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https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Teeth-With-Braces	How to Clean Teeth With Braces	To clean your teeth if you have braces, try using a normal brush with soft bristles to brush your teeth. You can also make sure the spaces between the brackets stay clean by using a proxabrush. Insert the brush through the top of the bracket and clean 2 teeth at a time. In order to clean your teeth, place a pea-sized amount of toothpaste onto your brush to ensure your teeth and braces are cleaned. For even better results, use a fluoride toothpaste, which can help remove plaque that may build up around your braces. As you brush, divide your mouth into four sections, top, right, left, and bottom, to make sure you're cleaning all of your teeth properly.	Get a special toothbrush for braces. Since braces require placing devices on your teeth, use a proper toothbrush or toothbrushes. Purchase a regular brush and consider adding a braces-specific proxabrush to get between brackets. Get a regular brush with soft bristles. Make sure the brush size and shape fit your mouth, which can help reach all areas of your mouth. Buy a proxabrush, or “Christmas tree” brush, if you like. This may help you more effectively clean between braces. Replace any brush with frayed bristles or every 3-4 months. Prepare your brush. Run your toothbrush(es) under water and put a pea-sized dollop of toothpaste on it. This can ensure the most effective cleaning of your teeth, braces, and oral cavity. Use fluoride toothpaste. It can help strengthen your teeth and remove plaque, which may build up around braces with improper brushing. Braces may make your teeth sensitive, so you may want to use a fluoride toothpaste formulated to minimize sensitivity. Tackle brushing in four sections. Section your mouth into top, left, right, and bottom quadrants for brushing. Setting up specific sections can help you make sure that every surface is properly cleaned. Brush whichever section you want or what makes you most comfortable. Make sure to brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth as well. Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle using gentle pressure. Make sure the brush stays in contact with the surface of your teeth and gum line. Brush from outer to inner tooth surfaces with short strokes and repeat the process for each section of your mouth. Brush the inside surfaces of your front teeth by angling the brush vertically and making several up and down strokes. Pay attention to the surfaces around and in-between your braces, which is where plaque can build up. Brush chewing surfaces, your tongue, and soft palate using a scrubbing motion that gently goes back and forth. Wearing braces means that your gums will always be slightly inflamed, so expect small amounts of bleeding. This is normal. Use your proxabrush. When you've finished using your regular brush, consider using a proxabrush, or “Christmas tree” brush. This may help you more effectively clean between individual brackets if you are concerned your regular brush isn't enough. Work on two teeth at a time. Insert the brush from the top of the wire between two brackets and then repeat from the bottom. Floss your teeth. Each time your brush your teeth, take time to floss as well. Because debris can easily get stuck in teeth with braces and plaque can build up, flossing is can help remove lingering debris. Remove about 18 inches of floss from the packaging. Wrap it around your middle fingers. Grasp the rest between your thumbs and forefingers. Gently feed the floss between the top of your tooth near the gum and the main arch wire of your bracket. Use a gentle sawing motion on the side of each tooth. Ask your orthodontist if there is a specific type of floss you should use. The floss used to clean dental bridges may be a good option because it has a tip that gently goes between your teeth and gums. Try water-flossing if you don't like regular floss or your doctor suggests it. Use an antiseptic mouth rinse. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash after you've brushed and flossed. Studies have shown that using a mouthwash may decrease plaque, which can be a problem for people with braces. It may also clear lingering food particles or bacteria. Swish the mouthwash in your mouth. Buy a mouthwash with chlorhexidine, which many oral care professionals recommend. Mouthwashes containing alcohol can dry out your mouth and cause bad breath. Take a pain reliever. You may have some tenderness if you recently had your braces tightened or adjusted. Don't let this deter you from brushing. Take an over-the-counter pain medication to relieve discomfort. Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, or acetaminophen. Let your orthodontist know if you are in a lot of pain. It is better to return to your orthodontist for another 5 minutes to get a small adjustment than to suffer from increased pressure, which may produce longterm negative effects. Brush and floss daily. Brush and floss your teeth and braces daily as well as after meals. This can minimize plaque and remove debris and bacteria. Brush and floss after meals if you are able. Maintain a healthy diet. Watching what you eat can promote overall and oral health. Eat a balanced diet that is low in sugary foods to minimize plaque or stain formation around your braces. Eat lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, and legumes. If you eat something sugary, consider brushing your teeth when you're done. Some examples of sugary foods and drinks to stay away from are soft drinks, sweets, candies, and even wine. Avoid foods that can damage braces. Certain foods and colored drinks can stick to or damage your braces. Staying away from them can help you avoid problems with your teeth and braces. Some foods to avoid are: Popcorn Corn on the cob Chewing gum Whole apples Sticky foods, such as caramel. Avoid grinding your teeth. If you clench or grind your teeth, you could damage your teeth or braces. Ask your dentist or orthodontist about using a mouth guard. Grinding wears can cause sensitivity and damage such small chips and cracks in your teeth. Avoid biting your nails, opening bottles, or holding things in your mouth. See your dentist and orthodontist regularly. Regular checkups and cleanings with your dentist are important to maintaining oral health. You should also visit your orthodontist regularly to help correct your teeth. Visit your dentist at least twice a year and your orthodontist as often as she suggests. Consider using a dentist and orthodontist who work together.	Get a special toothbrush for braces. Prepare your brush. Tackle brushing in four sections. Use your proxabrush. Floss your teeth. Use an antiseptic mouth rinse. Take a pain reliever. Brush and floss daily. Maintain a healthy diet. Avoid foods that can damage braces. Avoid grinding your teeth. See your dentist and orthodontist regularly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Zoloft-Dose	How to Increase Zoloft Dose	If you're still feeling depressed or stressed out, increasing your Zoloft dose may be able to help you feel better. Be sure to talk to your doctor before you raise your dose so you can come up with a safe plan to avoid side effects. Keep in mind that it can take up to 6 months on the medication before you feel Zoloft alleviating your symptoms. Once your doctor has decided to increase your dosage, they likely have you take a higher dosage at weekly intervals. If you experience side effects, like jitters, sweating, insomnia, heart palpitations, dizziness, or your depression gets worse, call your doctor right away for advice.	Talk with your doctor about why you need to increase your dose. Your doctor will likely ask you a series of questions to determine the effectiveness of your current prescription. Answer each of these questions truthfully and with as much detail as you can. Come prepared to explain any side effects that you are experiencing, too. For example, your doctor might ask, “How well are you sleeping at night?” Sleeplessness and sleepiness are both potential side effects of Zoloft. Also, talk with your doctor about your specific health goals. What are you hoping that increasing your Zoloft dosage will help you to accomplish? For example, tell your doctor if you'd like to feel happier or less stressed out. Start at a dosage at between 25-50 mg/day. This is the standard dosage prescribed for adults suffering from depression. This dosage will not necessarily eliminate all the symptoms of depression, but is often seen as effective when used in conjunction with therapy. Your doctor and therapist will work together to determine a dosing regimen that works best for you. Starting at a dose that is too high can cause nausea and vomiting. Follow your doctor's dosage instructions carefully. For children between 6-12 years of age, the usual starting dosage is 25 mg each day. Your doctor might also start you on a lower dose if you suffer from liver problems. Dilute the liquid form of Zoloft before taking it. Pour 4 ounces (110 g) of juice, water, or ginger ale into a glass. Then, use a medicine dropper or syringe to add the exact dosage amount of your Zoloft into the liquid. Stir it all together and drink immediately. Read the prescription packaging closely and reach out to your doctor or pharmacist with any questions. Do not create this mix in advance or it could reduce the effectiveness of your Zoloft. Evaluate your health progress at or before 24 weeks (or 6 months). This is the point at which you should see some reduction in your overall symptoms as a result of taking Zoloft. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss where your treatment should go from here. If you try to increase your dosage too close to starting the medication, it won't have time to fully work. Do not try increasing your dosage on your own, as this could result in severe health problems. Always follow your doctor's instructions for adjusting your dosage. Increase your dosage at weekly intervals. Once you and your doctor have decided that you need more Zoloft, it's important to boost your dosage in a controlled, safe way. Since you are already taking Zoloft, it will usually only take a week for your body to react to more medication. Be candid when discussing with your doctor how you feel from week to week. In general, the maximum dosage increase that you will get per week is 50 mg/day. Any more than this, and you risk experiencing side effects, such as rapid heartbeat or even seizures. Stop at a maximum dosage of 200 mg/day. Once you hit 200 mg, your doctor will need to investigate other options. This is generally the ceiling level of safety for Zoloft, if taking it for depression. Boosting your dosage above this ceiling can lead to dangerous side effects, such as seizures. Adjust your dosage in 50 mg intervals if you have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD). This is a condition where a woman suffers physical and psychological symptoms, especially during each menstruation cycle. Zoloft is often prescribed to counter any depressive thoughts accompanying PDD. If you find your symptoms worsening, then the dosage could be boosted by 50 mg for subsequent menstrual cycles. You can also discuss with your doctor whether or not you should take Zoloft continually or just during your cycle. Or, in some cases, you may need to take an elevated dosage of Zoloft for the first 3 days of your cycle. Watch out for signs of agitation. One of the possible side effects of Zoloft is jitters and nervous energy. These feelings can especially take place when you are in the process of increasing your dosage. That is why they are referred to as “treatment emergent.” If you experience these side effects, reach out to your doctor as soon as possible. Agitation encompasses everything from being unable to sit still to repeating the same thoughts in your head over and over again. Other possible side effects of Zoloft include sweating, tremors, insomnia, tiredness, heart palpitations, dizziness, or worsening of depression symptoms. Do not stop using Zoloft without talking to your doctor. It can sometimes take weeks for your symptoms to improve as a result of Zoloft. Try your best to be patient and communicate any concerns to your doctor during this period. Stopping your medication suddenly can cause severe illness and withdrawal symptoms. If you miss a dose of Zoloft, do not double-up with your next dose. Instead, just consider it missed and continue with your regular dosage schedule. Seek medical attention right away if you experience extreme symptoms. As you change your Zoloft dosage, it's possible that your body might react. If you experience a seizure, blurred vision, severe headaches, or vomiting, reach out for emergency assistance and call your doctor as well. These can all be symptoms of serotonin syndrome, which is essentially a sign of too much Zoloft in your system. You might also feel unsteady on your feet or experience a loss of coordination. Do not drive if you start to manifest these symptoms. Talk with your doctor before taking any other drugs, vitamins, or supplements. It's possible that these other products might interact with your Zoloft and reduce its effectiveness. This is especially important if you are thinking about taking a product for anxiety or depression, as the ingredients lists could overlap with Zoloft, creating the potential for an overdose. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Advil or Aleve, can interact with Zoloft. When combined, they can decrease your clotting ability and lead to bruising. Add another drug to complement your Zoloft regimen. If you are already at your maximum Zoloft dosage or if your symptoms are wide-ranging, then your doctor might consider a form of combination drug therapy. They'll prescribe a drug similar to Zoloft or one in another category to boost the effectiveness of your medications overall. For example, if you are taking Zoloft but may be suffering from thyroid-induced depression, then a thyroid medication, such as Synthroid, might be prescribed. Other drugs, such as aripiprazole, are known to improve the effectiveness of Zoloft without producing any additional side effects. Work with a therapist to combat any symptoms of mental illness. If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, simply raising your Zoloft dosage over time may not be enough to minimize your symptoms. Ask your primary care physician to recommend a therapist who can work with you to combine behavioral and lifestyle examination with psychopharmacology. For example, when a child is anxious due to a learning disability, Zoloft can relieve some of the anxiety. However, discussing their school environment with a therapist can also help. This combined approach is also referred to as “treating the whole person.”	Talk with your doctor about why you need to increase your dose. Start at a dosage at between 25-50 mg/day. Dilute the liquid form of Zoloft before taking it. Evaluate your health progress at or before 24 weeks (or 6 months). Increase your dosage at weekly intervals. Stop at a maximum dosage of 200 mg/day. Adjust your dosage in 50 mg intervals if you have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD). Watch out for signs of agitation. Do not stop using Zoloft without talking to your doctor. Seek medical attention right away if you experience extreme symptoms. Talk with your doctor before taking any other drugs, vitamins, or supplements. Add another drug to complement your Zoloft regimen. Work with a therapist to combat any symptoms of mental illness.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Sugar-Cookies-Without-Baking-Soda	How to Make Sugar Cookies Without Baking Soda	To make sugar cookies without baking soda, start by mixing flour and salt together in a large bowl. Then, blend butter, sugar, 1 egg, and some vanilla in a separate bowl. When you're finished, stir the wet and dry ingredients together until everything is just combined. Next, shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Finally, chill the dough in the freezer for 1-2 hours before cutting and baking your sugar cookies.	Combine the flour and salt. Add 2 ½ cups (350 g) of all-purpose flour that's been sifted and ¼ teaspoon (1 g) of salt to a medium. Whisk them together until they're blended, and then set the bowl aside. Cream the butter and sugar together. Add 1 cup (227 g) of butter that's been softened to room temperature and a cup (200 g) of granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat the two together on medium-low for 1 minute if you want cookies that hold their shape very well or 3 to 4 minutes if you prefer light, fluffy cookies that don't hold their shape quite as well. You can also cream the butter and sugar with a handheld electric mixer. Blend in the egg and vanilla. Add 1 large egg and 1 ½ teaspoons (7 ½ ml) of vanilla extract to the butter and sugar. Mix until they're just combined. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Reduce the mixer's speed to low, and slowly add the flour mixture to the bowl. Blend together until the flour is just incorporated -- don't overmix the dough or your cookies may turn out tough. Shape the dough into a ball and flatten it. Use clean hands to gently give the dough a round shape. Next, use the palm of your hand to flatten it to form a disc. Cover the dough and chill it for a couple of hours. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator. Allow it to chill for at 1 to 2 hours so it has time to firm up. If you don't want to bake the cookies right away, keep the dough in the fridge for up to 3 days or store in the freezer for up to a month. Frozen dough should be defrosted overnight in the refrigerator. When you're ready to roll out the dough and cut the cookies, let the dough sit out for 5 minutes at room temperature so it softens slightly. Beat the butter. Add 1 cup (227 g) of unsalted butter that's softened to room temperature to the bowl of a stand mixer. Blend the butter on medium-low speed for 10 to 20 seconds to cream it. You can also mix the cookie dough with a handheld electric mixer. Blend in the sugar and vanilla. Add 1 cup (200 g) of sugar and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract to the butter. Mix the ingredients in on medium-low until they're fully combined. Gradually mix the flour in. Reduce the mixer's speed to low. Slowly pour 1 ¾ cup (219 g) of all-purpose flour that's been sifted into the bowl, and blend until it is just combined and a stiff dough forms. This dough doesn't need to be refrigerated before rolling it out. However, if you aren't going to bake the cookies right away, you should store it in the fridge. Take it out about 5 minutes before you plan to make the cookies to soften it slightly. Line a baking sheet. To keep the cookies from sticking to the pan, you should place a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on it. Set the pan aside for the moment. If you prefer, you can grease the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Flour your work surface. The cookie dough will slightly sticky, so it's important to prepare your work surface. Sprinkle some flour over your countertop or cutting board to lightly cut it so the dough won't stick as you roll it out. Roll the dough out. Place your dough on your floured work surface, and use a rolling pin to smooth and flatten the dough. Aim to roll it out to a ¼- to ½-inch (6- to 12-mm) thickness. If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use any heavy, cylindrical item you have, such as a wine bottle or thermos. If you find that the dough is sticking to the rolling pin, you can dust it with flour or place a piece of parchment paper between the dough and rolling pin. Cut out the cookies. Once the dough is rolled out, use cookie cutters to cut it into the shapes of your choice. Gather up the dough scraps as you go, and roll them out so you can continue to cut out cookies. If the dough is sticking to the cookie cutters, dust them with flour. If the dough seems to be getting too warm, stick it back in the fridge for about 5 minutes to firm up. Place the cookies on the lined baking sheet. Arrange them on parchment paper or baking mat so there's at least an inch (2.5-cm) between them. If you'd like, you can add colored sprinkles or sugar to decorate the cookies once they're on the baking sheet. Chill the cookies for about 15 minutes in the fridge. When the cookies are on the baking sheet, place them in the refrigerator. Let them set up for about 15 minutes or until they're firm so they won't spread as much as they bake. You can also place the cookies in the freezer for about 5 minutes if you're in a hurry. Preheat the oven. While the cookies are setting, turn the oven on and set it to 350°F (180°C). Allow it to heat fully, so it's hot enough to bake the cookies when they're ready. Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown. When the cookies are set, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Let the cookies bake for approximately 8 to 12 minutes, or until they become golden brown at the edges. Depending on the size of the cookie cutters you used, the cookies may need to bake longer. Large cookies may take up to 15 minutes. Cool the cookies on the pan for several minutes. When the cookies are finished baking, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 10 minutes. If you try to move them when they're still hot, they're likely to break. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling. Once they're partially cooled, use a spatula to move them to a cooling rack. Leave them on the rack for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until they're cooled completely. If you didn't decorate your cookies with sugar and sprinkles, you can ice them once they're completely cooled. Store the cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze the baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.	Combine the flour and salt. Cream the butter and sugar together. Blend in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Shape the dough into a ball and flatten it. Cover the dough and chill it for a couple of hours. Beat the butter. Blend in the sugar and vanilla. Gradually mix the flour in. Line a baking sheet. Flour your work surface. Roll the dough out. Cut out the cookies. Place the cookies on the lined baking sheet. Chill the cookies for about 15 minutes in the fridge. Preheat the oven. Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown. Cool the cookies on the pan for several minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.
https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Vinyl-Scratches	How to Fix Vinyl Scratches	To fix vinyl scratches, spread wood glue onto your record and smooth it out with a piece of cardboard. Then, wait 24 hours for the glue to dry before carefully pulling the glue off in one piece. Afterwards, play the record to test the sound. If the record is just dusty, lightly hold a vinyl brush to the record for 1-3 rotations, then angle the brush away from the record and slowly remove it to brush the dust off.	Apply wood glue over the entire record as it spins on your turntable. Place the tip of your wood glue at the edge of your inner label, and squeeze the bottle with light pressure. As the record spins, continue squeezing out the glue so it creates lines around your record. Stop when you reach the outer edge. You should have thin, even lines over all of your record. Your record will have stripes of glue following the circular grooves of the vinyl. If you squeeze out too much glue on the vinyl, that's okay. You will even out the amount of glue. However, if you use too much towards the outer edge, use a paper towel to wipe up the excess. If you are worried about getting glue on your turntable, you can apply the glue to the record on a table instead. The spinning of the turntable helps spread the glue across your record. Use a piece of cardboard or cardstock to spread the glue. Take a piece of cardboard or cardstock about 2 inches (51 mm) wide, and touch it to the outer edge of your record. Let your record continue to spin, and the glue will spread out and cover the record as it moves. Then, lift up on your card and place it at the inside of your record to spread out all of the glue. You can leave your hand stationary and let the spin of the record spread the glue for you. You will have a smooth, even surface of wood glue covering the entirety of your record. Stop your turntable and let your the glue dry for around 24 hours. You can leave your record on your turntable overnight. To see if the wood glue is dry, you can gently touch the outer edge of the glue with your finger. If it still feels sticky, let it sit for 1-2 more hours and try again. You can also leave your record on a piece of newspaper to dry if you do not use a turntable. Peel away the dried wood glue starting at the outer edge of your record. Using your index finger and your thumb, pull up on the outer edge of the wood glue. Then, lift up with steady, consistent force to peel away all of the glue. Remove the glue slowly and gradually to try to pull it up in 1 piece. If your wood glue does not peel in 1 solid layer, that's okay! Lift up at another edge and peel away the glue until it is completely removed. Avoid touching the surface of your record as you peel away the glue. Play your record to test the sound. Put the arm of your turntable onto your record and power it on. Listen to your record, and the part of the song that used to skip may play clearly now. Wood glue can help your vinyl by capturing even the toughest dirt and dust. Keep in mind that using wood glue does not guarantee your record will be fixed. The wood glue provides a thorough clean of the entire record by removing any dirt and debris and smoothing over uneven vinyl surfaces. If your record still skips, try another coat of wood glue or another vinyl cleaning method. You could also search online for a professional vinyl restorer near you. Use a dry vinyl brush to remove surface dirt and dust. Place your record on your turntable and turn it on. While the record spins, lightly hold the brush on the surface of your record to sweep away any impurities and static build-up. Keep your brush on your record for 1-3 spins, then angle your brush at the edge of your record and slowly remove it. Most record brushes have 2 rows of bristles, 1 to sweep of the dust, and 1 to remove static. Be sure to clean your brush after each use. That way, you do not spread debris to and from your cleaning brush. While this will not erase scratches, it will help your turntable pick up as many grooves in your record as possible, helpful to avoid skipping parts of the song. Purchase a record cleaning kit to use professional cleaning products. Visit a music store or search online to find a kit. Most come with a liquid cleaning solution, directional brush, and smaller brush used to clean the directional brush. Then, follow the specific directions outlined in your kit's instructions to clean away surface debris. Your directions will likely have you apply the cleaning solution, then use the brush to sweep away extra dirt. Make your own cleaning solution to deep clean on a budget. Combine ¼ cup of 90-99% isopropyl alcohol, ¾ cup of distilled water, and 1 or 2 drops of dishwasher fluid in a spray bottle. Place your record on a microfiber cloth, and spray the solution on your record. Wait 30 seconds to let the liquid fill the grooves, and wipe away the liquid with another microfiber cloth. Then, soak another microfiber cloth in distilled water, and wipe off both sides of your record. This will remove fingerprints and grime that a record cleaning brush cannot pick up. Avoid spraying the label of your record. You can repeat the process for both sides of your record to thoroughly clean away dirt and dust. Rub a toothpick back and forth over the scratches with soft pressure. Locate the scratches of your record, and angle 1 wooden toothpick at the scratch. Apply a little pressure, and rub back and forth on the scratch. Do this for any and all scratches on your vinyl. Rubbing the scratch with a toothpick helps get into the small cracks and lift up stubborn debris. Take your time when cleaning with a toothpick and be careful not to scratch other areas of your record. This may not fix the scratch, but it can help remove any surface debris from your vinyl. Place your record in its inner sleeve after you finish listening to it. Inner sleeves come in either paper or plastic material. When you finish listening to a record, carefully slide your record in between both sides of material as a first line of defense. Your vinyl will come with an inner sleeve when you purchase it. You can also purchase replacement sleeves online or in music stores. Store your record in its outer sleeve when not in use. When you purchase a record, it comes in a cardboard outer sleeve. You can also purchase replacement plastic sleeves. After you place your record into its inner sleeve, slide it into its outer sleeve. The outer sleeve adds another layer of defense. If your outer sleeve is worn and you can see the ring of your record, consider purchasing a replacement plastic outer sleeve. Designate a shelf or crate for your record collection. When you expand your record collection beyond 1 or 2 records, it is important to keep them safe to prevent damages. You can securely keep your record either on a shelf or in a crate, and always store them vertically. You can purchase a shelf or crate at a home store or online. You can also make your own ! Keeping your records in piles can warp the records or the covers. Avoid touching any part of your vinyl besides the edges and inner label. Handing your record correctly prevents scratches, dirt, and fingerprints from appearing on your record. The grooves of your record are delicate and contain the musical information to play the songs, so do your best to not touch them. Close your turntable’s lid if you have one to prevent airborne dust. Some turntables have an attached lid. When you are finished listening to your vinyl, flip the lid overtop of the turntable to keep out dust and debris. Keeping your turntable free of dust is helpful because it lowers the risk of transferring dust onto your record.	Apply wood glue over the entire record as it spins on your turntable. Use a piece of cardboard or cardstock to spread the glue. Stop your turntable and let your the glue dry for around 24 hours. Peel away the dried wood glue starting at the outer edge of your record. Play your record to test the sound. Use a dry vinyl brush to remove surface dirt and dust. Purchase a record cleaning kit to use professional cleaning products. Make your own cleaning solution to deep clean on a budget. Rub a toothpick back and forth over the scratches with soft pressure. Place your record in its inner sleeve after you finish listening to it. Store your record in its outer sleeve when not in use. Designate a shelf or crate for your record collection. Avoid touching any part of your vinyl besides the edges and inner label. Close your turntable’s lid if you have one to prevent airborne dust.
