Single Atlantans, you may want to move to Chicago to find love. Atlanta is among the worst cities and Chicago is the best city for dating in the United States, according to a report released this week by "The Great Love Debate," a national tour that brings together single men and women with relationship experts to discuss dating. Chicago beat out Lexington, Ky., for the top spot on the list, also besting Charlotte, Washington D.C. Denver. Seattle, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Minneapolis and Portland rounded out the top 10, Howie said. The worst cities for dating were Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami. Brian Howie, producer of "The Great Love Debate," told the Chicago Tribune. In short, Atlanta residents just aren’t as optimistic, he said. 100 shows in 70 cities nationwide, hits Atlanta next month. This isn't the first time Atlanta has been dubbed a dud for love seekers. Last year, love one group said it found the metro area had about 80,000 more single women than single men. Despite the results of this week’s "The Great Love Debate" report, Howie said he has high hopes for Atlanta, which he said is one of his favorite cities. The men are here, he said. They’re just not out at social events meeting women.
Turn ordinary boxes into fun and practical items with the box crafts for kids. From a cool crayon caddy to a set of perfect-fit nesting boxes, you and your kids will love making and using these box craft projects. Have old sandwich bag boxes, detergent boxes, or shoe boxes on hand? Don't throw them out -- you can use them to make some of the box craft projects below. Add personal touches with glitter, embellishments, oral or anything you can imagine. The sky is the limit. Learn how to make this simple -- but fun -- box craft. Use a decoupage technique to turn an unlikely item -- a detergent box -- into a colorful, sparkled treasure box. This box craft project is so easy to do, you can make one for every kid in your family. In just a few steps, transform a sandwich storage bag box into the perfect place for crayons. This con tent w as generated by G SA Con tent Gener ator DEMO.
This box craft is also a fun kids' activity. Kids make a game out of figuring out which nature items are inside a decorated mystery box. For a perfect fit, check out these nesting boxes. Learn how to make these lovely, practical boxes in just a few simple steps. This variation on tin can telephones is just as fun as the original. Kids will have fun making and playing with this box craft project. The tooth fairy would be delighted to find this lovely decorated box holding a tooth inside. Learn how to make it in just a few steps. Your favorite book lover will love the box craft project in the next section. Keep reading to learn how to make the bookworm box craft. Looking for more fun kids' crafts? A colorful bookworm perched on top and a personalized nameplate make it truly special. All you need to start this simple box craft project is a cardboard shoe box. Step 2: If possible, open the box completely so it lays flat.
Wrap the entire box, inside and out, and lid with wrapping paper. Smooth the paper down so there are no bumps, and glue and tape in place. Fold the box back together, and glue the flaps and lid in place with a glue gun. Step 3: Make a bookworm by wrapping four chenille stems around a pencil to form a tight spiral; slide it off the pencil. Use craft glue or a glue gun to attach a pom to one end for the worm's head. Step 4: Cut two 1-inch pieces from the white chenille stem. Curl each around your finger to form antennae, and glue them to the top of the pom. Cut a 1-inch piece from the red craft stem, and curl it around your finger to form a smile. Glue the smile and wiggle eyes onto the pom. Glue the bookworm to the top of the box. Step 5: Spell out a message or your name on the front of the box using craft foam letters.
Don't be afraid to draw on the box in the next section -- you can erase it and draw on it again. Move on to the next section to learn about the chalk box craft. Looking for more fun kids' crafts? Covering this box with wet/dry sandpaper means the chalk will wash right off, so kids can decorate it again and again. Step 2: Trace each side of the box onto the back of the sandpaper; cut out. Glue a piece to each side of the box. Step 3: Glue four craft sticks around the edges of each side of the box. Store your chalk in this box, and draw right on the sides when it's time to play. Just wash clean with a damp paper towel when you're done. An empty detergent box is transformed into a lovely decoupaged storage box with the craft in the next section. Keep reading to learn more.