| How to Store Christmas Wreaths Posted: 26 Dec 2020 04:00 PM PST While live Christmas wreaths only last for a single season, fake wreaths can be stored and used for future holiday celebrations.[1] Unlike ornaments and other decorations, wreaths are easy to put away for the season, and just as easy to take out again. If you're only storing a few wreaths, some large boxes or containers may fit the bill for your storage needs. If you have a lot of wreaths on hand, you may want to use some hangers or storage racks to organize your decorations. [Edit]Stacking in Large Containers - Place your wreaths in bubble wrap or a trash bag. Find a clean trash bag or an empty section of unpopped bubble wrap that's big enough to fit around your wreath. Check that the wreath is completely surrounded in plastic so it'll be a little cushioned while it's in storage.[2]
- You can find bubble wrap at most stores that sell postal supplies.
- Arrange your wreath in the bottom of a hat box or large container. Check that the wreath is centered, and that it fits comfortably. If you have a lot of different wreaths, you may need differently sized hat boxes for your storage needs. Large plastic containers can also work in a pinch.[3]
- You can buy hat boxes online, or at a home goods store. These boxes are especially handy since they're naturally circular.
- Stack multiple wreaths on top of one another if there's enough room. Depending on the size of your wreath and your hat box, you may be able to fit several thin wreaths on top of one another. Play around with your different wreaths and boxes until you find a storage solution that works well for you![4]
- If your wreaths are really bushy, you probably won't be able to stack them in boxes.
- Label the lid of the box so you remember what's inside. Take an office label or section of masking tape and write "Christmas Wreaths" on it, or something similar. Place this label on the box so you know exactly what it is.
- This makes it easier to find your decorations when the holidays roll around again.
[Edit]Using Hanging Storage - Attach a looped section of twist tie around your wreath. Find an old twist tie or section of thin wire and loop it into a circle. Secure the loop around the top of your wreath so it's easier to attach to a hanger.[5]
- If the twist tie isn't long enough to make a loop, twist or tape multiple ties together.
- You can purchase thin wire or twist ties online.
- Don't close the loop yet, as you still need to attach the wreath to the actual hanger.
- If you're having trouble bending the wire, use a pair of pliers.
- Arrange the looped wreath onto the bottom of a clothes hanger. Loop the wire along the straight, bottom section of the hanger, then twist both ends of the loop together to secure it. Check that the wreath is securely attached to the hanger before you move it around.[6]
- Use a sturdy hanger for this. Plastic hangers may not be strong enough to support your wreath.
- You can repeat this process for however many wreaths you have.
- Drape a trash bag or dry cleaner bag over the wreath and hanger. Place a large garment bag or trash bag over your wreath, then poke the top of the hanger out from the top. This helps keep your wreaths clean and dry during the off-season.[7]
- Hook the hanger in a cool, dry storage area. Find an open storage space where there's room to hang up your wreaths, like an empty closet or a section of your basement.[8] Check that the area is cool and dry so your wreaths stay in good condition during the year.[9]
- A basement or empty closet is a great place to store your wreaths.
- You can also hook the hanger on a portable storage rack. You can find these at most home improvement stores.
- Instead of using a hat box or large container, you can use a specialized wreath bag to store your decorations. These bags are designed specifically for wreaths, and can provide extra protection.[10]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Stacking in Large Containers - Bubble wrap or trash bag
- Hat box or large container
- Label or masking tape
[Edit]Using Hanging Storage - Twist tie
- Clothes hangers
- Trash bag
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| How to Apply a Gift Card Code to Amazon Posted: 26 Dec 2020 08:00 AM PST If you have an Amazon gift card of any sort, you can apply it to your Amazon account by entering the claim code into the "Gift Card" section of your account's settings. While Amazon gift cards automatically apply toward your next order, you can also apply your gift card's balance toward a specific order by entering the claim code on the checkout screen. [Edit]Redeeming a Gift Card - Navigate to Amazon's site. Click the link provided to do so.
- If you're using the Amazon app, tap the app to open Amazon. You'll need an internet or data connection to access your account.
- Click the "Sign in" option. This is below and to the right of the search bar.[1]
- On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, then click "Sign in" at the top of the menu.
- Enter your email and password. When you're done, press "Sign in" to access your account.
- Click the "Your Account" tab. This is in the same place as the "Sign in" button was. Clicking the "Your Account" tab should link you straight to your account page.
- You can also hover your cursor over the "Your Account" tab and click "Your Account" at the top of the drop-down menu.
- On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, then tap "Gift Cards and Registry".
- Click "Redeem a Gift Card". This option is under the "Gift Cards" tab of the "Your Account" page.[2]
- On mobile, tap the "Gift Cards" option at the top of your screen.
- Enter your gift card's claim code in the claim code field. Your claim code should be on the back of your card; you may have to scratch the protective film off of the back to view the code.[3]
- If you're redeeming a digital code, select the claim code from the confirmation email and paste it into the claim code field.
