| How to Bob for Apples Posted: 28 Oct 2018 01:00 AM PDT Bobbing for apples is a traditional autumnal game enjoyed by people of all ages. It requires nothing more than a large tub of water, enough apples to cover the surface, and a group of people willing to get their faces soaking wet. A variation of the game includes hanging apples from strings and attempting to catch them with your teeth as they swing and sway. Each game is a lot of fun to play, and they are great activities for your next Halloween party. EditPlaying the Classic Game - Find a suitable tub. You can use a bucket, a cooler, a basin, or a bin, as long as it is big enough to hold water and apples. Wash the tub first, then place it on a table or cart that is strong enough to hold it when it is full of water. The top should be about waist-high to participants in the game.
- You could also place the tub on the ground and have participants kneel down to bob for apples.
- Fill the tub with cool water. You don't want the water to be too cold or too hot because people will be sticking their heads in it. Fill the tub about 3/4 full. Take care not to overfill so that water won't be sloshing and splashing out—much.
- If you're playing inside, place towels underneath the tub and around the base so that the floor won't get wet.
- Float several apples in the water. Put as many as will fit in your tub, but not so many that the apples don't move: you want it to be a bit of a challenge. You can choose to put apples in for all the participants, or refill the tub as you go along.
- Another idea is to have the same number of apples (e.g., 5 apples) in the tub for each player's turn.
- Choose smaller varieties of apples for children so it will be easier for them to sink their teeth into the apple.
- Plan on 1-2 apples per player, as some might get bites taken out of them but not removed from the tub with a player's teeth.
- Select the order of players. You could do this by age, such as allowing the youngest person to go first, or alphabetically, or choose a random order. Alternatively, if you have a big enough tub, everyone can start at the same time and the first person to catch an apple in their teeth is the winner.[1]
- Catch an apple with your teeth. Each player must try to grab an apple with only their teeth -- you can't use your hands! Sink your teeth into the flesh, or try to catch the stem in your teeth. You must get the apple out of the tub using only your teeth, so if you drop it and it falls back into the tub you'll have to try again.
- A trick is to hold your breath and push the apple all the way down to the bottom of the tub before attempting to bite it. The side can work too, but it is trickier!
- Keep your hands behind your back while bobbing. You are not allowed to use your hands for bobbing, so each player must keep their hands behind their back at all times. If a player touches the apple with their hands, their turn will not count and they must start over.
- Keep track of how long it takes each player to get their apple. To find out who can get their apple the quickest, time each player's turn. You can have the other players count "1000 one, 1000 two," etc. while the player is bobbing. Or, use a stopwatch to keep track of how long it takes each player to get their apple.
- Set a time limit, such as 2 minutes, for each player. If you have time, players who didn't get an apple on their first turn may go again.
- Select the winner. The person who catches an apple in the quickest time is the winner. You could hand out prizes like caramel apples, popcorn balls, candy, or ribbons.
- Clean up. Give a towel to each player so they can dry off. Remove any remaining apples and empty the tub of water.
EditPlaying a Variation of the Game - Tie string to apple stems. Select apples with long stems so that you are easily able to tie a string to the stem. Make a double knot and be sure the string is tied tightly.[2]
- Vary the lengths of the strings. Each player should have an apple that rests at chin-height, so you may want to measure your players before hanging the apples.[3]
- Hang the apples. You can hang the apples from a tree branch or a swing set. A clothesline may even work if it is high enough above the player's heads. Hang the apples so they dangle in front of each player.[4]
- Try to bite the apple. You cannot use your hands, so be sure each player keeps their hands behind their back. Attempt to bite the apple while it dangles on the string. This is harder than it seems, as the apple will swing around while you are attempting to nab it.[5]
- Select a winner. The first person to grab the apple in their teeth is the winner. You could hand out prizes such as candy, bubbles, or chalk.
- Between players, remove bitten apples from the tub and replace them with fresh ones. You could ask each player to take out his or her bitten apple at the end of each round.
- Allow each player to eat the apple they tried to nab.
- To make the game harder, take the stems off the apples before bobbing (when playing with water).
- If you want to vary the fruit, try other floating fruits, such as oranges, pears, or peaches.
- Do not allow sick people to play.
- Always supervise children bobbing for apples. Do not let a child stick his or her head under the water for a long period of time.
- If you have braces, you may not want to bob for apples. The front brackets could be torn off, or you could hurt your teeth.
- Germs can be passed from person to person through the water. Therefore, the tub of water that is full of apples is also full of germs! Keep in mind that bobbing for apples is a centuries-old pastime, so the likelihood of you getting very sick from playing the game is slim.
EditThings You'll Need - Apples (1-2 per player)
- Container such as a bucket, metallic tub, basin, etc.
