| How to Lace Converse Posted: 11 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST Converse shoes can provide a trendy, fresh look to your outfit, and they're a great fit for almost any occasion. However, lacing your Converse can be a daunting task, especially if you're trying out a new lace pattern. While none of the methods below are too tough, they're a great jumping off point to learn the basics of lacing. Try out a few different ways to lace your Converse and impress your friends! [Edit]Criss-Cross Shoelace Pattern - Pull the shoelace straight across the bottom set of eyelets. Thread the lace along the underside of the Converse, bringing both ends up through the bottom set of eyelets. There should be a straight horizontal bar connecting the two bottom eyelets. Make the length of each end as even as possible so your laces look symmetrical in the end.[1]
- This is the most traditional, common lacing style for shoes of all types since it's both simple and comfortable.
- Thread "Side A" up and across. Pull "Side A" on the left side of the shoe through the left bottom eyelet and into the right eyelet second from the bottom. This creates a diagonal line connecting the 2 eyelets. The shoelace should be pulled over the left bottom hole but pushed through the second-to-bottom hole on the right from the underside of the eyelet. Pull the lace through the right eyelet so that it comes out and over the top once more.[2]
- Thread "Side B" up and across. Pull "Side B," the one on the right side of the shoe, through the right bottom eyelet and into the left eyelet second from the bottom. This should make another diagonal line connecting the 2 eyelets. Pull the shoelace over the right bottom eyelet, but push it through the second-to-bottom eyelet on the left from the underside. Pull the lace end through the left eyelet so that it pokes through and drapes over the top once again.[3]
- Cross the 2 sides back and forth. Continue alternating "Side A" and "Side B" back and forth, criss-crossing the two laces until you reach the top pair of eyelets. Each end should be pulled through its eyelet and laced into the eyelet on the opposite side one row up.[4]
- If you want your shoes to fit loosely, don't pull the laces super tight. Instead, leave a little bit of slack as you continue upwards.
- Pull the 2 ends together at the top pair of eyelets. This should create another horizontal pathway, similar to the one at the bottom. Tie the 2 laces in a bow to secure your feet on your shoes. Now you're ready to go![5]
- You can also tuck the laces underneath the cushion of the shoe if you don't want the laces showing.
[Edit]Straight Bar Lacing - Bring "Side A up. "Side A," or the shoelace on the left side of the shoe, should be pulled through the left eyelet second from the bottom. Remember to keep the shoelace from curling up, especially if you are using flat laces.[6]
- Thread "Side A" across. Pull the shoelace over the front of your shoe and into the right hole lying directly opposite the hole you pulled it through. You should see a horizontal bar across the front of your shoe. The end of this side should be tucked under the side of your Converse again.[7]
- Bring "Side B" up, skipping one set of eyelets. Keep the hole second from the bottom occupied by "Side A." Remember, once again, do not curl the lace, especially if they are flat laces.[8]
- If the lace does start to curl, work your hands over the lace continuously until it is flat again.
- Thread "Side B" across. Pull the shoelace end across the front of the shoe and lace it into the left eyelet third from the bottom, directly opposite the eyelet you pulled it through. This should create another horizontal bar across the front of your shoe, and the end should remain hidden from the front.[9]
- Lace alternate eyelets in this pattern. Lace "side A" through the eyelet pairs second, fourth, and sixth from the bottom. Lace "side B" through the eyelet pairs third, fifth, and seventh from the bottom. This should leave you with a column of horizontal bars without any diagonal underlying.[10]
- Always keep those laces flat!
- Pull through and tie the ends together. Pull "Side A" through the right eyelet and "Side B" through the left eyelet at the top pair. Tie them together with a standard shoelace bow to complete your look![11]
- You can also tuck the laces underneath the cushion of your shoe so you don't have laces hanging out of the top.
[Edit]Double-Sided Lace Pattern - Choose the right shoelaces based on your number of eyelets. You will need 2 different shoelaces in separate colors for this lacing style, but the 2 laces must be equal in length. Use flat, thin shoelaces so that you can fit both laces through each eyelet. You can do this technique on Converse with an odd number of eyelet paris, but it will look the most symmetrical with shoes that have an even number of pairs.[12]
- If you are using 2 pairs of eyelets, choose shoelace 28 inches (71 cm) long.