https://www.wikihow.com/Identify-an-Afghan-Hound	How to Identify an Afghan Hound	To spot an Afghan hound, check for a distinctive long, silky coat that flows from the dog's head and body. You should also see if the dog has long legs and a lanky figure. Additionally, look for a long, pointy face and large, floppy ears. Check if the eyes are dark and almond-shaped, while the tail is short, narrow, and curved into a semi-circle. To identify an Afghan hound based on temperament, look for an independent personality with little desire for attention. The dog might also be hard to train and have strong hunting instincts.	Look for long, silky fur. The most characteristic quality of an Afghan Hound is its long, silky coat, which drapes down its body. It also has a top-knot: a growth of long hair that flows down from its head. The dog can be any color and still meet breed standards. The fur is often described as having a texture similar to that of human hair. The Afghan's hair is short from the ribs up to the back. Thus, the fur will be much closer to the dog's body along its back than other areas. Look for a lanky frame. The Afghan Hound has long legs, a long neck, and a standard length for a large dog. Afghans should stand approximately two feet tall and weigh fifty to sixty pounds. Look for a long, narrow head. The head is long and thin, like a skinny prism. The nose protrudes and it should point slightly downwards when the Afghan Hound is looking straight ahead. The ears are big and floppy. Look for a level mouth. One feature of Afghan Hounds that is rare among other breeds, is the way the teeth of their upper and lower jaw match evenly, instead of meeting in either an underbite or an overbite. Though, some Afghans have a scissors bite, in which the lower teeth rest against the back of the top teeth. Look for almond eyes. The eyes of an Afghan Hound should never be big. Instead they should be almond-shaped: thin with clearly defined points on both ends. The eyes should be a dark color. Look for a short, narrow tail. Unlike most of the Afghan's body, its tail should have short hair. The tail is relatively short and curves upward at the end, creating a semi-circle. Look for the loner. As puppies, Afghan Hounds are oftentimes social and affectionate. This, however, will change as they get older. A mature Afghan Hound will want little attention, even from family, and will generally be entirely indifferent to new people. Watch for the slow learner. The Afghan Hound can be hard to train. Because they are independent, they can be stubborn and resistant to taking commands. With perseverance you can train them. However, expect them to be slow to adapt to even basic rules, like house training. Look out for a hunter. The Afghan Hound has strong hunter instincts. In practice, that means that it likes to chase smaller animals. If you can't get your dog to stop chasing the neighbor's cat, it might be an Afghan Hound. Get a pedigree from a reputable breeder. Reputable breeders selling purebred dogs should be able to show you a pedigree, a document that records four or more generations in the dog's family line, possibly including physical features and awards. A good breeder should know the pedigree of the dog by heart and be willing to show it to you upon demand. Pedigree certificates are official documents endorsed by the AKC. Check the certificate to make sure it is authentic. You can ask a vet familiar with pedigrees to look over the document. To find a reputable breeder, ask a veterinarian that you trust for recommendations. A reputable breeder should allow you to visit to see where their dogs are raised. The dogs should have adequate space and the area should be clean. Reputable breeders should specialize in one or two breeds and might be involved in clubs dedicated to the breeds or have won awards associated with them. They will probably not be able to provide dogs on demand; you will need to sign up for a wait list. Get a DNA test. There are several companies now that perform DNA tests to verify dog breeds. The tests might not be perfectly precise, but they should be able to prove if your dog is predominantly an Afghan Hound. These tests are administered at home. You can order them online, perform the test, and then send it back through the mail. Talk to your veterinarian. Veterinarians are generally good at determining the breed of a dog. If you are unsure if your dog is an Afghan Hound, ask your veterinarian's opinion.	Look for long, silky fur. Look for a lanky frame. Look for a long, narrow head. Look for a level mouth. Look for almond eyes. Look for a short, narrow tail. Look for the loner. Watch for the slow learner. Look out for a hunter. Get a pedigree from a reputable breeder. Get a DNA test. Talk to your veterinarian.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Middle-School-Graduation-Speech	How to Make a Middle School Graduation Speech	To make a middle school graduation speech, start with a greeting like "Good morning, everyone!" Then introduce yourself, since not everyone in the audience will know you. You can then share some of your favorite memories of middle school by talking about important things that happened or notable school events. Also, include some positive comments about the future, like how excited you are for high school. Before your time is up, thank those people who made middle school a great experience, like your teachers or principal.	Greet the audience. A great way to start a graduation speech is by greeting the members of the audience. This includes fellow classmates, teachers, parents and family members, administrators, and the principal. You could say something like “Good afternoon Principal Jacobs, teachers, staff, family, and most importantly my fellow graduating class.” Introduce yourself. Although your classmates and teachers will already know who you are, some parents and relatives in the audience may not. For example, you could say “My name is Melissa Smith and it is an honour to have the opportunity to speak at our graduation.” Reflect on your time in middle school. Think back on the past school year and your time in middle school. You could talk about your first day of school together and how you have all changed over the years: For example, you could talk about lifelong friendships that were made, and lessons that were learned. Encourage your classmates to always remember and cherish the good times you had together. Highlight a few important moments. Did your class go on any big trips together? Were there any notable athletic or academic achievements? Did your class participate in a successful fundraising drive, or plan a major school event together? Try to think of a few memorable events that you could highlight. Tell a short story about one of these experiences. Be sure to choose a story that brings the entire class together. For instance, you could say “During the fall charity drive, our class made history by raising over three thousand dollars.” Talk about the future. After you have reflected on your time together in middle school, you could talk about how these experiences have prepared you and your classmates for the future. Mention your nervousness about entering high school and meeting new people. Thank those who made middle school a great experience. Before ending your speech, you should take some time to thank those people who made your middle school experience possible. This includes peers, teachers, parents, administrators, and staff. Say something like: "I want to thank the teachers, staff, Principal Nolan, and, of course, my parents for a wonderful Lemon Valley experience. Without your support and guidance we would not be where we are today." You could add: “I would especially like to thank my classmates for making middle school one of the most fun and rewarding experiences of my life." Create an impactful conclusion. The conclusion can be one of the hardest parts to write. You want to leave the audience with something meaningful. For example, you could end by wishing your classmates the best of luck in high school. Alternatively, you could choose to end with an inspirational quote. Avoid using personal examples. As the valedictorian you are representing your entire class in the speech, not just your own experience. Avoid speaking in the first person as much as possible and try to share stories that are relevant to the entire graduating class. For example, you should say “We will always remember when Mr. C. made a perfect dunk on the basketball court” instead of “I will always remember when Mr. C. made a perfect dunk of the basketball court.” Include a few jokes. You can elevate your graduation speech by adding in a few jokes to lighten the mood. For instance, you could poke fun at one of the teachers or tell a funny story that happened during class. Do not add too many jokes to your speech. You want to try and create a balance between funny and serious. Avoid making insulting jokes that may offend someone in the audience. You could tell a quick story that highlights a funny moment from the last year. For example, "Mr. D was so eager to come to school and teach us that one day he wore his shirt inside out." Don’t talk too much about individuals. Although it is important to thank your teachers and peers, you should avoid talking too much about individual people. For example, you may cause certain people to feel left out if you spend too much time talking about a few individuals. That being said, it is okay to give a tribute to someone if they deserve special recognition. For example, perhaps the entire graduating class had the same teacher. In this instance, you can mention that teacher individually. Keep your speech between 10 to 15 minutes in length. People do not want to sit and listen to a thirty minute graduation speech. They will likely lose focus and only remember a few key stories anyways. The best graduation speeches are short and to the point. Keep your speech somewhere between ten and fifteen minutes. Add a motivational quote to the speech. Motivational quotes can help to give extra meaning to your words. They can also be used to help inspire your classmates. Search online for motivational quotes and choose one that is relatable to some experience or theme that you are building your speech around. Alternatively, you could choose a quote that was hung on your classroom wall and talk about how you can apply this quote to future successes. Give a few words of advice. You can elevate your speech by adding a bit of wisdom or advice for your friends to take with them as they enter high school. The advice you give can be funny or serious, but it must be sincere. For example, you could quote a piece of advice from a celebrity commencement speech. Alternatively, you could say something serious like "The journey ahead may not be easy, and most of us will stumble at some point. The important thing is that we get back up and keep working towards our goals and dreams." Practice the speech in advance. Make sure that you say your speech out loud at least five to ten times. Practicing will help you remember the speech, make you comfortable saying the words, and ease some of your nerves. You can also try practicing in front of your family. This will get you comfortable talking in front of a group of people. Concentrate on speaking slowly and clearly. On the day of your graduation you will likely be nervous and talk faster than in rehearsal. The slower you practice the easier it will be to control your speed while giving the speech. Time yourself when you practice so that you have a general idea of how long it should take when you are speaking at a slow pace. Drink a glass of water before you deliver the speech. While you are delivering your speech, your mouth will likely become dry as a result of your nerves. Make sure to drink a glass of water before you deliver your speech. This will help you avoid getting dry mouth while you are talking. Make eye contact with the audience. In order to connect with the audience, you want to avoid staring at a piece paper the entire time. Instead, you should make eye contact with the audience. This will make your speech more engaging and entertaining for members of the audience. Try to memorize parts of your speech so that you can look up from your notes. Be confident and sincere. When you are delivering the speech, stand up tall and be confident in your words. Make sure that you genuinely believe the words that you are saying, this way people are more apt to pay attention and listen to the speech. If you stumble on a few words, that is okay. Just repeat what you said and keep going.	Greet the audience. Introduce yourself. Reflect on your time in middle school. Highlight a few important moments. Talk about the future. Thank those who made middle school a great experience. Create an impactful conclusion. Avoid using personal examples. Include a few jokes. Don’t talk too much about individuals. Keep your speech between 10 to 15 minutes in length. Add a motivational quote to the speech. Give a few words of advice. Practice the speech in advance. Concentrate on speaking slowly and clearly. Drink a glass of water before you deliver the speech. Make eye contact with the audience. Be confident and sincere.
https://www.wikihow.com/Survive-a-Mudslide	How to Survive a Mudslide	The best way to survive a mudslide is to head upstairs, crouch under a table and cover your head. If you get stuck in the mud, stay calm and quickly create an air pocket around yourself. Contact emergency services if you can and shout out to rescue crews for help. If you have time to escape, run to the sides of the mudslide. Look outside for warning signs, like tilting trees and fences, and listen for a rumbling sound.	Monitor the news and evacuate when recommended. If your area has been recently hit by a fire and heavy rain is predicted, start watching the news a day or 2 before the storm is predicted. Listen for evacuation orders, which should be broadcast as soon as they're put in place. You should plan to leave even when evacuation is voluntary. Voluntary evacuation can quickly become mandatory, and leaving earlier will give you more time to prepare and safer roads to drive on. You can evacuate to a friend or close family member's home, or a hotel if you can afford it. If money is tight, head to an evacuation center, which could be at a sports stadium or local school. If you have pets, make sure you can bring them along to your destination. Most evacuation centers will allow them, and hotels often make exceptions to pet policies in emergency situations. If you choose not to evacuate, or if a mudslide was not predicted or expected, it's essential that you're able to identify mudslide warning signs. Read on to know what to look for and how to ride out the mudslide. Drive away from the mudslide if you have time. When you see warning signs of a mudslide or hear of them on the news, begin evacuating. Listen carefully to reports so you can avoid driving through other areas at risk. Drive carefully and avoid flooded roads, which may occur if the mudslides are caused by heavy rain. If you see a flooded street, turn around and find an alternate route. Never drive through water of an unknown depth. Even 6 inches (15 cm) of water can cause cars to stall; 1 foot (30 cm) will make most cars float, while 2 feet (61 cm) moving water can carry away even large cars. Look out for and avoid downed power lines. If you have time, warn neighbors of the danger. If the mudslide is not yet in the news, call your fire or police department. Run sideways away from the mudslide if you’re outside. If the mudslide is imminent or the roads are too damaged to drive, you may still be able to escape by foot. Run away from the mudslide at a right angle, as quickly as is safely possible. Don't try to run towards the mudslide or downhill from it--you likely won't be able to outrun it. Some mudslides can be over a mile wide. If you don't know how wide a mudslide is and can't see the end of it, or if you simply have no warning signs, stay indoors and prepare as much as you can. Follow your family's emergency plan if you have one. Stay calm and gather your family together. Remind them of the emergency plan and make sure each person understands what they have to do. Ask them to complete their tasks as quickly as possible and meet back in a specific, safe location before you leave. If you don't have an emergency plan, don't worry. Gather a few important possessions, like insurance forms, family photos, clothes, underwear, food, and water. Keep your family together and leave quickly. Stay away until the threat of mudslides has passed if you’ve evacuated. If you've evacuated from your home due to a mudslide, don't return until you've been notified by the authorities that it's safe to do so. Watch the news and stay alert to changing conditions. Mudslides or floods might still be actively occurring even after the rain has stopped. Pay attention to rain reports if you’re in an area with damaged soil. Mudslides occur most frequently after a fire has weakened soil on a steep slope. Heavy rain can destabilize the soil and cause a mudslide. If a fire has burned over a hill near your house and new trees and vegetation haven't been able to regrow yet, stay alert for rain forecasts. If heavy rain occurs in your area, be on the lookout for warning signs of a mudslide. Stay alert and awake during severe storms if you’re at risk of a mudslide. If you live near an at-risk slope and are experiencing a major storm, stay awake and be alert to warning signs. Many deaths from mudslides happen when people are asleep and aren't able to prepare. By staying awake, watching the news and being prepared, you'll be able to evacuate or get to higher ground if necessary. Look for tilting trees or fences as signs that a mudslide is starting. Mudslides will push over trees, fences, and utility poles. Be on the lookout for these objects being tilted or pushed over, which often indicates that a mudslide is beginning. Watch for cracks in the soil, especially on slopes. Look at the top of the slope and see if the ground looks like it's cracking open. This means that dirt and debris is starting to slide, a sign that a mudslide is about to start. The mudslide will start slowly from this point, but will rapidly pick up speed. You can also look for bulges at the base of the slope, which indicate that the dirt at the top of the slope has started to slide down. Observe sudden building damage or doors and windows jamming. When the ground begins to slip during a mudslide, you might see outside structures, such as stairs, begin to separate from their buildings. For the same reason, doors or windows might start jamming as doorways and hinges are disrupted by the shifting ground. Look for water accumulating in unusual places. The shifting ground that occurs during a mudslide might cause water to gather in places where it usually wouldn't, such as on ground that's normally flat or drains well. It can also cause a drop in water levels in streams and creeks. Look out your windows and see if you notice any puddles in odd places, or a sudden decrease in water in a nearby creek. Listen for rumbling noises, but remain inside your house. Mudslides are typically preceded by a rumbling sound made by the earth and debris as it rushes down a hillside. Stay alert and listen for these noises. It might be too late to leave your house if you can hear the approaching mudslide, so stay inside and prepare as well as you can. Go upstairs or on the roof to avoid the main flow of the mudslide. Getting to a higher level in your house can help you avoid getting stuck in or swept away by the mud. If you don't have a second story, go onto the roof, as long as you can do so safely. Move quickly but carefully and stay calm. Staying upstairs or on the roof can also make it easier for helicopter rescue crews to see and rescue you. If you don't have a second floor and can't get to the roof, find a sturdy piece of furniture to hide behind, such as a table or large desk. Curl up on the floor and cover your head as the slide passes through. Crouch down tightly and protect your head from debris. If you're still inside, take shelter under a table or in a bathtub. If you're on the roof, simply crouch down and wrap your arms around your head. Get out of your car if you were hit by a mudslide while driving. If you're able to exit your car safely, roll down your windows and plan out an escape route before opening the door. Make sure you're able to make it completely out of the mudslide area. If you can't or aren't sure, remain inside and don't try to force your way out. If you have to stay in your car, don't panic. Keep your windows rolled up and remember that your car will protect you from the mud, water, and debris. Form an air pocket around yourself if you’re trapped in the mud. If you find yourself trapped in the mud, don't panic. Continue covering your head to protect from rushing debris. Once the mud stops moving, try to shift around and get your head free or create an air pocket around yourself. The mud will start solidifying as it dries, so do this as quickly as possible. Conserve your energy and stay positive. You can survive 3-4 days without water, and rescue crews are likely already out and looking for survivors. Call out to rescuers when you hear them. Rescue crews might be coming by car, on foot, or even by helicopter, so keep an eye out for them. When you hear or see them, call out or wave your hands. Stay calm and follow their instructions as they work to free you. Call for help and stay updated on the news. If you're trapped in your house and have access to a phone, call the police or the fire department for help. Check the news on your phone to get updated on potential subsequent slides or other dangers. If you can't get to a phone, remain inside and hang a bright blanket or towel out of the window to let rescue crews know that you're inside. Direct rescue crews towards trapped people, if it’s safe to do so. If you see someone trapped in the mud or can't locate a family member or neighbor, call the police or fire department. Flag down a rescue crew if you see them in the area. Don't enter the slide area or try to rescue the person yourself without any backup. You might trap yourself or get hurt. If you're determined to help, ask a rescue crew if you can volunteer. Volunteer if you want to help even more. Call your local police or fire department (on their non-emergency phone number, which you can find online). Ask if you can volunteer to serve on a rescue crew. If you have relevant experience, such as medical first aid or military service, mention it. If they aren't accepting volunteers, try to help in another way, such as: Donating to the Red Cross. Offering to shelter animals at your local Humane Society. Donating food and other necessary items, like underwear, socks, and hygiene supplies, to shelters. Boil any tap water in your home before using. Mudslides often break or contaminate pipelines, so drink bottled water or boil tap water when you return to your home. Follow the news or call local authorities to see when the tap water has been confirmed safe to use again. Call your home insurance company to report damage. Once it's safe to return to your home, look around and take pictures of any damage you see. See if there's mud in any downstairs rooms, or any cracks in the walls, ceiling, or floors. Look for broken appliances, furniture or decoration. Take pictures of your entire house before touching or moving anything. Then, call your home insurance company to file a claim and get help to start repairing or rebuilding. Report broken utility lines. Broken power and utility lines can add a further threat of injury to an already dangerous situation. If you see a damaged line, call your power company or police department right away. The utilities will be turned off to prevent further danger, like a gas leak or electrocution. Replant the soil as soon as you can. Once you're able to return to your home, take steps right away to strengthen the soil. Plant trees and bushes to stabilize the ground and prevent flash flooding, which can often occur after major erosion, as well as future mudslides. Come up with an emergency plan for your family for future emergencies. Give different family members different tasks. One person could gather up the family in case of a mudslide, another could call the emergency services, and another could be in charge of food. Gather water and non-perishable food in a safe room, in the second story, an attic, or an easily-accessible room on the first floor. Put together a first aid kit and emergency pack with a phone and charger, a flashlight, a blanket, and a whistle. Practice your emergency plan a few times a year to make sure everyone knows it well. Talk to a geotechnical expert for ways to make your home safer. If you're worried about the threat of a mudslide in your area, ask the local authorities to recommend a geologist you can talk to. They can tell you whether there's been a history of local mudslides and advise you on how to make your home safer.	Monitor the news and evacuate when recommended. Drive away from the mudslide if you have time. Run sideways away from the mudslide if you’re outside. Follow your family's emergency plan if you have one. Stay away until the threat of mudslides has passed if you’ve evacuated. Pay attention to rain reports if you’re in an area with damaged soil. Stay alert and awake during severe storms if you’re at risk of a mudslide. Look for tilting trees or fences as signs that a mudslide is starting. Watch for cracks in the soil, especially on slopes. Observe sudden building damage or doors and windows jamming. Look for water accumulating in unusual places. Listen for rumbling noises, but remain inside your house. Go upstairs or on the roof to avoid the main flow of the mudslide. Curl up on the floor and cover your head as the slide passes through. Get out of your car if you were hit by a mudslide while driving. Form an air pocket around yourself if you’re trapped in the mud. Call out to rescuers when you hear them. Call for help and stay updated on the news. Direct rescue crews towards trapped people, if it’s safe to do so. Volunteer if you want to help even more. Boil any tap water in your home before using. Call your home insurance company to report damage. Report broken utility lines. Replant the soil as soon as you can. Come up with an emergency plan for your family for future emergencies. Talk to a geotechnical expert for ways to make your home safer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Freeze-Pies	How to Freeze Pies	To freeze baked fruit or nut pies, start by letting them cool completely. Next, cover each pie with several layers of an airtight material like plastic cling wrap or foil. Then, place the pies in a stable area of the freezer where they won't be disturbed. Finally, remove the pies from the freezer several hours before you plan to serve them. If you want hot pie, bake them in the oven at 350°F for 6 minutes.	Bake your pies according to the recipe directions. Although it is possible—and sometimes preferable—to freeze unbaked pies, pies are typically frozen after they have already been baked. This simplifies the thawing and reheating process. Pies whose fillings is made of fruits or nuts—pecan, walnut, peach, cherry, apple, etc.—are relatively easy to bake, freeze, and reheat, because the firm texture of the fillings stays firm while frozen. It is unnecessary to change the recipe just because you are going to freeze the pies instead of eating them immediately after baking. Allow the baked pies to cool completely. This can take up to several hours—but it is an important step. The pie should be cool when you can rest your hand on the bottom of the pie pan and do not feel any heat. If you freeze your baked pie without first letting it cool completely, the quality will diminish; the pie may become soggy or lose its flavor. You may simply set the pies on the counter to cool, or let them cool in the refrigerator. Cover each pie with an airtight material. Start by putting several layers of cling wrap around the pies. The cling wrap will keep your pies from picking up bad tastes or smells from the freezer. For extra protection, place each wrapped pie in an airtight storage container. You can wrap your pies in large zipping freezer bags or airtight plastic storage containers. If you don't have ziplock bags or large Tupperware, you can wrap the pies well with aluminum foil. Find a place in your freezer where the pies will be secure. You do not want the pies to be unsteady and fall. This will break the crust and make the pies much harder to bake and serve. You'll also want to avoid placing the pies in a position where they'll have more items stacked on top of them. Although the frozen pies will be relatively stable, the crust can still be crushed or damaged if you place heavy objects on the pies. Set the pies in the freezer carefully. Do not place the pies on top of each other; each pie should have nothing placed on top of it for the duration of its time in the freezer. If you do not have room in your freezer to distribute each pie individually, try to find a way to stack pies without damaging the filling or crust. First, freeze each pie individually, and then try stacking them inside of empty, clean pizza boxes. Check your frozen pies occasionally to be sure the containers remain airtight. If the containers come open, the pies may receive freezer burn or may pick up a bad taste or smell from the freezer. Fruit or nut pies can stay frozen for a relatively long time. They will keep in your freezer for up to 4 months. If you have a deep freeze, it will keep your pies safely frozen for a longer period of time. Remove the frozen pies from the freezer several hours before you plan to serve them. Allow the frozen pies to thaw completely before serving. If you would like to serve your pies hot, pre-heat your oven to 350°—then place the pies in the oven for about 6 minutes. If you have enough time before you need to serve the pies, you may choose to let the pies thaw slowly in the refrigerator. You should give the pies at least 24 hours to thaw, if you choose this method. If you prefer to serve the pie warm (apple or pecan pie, etc.), let the pie stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then place it in the oven at 350°, for about 30 minutes. Avoid freezing your custard- or cream- based pies, if possible. Pies that lack a firm filling—such as fruits or nuts—are more difficult to successfully freeze. Due to their liquid consistency, custard and cream pies can make the pie crust soggy. If you were planning to freeze your custard pies for a short amount of time, consider refrigerating them instead. Meringue pies—such as lemon meringue—are also difficult to freeze, for the same reasons. Try to serve these fresh to maintain the taste and consistency of the pies. Freeze the pie in two parts. The primary problem with freezing custard or cream pies is that the custard or cream filling will break down and become soggy, rendering the crust soggy as well. Avoid this problem by freezing the custard filling separately from the pie crust. Freeze the baked pie crust (do not freeze raw dough). Freeze the custard, cream, or pumpkin filling in an airtight plastic container; a Tupperware would do nicely. Avoid freezing pumpkin pies for more than 4-5 weeks. Thaw the custard filling in your refrigerator. If you thaw the custard, cream, or pumpkin filling at room temperature, the filling will become watery and may result in a soggy pie. Give your custard or cream filling about 24 hours to thaw fully in your refrigerator. Bake the pie crust first and then add the filling and finish baking the pie. Unlike baking a fruit or nut pie, you should not bake the custard filling in a raw pie crust. After your pie filling has finished thawing for 24 hours, pull the frozen crust out from your freezer. Bake the pie crust until it is golden brown, then add the custard, cream, or pumpkin filling and finish making the pie as the recipe suggests. Chill the pie crust and filling. If you are making a two-crust pie (one crust beneath the filling, and one crust on top), roll out both parts of the crust as usual. Press the lower crust into the pie pan, and gently set the top crust onto a sheet of wax paper. Put both the pan (with the lower crust) and the wax paper sheet (with the top crust) into the refrigerator until both halves of the crust are completely chilled. Make the pie filling, and put that in the refrigerator to chill as well. Assemble the pie from the chilled filling and crusts. Once the crusts and filling have chilled completely, put the pie together as you normally would: spoon the filling into the lower crust, and add the top crust last, then crimp the edges. Do not add any slits in the top of the pie crust. While these play an important role in baking a pie, they will lower the quality and taste of your unbaked, frozen pie. Wrap the pie in plastic wrap to keep it air-tight. Two to three layers should be sufficient. To make sure that your pie is airtight and will freeze well, you should further protect it by placing the pie inside two large ziplock bags. Make sure to squeeze all of the air out of the plastic wrap and ziplock bags when you put the pie in the freezer. Prepare your pie for baking. Once you are ready to bake and eat your pie, pull it out from the freezer and unwrap the layers of plastic wrap and ziplock bags. At this point, you should cut slits in the top of your pie to help it bake better. Do not thaw the frozen pie before baking. Bake your pie before serving. Preheat your oven to 425°, and gently set your pie on the center shelf. Bake for 15 minutes—then reduce the oven's heat to 375° and bake for 30-45 minutes longer. At this point, your pie will be fully cooked and ready to serve. Alternately, you can thaw the pie at room temperature for an hour rather than baking at 425°. After it's thawed, bake your pie in the oven at 375° for 30-45 minutes. Finished.	Bake your pies according to the recipe directions. Allow the baked pies to cool completely. Cover each pie with an airtight material. Find a place in your freezer where the pies will be secure. Set the pies in the freezer carefully. Check your frozen pies occasionally to be sure the containers remain airtight. Remove the frozen pies from the freezer several hours before you plan to serve them. Avoid freezing your custard- or cream- based pies, if possible. Freeze the pie in two parts. Thaw the custard filling in your refrigerator. Bake the pie crust first and then add the filling and finish baking the pie. Chill the pie crust and filling. Assemble the pie from the chilled filling and crusts. Wrap the pie in plastic wrap to keep it air-tight. Prepare your pie for baking. Bake your pie before serving. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Crab	How to Draw a Crab	To draw a realistic-looking crab, start by drawing a baseball diamond shape for the shell, making ridges in your lines since crab shells are rough and pointy. Then, draw 4 segmented legs toward the bottom middle of the diamond on each side. Be sure to bring the tip of each leg to a point. Next, make 2 claws toward the top of the diamond that each start with a rectangle, have a small circle and a larger rectangle, and end with 2 crescents facing each other for pincers. Finally, give your crab small eyes on the top of its head and 2 short antennae to finish it up.	Set up your workstation. Find a comfortable well-lit place to work where all your materials are nearby. For this tutorial, you will need: Your sketchbook, paper, or card stock. A pencil An eraser Scissors (optional) Markers, color pencils, or crayons (optional) Draw a medium sized oval, long-ways in the center of your paper. Make sure to give yourself plenty of room on the top, bottom, and sides of your oval. This will be the body of the crab. You can draw this oval in one continuous stroke or connect two sideways "C" shapes to make this shape. Add the eyes and antenna. Crabs have two small eyes with a tiny antenna coming from each one, like eyebrows. You will want to draw these at the top of your oval in the middle. Find the center of your oval and draw two small circles next to each other on the top line. Make sure to space the circles far enough away that you can clearly see both of them. You may also want to color them in completely with your pencil or a black marker. Above each circle, add a short line sticking up and out, from the inside of the circle. This means that the two antenna lines should be directly across from each other, with the circle eyes on the outside. Draw the claws. Drawing the claws of your crab is a three step process. On the top of the oval, toward the edges, add a small oval, tall-ways, to each side. If you have trouble getting these ovals the same size, don't worry, some crabs have one claw that is larger than the other. On top of each oval, draw a larger oval tilted diagonally inward toward the eyes. Your top ovals should look like they are almost facing each other while reaching upward. Add the pincers on the top of the larger oval. To draw the pincers, hold your pencil at the top of the oval and draw a short curved line reaching upward. End this line with a pointed tip, and take the line back down to the center of the top of the oval. From the center of the top of the oval, draw a shorter curved line, curving toward the first (as if to complete a circle), and end that line in a point as well, before taking it back down the the base of the oval. Draw the legs. Your crab can have three legs on each side, all below the claws. Start the first leg directly below the claw. Draw a crescent shape pointing upward, in line with the direction of the claw. Repeat this on the other side. Draw another leg directly below the first one. Use a crescent shape to angle this leg upward as well. Repeat on the other side. Draw the last leg directly below the second, but this time, angle the present shape downward. Repeat on the other side. Finish your crab. Depending on what you want to do, there are a few ways you can finish your crab. You may wish to color your crab and then cut it out, using it as a party decoration for an underwater theme. You could also add an underwater scene to your paper, drawing a kelp forest or sea otters around your crab. Have fun! Start with the body. Draw a baseball diamond shape for the shell of the crab. Add the legs by drawing eight lines toward the bottom middle of the baseball diamond and two claw lines toward the top. Create the shape of the crab. Crab shells are rough and pointy around all of their edges. Take your pencil and add ridge detail to the shell of the crab. Draw out the thickness of the claws. Make sure the claws look strong. The claw itself is made up of different shapes.You can create the pincers with crescent shapes on the inside. You can also create your claw by starting with a rectangle shape on the edge of the diamond. Add a small circle onto the top of the rectangle and then two crescent shapes facing each other for the pincers. Once this is done, start drawing out the shapes of the walking legs, and the very back swimming legs. Make sure all the legs are pointed at the tips. Give the legs and claws the same treatment you gave the body. Make the edges look rough and sharp by adding small bumps and points. Give the crab some small eyes on the tip of its head and two short antenna. Erase all the guidelines and shapes that you drew in step one.	Set up your workstation. Draw a medium sized oval, long-ways in the center of your paper. Add the eyes and antenna. Draw the claws. Draw the legs. Finish your crab. Start with the body. Create the shape of the crab. Draw out the thickness of the claws. Make sure all the legs are pointed at the tips.
