| How to Wear Crocs Posted: 22 Sep 2020 01:00 AM PDT It's easy to tell why Crocs are such a hit with both casual and die hard footwear fans as soon as you put them on. Because of their clunky, cartoonish design, however, it's not always so easy to pull them off. If you're the fashion-forward type but aren't willing to sacrifice comfort for the sake of style, you can incorporate your cozy, cushioned Crocs into a variety of outfits by pairing them with items like slim-cut jeans, hats, and in matching colors. [Edit]Pairing Crocs with Other Clothing Items - Wear slim-cut pants to showcase the shape of your Crocs. Skinny, straight, and fitted bootcut styles tend to do the best job of highlighting your slip-ons without looking like you're modeling them ironically. Looser trousers that taper near the ankles can be a good choice, too. If you're going to wear Crocs, you might as well display them proudly![1]
- Crocs also make a good match for capris and rolled or high-ankled slacks that make the contours of the shoe fully visible.[2]
- Fashion experts recommend not wearing Crocs with flared jeans or excessively baggy bottoms. As awkward as some people think they look already, it's even more awkward to keep them partially covered.
- Frame your Crocs with mid-length shorts, dresses, and skirts. As with longer pants, your goal with shorter garments is to achieve just the right leg-to-shoe ratio. Styles that hit just below the knee are a winner in this department—they allow the eye to transition seamlessly from top to bottom with no jarring gaps.[3]
- The higher your hemline, the more of a no-man's-land there will be between your bottoms and your shoes.
- Similarly, extra-long items often hang a little too low, but not low enough to create the streamlined profile of capris. This can cause you to look stunted as a result.
- Put on a hat to balance out your bulky shoes. Crocs are almost comically large compared to most shoes, which means you could run the risk of looking bottom-heavy if you don't have much going on up top. The right piece of headgear can not only complete the look you're going for but restore order to your head-foot dynamic.[4]
- Styles with wide brims will help cancel out the appearance of mismatched proportions.
- Pass on things like flat-bills, beanies, and novelty hats, as these are more likely to feed into the juvenile look that's commonly associated with the shoes.
- Make sure your Crocs match the rest of your outfit. No matter what you decide to wear your Crocs with, it's important to treat at them as part of a comprehensive ensemble, like any other accessory. As a rule, you want to prioritize colors that go together and steer clear of those that don't, but ultimately the combinations you go with will depend on your own personal sense of style.[5]
- Solid black and white shoes will be the easiest to coordinate with a wide range of other clothing items.
- Save your Crocs for casual outfits only. Crocs are about as laid back as it gets. For this reason, it's best to avoid wearing them with button-down shirts, slacks, formal blouses, and anything else that's remotely dressy. If not matched wisely, they could even make in-between items like polo shirts seem sloppy.[6]
- Crocs fall into the same basic category as flip flops. If you wouldn't wear flip flops to a particular place or event, play it safe and leave the Crocs at home, too.
- Don't use designer jeans or chinos try to bridge the gap between casual and dressy. You'll only end up looking like you don't know how to dress yourself.
[Edit]Making Your Crocs Look More Natural - Pick out Crocs in a neutral color if you want to keep them low key. Inconspicuous shades like black, white, and navy blue will help make sure your footwear doesn't look too out of place with the rest of your wardrobe. Gray, brown, olive green, and similar earth tones might also serve to tie together outfits that have a more neutral palette.
- Crocs' patented bulbous, chunky design is instantly recognizable, so picking up a pair in lime green or fuchsia will only make them stand out even more.
- Stick to simple, monochromatic outfits to avoid looking overly busy. Since Crocs often come in bold colors, sporting a pair with a lot of eye-catching hues, patterns, or designs could have a somewhat tacky effect. Let vibrant Crocs lend or complement the main color scheme for your outfit and keep your other garments understated, or vice-versa.[7]
- If you bought your Crocs in a neutral color, you'll have quite a bit more leeway when it comes to choosing an outfit.
- Add some volume to your hair to offset the size of your shoes. Another way to avoid looking like a toddler who tried on mom or dad's slippers is to place more emphasis on your head and face. Try pulling your hair up into a high ponytail or oversized messy bun, or teasing it out to give it a little extra dimension.[8]
- If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, let it come out to play in all its glory to balance out your base.
