Writing a review is part of a blogger’s job. People who blog often have access to new products, events, or services early and can get the word out about what works or does not. It is important to choose a service/event/product that your readers should know about and be honest about how it works. For this blog, you will do just that. Your review should include:
- A title
- A descriptive summary paragraph
- An evaluation of Pros
- An evaluation of Cons
- A review
- A call to action
Creative Sock Puppet Craft Review
ReplyDeleteThe sock puppet that I located online was a normal white tube sock that could be bought almost everywhere. The sock was decorated by hot gluing buttons for eyes, and yarn for hair on the sock. The picture showed these types of puppets being used as characters for a production they were putting on. Many people use these for this exact purpose, for plays and other games for young children.
Although the outcome will create so many memories for others, the process of creation is rather boring. Not much goes into it and could easily lose kids attention. This is also due to a bigger con of this being unsafe to make for kids. Like any other project involving hot glue, it’s not safe for kids to do on their own. The glue is very hot and easily burns the skin upon touch. The decorations are hot glued to the sock making it hard for kids to contribute. This is why many will question if they should use their time to create a sock puppet.
From what I gathered, the pros of creating a sock puppet are the following. It’s simple to make and it's safe for kids to use on their own without a worry of them getting hurt. For such a great looking outcome, the sock puppet is rather easy to make. Few supplies goes a long way with this product. Many parents struggle with trusting their young ones with anything with the worry of them getting hurt or breaking something. The sock puppet is a toy that it’s impossible for a kid to get hurt or break. This is a huge pro because almost all other toys come with a risk when leaving kids with them.
Although the creating process is not going to be the best time that you have had with your kids, it will be some of the best memories you have once it’s created. It’s great for story times, plays, and almost anything else your kid would love to do. To your kid, a simple sock puppet is one of their best friends. I have already went to the store and bought the supplies so me and my kids will be able to make one.
Although I said the hot glue is unsafe, I plan on allowing my kids to use markers to decorate the sock and the hot glueing is done. I recommend you to do the same with your kids. I think it’s important that we all take the time to allow our kids to create and think on their own in our society that has changed so much with creating new things.
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DeleteFirst off, great writing! I love the organization. I was able to follow along and not get lost in your writing.
I'd like to talk about the beginning of your article. If you are going to be writing a review, I would like to know more about what you are reviewing. I know you are writing about a sock puppet but what is a sock puppet? What if a child is reading this review? Is it possible to use more description?
About the hot glue, if you are concerned about other children getting burned from hot glue than maybe you should suggest having parent supervision or a child-safe alternative?
I think after reading this blog that I would try making your craft. It sounds interesting, but I would have liked more information about what is was about towards the beginning.
Good job Brandon!
I like how detailed you were in your review. I like how at the beginning you telling what it basically is a tube sock because that all it is really is.
DeleteBrandon,
DeleteIn general i love how your whole blog is about home crafts, it suits you well my friend. This was a good blog. Very well organized and met all the requirements. I now know the pros and cons of sock puppet making I also know that you can buy a tube sock anywhere. Very well done Brandon. I cannot find anything wrong with your post!
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ReplyDeleteMicrosoft Office 2016: A Must Buy!
ReplyDeleteMicrosoft Office 2016 is a great tool for any business, and is a must for any student. Office provides many products. To name a few, there are: Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. You may use Office on PC, or Mac. Without Microsoft Office, the world would be very different from where we are today.
Microsoft Office 2016 comes with many new features than it’s predecessor, Office 2013. One of which is called: “Tell me what you want to do”. This is a great tool and will make your life a lot easier. Simply type in what you would like to do. For example: “Apply Borders and Shading” the program will find the setting so you may use it, Yay! No more menu hunting!
Another great thing is improved user interface. The interface is much more clean, and refined than its predecessor. Colors on the new office make it look fresh, and new. Menus are also easier to find as well, and things are easier to work.
Pricing plans is another great thing about Office. When Office 2013 was introduced, Microsoft announced several payment plans. You can pay $10 a month or $100 a year for Office 365. This includes products like: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher, OneNote, Access, and Outlook and also includes one Terabyte of OneDrive storage, Microsoft’s solution to an online cloud service. Along with this, you may install Office on up to five PC’s and Macs.
However, every product can’t be perfect. A danger to Office is the lack of online backup. Unlike Google Docs, Office does not provide a online backup service, so if your files are not uploaded on a cloud service and your computer crashes you will lose everything. This is a reason why I recommend using Office 365. This way, if you upload your documents to the cloud, you are protected using Microsoft’s OneDrive. This is their solution to the cloud.
Pricing can be an issue as well, because the product can be expensive. However, there are several workarounds you can use. Aside from the wonderful deal I shared above, Microsoft is selling a office suite called: “Office Home and Student” this suite includes Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and OneNote all for $150. You may only install it on one computer however. This is a more expensive way to buy Office, but again, there are ways around it like using the subscription plan I talked about in the second paragraph.
Despite the high price tag for one PC, the new office is a great tool to have for any business, or student. The new office has many great features, and a new fresh interface for you to utilize. The new office will allow you to get your work done faster! Using this new suite for writing a new Business Plan will be very beneficial. When I wrote my business plan, I had a hard time finding many features I needed. I used menu hunting. With the new “tell me what you want to do” feature this will help you find what you want right away, therefore shortening work time.