https://www.wikihow.com/Return-an-Item-to-Amazon	How to Return an Item to Amazon	To return an item to Amazon for a refund, log into Amazon with the account that you used to order the item. Click on “orders” at the top of the screen, and then click “return or replace items.” Use the dropdown menu to explain your reason for returning it, and then choose your method of reimbursement, which can either be Amazon credit or a direct deposit to your bank account. Finally, decide how you want to send the item back. You can drop it off at an Amazon Locker or at a UPS location, or you can ship it yourself and get reimbursed for the shipping cost.	Log into the Amazon account that you ordered the item with. Find the login details for the account that you purchased the item with and visit https://www.amazon.com. Once there, scroll over “Sign in” on the top right of the screen and click the yellow “Sign in” button. Then, enter your username and password in the fields provided. If you forgot your password, click the “Forgot My Password” link to reset it. Click “Orders” on the top right of your screen. Click “Orders” on the top right of the home screen to go to all of the recent orders that you've made. This will bring a separate screen that you can use to check the details of your purchases and start the refund process. Click “Return or Replace Items” next to the item you want to return. The “Return or Replace Items” button should be to the right of the order that you want to return. Clicking this will bring you to the next page in the return process. Explain the reason that you want to return the item. Select the reason for the return in the drop-down menu. The different options include defective items, no longer needed, the wrong size, and other options. Click the option that best suits the situation and then hit the submit button. You can also add more details about the return in the text box under the drop down menu but it's not necessary. Request a refund or a replacement for the item. If you want your money back for the item, click the refund button. If the item you got was defective and you just want another one, you can click replacement. Once the refund is initiated, it typically takes 3-7 business days to show on your account. Refunds will be put on the card that you purchased the item with, or you'll receive a credit your Amazon account if the item was a gift. Once you initiate a refund, you must return the item within 30 days. Choose a return method. In most cases, you can either drop the item off at a UPS, USPS, or DHL location or you can have someone pick up the item from your address. Select the option that is most convenient for you. You must re-package the item before you return it. Visit the Online Return Center and click the middle button. Go to https://www.amazon.com/returns to go to the Amazon Online Return Center. Here, you can return gifts that were purchased on Amazon. Once the page loads, click on the middle button that says “Return a Gift." Create or log into your Amazon account. After you click the “Return a Gift” button a new screen will pop up and prompt you to enter your account details. If you already have an account, enter your details and click "Submit." If you don't have an account, you must create one. Click the “Create your Amazon account” button on the bottom of the login screen to create a new account. Enter the 17-digit order number if the item was a gift. Once you click the “Return a Gift” button, you'll be prompted to enter a 17-digit order number. This can be found on the bottom left side of the packing slip. Insert the number and hit enter to go to that item's order page. The order number will look something like 123-1234567-1234567. If you can't find the order number, you can call Amazon customer support and provide details about your package that can help them locate the order number. Click the “Return or Replace Items” button. The “Return or Replace Items” button should be to the right of the image of your gift. Clicking this button will bring you to the next page in the return process. Select the reason for the return in the drop-down menu. Let Amazon know why you want to return the gift. Reasons could include that the gift is defective, doesn't fit, or isn't what you wanted. You can give additional details of why you're returning it in the text box below the drop-down menu. Request a refund or a replacement for the item. Amazon will add a credit equal to the price of the purchase to your account if you want to get a refund. If the item you got was defective and you want another one, click "Replacement." Once you initiate a refund, you must return the item within 30 days. Choose how you’ll return the gift. Once you request the refund or replacement, you'll go to a screen that has different options you can choose to ship back your gift. Usually, you can drop the item off at a UPS, USPS, or DHL or you can have someone pick it up. Choose which method you prefer and read the rest of the instructions provided. Log into the Amazon account that you ordered the item with. Visit https://www.amazon.com and click “Sign in” on the top right of the screen. Login with the username and password you used to purchase the item that you want to return. If you bought the wrong item, you can cancel the order within 30 minutes of ordering it. Click “Orders” on the right of your screen. Click “Orders” to view all of the recent orders that you've made. Locate the item that you purchased from the third party seller on this list. Click the “request refund” button. After you request your refund, you'll be brought to a new page that will prompt you to explain why you're refunding the item. Select the reason that you're returning the item and provide details on why you want to return it. After you submit your order, you'll receive an email from Amazon within a week that will tell you whether the request was accepted. Follow the shipping instructions provided in the email to send the item back to the seller. Print out the return label. When you're done getting your refund online, you'll be prompted to print out a return label. If you don't have a printer, you can send the label to a person that can print it for you. If you didn't print your return label originally, go to “Orders” then click the “Print Packing Slip” button next to the item that you want to return. Pack your item into a box securely. Place the item into a box carefully and include any paperwork that originally came with the item. Include packing peanuts or rolled newspaper around the item so that it remains safe in transit. Tape the label to the front of the box. Cover the entire label with clear strips of tape so that it stays secured to the box while it's being transported. Amazon includes postage on the label so you don't have to pay any extra to return the item. Drop your package off or get it picked up at your address. Depending on what you selected when you returned the item, you can now either drop off the item at the shipping location, or you can leave the package out during a designated time for the UPS driver to pick up. Once you ship your item, your return is complete.	Log into the Amazon account that you ordered the item with. Click “Orders” on the top right of your screen. Click “Return or Replace Items” next to the item you want to return. Explain the reason that you want to return the item. Request a refund or a replacement for the item. Choose a return method. Visit the Online Return Center and click the middle button. Create or log into your Amazon account. Enter the 17-digit order number if the item was a gift. Click the “Return or Replace Items” button. Select the reason for the return in the drop-down menu. Request a refund or a replacement for the item. Choose how you’ll return the gift. Log into the Amazon account that you ordered the item with. Click “Orders” on the right of your screen. Click the “request refund” button. Print out the return label. Pack your item into a box securely. Tape the label to the front of the box. Drop your package off or get it picked up at your address.
https://www.wikihow.com/Feel-Energetic-Every-Day	How to Feel Energetic Every Day	To feel more energetic every day, replace processed foods with whole foods that are richer in energy-boosting nutrients. In addition, replace energy drinks and coffee with copious amounts of water, which is healthier and still reduces fatigue. For more consistent energy, exercise daily by taking 10 to 15 minute walks, doing sports, or lifting weights. You can also listen to music while you exercise since it is proven to produce even more energy.	Avoid processed foods. This will help you maintain a healthy diet and have more energy. Fresh, whole foods are a better choice than processed foods because they contain more nutrition and healthy vitamins. Processed foods — such as those found in microwaveable meals, fast food, and prepared foods — are high in calories. They often include preservatives, added sugar, added fat, dyes, and more. Such foods provide little nutrition, which translates to less energy. Whole foods — which are rich in nutrients — provide much more energy to your body. They include fruits, vegetables, unsalted nuts, lean meats, fresh fish or shellfish, eggs, low-fat milk, plain yogurt, and low-fat cheese. Maintain a balanced diet. Keep in mind the importance of whole foods and make sure your diet is well-balanced, meaning all food groups are represented. A balanced diet will promote optimum nutrition and help you feel more energetic every day. Fruits and vegetables should make up half your diet. Eat the amount of grains that corresponds to your age, sex, and level of activity. The USDA MyPlate initiative can help you find the correct amount to eat, half of which should be whole grains. Eat the amount of protein that corresponds to your age, sex, and level of activity. The USDA MyPlate initiative can also help you with protein. Dairy is also part of a balanced diet, and MyPlate can help with that as well. Eat the right amounts and at the right times. Eating too little, or eating too much, can effect your energy levels. Skipping meals or skimping on calories slows your metabolism, as your body is attempting to conserve energy, and may lead you to feel lethargic. On the other hand, overeating (especially refined carbohydrates and sugary snacks) can cause a spike in your blood sugar levels, which will cause a burst of energy, followed by a crash that will leave you feeling tired (and probably cranky). Try eating three meals daily or six small meals, spaced evenly throughout the day. Avoid binge eating. You may be good at controlling portions; however, if you find yourself suddenly losing control and eating large amounts of food all at once, you are binge eating. This behavior can interrupt a healthy diet. If you find yourself binge eating, keep common items eaten during a binge out of your house. When you feel the need to binge, find distractions such as crafts, exercise, etc. Do not skip meals. Always have a healthy snack on hand in case you are rushing around and don't have time to eat. Avoid emotional eating. If you have the tendency to eat when you are upset, whether you are angry, happy, sad, or lonely, you are allowing these emotions to act as triggers to eating. Emotional eating contradicts a balanced diet. Instead of eating, find other activities to relieve emotional stress. Avoid nighttime eating. Eating many more calories after dinnertime can be problematic, particularly if you tend to eat foods that are not wholesome or are high in fat. You can combat nighttime eating by getting most of your calories during the day. Make lunch a bigger meal than dinner. Drink water to stay hydrated. Keeping yourself hydrated by drinking water throughout the day is an important way to avoid fatigue and feel more energetic. If you are not in the habit of drinking enough water throughout the day, you run the risk of being fatigued. If you are an adult male, about three liters per day of water intake is recommended. If you are an adult female, just over two liters per day of water intake is recommended—2.2 liters to be exact. When you exercise you lose water through your sweat, so make sure you are replenishing by drinking more water on top of your recommended daily intake. Avoid false energy. There are many products that claim to give you energy when you consume them, but they do not always deliver. Even if they do give you energy, the effects are often short-lived. Many of these products may have negatives that outweigh whatever energy they might provide. Coffee can give you a quick boost in energy, and studies now show that coffee is not as bad as was once thought. However, the caffeine in coffee is mildly addictive, and the amount of time it takes the body to metabolize it can interfere with sleep patterns, which can affect your level of energy during the day. Coffee with added sugar and cream does add extra calories and fat, so this should be considered when drinking coffee. Energy drinks have high levels of caffeine, which, in itself, is not necessarily any worse than coffee, but energy drinks have also been linked to heart problems where excessive use is involved. The high levels of sugar in many energy drinks are empty calories and can lead to a crash later in the day. Consider herbal teas and supplements. Many herbal teas and supplements are available to help people feel more energetic. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a new supplement, especially if you are taking other medications. If you are not getting enough vitamin B from your diet, it may be appropriate to take a supplement. You can boost your energy by taking a vitamin B supplement with your daily multivitamin. Talk to your doctor about whether or not this is right for you. Vitamin B-12 may improve your energy if you have a deficiency. Siberian ginseng helps increase stamina, counteract fatigue, and reduce the effects of stress. It can be found in both teas and supplements. Ginkgo is another herb that helps with the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which helps with the brain's metabolization of glucose, in turn giving you mental energy and clarity. Ginkgo can be purchased loose in health stores for tea, but it is often in tea blends and it can also be bought as a supplement. Green tea is sold as an extract and in tea form. It contains caffeine naturally and has other health benefits—such as being an antioxidant—that can make you feel better and therefore more energetic. Peppermint essential oil is another performance-boosting supplement. Exercise performance has been studied with peppermint oil as a supplement, and the conclusions suggest that peppermint can be effective for feeling more energetic. Exercise on a daily basis to feel energetic every day. Even though you may feel too tired to exercise, taking the initiative to get active can actually give you more energy. If you are feeling fatigued, even moderate exercise such as simply walking around can give you a boost and get you feeling more motivated and energetic. A 10 – 15 minute walk around the neighborhood qualifies as moderate exercise, which may be more energizing than a more intense workout, like 45 minutes on the treadmill. Practice yoga. Yoga can produce a calm energy that can help you be more productive than the typical tense energy we often have that does not last long and can even lead to depression. Calm energy is a confident, energetic, optimistic energy that is high-energy but low tension. Practice pilates. Pilates is another moderate exercise that can help cultivate a calm energy. Practice tai chi. Tai chi can also help give you calm energy. Practice resistance strength training. Resistance strength training practiced slowly and calmly can also produce calm energy in its practitioners. Listen to music while exercising. Paired with moderate exercise, music can help with developing calm energy. In-progress studies show that music can produce calm energy. This could especially be true when music is paired with moderate exercise. Listening to music while exercising, then, can help produce calm energy during exercise, which will help you feel more energized afterward and for longer. Know your limits. Even moderate exercise can tax your body to the point that you move beyond the calm energy it can produce and into fatigue. An intense workout will leave you feeling fatigued initially, but even intense exercise will eventually leave you with more energy than you would have with no exercise. Keep in mind that intense exercise can lead to a more tense energy, which can help you be productive, but associated fatigue can be more intense. Eat fruit before exercising. Fruit has many health benefits to the body — including some that work well in tandem with exercise. Eating fruit can help break down food, which allows the body to absorb more nutrients. The absorption of nutrients that comes with eating fruit before exercise gives energy that fuels exercise, which then contributes to having more energy throughout the day. Oranges, bananas, and apples are good choices. Get on a regular sleep schedule. A proper sleep schedule is crucial to having sufficient energy throughout the day. Your sleep schedule should be more like a sleep pattern — you will be able to train your body to feel awake and tired at the right times if you maintain a good sleeping pattern. Get an appropriate amount of sleep each night. Adults should get seven to nine hours each night, and teenagers need eight to 10. Avoid napping if possible. Napping can interrupt your sleeping pattern. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine after noon. Get moderate exercise closer to bedtime and intense exercise in the morning or the middle of the day. Relax before bed. Try to leave your stresses outside the bedroom, but definitely out of the bed. Don't have emotional discussions or arguments in bed if you can help it. Make sure your bedroom has adequate exposure to natural light. Being able to see the darkness and the light can help you establish a proper sleeping pattern. Avoid eating or watching TV in bed. Try to maintain your bed a a place for sleeping only or you might find it difficult to fall asleep there. Get help if you feel overwhelmingly fatigued. If you maintain regular sleep patterns but still feel fatigued, you may need to seek help. Speak to your doctor about your sleep issues. Keep a record of your sleeping pattern to see if there are any anomalies. If you do see the doctor, make sure to mention that you maintain a normal sleep schedule if your records show that you do. Your doctor may wish to test you for conditions that often lead to fatigue, such as thyroid disease, depression, anemia, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Schedule your daily activities. Keeping your life organized is essential to feeling energetic. By preventing as much as stress as possible, you will be able to have time to focus on other fun activities. Use a planner or a calendar to prioritize your tasks. Be sure to check your plans regularly, and don't miss them. Avoid overextending your availability. Sometimes we have to stop and realize that we simply don't have time to do everything we want to do. Instead of filling every free moment with an engagement or meeting, allow yourself some free time to reduce stress. Make time in your schedule for free time and free time only. Just as scheduling daily activities is important, so is scheduling free time. Set rules for down time. Turn off your cell phone, for instance, or avoid email and social networking accounts. You can even purchase software that disconnects your internet access for pre-determined periods of time. These applications are meant for productivity, but can be used to schedule down time as well.	Avoid processed foods. Maintain a balanced diet. Eat the right amounts and at the right times. Drink water to stay hydrated. Avoid false energy. Consider herbal teas and supplements. Exercise on a daily basis to feel energetic every day. Listen to music while exercising. Know your limits. Eat fruit before exercising. Get on a regular sleep schedule. Get help if you feel overwhelmingly fatigued. Schedule your daily activities. Avoid overextending your availability.