- More formal hairstyles like tight buns and elaborate updos may look odd above a pair of squishy, brightly-colored Crocs.
- Rock your Crocs with confidence. Crocs sometimes get a bad rap in the fashion world for being ugly, childish, or impractical, but don't let this discourage you from being seen in your favorite pair. At the end of the day, they're just shoes. Just stand tall and savor the luxurious feeling they give your feet![9]
- The best way to pull off any type of clothing is to make sure you're wearing it rather than the other way around.
[Edit]Wearing Crocs for Various Activities and Situations - Reach for your Crocs when you need to run errands. Crocs are perfect for casual tasks like checking the mail, walking the dog, or making a spur-of-the-moment trip to the grocery store. Their open heel and spacious footbed make them a breeze to slip on and off, and they're supportive enough to stand and walk in for long periods of time.[10]
- Crocs can also be super handy when you're headed to the pool or a yoga class.
- Throw on some Crocs before working in the yard. Many gardening enthusiasts love the feeling of freedom and convenience that Crocs offer. Unlike other shoes, they won't stain when they get muddy. All it takes is a quick cleaning to get them looking as good as new again.[11]
- When you're finished for the day, simply hose off or wipe down your Crocs and set them aside until you need them again.
- Crocs don't provide much in the way of stability, so they may not be the best choice for serious outdoor labour like mowing, weed eating, or anything else that calls for sure footing.
- Switch to Crocs to stay comfortable at work. Crocs are popular choice of footwear in many fast-paced industries, including healthcare, food service, and hospitalities. If you're accustomed to spending hours on your feet every day, they may be just the thing you need to relieve your tired, aching feet.[12]
- Before you show up to your place of employment in a brand new pair of Crocs, double-check the dress code to make sure they're an acceptable form of footwear.
- Crocs may be a no-go at workplaces that require closed-toed shoes due to their partially open construction.[13]
- Wear Crocs for wet and water-based activities. Crocs were originally designed as a boating shoe. This means that both the insole and outsole are molded for maximum traction. They're grippy enough to handle anything from a leisurely stroll on a rainy day to a hardcore kayaking session.[14]
- Crocs dry much faster other types of footwear because of their slick rubbery material and many drainage holes.[15]
- The holes that allow Crocs to drain so quickly can also prove to be a downside if your goal is to keep your feet dry. In this case, you'll be better off gearing up with a proper pair of rain boots.
- Invest in a pair of fleece-lined Crocs to stay warm in the winter. There's no need to limit your footwear selection to stiff, heavy boots when the weather starts to turn cold. Lined Crocs make it possible to enjoy the same signature comfort that the brand is famous for with an added layer of heat-trapping insulation for a cozier feel.[16]
- You can even go clomping through the snow in your fleece-lined Crocs thanks to their fully waterproof uppers.
- In addition to shoe stores, you can often find Crocs at convenience stores, gardening centers, and even hardware shops.
- A pair of Crocs classic clogs will only run you around $30, making them as affordable as they are wearable.
[Edit]Warnings - While you may be tempted to wear your Crocs all day, leaving them on for too long can lead to soreness and discomfort. Be sure to switch out your slip-ons for a more supportive type of footwear if you plan on being on your feet for more than about an hour at a time.
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| How to Grow Onions in Water Posted: 21 Sep 2020 05:00 PM PDT Growing onions in water is a great way to reuse kitchen scraps, not to mention a fun activity that helps kids learn about vegetables. This method offers a front-row seat to plant growth, as you can watch the roots extend into the water and observe the sprout growing out of the onion top. The assembly of this project is super simple; all you need are some onions, a clear glass, and some fresh water. While onions can grow this way for a few weeks on your windowsill, you'll want to eventually replant the bulbs in soil in order for the vegetable to grow to maturity. [Edit]Growing Bulb Onions in Water - Fill a clear glass or jar with water. Pour tap or filtered water into your clear jar until it is almost entirely filled with water.[1]
- Be sure to use a glass or jar that has a smaller circumference than the onion so that the onion doesn't fall into the water.
- Poke four toothpicks, equally spaced, around the circumference of an onion. In order for the onion to sit above the water without falling in, you will need to make sure the vegetable is supported. Make sure the toothpicks are placed just slightly below the middle of the onion.[2]
- Preferably you'll want to use an onion that has already sprouted. An onion that has already begun the growth process will have an easier time growing in water.
