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Build this great Mars Rover with just a few items you can find around the house. This is a fun craft for kids, parents, teachers and educators to learn to build, and you can make it with very simple supplies. Just follow the instructions for more information.

Always use your imagination and be creative when building this project or any others. It's your creation, so be inventive when looking for building supplies - you just may be surprised! When building your project, experiment with new and different ways of putting it together. The most important thing is to have fun! Find these or similar supplies!

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• 1/2 gallon juice or milk container


• Cereal box or some cardboard


• Foil Tape


• 2 straws


• 4 container lids


• Any additional items you wish to use for customization

1. Tape up your milk carton!

Start out by taping your juice or milk container up completely. I used foil tape for my Mars Rover body. You could use regular masking tape instead, and color it with marker and make your own designs.

2. Make the axles!

Next make 4 holes at each side of your container that are just a little bigger that the straw thickness. Insert your straws all the way through so that they stick out both sides. This will be your wheel axles. If they do not turn easily, then pull the straws out and adjust your holes a little.

3. Make the wheels!

You can make wheels out off a piece of cardboard. Simply draw four circles and cut them out. You can do this by taking any circular object and tracing around the edges on your cardboard before it them out.

I used four old instant coffee container lids that I had saved for my wheels. If you'd like to use container lids for your wheels, just make sure not to throw them out after using the container, and when you have four of the same kind, you can build your own crazy wheeled vehicle.

4. Add the wheels!

I attached my wheels using a hot glue gun. This is great for crafts like this. If you don't have access to one you, can carefully tape your wheels on by slipping on the wheel and taping it to the axle with small pieces of tape instead. I laid the rover on its side on top of my wheels. Then I lifted the straws up, squirted some hot glue in the center of my wheel, and pushed the straw down into the glue making sure that it stayed centered and that the rover body was also flat on its side resting on the other wheels.

5. Repeat on the other side!

Now repeat step 4 on the other wheels. Make sure to try your best to keep each wheel centered on its axle.

VOILA! - a 4 wheeled rover! You can start rolling it around or dress it up. This is my favorite part of a project. I start looking through all of our containers full of recycled supplies and again, VOILA! - a detergent push button top! Attach it to the top and it's futuristic piece of equipment. For my windows I cut out small pieces of cardboard from a popsicle box into the shapes of my window and covered them with some black tape and attached then. So, have fun and see what you can come up with.

You can see specific photo and video step-by-step instructions for this project here. When you are done making this craft, try making many of the other kids crafts you can find at http://www.looledo.com.

Mark Icanberry is the author of multiple successful kids crafts books.

If you are applying for a job abroad (particularly in Europe or South America), a Motivation Letter For Work Abroad takes the place of a Cover Letter. Both resumes and Motivation Letters are much less formal than their United States equivalents. The Motivation Letter, as its name implies, tells your prospective employers why you are motivated to work for their companies. It gives you a chance to describe your personality, the languages you speak, any awards you may have won, and what motivates you to work abroad.

The Motivation Letter is constructed like a formal business letter, with your name and address in the top right corner. Beneath this and against the left margin should be the name, job title, company and address of the recipient. (It is worth doing a little digging to find out the name, if you don't know it.) European countries don't put a period after title abbreviations, so remember to leave them off ; i.e., "Mr" instead of "Mr." and "Dr" rather than "Dr.". Spell out the name of the month and use the order "day-month-year."

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The first paragraph of your Motivation Letter describes the job for which you are applying, and how you learned about it. The second paragraph should address your qualifications for the job; don't just list them, talk about them. Show yourself to be a person of initiative and creativity ; in short, motivated! In the third paragraph, talk about why you want this particular job. What skills do you bring to it? What do you hope to learn? Finally, in the fourth paragraph give your contact information and times you are available for interview.

If you used the recipient's name, close "Yours sincerely;" if you used "Dear Sir or Madam," close "Yours faithfully." Type your name four spaces down and two spaces under that, against the left margin, type "Enclosure." Sign your name in the space above your typed name, attach a resume to your Motivation Letter For Work Abroad, and you've done it!

Motivation begins with you. Whether you are an employer of thousands or sitting in you room, struggling to get your day going. Motivation Letter for Work Abroad

Moroccan décor is quite popular in modern homes, due to its dramatic jewel toned colors, gorgeous exotic patterns and luxurious Moroccan fabrics. Making a bedroom into an exotic Moroccan bedroom is a decorating project that can be very exciting. From choosing the Moroccan furniture pieces you like to finding the Moroccan bedding and decorating accessories that fit your taste and set the mood of your room, the shopping experience will surely be a pleasant one with so many Moroccan home accessories to browse through and enjoy.

How to Start Your Decorating Project

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Start by selecting your paint color. What color excites you for your Moroccan inspired bedroom? You have lots of color choices with this theme. Moroccan décor spans a wide range of colors - from cobalt blue to saffron yellow; from shocking pink to brilliant red and gorgeous greens. Any of these colors would work nicely in this African décor. Offset with some earthy tones, like sand and cinnamon and your bedroom will definitely take on the decorative appeal of Morocco.

Use Moroccan Home Accessories To Complete The Look

You can add wonderful touches of Moroccan design to your bedroom with mood lighting using Moroccan candle lanterns or lamps. Use authentic lanterns imported from Morocco if your budget allows or you can achieve the same look and feel with beautiful Moroccan-inspired candle lanterns at a substantial savings.

There are many Moroccan lanterns and lamp designs to choose from. You can start adding that exotic touch by purchasing just a few Moroccan candle lighting fixtures. Hang your Moroccan lighting or place them on side tables or drawer tops.

Many Moroccan lanterns and lamps use candles as their light source, but they can also be electrical. The choice is yours. The advantage of using candles as the light source is that the movement of candle light enhances the romantic mood created by Moroccan candle lanterns. The flickering flame causes the shadow effects made from the intricate pattern cut in the metal of the lanterns to dance about on ceilings.

Heighten the mood in your romantic Moroccan themed bedroom by using scented candles in your exotic candle lanterns.

When it comes to Moroccan bedding, most designers suggest that you stick with spice colors. Your bedding can either match or offset the color scheme of your paint.

Add lots of pillows or cushions on the bed and on the floor. Use pillows with colors and patterns of Morocco. Moroccan fabrics or even some embroidered silk will help you achieve your unique exotic look.

Rugs are another great accessory for your Moroccan bedroom. Use decorative area rugs or authentic Moroccan rugs to soften the floor and enhance the authentic look and feel of your bedroom.

Use canopies or mosquito netting above your bed to give your bed exotic style.

Moroccan furniture, including Moroccan tables, chairs, wardrobes, headboards and chests, can be heavy wooden or wrought iron pieces. Ornate markings on the heavy wood are common. Metal pieces lean toward being "chunky". If you want authentic Moroccan furnishings, you should look for Moroccan Imports such as intricately carved screens and carved furniture pieces with mother of pearl or brass details or intricate carvings and brilliant colors.

If you are having a hard time finding decorating ideas for your new exotic Moroccan bedroom, there are many Moroccan decor decorating books to choose from. You can purchase these books to find Moroccan decor ideas you would like to use.

If you are just getting married or buying a home and you like the Moroccan style, you can always put the Moroccan Imports you like on your wish list.

Any look can be achieved for less if you use your imagination. If you're on a budget, buy accessories and furniture that give you the feeling of Morocco for a fraction of the cost.

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Casonia Smith-King is Content Advisor for www.african-images.com.