https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Fashion-Label	How to Start a Fashion Label	To start a fashion label, you'll need to thrive on challenges, tight deadlines, and stiff competition. If this sounds like the right fit for you, then as you gather ideas, make sure to design a signature item for your fashion label and base the rest of your design off of it. For example, some lines are known for their wrap dresses, while others are known for their plaids. Once you have some ideas of what you want your items to look like, start sketching your designs.	Consider your education options. The traditional path for fashion designers is usually to go to a design school. The Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons The New School for Design (both in New York City) are leaders in this industry, but they don't come cheap. Tuition is often thousands of dollars per year. Many colleges also offer majors in Fashion Merchandising, which includes courses in design, marketing, and business practices. If you want to own your own label, this could be a good option for you. If you're very confident in your business and design skills, you could try to train through apprenticeships with other fashion labels, or even go it on your own. Understand the reality of the fashion world. Many people dream of becoming fashion designers, envisioning the life as a world full of glamor and beautiful models and gorgeous silks and leathers. While these things can be part of it, some experts suggest that less than 10% of your time as a label owner will be spent actually designing your clothes: the rest of it is eaten up with small-business-owner responsibilities such as managing line production, packaging and sending off clothes to magazines and customers, and dealing with the public. Consider your personality. For some people, being your own boss and being solely responsible for the success of your company is an exhilarating sense of independence; for others, it's the stuff of sweat-drenched nightmares. Are you the type of person who thrives on challenge, tight deadlines, and stiff competition? Can you persist through hardships because your dream of a label is everything to you? You can still work in fashion even if you don't start your own line. Some fashion designers go to work for large fashion houses and never start their own labels, because they don't want all the extra responsibilities that come along with that. Decide whether you have all the skills and contacts necessary to establishing your label. In fashion, much of your success will be determined not only by what you know, but by who you know. Finding a business partner with experience in running a small business could be a really good idea. In addition to bringing expertise and a different set of skills to your label, they can also take care of the business side if you're less confident with it, while you can focus on designing. If the words “wholesale margins,” “overhead,” or “production management” mean nothing to you, consider taking some business classes, or at the very least reading up on the nitty-gritty details of running a business. You can have all the passion and determination in the world, but you've got to also turn a profit to keep your dream going. Determine whether you can fund your label. To start a new “ready-to-wear” clothing brand (the type that is sold in department stores) requires between $2 million and $3 million dollars. Even starting small requires between $500 and $10,000. Be sure you know what your expenses will be and how you will pay for them. Small business loans can be hard to procure, especially if you haven't written a business plan before. Consider crowdfunding options such as Kickstarter or gofundme to help you reach your funding goals. Even credit cards can be an option, although this is not ideal as interest rates tend to be very high. Consider consulting with an attorney and an accountant. One of the big issues for beginning fashion designers is whether to stay the proprietor of a business or to take the legal steps necessary to incorporate an LLC , or “limited liability corporation.” Paying consulting fees may not seem like a good use of your limited money, but it's best to have expert advice on how to keep your label profitable -- and from taking everything else you own with it should it fail. Do your research. It may help to have a few labels in mind that inspire you. If you want to sell boho glam women's clothing, check out what designers like Rachel Zoe do. Where do they sell their labels? How do they promote themselves online? How do they sell the idea of their label to the public? Do research on hard numbers, too. How much money is in men's jeans or bridal or whatever you want to do? What type of sales volume will you need to make a profit? How many other designers and labels are out there in your niche, and who are your biggest competitors? The website How to Start a Clothing Company is recommended by a variety of fashion designers and experts as a good source of information on everything ranging from startup costs to design copyright to marketing. Establish your brand identity. Having a strong sense of who your ideal target customer is will help your label find success. Businesses that try to market “something for everyone” may ultimately end up without a strong, focused identity and lose customers to confusion over what their brand represents. Similarly, labels that design for “glamorous women” or “young business professionals” without a sense of who that really means may end up out of business. Think about the fashion labels that are incredibly successful and how well they define their customer base: for example, Kate Spade New York markets to young professional women who rock a fun vintage vibe, while Versace targets glamorous, over-the-top trendsetters. Both of these labels were among the most popular in 2013, even though they're at opposite ends of the fashion spectrum. Consider registering your label name and logo with the patent and trademark office. Once this is done, others can't rip off your ideas (and if they do, you have legal recourse). Write your “brand story. ” Almost every major fashion house has a “brand story,” or a short spiel that describes exactly what their design philosophy is, who their target customer is, and why their label is exceptional at what they offer. Brand stories should show, rather than tell. They should aim to create an emotional connection between your label and your customers by using characters or scenes that people care about and vivid descriptive language. Most importantly, they should say something about your brand: what does your label stand for? You'll also want to define a “brand equity statement” that describes exactly what customers can expect from your label, as in this example from the Business of Fashion website: “Brand X is a contemporary American work wear collection featuring traditional fits and luxury fabrics for professional women ages 40-50. Brand X is unique because it offers exceptional quality at accessible prices.” Come up with a signature item. If you can create a “gotta have it” item for your line, something that serves as the foundation for your label, you're more likely to succeed. Think about how successful labels have created such items: for example, the wrap dress is practically synonymous with Diane von Furstenberg, and Burberry's signature plaid sells everything from coats to bags because it's instantly recognizable. Plan your collection. You should start planning even before you sketch this season's designs. Do you have a theme in mind that will run throughout the collection? A source of artistic inspiration? Try to imagine your collection as a cohesive group of designs, rather than separate designs that just happen to be sold at the same time. All collections should start with the signature item you created in the previous step. This will be the “base” of your collection, and probably won't change too much from year to year. The “middle” portion of your collection should include some tried-and-true products that you're very comfortable with. You can adapt these with new colors or stylings from season to season, but they will stay fairly similar because you know they'll sell. The “top” portion of your collection is where you do the most experimentation. This section should be a couple of pieces that change according to season and are the “edgy” or trendy parts of your label. These can be the most difficult to predict sales for: you could have an instant hit on your hands, or a dud that nobody buys. Keep this portion small but stylish. Sketch your designs. If you need some inspiration, try doing research in the art section of the library or visiting museums which have clothing and costumes on display. Sketch what you're confident you can create impeccably. When sketching, keep the cost of fabrics and construction in mind. A dress with elements such as intricate beading or a lot of piecing and seaming is going to be labor-intensive to construct, which will result in a more expensive final product. A good rule of thumb is to consider that retail markup is around 6 times the cost of production. That means that every dollar you spend on fabric or construction cost translates to roughly $6 in the final sale price. Don't out price your customer base by over designing. Purchase the materials you need. You may be able to find discounts on fabrics at stores that are targeted toward fashion designers. Online warehouses can also be good choices, but always order a swatch or sample before you purchase large quantities of fabric! Create your merchandise! It's important that these be perfect (or as close as you can get it). Often, the fit and finishing of a piece will determine its success. If you don't know how to sew, you can outsource the production to others, but always ask for a sample of their work first. There's nothing worse than hiring someone to construct your label and then discovering that they've destroyed your $40-a-yard fabric with ragged edges and uneven seaming. Start selling online. The biggest upfront cost for brick-and-mortar stores is filling the racks, and that kind of volume costs serious money to produce. Selling online, you can afford to start smaller. Venues such as Etsy and ASOS marketplace are established sites that can often net you customers very quickly. Promote, promote, promote. Take advantage of the Internet Age and use every platform you can think of to promote a solid, coherent brand identity. Get on Instagram, which many PR reps in fashion think of as the most important platform for designers. Use Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Vimeo, YouTube, Flickr, Tumblr, and your own website (a must!) to create a constantly updated, exciting web presence. Update your social media presences frequently! Emma Hart, a fashion PR rep who owns her own firm, compares social media platforms to your “shop window”: it has to be constantly updated, refreshed, and invigorated, or people will think you're not serious about your label. Network with others. You can do this online, even in places like Instagram. In addition to promoting your own brand, share designs by others that you love and find inspiring. Leave encouraging comments and compliments on other designers' pages. You'll find that being generous may inspire others to return the favor. Talk with customers. Ask your customers for their feedback! Listen to what they love and they don't. If you notice something isn't selling, ask your customer base for their opinions. There is no substitute for time spent listening to your customers and thinking about their opinions. It can be hard to hear criticism, especially if it's directed toward a passion project. Try to remember that you are there to serve your customers, and that criticism of a product isn't necessarily criticism of you. Do what you can to constantly improve your label and your merchandise. Don't make drastic changes to your label based on a few customer opinions, though.Too many sudden, dramatic changes could cause your customers to question your brand image. Demonstrate your passion. Customers won't want to buy your label if they can't connect emotionally with it. This also goes for the designer: customers want to see that you are passionate about this business and that you pour that passion into the products you create.	Consider your education options. Understand the reality of the fashion world. Consider your personality. Decide whether you have all the skills and contacts necessary to establishing your label. Determine whether you can fund your label. Consider consulting with an attorney and an accountant. Do your research. Establish your brand identity. Write your “brand story. Come up with a signature item. Plan your collection. Sketch your designs. Purchase the materials you need. Create your merchandise! Start selling online. Promote, promote, promote. Network with others. Talk with customers. Demonstrate your passion.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Single-Leg-Squat	How to Do a Single Leg Squat	To perform a single leg squat, start standing up straight with your arms out in front of you. Then, extend one leg straight out in front of you, making sure your foot is off the ground. Squat down as far as you can by bending the knee of your standing leg. When you're ready to stand back up, push down on the ground with your standing foot. Keep your hands pointing forwards and your other leg off the ground until you've returned to your standing position.	Sit on a bench, chair, or box that has clear space around it. You start this exercise in the sitting position. You'll be using your chair or box to assist you in performing the squat. Make sure to clear all space around your exercise area to avoid injuring yourself or breaking something in your house. Choose a surface that is a little taller than knee height. Extend your arms straight out, in front of your body. You can interlock your fingers together or just hold them out in front of you. Make sure that when you are doing the squat that your arms stay straight out and don't dip or raise while you perform the exercise. Your arms should be running parallel to each other, and should be at shoulder height. Put one foot flat on the ground with your knee bent. Your foot should be firmly planted on the ground with your toes pointed forward. Make sure that your heel does not raise off the ground. Extend your other leg out straight in front of you. Keeping your one leg bent, extend your other leg out in front of you and do not bend your knee. Your toes on your extended foot should point up at an angle towards the ceiling. Press down with your heel and try to stand up, off the chair. Keeping your back straight, tighten your abs while you try to stand up, using your bent leg. Try to balance when you're standing and hold it for one second before coming back down. There's a possibility you'll lose your balance at this stage. If this happens, just get in the position and try again. Slowly sit back down on the chair. After holding your standing position for one second, slowly sit back down in your chair. Keep your weight on your heel, and keep your chest lifted. Your aim is to control your body as you sit down so you're not plopping down or falling onto the chair. Find a pole or door frame that has space around it. You can find a pole to use at a gym or park. If you don't have access to a pole you can use a door frame, or something sturdy that runs vertically in your house. Let people in the house know you'll be using the doorway if you choose to use your door frame. Grab onto the door frame with both hands at shoulder height. Using both hands, grip the door frame tightly. The door frame will act as your guide as you lower into the crouching position of the exercise. You should now be looking at door frame and holding onto it, with both feet 3-6 inches away from the door frame. Extend one foot out past the door frame. Extend one of your legs out past the door frame and hold it straight. Your toes should be pointed at an angle towards the ceiling. Keep a good grip on the door frame or pole for balance and stability while your back remains straight. Lower yourself down by sitting back and bending your knee. As you are lowering yourself down, you can re-position your hands to follow the rest of your body down the pole or door frame. Try to get as low as you possibly can, so that your butt almost touches the ground. Do not rely on your arm strength to do this exercise. Relying too much on your arms will not provide the intended workout. Press down with your planted foot and stand up. Maintain your balance by holding onto the door frame and push with your planted foot to stand up. Make sure that your extended leg stays straight and does not touch the ground. Don't pull yourself up with your arms. Rely on the strength of your calves, glutes, and quads to stand up. Extend both arms out in front of you. Stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart and extend both arms out in front of you while interlocking your fingers. Make sure both feet are planted on the ground with your toes pointed forward. Extend one of your legs in front of you. Extend one leg out in front of you. Your knee should not be bent, and your foot should be on an angle with your toes pointed towards the ceiling. Do not let this leg or foot touch the ground. If you're not flexible or strong enough to do this yet, try bending your knee and lowering your leg to make it easier. Lower your body by sitting back and bending your knee. The squatting motion should be fluid and not jerky as you sit back. Squat down as low as you can to get the most out of this exercise. Press down with your foot and stand up. From the bottom position, push your heel against the floor and stand up. Make sure to keep your extended leg straight, and your arms out in the air in front of you. Don't get discouraged if you lose balance when you first attempt this exercise. Make sure you can perform free squats first. Single leg squats are more difficult than free squats or weighted squats, so you should make sure that you can do regular squats first. Being able to perform free squats, which is one of the easiest variations, will give you an indication if you're ready to start trying single leg squats. Test your abilities further by putting a barbell in your arms while performing a free squat. Read Do-a-Squat, Box-Squat , and Do-Free-Squats if you're unsure how to perform traditional squats. Refrain from squats if a knee, back, hip, or ankle injury is bothering you. Single leg squats put stress on a number of different joints and muscles. If you've had a recent injury, you should refrain from doing single leg squats until your injury has fully healed. Even if it's an old injury, pain could still flare up. If it does, it's recommended you seek medical attention. Do not eliminate exercise altogether when injured. Change your routine so you aren't putting stress on the tendons or joints that are injured, and reduce the frequency in which you work out. Speak with your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. This is especially important if you suffer from a chronic illness or heart condition. While exercise is typically good for the body, under certain circumstances it could become very dangerous. Make sure to always consult a physician when changing your wellness routine. Exercising can, in some circumstances, slow strengthen decline from muscle related illnesses. If you have diabetes, exercising could lower your blood sugar which could cause light headedness or fainting. Practice and build up to the single leg squat. Many people who go to the gym simply can not perform the single leg squat, so it's important to keep practicing until you're able to achieve it. Before trying the full pistol or single leg squat, master the assisted pistol and partial pistol squat so you can build up your technique and endurance.	Sit on a bench, chair, or box that has clear space around it. Extend your arms straight out, in front of your body. Put one foot flat on the ground with your knee bent. Extend your other leg out straight in front of you. Press down with your heel and try to stand up, off the chair. Slowly sit back down on the chair. Find a pole or door frame that has space around it. Grab onto the door frame with both hands at shoulder height. Extend one foot out past the door frame. Lower yourself down by sitting back and bending your knee. Press down with your planted foot and stand up. Extend both arms out in front of you. Extend one of your legs in front of you. Lower your body by sitting back and bending your knee. Press down with your foot and stand up. Make sure you can perform free squats first. Refrain from squats if a knee, back, hip, or ankle injury is bothering you. Speak with your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Practice and build up to the single leg squat.
https://www.wikihow.com/Sell-Vintage-Clothing	How to Sell Vintage Clothing	If you'd like to sell vintage clothing, search your wardrobe and local thrift stores and collect stylish vintage pieces. Look for clothes made from high-quality fabrics like cotton or wool, and check that the stitching is secure and the garment is free of any rips or stains. Research brand names and similar items online to help you determine how to price the items. You can then sell your clothing in a consignment shop or through an online auction site.	Browse your wardrobe for items you no longer wear. If you've collected vintage clothing in the past, you may have some old items lying around your closet. Oftentimes, people buy a vintage outfit for a special occasion. You may have worn a vintage dress or suit to a theme party or a wedding, for example. Be honest with yourself. Are you ever going to wear this item again? If the answer is no, it may be a good idea to sell. You could also talk to older relatives, who may have vintage clothing on hand. If your grandparents are not interested in hanging on to old outfits, they may not mind donating them to you. Check places where you may have stashed old clothes in the past. Browse your attic, basement, and other places where you store old things. Select quality material. Not all vintage clothing is made the same. Items are more likely to sell if they're made from quality material. Vintage clothing is often seen as a collector's item and may be priced high. Therefore, buyers look for the best materials when making purchasing decisions. Artificial fabrics are notoriously difficult to clean. If an outfit is in good quality otherwise, you may still be able to make a sale. However, you should consider selling this item at a lower price to entice buyers. Higher quality fabrics, like wool and cotton, tend to sell more easily. You can also sell at a higher price due to their quality. Look for stains and holes. As vintage clothing is older, stains and imperfections are common. You may notice stains under the armpits and small holes here and there. An outfit with a small imperfection can still be sold, but you'll want to correct the problem before attempting to sell. Check for any obvious stains. If you notice sweat stains under the arm pits or any other wear and tear accrued over time, see if the outfit can be cleaned. Attempt to remove the stain using a cleaning method appropriate for the given material. Small holes, tears, and missing buttons may be fixable. You can sew on a missing button or patch up a tear. Some items may be too damaged to sell. If an item of clothing has stains that will not come out or very large rips, you may be better off tossing it. Consider buying to sell. You do not have to rely on your old clothing alone. Sometimes, you can find items to sell in local markets. At a thrift store, a vintage dress may be priced well under what it's worth. You can also look into local flea markets or do clothing swaps with friends. Avoid vintage stores. You're unlikely to find something you can sell for profit. The owners have a certain level of expertise, and will be selling items at an appropriate price. You will only be able to sell back the item at the rough price you paid. Decide how to price clothing. Once you've gathered clothing to sell, you'll have to make decisions on pricing. Pricing is somewhat subjective, and you may find you don't have an exact method when it comes to pricing clothing. Each piece may have to be individually priced based on its worth. Do some research to see how items are generally priced. Browse online outlets to get a sense of the average price. You could also visit some local shops and look at prices. Break down price by type of clothing. You may find a vintage dress generally goes for $45 to $60, while a vintage blouse runs between $20 and $30. Consider profit. If you bought an item, you'll want to sell it for slightly more than you paid. If you had to repair an item from your closet, make sure the price outweighs the cost of repairs. Take measurements of clothing. Before you sell items, measure them. Instead of listing sizes, it's a good idea to list specific measurements. Sizing charts have changed greatly over time. This is especially important if you're selling online, as potential buyers have no means to try on an outfit. Dresses are measured at the shoulders, hips, waist, and bust. You can measure the waist of pants, as well as their length. You may also want to consider measuring shoulders and waist size for blouses and shirts. Research different outlets. There are many outlets available for selling vintage clothing online. Before you begin to sell, research your options and decide what works for you. You can sell vintage clothes on many mainstream websites. Auction sites like eBay can be helpful. You can set a base price and let potential buyers bid. You could end up making a good sum if two buyers want the same outfit. Sites like Etsy can also work, although bidding is infrequent. You can also look into specialty sites. These are auction sites and websites specifically designed for the sale of vintage clothing. Such websites can be helpful as you'll be reaching your target marketplace instantly. Create an account on your chosen website. Once you've decided where you'll be selling, create an account on your chosen website. This should not take long. Usually, you need to provide basic contact information like your name and address. You may also have to create a brief profile where you explain a little about your history and background. You can write something simple, just stating you love vintage clothing and are looking to sell some extras from your wardrobe. Take clear photographs. You'll need to put up some pictures of the items you're selling online. It's important that you get clear photographs. Buyers will want to see your outfits from multiple angles so they can decide whether or not to buy. Do not rely on a phone camera. Use a high quality camera to take photos of a given item from a variety of angles. If you don't have a great camera, see if you can borrow one from a friend. If you're not particularly adept at technology, see if a friend would be willing to take some pictures for you. It may be helpful to have someone model clothing items for you. It may be easier to get a sense of how a dress may look like if you can see it on a person. Build a brand. If you want to sell vintage clothing professionally, you'll have to build a brand for yourself. Your brand is how you market yourself. Think of a unique story or style. There are many ways to brand yourself that increase your sales. You should get on social media outlets. Link things like your Twitter and Instagram to your online selling profiles. You can include pictures of upcoming items, as well as behind the scenes looks at you preparing items for sale. A blog can also be a nice touch. Try starting a blog about vintage clothing. Talk about the history of vintage clothing and your adventures shopping for clothing and preparing them for sale. Let your personality show. Drop references to TV shows, books, and movies. If you have a sense of humor, let it out in your social media. On occasion, post something amusing from your personal life. This will entice more followers and therefore more sales. Provide accurate details about the clothing. Honesty is important when building a reputation online. You want to make sure you have buyers' trust. Most sites allow users to leave reviews. If you were dishonest about an item's quality, a buyer may call you out. If an item is slightly stained or worn down, be honest about it. Many buyers don't mind purchasing a fixer-upper, but they'll want to know what they're getting themselves into ahead of time. Honest sales will allow you to gain a good reputation, enticing more buyers in the future. Market yourself. You should find ways to market yourself. You can start by posting links to what you're selling on sites like Facebook. You can also get involved in online forums where people discuss vintage clothing. You can get to know other sellers, network, and advertise your products. You should also maintain active social media profiles advertising your brand. Research local outlets. You may prefer the simplicity of selling locally. You do not have to worry about shipping fees and marketing yourself if you're selling your clothing to local outlets. Browse the market before choosing a place to sell your items. Look at local thrift stores and vintage stores. You can ask for advice on where to sell, and you may even get an offer for your clothing items. You could also see if there are any small local auctions happening around your town. It may be a good idea to sell at a local auction, as bidders may compete with one another. This could result in you getting a fairly high price for an item. Browse typical prices for similar items. Before you sell an item locally, browse the local market. See what the typical going rate is for, say, a vintage dress or a vintage suit. You want to make sure, when you do choose to sell, that you get a good deal. Educate yourself going into any sale so you'll be able to use your knowledge to negotiate. Be careful with thrift store and consignment shops. Thrift stores and consignment stores often purchase old clothing for resale. However, be careful when selling at such places. You'll often end up selling your clothing for less than half the retail price. This is where educating yourself can come in handy. Always negotiate with the teller, showing him or her you know how much a piece is worth. While a store will never buy an item for its full retail price, you can work your way up to a higher percentage of the retail value. Set up a booth at a local fair or flea market. If there are any local fairs or flea markets coming into town, this can be a great place to sell. You'll be able to sell your items at their full retail value. Research a fair beforehand to make sure you have the right audience. A craft fair may draw in buyers interested in vintage clothing. However, a fair designed for children is probably not the best option. Look into the regulations at a given fair to figure out how to sign up and set up your booth. You'll need basic supplies, like a cash box, a table, and some chairs. You'll also need clothing hangers to display your vintage clothes.	Browse your wardrobe for items you no longer wear. Select quality material. Look for stains and holes. Consider buying to sell. Decide how to price clothing. Take measurements of clothing. Research different outlets. Create an account on your chosen website. Take clear photographs. Build a brand. Provide accurate details about the clothing. Market yourself. Research local outlets. Browse typical prices for similar items. Be careful with thrift store and consignment shops. Set up a booth at a local fair or flea market.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tape-a-Foot-for-Plantar-Fasciitis	How to Tape a Foot for Plantar Fasciitis	To tape your foot for plantar fasciitis, start by loosely wrapping some sports tape around the ball of your foot, which sits just behind your toes. Then, bring the tape around the back of your ankle and back up toward your toes, sticking the end to the tape wrapped around the ball of your foot. Next, stick some tape under your big toe, wrap it diagonally across the bottom of your foot and around your heel, and bring it across the top of your foot to your pinky toe, repeating the process 3 times. Finally, cover the bottom of your foot with strips of horizontal tape.	Gather your materials. You need sports tape to tape your foot using this method. You can get rolls of sports tape at superstores, supermarkets, or drugstores. A roll of zinc oxide tape should last for three to five tapings. Make sure that when you apply the tape that you keep all wrinkles out of the tape. This can cause blisters or other irritation. Tape should be wrapped lightly. You don't want the tape to be too tight on your foot. Wash your foot. Before you tape your foot, make sure you wash your foot with non-moisturizing soap. This helps the tape stick to your foot when applied. Make sure your foot is completely dry before starting. Anchor the tape. To start the taping process, tape a piece of tape around the ball of your foot. This is the area just behind your toes on your foot. Make sure your foot is relaxed during the taping. Wrap the tape all the way around so it's on the top and bottom of your foot. Next, wrap a piece of tape around the back of your ankle. The tape should run around the ankle and down both sides of your foot until it meets the tape around the ball of your foot. Stick the two sections of tape together. This should not be tight. The tape should be loose on your feet, and you should complete this step while your foot is relaxed. Smooth any wrinkles out of the tape as you go to prevent blisters. Cross the foot with tape. Stick one end of the tape on your foot just below your big toe. Then tape diagonally across the bottom of your foot. Wrap the tape around the hell, then tape it diagonally the other way across the bottom of your foot. Take the end under your pinky toe. At this point, you should have a large X across the bottom of your foot with tape. The center of the X should be in the middle of your foot. Repeat taping this X three more times. This provides support to the plantar fascia. Tape horizontally. The last step of the taping is to tape horizontal lines along the sole of your foot. These horizontal strips of tape will overlap so that you cannot see any of your foot. They will cover the entire bottom of your foot from the heel to the anchor going around the ball of your foot. At the end, wrap a piece of tape all the way around the ball of your foot again, including the top of your foot, to provide extra support. This should be the only piece of tape on the top of your foot. You don't have to wrap all the way around your foot. Instead, tear each piece of tape at the edge of your foot, making what looks like a tape shoe. Tape throughout the day. You should tape your feet whenever you are going to engage in a lot of physical activity, such as before exercising or before going to work. The kinesiology tape should be comfortable and should not be folded on the underside of your foot. It's okay to leave the tape on for three to five days, but it's better to change the tape every day. It's fine if the tape gets wet in the shower. Gather the materials. To stretch your foot, you will need a few items. You will need a long shoelace or ribbon. You also will need a tube sock you have modified. The tube sock needs a shoe lace or ribbon loop sewn into the toe of the sock and to the top of the sock. You can easily do this with needle and thread. Sit in a comfortable position. To begin stretching your foot, sit down in a comfortable position. You may want to place your ankle on your opposite knee. Put the sock on your affected foot. Make sure you keep your toes flexed during this so you get the best stretch. However, don't stretch it so far that it feels painful. Secure the stretch of your foot. Gently pull your toes up toward your head. Keep your toes stretched so you feel the extension in your foot. Thread the shoelace or piece of ribbon you have through each loop on the tube sock. You should feel a gentle stretch and shouldn't feel any pain. Tie the shoelace or ribbon so that your foot remains in the stretched position, your toes pointing toward your face. You should also feel some stretch in your calf. Be careful that you don't overstretch the tendon. Take caution during the night. Be careful when you get out of bed during the night for any reason. Also use caution when you wake in the morning. Before you get out of bed, untie or loosen the shoelace or ribbon. Re-tie it when you get back into bed. Stretching your foot at night helps to loosen or lengthen the shortened plantar fascia. Understand the importance of taping or stretching your foot. Taping your foot to treat plantar fasciitis can reduce the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. It helps support your foot when you engage in physical activity to reduce strain. It can also help minimize stress and inflammation. Keeping your foot stretched helps your foot loosen and heal in an elongated position so it doesn't shorten during the night. The main goal in taping your foot is to keep the foot flexed, with the toes pointing or pulled toward your head, until you feel a stretch in the bottom of your foot. Make sure you only feel a gentle stretch in your foot. Recognize the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. You may start seeing symptoms when you feel pain under your heel or in the arch of your foot. This often occurs when you stand up in the morning or after resting your feet for an extended period of time. After some time walking, the pain decreases. Pain may be felt after long periods of standing, physical activity, running, or sitting. Many times, the pain is felt while exercising. The pain is usually described as stabbing, but it can also be described as aching or burning. Learn the causes of plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia bears all our weight and has been described as a sort of bowstring supporting the arch of the foot. Anything that causes increased strain on this area of the foot can cause plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis may occur when the plantar fascia tightens, shortens, or becomes inflamed. Causes include: Obesity Footwear that does not support the arch adequately or fits improperly Overload because of physical activity, such as running, jumping, or jogging Arthritis Diabetes Existing foot problems, such as flat feet or high arches Abnormal gait and way of walking Walking barefoot on hard surfaces too much Deconditioning Overtraining	Gather your materials. Wash your foot. Anchor the tape. Cross the foot with tape. Tape horizontally. Tape throughout the day. Gather the materials. Sit in a comfortable position. Secure the stretch of your foot. Take caution during the night. Understand the importance of taping or stretching your foot. Recognize the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Learn the causes of plantar fasciitis.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-an-Egg-Poacher	How to Use an Egg Poacher	To use a stovetop egg poacher, start by filling the bottom of the poaching pan with enough water to touch the bottom of the egg cups when they're placed in the pan. Next, spray the individual cups with nonstick cooking spray and crack an egg into each one. If you're not using all the cups, fill the extra cups with water to prevent burning. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, cover the poacher with a lid, and cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes until they look opaque and white. Finally, remove the lid and take the eggs out of the cups to serve them.	Bring a little less than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of water to a simmer in the pan. This should be enough water to touch the bottom of the cups when they're placed in the pan. Place the pan over medium or high heat on the stovetop to bring the water to a simmer. Go with medium heat to best avoid a mess. If the water boils too vigorously, this may cause the egg whites to splash out and harden, creating a mess. Crack 1 egg into each individual poaching cup. To prevent the eggs from sticking, spray the cups with cooking oil before you add the eggs. You may need to crack each egg into a measuring cup first to make it easier to get into the poaching cup. If you are not using all the cups, fill the extra cups with water to avoid any burning. Be sure you don't break the yolks when you pour the eggs into the cups. Place the poaching cups into the pan and put the lid on top of them. Make sure the water in the pan touches the bottom of the cups when you put them in. The lid should be secure on top of the pan to prevent the steam heat from escaping. Cook the eggs for at least 2-3 minutes, then take them out of the pan. Some people like to poach their eggs for as long as 5 minutes, but this ultimately depends on how runny you want the yolk to be. Use oven mitts to remove the pan from heat and empty the poaching cups into a separate bowl or plate. You'll know the eggs are cooked when the outsides are pale white and the yolk is soft. The longer you cook the eggs, the firmer and less runny the yolk will be. Fill the poacher with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Whether you're using an electric or microwave poacher, the amount of water you need to add will vary. Read the instructions carefully to know how much water you should add for the best poached eggs. Microwave poachers often require about ⁄ 2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of water for each poaching cup. Heat up the poacher if you're using an electric cooker. Plug in the poacher and turn on the power to begin heating it up. It shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes for the poacher to completely heat up. If you're using a microwave poacher, you can skip this step. Many electric egg poachers come with special accessories for poaching since they're also capable of cooking hard-boiled eggs. Check to see if yours has a poaching accessory that you can use. Coat the egg cups with cooking spray, then break 1 egg into each cup. Apply a thin coat of cooking spray to the cups to prevent the poached eggs from sticking. Then, break each egg into a bowl, and then pour the egg into an egg cup. Pour a small amount of water into any cups you're not using. Pierce each egg yolk with a fork if you're using a microwave poacher. Microwave temperatures will explode the yolk if it's not pierced. For best results, don't pierce the eggs more than once. Cook the eggs in 30-second intervals if you're using a microwave. Pour a small amount of water on top of each egg, then close the lid on your poacher and place it in the microwave. Run the microwave on high for 30 seconds, then check to see if the eggs are done. If they aren't, cook them for another 30 seconds and check again. Repeat this process of cooking in 30-second intervals until the eggs are white and the yolks are soft. This whole process should probably take you around 3-4 minutes, depending on how thoroughly you want the eggs to be cooked. Cook the eggs for about 6 minutes if you're using an electric cooker. Close the lid on your cooker and set a timer for 6 minutes. If the machine has its own timer, you can also use that instead. The eggs will be poached when the timer goes off. Coat the inside of the pod with oil to keep the egg from sticking. Use cooking spray or a paper towel dipped in oil to coat the inside of the pod. If you want to give your egg a little extra flavor, you can also coat the pod with a thin layer of butter. Note that this is not technically required in order to use the egg pod; it's simply recommended. Boil about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of water in a pot with a lid. Pour this much water into a pot and place the pot over medium heat on the stove. It should take about 5 minutes or so for the water to come to a boil. The lid doesn't have to be on the pot while you're bringing the water to a boil. You just need to make sure you have a lid you can put on the pot later on. Crack the egg in the silicone pod and place the pod in the pot. Make sure you don't crack the egg's yolk when you break it into the pod. Place the flat side of the pod just on top of the water so that it floats on the surface. Try to avoid getting any water inside the pod when you place it in the pot. Your egg won't be ruined if water gets inside the pod, but it may not come out as nicely. Cook the egg for 4-6 minutes, then remove the pod from the water. Use a ladle or wooden tongs to easily remove the pod. You may need to cook the egg for closer to 7 minutes, depending on how firm you want the yolk to be. If you have trouble taking the egg out of the pod, run a spoon around the edges and pop the egg out. Poached eggs tend to get a rubbery texture if they're left to sit for too long, so serve them as soon as they're ready.	Bring a little less than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of water to a simmer in the pan. Crack 1 egg into each individual poaching cup. Place the poaching cups into the pan and put the lid on top of them. Cook the eggs for at least 2-3 minutes, then take them out of the pan. Fill the poacher with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heat up the poacher if you're using an electric cooker. Coat the egg cups with cooking spray, then break 1 egg into each cup. Pierce each egg yolk with a fork if you're using a microwave poacher. Cook the eggs in 30-second intervals if you're using a microwave. Cook the eggs for about 6 minutes if you're using an electric cooker. Coat the inside of the pod with oil to keep the egg from sticking. Boil about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of water in a pot with a lid. Crack the egg in the silicone pod and place the pod in the pot. Cook the egg for 4-6 minutes, then remove the pod from the water.