- If you want to forgo the toothpick method, you can fill a clear glass jar nearly to the top with small rocks or pebbles. Then, place the onion on top of the pebbles, and fill the jar with water ensuring that just the roots and base of the onion are covered with liquid.[3]
- Set the onion, roots down, on top of the glass with the toothpicks resting on the rim. The roots and base of the onion should be immersed in water. This way, the roots will be able to drink up water so the onion can grow, while the rest of the onion will be surrounded by air to avoid rotting.[4]
- Take time to make sure the toothpicks are properly supporting the onion so it doesn't fall into the water. At this point, you may need to push the toothpicks in further to be sure the onion doesn't get wet.
- Place the glass and onion onto a windowsill that gets plenty of sunlight. Onions need a lot of sunlight to grow. You also want to make sure you don't forget about the onion, so find a nice sunny windowsill in a busy part of your home.[5] Now, all that's left is to wait and watch your onion to grow. Over a week, you will see the roots elongate into the water, and a green sprout will rise from the top.
- Regularly change the water before it gets murky or smelly to prevent rotting. To do this, gently lift out the onion, replace the water, and place the onion back onto the top of the jar.
- Cut the entire green sprout from the top of the onion to use as an edible garnish. A beautiful green sprout will begin to emerge from the top of the onion within a few days. The entire sprout is edible and has a deliciously sharp and herbal taste. Take scissors and cut the green sprout from the top of the onion, then cut it into thin strips. Add the cut pieces to soup or salad as a tasty garnish.[6]
- Plant the onion in soil when you notice a flower stem emerging from the top. Growing an onion in water is a really fun way to watch the early steps of vegetable growth. However, the onion cannot grow this way forever. After a few weeks, a flower stem will emerge. At this point, you can either plant the entire onion in soil, or just discard the onion.[7] After the onion has started to flower, it can no longer grow in water and must be potted in soil.
[Edit]Reviving Green Onion Scraps in Water - Slice whole green onions where the white stalk meets the green leaf. Perhaps you already have a pile of cut green onions that you were going to throw away. If so, great! Just use those. If not, grab a fresh bunch of green onions (also known as scallions or spring onions) and carefully use a knife or scissors to make the proper cut.[8]
- At this point, you should have a piece of white bulb around the size of an adult's pinky finger. It's okay if there is a bit of green left as well.
- Use the discarded green onion bits as an ingredient. Green onions make an excellent garnish on top of dishes like ramen noodles or tacos. Slice it thinly and sprinkle over your meal to brighten up the dish wish color and flavor.
- Place the green onion scraps root down into a clear glass. Find a glass or jar that is relatively narrow, so that the green onion scraps will be supported and held up vertically.[9] These will be growing on your windowsill for a while, so you may want to use a decorative glass or a vase that will look nice in your kitchen.
- You can use a rubber band to tie the bunch together to provide additional support.
- One of the best parts about growing kitchen scraps is being able to watch them grow, so be sure to use a clear vessel so you can watch the magic happen.
- Add enough water to cover the roots of the green onion stalks. You want the roots to be completely immersed in water, but pouring water a little higher up will make sure the green onions don't use up all the water before you have time to refill it.[10]
- You can use tap or filtered water for your green onions, just make sure it is clean, fresh water.
- Place the glass filled with green onions on a sunny windowsill. Now, all you need for your green onions to grow is sunlight and time.[11]
- Placing the green onions on a windowsill in your kitchen (or somewhere you walk past often) will give them enough light to grow while making sure you don't forget about them.
- Replace the water every 3 to 5 days. The onions will drink up the water you've provided them, so keep a watchful eye on the water level so that they don't dry out.[12] After a few days, remaining water can get murky or develop a bad smell. If that happens, dump it out and refill your glass with clean water.
- Remove the green onions when they have tripled in size. Within a few days, you will notice that green stalks are sprouting out of the white bulbs. Once they grow to about long, remove the stalks from the water.[13]
- Cut the green sprigs off the stalk or plant the entire bulb in soil. The green onions will only grow so tall. Once the green stalk is or more, you can either cut off the green stalk and use the green onion as an ingredient, or you can plant the entire thing in soil (roots, white bulb, and green stalk) and continue to watch it grow.[14]
- If you cut the green part off the stalk at this point, you can place the bulb back in clean water, and it will regrow. Although this will work once or twice, within a few cycles the plant will stop growing.[15]
- Use fresh onions and avoid onions that have mold or that have started to rot. Since the onions are submerged in water, any mold or rot will continue to spread throughout the rest of the bulb.