- Water
- Towels
- Tree branch, swing set, or clothesline to hang apples from
- String
- Prizes like caramel apples, popcorn balls, candy, bubbles, chalk, or ribbons
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| How to Recycle Running Shoes Posted: 27 Oct 2018 05:00 PM PDT Running shoes don't last forever. But once you get a new pair, what do you do with your old, worn-out sneakers? Often they pile up in your closet or end up in the landfill, but that's not the only possible fate for your old shoes. You can recycle them so the materials will get reused, or donate them to help someone in need. You can even keep your old shoes and repurpose them into crafty new projects! EditUsing a Shoe Recycling Program - Find a shoe recycling program near you. Some shoe manufacturers have set up programs to take your old, unwanted sneakers and repurpose the materials.[1]
- Find the brand name of your shoes. Look it up on Google or call the manufacturer to find out if that company runs a shoe recycling program.
- If your brand doesn't run its own recycling program, look for programs that accept shoes made by any company. For example, you can return any athletic shoes to Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe program, whether or not the shoes were made by Nike.[2]
- Learn the program's conditions. Some programs might require that you wash the shoes before dropping them off. Some might only accept shoes in a certain condition.
- For example, Patagonia only recycles their own products and asks that you wash them first.[3]
- Ask shoe stores near you if they recycle shoes. Many companies which run recycling programs receive old shoes at their different retail locations. Call nearby shoe stores or look on their websites to find out if they offer this service.[4]
- Even if the shoe store doesn't offer a recycling service, there's a good chance someone who works there can point you in the right direction.
- Drop off your shoes! Bring your shoes to the store and ask where you can leave them. A customer service worker will help guide you to the right place.
- Mail your shoes to a shoe recycling center. If there are no stores near you which partner with shoe recycling programs, don't despair! You can ship your old shoes to many recycling centers. Use the internet or call a recycling program to learn its mailing address.
- Box up your shoes or take them to a post office to have them packaged.
- Pay the required postage, and say goodbye to your old shoes![5]
EditDonating Old Shoes - Assess the condition of your shoes. If they are still in fair condition, consider donating them. Maybe your shoes don't fit your feet perfectly or are too worn out for your taste, but that doesn't mean they've achieved their full potential. As long as they haven't started to fall apart yet, someone else might still be happy to wear them![6]
- Find a donation center. Ask someone in your community or look on the internet to find out if there is a clothing donation center near you. Look for local shops or thrift stores that are known to take donations, like Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Value Village.[7]
- Contact a local food bank or shelter. Ask any organization which supports the poor or homeless if they accept donations of used shoes.
- Some religious organizations also run charity programs. Ask a local church, temple, or another organization if they can help you donate used shoes.
- Consider a charity program which deals specifically with shoes.[8] Programs like Soles4Souls, One World Running, Share Your Soles, Give Your Sole, and more seek to distribute used shoes to people in need.[9]
- Drop off your shoes at the donation center. Once you've chosen a store or program where yu donate your shoes to, find out if and when you can drop them off in person or mail your shoes to them.
EditRepurposing Parts of Old Shoes - Research crafty ideas for repurposing shoes. Depending on the condition, material, and appearance of your shoes, there could be many fun options for repurposing them! To get inspired, use websites like Pinterest, YouTube, and pages devoted to upcycling and DIY crafts.
- Assess the potential of your shoes. What do you like about them? If you think they're cute, turn them into something you can keep in your house or give as a gift. If they're stained and worn, consider how the materials could be used in your garden or garage.
- Take the laces off to use as spare string. Since they're probably already dirty but fairly strong, old shoelaces are great to use in the garden to tie up plant limbs, bundle wood, or hang a birdfeeder.[10]
- If you want to use your shoelaces indoors, you can wash and dry them with your laundry. Once they're clean, you can use them to tie up an old belt, or loop them through the ends of kitchen utensils so you can hang them on the wall.
- If you have several shoelaces, you can string them together to make an indoor plant hanger or weave them into a homemade purse strap, keychain, or bracelet.
- Turn shoe soles into stepping stones for your garden. If your shoes are in ugly or bad shape but the soles are intact and sturdy, they can still be useful![11]
- Cut just the soles off and remove the rest of the material.
- Turn the soles upside down and place them in your garden wherever you want to have stepping stones.
- Use anchor pins or garden stakes to pierce through each sole from above. This will attach the soles to the ground, keeping them in place.
- Turn an old shoe into a planter. Boots are classic repurposed plant pots; growing plants in your old sneakers may have a different aesthetic, but it can still be cute, quirky, and thrifty![12]
- Poke holes in the soles of the shoes for drainage using a screwdriver, a wide nail, or a drill.
- Fill the shoe almost all the way with potting mix.
- Plant a seed or two in the soil, or transplant a small potted plant into the shoe.