- If you are using 3 pairs of eyelets, choose shoelaces 32 inches (81 cm) in length.
- If you are using 4 pairs of eyelets, choose shoelaces 36 inches (92 cm) long.
- If you are using 5 pairs of eyelets, use shoelaces 40 inches (102 cm) in length.
- If you are using 6 pairs of eyelets, use shoelaces 44 inches (113 cm) long.
- If you are using 7 pairs of eyelets, use shoelaces 48 inches (123 cm) in length.
- If you are using 8 pairs of eyelets, choose laces 53 inches (134 cm) long.
- Hold the 2 shoelaces together. Arrange the 2 shoelaces so that they are evenly lined up and back-to-back. Make sure the laces are even and flat, and that they're both exactly the same length.[13]
- This method is similar to the criss-cross method, but it's slightly harder to tighten up.
- Thread the laces through the bottom pair of eyelets. Pull the double-laces through the bottom set of eyelets so that "Color One" shows. The other lace, "Color Two," will be hidden behind the top lace. The shoelaces should be threaded into the eyelets from the bottom so that the ends come up through the eyelets.[14]
- The ends of the laces will drape over the sides of the shoes when you're done with this step.
- Cross "Side A" diagonally upward. Pull "Side A" out of the bottom left eyelet and through the second-to-bottom right eyelet. Make sure that the shoelaces are twisted so that "Color Two" is now on top while "Color One" is hidden on the bottom. A diagonal line should connect the bottom and second-to-bottom holes on opposing sides of the Converse. Pull the laces from the underside of the right second-to-bottom hole and over the top.[15]
- Cross "Side B" diagonally upward. Pull "Side B" out of the bottom right eyelet and through the second-to-bottom left eyelet. The shoelaces should be twisted to match the other half of the criss-cross. "Color Two" should show on the top and "Color One" should be hidden on the bottom. The 2 eyelets should be connected by a diagonal line. Pull the shoelaces through the left eyelet from the underside, letting them drape over the top of the left eyelet once you pull them through.[16]
- Twist the shoelaces to the other side. Repeat the criss-crossing pattern, but twist the shoelaces so that Color One is now on top while Color Two is now hidden on the bottom. Alternate "Side A" and "Side B" back and forth, criss-crossing the eyelets so that each end is pulled through its eyelet and into the eyelet on the opposite side one row up.[17]
- Doing the twist will show a quick pop of color in the middle of your shoes.
- Twist and cross until you reach the top. Continue twisting and criss-crossing the shoelaces. Each "x" across your shoes should be composed of a single color, but each "x" should be the opposite color of the "x" beneath it and above it.[18]
- Pull the laces through the top and tie them together. When you pull the shoelaces through the top set of eyelets, it doesn't matter which side of the double-lace shows, since both sides will show when you tie your shoes. Alternatively, you can make tying the shoes easier by tucking one color shoelace into the top of your shoe and only tying the other color in the front of your shoe. Otherwise, you will tie your shoes using both laces.[19]
- When you untie your shoes, leave the laces in the eyelets so they keep their alternating pattern.
[Edit]Bar Lacing - Unlace the top 2 eyelets of your shoes. You can try bar lacing if you already have your shoes laced in a criss-cross pattern. Unlace the top 2 eyelets and let the laces fall to either side of your shoe to start.[20]
- You can try this method with other versions of lacing, like the straight bar, but it works the best with the criss-cross.
- Pull the outside lace across the tongue and into the first side hole. Grab the lace that's furthest away from the side holes, or the lace on the outside of your shoe. Cross that lace over the tongue and into the side hole nearest the toe so that it sticks out of your shoe.[21]
- Slide that same lace through the second side hole. Grab the lace coming out of the side of your shoe and put it into the second side hole. Then, grab it from the inside of your shoe and pull it tight.[22]
- Lacing your laces through the side hole can actually make your Converse tighter and fit better.
