| How to Groom a Moustache Posted: 23 Nov 2017 04:00 PM PST A well-kept moustache can lend a man an air of masculine sophistication. However, an unkempt one can serve as a distraction, or worse, a source of unintentional irony. The difference lies in the way you tame your facial hair up top. With thorough brushing, frequent washing, and a weekly or bi-weekly trim to create shape and take off excess length, you'll have people focusing on your timeless style sensibilities and not the wildebeest on your upper lip. EditClipping Your Moustache with a Beard Trimmer - Comb your moustache to the sides. Run the teeth of the comb through the hairs, parting them in the center on either side of the philtrum (the shallow groove in your upper lip). A thorough combing will not only detangle and separate the hairs, but also stimulate the follicles and get them standing up for easy trimming.[1]
- Use a fine-toothed comb designed specifically for grooming facial hair.
- Always comb out your moustache while it's dry. Limp, wet hairs will appear longer than they ordinarily do, which could cause you to accidentally cut them shorter than you intended.[2]
- Adjust your clippers to a high guard setting. Somewhere around a 3 or 4 will allow you to prune your moustache without losing too much of the length you've been growing so patiently. You can always switch to a lower setting if it's still too long.[3]
- Should you decide to go shorter, make sure you do so gradually, moving down one setting at a time (a half setting is even better, if it's an option) just to be on the safe side.
- When you're first learning how to trim your facial hair the right way, electric beard trimmers are unmatched, since they offer far greater control and consistency than scissors.
- Run the clippers over your moustache. Switch on the clippers and guide the head over your upper lip using smooth, linear strokes. To remove bulk and thin out bushy growth, move the clippers upward toward your nose. If you'd prefer to just even out the length, move them downwards instead.[4]
- Pursing your lips together while you're trimming will smooth and expose more of your lip, providing easier access for the clippers.
- Touch up outlying facial hair. If your moustache happens to be accompanied by a soul patch, goatee or full beard, this will be a good opportunity to level them out. Make a few passes over these areas, keeping your clippers on a high guard setting and shortening them incrementally as you did before.
- You can either keep beards and goatees uniform all over or opt to leave the moustache a little bushier than the rest.
EditShaping Your Moustache with Scissors - Comb your moustache down over your top lip. To keep an established moustache neat and tidy, you can use scissors to tend to the finer details rather than buzzing it all off indiscriminately. For this approach, comb the hairs straight down so that they're hanging over your lip. You'll be able to see right away how much you need to take off.[5]
- Remember to dry-comb your moustache to get a more accurate sense of length.
- Hold the comb in place and trim any hairs that fall below your lip. Use the teeth of the comb to gather up the hairs to the desired length. Then, snip off everything that extends beyond them, adjusting the comb as necessary.[6]
- Use the bottom blade to gently lift the hairs away from your skin to avoid cutting yourself.
- Work slowly and carefully—making a mistake may force you to cut your moustache shorter to correct the imbalance.
- Work from the center of your moustache outward. There's a good chance that your scissors won't be long enough to clip each and every hair at once. To guarantee an even length, proceed one section at a time, beginning with the philtrum area and moving outward to the edges. Be sure to snip the hairs at the same point all the way across.[7]
- Double check each cut before you commit to it. Once it's gone, you can't put it back.
- For longer moustaches, trimming the middle section slightly shorter than the sides can create the appearance of shape and body.
- Inspect your handiwork. Look over your moustache from top to bottom and zero in on any excess growth you missed the first time. Once you've done this, scan the outer perimeter of your lip for stray hairs. These can also be dealt with using your scissors, though tweezers or a handheld razor will eliminate hairs at or near the root, making them disappear for good.[8]
- Turn and tilt your head to get a better look at your moustache from every angle.
- One or two hairs may go unnoticed at a distance, but they'll be obvious once you're face to face with someone else.
EditKeeping Your Moustache Healthy and Under Control - Trim your moustache every 1-2 weeks. The exact frequency of your grooming sessions will depend largely on how fast your facial hair grows. That being said, most men will want to pull out their clippers about twice a month. If you have thick, unruly hair, you may even benefit from weekly trimmings.[9]
- With regular practice, keeping your moustache properly groomed and finding a length and style that compliments your face will become second nature.
