cupcakes, or on hot chocolate for a new twist to your meals. [ Edit ] Ingredients [ Edit ] Basic Marshmallow Fluff [2] ⅓ cup (90 grams / 3 ounces) water ¾ cup (180 grams / 6 ounces) granulated sugar ¾ cup (240 grams / 8 ounces) corn syrup 3 egg whites at room temperature ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) [ Edit ] Two Ingredient Marshmallow Fluff [3] 1 cup (240 ml) mini marshmallows or 10 jumbo-sized marshmallows 1 teaspoon (5 ml) corn or simple syrup [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Basic Marshmallow Fluff Pour the water, corn syrup, and sugar in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Over low heat, stir the ingredients together until the s...

How to Prune a Fruit Tree

Pruning stimulates tree growth, enhances fruit production, and gives a tree a proper shape. Wait until your tree is dormant to prune it. Always get rid of diseased, damaged, or dead branches. Discourage the growth of multiple trunks and inward-facing branches. Ensure your fruit tree gets adequate light to all its branches and avoid thick tangles of branches that inhibit fruit growth. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Knowing When to Prune Prune fruit trees in the winter. In the winter, your fruit tree is dormant (and therefore not producing any leaves or fruit). This makes it easier to target the areas you want to prune and promotes the best production possible. [1] Most fruit trees are best pruned during winter. Some trees, like orange trees, can be trimmed and pruned in early spring instead of winter. Prune dead or damaged limbs in the summer. While it's a good idea to routinely prune your fruit tree during the winter, you also want to do some light pruning in the summer if yo...

How to Get Over Fear of Commitment

A supportive guide on how to trust yourself and lean into a long-term relationship People with a fear of commitment may desire to give themselves fully to a relationship, but, perhaps due to past trauma, are afraid of being hurt. They pull away instead. If you are looking for help with your fear of commitment, it is recommended that you talk to a mental health professional who can help you make sense of your feelings. While you are working through the issues that created your commitment phobia, consider learning some ways to help navigate the dating world. Or, if you are already in a relationship, you could learn some ways to help work through some of your fears with your significant other. [1] [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Discovering the Reasons Behind Your Behavior Examine the reasons why you might be afraid of commitment. A fear of commitment is likely the result of past experiences. Consider what events in your life may have contributed to your fear. A therapist or close friend ma...