With Halloween well on its way, isn't it time to choose your costume? This week, I will post on costumes: what to be this year before it's too late!
SCARY (witches, ghosts, etc.): These are some of the most used costume ideas: they are traditional, and easy to find in stores. They are great last minute ideas.
CHARACTERS (from movies, shows, books, etc.): Sometimes you yourself need to make these costumes. For characters that aren't at the top of the charts, this can be very hard, but the final result is a real success.
ITEMS (fruit, silverware, etc.): These costumes are hard to find and make you look ridiculous, however, they make you a very funny-looking trick-or-treater.
GENERAL (princesses, animals, etc.): These costumes are normally not so hard to find, and can be nice to wear.
I hope This or That helped you solve this year's costume decision, and that you get a ton of candy this Halloween!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Family Game Night
Time for Family Game Night and not sure what board game to play? Don't worry, This or That is on the job!
MONOPOLY: Monopoly is a long game and is only fun with more than two people. It also involves math, which is not always what you want to be doing on Family Game Night!
SCRABBLE: Like Monopoly, this game is also long and involves using your brain. If you want to save this game for another occasion, it is fun with two people and is great for word practice. For word ideas, check out Umm...--Fantastic Words at umm-fantasticwords.blogspot.com .
JEOPARDY: If you have the board game version of this "Number One" game, you know that it is very hard for people under a certain age. If you want to get smarter, this game is quite possibly a good idea.
CLUE: This game does involve thinking, but is a lot of fun to play with more than two people.
EASY GAMES (i.e. Sorry, Operation, etc.): These games are mostly for children, and aren't too hard to play, but they can get quite dull.
JUNIOR AND VERY EASY GAMES (i.e. Monopoly Jr., Chutes and Ladders, etc.): These games are for very young children and are easy and not much fun unless you are a young child.
No matter what your preferences, or your age, or what games you have at home, I hope your Family Game Night is a success and This or That helped make it so.
MONOPOLY: Monopoly is a long game and is only fun with more than two people. It also involves math, which is not always what you want to be doing on Family Game Night!
SCRABBLE: Like Monopoly, this game is also long and involves using your brain. If you want to save this game for another occasion, it is fun with two people and is great for word practice. For word ideas, check out Umm...--Fantastic Words at umm-fantasticwords.blogspot.com .
JEOPARDY: If you have the board game version of this "Number One" game, you know that it is very hard for people under a certain age. If you want to get smarter, this game is quite possibly a good idea.
CLUE: This game does involve thinking, but is a lot of fun to play with more than two people.
EASY GAMES (i.e. Sorry, Operation, etc.): These games are mostly for children, and aren't too hard to play, but they can get quite dull.
JUNIOR AND VERY EASY GAMES (i.e. Monopoly Jr., Chutes and Ladders, etc.): These games are for very young children and are easy and not much fun unless you are a young child.
No matter what your preferences, or your age, or what games you have at home, I hope your Family Game Night is a success and This or That helped make it so.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Writer's Workshop
Everyone has to write for school, work, or fun. But what tools do you use? This week I will post on pens, pencils, and everything in between to solve your writing conflicts.
PENS: Pens come in both erasable and non-erasable varieties. The erasable kind tend to be hard to use. The non-erasable kind are nice in texture most of the time, and are normally necessary for final drafts of hand-written essays. Many people like to erase their work, and for these people I recommend pencils, although, on the bright side, there's always White-Out.
PENCILS: Pencils are always erasable with the exception of most colored types. For most multiple-choice exams, number 2 pencils (the most common type) are used. The different varieties of darkness and thickness of pencils are normally only used in art, as are colored pencils. Mechanical pencils are easy to use because they don't require to be sharpened, however lead for these is often very expensive.
MARKERS: These aren't usually used to write with because of their often big tips and colors. Their ink can go through paper, so these are used only for drawing, highlighting, and decorations most of the time.
Although there aren't too many types of writing utensils, the conflict between pens and pencils has always existed, and, as far as I can tell, always will. But even if this conflict does exist, I hope This or That helped solve your personal decision about writing utensils.
PENS: Pens come in both erasable and non-erasable varieties. The erasable kind tend to be hard to use. The non-erasable kind are nice in texture most of the time, and are normally necessary for final drafts of hand-written essays. Many people like to erase their work, and for these people I recommend pencils, although, on the bright side, there's always White-Out.
PENCILS: Pencils are always erasable with the exception of most colored types. For most multiple-choice exams, number 2 pencils (the most common type) are used. The different varieties of darkness and thickness of pencils are normally only used in art, as are colored pencils. Mechanical pencils are easy to use because they don't require to be sharpened, however lead for these is often very expensive.
MARKERS: These aren't usually used to write with because of their often big tips and colors. Their ink can go through paper, so these are used only for drawing, highlighting, and decorations most of the time.
Although there aren't too many types of writing utensils, the conflict between pens and pencils has always existed, and, as far as I can tell, always will. But even if this conflict does exist, I hope This or That helped solve your personal decision about writing utensils.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Off to School
Sick and tired of every subject in school? No worries, This or That will help you find the best part of each class and maybe even help you decide on your new favorite subject.
ENGLISH: This subject includes writing, grammar, reading, and vocabulary, among other things. Often this class produces a ton of homework, but it will help improve your ability to communicate properly and set a high standard for yourself.
