What little girl doesn't want to be a princess? Sadly though, after we grow out of our Disney stage we soon realize that life isn't one big fairy tale - in fact, it's quite the opposite. But that means we long all the more for our dashing knight on his steed coming to rescue us from our tower and those jaw-dropping princess gowns.
After taking piano lessons for most of our anguished childhood, we realized one of the most effective ways to increase finger dexterity and speed was simply to play scales. Over and over and over and over again. While churning them out an infinite number of times is tres boring (especially because we could have been at the mall with our friends watching Mulan), scales are vital for becoming a good piano player.
Approximately 90% of communication with others is expressed through nonverbal cues, including hand gestures, facial gestures, and insinuation. So if you have a major crush on a girl but don't want to tell her yet, but come in for a hug that squeezes the life out of her, she'd more likely than not realize where you're leaning towards.
If you're of the older generation (and by older we mean you're completely not feeling the Justin Bieber thing, so let's say mid twenties), then you probably grew up watching a slew of happily ever after Disney movies.
This hair tutorial is called a wispy bird's nest after its, well, wispy quality and organized jumble of hair strands that forms into a cohesive whole.
You may not realize it, but planting certain vegetation around your home can actually help you save energy. Plating trees is also a great way to help add some shade to your home that can bring a cool feel to an area during the hot summer days.
Privacy is important on Facebook, a lot of users don't even realize that their posts are being broadcast to the masses.
You know that moment of slow motion when you realize your keys are still in the ignition while the car door is closing? If you've accidentally locked yourself out of your car, check out this tutorial.
Are you stuck somewhere without a can opener? Has this ever happened to you..you move to a new apartment and head to the grocery store.. pick up a bunch of cheap and tasty canned goods for dinner only to arrive home and realize you forgot to buy a can opener along with them? Not to worry!
Cate Adair, of ModernMom, explains how to go about purchasing a bikini. First, realize that there are stores specifically for Bikinis in which you can buy pieces separately to mix and match! There are also varying bra cups and varying bottoms to pick what you like and what fits you best. A halter is best for support or a band top can be for those who may not have a larger chest. Some tops are even meant to pick up and support the chest, so you can pick these types also! Cait also warns that y...
Bummed about your divorce? Feeling like a failure? Oh, stop! Get off the couch and jump-start your social life because there is life after a divorce! A great life! Get back into the swing of things by taking steps towards building a better you and regaining the confidence you once had. You might just look back on this period in your life and realize it was for the best!
Welcome to a tennis lesson from FuzzyYellowBalls, the the best place to learn how to play tennis online. Our free video tennis lessons teach you how to play the game in a new way that combines technical analysis, visual learning, and step-by-step progressions.
Okay, so first things first: the con presented in this bar trick video is illegal since you're basically stealing money, so perform at your own risk!
Did you know you can stimulate yourself to have a lucid dream? Well, it may take a little bit of practice first, but this sleep mask can certainly help you have the most interesting and realistic dreams of your life (yes, kinda like "Inception.") Just check out this video to learn how to make a super cheap lucid dream mask out of two LED lights and a pair of goggles.
Given how hard she pushes herself, we're not surprised Rachel Berry from "Glee" (played by the super talented Lea Michele) always has pitch perfect makeup on. This is a girl who doesn't seem like she's actually all that interested in make up, but realizes the advantages it offers.
If you all remembered back in the Halo 3 days, trying to lower your gun while filming machinima was a major pain because the button combination that you needed to required you to be some kind of circuis freak! But not anymore, with Halo: Reach, Bungie has realized that everyone wants to make machinima and have released a much easier to do button combination with Halo: Reach that will allow you to lower your gun. Unfortunately, you have to be offline in order to do it, all multiplayer and onli...
In this video, we learn how to play "O Holy Night" by Mariah Carey on piano. This song is simple and you have to realize you are going to have to count your keys out differently. Sing along while you are playing so you can better understand. Start with a C chord, then play the F chord, following the guidelines of counting the keys. As you do this, you will continue to play out the different bars and then move on to move F chords and C chords. When you approach the chorus, take your time on th...
Every little girl wants to look like Barbie (not a particularly good thing, but bear with us here). And while all of us grow up and realize we come in all sizes and colors, it's always fun to reminisce a bit about our childhood and Barbie, one of our most beloved dolls. While we don't advocate you really look like Barbie by starving yourself and getting implants, it may be fun to dress up like her for Halloween.
Some people may not realize it, but getting your bike soakes in water can be a bad idea. Not only can it lead to rust, but certain parts and componenets can become damaged. This leads to you having to replace it sooner than later.
If you're trying to vacuum around the house, but realize that nothing is being picked up, you have a big problem on your hand. There are numerous reasons for why your vacuum isn't sucking, and it can be confusing for where to start.
You may not realize it, but there are ways that you can manage the humidity that is inside of your home. Too much or too little can affect how comfortable you are inside and can even damage certain parts of your home as well.
When BabyCakes NYC founder Erin McKenna realized there was not a single bakery out there that catered to people with food allergies and sensitivities, she decided to make her own.
