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I have been wanting to make something like this to hang up in my kitchen for a long time! I can never remember how many teaspoons in a tablespoon and how many tablespoons in a cup, etc.

The wrapper measurements for a stick of butter aren't useful for a recipe using the metric system instead of U.S. measurements. Here's what to do.

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Here’s the answer you’re looking for, in a super convenient chart format! Keep this conversion chart handy for any time you need to convert tablespoons, teaspoons and cups. Whether you need to split a recipe in half, double it or you’re just weirdly curious about conversions (hey, no judgements!), you’ll want to bookmark this page so that any adjustments you make to your recipes will turn out just right.

A lot of people want to know the truth about nursing dosages, especially when they are going to start a new job and want to make sure that they are following the regulations. If you are not familiar with these kinds of calculations, it may be difficult for you to decide what dosage to take. Here is how you can make sure that you are safe.

How many parts make a whole? Cooking measurements were a great way to help my son answer that question. This was a simple activity that he found surprisingly interesting. When it was done, he asked if there was more he could measure! What we used: 4-cup liquid measuring cup Measuring spoons Measuring cups Empty gallon-sized milk jug Tap water Funnel (optional) Worksheet of measuring questions (download the one I made here) Before we got started pouring and measuring, we read Stuart J. Murphy’s Room for Ripley, a Level 3 MathStart Capacity book. In the book, Carlos is super excited to buy his first fish. As he prepares the fish bowl with water, he learns all about just how much water it’ll take to make a nice home for his new guppy. One cup is not enough! 2 cups (or 1 pint) is not enough! As he continues to add more and more water, he learns how many pints are in a quart, and how many quarts are in half gallon, etc. When we finished reading about Carlos’ new pet, I had my son using the measuring spoons, cups, and 2-cup measuring cup to complete a worksheet of math (measuring) questions. This was great fraction practice. I was thrilled to hear his hypothesis that three 1/3-cups would equal 1 cup!

Cooking from The Old Farmer's Almanac to use as a cooking aid. For example, 2 cups of sugar is equal to one pound.

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It is not only important to know what you are eating but exactly how much, too. This not only allows you to know your quantity but also allows you to precisely calculate your Points Plus Values. The best way to know how much you are eating is my measuring out your portions. Use a scale, measuring cup and measuring spoons is recommended. After beginning my journey I quickly realized the older fashioned scale I had was not as easy to use and was taking too long. I knew if I kept it up like that I would become discouraged so I purchased a new. slim, tempered glass scale that is digital and it is AWESOME! I highly recommend you adding one of these to your kitchen as it will help you out greatly. I found mine at Costco for about $20 but recently saw one on Eversave's website (a daily deals site, deal was to expire on 1/18/2012) for also $20. This type of scale has made it much easier to measure out my portions, quickly and accurately. For example, a few days ago I provided a recipe for a meal with meatloaf. I was able to easily calculate my points plus values for the meatloaf portions by scaling the entire meatloaf, discovering its weight int ounces and then dividing the total recipe point value by the ounces to discover points per ounce. This is how I recommend you scaling your recipes and your meals, too. Alright, what if you don't have a scale our measuring cups or spoons around. Say you are out to eat. How do you figuring your portion sizes. To estimate a tablespoon use your thumb To estimate a half a cup make a fist and use half of it To estimate a cup use a fist To estimate a 3oz serving of meat use the palm of your hand From CalorieCount, here are some additional useful estimations to use: The Grain Group 1/2 cooked cup rice ---- tennis ball 1 pancake (1 ounce or 5") ---- compact disc (CD) 1 piece of cornbread (2 ounces) ---- bar of soap 1 slice of bread (1 ounce) ---- audiocassette tape 1 cup of pasta/spaghetti (2 ounces) ---- a fist 1 cup of cereal flakes (1 ounce) ---- a fist The Vegetable Group 1 cup green salad ---- baseball or a fist 1 medium baked potato (1 cup) ---- computer mouse or a fist 1/2 cup cooked broccoli ---- light bulb 1/2 cup serving ---- 6 asparagus spears; 7 or 8 baby carrots; 1 ear of corn on the cob The Fruit Group 1/2 cup of grapes (15 grapes) ---- light bulb 1/2 cup of fresh fruit ---- 7 cotton balls 1 medium size fruit ---- tennis ball or a fist 1 cup of cut-up fruit ---- baseball or a fist 1/4 cup raisins ---- large egg The Milk Group 1 1/2 ounces hard cheese ---- 9-volt battery or your index and middle fingers 1 ounce of processed cheese ---- your thumb 1 cup of ice cream ---- baseball The Meat and Beans Group 2 tablespoons peanut butter (= 2 oz. meat) ---- ping-pong ball 1 teaspoon peanut butter (= 1/3 oz. meat) ---- fingertip 1 tablespoon peanut butter (= 1 oz. meat) ---- thumb tip 3 ounces grilled/baked fish or chicken ---- checkbook 3 ounces cooked meat, fish, poultry ---- your palm, a deck or cards or a cassette tape Discretionary Calories Fats, Sugars and Sodium teaspoon butter, margarine ---- stamp, the thickness of your finger or knuckle to thumb tip tablespoons regular salad dressing ping-pong ball Snack Foods 1 ounce of nuts or small candies ---- one handful 1 ounce of pretzels ---- two handfuls 1/2 cup of popcorn ---- one man's handful 1/3 cup of popcorn ---- one woman's handful Serving Dishes/Utensils 1/2 cup ---- custard cup or mashed potato scoop 1 1/2 cups ---- large cereal/soup bowl 1 1/2 cups of pasta, noodles ---- dinner plate, not heaped 1/2 cup of pasta, noodles ---- custard cup or mashed potato scoop