- Frequently prune the onion leaves when it is long to promote growth to new sprouts.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Growing Bulb Onions - An onion (sprouted are best)
- Toothpicks or small rocks
- A clear glass or jar
- Clean water
[Edit]Reviving Green Onions - A bunch of green onions
- A narrow glass cup
- Clean water
- A knife or scissors
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| How to Decorate with Leaves Posted: 21 Sep 2020 09:00 AM PDT Leaves are a great tool for decorating, especially during the months when they're changing colors. You might use fake leaves to decorate your home or opt for real ones that you pick off of your trees. Use the leaves to create centerpieces for tables, make wall hangings, or even paint them to change their color or add flair. With just a little bit of time and some creativity, you can easily turn regular leaves into great decorations. [Edit]Creating Decorations for Tables - Put tall branches of leaves in a vase for a bold decoration. Fill a vase with fake branches that have leaves attached, or find your own branches from a tree in your yard. Choose leaf branches that have lots of autumn colored leaves on them like reds, yellows, or oranges for the best-looking arrangement.[1]
- Place the vase full of leaves in the center of your table for a great centerpiece.
- Choose branches that are covered in all green leaves, if desired.
- Write names on leaves to use them as place cards. Use a metallic paint pen in gold, silver, or another bold color to write people's names on each leaf. Set each leaf in front of a seat at the table to use them as creative place cards for holiday meals or other communal gatherings.[2]
- Write the name on the prettier side of the leaf.
- Pick out leaves that are sturdy and flat so they're easier to write on.
- Choose autumn leaves in yellows or oranges for a pop of color.
- Use leaves and Mod Podge to create a decorative bowl. Decide how big you'd like your leaf bowl to be and find a bowl at home this same size. Flip over this bowl and cover the bottom and sides with wax paper or cling wrap. Attach leaves to the sides of the bowl using clear craft glue or Mod Podge, using a paint brush or foam brush to apply the glue. Once the leaves are dry, remove the paper or cling wrap to reveal your sturdy leaf bowl.[3]
- Pick out a combination of red, orange, yellow, and green leaves for an autumn-inspired bowl.
- Don't put liquids or foods in this bowl. Place things like napkins, balls, pinecones, or other decorative items in the bowl.
- Label foods or drinks with leaves for a creative display. This works well if you have a buffet-style gathering or just want to label a few items that look similar such as types of wine. Use a permanent marker or metallic paint pen to write the names of each food or drink on a separate leaf before placing the leaf in front of its corresponding item.[4]
- Choose leaves that are light-colored (like yellow, orange, or red ones) so the writing is visible if you use a dark colored marker.
- Attach leaves to mason jars to make creative candle holders. Pick out colorful, bendable leaves in any colors that you'd like—the thinner the leaf, the better. Hold a leaf to the side of the mason jar and cover it with clear glue or Mod Podge. Attach more leaves to the outside of the jar, wait for it to dry, and place a candle in the jar.[5]
- Choosing leaves that bend easily will help them cling to the curves of the jar.
- Use a paint brush or foam brush to spread a layer of clear glue or Mod Podge under and over the leaves to keep them in place.
- This is a great autumn decoration that you can display on your dining room table or end tables.
- Cover the jar with green leaves for a decoration you can use during any season.
- Create a garland out of leaves for a tabletop runner. String together many leaves by creating a small hole in each leaf near the stem and sliding ribbon, twine, or clear cording through it. If you don't want to string the leaves, place them so they're overlapping one another, piling them up so they create a runway down the center of the table.[6]
- Use a hole punch for uniform holes.
- Create an autumn garland using colorful leaves, or opt for a spring or summer garland by choosing green leaves only.