- Even men with longer moustaches should be checking regularly for stray hairs and cumbersome, overgrown patches.
- Shampoo and condition your moustache. It's essential to treat your facial hair with the same tender loving care you do your hair on top. To keep your moustache silky smooth, invest in quality products that clean and moisturize. You may find yourself surprised by how much of a difference a couple extra minutes in the shower can make.[10]
- For the sake of convenience, you can also pick up a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner.
- You can get away with washing your moustache less often than your head hair. In most cases, 3-5 times a week should be enough to keep it fluffy and supple.
- Scrub with an exfoliating face wash. Daily exfoliation clears dirt-clogged pores and helps remove dry, flaky dead skin. As a result, your face will look and feel healthier. This is especially important if your facial hair is a darker color, as the contrast will make flakes more visible.[11]
- Get in the habit of washing your face with an exfoliant after your morning shower, or just before you go to bed at night.[12]
- Use a dab of wax for effortless styling. Extravagant styles like handlebar or curly-cues are a breeze to pull off with the aid of a wax or similar low-hold styling product. Just work a dime-sized amount through your moustache from root to tip, then coax it into whatever shape you please. Since waxes never dry out, they'll be strong enough to provide a sturdy all-day hold.[13]
- Many natural moustache waxes (often made with beeswax or other organic derivatives) come with the added benefit of conditioning and waterproofing facial hair, leaving it soft, nourished, and protected from high humidity and freak rainstorms.[14]
- Avoid using too much product in your moustache—it will just end up making it look dull and greasy.
- Keep your head facing straight forward to ensure that your moustache comes out perfectly symmetrical.
- Work in ample lighting. That way, you'll be able to clearly see what you're doing every step of the way.
- Nail scissors make a good alternative to traditional grooming scissors. They're sharp and have long, slender blades, which can help you fine-tune your facial hair without difficulty.
- If you're still unsure how best to trim and groom your moustache, ask your barber to demonstrate a few basic techniques so you'll know the right way to do it in the future.
- Be careful when wielding your clippers and scissors. The blades will be extremely close to the sensitive skin of your lips, and the slightest slip could result in a painful nick.
EditThings You'll Need - Electric beard trimmer
- Grooming scissors
- Fine-toothed moustache comb
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Exfoliating face wash
- Moustache wax (optional)
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| How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Posted: 23 Nov 2017 08:00 AM PST Thanksgiving is celebrated annually in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. For many, Thanksgiving is about spending time with family members and friends, and being thankful for the people and things in their life. It is typically celebrated by having a big meal with a turkey as the centerpiece. Watching the Thanksgiving Day parade, football, volunteering, and playing games are also ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. EditPlanning Thanksgiving Day - Invite family members and friends a month in advance. Make a list of family and friends that you would like to celebrate Thanksgiving with. Call them to let them know that you will be celebrating Thanksgiving at your house and that you would like them to come. Letting them know in advance will allow them to make plans if they need to travel.[1]
- Be aware that some people may decline because they already have plans for Thanksgiving.
- Choose a potluck-style Thanksgiving meal for easier prep. A potluck-style meal will help you shoulder the burden of cooking. If you choose to have this type of meal, ask your guests what they would like to contribute to the meal. Make a list of the dishes they will be bringing. Then provide the rest of the food.[2]
- The host will typically make the turkey for a potluck-style Thanksgiving meal.
- Buy the turkey two to three weeks in advance. This way you can ensure that you will have a turkey for the meal. Buy the turkey from your local grocery store or a turkey farm. Purchase a 12-pound (190-ounce) turkey to feed 10 to 15 people. Choose a 16-pound (260-ounce) turkey for 15 or more people. Place the turkey in the freezer once you get home.[3]
- A typical 12 to 16-pound (190 to 260-ounce) turkey costs $21 to $25.
