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How-To: Make Your Own Cardboard iPhone Dock

geeksugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:00:50 -0800

I was a little irritated when Apple didn't include a dock for the iPhone 3G. That, the $30 price tag, and general laziness are the reasons I still haven't bought one. I've been able to improvise when I need one, but these DIY instructions on how to make your own cardboard iPhone dock have made my day.

Get your cardstock or thin cardboard, download the provided (free) PDF, and watch the video to make your own too. The other perk besides the whole free thing? The design possibilities are endless — I'm already perusing the pretty cardstock at Paper Source!

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Strike a Yoga Pose: Locust Prep

FitSugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800

If you're looking for a unique way to increase flexibility in your spine, then you'll want to try Locust. The full pose is rather Cirque du Soleil-ish, with both feet extended in the air. It's extremely challenging since it requires both flexibility in the back and upper body strength, so let's ease into Locust with a relaxing prep pose.

Sanskrit Name: Viparita Salabhasana
English Translation: Inverted Locust
Also Called: Locust Prep

To learn how to do this

How-To: 14 Tips For Being a Gracious Guest

casasugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00:50 -0800

Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and remembering our blessings. Yesterday, I gave you tips on how to keep your cool if you're hosting Thanksgiving. But if you're spending Thanksgiving dinner as a guest, you have responsibilities as well! Perhaps the best way to thank your host family for their hard work is by acting like a gracious guest. Check out my 14 tips for being a guest they'll remember (in a good way) for years to come. Source

How-To: Orchestrate a Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dinner

YumSugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:00:17 -0800

Still deliberating over what to serve for Thanksgiving?

While it's true that there's less than 24 hours until the biggest meal of the year, don't let the timing deter you from preparing a fabulous feast that's still outrageously indulgent. Unless you reveal your secret, your guests won't know the difference between this meal and one that you spent days preparing. To get our top suggestions if you've only got a couple of hours to put everything together,

How-To: Make a Last-Minute Dinner Party Playlist

geeksugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:00:26 -0800

OK, you've got an hour to get the turkey out of the oven, mash the potatoes, prep the stuffing, not to mention setting the table for the people who are coming over for dinner. OMG the people! You need a party playlist asap!

When you're making a big important meal, the last thing you want to stress over is the dinner music. So you put off making the perfect playlist until now. Big deal — as long as you know some great last-minute ways to do it for you!

My current favorite music generator is iTunes Genius. Far better than iTunes's Party Shuffle, all you have to do is select one song whose tone you want for the party, and voila, 20 songs whose tone fits the party.

Not into iTunes? Plug in your laptop speakers and head over to Pandora or Last FM, both of which will provide you with "stations" that are exactly what you're looking for. Focus on that juicy turkey instead, and people will coo over that and your impeccable taste in music.

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How-To: Make a Simple Thanksgiving Garland

casasugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:45:47 -0800

If your family is anything like mine at Thanksgiving, there are likely a few kids running underfoot who'd love a planned activity. That's why this Thanksgiving leaf garland is so perfect: it gives kids a meaningful task, and is a quick enough project that you can make it before turkey hits the table.

Here's What You'll Need

This leaf template
Colored paper/construction paper
Twine, yarn, or string
Scissors
Double-sided tape
Pens or Pencils

To find out how to make it,

Get on the Ball: Bridge Single Leg Lifts

FitSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

If you're looking for a challenging way to strengthen and tone your quads and hamstrings, you're going to love doing single leg lifts on a exercise ball. All at once, you'll be working the quad and hip flexors of the lifting leg, but you'll also feel an incredible burn in the hamstring and glutes of the leg remaining on the ball. That's because it takes a tremendous amount of down pressure to keep the ball in place as you do your leg lifts.

To find out how to do this dynamic move

How-To: Combine Photos From Different People With Picasa

geeksugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:02:13 -0800

At the end of a holiday or party, several people usually end up with photos of their own from the same event — wouldn't it be great to combine them all easily? If you're a Picasa user, you can do it!

In Picasa, go to Settings and scroll down to "Allow me to upload photos by email." Check this box, and a field will appear, prompting you to enter a secret word. I choose words relevant to the holiday, such as "thanksgiving" — and Picasa will populate a new email address that appends to your Gmail address. For instance, if your Gmail address is "jane.doe@gmail.com", your unique Picasa address would be "jane.doe.thanksgiving@picasaweb.com."

This is the address you give out to your family, instructing them to simply email their photos to this address. Once they start emailing, everyone's photos will appear in your Drop Box on your Picasa page, and from there, you can combine them all in one special album!

How-To: Bohemian Double Braids (For Shorter, Layered Hair!)

bellasugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:00:17 -0800

Who else would have a bird feather in her hair but PetSugar? She was so inspired by Nicole Richie's earthy double braids that she set out with some bobby pins and rubber bands to create her own.
Worried that she didn't have enough hair to properly recreate the original look, she tweaked it and made it work. Get her modified version for shorter, layered hair when you

Yoga to Help You Digest on T-Day

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:30:00 -0800

With Thanksgiving coming up, I'm sure many of you are looking forward to chowing down. You may end up eating more than usual, and many of the foods may be richer or sweeter than you're used to having. Unfortunately that means you may have some discomfort in the tummy department. Here are some gentle stretches you can do to get some relief.

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