Most of the duct-tape aficionados out there who are watching this video are probably familiar with duct tapes incredible versatility as a material for making backpacks, tuxedos, and other accessories and clothing items. What many don't realize, however, is the extent of the decorative options made possible by the wide range of colors that duct tape is available in. This video teaches you how to make very cool designs out of colored duct tape and use them to decorate a credit card holder. This...
Live in an area where you won't be needing your gas-powered tools for the winter? Such as your lawnmower, trimmer, and any other tools you need gas to operate. If you store them away for the winter and come back to use them during the spring time and realize your tools are acting funny, it may be because the gas you left in them has turned into a gel and has damaged the carburetor. You can do a number of things to protect your power tools from such a thing, you can dump all the gas out of the...
To understand and use depth of field you should realize that depth of field is the area behind and in front of your focusing point - the thing or object you are shooting. Depth of field is determined by apreture or f -stop, the shutter speed of your camera and the focal length of the lens. If you have the right combination of shutter speed and the f-stop, your picture will have the right exposure. If you change either the f-stop or the shutter, you need to remember to adjust the other! Differ...
You need to realize that you can waste a lot of time thinking about a crush when you could be saying "hey, let's go out, let's go study, etc." You don't want to play it safe and find out 20 years later that someone had a crush on you and you didn't do anything about it. Don't worry about being rejected. If you have a crush you should ask him or her out today and get it over with. You will either be rejected or not. Either way, you will know what he or she is thinking.
Did you sleep all semester in your Calculus class? Are you just waking up now to realize you have a test on Monday and that you're totally screwed? Well, luckily you can learn an entire semester worth of Calculus in just twenty minutes... or at leasts that's the hope.
Need to shoot a film for class and realized you don't have a Fisher Dolly and your cinematographer's hands are a little to shaky for what you would consider good filmmaking? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to make your very own steadycam. Check out how a nautilus design transforms into a more suitable steadycam; the gimbal is the key, and gimbals are very hard to find, especially the right one.
While mobile gaming, in the 10 years since the App Store launched, has matured to console-level quality, premium augmented reality games built with ARKit (or ARCore) have been scarce.
In most collectible trading card games players fail to realize the value of low-level creatures. They aren't sexy, but they can win you games when used correctly. This video will teach you how to build a Yu-Gi-Oh! based on three stars or less creatures that is still pretty damn effective.
If you grow herbs in your backyard, you may not realize how versatile some of the herbs may be. Of course they can be used to prepare food and add a certain spice or flavor, but they can also be used to prepare tea as well.
Have you ever marveled at those knitting doyennes at Michael's who can just run up to the yarn aisle and speedily pick up some yarn because they know exactly what type of of yarn they need for their project without reading the yarn label? Most of us struggle with different yarn consistencies, scanning the label to get a feel for how the yarn would play out if knitted.
You may not realize it, but many appiances that are sold today are equipped with a Sabbath Mode. This is a feature that many of the modern home appliances feature. It is intended to allow the appliances to be used by Shabbat observant Jews during Jewish holidays.
If you're experiencing some problems with your GE oven, don't call a service person just yet. Sometimes the fix is so simple that when the homeowners realize it, it may already be too late and they'll need to fork over a ton of money.
In this tutorial, we learn how to overcome nicotine addiction. If you set a goal for yourself, such as singing, you will notice that nicotine effects how you sing and can cause you not to be able to accomplish goals. When you stop smoking, you are going to realize that you have a deep addiction and you will have a hard time getting off of it. Next, you will need to figure out the best way for you to get off of the cigarettes. Also, make sure you have a support group around you that will help ...
If you're having a problem with the agitator on your washing machine, this video should be able to help. Many people may not realize it, but the agitator on a washing machine, is supposed to go back and forth and not just one way. This can easily be fixed by removing the agitator and replacing a couple of pieces. Check out the tutorial above to see what you need to do in order to repair the agitator on a washing machine. Enjoy!
Some people may not realize it, but epoxy can do wonders to a garage floor. Not only does it make it more sturdier, but it makes it much safer for people to work in by offering a slip free finish. This tutorial will show you how to apply an epoxy sealer to your garage floor today. It can be an easy project to complete, but requires time and dedication. So good luck and enjoy!
If you've ever wanted to sketch something from scratch and realize you don't have the time to take formal classes, then Photoshop might be what you need. In this helpful tutorial, you'll find out how to take your photos, or any other photo out there, and turn it into a beautiful masterpiece. So sit back and enjoy this tutorial on how to turn a picture into a sketch using Photoshop CS4.
How to keep talking when you run out of things to say
How much air is actually inside a packing peanut? There is a simple experiment to conduct to see what is leftover. To begin, pour 200 ml of acetone into a glass container and add approximately 1800 ml of packing peanuts. Stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve. The video's author starts with the 1800 ml and realizes that that isn't enough. He then keeps adding until he has added an entire large bucket to the original 200 ml of acetone. After all are dissolved, all that is left in the glass conta...