- Make a grocery list. Make a list of all the ingredients you will need to prepare the meal. To beat the rush, buy dry ingredients one to two weeks in advance. Buy fresh ingredients five to seven days in advance.[4]
- For example, buy bread, canned pumpkin, chicken broth, butter, and the ham two weeks in advance. Buy cranberries, green beans, rolls, corn, sweet potatoes, and milk five to seven days in advance.
EditCooking the Meal - Thaw your turkey in the fridge a few days before Thanksgiving. Thaw 12-pound (190-ounce) turkeys two days in advance. Thaw turkeys larger than 12 pounds three days in advance.[5]
- Make the cranberry sauce. Place of cranberries in pot. Add of sugar and of balsamic vinegar to the pot. Place the pot on the stove. Set the stove to medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, about eight minutes. Stir of nutmeg, cinnamon, cumin, and pepper into the mixture.[6]
- Place the heat on low to simmer the sauce. Stir the sauce until a thick mixture forms. Add salt to taste.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Pour the cranberry sauce in a plastic container and let it cool, about ten minutes.
- Once the sauce has cooled, place it in the fridge. Serve cool.
- Make the mashed potatoes. Wash, peel, and chop 8 to 10 potatoes. In a large pot, bring four quarts of water to a boil, about 10 minutes. Place of salt in the water. Place the chopped potatoes in the water. Boil them until soft. Remove the pot from the heat and drain the water. Let the potatoes cool for three minutes. After three minutes, use a fork or a masher to mash the potatoes. Finish the potatoes by:
- Adding of milk, butter, black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place the mashed potatoes in a serving dish that you can reheat. Then place it in the fridge.
- Re-heat the mashed potatoes in a oven one hour before the meal.
- Prepare a bread and celery stuffing. Preheat your oven to . Cut a stale loaf of white or wheat bread into cubes. Place a large pot on the stove. Set the heat to medium. Melt of butter in the pot. Add one chopped onion and four stalks of chopped celery to the pot. Cook the onion and celery until soft, about five to eight minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.[7]
- Stir in the cubes of bread until evenly coated.
- Stir of chicken broth into the mixture. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place the ingredients in a greased casserole dish. Place the dish in the oven and cook the stuffing for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Re-heat the stuffing in a oven one hour before the meal.
- Roast the turkey on Thanksgiving morning. Preheat your oven to . Place the turkey in a roasting pan. In a separate bowl combine of olive oil, of garlic powder, of dried basil, a of sage and salt, and of black pepper. Baste the outside of the turkey with the mixture. Pour of water into the bottom of the roasting pan.[8]
- Secure the roasting pan with a lid or two sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place the roasting pan in the oven.
- Bake the turkey for three and a half hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh is .
- Once the turkey is done, remove it from the oven. Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Cook any additional side dishes while the turkey is cooking. Green beans, dinner rolls, sweet potatoes, and corn are typical side dishes served with the turkey. You can also serve ham with the turkey as well.[9]
- Bake a ham. Preheat your oven to . Place the ham cut side down in a baking pan. Cover the ham with a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place the ham in the oven. Make the glaze once you put the ham in the oven. Baste the ham with the glaze every 20 minutes. During the last five minutes, remove the foil to caramelize the glaze.[10]
- To make a glaze combine of brown sugar and mango chutney, three cloves of minced garlic, of orange zest, of orange juice, and of dijon mustard to make a glaze. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
- Bake a fully-cooked ham for 10 minutes per pound. Bake a partially cooked ham for 20 minutes per pound.
- Order fresh pies for Thanksgiving Day. Pumpkin, apple, pecan, and cherry pies are typical pies served as desserts on Thanksgiving. Pick up your pies one to two days before the big day. On Thanksgiving Day, warm the pies up per the instructions on the box.[11]
- Alternatively, make a pumpkin pie or a pecan pie from scratch.
- Thanksgiving-themed cookies and candies are also common desserts served on Thanksgiving.
- Ask for thanks before the meal. Before the meal is served, friends and family members typically take turns saying what they are thankful for. This is a time to reflect on all the things you are grateful for, including your family, job, coworkers, and other people and things.[12]
- You could also play the A to Z gratitude game. Have everyone sit together so that they can hear and see one another. Going around the group of family and friends, have each person say what they're grateful for, according to the letter of the alphabet. For example, the first person would say, "I am thankful for Aunt Sharon's kindness."