- For mobile, scroll down to "Redeem an Amazon Gift Card" and tap it. You can enter the claim code from here,
- Click or tap "Apply to your balance". This will add the gift card's balance to Amazon!
- Double-check your code's accuracy before entering it.
[Edit]Applying a Gift Card Balance to Your Order - Navigate to Amazon's site. Click the link provided to do so. Your gift card balance will be automatically applied to whichever purchase you make after entering the card's code; to apply your balance to a specific purchase, you'll need to enter the card's code at the checkout screen.
- If you're using the Amazon app, tap the app to open Amazon. You'll need an internet or data connection to access your account.
- Click the "Sign in" option. This is below and to the right of the search bar.[4]
- On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, then click "Sign in" at the top of the menu.
- Enter your email and password. When you're done, press "Sign in" to access your account.
- Add any items you wish to purchase to your cart. After you're done adding items, you'll be ready to check out.
- Click or tap the cart icon. This is in the top right corner of the Amazon interface. You can also click "Proceed to checkout" button below the cart icon.
- Click or tap the "Enter Code" field. This is under the "Payment method" section of the checkout screen. On mobile, you may have to scroll down to find this option.[5]
- Enter your gift card's claim code. Your claim code should be on the back of your card; you may have to scratch the protective film off of the back to view the code.
- If you're redeeming a digital code, select the claim code from the confirmation email and paste it into the claim code field.
- Click or tap "Place your order". Your Amazon gift card balance should be applied to your order!
[Edit]Acquiring Gift Cards - Navigate to Amazon's site. Click the link provided to do so.
- If you're using the Amazon app, tap the app to open Amazon. You'll need an internet or data connection to access your account.
- Click the "Sign in" option. This is below and to the right of the search bar.
- On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, then click "Sign in" at the top of the menu.
- Enter your email and password. When you're done, press "Sign in" to access your account.
- Navigate to the "Reload Your Balance" page. Click the link provided to do so. If you just want to add more money to your existing gift card balance, this menu lets you choose a dollar amount and a checking account; when you're ready to reload your balance, simply click "Reload $[X] Now".
- For mobile, you'll need to open the "Your Account" menu, scroll down to "Manage Gift Card Balance", enter your password, and tap "Reload Your Balance". Once you're in your balance menu, choose a dollar amount and the account from which you want to withdraw funds.
- Open the "Gift Cards" page. Click the link provided to do so.
- On mobile, this option is accessible by tapping the three horizontal lines at the top left corner of your screen, then tapping the "Gift Cards and Registry" tab.
- Review your purchase options. There are several ways you can purchase an Amazon gift card online:
- Select the "eGift" option to purchase a claim code. From this menu, you can select a dollar amount for the gift card, a recipient email address, and payment options. Click "Proceed to checkout" when you're ready to purchase your eGift.[6]
- Select the "Print at Home" option to customize a gift card. From this menu, you can select a dollar amount, write a message, and choose a design. Click "Proceed to checkout" when you're ready to purchase and print.[7]
- Select the "Mail" option to have a physical gift card mailed to your address. From this menu, you can select a dollar amount for the card and choose a design. Click "Proceed to checkout" when you're ready to purchase your card.[8]
- Consider purchasing a physical gift card in a retail store. If you don't want to buy a card online, you can find Amazon gift cards in most popular retail stores such as Fred Meyer, Walmart, and Best Buy.
- Turn in your coins into a Coinstar machine (where available). Without a fee for this type of redemption method, you can "purchase" an Amazon gift card receipt/code that you can later enter at Amazon.
- You can couple your gift card's balance with a credit or debit card if your cart's total exceeds your gift card's balance.
[Edit]Warnings - Your gift card's claim code is not exclusive to your account until you enter it.
- Don't share your gift card claim code with anyone prior to entering it.
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| How to Have a Relaxing Spa Day at Home Posted: 26 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST Having a spa day at home can be just as relaxing and beautifying as a day spent somewhere expensive. Pick a day when you won't have any interruptions, turn off your mobile phone, and light some candles to set the scene. [Edit]Taking a Restorative Bath - Draw a hot bath. Fill your tub with water at just the right temperature, whether you like it piping hot or just this side of warm. While the tub is filling, dim the lights and light some candles. Beyond that, you can help yourself relax even further by doing a few of your favorite things. For example:
- Pour yourself a glass of wine, juice, tea, fruit punch or some infused water.
- Play chill music. Try searching the web using keywords such as "spa playlists" or "spa music".
- Light some incense.
- Set out a fluffy towel or bathrobe.[1]
- Add bath salts, essential oils and other ingredients to your bath. This is a great way to enhance your bath and give you the benefits of aromatherapy as well. You don't have to limit yourself to bath salts. Feel free to add bubble bath, bath oils, bath beads, bath bombs, and anything else that helps you relax.
- If you want, you could add milk and oatmeal to your bath, since these have a moisturizing effect and are great for dry skin.
- Or try adding almond oil, jojoba oil or even a spoonful of coconut oil. You'll come out of the bath with baby-soft skin.
