These Two Android Apps Can Turn a Frown Upside Down

September 18, 2014 2:33 pm

You know that your Android phone is great for its practical organization features and web browsing capabilities, but you might not know that it also has a number of silly apps that serve no purpose other than your own entertainment. Here are two of the most fun apps for your Android device.

Voice Changer
Make your friends and family laugh with the Voice Changer, a silly Android app that enables you to change your voice any way you please. Simply record a short word or phrase and the Voice Changer will alter your voice using effects like the robot, cathedral, giant or even high-pitched helium. If you want to brighten the day of a friend far away, you can then send your altered voice recordings using the Whatsapp app.

Heads Up!
Made famous by Ellen DeGeneres, this interactive trivia game is just as much fun in person as it is on TV. First, the app offers a number of categories of knowledge to choose from, from celebrities to accents and much more. Once you decide on a category you simply place your phone against your forehead and tilt your head to “draw” a card. The other players then attempt to get you to answer the question correctly by acting out scenes, attempting accents and describing objects or people on the fly.

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Color Me Mine: Get Creative at This Social Ceramic Studio

September 15, 2014 2:41 pm

If you’re looking for a fun, social way to let your kids exercise their creativity, Color Me Mine is a great choice. This public art studio enables kids and adults to choose a pre-made bisque pottery piece and then decorate it using the studio’s wide assortment of tools, paint colors, glazes, and kilns to fire the project once it’s complete. After three to five days, you’ll receive your painted and fired project to enjoy at home. One low studio fee covers all of your supplies, and then it’s just a matter of paying for whichever bisque item that you choose.

The studio is also a very popular place to hold kids’ birthday parties, bachelorette parties, and other types of celebratory gatherings. Color Me Mine even hosts wine nights where of-age visitors can enjoy a favorite bottle of wine while painting and relaxing with friends.

Color Me Mine is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Color Me Mine
13500 Galleria Circle
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 535-0005
beecave.colormemine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/color-me-mine-bee-cave

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How to Ensure You’re Safely Serving and Preparing Eggs

September 4, 2014 2:33 pm

Eggs are essential ingredients in a number of dishes, but they can also be dangerous to your health if handled incorrectly. To reduce your risk of salmonella and other diseases that come from eggs, follow these important guidelines.

  1. Shop smart. The first step toward healthy egg care is inspecting your eggs in the grocery store for cracks or dirty appearance. Also be sure to only purchase eggs that are stored in a refrigerated case.
  2. Store them properly. Eggs should be stored in a clean spot in the refrigerator at 40° F or lower.
  3. Cook them thoroughly. If you’re preparing scrambled eggs or another egg dish, be sure that both the yolk and white are firm and that the egg reaches a temperature of 160°F. Never eat batter or dough containing raw eggs before it's cooked or baked.
  4. Store egg dishes properly. Dishes made of only eggs cannot be stored, so be sure to eat them immediately after cooking. If you prepare something else that contains eggs, always keep it refrigerated.
  5. Keep it clean. Even if you use the utmost care when handling eggs, it’s essential to wash your hands, cooking and prep surfaces, and any utensils thoroughly to remove any traces of eggs. Wash hands and utensils with hot, soapy water, and scrub kitchen countertops with bleach or another germ-killing product.

Playing It Safe With Eggs [FDA]
Eggs & Food Safety [Incredible Egg]
Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Salmonella from Eggs [CDC]

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