EditDecorating the Tables - Cover the tables with tablecloths. Choose a thanksgiving-themed or fall-themed tablecloth. Set the table with the plates and silverware as well.[13]
- You can purchase thanksgiving-themed napkins from your local grocery store or crafts store as well.
- Decorate the table with a centerpiece. You can purchase thanksgiving-themed centerpieces from your local crafts store. You could also use a bouquet of autumn flowers, candles, or a cornucopia as a centerpiece.[14]
- Use foldout tables for extra seating. If you do not have enough room at your dining room table, then set up a separate table or two in your living room or den. Seat children at this table, or divide your guests up into groups and seat them at the other tables.[15]
- Alternatively, use a coffee table as a table for children. Place pillows around the table for the children to sit on.
EditEntertaining Family and Friends - Watch the Thanksgiving Day parade. The Thanksgiving Day parade starts at 9 a.m. Eastern Time in New York City. It lasts until 11 a.m. Local news stations like CBS, ABC, and NBC typically broadcast the parade. Watch the parade with your friends, children, and family members.[16]
- You can watch the parade on Verizon's YouTube channel as well.
- Put on a football game. Watching football on Thanksgiving is a favorite American pastime. Games are typically played throughout day on local TV channels such as ABC, NBC, and CBS.[17]
- Alternatively, organize a backyard football game with family, friends, and neighbors before the big meal.
- Volunteer at a local shelter. Because Thanksgiving is a day of giving and gratitude, many people choose to volunteer an hour or so of their time at local homeless shelters, soup kitchens, or religious institutions. Contact a local shelter in your area to find out what time the festivities will take place.[18]
- If you don't have time to volunteer, then donate clothes or canned goods to your local shelter.
- Invite your friends and family members to volunteer with you.
- Play games. Games like Monopoly, Life, Pictionary, and Clue are a great way to spend some quality time with friends and family members. Card and dice games like Yahtzee are also popular.[19]
- Take a nap or a walk after the meal. Because the Thanksgiving meal is such a big meal, it may leave you and your guests feeling tired. It is ok and even customary to sit down and doze off on the couch for 30 minutes after the big meal. Others may choose to take a walk around the neighborhood instead.[20]
- Know that the traditional dinner of turkey does not define what Thanksgiving really is. You could have a Thanksgiving dinner with ham instead of turkey, and it wouldn't change the meaning at all!
- It is okay to buy some prepared food items for the meal. Not everyone has the time or inclination to prepare everything from scratch.
- Choose simple Thanksgiving recipes if this is your first time preparing the Thanksgiving holiday meal.
- If you are hosting guests, ensure that all health and dietary needs are met for the meal. Take into consideration guests with certain food allergies or dietary restrictions. For example, provide a tofu turkey for your vegetarian guests.
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| How to Wash Socks Posted: 23 Nov 2017 12:00 AM PST There are many different ways you can clean your socks, but some ways are better than others. If you want to wash them in a washing machine, make sure to turn them inside out before washing them on gentle. If you'd rather hand wash them, swirl and soak them in warm, soapy water. After washing, hang your socks out to dry to keep them from becoming damaged. EditUsing the Washing Machine - Separate the socks by color. Before washing your socks, you'll want to separate them into two loads: whites and colors. This keeps your socks looking vibrant and prevents any unwanted bleeding.[1]
- If you're washing both dress socks and athletic socks, consider separating those as well. For example, you might have a load of colored dress socks, colored athletic socks, white dress socks, and white athletic socks.
- If you only have a few pairs of white athletic socks to wash, throw them into the washing machine with any white towels that you have.