MATH: Normally, people either adore or despise this subject: mostly it's hard, and homework can be tricky and time-consuming. Sometimes math comes naturally to a person and the work is not very hard at all, but for people who aren't good at it, it can be quite a burden. If you work at your math skills and stay on top of things, however, you might find that some exercises are fun!
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Whether you're taking French or Chinese, we're all in the same boat. Learning a new language can be really hard unless you practice often. These classes require a lot of dictionary work and are almost always hard to excel at, but as you grow you will realize how lucky you are to know more than one language.
SCIENCE: Science is a handful. Between the homework, tests, quizzes, information, words, and gross animals that you have to dissect, it's not always the most fantastic subject; however, often this stuff is useful to know and it helps you understand what your body is doing every second of every day, even as you read this.
HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY: These two useful subjects teach you a lot of things about why we're here doing what we're doing today. They often provide useful information for many conversations with various people.
TECHNOLOGY, ART, MUSIC, AND GYM: These subjects are fun, easy, and hardly ever have homework. Often they are chosen as favorite subjects only for these reasons. They promote listening, teamwork, and other important abilities and are often the only time for your brain to relax during the school day. Although they normally don't teach you things that are considered necessary, they are undoubtedly the most easy-going subjects.
I hope This or That helped with making the most of this school year. Have a good year, and enjoy every subject that comes your way!
ENGLISH: This subject includes writing, grammar, reading, and vocabulary, among other things. Often this class produces a ton of homework, but it will help improve your ability to communicate properly and set a high standard for yourself.
MATH: Normally, people either adore or despise this subject: mostly it's hard, and homework can be tricky and time-consuming. Sometimes math comes naturally to a person and the work is not very hard at all, but for people who aren't good at it, it can be quite a burden. If you work at your math skills and stay on top of things, however, you might find that some exercises are fun!
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Whether you're taking French or Chinese, we're all in the same boat. Learning a new language can be really hard unless you practice often. These classes require a lot of dictionary work and are almost always hard to excel at, but as you grow you will realize how lucky you are to know more than one language.
SCIENCE: Science is a handful. Between the homework, tests, quizzes, information, words, and gross animals that you have to dissect, it's not always the most fantastic subject; however, often this stuff is useful to know and it helps you understand what your body is doing every second of every day, even as you read this.
HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY: These two useful subjects teach you a lot of things about why we're here doing what we're doing today. They often provide useful information for many conversations with various people.
TECHNOLOGY, ART, MUSIC, AND GYM: These subjects are fun, easy, and hardly ever have homework. Often they are chosen as favorite subjects only for these reasons. They promote listening, teamwork, and other important abilities and are often the only time for your brain to relax during the school day. Although they normally don't teach you things that are considered necessary, they are undoubtedly the most easy-going subjects.
I hope This or That helped with making the most of this school year. Have a good year, and enjoy every subject that comes your way!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Cats and Dogs and Gerbils... Oh My!
Getting a pet and not sure which one to get? This or That is here to help! Whether you need to know more about an animal, or want advice on what to do, never fear. This or That is here!
As you probably know by now, cats and dogs are the main candidates in pet buying and are often the most fun. A hard decision is which to get, and even though you might have a personal favorite, allergies, space, and time can easily get in the way. If this isn't the case, then head over to Dog Breeds, one of my favorite blogs, to see more about types of dogs, at martina-dogbreeds.blogspot.com, or feel free to do your own research about dogs or cats.
Smaller animals almost always stay in cages, and I must say, this makes me really sad. Types of these animals include hermit crabs, gerbils, rabbits, and birds. Unless you're OK with having a caged animal or are willing to let the little guy out of his metal home for a while, this might not be a good choice for you.
Huge animals, such as horses, are some of the more extreme types of pets. These animals require stables, plenty of grooming, lots of excersise, and full-time attention. If you live in the country, these animals might make a little more sense, but for city folk, these are definetely not the best idea. To find out about horse breeds, check out Horses 4-Ever at horses4ever-d-and-s.blogspot.com.
Once you choose your new pet, check out Puppy Paws for help caring for it: peppypuppy.blogspot.com.
Good luck deciding, and have a great time with your new buddy!
As you probably know by now, cats and dogs are the main candidates in pet buying and are often the most fun. A hard decision is which to get, and even though you might have a personal favorite, allergies, space, and time can easily get in the way. If this isn't the case, then head over to Dog Breeds, one of my favorite blogs, to see more about types of dogs, at martina-dogbreeds.blogspot.com, or feel free to do your own research about dogs or cats.
Smaller animals almost always stay in cages, and I must say, this makes me really sad. Types of these animals include hermit crabs, gerbils, rabbits, and birds. Unless you're OK with having a caged animal or are willing to let the little guy out of his metal home for a while, this might not be a good choice for you.
Huge animals, such as horses, are some of the more extreme types of pets. These animals require stables, plenty of grooming, lots of excersise, and full-time attention. If you live in the country, these animals might make a little more sense, but for city folk, these are definetely not the best idea. To find out about horse breeds, check out Horses 4-Ever at horses4ever-d-and-s.blogspot.com.
Once you choose your new pet, check out Puppy Paws for help caring for it: peppypuppy.blogspot.com.
Good luck deciding, and have a great time with your new buddy!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)