https://www.wikihow.com/Dilate-Faster	How to Dilate Faster	If you're pregnant and trying to dilate faster, walk as much as you can, since light exercise stimulates the uterine contractions that put pressure on the cervix and encourage it to dilate. You can also sit on a birth ball or an exercise ball to relax your pelvic muscles so your cervix will dilate more quickly. Additionally, try stimulating your nipples or having sex to release oxytocin, which speeds up dilation. Also, urinate regularly if you can, because a full bladder makes dilation sluggish.	Walk to release oxytocin and stimulate labor. Being active may release oxytocin, which may help you dilate faster by starting contractions. Go for a slow walk around your neighborhood, or climb the stairs in your home. Ask someone to go with you so that you're not alone in case you need help. If your water breaks, stop walking and contact your doctor or midwife. Have sex to stimulate your uterus and induce labor. Both an orgasm and the prostaglandins in semen naturally stimulate your uterus and thin your cervix, which helps it dilate. Additionally, your brain releases the hormone oxytocin during sex, which also helps start contractions. Try having sex to help you dilate faster if it's something you'll enjoy. Don't have sex if your water has broken because the baby is no longer protected by amniotic fluid. Try stimulating your nipples to release oxytocin. Gently rub the pad of your finger over your nipple or roll the nipple under your finger. You should feel a tingling sensation, which means your nipples are stimulated. When this happens, your brain will release oxytocin to help start your contractions. Stimulating your nipples releases a low amount of oxytocin that is safe for your baby. This technique may not work for everyone, but it won't hurt to try. Use visualization and deep breathing to relax. Feeling tense makes it difficult for your body to start contractions, which slows dilation of your cervix. Fortunately, relaxing may enable your body to begin contractions. Visualize by imagining yourself in a relaxing location or picturing yourself having a healthy baby. Additionally, take deep breaths while counting to 5 and exhale to a 5 count, then repeat 5 times. You might also try listening to calming music, taking a warm shower, or reading a book. Eat pineapple to ripen your cervix and help it dilate faster. There's no guarantee that pineapple will help your cervix dilate faster, but it may help open your cervix faster. Since pineapple contains prostaglandins, it might help your cervix ripen sooner so that you'll dilate faster. Consume.5 cups (113 g) of pineapple daily until you go into labor. Ask your doctor or midwife about taking evening primrose oil. Check with your doctor or midwife to make sure it's safe for you to use evening primrose oil. Take a 500 mg supplement orally or vaginally 3 times a day for the final 4 weeks of pregnancy. It may soften your cervix and thin it out so it's easier for it to dilate faster. You may be able to take up to 3 pills at a time. Ask your doctor or midwife what's best for you. Ask your doctor about taking prostaglandins to ripen your cervix faster. The doctor will insert a prostaglandin like misoprostol (Cytotec) or dinoprostone (Cervidil) into your vagina and position it near your cervix. This will soften and thin out your cervix, which helps it dilate faster. These medications work for 4-12 hours and cause contractions that soften and thin out your cervix. You may need multiple doses to dilate your cervix enough for labor to start. Talk to your doctor to find out if this is an option for you. While this treatment is pretty effective, it doesn't work for everyone. However, prostaglandins are preferable to oxytocin since they may reduce the need for a cesarean delivery. You likely won't be able to use ripening agents if you're already having contractions. If your cervix doesn't start to dilate after a few hours, your doctor may send you home. It can take anywhere from hours to days for your cervix to ripen, depending on how soft and thin it was before your doctor administered the prostaglandins. You'll know the medicine is working when you start to feel contractions. Consider getting an oxytocin IV to start contractions and dilate faster. Your doctor can give you oxytocin intravenously to increase contractions and kickstart labor. Contractions make your cervix dilate, so this can help you dilate faster. Discuss this option with your doctor to find out if it's right for you. Oxytocin is used to induce labor when you're past your due date or your doctor thinks it's best for you and your baby. Your doctor likely won't administer oxytocin unless you're already overdue, your water has broken, or you have a condition like high blood pressure or diabetes. Discuss a saline-filled cervical balloon with your doctor. Your doctor can insert a flexible catheter into your vagina to inflate a balloon with saline. The balloon will apply direct pressure to your lower uterine region and this may help to dilate your cervix. You can keep the balloon in your vagina for up to 12 hours or until it naturally falls out on its own. This may help dilate your cervix faster so that labor can progress. However, it may not work for everyone. The great thing about cervical balloons is that they're considered a non-medical option. If you've had a prior cesarean birth, a cervical balloon may be your best option.	Walk to release oxytocin and stimulate labor. Have sex to stimulate your uterus and induce labor. Try stimulating your nipples to release oxytocin. Use visualization and deep breathing to relax. Eat pineapple to ripen your cervix and help it dilate faster. Ask your doctor or midwife about taking evening primrose oil. Ask your doctor about taking prostaglandins to ripen your cervix faster. Consider getting an oxytocin IV to start contractions and dilate faster. Discuss a saline-filled cervical balloon with your doctor.
https://www.wikihow.com/Have-Sex-During-Pregnancy	How to Have Sex During Pregnancy	If you want to have sex during pregnancy, try to use lots of lubrication, since hormonal shifts may alter your natural supply. Make sure you use condoms if you're not in a monogamous relationship to avoid bacterial infections that can affect you and your baby. Your bump can make some positions less comfortable, so try side-lying sex with your partner behind to take pressure off your belly. You can also try having sex on all fours with a pillow or two underneath your belly. If you want more control of the action, you might find it more comfortable with yourself on top of your partner. Alternatively, you can be intimate with your partner through mutual masturbation, massaging, or other types of foreplay.	Use lots of lubrication. Try personal lubricants for more comfortable sex during pregnancy. Hormonal shifts while pregnant may make it easier or more difficult to produce your own natural lubrication. To avoid any vaginal discomfort during sex, use as much lube as you need to feel comfortable. You can buy personal lubricants online or at your local drug store. Look for water-based products, and avoid those with dyes or fragrances, which may be irritating. Try side-lying sex. Lie on your side and have your partner enter you from behind. This position takes pressure off your growing belly and gives your body additional support by lying down. This position provides shallower penetration, which may be more comfortable for some pregnant women. Aim to lie on your left side, rather than your right. This increases the amount of nutrients and blood that flow to the placenta and to the baby. Try sex with the pregnant woman on top. Get on top of your partner so you can control the speed and depth of penetration. By controlling the action, you can determine what is most comfortable for you. Try sex from behind with a pillow under your belly. On all fours, have your partner penetrate you from behind. You can place a pillow or two underneath your growing belly for additional support. Use a vibrator. If sex doesn't appeal to you, use a vibrator externally with your partner for some alternative intimacy. Clean your vibrator per the manufacturer's instructions after every use to prevent infection. Consult your doctor regarding vibrator use if you have a high-risk pregnancy. Connect using other forms of intimacy. Try massage, mutual masturbation, kissing, or other forms of sexual activity if intercourse feels painful or doesn't appeal to you. You could create a special date night at home with candles, a movie, and lots of cuddling to feel close, too. Communicate with your partner regularly to discuss how you're feeling and what you need to feel supported. It's okay if you don't feel like having sex. You might say, “You know, my back hurts, and I really don't feel sexy tonight. I know we'd talked about being intimate. Can I give you a massage instead? I want to make you feel special.” Call your doctor in case of troubling symptoms. Cramping during sex, especially with orgasm, is normal during pregnancy. However, if you have persistent bleeding, leaking fluid, or pain after sex, call your provider for a check up. Your provider can determine if it's safe for you to continue sexual activity while pregnant. Consult your doctor if your pregnancy is high-risk. Talk to your doctor if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding, amniotic fluid leaking from your vagina, a multiple pregnancy, or a history of preterm labor. Your doctor may also discuss placenta previa with you, which is when the placenta covers the cervical opening. These conditions may make you more prone to complications, and pelvic rest may be recommended. Use condoms if you’re not in a monogamous relationship. If you have a new partner or are not monogamous, practice safe sex during pregnancy with condoms and dental dams. Bacteria and viral infections from sexually transmitted diseases can affect your pregnancy and growing baby. Refrain from lying flat on your back after the first trimester. Avoid lying flat on your back in the second and third trimesters. In this position, your growing uterus puts pressure on a major artery in your body, which may reduce blood flow to your baby and make you feel lightheaded. Instead, try to lie on your left side. Avoid blowing air into the vagina. Ask your partner not to blow air into your vagina during oral sex. In rare cases, this puff of air can block an artery, potentially harming the baby. Air blocking an artery in this way is called an air embolism. Don’t have sex in the third trimester if your partner has herpes. Try other forms of intimacy in the third trimester if your partner has cold sores (HSV1) or genital herpes (HSV2). Herpes can cause neonatal herpes when a mother with no antibodies is infected for the first time in late pregnancy. While herpes is mostly a minor nuisance for adults, it can be fatal in infants. Ask your doctor about oral suppression medication for you and/or your partner. People with oral herpes (cold sores) can transfer the virus to the genitals of a partner during oral sex, particularly if they have an active sore. It's best to avoid performing oral sex on a pregnant mother. If you don't have herpes, be sure to use a condom each time you have sex when you are pregnant. Even if your partner doesn't have symptoms, you could still contract herpes if you don't use protection. Refrain from having sex when your partner has an outbreak at any time during your pregnancy. If you and your partner have the same strain of herpes, there is no risk in engaging in vaginal or oral sex in the third trimester. Your doctor can perform a blood test if you don't know your herpes status. Refrain from engaging in anal sex before vaginal sex. Having anal sex then vaginal sex can transfer harmful bacteria to the vaginal canal. This bacteria can cause vaginal and uterine infections in rare cases. Table anal sex until after birth. Many pregnant mothers also have hemorrhoids during pregnancy, which can make anal sex painful. Wait until you’re cleared for sex at your postpartum check up. Whether you deliver by C-section or vaginally, your doctor will want to examine you for any post-birth complications before you engage in sex. Typically this check up is 6 weeks after the birth of your child. Depending upon how this examination goes, your doctor will clear you for sex. In the meantime, you can use kissing, massage, and mutual masturbation to be intimate with your partner. Use lots of lubrication. Use water-based personal lubricants for more comfortable sex after birth. Low estrogen during breastfeeding can make vaginal skin dry and make producing natural lubrication more difficult. Especially if you tore vaginally during childbirth, additional lubrication will make for a more comfortable experience. Use contraception. Use condoms, low-dose oral contraceptives, or another method advised by your doctor for contraception after birth. While some women take a while to ovulate again after birth, particularly if breastfeeding, others are capable of ovulation right away. If you're trying to prevent pregnancy for the moment, safe sex is best. Some combined hormonal birth control is not recommended while breastfeeding because the hormones are excreted in breast milk. Consult with your doctor at your postpartum follow up about the right birth control option for you.	Use lots of lubrication. Try side-lying sex. Try sex with the pregnant woman on top. Try sex from behind with a pillow under your belly. Use a vibrator. Connect using other forms of intimacy. Call your doctor in case of troubling symptoms. Consult your doctor if your pregnancy is high-risk. Use condoms if you’re not in a monogamous relationship. Refrain from lying flat on your back after the first trimester. Avoid blowing air into the vagina. Don’t have sex in the third trimester if your partner has herpes. Refrain from engaging in anal sex before vaginal sex. Wait until you’re cleared for sex at your postpartum check up. Use lots of lubrication. Use contraception.
https://www.wikihow.com/Create-Papier-M%C3%A2ch%C3%A9	How to Create Papier Mâché	To make papier mâché, first add 2 cups (240 grams) of flour and 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water to a large bowl. Stir the flour and water together until a paste forms, then set the paste aside. Next, tear or cut enough 1-inch wide strips of newspaper to cover the object you're papier mâchéing 3 times. When you're done, dip the strips into the papier mâché paste, and press them onto your object. Continue dipping and pasting the strips until your object is completely covered. Then, let the first layer dry, which should take about 2 to 3 hours. Place a fan next to the object to help the papier mâché dry faster. Repeat the process 2 more times so you have 3 layers in total. Then, paint and decorate your papier mâché object.	Clear an area. Papier-mâché can get a bit messy (what good DIY project doesn't?), so to protect your grandma's beloved dining table, lay down a few newspapers or other scrap material to keep clean up at a minimum. While you are grabbing newspaper, also get a hold of: A bowl or large container Flour, wallpaper powder/paste, or white glue Water Your base structure Paintbrush Newspaper (for your project -- not for clean-up duty) Tear the newspaper into long strips. The ideal width would be around one inch (2.5 cm) thick, but each project requires different shapes and sizes. In addition, you will want to go around your project three times, so tear quite a pile. Don't opt for the scissors -- a torn edge blends better than a cut edge. There is no wrong size your strips could be. In fact, if you want to add volume to your structure by molding the strips, you will need different sizes. So tear away freely. Choose your method to make papier mâché. A few slight variations will result in the same product. Use what you have at your disposal. Glue mixture: Pour 2 parts white glue and one part water into a mixing bowl. These quantities can be changed to suit the size of your project. Or, if you have a stronger bonding glue, 1 part white glue and 1 part water will do the trick. Flour mixture: Combine 1 part flour with 1 part water. Easy as pie! For super large and intense projects, you may want to substitute white glue for the water. Wallpaper powder : Pour 2 parts wallpaper powder and one part water into a mixing bowl. This method is good if you're thinking seriously long-term -- it can last years. Blend your choice of mixture. Do this using a paintbrush, a mixing spoon or mixing stick. Blend until it forms a smooth consistency. If it's too thin or thick, adjust accordingly. Add more adhesive base if it's too thin, water if it's too thick. Find a surface you want to papier-mâché. Examples include a balloon, cardboard or a molded figure. In addition, you can papier-mâché two objects together to form a creation! The mixture will take to anything. If you're using a balloon, consider painting it with cooking oil beforehand -- that way, when it's dry, you can slide it out easily. Dip a strip of newspaper into the mixture. You're going to get your fingers messy! The messier you get, the better job you're doing. Remove any excess mixture. Do this by lightly sliding two fingers from the top to the bottom of the strip of paper. Hold it over the bowl so it drips back into the container. Lay the strip over the surface or figure. Smooth it out, using either your fingers or a paintbrush. Be sure to get as many of the creases and bumps out as you can. You are aiming to get a very smooth surface for painting and decorating. If you'd like to create a shape (a face, say), bunch the strip into the form you want, place it on your surface, and then layer another strip on top to smooth it out. This can create volume, texture, and detail quite easily. Repeat laying strips. Do this until the entire surface or figure is covered three times over. This is especially important if you're removing the base when it's dry -- it needs to be sturdy and hold its own. Put your first layer on horizontally, the second vertically, and so forth. It will help show you where you have been before and strengthen the piece. Place the object on a covered surface to dry. It will need a day or so to completely dry, depending on the size of your piece. Leave it untouched until tomorrow, then see if it's ready for painting. Start coloring. Paint or decorate as desired. Enjoy! (And be sure to tell everyone you did it yourself.) Some schools of thought say to start with a white primer. If you're using a light color on the piece, you may want to use this method (otherwise some print may stick out). Make sure not to cover to top part in order to take the balloon out.	Clear an area. Tear the newspaper into long strips. Choose your method to make papier mâché. Blend your choice of mixture. Find a surface you want to papier-mâché. Dip a strip of newspaper into the mixture. Remove any excess mixture. Lay the strip over the surface or figure. Repeat laying strips. Place the object on a covered surface to dry. Start coloring.
