Have you heard of Vine? If you're a fan of social media, you probably have! Available for iOS and Android devices, this app allows you to create six-second videos of just about anything you want. Users then start to follow you, and you can follow other users to see videos that interest you. How can you make your videos stand out in a sea of other six-second clips? Follow these four tips!

1. Captivate your audience. The best Vines are re-watchable, fun, and exciting. Do your best to make a video you, yourself, would actually want to watch. If you surprise viewers with something different, they'll be more likely to share your video with their followers.
2. Make your video look its best. Try to hold your phone as steady as possible to reduce shaking and twitching of the camera. If you're planning on making a lot of Vine videos, it might be a good idea to invest in a tripod for your phone.
3. Be aware of your surroundings. Ensure that there is not ambient noise overwhelming your video, like wind, traffic noise, or an air conditioning unit.
4. Plan ahead. To tell a meaningful story in six seconds, you'll need to do some planning. Visualize the end product. Some users even like to storyboard their idea so they know exactly what shots they need before shooting. Note that there is no editing feature in Vine, so if you make a mistake, you have to go back to the beginning and start again!

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Located in the century-old former New Braunfels Post Office building, McAdoo’s Seafood Company is an upscale seafood restaurant with the same community-centered feeling as the building’s former establishment.

Even though the building was closed for 25 years, the new owners worked to preserve just about every bit of its original charm and history, including some of the pieces of equipment. The interior features gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding lining every wall, and comfortable wooden tables that provide a cozy setting for dinner with friends. McAdoo’s Seafood Company also offers a New Orleans-style courtyard for dining al fresco, a private banquet room in the former Postmaster’s office, and an old-fashioned bar filled with wines and spirits. With a large seafood menu featuring a heavy dose of Cajun flair, McAdoo’s Seafood Company is unlike any other restaurant in the New Braunfels area.

McAdoo’s Seafood Company is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

McAdoo’s Seafood Company
196 North Castell Avenue
New Braunfels, TX
(830) 629-3474
www.mcadoos.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mcadoos-seafood-company-new-braunfels

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Your toddler is just learning to eat without your assistance, and while it’s an exciting time in any parent’s life, it can also be quite messy. Finger foods are a great way to teach your little one to eat by him or herself, and they’re much easier to clean up than the debris from bowls and utensils. Here are three nutritious finger food recipes perfect for toddlers.

Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets [Skinny Taste]
Every child loves chicken nuggets, but the typical fast food variety is anything but healthy. Forgo the greasy drive-through nuggets in favor of something all natural and homemade with this simple recipe. Using whole-wheat breadcrumbs and Panko to add a satisfying crunch, these bite-sized chicken strips are much less fattening and much tastier.

Snake Sandwich [Annabel Karmel]
The name may sound scary, but this nutritious lunch is fun and easy to eat. Simply cut a few different kid-friendly sandwiches into small circles, then arrange them into a slithering snake shape that little ones will be excited to eat.

Prosciutto and Taleggio Panini [Parenting]
Make a protein-packed alternative to the usual grilled cheese with this flavorful sandwich. A hot dog bun is a smaller version of the usual panini bread that’s ideal for tiny toddler hands, while gooey melted cheese and tasty prosciutto are mild enough for even the pickiest child to enjoy.

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