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Wings Or No Wings?

Sprint cars and midget cars often have two extensions on top of the roll bars called wings. The wings actually have a role in keeping the car and driver safe, but these extensions aren't required on these cars. If you're going to purchase a midget sprint car, you'll need to decide if you want those wings added or not. Some wings are movable (not like bird wings), but they can be moved up and down the diagonal roll bars that surround the cockpit of the car.

Sew Happy: How The Flowers For Freya Fabric Collection May Help You Beat The Blues

In the past, feed and flour mills began to manufacture printed sacks for their products in hopes the bags would be repurposed during a time when money was tight and supplies were limited. Homemakers began making clothing and home décor items from these printed sacks to add a little beauty to their lives when times were tough. The Flowers for Freya fabric collection was inspired by these feed sack prints and using them for your home décor and sewing projects is sure to lift your mood.

Chatelaines: History And Uses

What is a chatelaine?  A chatelaine is an elaborate clasp with multiple small chains dangling from it. Tiny useful items are attached to the bottom of each chain. A chatelain is traditionally hung from a belt and rides at the waist or hip, so the tools can be easily within reach whenever you need them.  History of chatelaines  Chatelaines have a long history, both as practical items and decorative accessories. The word chatelaine has French origins and was once used to refer to a woman who oversees a mansion, estate, or castle.

Have Fun With Rock Painting

If you are looking for a new hobby you can do on your own or with the whole family, then you may want to consider painting rocks. There has been a recent boom in the amount of people who are finding joy in painting rocks, as well as those who also decide to even hide them in public for others to randomly find. Whether you want to paint rocks to decorate your own home or garden with, or you want to give them away to spread that joy, you can even find many online groups to join where you can correspond with others enjoying this same hobby.

4 Features To Look For In Your First Fountain Pen

Fountain pens are very classic pens that comes with their own unique features and characteristics. They are not like other pens. Fountain pens can be refilled with ink and can be used again and again, making them a long-term investment.  #1 Size  The first thing that you need to take into consideration is the size of the pen. Fountain pens can be shorter or longer in length, and they can also have smaller or larger diameters.