https://www.wikihow.com/Sew-a-French-Seam	How to Sew a French Seam	To sew a French seam, start by pinning the fabric with the wrong sides facing each other and sewing it together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Next, trim the outside edge of the seam to about 1/8 inch. Open the fabric so that it lays flat, then fold it over so that the right sides of the fabric are facing each other. After folding it on the seam, iron it so that it's perfectly straight. Finally, sew the edge again, using a 3/8 inch seam allowance this time.	Set up your sewing machine. Consider the stitch size setting and thread tension you will need for sewing your particular fabric. If you are unsure, consult the directions for your sewing machine and adjust settings accordingly. Also prepare your sewing machine by threading it with a thread that matches the color and strength of the material you are going to sew. This is also a good time to plug in your iron, so that it's already heated up when you need it. Pin your fabric together so that the wrong sides are facing each other. Putting the wrong sides together is the opposite of what is normally done when sewing a basic seam, so don't worry if it feels counterintuitive. A French seam requires you to stitch each seam twice, folding over your first line of stitches in order to make your finished seam face the right direction. Be sure to pin all the way down the seam you are sewing. This will help to make sure your fabric doesn't slip out of line. It's a good idea to put pins in so they are perpendicular to your seam line, this way they won't stick you as you move the fabric along in the sewing machine and they will be easy to grab as you move your fabric in the sewing machine. Sew the fabric together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, removing pins as you go. To keep your seam allowance the same width as you sew your seam, keep an eye on the seam allowance guide that should be printed on the thread plate of your machine. Another option is to use a 1/4 inch presser foot, that way you can just make sure the outer edge of your fabric always lines up with the edge of the presser foot. The seam allowance is the amount of fabric that is between the edge of the fabric and the seam. Patterns usually give a specific amount of seam allowance to use, so that your finished project doesn't turn out too bit or too small. Remember that the french seam will basically require about double the allowance you use on this first seam, so make sure when you are cutting out your pieces of fabric that you have figured that into your measurements. Feel free to increase the seam allowance on this first seam to 3/8 inch, if you are more comfortable sewing that width, but keep in mind that you will need to increase your overall seam allowance to accommodate this. It's best to remove pins right before you are about to sew over them. This will keep the fabric in place but will avoid the risk of hitting one with your sewing machine needle, which could easily break the needle. Remember to clip any threads and remove any remaining pins after sewing. Trim the outside edge of the seam so you are left with 1/8 inch seam allowance. You can use regular scissors or pinking shears, but if you are using a delicate fabric, pinking shears may be best to help prevent excessive fraying. Remember, this seam is not going to show by the time you are finished. Don't worry if the cut edge is a bit frayed or messy. While it would be great if you could just sew a 1/8 inch seam, and therefore not waste any fabric, most sewing machines need more than 1/8 inch of fabric for the machine's feed dogs, the pieces of rough metal under the presser foot, to grab onto and pull along. Iron your first seam. Open the pieces of fabric and lay it out flat on an ironing board. Iron across the seam on both the right side and the wrong side of the fabric so it lays perfectly flat. Then fold the fabric so that the right sides are facing each other (the opposite of how it was when you sewed the first seam). Iron the piece with the seam you just sewed going straight down the outer edge of the fabric. You'll want to iron very carefully and neatly so that the seam on the outer edge is perfectly straight. Make sure your iron is set to the correct temperature for the fabric you are using. 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The frayed edge should now be concealed between the two pieces of fabric and the outer edge is just the neat row of your first set of stitches. Sew your second seam, this time using a 3/8 inch seam allowance. You need this amount of allowance so that the frayed edge of the fabric is tucked away neatly between the two seams. As you sew, remove the pins. Once again, remember to clip threads and remove any stray pins after sewing the seam. If your seam allowance is too small on the second seam, the rough edges of the fabric could end up sticking out of the second seam on the finished side of your project. Its better to be cautious and make your seam allowance a bit generous. Iron the completed double seam one more time. Press the seam to one side, depending on where you would like it to lay in your finished project. Your raw edges are no longer exposed as they are enclosed inside your newly made French seam.	Set up your sewing machine. Pin your fabric together so that the wrong sides are facing each other. Sew the fabric together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, removing pins as you go. Trim the outside edge of the seam so you are left with 1/8 inch seam allowance. Iron your first seam. Pin your fabric so that the wrong sides of your fabric are be facing out. Sew your second seam, this time using a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Iron the completed double seam one more time.
https://www.wikihow.com/Hang-Heavy-Objects-from-the-Ceiling	How to Hang Heavy Objects from the Ceiling	Before hanging a heavy object, use a stud finder to locate the ceiling beam. Measure from the center of your item to the parts of it that attach to the ceiling, then pick a spot on the beam and make marks around it representing those measurements. Put C-shaped hooks into the marks to hold your object close to the ceiling, add wire clips to bring the item lower, and use ceiling anchors if you're attaching a part of the object to drywall. Finally, place the object on the hanging attachments.	Glue a strong magnet to the end of a small stick or dowel. Pick up a pack of strong earth magnets from your local craft store, then hot glue them to the bottom of the small stick or dowel that's about 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) long. Wait for the glue to dry completely so you can use the stick as an impromptu stud finder. Earth magnets are super small—about the size of your pinky fingernail. You can take a branch from your backyard or local park and trim it down so it's short. Locate the ceiling joist with your magnet. Climb up on a ladder so you can comfortably reach the ceiling with your arm. Hold the magnet up to the ceiling, moving it around as you search for the stud. Keep moving the magnet around until you feel it tug a bit. At this point, let go of the magnet and see if it holds in place. Shift the magnet around that area to get an idea of where the joist begins and ends. A stud finder can be a bit difficult to maneuver on a ceiling, so a magnet might save you some time and trouble. It may take a few tries before you find the joist successfully. As a general rule of thumb, keep in mind that most joists are spaced 16 in (41 cm) apart. Whenever possible, it's best to hang a heavy object from a ceiling joist. That way, the item has plenty of support. Mark the exact spot with a piece of painter’s tape. Rip off a small section of painter's tape and place it exactly where the magnet is sticking, so you can remember where your joist is. Ideally, this joist will be around where you want to hang up your heavy object. As an extra precaution, you can use a stud finder to find and mark both edges of your ceiling joist. Take extra measurements if you’re hanging the item in more than 1 spot. Keep in mind that certain heavy objects, like a swing, may need to connect to the ceiling in more than 1 spot. Measure out the distance between these additional spots, taking time to mark them with a piece of painter's tape or pencil. For certain objects, like a swing, you'll want to measure out at least 14 in (36 cm) of space in front and behind the joist so you have enough room to use the object. Double-check with a stud-finder or magnet to make sure any additional marks are still running along the joist. Some large objects must be supported in several places. For these, mount to more than one joist, and if necessary, use large toggle bolts where there is no joist. Choose a sturdy attachment that can hold your heavy object. Think about how much weight the attachment will be holding—if you're hanging a piece of furniture, you may want to use lag bolts to mount the heavy object. If you're hanging something lighter, like a bassinet, you may want to use a screw-eye hook instead. Pick something with a thread that's at least 2 ⁄ 2 in (6.4 cm) long, so it can securely fit through the drywall as well as the ceiling joist. Plastic attachments won't be able to hold as much weight as metal attachments. Ideally, you'll want the thread of your hanging att Drill pilot holes into the marked areas on the joist. Measure the inner thread of the hanging attachment that you'll be using to attach the object to your ceiling. Install a drill bit that's the same size as that diameter measurement. At this point, drill holes into the marked holes in the ceiling joist, so it'll be easier to install the screw later on. Aim to make the pilot hole as deep and long as the anchor thread of the attachment you'll be screwing in. You need to make the pilot hole slightly bigger if you're drilling into especially hard wood, like maple or oak. If you're working with softer wood, like pine or cedar, the pilot hole can be slightly smaller. Be sure to wear protection over your eyes when you're drilling into the ceiling, because otherwise, dust and small pieces of debris could fall into your eyes. Screw hanging attachments into each marked spot. Twist the threaded end of your attachment into the pilot hole. Continue twisting the hook or attachment into place until it's completely sturdy and snug. At this point, you can hang the object from the hook to make sure that everything is stable. Keep in mind that each anchor is rated for a certain amount of pounds, so read the label carefully and don't go over that. Anchor a heavy object to the ceiling with a toggle bolt. Check that the “wings” on the bolt can move easily along the thread of the bolt, so you don't have difficulty installing it. Keep in mind that these 2 wings will open up above the drywall or plaster, distributing the weight of the object over a larger area. You may want to use multiple hanging attachments to help distribute the weight of a heavy object. A single, thick toggle bolt designed for holding heavy objects can carry up to 50 lb (23 kg) on its own. Measure and mark where the toggle bolts will go. Climb a sturdy ladder or step stool so you can comfortably reach your ceiling. Measure along the ceiling to find the exact spot you'd like to hang your item, and mark it in place with a pencil. If your item requires more than 1 toggle bolt, measure and mark the distance between the bolts, double-checking that the marks are where you want the bolts to go. For instance, if you're hanging a porch swing, you'll have at least 2 marks that are more than 2 ft (0.61 m). Drill pilot holes in the marked spots. Attach a drill bit that matches the diameter of the toggle bolt's anchor thread. Center your drill above the marks you've already made, and start drilling into the mark. Ideally, make your pilot hole as long as the toggle bolt you plan on attaching to the wall. For instance, if your toggle bolt is 2 in (5.1 cm) long, you'd want the pilot hole to be 2 in (5.1 cm) long as well. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from falling dust and debris. Center your object beneath the pilot hole. Pick up the heavy object, or whatever the heavy object will be dangling from, like a chain. Then, place this object squarely on top of the pilot hole. The toggle bolt will go through this object, providing extra security as you hang up the object. For instance, if you're hanging up a chandelier, you'd center the top of the chandelier chain beneath the pilot hole. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it! Install the toggle bolt to hold the object in place. Push down the wings on the toggle bolt and slide it through the opening in the object you want to hang, then into the pilot hole. Screw the toggle bolt into place with a Philips-head screwdriver until it's installed securely to the ceiling. Repeat this process with any other toggle bolts you'll be using to hang your heavy object. The toggle bolt wings are spring-loaded, which allows them to fold down as you install the bolt in your ceiling. As you screw in the bolt, the wings will spread out, providing a lot of security and support for your item.	Glue a strong magnet to the end of a small stick or dowel. Locate the ceiling joist with your magnet. Mark the exact spot with a piece of painter’s tape. Take extra measurements if you’re hanging the item in more than 1 spot. Choose a sturdy attachment that can hold your heavy object. Drill pilot holes into the marked areas on the joist. Screw hanging attachments into each marked spot. Anchor a heavy object to the ceiling with a toggle bolt. Measure and mark where the toggle bolts will go. Drill pilot holes in the marked spots. Center your object beneath the pilot hole. Install the toggle bolt to hold the object in place.
https://www.wikihow.com/Perform-Self-Hypnosis	How to Perform Self Hypnosis	To perform self hypnosis, start by settling in a comfortable chair or bed in a quiet room where you won't be disturbed. When you're ready to start, close your eyes and meditate by watching your thoughts and emotions come and go. Take slow, deep breaths to help you relax. Once you feel yourself getting calmer, imagine the tension melting away from your body, starting with your toes and working up to your head. If you have a purpose in mind for your self hypnosis, use visualization to help you address it. For example, if you want to reduce stress about your finances, imagine your bills drifting away in the wind. Stay with the image for as long as feels natural before letting it go. When you're ready to end the session, imagine slowly opening a door and light pouring through the doorway to help you come around.	Get into comfortable clothing. It's pretty hard entering any kind of deep, relaxed state when all you can think about is the waistband of your jeans cutting off your circulation. So take this as an excuse to throw on some sweats. You want absolutely nothing distracting you. j Make sure the temperature is good, too. Have a blanket or a sweater ready if you run on the chilly side. Sometimes feeling warm can be very comforting, too. Go to a quiet room and sit in any comfortable chair, couch, or bed. Although some people prefer to lie down, you are more susceptible to sleep than when sitting up. Whether you sit or lie, ensure that you do not cross your legs or any part of your body. You may be in this position for a while and this could end up being uncomfortable. Make sure you are not going to be disturbed for at least half an hour. No self-hypnosis is effective if it gets interrupted by a phone call, a pet, or a kid. Turn off your phone (and the alerts), lock the door, and sequester yourself. This is you time. The amount of time you want to dedicate to this is up to you. Most prefer to be in a trance (we try to avoid that phrase as it has certain...err...negative connotations) for about 15 or 20 minutes, but you should also allow time to get in and out of it, too. Figure out your hypnosis goals. Are you doing it just to relax? For self-improvement? To train your brain? If you're doing it to achieve a greater end (weight loss, quitting smoking, etc.), prepare a list of affirmations. Self-hypnosis can be used just for relaxation, sure, but it can be for a number of life-enhancing things, too. Many use it to achieve their goals, change their thinking, or just as general positive reinforcement or motivation. Here are some examples of affirmations you could try: If you want to quit a bad habit, something to the point is the most effective. Think along the lines of, "I choose no longer to smoke. Cigarettes have no appeal to me." If you want to think more positively, aim for something like, "I am capable of whatever I set my mind to. I am in control and I am valuable." If you want to reach a specific goal, like weight loss, say it in the present tense: "I am eating healthy. I am losing my excess weight. My clothes feel better and I feel better." These are statements you will be reciting to yourself when you're under. Again, it's up to you, but many find them life-affirming and effective. Close your eyes and work to rid your mind of any feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety. When you begin, you might find it difficult not to think. You may find that thoughts keep intruding. When this happens, don't try to force the thoughts out. Observe them impartially, and then let them slip away. See How to Meditate for more help with this step. Alternatively, some like to pick a point on the wall and focus on it. It could be the corner, it could be a smudge, it could be wherever you want it to be. Focus on the point, concentrating on your eyelids. Repeat to yourself that they're getting heavier and heavier and let them close when you cannot keep them open anymore. Recognize the tension in your body. Beginning with your toes, imagine the tension slowly falling away from your body and vanishing. Imagine it freeing each body part one at a time starting with your toes and working its way up your body. Visualize each part of your body becoming lighter and lighter as the tension is removed. Relax your toes, then your feet. Continue with your calves, thighs, hips, stomach and so on, until you've relaxed each portion, including your face and head. Using imagery techniques of something you find comforting or soothing, such as water (feel the water rushing over your feet and ankles, cleansing them of tension) can be effective as well. Take slow, deep breaths. When you exhale, see the tension and negativity leaving in a dark cloud. As you inhale, see the air returning as a bright force filled with life and energy. At this point, you can use visualization as you so choose. Think of a lemon and cut it in half in your mind. Imagine the juices oozing out and getting over your fingers. Place it in your mouth. What's your reaction? How does it feel, taste, and smell? Then, move onto more meaningful visions. Imagine your bills blowing away in the breeze. Imagine you running off those pounds. Get as detailed as possible. Always think of your five senses. Appreciate the fact that you are now extremely relaxed. Imagine you are at the top of a flight of 10 stairs which at the fifth step start to submerge into water. Picture every detail of this scene from the top to the bottom. Tell yourself that you are going to descend the stairs, counting each step down, starting at 10. Picture each number in your mind. Imagine that each number you count is further down and one step closer to the bottom. After each number, you will feel yourself drifting further and further into deep relaxation. As you take each step, imagine the feel of the step under your feet. Once you are at the fifth step imagine and truly feel the refreshing coolness of the water and tell yourself that you are stepping into an oasis of purity and cleanliness. As you begin to descend the last five steps, start to feel the water getting higher and higher up your body. You should now start to feel somewhat numb and your heart will start to race a bit, but notice it and let any qualms about the situation just drift away into the water. Feel a floating sensation. At this point at the bottom of the water you shouldn't really feel anything, just the sensation of floating freely. You may even feel like you're spinning. If you do not feel as stated above, try again, slower with a will to grasp what is happening. Once you have achieved this state you should proceed to address your problems and decide upon what it is you want from where you are. Now start to narrate what you are doing; speak in the present and future tense quietly to yourself, or as if you are reading it from a page. Start to picture three boxes under the water that you have to swim to get to. Once you have found the boxes, open them slowly, one at a time, and narrate to yourself what is happening when you open the box. For example, "As I open the box I feel a radiant light engulf me, I feel it becoming a part of me. This light is my new found confidence that I can never lose as it is now a part of me" and then proceed on to the next box. You should avoid using statements with a negative connotation, such as "I don't want to be tired and irritable." Instead, say, "I am becoming calm and relaxed." Examples of positive statements include: "I am strong and slender," "I am successful and positive," and, if you have pain, "My back is beginning to feel wonderful." (See warning on pain.) Repeat your statement(s) to yourself as many times as you wish. Feel free to wander about the water, visualizing yourself emptying boxes, finding treasure (in the form of self-confidence, money, etc.), or simply letting all your tensions disappear. Find areas where the water is cold, hot, or full of wildlife. Let your imagination go. Get ready to exit your hypnotic state. With each step you take, feel the water becoming lower and lower until you have once again reached that fifth step. Once you are out of the water and are on the sixth step you may start to feel heavy or as if there is a weight on your chest. Merely wait on the step until this passes, constantly repeating your aforementioned statements. Once it passes, continue up the stairs, visualizing each step by its number, feeling the steps underneath you. Will yourself to carry on up the stairs. For the record, this water visualization isn't 100% hard and true. If you come up with another scenario that you prefer, use it! It's just as good, if not better, since it works for you. Once you have ascended, give yourself a few moments before opening your eyes. You may want to visualize yourself opening a door to the outside world. Do this slowly and imagine the light that pours in through the doorway; this should make your eyes open naturally. If you need to, count down from ten, telling yourself that once you finish, your eyes will open. Take your time getting up. Then tell yourself, "Wide awake, wide awake," or something you're used to, in order to wake up. This will put your mind back in the conscious state, bringing you back to reality. Mean it. No self-hypnosis or mantra will manifest itself in real life if you don't actually mean it. In order for this to be effective, you have to believe in yourself and your actions. And why not? If you do mean it, it could work. If the first time doesn't seem effective, don't write it off automatically. Some things take time to get used to and to get good at. Come back to it in a few days and revisit the experiences. You may be surprised. Open your mind. You have to believe there is a possibility of this working in order for it to work. Any skepticism on your part will impede your progress. Test yourself physically. If you need proof you're in a trance, there are exercises you can do! Anything that can be seen or felt in your body can work. Try these ideas on for size: Entwine your fingers together. Keep them together throughout your trance, telling yourself that they are stuck together -- almost as if they're covered in glue. Then, try to take them apart. If you find you can't...proof! Think of one arm getting heavier and heavier. You don't need to consciously pick one; your brain will do this for you. Imagine a book on top of it, holding it down. Then, try to lift it up. Can you? Visualize situations. Whatever it is you're working toward -- be it confidence, weight loss, positive thinking, whatever -- visualize yourself in the situation acting as you'd like to react or being as you'd like to be. If you want to be thinner, imagine yourself sliding into your skinny jeans with ease, modeling in the mirror, smiling at your beautiful body. The endorphin rush alone will be worth it! Many use hypnosis to get over certain issues like shyness. You don't have to attack the shyness head on; something related will do. Simply imagining yourself going about the world with your head high, smiling, and making eye contact can be the first step toward a more extroverted you. Use outside things to assist you. In other words, some people like music to help them enter hypnosis. There are a bunch of hypnosis tracks available online that are just for this purpose. If a certain scene -- water, the rainforest, etc. -- would help, you have it at your fingertips! Timers can be helpful, too. Some find that getting out of the trance is difficult and they lose track of time. If you don't want to accidentally spend hours hypnotized, you can use a timer. Just make sure it has a soothing tone to get you out of it. Use it to better yourself. Find a goal of yours you'd like to achieve and concentrate on it during your relaxed state. Think of the person you'd like to be and be that person. Hypnosis is great for a deep, deep meditation, but it's better in that it can be used for a bigger, better purpose. Many people find that they emerge more positive and with a sense of purpose afterward. Take advantage of that possibility! There is no wrong way to go about this. Whether it's kicking a bad habit, having focus in your work life, or just changing your thinking, hypnosis can help. Getting rid of the stressors in your life is an integral part of being the person you want to become and this will help. And the more you do it, the better and more natural it'll feel.	Get into comfortable clothing. Go to a quiet room and sit in any comfortable chair, couch, or bed. Make sure you are not going to be disturbed for at least half an hour. Figure out your hypnosis goals. Close your eyes and work to rid your mind of any feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety. Recognize the tension in your body. Take slow, deep breaths. Appreciate the fact that you are now extremely relaxed. Feel a floating sensation. Repeat your statement(s) to yourself as many times as you wish. Get ready to exit your hypnotic state. Once you have ascended, give yourself a few moments before opening your eyes. Mean it. Test yourself physically. Visualize situations. Use outside things to assist you. Use it to better yourself.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tune-a-Guitar	How to Tune a Guitar	To tune a guitar, start by downloading a tuner app on your phone or looking up a tuner online if you don't already have one. Then, use the tuner to tune the sixth and thickest string to E, the fifth string to A, and the fourth string to D. Next, tune the third string to G, the second string to B, and finally the first string to E. To adjust the pitch of a string, turn the corresponding peg counterclockwise to make it higher or clockwise to make it lower.	Use a digital tuner for a quick and easy option. Digital tuners are usually small, battery powered devices with microphones able to pick up the notes of your guitar. Turn it on, then play an open E string. A light will flash when the string is tuned to the correct note. Adjust the string if necessary until the note is in tune, then repeat with the other strings. If you have an electric guitar, you can usually plug a cord directly into the tuner to check your tuning, instead of using the tuner's microphone. Try a tuner app for convenience. There are many guitar tuner apps available, and with smartphones at everyone's fingertips, these can be a great option to keep things simple or to use when you don't have another tuner. These apps work similarly to digital tuners, using your smartphone's built-in microphone. Play an open E string and adjust until your app shows the note is at the correct pitch. Repeat for the other strings. Add a tuner to your stomp box rig. If you use effects pedals with your electric guitar, there are models that work just like one of these. Instead of altering the guitar's tone when you activate them, they serve as a digital tuner. Many also allow you to tune silently, which is a great option, particularly if you are playing live. Play an open string, and the tuner will light up to indicate when the pitch is correct. Many multi-effects units include built-in tuners. Snap on a headstock tuner. These clamp directly to your guitar's headstock, and you can leave them in place while you play. Instead of picking up the tones with a microphone, they detect the notes by the vibrations running through the guitar's wood. Play each string you want to tune, and the tuner will alert you when the note is correct. Open a browser and use an online tuner. If you're sitting near a computer, you can easily find a guitar tuner online by searching for one. Most tuner sites allow you to select the string you want to tune, listen to a tone of the correct pitch, and adjust the string as needed until it sounds the same. This method does not use a microphone. You'll just have to rely on your ear to make sure the notes played on the web browser match the open guitar strings, adjusting as needed. If you can't access an online tuner, you can also strike a set of tuning forks or blow a slide whistle. Adjust each guitar string until it matches to pitch of the corresponding tuning fork or note on a slide whistle. Practice listening to two notes at the same pitch. Unlike a piano or many other instruments which can play each pitch only one way, a guitar can play multiple notes of the same pitch. This means that you can tune a guitar by matching these notes together. Practice playing and listening to two notes of the same pitch together, like the fifth fret on the fourth string and the open third string. When the notes are tuned correctly, they will sound identical. If the notes are not tuned to the exact same pitch, you will hear a wavering sound called “beating.” To tune, adjust one of the strings up or down until this beating slows and then disappears. Tune the sixth through third strings. Start by assuming that your sixth string (the low E) is in tune. Play the note at the fifth fret on the sixth string, and the fifth string open. Listen to see if the notes sound the same. If not, adjust the fifth string until it matches the note played at the fifth fret on the sixth string. Repeat this pattern by playing the fifth string at the fifth fret with the open fourth string, then the fourth string at the fifth fret with the open third string. Adjust the strings as necessary. Strings 6-3 will then be tuned to each other. Finish by tuning the second and first strings. The pattern varies when tuning the second string. Play the third string at the fourth fret and the open second string. Adjust the second string as necessary until the note is correct. Then play the second string at the fifth fret together with the first string and tune in the same way. Memorize the pattern for checking tuning by identical pitches. Think of “55545” as an easy way to remember the notes you should fret and pair with the next string (open) in order to tune your guitar. Once you learn how to tune in this way, you can start with either the low E string and go up, or the high E string and go down. Practice playing harmonics. The same pitches can be produced by harmonics on different strings, allowing you to tune the guitar to itself. The benefit of this technique is that the harmonics will ring out by themselves once you play them. Your playing hand will be free to adjust strings as necessary while still hearing the tone. Guitar harmonics are high-pitched notes produced by lightly touching strings (not depressing them to the fret) at various places. Tuning by harmonics is also a relatively quiet method. Tune the sixth through third strings with harmonics. Assume that the sixth string is in tune. Play the harmonic on the sixth string above the fifth fret and another harmonic on the fifth string above the seventh fret. Listen to see if the pitches are the same. Adjust the fifth string if they are not. Repeat this pattern by playing a harmonic on the fifth string above the fifth fret together with one on the fourth string above the seventh fret. Then play a harmonic on the fourth string above the fifth fret, and another on the third string at the seventh fret. Adjust the fourth and third strings if needed. Play a harmonic on the sixth string above the seventh fret. Then play the second string open. The pitches should be the same if the guitar is tuned. If they are not the same, then adjust the second string up or down until they match. Tune the first string with harmonics. Play the harmonic on the second string above the fifth fret, and another on the first string at the seventh fret. Adjust the first string if necessary until the pitches are the same. Alternatively, you can play a harmonic on the fifth string at the seventh fret (or on the sixth string above the fifth fret), and the first string open. Choose whichever method is most comfortable to you. Remember standard tuning with a silly acronym. In standard guitar tuning, the strings are tuned EADGBE. Each letter corresponds to a string, from the low sixth to the high first. It's easy to remember this order with a fun acronym, like: Every Angry Dog Gets Bit Eventually Evenings After Dinner Gertrude Baked Eggplant Adjust the pitch of strings by turning the tuning pegs. Follow each string to its corresponding tuning peg. In most cases, turning the pegs counterclockwise will raise the pitch of the string. Do this if it is lower than the desired note (flat). Turn a peg clockwise to lower a string if the pitch is too high (sharp). You only need to turn the tuning pegs a little at a time. This will make it easier to find the precise pitches you need. Double-check your guitar after tuning all the strings. Once you've tuned your guitar by any method, play some notes and chords to make sure everything sounds right. Sometimes notes are off because the guitar moved slightly as pressure changed from adjusting strings, or simply because a tuner or your ear wasn't 100% accurate. If this is the case, just check the strings again and readjust any that are off. Get your guitar to concert pitch if you are playing with other people. Tuning a guitar to itself is just fine for solo play and practice. Though the notes relative to each other will sound in tune, it means the whole guitar might be a little sharp or flat relative to other instruments. To be in tune with other people, you'll want to be in “concert pitch,” or tuned to the precise notes EADGBE. Use a digital tuner, tuning forks, or a slide whistle to find the precise pitches you need.	Use a digital tuner for a quick and easy option. Try a tuner app for convenience. Add a tuner to your stomp box rig. Snap on a headstock tuner. Open a browser and use an online tuner. Practice listening to two notes at the same pitch. Tune the sixth through third strings. Finish by tuning the second and first strings. Memorize the pattern for checking tuning by identical pitches. Practice playing harmonics. Tune the sixth through third strings with harmonics. Play a harmonic on the sixth string above the seventh fret. Tune the first string with harmonics. Remember standard tuning with a silly acronym. Adjust the pitch of strings by turning the tuning pegs. Double-check your guitar after tuning all the strings. Get your guitar to concert pitch if you are playing with other people.