Here’s the answer you’re looking for, in a super convenient chart format! Keep this conversion chart handy for any time you need to convert tablespoons, teaspoons and cups. Whether you need to split a recipe in half, double it or you’re just weirdly curious about conversions (hey, no judgements!), you’ll want to bookmark this page so that any adjustments you make to your recipes will turn out just right.

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There is SO MUCH to know about pH balancing, and much of it is disputed or conflicting. But this is what is true: disease cannot grow in an alkaline environment. Our collectively high stress lifestyles and standard poor diet leads to acidic conditions in the body. Chronic acid conditions can have negative impacts on health, however, it can be reversed or mitigated with a high intake of alkalizing foods.

Who likes to do measurement conversions? Not me. Lately, a lot of you mentioned that you use the metric system since you are in Europe, Australia, Canada etc...So here it is, this chart may help

Designing a knit or crochet pattern? Or adjust the garment size in a pattern? The women's garment size calculator calculates the stitches you need!

Today I want to share with you some principles and initial steps to take in the beginning with your sewing pattern that will help you avoid sewing up a garment that doesn't fit. In this article, you will learn how to measure the pieces of your pattern, before you cut it, to increase your likely hood

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How-To: Basic Top-Down Double Triangle Shawl Formula The following project is from The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary: 150 New Stitch Patterns to Knit Top Down, Bottom Up, Back and Forth & In the Round by Wendy Bernard. Measurements and Yarn Requirements for Triangular Shawls Yarn measurements will depend on a lot of factors, but to help you get started, take a look at this table for the approximate number of yards you might need. These numbers are based on a shawl that is twice as wide at its widest point as it is long at the center back, so any variation in the dimensions of the shawl will affect the amount needed. As with any on-the-fly, no pattern project, check your retailer’s return policy just in case you end up with more yarn than you need. Finished Measurements: See above Yarn: See above Needles: One 29” (74 cm) long or longer circular needle in size needed to obtain correct gauge. NOTE: Choose needle length based on desired width of piece. Notions: Stitch markers GETTING STARTED Make a gauge swatch and determine the number of stitches per inch in your desired stitch pattern. GARTER TAB Start with a Garter tab cast-on as follows: CO 3 sts. Knit 5 rows. SHAWL SET-UP Set-up Row (WS): Knit to end; do not turn. Rotate piece 90 degrees clockwise, pick up and knit 3 sts (1 in each purl bump along edge); rotate piece clockwise again, pick up and knit 3 sts along cast-on edge—9 sts. SHAPE SHAWL Row 1 (RS): [K2, pm] twice, k1 (center spine st), [pm, k2] twice. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: K2, [sm, yo, knit to marker, yo, sm, k1] twice, k1—4 sts increased. Row 4: Knit. Repeat rows 3 and 4 until shawl is your desired width and length. BO all sts. FINISHING Block as desired. A Note About Needle Sizes When you look at yarn labels, you’ll probably notice that they often provide information about gauge and give a suggested needle size. Usually this information is intended for use in sweaters or socks or items that need to be knit into a reasonably solid fabric. If you want your shawl to have a similar drape to a sweater, then go ahead and use the yarn label information as a starting point. If you want a drapier shawl or one that is lacy, the rule of thumb is to use needles as many as 4 sizes larger than suggested on your yarn’s label. In this situation, swatching is a perfect way to find a yarn and needle size combination that you like best. For more information on The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary, click here.