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How to Make Cookie Dough Hot Chocolate

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Cookie dough hot chocolate puts an even sweeter twist on your classic cup of hot chocolate. Topped off with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and mini chocolate chip cookies, this tasty cup of hot chocolate will warm you up on cold days. Makes: 4 servings Edit Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter ½ cup brown sugar 1 pint cookie dough ice cream 5 cups milk 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Whipped cream Mini chocolate chips 1 cup mini chocolate chip cookies 1 melted chocolate bar Edit Steps Rim your mugs or glasses with chocolate. Dip the mugs in melted chocolate, only covering the rims. Let the chocolate harden for about 10-15 minutes. Whisk the ice cream, butter, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a large pot. Whisk over medium-high heat until the ice cream fully melts. Pour in the milk. Stir in the milk with a whisk and mix until the mixture starts to steam. Carefully pour the hot chocolate into the mugs. Decorate the cookie dough hot chocolate. Top the hot chocolate with a...

How to Dress for Homecoming

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While homecoming might not be as formal as prom, it's still a special occasion and a fun chance to dress up. Even if you've never been to a homecoming dance before, you can find the perfect look for the dance! Whether you're going with a date, sticking with friends, or rocking out solo, the right outfit can make you look and feel great! Edit Steps Edit Wearing a Dress Check your school’s dress code. Some schools have a relaxed dress code for dances, but others still expect students to abide by certain rules, like wearing skirts of a certain length or covering their shoulders. You should know these rules before you buy your homecoming outfit. [1] Choose a color that will flatter your skin tone. Look for clothes in the colors you think look best on you. If you have a warmer skin tone, choose shades like gold, red, coral, or fuschia. If your skin tone is cool, opt for silver, blue, green, or purple. [2] You can determine your skin tone by checking the veins in your ...

How to Tell if Ground Beef Has Gone Bad

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Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that you can use to make burgers , taco meat , spaghetti sauce , and so much more. If you have beef in your fridge and you’re not sure if it’s still good to use, you can check in a few easy ways to see if it’s spoiled. Just remember never to eat meat that’s gone bad! Edit Steps Edit Inspecting the Beef Check to see if it has turned a dull brown or grey. Fresh beef will be bright red in color, but it may have a few brown spots in the middle since ground beef is taken from different parts of the cow. Your ground beef will turn more grey the longer you keep it. If all of your beef is grey rather than red or brown, it’s best to throw it away. [1] Prepackaged ground beef develops a brown color on the inside because oxygen is not able to reach the center. Smell the beef to see if you notice a sour smell. Fresh beef will have a slight smell, but beef starting to go bad will smell rotten or sour. The smell is produced from gases made by some of ...

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

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Pass by those jars of pumpkin pie spice at the grocery store. You can easily make this mix of spices using seasonings that you likely have in your pantry. By making your own blend, you can adjust the quantities according to your own personal taste and also save some money. Store the mix for up to 1 year and use it in pumpkin pie, baked goods, coffee, and roasted vegetables. Edit Ingredients 1 tablespoon (8 g) ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons (2 g) ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) allspice 1/2 teaspoon(1 g) ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground mace or cardamom 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground nutmeg Makes 2 1/3 tablespoons (13.5 g) of spice Edit Steps Edit Mixing and Storing the Spice Measure all of the spices into a bowl. Put 1 tablespoon (8 g) of ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons (2 g) of ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of allspice, 1/2 teaspoon(1 g) of ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of ground mace or cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of ground nutmeg into a bowl or dish. [1] I...

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks at Home

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Almost everyone has some part of their body that they aren’t completely happy with, but there are ways to be more confident in your own skin. Stretch marks (also called striae) are discolored lines on your skin that can appear almost anywhere on your body. It’s almost impossible to entirely get rid of your ‘tiger stripes,’ but there are a few ways to minimize their appearance. Taking excellent care of your skin via moisturizers and hydration is a good start. Getting a prescription for a retinoid medication can help as well. [1] Edit Steps Edit Minimizing the Appearance of Marks Ask your doctor about a prescription for a Retinoid medication. This topical treatment helps to boost elastin and collagen production, leading to healthier skin. It comes in a lotion form that you can apply at home. In most cases, you’ll need to rub the lotion on to the areas of your skin with stretch marks once daily for 16 weeks. [2] During each application session, keep going until the skin feels satur...