- It's generally a good idea to choose a smaller plant that won't outgrow the shoe, such as certain herbs, small flowers, or succulents.[13]
- Turn a large, sturdy shoe into a birdhouse. Nail the entire shoe to a tree trunk, with the sole facing the tree and the toes pointing down. Put some birdseed in the shoe, and wait for birds to come check it out.[14]
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| How to Fold a Map Posted: 27 Oct 2018 09:00 AM PDT Maps are essential navigation tools, but they can be bulky and hard to carry. Knowing how to properly fold a map will save you time and energy by allowing you to access it more easily, as well as conveniently carry it long distances in small spaces, such as your pocket or backpack. EditUsing an Accordion Fold - Lay your map face-up on a flat surface. Clear a surface that is a comfortable height so you can reach all four corners of the map without straining. Use a surface that is large enough that the entire map fits on it when laid out flat.
- If the map is hanging off the edges of the surface, it will be more difficult to fold evenly.
- Fold your map in half crosswise. To do this, position the West side of the map on your left and the East side on your right. Take the West side of the map and fold it over directly on top of the East side. Carefully line up the edges of the map, then press down to create a crease.
- Use a ruler or a roller for a sharper crease.[1]
- Unfold the map and lay it out flat. If the crease is not sharp enough or is not centered, re-fold the map until you have two equal sections that are clearly divided by a sharp crease. You should now have a single, sharp crease down the middle of the map.
- Fold one of the outer edges inward to touch the center crease. Folding in the same direction (crosswise), line up the edge of the map with the crease you just made. Once the edges are lined up properly, press down on the fold to make a new crease.
- Grab the outer edge of the section you just folded. Fold this section back toward you and line up the edges. Once the edges are lined up properly, fold it down and make a sharp crease.
- This fold should be half the width of the last fold.
- Flip the map face-down. Do not unfold the folds you just made. Bring the folded outer edge back to the middle crease. Line the edges up carefully, and use your roller, ruler, or fingers to fold down the edge.
- It may help to position the map vertically, so that you are directly in front of the part of the map you've been folding.[2]
- Flip the map back to the front. Position the map so that the unfolded side is facing you. Half of the map should now have four vertical fan folds, and the other half should have none.[3]
- Repeat steps 4-6 for the second half of the map. When working on the second half, you can either unfold the section you just folded or leave the folds as they are. When you are finished, the map will have 8 equal, vertical panels.
- Fold the map in thirds, crosswise, to save space. If your map is still taking up too much space after folding it accordion-style, you can make it smaller by folding it into thirds.
- If your map has a front panel, use that as a guide for where to make your first fold. The second fold should be the same size as the first. Make sure the front panel ends up on top.
- If your map does not have an obvious front panel, fold each end at approximately from the edge.[4]
EditMaking Your Map Pocket-Sized - Place your map face-up on a large, flat surface. Make sure the surface is at a comfortable height so you can reach all four corners of the map without straining. Use a surface that is large enough to support the entire map.
- If the edges are hanging off the surface, it will be more difficult to fold it neatly.
- Note the different places where the name is located on the map. Position the map in front of you so the map's name is located in both the top right and bottom left corners. You'll be using these to guide your folds.
- Using the name of the map to guide your folds will ensure that the name of the map is facing up when it's closed. This way, if you have multiple maps, you will be able to locate the map you're looking for without having to open them all.[5]
- Fold the top right corner of the map face-down on the top left corner. Carefully line up the edges and press down on the fold to create a sharp crease. You should now have a single crosswise fold in the center of the map. The front of the map should not be visible after this fold.
- Use a ruler or roller to create a sharper crease.
- Bring the same edge halfway back toward the outside of the map. Line the edges up carefully, then fold the crease down. The front of the map should now be facing upward.
- Flip the map upside down and position the unfolded edge in front of you. Do not unfold the part of the map you just folded. Fold this edge of the map halfway back, identical to the fold you just made.
- Your map should now be folded into four equal quarters.[6]
- Re-locate the names on the top and bottom of the folded map. You may need to flip the map over to find the names. Keep your map folded and position your map so the names are facing up.
- Fold the map in half so that the top name touches the bottom name. Don't open the folds you've already made. Instead, fold it down the middle of all four quadrants. Line the edges up carefully, then press down to create a sharp crease.
- After this fold, the map names should no longer be visible.
- Peel the section you just folded halfway back toward the outside edge. Line the edges up carefully, then press down on the crease. Flip the map over and repeat the same fold on the other side of the map. Both names should now be facing up.
- You can now conveniently see the name of the map while it's folded, no matter which way you look at it. This is especially helpful when you have multiple maps, because you don't have to open them all to find the specific map you're looking for.[7]
- If your map is still too big, try cutting the edges off. Just make sure you don't cut off important reference material you may need, such as the scale or key.[8]
- Carry your map in a waterproof bag, such as a Ziploc baggy, to protect it from weather damage.[9]
- Never use a map while driving! Always have a passenger navigate for you or pull the car to a stop before using a map.
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