- Lace your laces back through the top eyelets. Grab both laces and run them back up through the top 2 eyelets of your shoe, or how you had them originally. They might be a little bit uneven, but you can adjust them in just a second.[23]
- Keep the lace that's sticking through the side of your shoe as close to the tongue as possible so it doesn't rub against your foot as you walk.
- Tie your shoes up again. Try out your new lacing method by tying up your shoes and seeing how they fit. If you need to, you can pull the lace through the side hole of your shoes more or less to tighten and loosen the fit.[24]
- This is a great hack if your shoes are feeling floppy!
- Look for different colored laces. You can find laces in all different colors these days, including neon green and hot pink.
- Try changing up your lace pattern weekly or monthly!
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| How to Erase Google History Posted: 10 Dec 2020 04:00 PM PST Whenever you use Google on a web browser or an app, it automatically saves what you searched, where you are, and what websites you're visiting. Your Google history is a list of all the websites and searches you've visited, while your Google activity is what Google saves behind the scenes, like your location. You can erase both of them by using your computer or your mobile device, and you can even adjust your settings to automatically delete your activity for you. [Edit]Clearing Your Google Activity on a Computer - Go to https://myaccount.google.com. This is your Google account page, which is where you'll find all of your privacy, security, and personalization options.[1]
- If you're not already signed in to your Google account, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in now.
- Click . It's on the top left hand side of the screen.[2]
- Click . It's under the "Activity and Timeline" header.[3]
- Click the "More" button. It's at the top right hand corner of the screen. On your computer, it looks like 3 dots stacked on top of each other.[4]
- Select . This will take you to a new page.[5]
- Click , then . This will clear your Google activity, including your web and app activity, your YouTube activity, and your location history.[6]
- You can also manually select what activity to delete by clicking the boxes one by one.
[Edit]Clearing Your Google History on a Computer - Go to https://myaccount.google.com. This is your Google account page, which is where you'll find all of your privacy, security, and personalization options.[7]
- If you're not already signed in to your Google account, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in now.
- Click . It's on the upper right hand side, and it looks like 3 dots stacked on top of each other. This will open a dropdown menu with a few different options.[8]
- Select , then click on again. From the dropdown menu, click on the "History" option to open up a second dropdown menu. At the top of the new dropdown menu, select again.[9]
- Click . It's on the left side of the screen. When you click this, a box will show up on your screen.[10]
- Select to clear all of your history. Or, you can go through your history and manually select what you'd like to delete by checking the boxes one by one.[11]
- Click . This will erase your search history from your browser.[12]
[Edit]Automatically Clearing Your Google History - Go to https://myaccount.google.com in a web browser. Although Google logs your searches and other activities automatically, you can set up your account so this info is deleted after a certain period of time.[13]
- Google gives you a little bit of power when it comes to what data and information they save about you, like your location history, your web and app activity, and your YouTube history.
- Click . It's in the left menu. If you're using a phone or tablet, you may have to tap the menu icon at the top-left corner to find it.[14]
- Click . It's the blue link at the bottom of the "Activity controls" section.[15]
- Review the type of activity tracked by Google. You'll find 3 sections in your activity controls:[16]
- Web & App Activity: This is where Google saves your searches (everywhere from the Google search engine to Google Maps and Google Play), IP addresses, ads you click, voice recordings, and the things you do on your Android.
- Location History: This is where you'll find a log of where you've been, as well as recommendations based on places you've visited.
- YouTube History: Google/YouTube keeps track of videos you've watched and what you've searched for.
- Turn off automatic history/activity logging (optional). If you don't want Google to save your history from any of these categories, slide its corresponding switch to the Off (gray) position, review the warning message, and then click Pause.[17]
- This does not delete any of your past data, so you'll have to do that manually.
- Set up automatic deletion (optional). If you are okay with Google logging your history but want to make sure it's automatically deleted after a certain period of time:[18]
- Click Auto-delete (Off) next to any of the three categories.
- Select a time period and tap Next.
- Review the data that will be deleted if you choose to continue.
- Click Confirm.
- Repeat for any other category you want to set up for automatic deletion.