- Try a skin mask. At a spa you might be offered a choice between a seaweed mask and a mud mask. The former isn't easy to do at home, but you can easily make yourself a "mud" mask using cosmetic clay. After it sits on your skin for a few minutes, you rinse it off. It leaves your skin feeling refreshed and smooth.[2]
- Mix up ½ cup of cosmetic clay and of water to make a thick paste.
- Rub it over your arms, legs and torso.
- Allow it to dry while your bath is running.
- Rinse it off in the bath.
- Massage your sore muscles as you soak. With all the hard work you do between spa days, you might have a sore back, legs, arms or neck. Take time to knead your muscles with your fingers to loosen yourself up in the warm water.
- Exfoliate your skin. Use a loofah or a body scrub to completely exfoliate your arms, legs, and torso. Your skin will feel soft, smooth and healthy when you get out of the tub.
- Use gentle circular motions to slough off the dead skin.
- If you'd like, shave your legs and other body parts after you exfoliate.
- Dry your skin and apply a nourishing lotion. Use a towel to pat your skin dry, then seal in the moisture by applying a lotion or body cream to your arms, legs, and torso. After your body is covered in lotion, put on your bathrobe to give it time to absorb into your skin before you get dressed.
[Edit]Giving Yourself a Facial - Gently exfoliate your face. Wet it with warm water and use a washcloth or a facial brush to scrub away the dead skin. Be sure to use a gentle circular motion instead of applying pressure, since your facial skin is sensitive and could stretch and wrinkle if you handle it roughly.[3]
- Facial scrubs also work well. Buy one at the store or make your own by mixing up the following ingredients: olive oil, 1 tablespoon ground almonds or ground oatmeal, and 1 teaspoon water. Use it to scrub your face, then rinse it off with warm water.
- Give yourself a steam treatment. Fill a small pot with water and heat it on the stove until it begins to steam. Drape a towel over the back of your head and hold your head over the pot to allow the steam to caress your face. Hold it there for two to three minutes to get the full benefits of the steam.[4]
- Be sure not to hold your face so close that it feels extremely hot. Your face should feel very warm, but not uncomfortably hot.
- Increase the pleasure of a facial steam by adding a few drops of essential oil to the pot. Lavender, tea tree oil and rose water all have a relaxing effect.
- Do a face mask. Doing masks at home is a lot of fun, and they leave your face as soft as a baby's skin. Use a facial mask from the store or mix up a recipe using household ingredients. Apply it to your face for fifteen minutes, then wash it away. Here are a few popular mask options:
- For dry skin: Mix 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon olive oil
- For regular skin: Mix 1 teaspoon honey and 1 smashed banana
- For oily skin: Mix 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon cosmetic clay
- Moisturize your face. Trap in the moisture from your facial treatments using a good cream on your face to end the process. You can use either a storebought cream or a little facial oil, like jojoba, argan, or almond oil. These oils balance your skin without causing acne.
- If your skin is very dry, use coconut oil. However, if you're prone to getting clogged pores, coconut oil might lead to pimples.
[Edit]Doing a Mani and Pedi - Remove your old polish. Start with a clean slate by removing the old nail polish from your fingernails and toenails. Use acetone-free nail polish remover if possible, since acetone dries out your nails.
- Soak your fingers. Prepare a bowl of warm water and soak them for five minutes with your nails completely submerged. This will soften the nails and cuticles to make them easier to shape.
- Don't use oils or soaps in the bowl of warm water. It's better to use plain water so there won't be residue on your fingers when you paint them.
- Trim and file your nails. Use fingernail clippers or scissors to shape each of your nails into crescent shapes, rounding off the edges. Use a nail file to smooth rough spots and even out the shapes, so that all of your nails look professionally trimmed.
- Push back your cuticles. Take a cuticle pusher or orange stick and gently push back your cuticles so they're no longer visible on your nails. Be very gentle, and do not rip or trim the cuticles, since you need them in place to protect your fingers from infection.[5]
- Apply your polish. A good manicure has at least three coats: a base coat, a color, and a topcoat. Some people like to apply more than one color coat to ensure maximum coverage. Let your nails dry completely between coats to prevent smudging.
- The best method for painting your nails neatly is to paint one stroke on either side, then fill in the middle.
- If you want to paint a design on your nails, do it after the color coat, then add the top coat last to seal it in.
- Soak and exfoliate your feet. Feet often get neglected in daily care, but this is your spa day, so take the time to do it right! Soak your feet in the tub or in a bowl filled with warm water. If your feet are dry or callused, use a pumice stone to remove the rough spots.
- Some tough calluses need extra help coming off. Try a callus shaver or another instrument designed to remove dry skin.
- Trim and polish your toenails. Shape your toenails with clippers, making sure to round off the edges to prevent ingrown toenails. Either go all out and do a three-coat pedicure, or simply apply a coat of clear polish to protect and enhance your toenails.
[Edit]Warnings - Read the warning labels on the body scrub. Some are not okay for children.
- Be careful when applying the facial mask; don't get it too close to your eyes.
- Never use peppermint essential oils. It makes you very, very cold.
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