You can use whichever type of apple you like, but the tartness of Granny smith apples goes well with the sweetness of chocolate. Remove any produce stickers that might be on the apples’ skin, then rinse them under water to remove any chemicals or germs that might be on the surface. Dry them with a clean towel. This will allow you to eat the apple like a lollipop once it’s been dipped in chocolate. You may have to press firmly, but you should be able to ease a stick into the apple fairly easily. If you can find good quality chocolate in chocolate chip form, skip this step. However, if you bought a bar of chocolate, you’ll need to cut it up into smaller pieces. If you bought a chocolate bar that snaps easily into bite-sized pieces, break it up along the suggested lines. If it’s a solid bar, use a sharp knife to break the chocolate bar down into very small chunks.  If the pre-portioned pieces of chocolate from your bar are too large, run your knife through those, too. The smaller the pieces, the more quickly and easily the chocolate will melt down into a sauce. If you try to melt chocolate over high heat too quickly, you might burn the chocolate and ruin your whole sauce. To guard against that, use the double boiler method to steam the chocolate gently from below, warming it evenly and preventing it from burning. To create a double boiler, you’ll need a large saucepan; a double boiler pan that fits over the saucepan, but does not touch the bottom of it; and a stirrer.  Fill the bottom of the large saucepan with water, making sure that the water does not touch the bottom of the double boiler pan when it’s in place. Place the saucepan, water, and double boiler pan combination over medium-low heat on the stove. Place the chocolate pieces in the double boiler pan. As the steam from the hot water rises up to the double boiler pan, the chocolate will begin to slowly melt. Stir the chocolate to speed up the melting process and ensure an even texture to the sauce. When the chocolate has melted through, turn off the heat source. Hold each apple by the skewer, and dip it into the chocolate in the double boiler pan. Roll it around to make sure that the apple is completely covered by chocolate sauce. If you want to add any other toppings to the chocolate apples, do it immediately after rolling the apple in the chocolate sauce, while it’s still wet. You can top the apple with anything that strikes your fancy. Some common toppings include chopped hazelnuts, sprinkles, crushed candy canes, and so on. You can dip the apple into a bowl of the topping, or you can sprinkle the topping over the apple. Place a sheet of wax paper over a cookie pan, then place each apple upside down on the wax paper. The skewer should be sticking up toward the sky. Place the cookie pan in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden once more, then you’re ready to serve your chocolate apples!

Summary: Wash and dry your apples. Push a wooden skewer into the core of each apple. Cut 16 ounces of chocolate into small pieces. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler. Dip the apples in the melted chocolate. Garnish the apples. Place dipped apples on wax paper and refrigerate to harden.


Statusbrew is a free app that can keep track of who unfollows you on Twitter. Get it from App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android).  You can use Statusbrew to watch one Twitter account for free, but adding more accounts will cost money.  If you have already signed up for Statusbrew, tap Sign inand log in with your account information.    If it’s your first time using Statusbrew, you’ll have to swipe through a few details of its features. Now you’ll see your dashboard. The next time you open Statusbrew, the app will open right to your dashboard.  ” The Twitter names who’ve unfollowed you since the last time you checked the app will appear here. If it’s your first time using Statusbrew, you won’t see any unfollowers listed. This is because it hasn’t been monitoring your Twitter followers until now.

Summary: Install “Statusbrew Twitter Followers” by Statusbrew. Open Statusbrew. Tap Sign Up. Tap Sign up with Twitter. Type your Twitter username and password. Tap Authorize app. Swipe left through the tutorial. Tap the “X” on the final tutorial screen. Tap your Twitter name. Tap “New Unfollowers.


Sometimes people get into regular schedules that seem uninteresting to them, but could be interesting to you, and vice versa.  Asking for at least two interesting things will inspire your boyfriend to step back and look more closely at his day.  Additionally, ask your boyfriend how he felt about the two interesting things. If it’s not obvious to you why the two things your boyfriend named are interesting, ask him why he found them interesting. If he has trouble naming two interesting things, help him out by asking, “Where did you eat lunch?  What did you have?” If you’ve recently heard a very happy or very sad news story, share it with your boyfriend.  For instance, if a mine collapsed and the miners were miraculously rescued, share it with your boyfriend.  You could say, “Did you hear the good news about the miners?  I’m really thankful they have been rescued.” Encourage your boyfriend to discuss other recent developments in current events by asking him, "What events did you see in your newsfeed today?" For instance, if his aunt is known to say or do outrageous things, ask, “So, how is our dear Aunt Linda?”  Keep the conversation going by comparing how your boyfriend’s mom and your mom, for instance, are getting on. Even if your boyfriend hasn’t seen his family in a while, you could bring them up anyway.  Reminiscing about funny family-related memories is a great way to bond.

Summary: Ask your boyfriend to tell you two interesting things about his day. Share a news story that made an emotional impact on you. Ask your boyfriend how a memorable family member is doing.


Trampolines need to air dry to complete the cleaning process. A trampoline should never be washed if the forecast predicts rain at any point during the day as this can inhibit the drying process. Mild cleaners work best for trampolines, as they minimize the risk of damage. Never use a cleaner with bleach or pumice, as this can harm your trampoline. Never rent a pressure washer to clean a trampoline. This can damage the fabric. If you don't have a hose, you can use buckets to wet the trampoline.
Summary: Clean your trampoline on a sunny day. Avoid products with bleach or pumice. Use a hose over a power washer.