[Edit]Clearing Google History on Your iPhone - Open the Google Chrome app. It's a rainbow-colored circle on a white background.[19]
- If you don't have the Chrome app, you can find it on the App Store.
- Tap , then . The "More" button is in the top right hand side of the screen, and it looks like 3 dots in a horizontal line. Open this menu, then select .[20]
- Now you can take a look at your browser history on the app.
- Tap . It's near the bottom of the screen.[21]
- Check . It might be checked by default. If there are any items you don't want to delete, uncheck them before moving on.[22]
- Tap again. This will clear everything you have checked.[23]
- Click . It's in the top right corner of the screen. This will take you back to the homepage of Google Chrome.[24]
- Google uses your history to make relevant recommendations in its apps, in search results, and on the web. If disabling your history or activity causes problems, just re-enable it by returning to Manage your activity controls and tapping the switch.
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| How to Make Dreidel Marshmallow Pops Posted: 10 Dec 2020 08:00 AM PST Marshmallow dreidel pops are colorful and festive treats perfect for a Chanukah party! Dreidel pops are made by sticking a Hershey's kiss to the bottom of a marshmallow, then piercing the top of the marshmallow with a pretzel stick to give it the shape of a spinning top. After making the basic form of the dreidel pops, you can decorate them by coating them in blue candy melts, then adding on the Hebrew letters so that they look like real dreidels! Because marshmallow dreidel pops require minimal cooking and are easy to assemble, they are the perfect activity to do with a child to teach them more about Chanukah and the game of dreidel! [Edit]Ingredients - 12 large marshmallows
- 12 thin pretzel sticks
- 12 Hershey's Kisses
- 1 package of blue candy melts
- 1 bar of white chocolate
[Edit]Making the Base of the Marshmallow Dreidels - Stick pretzels into the marshmallows. To begin making the marshmallow dreidels, take one of your thin pretzel sticks and stick it into the flat side of a marshmallow, pressing it into the marshmallow until it is about ¾ of the way through the marshmallow. Make sure that it is pressed far into the marshmallow, but doesn't fully pierce through it.[1]
- Use short, thin pretzel sticks as opposed to large, thick ones.
- Melt a square of white chocolate. Break off one square of white chocolate from the bar, then place the square in a microwaveable bowl and microwave it for 20 seconds or until melted.[2]
- Dip a Hershey's kiss in the white chocolate. Unwrap a Hershey's kiss, then dip the bottom in the white chocolate. Only use enough chocolate to coat the bottom of the kiss.[3]
- The white chocolate will act as a kind of edible glue that will stick the Hershey's kiss to the marshmallow.
- Attach the Hershey's kiss to the marshmallow. After you dip the bottom of the Hershey's kiss in the chocolate, press the sticky side of the Hershey's kiss into the bottom of a marshmallow, the flat side opposite from the side with the pretzel. Press the Hershey's kiss against the marshmallow for around 15-20 seconds to help it stick in place.[4]
- Repeat the process of dipping the Hershey's kisses in the chocolate, then sticking them to the bottom of the marshmallows.
- Freeze the dreidels for 15 minutes. After you have finished sticking the kisses to the marshmallows, place the dreidels on a plate or a baking sheet and put them in the freezer for 15 minutes. Freezing the dreidel pops will help them set so that the Hershey's kisses stay stuck to the bottom of the marshmallows.[5]
[Edit]Making the Hebrew Letters - Melt the rest of the white chocolate. While the dreidels are in the freezer, you can make the Hebrew letters that adorn the outside of the dreidels. To start making the letters, break the remaining bar of chocolate into squares, then place the squares in a bowl.[6]
- Microwave the white chocolate in 20-second spurts, taking out the chocolate and stirring it in between each microwave session. Stop microwaving when the chocolate is melted, as over-microwaving can cause the chocolate to scald.
- Pour the chocolate into a plastic bag. Wait until the chocolate is around room temperature, then pour it into a plastic sandwich bag. You may have to scrape the bowl to get out all the chocolate. After all the chocolate is in the bag, snip off one of the bottom corners, making a small cut.[7]
- Cut off only a tiny corner so that the bag can function as a kind of frosting piper.