- Use stain removing products to remove stains. There are many products out there, such as Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid, aimed to get rid of stains. Purchase a stain remover and follow the directions on the bottle. It may instruct you to either soak your stained socks in the remover or apply the remover directly to the stains.[2]
- Mix a scoop of Oxiclean powder into a gallon (3.8 L) of warm water and soak your stained socks for a few hours, or overnight if you're dealing with a tougher stain. Then wash the stained socks.[3]
- Try removing stains with home remedies. There are also many home remedies that you can try to get rid of different kinds of stains. Try sprinkling salt onto red wine stains or spraying hairspray onto ink stains before washing.[4]
- Make a generic stain remover at home by mixing a 1:2 ratio of dish washing liquid and hydrogen peroxide.[5]
- Turn the socks inside out. Doing this allows the socks to be cleaned as thoroughly as possible, because the odor-causing bacteria mostly reside inside of the sock.[6] This will also help to minimize lint accumulation.[7]
- Pin each pair together with a clothespin. If you often find yourself with single socks, consider pinning each pair together with a clothespin before putting them in the washing machine. This way, they'll stay paired throughout the washing process and they'll be easier to put away afterward.[8]
- Wash the socks on gentle with cold water and mild soap. Put a load of dirty socks in the washing machine. Set the machine to gentle, press start, and pour in a mild laundry detergent to prevent fading, stretching, and other types of wear and tear.[9]
- Turn the socks right side out. Take the socks out of the washing machine. Feed the sock back through itself and gently pull it straight so that it's right side in. Do this carefully to avoid stretching out the fabric.[10]
EditHand-Washing Socks - Sort your socks. Divide your socks into two piles; one of colored socks and one of white socks. Wash each one separately so that the colors don't bleed into the white socks. This will also help to keep the colored socks from fading.[11]
- If you're washing both athletic socks and dress socks, you may want to separate them as well in order to prevent damage.
- Remove any stains with removers or home remedies. Purchase a stain remover and follow the directions on the bottle, whether you're instructed soak the sock or apply the remover to the stain directly. You can also try to remove stains by using different home remedies. For example, try applying hot vinegar to grass stains.[12]
- Fill a sink with cold, soapy water. Plug the drain of a sink and start filling the sink with cold water from the faucet. Warm water may cause bleeding and/or shrinking.[13] As the water is filling up, pour some mild laundry detergent into the sink. If you don't have detergent, squirt in some dish washing liquid.[14]
- Use a bathtub instead of a sink if you have a large load of socks to wash.
- Flip the socks inside out. The inside of the sock is the part that needs to be cleaned most thoroughly. Keeping the socks inside out while hand washing them will help to eliminate as much odor-causing bacteria as possible.[15]
- Swish the socks around in the water. Swirl the socks through the water with your hands to loosen the dirt and ensure a more thorough clean. Avoid scrubbing and/or twisting the fabric, as this can cause stretching and damage.[16]
- Soak the socks for 5 minutes. Leave the socks alone for at least 5 minutes so that they can soak in the soapy water. If the socks are especially dirty, drain the water, fill the sink up again with soapy water, and keep the socks submerged for 10-30 minutes.[17]
- Rinse the socks out. Pull the drain let and the dirty water go down. Then turn the faucet back on cold and rinse out all of the soap by holding the socks underneath.[18]
- Flip the socks right side out. Flip the fabric back to the way it was initially once the sock is clean. Be careful not to stretch out the sock when you do this.[19]
EditDrying Socks and Putting Them Away - Roll the socks in a towel and press the water out. Lay your socks out flat on a towel, roll the towel up tightly, and press the water out by pushing down on it. Do this before hanging the socks up to quicken the drying process.[20]
- Don't wring the socks out, as this may stretch and damage the fabric.
- Hang the socks out to dry. The best way to dry your socks is by hanging them on a clothes rack or out on a clothes line. Drying them in the dryer may ruin the elasticity in them and/or weaken the fibers of the fabric.[21]
- Dry them on gentle if you're in a hurry. If you can't wait for your socks to air dry, put them in the dryer on gentle so that they aren't as susceptible to becoming damaged. This setting is intended for delicate clothing items, such as lingerie and workout clothes, so it should be the least harsh on your socks.[22]
- Fold the pairs together and put them away. Fold or roll each pair of your socks together so that none become lost or separated. Keep the pairs organized by putting and keeping them in a drawer designated for socks only.[23]
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