If you have stage fright, or the anxiety or fear of speaking in public, you aren’t alone. Stage fright or performance anxiety is a natural phenomenon and part of the human flight or fight instinct to keep us from getting hurt. The good news is that one can completely overcome stage fright. Here are some tips to help you overcome stage fright when singing, … [Read more...]

Beautifully folded napkins welcome your guests to the table and add a finishing touch to its setting. Today we will be covering step-by-step instructions for basic napkin folding so you can impress your guests at Thanksgiving, Christmas or other events. 1. Fan shaped/Goblet fan This style is also known as Lady Windemere’s fan. You can use these steps … [Read more...]

Chess is a mind game with endless permutations, outcomes and algorithms. Whether you are new to it, intermediate, or even if you have a few years of experience; it’s almost impossible to learn all the situations you may come across and ways to counter them. If you’re new to chess, you need to learn how to achieve a good position early on in the game and also … [Read more...]

Beeswax is produced by worker bees; it is the freshly made light yellow waxy substance that gets darker as it oxidizes. Today, beeswax has hundreds of uses such as candles, soap, cosmetics, beauty and skin care as well as medicines. Let us take a look at some easy ways you can have fun with beeswax. Beeswax uses in beauty Beeswax is used in making … [Read more...]

Camping is fun and if you are planning to do it, then these tent camping tips and tricks are sure to help you camp like a pro. 1. Choose the right tent Tents come in various shapes and sizes. You can buy weather or season specific tents made especially for spring, summer or autumn camping. Firstly, you need to decide how big your tent ought to be. You can … [Read more...]

Christmas is round the corner and you’d better sharpen those gift wrapping skills so you can impress everyone with beautiful gifts wrapped like the pros! 1. Before you start When wrapping the gift, never place it on the carpet. Always use a clean, hard surface to place the wrapping paper and the gifts. This can help you avoid wrinkles and get sharp edges. … [Read more...]

Accidents do happen and one of the most common ones that occur when fixing stuff around the house or doing something creative is gluing oneself to oneself. Super glue binds strongly to the skin and clothes and can present considerable problems while removing it. Today we will study some easy ways to remove super glue from plastic, metals, skin, clothes, … [Read more...]

It is very important to avoid boredom and loneliness especially if you have been diagnosed with depression or are trying to quit smoking or other addictions. Staying busy and distracted is very important in order to avoid thoughts and actions that lead to cravings, negativity and other harmful behaviors. So let us take a look at some ways to overcome boredom … [Read more...]

The chainsaw is an effective tool but it can also be dangerous if not used correctly. If you are using the chainsaw for the first time, make sure you read its instruction manual thoroughly. It is also a good idea to practice using the tool on a small stump or log of wood first before attempting any other more serious job. Here are some easy ways to use a … [Read more...]

It is never too late to learn to cook. Many successful cooks actually have actually started in their 30s and gone from learning how to boil an egg to hosting successful restaurants or food stalls. Learning to cook is a process and of course there are bound to be mistakes in the beginning. But these mistakes will help you get better and learn along the way. … [Read more...]

Did you know that there are over 17,000 species of butterflies in the world? A butterfly can add tons of beauty to this ugly world. Many people keep a hobby of maintaining a butterfly garden or butterfly spa. You really need not do anything special in order to attract butterflies to your garden. If your garden has plants and flowers which butterflies love; … [Read more...]

Bees are crucial to our survival; we need them more than they need us. They help pollination of native plants to ensure the survival of these species. Bees are especially critical for the survival of mankind as scientists estimate that human race will be destroyed if bees die. Now that spring is almost here, let us study some easy ways to save bees using the … [Read more...]