- Attach leaves to pumpkins for a fun autumn decoration. Pick out colorful fall leaves that bend easily and that can wrap around the pumpkin's sides. Use Mod Podge or clear craft glue to attach the leaves to the pumpkin with a paintbrush, brushing the glue onto the back of the leaf before placing it on the pumpkin.[7]
- If you cover the whole pumpkin with lots of leaves, apply a coat of Mod Podge or glue over all of the leaves once they're placed so they don't move.
[Edit]Hanging the Leaves - Create a wreath out of leaves to hang on a door. Purchase a foam or other type of wreath from a craft store that has a flat surface for you to decorate. Attach your leaves to the wreath using hot glue, applying a dab or two of the hot glue to the back of the leaf before securing it on the wreath. Layer the leaves over each other slightly for a beautiful decoration.[8]
- Pick out different colored leaves in red, orange, or yellow for a vibrant wreath or opt for a solid-colored wreath instead.
- Use fake leaves or real leaves, depending on your preferences.
- Frame leaves to hang them on the wall as art. Choose a leaf or two that you love, whether real or fake, and place them in a picture frame. Set a piece of paper in the frame as a background for the leaf, or pick out a double-sided glass frame for the leaf so you can see it from both sides.[9]
- Hang your framed leaf on the wall, or prop it up on a stable surface.
- Frame a beautiful red leaf for a fall decoration or opt for a leaf you found in the spring to frame.
- Put leaves in clear holiday ornaments to hang them on trees. Purchase clear balls that you can open up and put things in. Either fill the ball with small leaves or pick out one statement leaf that bends and place it in the ornament. Secure the clear ball's two pieces together and hang it up on a holiday tree or around your house as a decoration.[10]
- Clear fillable balls can be found at your local craft store.
- These clear balls fasten together easily, usually by twisting.
- Cut leaves into designs or shapes for a creative look. Pick out bendable leaves to use, as these will hold their shape when they're cut the best. Cut the leaves into things like hearts or butterflies before placing them in a frame to hang on the wall or dangling them from a string as a delicate decoration.[11]
- Use regular scissors to cut the leaves, being careful not to rip them as you make your design.
- Use colorful autumn leaves for the prettiest designs.
- Cover a large initial with leaves to hang on a door or wall. Purchase a display initial from your local craft store—this could be the initial of your first name or your family's last name. Cover the initial with Mod Podge or craft glue before placing the leaves all over it so they're slightly overlapping. Apply a final layer of Mod Podge or glue all over the leaves to keep them in place.[12]
- Use a paint brush or foam brush to apply the Mod Podge or glue to the initial.
- Cover the initial with lots of different colored leaves for a beautiful autumn decoration.
[Edit]Covering Leaves with Paint or Glitter - Cover leaves in glitter for a sparkly decoration. Pick out thick leaves that can hold their shape and use a paint or foam brush to cover them with craft glue. Cover one whole side of the leaf in a thin layer of the glue and sprinkle glitter over top of it so there isn't any glue showing. Wait for this side of the leaf to dry before doing the other side.[13]
- Hang these leaves from a ribbon or string, use them in a centerpiece, or spread them across a table for a unique decoration.
- Let the glue and glitter dry on the leaf for several hours.
- Spray paint leaves gold or silver for a classic look. Pick out leaves you'd like to cover and place them on a piece of plastic or newspaper. Shake a can of spray paint and apply the paint to the leaves in even, thin layers. Hold the can roughly from the leaves to make sure you get great coverage.[14]
- It's best to use spray paint outside or in a very well-ventilated area.
- You could turn the leaves into a mobile once they're dry or use them as a centerpiece.
- Turn ordinary leaves into watercolor art for a pastel decoration. Apply a white primer or regular white paint to the leaves first, especially if they're dark in color, so the watercolors will show up well. After the primer or white paint dries, use a paint brush to create watercolor paintings out of your leaves, mixing colors if you'd like.[15]
- Paint each leaf a separate color, or blend the colors so you have pastel rainbow leaves.
- Use a regular paint brush to apply the primer or white paint first.
- Add patterns to leaves using paint to let the natural leaf color show. Instead of completely covering your leaves with paint, add a few dabs of paint to them so their true leaf color shines through. Paint a zig-zag pattern, polka dots, stripes, or any other type of pattern that you'd like using different colored acrylic paints.[16]
- For example, add pops of color to brown leaves using blue, yellow, or pink paints.
- Use these leaves as filling in a vase or to decorate for a fall holiday.
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