https://www.wikihow.com/Shut-Off-a-Jammed-Horn	How to Shut Off a Jammed Horn	To shut off a jammed horn, first try pushing the horn and twisting the steering wheel a few times. If that doesn't work, disconnect the car battery to silence the horn. Should the problem recur when you reconnect the battery, disconnect the fuse connected to the horn and remove the horn relay. The fuse box is usually located under the driver's side dash, in the driver's side door jamb, or in the glovebox. The horn relay is usually a cube with a diagram on the side, plugged into a slot in the under-hood fuse box. If your car doesn't have a horn relay or the horn's fuse is on the same circuit as other important car components, disconnect the horn itself. It is typically shaped like a loudspeaker or doughnut, and located under the hood behind the front grill or attached to the firewall behind the engine.	Push the horn several times. Pushing on your steering wheel a few times may dislodge a stuck switch in the horn's assembly. You can also try twisting your steering wheel back and forth a few times. Disconnect the car battery. This will silence the horn, and if you're lucky it may reset the horn and solve the problem (although there may be an underlying issues that causes it to recur). It's also a good idea to disconnect the battery before trying the steps below, to reduce the danger of electric shock or short circuits. Follow these steps to disconnect the battery safely: Turn off the engine. (Leave it off for the steps below as well.) Wear insulated gloves and safety goggles. Remove all metal jewelry. Find a socket wrench that fits the terminal (typically ⅜ inches). Disconnect the negative terminal first. This typically has a - symbol and is connected to a black wire. Use caution to avoid creating a short with the wrench or wire. Disconnect the positive terminal. Disconnect the fuse connected to the horn. Check your car's manual to find out where the fuse box is located. The fuse box cover or the manual should have a diagram that tells you which fuse is part of the horn's wiring. Turn off the ignition, then pry the fuse out by hand or with fuse pullers. If you do not have your car manual, search online for your make and model, followed by "manual" or "fuse diagram." The fuse box is usually located under the driver's side dash, in the driver's side doorjamb, or in the glovebox. Many cars have a second fuse box in the engine compartment. Some models, especially older ones, run several electrical components on the same fuse as the horn. Inspect the fuse diagram so you know what else will be affected. Remove the horn relay. Most cars have a horn relay, which feeds extra current into your horn. This is usually a cube with a diagram on the side, plugged into a slot in the under-hood fuse box. An inoperative relay typically stops your horn from working, but it is possible for it to jam the horn in an on position. Even if the relay is not the problem, removing it should disable the horn. Refer to the wiring schematic on the fuse box lid or in your owner's manual to identify the correct relay. If your horn sounds different than usual or you do not hear the usual clicking sound when you press it, the relay is likely shorted. Replace it and try to discover the cause of the short, such as a damaged wire or water in the fuse box. Disconnect the horn itself. If your car has no relay and the horn's fuse is on the same circuit as other important components, remove the horn itself. This is located under the hood, usually behind the front grille or attached to the firewall behind the engine. The horn is typically shaped like a loudspeaker or a toroid (doughnut). Disconnect the wires leading to the horn. Cover the exposed wires with electrical connectors or electrical tape to prevent a short if you plan on driving the car to an auto repair shop. Many cars have two horns, but these are usually attached to the same unit. Refer to your owner's manual wiring schematic if you are having trouble locating the horns. The battery must be disconnected while removing this part. Remove all jewelry and dangling clothing before reaching below the hood. Look for moisture that could be causing a fault. This may happen after a severe rainstorm, or if your car has been power washed under the hood by yourself or your dealer. If you see any moisture in the fuse box, disconnect the battery and leave the car to dry out. Severe water buildup or corrosion may require a mechanic to repair. Install an auxiliary horn button. If the switch inside your steering column is jammed, one solution is to install an auxiliary horn that bypasses this switch, available from any auto parts store. Check your owner's manual to make sure you wire it to the 12v line that powers your horn. This is best used as a temporary fix until you can get the faulty part replaced. Have an experienced mechanic remove the airbag. The remaining solutions involve the steering column, which also contains an airbag in most cars. If you do not properly deactivate and remove the airbag, it may deploy with extreme force. Some cars have a backup battery for the airbag which may allow it to deploy even when the main battery is disconnected. Do not to try this yourself unless you are confident you have the expertise to disable it safely, and you have an owner's manual to guide you. Always disconnect the battery first and wait at least thirty minutes for the power to drain from the airbag system. Dry out water in the steering column. If there is any corrosion or moisture inside the steering column, water could be shorting your system and causing the stuck horn. Try drying it with an air compressor, and spraying damp parts with an electrical cleaner. Reassemble the steering column once it is dry, and the horn may work again. Replace the switch or clock spring. If the electrical parts are all functional, the horn switch under the steering wheel may be jammed. Another possibility is a broken clock spring: the coil that winds and unwinds as you turn the wheel to maintain the electrical connection. The clock spring is especially likely to be the problem if your airbag warning light is on, or if you have noticed other issues with electrical components on your steering column. You may wish to have a mechanic install the clock spring.	Push the horn several times. Disconnect the car battery. Disconnect the fuse connected to the horn. Remove the horn relay. Disconnect the horn itself. Look for moisture that could be causing a fault. Install an auxiliary horn button. Have an experienced mechanic remove the airbag. Dry out water in the steering column. Replace the switch or clock spring.
https://www.wikihow.com/Mix-Paint-Colors-to-Make-Brown	How to Mix Paint Colors to Make Brown	If you want to mix paint colors to make brown, mix all of the primary colors together, which are blue, yellow, and red. You can also mix 2 complementary colors together to make brown, like blue and orange, red and green, or yellow and purple. If you want your brown paint to be lighter, mix it with a little bit of white. If you want it to be darker, mix it with some black paint. To change the hue of your brown paint, add red to make it warmer, or purple and green to make it cooler.	Examine a color wheel. A color wheel is a disk divided into colored sections in the order of the rainbow. It contains primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Primary colors include red, blue, and yellow, while secondary colors are orange, green, and purple. The tertiary colors are those found between the primary and secondary on the color wheel. Mix the primary colors together. The first and most basic way to create brown is to mix all the primary colors together. That means you use a palette knife to blend blue, yellow, and red together until you reach the muddy color you desire. You don't need to use equal amounts of each; add differing amounts of each color to slightly change the hue of your brown paint. Mix complimentary colors together. When you look at the color wheel, the complimentary colors are the ones directly opposite one another on the wheel. The complementary colors are blue and orange, red and green, and yellow and purple. Mixing any of these pairs will create shades of brown that differ slightly from one another. Change the lightness or darkness of your brown paint. Add black or white to lighten or darken the paint. You can choose to add more of the darkest color you used to create the brown, but this will also slightly change the hue as well as darken it. If you want a very light brown, it will be easiest to take a lot of light paint and a small amount of the brown you have mixed. Adding dark to light is easier than adding light to dark. Increase or decrease the saturation. To make your brown brighter, add more of the colors you originally mixed to create it. Making it more dull can be accomplished by adding a medium gray paint to the mixture. Change the hue. If you created your shade of brown by mixing blue and orange, you can change the hue slightly by adding other colors. For example, to create a warmer brown, add red to the mixture. To create a dark, murky brown you could add purple or green. Keep in mind that the complementary pairs of color you start with can be altered by adding as many other colors as you would like. Add tertiary colors for a more subtle color change. Obtain a Pantone Formula Guide. While primarily used in the printing industry, Pantone provides a precise color reference to help you find exactly the brown you are looking for. You can purchase one new or used online. It's important to be aware, though, that Pantone defines its colors in the CMYK color space, not RGY. CMYK is the acronym for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. White is not included, as that is generally the color of the paper that is being printed on, so you will have to do some interpretation. Find the brown that you want. There are a large number of cards to flip through, so be patient. You can also take advantage of Photoshop or other graphics applications, which often include Pantone colors in various formats. Look for the exact percentages of magenta, yellow, cyan and black needed for that color, and mix accordingly. Note that in this example, the percentages are C:33%, M:51%, and Y:50% Note that magenta, yellow, and cyan are more accurate primary colors, but they are not the standard for mixing paints at this time. For more information, see this article. Mix your colors. Using the proportions provided on the Pantone guide, mix your your paints to create an exact shade of brown. Although this Pantone guide is typically used for mixing ink for prints, you can use magenta, cyan, black, and yellow paint to create the perfect hue of brown.	Examine a color wheel. Mix the primary colors together. Mix complimentary colors together. Change the lightness or darkness of your brown paint. Increase or decrease the saturation. Change the hue. Obtain a Pantone Formula Guide. Find the brown that you want. Mix your colors.
https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Scrap-Metal-Business	How to Start a Scrap Metal Business	To start a scrap metal business, start by learning how to identify and sort different metals. Additionally, study how to disassemble objects for scrap, like how to strip wire or break down larger items to get to their component parts. You'll also need to regularly check metal prices so you know what to charge and pay for scrap. When you're ready to set up your business, rent or buy a vehicle large enough to haul the types of scrap metal you'll be working with. Then, have an area to sort, disassemble, and store your scrap metal.	Be able to identify and sort different metals. Buyers will be purchasing specific metals by the pound. You will need to accurately identify your scrap for sale. To do this, first use a magnet to check the metal's ferromagnetism (whether or not the magnet sticks). Weigh this information with the metal's appearance, weight, and item of origin. There are five major metals that will likely make up the bulk of your scrap. Iron and its alloy steel have many uses and are probably the most common metal you'll be scrapping. Iron is ferromagnetic, strong, and lighter than most other metals except for aluminum. While normally different shades of gray, it rusts into a reddish brown. Aluminum is non-ferromagnetic and very light. Like iron, it is ubiquitous. Pure copper is slightly pink, while lower grades are a reddish brown. It tarnishes into a jade green color. Copper is non-ferromagnetic and slightly heavier than iron. You'll find copper in wiring and quality cookware. Bronze is an alloy of copper but is worth significantly less. It is a much lighter, almost gold color. It is commonly found in instruments, decorations, and pipe valves. Lead is extremely soft and heavy. It is typically used to make bullets and as radiation shielding. Keep in mind that lead is extremely toxic, so use protection when handling anything you suspect to contain it. Keep in mind that within these basic categories there are also many different grades with their own properties. For example, most stainless steel is non-ferromagnetic. Additionally, you will probably come across rarer valuable metals if you scrap electronics. Study these before starting your business. Learn how to disassemble objects for scrap. In order to sort your scrap, you will likely need to break down larger items into smaller component parts. Some objects can be taken apart easily with simple tools, while others will require a blow torch or a metal saw. The item type will determine exactly what steps you will need to take. Look up information online before scrapping something you haven't worked with before. While many buyers will purchase wiring as-is, some scrappers choose to strip it themselves to get the full copper value. Figure out if the difference in price is more than the cost of your time and labor. Stripping wire may be worthwhile when you're first starting your business, but less important later on. Keep track of metal prices. Check metal prices regularly to be aware of what to charge and what to pay for scrap. To do this, simply use the Internet to search for "commodity trading prices." Be sure to ask local contacts in case your area sells at a different rate. It may be a good idea to offer a fixed rate when buying scrap while asking buyers for close to the market rate when selling. Purchase or rent a vehicle for your business. Pick a truck or van that is large enough to transport large amounts of scrap metal. If your business focuses on scrapping smaller high tech items, you may be able to use a personal sedan instead. Protect the inside of your vehicle from possible damage or staining. If renting, make sure the rental company allows for commercial use of the vehicle. Cut down operating costs by choosing a vehicle with good fuel efficiency. Set up an area for your scrap. You will need a place to sort, disassemble, and store your scrap metal. Depending on how much and what type of items you plan to collect, this could be as small as a storage unit or trailer. If you want a large yard, you'll have to lease or purchase an open space. Either space must be secure to prevent theft and possible liability in the event of an injured trespasser. Invest in protective gear. Dealing with scrap metal can be dangerous and may subject you to cuts, tetanus, blunt trauma from falling objects, and even possible radioactive or otherwise hazardous waste. Hardhats should be worn when hauling bulky items or when near stacked metal. Wear thick spill-resistant gloves and boots when working with scrap. Respirators are necessary if hazardous particulates, such as asbestos, may be present. Wear welding goggles when cutting metal. Get insurance coverage for your vehicle and property. If you have a site that is open to the public, you'll need to cover liability issues. At the minimum, have customers sign liability waivers before entering the site. Having insurance will also help you to recoup costs in the event of theft or a natural disaster. Keep accurate records of all business expenses and income. While different countries and locales have varying tax laws, the need for accurate records is universal. If you live in the US, you will need to file an IRS 1099 Form each year as part of your tax return. Report all sales made. Be sure to claim deductible business expenses to reduce your tax burden. Use the Internal Revenue Service's Cash Intensive Businesses Audit Techniques Guide as a reference. This document is available for free on their official website. Talk to your county or town about necessary licenses and permits. Many local municipalities require that scrap metal businesses obtain appropriate licenses or permits. If you run a scrap yard or other area that is open to the public, you may have to deal with zoning issues like traffic, parking, and safety. Because of this, you may need to demonstrate your safety practices, show proof of insurance, pay a fee and/or indicate your knowledge of local laws. Speak to an attorney. Consult an expert on scrapping or similar businesses to make sure you have everything covered. Ask about any tax, licensing, or occupational safety issues you may need to address. If you live in the United States and have at least one employee, your business must be compliant with standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Read the requirements on OSHA's website before hiring to make sure you offer a safe work environment. Hire an employee or find a business partner. Even if you're strong and in great shape, most scrap hauling is at least a two person job. Figure out a fair salary for an employee or share in the profits with a partner. If your business focuses only on more manageable items, such as wires and electronics, you can start out on your own. Start making arrangements to collect scrap. Major sources include businesses that use and discard metal and homeowners throwing away bulky items like refrigerators and air conditioners. You may even choose to buy used cars at scrap prices. The business transaction that comes from obtaining your scrap will vary. Many commercial sources will require payment from you. However, if you advertise as a junk-disposal business to consumers, you can often obtain scrap for free or even charge for your service. Advertise your new business. Take out ads in your local newspaper, post your business on online forums, and flyer door to door. Let your neighbors know that you are starting a scrap metal business and ask them to send any discarded metal your way. Find buyers for your scrap metal. A larger local scrap yard or recycling center are some options. You can also advertise scrap metal that you have for sale. If you decide to start a scrap yard, it can be open to the public at certain times for customers to browse and buy. Work out a schedule. Optimize the efficiency of your business by organizing your time. Set aside different day(s) to obtain scrap, sort and dismantle metal, and delivering it to buyers. Keep at it to make sure your operation runs smoothly. If you neglect any of these three tasks, the work can build up and make doing the other two impossible.	Be able to identify and sort different metals. Learn how to disassemble objects for scrap. Keep track of metal prices. Purchase or rent a vehicle for your business. Set up an area for your scrap. Invest in protective gear. Get insurance coverage for your vehicle and property. Keep accurate records of all business expenses and income. Talk to your county or town about necessary licenses and permits. Speak to an attorney. Hire an employee or find a business partner. Start making arrangements to collect scrap. Advertise your new business. Find buyers for your scrap metal. Work out a schedule.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Train-Your-Dog-to-Roll-Over	How to Train Your Dog to Roll Over	To train your dog to roll over, give the command to "lie down" and hold a treat near the dog's face. Next, rotate the treat up and around your dog's head so that its nose follows the treat and say "roll over" in a clear and friendly voice. You can use your free hand to gently roll your dog over at first to provide a little guidance. Reward your dog with a treat when it moves in the right direction to encourage and reinforce the behavior!	Make sure your dog knows how to lie down. This is an essential first step for completing the roll over trick, since the dog has to be lying down to perform it. If your dog doesn't respond to the "lie down" command, train him to do that first. You can also start by letting your dog lie on his side. This may help him initially learn to roll over. on hand. Have some treats Give your dog treats that he does not normally get, like lean lunch meat (roast beef, ham, or turkey), cheese, store-bought dog treats, chicken, or another food your dog loves. Break the treats into small bites to make them last through the training session and keep your dog from filling up too fast. Keeping your dog hungry for treats will keep him motivated to learn to roll over. Avoid any high salt or fatty foods. If you'd rather not feed your dog treats, you can use verbal phrase. However, a more precise way to train is with a clicker and treats. You will need to train the clicker first. The clicker is useful because you can click at the exact second the dog modifies behavior. This is more precise than verbal praise or just giving treats. The dog associates the noise with a treat (which you will give to him/her a few seconds later). Clicker train your dog first and once your dog associates the noise as a reward, you can can start training your dog to roll over. Never use punishment as a way to train your dog. Dogs do not understand negative reinforcement and they won't learn new tricks as a result of it. In fact, negative tones or forcing your dog to perform tricks may cause your dog to associate the trick with feeling fear. Move to a good training room. When you're training your dog, it's good to start in a room that's comfortable and free of most distractions. Choose a room with plenty of floor space, since the dog will be moving around quite a bit. Once your dog learns how to do the trick in the comfort of his home, he'll be able to do it outdoors or in public. Let other people in the house know what you're doing, so they won't distract the dog during the training session. Give your dog the command to "lie down. " Your dog should start the "roll over" trick in a lying down position, resting on his stomach with his paws in front of him and his head lifted. From this position, he'll be able to roll over easily and without hurting himself. Hold a treat near the dog's face. Crouch down and hold a treat where the dog can see and smell it, close to his face. Close your fingers around the treat to make sure he can't snatch it from your hand before the trick is completed. If your dog tends to snatch treats quickly, make sure to watch your fingers so you don't get bit. Move the treat and say "roll over". Rotate the treat up and around your dog's head so that his nose follows the treat. Where the nose goes, the head and body will usually follow. If you lead your dog's nose with the treat along a path that will cause your dog to roll over as he follows it, your dog will roll over. Say "roll over" in a clear and friendly voice while you move the treat around the side of his head. The key is to get your dog to associate the spoken command with the physical move of rolling over. If you prefer, you can use a hand signal by making a rolling motion with your hand. Or you can give a verbal and physical signal simultaneously. Help your dog and keep practicing. Use your free hand to gently help your dog roll over if he's not quite getting the move on his own. Practice the trick repeatedly because this can be a tricky move for a dog to make. As you practice, reward your dog with a treat as he makes moves in the right direction. This will encourage him to keep trying. Your dog might get frustrated if you wait to reward him until he rolls over completely. Don't forget to praise your dog in a kind, excited voice. Dogs respond positively to an encouraging “good boy or good girl.” Know when to reward your dog. At first, reward your dog with a treat and praise every time he successfully rolls over. The repeated rewards will reinforce this new behavior. Once he knows what you expect, you can give treats less frequently. Reward your dog immediately, within seconds of the correct action. This will help your dog know what he is doing right so that he can repeat it. Keep practicing until he can do the trick without help. After the first few successes, the dog should be able to roll over without your help. You should no longer have to move the treat over his head or physically roll his body over. Stand up and tell him to roll over; when he does so on his own, reward him with a treat and a pat on the head. Practice until the dog can roll over without needing a treat. Once your dog knows what you expect when you say “roll over,” change the way you treat your dog. Don't offer a treat every time. Slowly stretch out the time between treats and gradually give random or less appealing treats. This will keep your dog from expecting a treat every single time he rolls over. Keeping it unpredictable will also keep your dog interested in performing the trick. Continue rewarding with verbal praise (like "good boy") and affectionate petting. Save the special treats for the next trick you want to teach your dog and instead, give him less desirable treats, like store-bought treats or pieces of dog food. Practice in new locations with distractions. At this point, you may want to introduce a new practice location. This will continue to challenge your dog and prevent him from only associating the new trick with the training room. Start practicing outside, first with a treat, then without. A dog park is a great place to practice, with lots of distractions. Your dog may be challenged by the new distractions. Be patient with him and reintroduce treats until he consistently rolls over in new locations. Move on to practicing around other people. Practicing in front of other people will let him get used to performing. The extra praise he'll get from other people will also encourage him to roll over. Try letting other people give him the "roll over" command. When your dog truly has the trick down pat, he might roll over when someone else gives him the command.	Make sure your dog knows how to lie down. on hand. Move to a good training room. Give your dog the command to "lie down. Hold a treat near the dog's face. Move the treat and say "roll over". Help your dog and keep practicing. Know when to reward your dog. Keep practicing until he can do the trick without help. Practice until the dog can roll over without needing a treat. Practice in new locations with distractions. Move on to practicing around other people.