To get your new office, you may order it online at the Microsoft Store, or any major retailer. If you would like a payment subscription plan, you may only get this through Microsoft at Office.com.
Enjoy your new Office 2016!
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to looking back on the greatest most exciting pay per view cards the UFC has ever put out, UFC 189 doesn't shy away from first place.
The card was featuring some of the biggest superstar fighters and two championship fights. Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler vs number 1 contender Rory MacDonald as the co main event and the featherweights number 1 contender vs the 2nd contender for the interim featherweight Championship. These were the two craziest fights I have ever seen and what everyone wanted as a co and main event. Besides these two fights, the card was still packed with the likes of Brandon Thatch, Rory Nelson, Cody Garbrandt, Matt Brown, and John Howard.
You are already at the edge of your seat by the time the co-main arrives. And let me tell you, I still to this day do not know how those two human beings survived the night. Robbie and Rory were in a 5 round 25 minute war with not one second break between the two. The two had constant pressure on each other and refused to give up. Rory suffering a broken nose in the beggining did not affect the young canadian superstar at all. He kept throwing vicious shots and never gave up. Meanwhile by the time the 5th round came about, Robbie was also cut up, bruised, and bloody. Neither looked the same as when they entered the bout. The crowd cheered and the fight got more and more intense. But in the final round, the champion threw a hard straight to rory's already broken nose and inflicted too much damage and pain for the young gun and remained UFC Welterweight champion.
Then the main event comes around. The biggest superstar to ever step into the UFC, Conor Mcgregor, one of the best strikers in the game, faces off against his toughest opponent yet, the wrestler, Chad Mendes. With Conor’s weakness being wrestling, nobody knew what to expect. With trash talk and injuries throughout the whole camp, this was looking to be one of the most important and exciting fights in UFC history. And it didn't shy away from it. The bout started with Mcgregor running towards Mendes and attempting a wild knee to the face but missed and was taken down. His gameplan was to do anything but that. When he hit the mat, he stayed there the whole first round. Mendes whacking the flattened Mcgregor with strong elbows and punches, cutting him up and making him a bloody mess. After the first round ended, the irish Conor Mcgregor sprung up from underneath Chad laughing with a huge smile and ran to his corner cracking jokes to his coaches. Everyone was confused how somebody could be getting beat up a whole round and still be having fun. The second round starts, the fighters stayed on their fight for a few exchanges but again, Mcgregor was taken down again by Mendes. Again being beat up the whole round, everyone in the arena thought Mcgregor's reign as the most popular fighter was at the end of the road. But! When Mendes goes to submit Mcgregor, Conor slips out and the fighters are on their feet. With 10 seconds left in the 2nd round, Conor kicks the body of the tired and gassed out Chad Mendes twice, then throws the hardest punches of his life and lands his fist on Mendes’s chin and with 3 seconds left in the round, Mendes was knocked out. One of the greatest comebacks in the UFC to this day. The crowd went wild and Mcgregor drew a couple tears of emotion when becoming a UFC Champion for the first time. Even if you don't like Conor, watching this fight and watching him receive the belt was very inspiring and emotional to watch.
The only thing me, along with anyone could possibly complain about this card is if you bought the paper view at home, you had to sit through A LOT of commercials. Every Time there was a little break in between fights, you could take a good 20 minute power nap and there would still be commercials. Other than the dreadful wait in between battles, this card was great and I recommend to anyone that you should rewatch UFC 189 either on youtube, UFC fight pass, or any way shape or form.
The Wonders of World Dairy Expo
ReplyDeleteWorld Dairy Expo takes place at the Madison fair ground October 4-8, this year will be the 50th anniversary of World Dairy Expo. There are many different things to do at this event. You can go walk around in all the barns and see all the different cows or you can walk through some of the buildings and check out all the different vendors that are there. You can buy anything from clothing,boots and belts to equipment and trailers for animals. You can also go relax in the Coliseum to see the dairy cattle exhibitors compete for coveted awards or get caught up in the lively bidding at one of the breed sales to purchase top genetics. Some families like to attend to observe the latest fitting and showing techniques to implement at home. Other producers and family members might compete in the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, Champion Dairy Products Contest, Youth Fitting/Showmanship Contest and 4-H/Post-Secondary or Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contests as well as the FFA Dairy Judging events. Designed for dairy producers and industry partners World Dairy Expo is a showcase for elite dairy cattle, cutting edge research and modern technologies.
I love World Dairy Expo. I think it is a great learning opportunity to see all the different kinds of cows . It is also a great opportunity to talk to the people about their cows and why they came to show/compete at this large event. The food is really good and it's fun to walk around and look at all the different vendors at the event. The only bad thing is is it's a lot of walking, your feet will probably hurt and you will be tired and the vendors are a little pricey sometimes, but at the end of the day it's all worth the amazing experience.
This piece is extremely well written and interesting! Your background information on the fight intrigues me and makes me want to keep reading! You made it very clear throughout your piece that your a big fan of the UFC 189! I'm not much of a UFC kind of guy but i may very well go watch it because of this reveiw.
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