- If you have a frosting piper, you can also simply pour the chocolate in the piper bag.
- Pipe the Hebrew letters on wax paper. Spread a piece of wax paper on a counter or tabletop. Hold the bag of melted chocolate in both of your hands, then slowly squeeze the bag until the white chocolate starts to come out of the snipped corner in a thin line.
- Pipe out each of the four Hebrew letters that are found on a dreidel: Nun, Gimel, Hey, and Shin. Refer to other dreidels you may have at home or pictures of dreidels online if you are unsure of what these letters look like.[8]
- Make 12 sets of the four Hebrew letters. You will eventually stick one set on each of the 12 marshmallow dreidel pops you are making.
- Nun and Gimel are similar-looking letters, so make sure to add the heel of the Gimel, which differentiates it from the more rounded Nun.
- Place the chocolate letters in the freezer. After you finish making all 12 sets of letters, put the wax sheet of letters in the freezer while you work on the dreidels. Freezing them will help the letters to harden.[9]
[Edit]Decorating the Marshmallow Dreidels - Melt the candy melts. Open the package of candy melts and pour them into a microwaveable bowl. Then microwave them for 1 minute on 50% power. Take the candy melts out from the microwave and stir for about 10 seconds. Then microwave them for 30 seconds on 50% power and stir. Microwave them one more time for 30 seconds on 50% power. Stir the candy melts for 1-2 minutes until they are completely melted.[10]
- You can also melt candy melts in a double boiler. Place an inch (2.54 cm) of water in the bottom of a double boiler, then place the candy melts in the top of the boiler. Place the double boiler on medium heat. Stir the candy melts continuously until they have completely melted.
- Add vegetable shortening if necessary. Candy melts often melt into an extremely thick mixture, so thick that if you dipped a spoon into it, the candy melt mixture would glob onto the spoon instead of drip off. If your mixture is extremely thick and hard to stir, add a tablespoon (14.7 ml) of vegetable shortening and stir until the shortening is integrated and the candy melt mixture is smooth.[11]
- Ideally, if you dip a spoon in the candy melt mixture, you want the mixture to stick to the spoon and slowly drip off.
- If your candy melt mixture is already the right consistency, you don't need to add the vegetable shortening.
- Dip the marshmallow dreidels in the candy melt mixture. Lay down a piece of wax paper on the counter next to the bowl of candy melt mixture. Take the dreidels out of the freezer and one by one, then dip each dreidel into the blue candy melt.[12]
- Hold the dreidel by the pretzel handle and dunk it in so that the entire marshmallow and Hershey's kiss base is submerged.
- After you dunk the dreidel , take the dreidel out and hold it above the bowl, letting any excess candy melt drip off. Then lay the dreidel down on its side on the sheet of wax paper. Repeat until each dreidel is coated in the blue candy melt!
- Reserve the excess candy melt.
- Let the candy melt set on the dreidels. Set aside the dreidels for about 30 minutes to let the blue candy melt set on the outside of the dreidels. If you want to speed up the process, stick the dreidels in the freezer for about 15 minutes.[13]
- Scrape up the chocolate Hebrew letters. While the candy melt sets on the dreidels, take the sheet of chocolate Hebrew letters out of the freezer. Carefully peel the letters from the wax paper with your fingers, or use a knife as a spatula to unstick the letters from the wax paper.
- Take your time unsticking the letters, as they are quite delicate and can easily break.
- Attach the Hebrew letters to the dreidels. Once you have scraped up the Hebrew letters and the candy melt has set on the dreidels, use a toothpick to transfer some excess candy melt to the back of a Hebrew letter. Then stick the letter on one face of the marshmallow dreidel pop.[14]
- Stick the next three letters on the remaining three sides of the dreidel, then carefully set the dreidel on one side and let the letters set.
- Repeat until all the dreidels have Hebrew letters on each side.
- Let the dreidels sit for about half an hour so that the letters can set. Then the dreidel pops should be ready to eat!
- You can leave off the step of creating and adding the Hebrew letters if you wish, the marshmallow pop will still look like a dreidel!
- Learn the game of dreidel and play with your dreidel marshmallow pops!
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