How To Add a Custom Background To Your YouTube Channel

July 19, 2012 by 2 Comments
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Your YouTube Channel is an extension of your brand--so take advantage of the opportunity to brand it and make it "you." Here's how to add a custom background to your YouTube Channel. This is often called a "skin." Create an image If you're handy at image creation (and, really, you can use PicMonkey or iPiccy for this so go ahead and have some fun) create an image that has a width of 970. The height is up to you -- I usually make mine rather tall so that it will continue far below the fold. If … [Read more...]

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Preschool activity: how to make a bubble blower

June 2, 2011 by 4 Comments

Love this idea that was shared in my daughter's preschool last week. We learned a simple, inexpensive 5-step process to make a bubble blower. It's a great activity for kids ages 2 and up... my 7-year-old is hooked on it! You'll need: small plastic cup drinking straw (cut in half to make smaller) hole punch rubber band thin, disposable dish cloth, like Handi-Wipes, cut into 5-inch (or so) squares bubbles: pour thin layer onto a dish or in a wide bowl   about a quarter inch below … [Read more...]

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How to accessorize with Stella & Dot: Mom Chic

April 15, 2011 by 1 Comment

Last week, I hosted a Stella & Dot party. I was so impressed with the party and how fun it was to host it, I moved it online and am now hosting the party here, through my site. You are invited! Go to my stylist's website and enter my first name: just and last name: precious to order. 10% of all proceeds from this event will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. As a host, I earned over $250 of free jewelry, plus 4 half price pieces. I know. That. Is. Awesome. Watch for pictures of me in … [Read more...]

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