https://www.wikihow.com/Freeze-Raspberries	How to Freeze Raspberries	Before you freeze your raspberries, get rid of any overripe, dark-colored raspberries and put the remaining berries in a colander. Then, rinse the berries by dipping the colander into a bowl filled with cold water and swishing them around. Next, spread your berries out on a paper towel to allow them to dry. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with wax paper and place in the freezer for at least one day, until completely frozen solid. Finally, remove from the baking sheet and store in a freezer bag.	Know the peak season. During peak season, foods are usually the freshest, taste the best, and are least expensive. Peak season for raspberries is usually May through September. Look at the berries' color. Ripe raspberries should be bright red and evenly colored. Dark colored berries may be overripe and won't taste the best. Dark sections on the berries are probably just bruises, which are harmless. Feel the fruit. Although raspberries are very fragile, they should still be firm to the touch. Gently press on the berries. If they give very easily or are too mushy, they're probably overripe. Avoid overly damp or moist containers. This can be a sign of overly ripe fruit and is a good environment for mold to grow in. Check the container for mold. If you see any white or green fuzz on the berries, avoid buying the container. If you've already taken a container home and find mold, be sure to get rid of any berries with mold on them to stop it from spreading. Also get rid of any overly mushy berries, as these are a breeding ground for mold. Rinse the raspberries in cold water. Don't rinse the berries directly under running water- they are fragile and can break apart. Instead, place them in a colander. Then dip the colander in a bowl filled with cold water and swish the berries around. Allow the berries to dry. The fastest way to do this is by spreading them out on a paper towel. Place a sheet of wax paper across a baking tray. Place the raspberries across the baking tray in a single layer. Don't allow the berries to touch. They will freeze together and you'll destroy them trying to get them apart. Place the tray in the freezer. Leave the berries in the freezer for one day. You want to make sure the berries are frozen solid before removing them from the freezer. But leaving them in uncovered for more than a few days will lead to freezer burn, so make sure you don't leave them in much more than a day. Remove the frozen raspberries from the freezer the next day. Take them off the sheet and place them in either a freezer bag or a freezer container. Then place them back in the freezer. Add sugar if you want. As a tasty alternative, you can sweeten the raspberries by adding sugar when you freeze them. Place a small amount of frozen raspberries in the bag. Then sprinkle sugar on top of the berries. Repeat this layering process until the bag is full. Let the fruit defrost for about 15 minutes. This will allow the berries to absorb the sugar. Then seal the container and place it in the freezer. Remove the raspberries as needed. They can stay for up to a year in the freezer. The berries can be eaten while still frozen, or allowed to defrost. Finished.	Know the peak season. Look at the berries' color. Feel the fruit. Avoid overly damp or moist containers. Check the container for mold. Rinse the raspberries in cold water. Allow the berries to dry. Place a sheet of wax paper across a baking tray. Place the raspberries across the baking tray in a single layer. Place the tray in the freezer. Leave the berries in the freezer for one day. Remove the frozen raspberries from the freezer the next day. Add sugar if you want. Remove the raspberries as needed. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Miniature-Furniture	How to Make Miniature Furniture	To make a miniature lamp, start by painting a wooden bead in the color of your choice. Then, cut a cotton swab to your desired length, and use a pin to poke a hole in the center of a foam marshmallow. Once you've prepared the marshmallow, stick one end of the swab into the hole and the other end into the wooden bead. Finish the lamp by cutting a piece of cardstock for the lampshade, and gluing it in place so it covers the foam. If you want to add a miniature bed, cut out a bed frame from cardboard using an online pattern, and glue it together. Next, wrap some foam around a piece of cardboard to make a mattress, and place it inside the frame. Finally, paint your bed.	Gather supplies. Whether you purchase your supplies at a dollar store or at your local craft store, you will need foam marshmallow, cardstock, a cotton swab, a wooden bead, glue and paint. Create a lampshade using foam marshmallow, use the wooden bead to create a detailed lamp base, cover the lampshade with the cardstock, and use the cotton swab as your lamp post. Foam marshmallow is a small piece of foam that looks exactly like marshmallow. Cardstock is similar to scrapbook paper but thicker. Choose your prefered colours as craft stores often carry a wide variety. Avoid using super glue on foam as it is strong enough to disintegrate it. Paint the wooden bead. Choose a colour that fits the scheme of your furniture set. It will save you money if you are able to use your paint on multiple pieces of furniture. Use a fine tipped paint brush which can be purchased at your local crafts or art supply store. Choose your height. Using a pin or razor, poke a hole in the foam marshmallow at its center. Cut the cotton tips off of the cotton swab and use the remaining wood shaft as your lamp post by inserting it into the hole at the center of the foam marshmallow. Place the other end of the lamp post into the wooden bead and adjust to your prefered height. Use sharp scissors to cut the cotton swab as dull scissors may cause it to splinter. Cut in small increments to ensure that you don't make your lamp too short. Create the lamp shade. Place the cardstock around the foam marshmallow to measure the height and width of your lampshade. Be sure to add some extra leeway on the height so you can fully cover the foam. Once satisfied with your measurement, cut the cardstock and glue it onto the foam marshmallow for your lampshade. Add a drop of glue into the opening of the bead and stick the cotton swab in to complete the lamp. Center foam before gluing the cardstock. Make sure that there is a small space at the bottom and top of your lamp shade. Allow each piece to dry completely. Gather your supplies. You will need to obtain a fast food dipping sauce container that is approximately 2.25 × 1.25 × 1 in (5.7 × 3.2 × 2.5 cm) high. You will also need fun foam 3 in × 2 in (7.6 cm × 5.1 cm), white card stock paper 10 in × ⁄ 16 in (25.40 cm × 0.48 cm), acrylic paint, glue, matte sealer, scissors, and a pencil. The fun foam can be any colour as you will be painting it. The paper needs to be card stock as regular paper will ripple when painted. Choose your prefered colour of acrylic paint and a matte sealer as glossy will provide too much shine. Ready your container and lid. Wash the container and dry it completely. Smoothen the lip by trimming any extra plastic. Turn the container upside down and use a pencil to trace the face of the container onto the Fun Foam in order to make the lid. Cut out the lid being mindful not to create any jagged edges. Glue the container's top to the fun foam. Make sure the glue has completely dried before you trim the edges. Cut the edges to ensure the top is smooth and to avoid any ripples. Attach the lid lip. Starting at the short end of the container, wrap the strip of cardstock around the edge and create the lip for the top of the container. Slightly overlap the beginning and end of the cardstock as you continue around the entire edge of the container. Use tweezers or forceps to set the cardstock in place and glue where necessary. Let the glue dry and be mindful to only use a little bit of glue as any excess will create visible drops or marks. Trim any excess cardstock to create a smooth even line all the way around the container. Paint and seal. Choose your colour and paint several coats on both the tote and the lid. Dry before applying each coat and aim for at least 3 coats of paint. Once your final coat has dried, apply sealer it give it a plastic finish. Use a fine tipped paint brush or cut an angled piece of foam to apply the paint and sealer. You may also add a label or graphic design to your tote. Gather your supplies. You will need cardboard, glue, acrylic paint, and foam to use as stuffing for the bedding and mattress. You may find these items at a dollar store or your local arts and craft store. There are many types of foam but you want to go with something that isn't very rigid as you may not be able to stuff it into the bedding and mattress. Polyurethane foam is low quality and, as such, the cheapest choice; however, it is used for regular bedding and packing filler, and will be easy to place inside your bedding and mattress. You do not want to spend a lot on your foam because it will be covered and you will only be using a small amount. Cut out and assemble a bed frame. Find a bed frame pattern online and measure to your preference. Your headboard and footboard should roughly be the same size or the headboard may be slightly larger. Once you're satisfied with the size, cut these two pieces from your cardboard. Measure and cut the base of the bed. This will be slightly larger than your mattress. The base of the bed will be comprised of 2 side pieces that will be long and skinny rectangles. These will connect to both the headboard and footboard to create your bed frame. You should have 5 total pieces made from your cardboard: headboard, footboard, base, and 2 side pieces. Glue all 5 pieces together to create the bed frame by gluing the headboard and footboard with the base and adding the side boards at the end. The side boards will be placed along the exposed edges of the bed. Build the mattress. Cut and stuck some cardboard so that they fit snuggly in the bed frame without obstructing your headboard or warping the frame. Glue the pieces together and use wrapping foam around the cardboard once dry. Stitch the foam around the cardboard. Paint the bed frame. Paint your bed frame with acrylic paint. Use a fine tipped brush that may be purchased at a dollar store or an arts and craft store. You may need up to 3 coats to depending on how dark and rich you want your color to be. You may add a design or stickers once the paint has dried. Once painted, place the mattress into the bed frame and glue it into place. Make a blanket and pillows. Hold a piece of foam against the mattress to measure the width of your blanket so that the edges come slightly past the bed. Cut 2 rectangle pieces of foam for your pillows. You may cut them to your prefered size or cut extras for throw pillows. Stitch up a blanket cover and pillow cases. Cut cloth for your pillows and blanket making sure that you leave enough excess fabric that it covers the foam and can be stitched closed. It is easiest to cut two pieces of fabric to cover each pillow and your blanket. Leave the detailed fabric, or part of the fabric with a design, facing inside as you stitch the pieces together. Leave a small opening before closing and turn the fabric right side out. Cover the foam and stitch the cover closed by folding the opening in and stitching the side. You may also add embroidery or design if you have the time.	Gather supplies. Paint the wooden bead. Choose your height. Create the lamp shade. Gather your supplies. Ready your container and lid. Attach the lid lip. Paint and seal. Gather your supplies. Cut out and assemble a bed frame. Build the mattress. Paint the bed frame. Make a blanket and pillows. Stitch up a blanket cover and pillow cases.
https://www.wikihow.com/Survive-a-Blizzard	How to Survive a Blizzard	To survive a blizzard, first make sure you have a heat source in your home, such as a generator or fireplace with enough fuel or firewood to last a few days. Next, stock up on supplies such as non-perishable foods, water, a first aid kit, and warm blankets. In case the power goes out, make sure you have access to a battery-powered radio and at least one flashlight per person. Finally, avoid driving in a blizzard, but make sure your car's oil, tires, and battery are maintained just in case.	Have a heat source ready. If your home has a fireplace, make sure you know how to use it safely. When a winter storm warning is issued, bring enough firewood inside to last for a few days. If you have a generator, be sure to have enough fuel to keep it running for a few days. Keep the generator completely outdoors, not in a garage. Running a generator indoors can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and death. Make sure to have supplies. Fill up water bottles and jugs when a storm warning is issued. Have a well-stocked cupboard of non-perishable foods that do not require preparation. Keep a first aid kit and a week's supply of necessary medications. Be prepared in case of fire. Downed power lines and your emergency heat source both raise the risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher in your home. Make sure your home's smoke detectors are working. Have other emergency items on hand. Keep a battery-powered radio in your home, as well as at least one flashlight per person. Make sure to have multiple extra batteries for each. Have enough warm blankets, sleeping bags, and clean clothes for everyone in your household. Check your car's battery. Cold weather can reduce your battery's power. If you are stuck in your car during a blizzard, it is vital that your battery is strong enough to start your engine in order to keep you warm. Look for any signs of corrosion or wear of your battery's cables, tray, and hold-down brackets. If your car's battery is four years old or older, it may be time to replace it. Make sure to do this early on in the season, not right before a blizzard hits. Winterize your car. Make sure your car is well-prepared for cold weather. Check your tire's treads. If they're worn down, consider replacing them. If winter storms are frequent in your area, you may also want to invest in snow tires. You will need much more grip when driving on ice. Change your oil and replace it with a less viscous oil meant for cold weather. Cold weather will slow oil's ability to flow. Make sure your cooling system is well-prepared. If necessary, flush your system and refill it with a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and distilled water. Even in freezing temperatures, your engine can overheat enough to suffer significant damage. Put together a survival kit for your car. If you can, keep this kit in your car's backseat rather than your trunk. You want the kit to be as easily accessible as possible in case of emergency. The components of the kit are: Insulation to keep yourself warm: blankets or a sleeping bag, a change of clothes, and a set of warm outer garments (a coat, mittens, ski cap, scarf, etc...). Fuel for your body: bottled water, non-perishable and high calorie foods such as meal replacement bars, and an emergency supply of necessary medications. Tools to keep your car running: booster cables, a tow rope, a tool kit, and a shovel. Methods of alerting rescuers: road flares, an extra charged phone battery, and a transistor radio with spare batteries. Other survival gear: a knife, a first-aid kit, a small can for melting snow for drinking water, water-proof matches, a flashlight, and a large sealable plastic bucket to use as a toilet. Avoid driving during a blizzard warning. Do your best to get home before the blizzard begins. No matter how well-prepared your car may be, you will be safer in a building. Road conditions can deteriorate swiftly, leading to unsafe driving conditions and crashes. Make sure your exhaust pipe is clear. Clear away any snow and ice that may accumulate around it. Do this immediately. A blocked exhaust pipe may cause carbon monoxide to build up in a sealed car, causing poisoning and death. Alert others to your presence. Turn on your hazard lights or set road flares. This will help rescuers find you and prevent other drivers from hitting your car. If your cell phone is working, call emergency services. Stay in your car. Other than to clear the exhaust or set flares, you should not leave your car. Your car will provide warmth and protection you will need to survive. An exception would be if you see a building nearby that you can safely get to. Attempt to seek shelter there instead. The low visibility of a blizzard means that you will be easily lost. Even if you don't go far, there is a good chance you will not be able to find your way back to your car. Do not take that risk. Keep active. Do small exercises, such as clapping your hands or wiggling in your seat. This will help keep your heart rate and circulation at a safe level. When stuck in a confined space like a car, you will be more prone to poor circulation. Poor circulation contributes to frostbite. Turn your engine on periodically. Start your engine once an hour to help stay warm. Run the heat for no more than 20 minutes at a time. Make sure to keep checking that your exhaust is clean. Stay hydrated and well-nourished. Drink from your bottled water regularly. Eat from your emergency supplies. This will help to prevent hypothermia. If you run out of water, do not eat snow. The cold will reduce your body temperature. Instead, melt snow using the can and matches from your emergency kit. Only drink once thoroughly melted. Seek dry shelter as soon as possible. This should be your top priority. Look for nearby buildings and cars. If none are available, look for any structure you can huddle under to protect from the wind and snow. Stay there until the storm passes or help arrives. Build a snow shelter if you can't find cover and are in an area unlikely to be found by rescuers, such as in the wilderness. If you're in a more populous area, a snow shelter is not advised, as it will make it much harder for rescuers to find you. Call for help. If you have a cell phone with you, try calling both your city's emergency number and any loved ones who may be able to help. If cell towers are down, turn your phone off to conserve power and try again later. Periodically shout for help in case someone is nearby who can assist you. Stay hydrated. Staying hydrated will help to prevent hypothermia. If you have a water bottle with you, drink from it. However, do not eat snow, as this will drop your body temperature, and snow often contains chemicals such as car exhaustion. Find a means of melting it first, and boil it if possible to make sure it is clean. Do minor, non-strenuous exercises. Clap your hands, wave your arms, kick your legs. This will keep your heart rate up and keep the blood circulating in your extremities. Good circulation will help to prevent frostbite. Change out of wet clothing. If you arrive home after being stuck outside, change out of your cold, wet clothes as soon as possible. Frostbite can happen quickly, and it's important to warm yourself up as soon as possible. Wear a full set of warm, comfortable clothing for the duration of the storm. Gather your family in one well-insulated spot. The room you pick should be one that contains your heat source and supplies. Try to choose one that has few windows or doors to help keep it insulated. Close off the rest of the house by shutting all windows and both internal and external doors. Cover windows with blankets and stuff towels under the doors. Stay aware. Periodically check the latest weather news for your area. This will help you determine how to stay safe and ration your supplies. If you have power and cable, watch the weather or local news station. Check online for immediate updates. If your power or Internet is out, listen to your radio for news. While you may be tempted to use your phone's Internet service, save the battery for emergency calls. Stay inside. Unless absolutely necessary, do not leave your home. Remember that there may be downed power lines nearby that you can't see in the low visibility of a blizzard. Only leave to start and maintain the generator, retrieve extra firewood, or if someone in your household has a medical emergency.	Have a heat source ready. Make sure to have supplies. Be prepared in case of fire. Have other emergency items on hand. Check your car's battery. Winterize your car. Put together a survival kit for your car. Avoid driving during a blizzard warning. Make sure your exhaust pipe is clear. Alert others to your presence. Stay in your car. Keep active. Turn your engine on periodically. Stay hydrated and well-nourished. Seek dry shelter as soon as possible. Call for help. Stay hydrated. Do minor, non-strenuous exercises. Change out of wet clothing. Gather your family in one well-insulated spot. Stay aware. Stay inside.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-an-Open-Person	How to Be an Open Person	Being an open person can make you happier, more charismatic, and more successful. To be more open in life, be as honest as possible with people about your opinions and feelings. If you're polite about it, you'll be able to strengthen your relationships without hurting anyone's feelings. Try to be as genuine as possible so people can see you for who you really are. Start by being open about small things, like if you dislike a movie other people like or have an unusual hobby. Then, build up to being open about more personal things like your political and spiritual views. Try to keep an open mind yourself when discussing personal issues, which will encourage others to be open about you. Avoid judging people when you don't like something about them, since they may have a backstory you don't know about.	Be honest. Some people are closed off through deception. They have a habit of lying to tell everyone around them what they think they want to hear. This closes them off completely, since nobody knows who they really are. To be open, do your best to be honest about yourself and your opinions. Speak your mind, but try not to do it in a hurtful way. Being negative can also make you seem less open. For example, if you dislike a band, you might say "They're not my thing" instead of "They're horrible." Remember that sometimes it's appropriate to be tactful , especially when it comes to people you're close to but not by choice, such as family and coworkers. Keep your feelings about controversial topics vague if you're among people who may think them offensive. Let people know what you think. Don't be afraid to show your authentic self. Being an open person means keeping up open communication with people you care about. If something is on your mind, talk to a friend or loved one about it. Let people know when something is bothering you. It's sometimes tempting to "go with the flow," but speaking up is often the only way to improve a situation. Avoid suppressing your emotions, which can be dangerous to both your emotional health and to the relationship you may be trying to preserve. Be open with how you feel and let that extend to your facial expressions. People who are more expressive tend to be perceived as more likable and trustworthy. If you're in a relationship where things feel more rigid than you'd like, be more silly and free and carefree if that feels authentic to you. Don't wall off important aspects of yourself. It's important to be yourself and to understand that people need to know who you are. Don't be too guarded about your experiences, likes, and dislikes. Don't hide who you are without a good reason. Many closed-off people have trouble when it comes to something called self-disclosure. Self-disclosure is simply talking about yourself. Self-disclosure about embarrassing or painful topics is difficult for most people, but it also helps to strengthen interpersonal relationships. On the other hand, some people are so closed-off that it's difficult for them to mention details about themselves that most people talk about freely. Don't be afraid to mention your favorite book or what you do for a living. If people are going to judge you for it, should you really care what they think? This doesn't mean you should be an open book at all times. Be selective about who you share yourself with, especially if your livelihood and safety is on the line. Let yourself be vulnerable. In order to really be open and be yourself, you must allow yourself to be vulnerable. This means being able to reveal your fears, desires, and beliefs to both yourself and others, despite any fear of being judged or rejected. While being vulnerable may be scary at first, it will ultimately help you form deeper connections with others and feel more free to be yourself. For example, being vulnerable might mean opening up to a friend about a painful experience in your past, or telling your significant other that you want them to say “I love you” more often. If you are craving affection, find people to give affection to. If you want to be hugged, hug somebody. Practice self-disclosure more often. Self-disclosure builds trust because, in a way, you make yourself a little vulnerable to the other person. Because of this, self-disclosure can be very difficult, especially for people who have been hurt in the past. If you have trouble with self-disclosure, try going slowly at first before becoming very open. Start by being open about things few adults would judge you about. If you dislike a movie you just saw, say so. If a friend asks you what type of music you like, feel free to share. Once you've gotten used to being open about surface matters, you can start talking about more personal topics. This includes things like your spirituality, political views, life philosophy, and personal feelings about others. For some, it may also include health problems, sexual orientation, and gender identity. For many people, it's normal to keep this type of self-disclosure to conversations with friends and family. For very serious intimate relationships, you may even choose to share painful things about your past. This form of self-disclosure can help heal past trauma. Know whom you should trust. On the other hand, there is such a thing as being too open about yourself. Too much self-disclosure can be detrimental to your life or simply turn people off. Knowing when intimate self-disclosure is appropriate is mostly a gut feeling, but there are still a few things to keep in mind. Always get to know people before disclosing any information you aren't comfortable with being public. Spending time with them is the best way to figure out whether or not they're trustworthy. Keep yourself on roughly equal footing. A simple way of gauging appropriate levels of self-disclosure is by paying attention to what the other person shares with you and matching it. Of course, if you stayed completely equal, you'd never move closer. Just be sure what you're sharing is only slightly more personal than what the other person has told you. In general, it's a good idea to keep your self-disclosure at work at the surface level. This is especially important if you manage people. Some types of self-disclosure make others uncomfortable and your employees may jump to conclusions. If you disclosure certain things like your religious beliefs or political opinions, your employees may think they're being discriminated against. This hurts productivity and may even open your company up to a lawsuit. Learn to be more open-minded. Part of being an open person is being receptive to new ideas and experiences. This will help you relate to a wider range of people. Get out of your comfort zone and try new things, even when you don't think you'll like them. Sometimes your tastes change. Give some things another shot after a few years. If you're convinced that you hate Brussels sprouts but you haven't had them since you were 5, go ahead and try a bit of that dish your coworker brought in. Don't make snap judgments. Try your best to give everything a fair, unbiased look before rejecting it. You never know when your presumptions may be misinformed. Being open-minded doesn't mean you have to accept everything uncritically. Feel free to trust your judgment if something still doesn't seem right after you've learned enough about it. Stop being judgmental of others. In some ways, this goes hand in hand with being more open-minded. Always remember that people have their own experiences, beliefs, and preferences that are often very different from yours. You can't tell a person's life story from their appearance or even 1 conversation. Always treat others with respect, no matter who they are. Try to put yourself in other people's shoes and treat them how you would want to be treated in that situation. You never know what relationships and opportunities you miss out on just by being a little too judgmental at the wrong time. Remember that when you're quick to judge others, they'll be just as quick to judge you. Ask questions. Connect to other people by asking questions and genuinely listening to their answers. People who ask questions frequently in a conversation appear more friendly and available than people who don't. Ask questions that will encourage openness in others. Asking questions is the best way to learn new things. When asked personal questions, people are likely to reciprocate with a similar question, giving you the opportunity to practice honest self-disclosure. Asking questions can also be a method of being more open-minded and less judgmental of others. The more questions you ask, the better you get to know a person. The better you get to know someone, the less likely you'll be to judge. If someone doesn't answer your question directly, tell them something about yourself as if you were asked that question. Being open encourages the people around you to open up themselves. Think about why you may be considered closed off. A lot of people act in ways that show disinterest and dislike without even realizing it. Figure out if there's anything that you do—or don't do—that may make you seem closed off, and try doing the opposite to look more open. Are you shy and quiet? Unfortunately, shyness is often misinterpreted by others as arrogance. Try to turn this assumption around by talking to people more often. What's your body language like? Many people look closed off without meaning to be. When you cross your arms, fidget, slouch, avoid eye contact, or rarely smile, you look less approachable to other people. Consider talking to a professional. Sometimes people aren't open due to negative past experiences, chemical imbalances, or neurological disorders. While self-help may work for some issues, others require the help of professionals to resolve. Depending on your problem, you may talk to a counselor, a therapist , your primary care physician , a psychiatrist , or some combination thereof. If you're having trouble opening up due to a fear of social situations, you may have social anxiety. Certain mental illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neuromuscular diseases can affect your ability to communicate nonverbally, making looking more open difficult. Some people may have trouble opening up because of past trauma or a lack of ability to trust others. A professional counselor can help you work through these issues and regain your ability to trust, allowing you to be more open. Remember that there are many types of open people. You don't have to change the positive or neutral aspects of your personality just to be more open. If you're comfortable with yourself and have fulfilling interpersonal relationships, then you might already be an open person in your own way. There's nothing wrong with being who you are. If you're introverted, don't try to be extroverted. Since many cultures are biased towards extroverts, it may be tempting to force yourself into a more extroverted persona. However, this can lead to burnout and unhappiness over time. Instead, find the right balance of social interaction that makes you happy and stick with it. If you're autistic, you're likely to have some trouble with typical nonverbal expression. You may want to learn how to do things like maintain appropriate eye contact and smile more often to help with social situations at school and work. Keep in mind that most people have to "perform" the same way on some level, even if it may come to them a little more naturally. Also, if you struggle with these things, don't beat yourself up over it. Just try your best.	Be honest. Let people know what you think. Don't wall off important aspects of yourself. Let yourself be vulnerable. Practice self-disclosure more often. Know whom you should trust. Learn to be more open-minded. Stop being judgmental of others. Ask questions. Think about why you may be considered closed off. Consider talking to a professional. Remember that there are many types of open people.
https://www.wikihow.com/Open-a-Child-Care-Business	How to Open a Child Care Business	To open a child care business, start by developing a business plan and budget. Next, select a location, prepare it for inspection, and contact your local government about completing the inspection and obtaining your business license. Then, purchase child-friendly equipment for your facility and hire trustworthy employees with experience working around children. Once you're equipped and staffed, start advertising your business!	Assess the need for child care in your community. Before you decide to open a business that provides child-care services, your first step should be to research the market for that service in your community. There are several ways you can obtain this information, but perhaps the best way to do this is to talk directly to local parents to determine the specific child-care needs of the community in which you want to do business. Try some of the following: Interview several families and ask the parents what type of child care they could benefit from, and the extent to which this type of service is already provided by local businesses. Look at census data for your community, including the number of working families with children of an appropriate age, the number of recent marriages, and the income distribution of those families. You can find this information from a number of sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau or your local municipal government office. Identify existing child-care businesses. Your next step should be to determine who your potential competitors might be. If there are a number of businesses in your area offering a certain type of child care, it would be best for you to distinguish yourself by serving a need yet unmet in your community. Consider some of the following when evaluating your potential competitors: What age groups are already being served? What are the hours of the other businesses? What types of child-care services are already on offer in your community? How many of these types of businesses already exist in your community? Decide whether you will operate a home-based or center-based child-care business. While the specific types of child care you may decide to offer are numerous, there are basically two forms of child-care businesses: (1) a business run out of your home or (2) a business run at an independent location. Which type of child-care business you would like to run will determine what you will need to account for in your budget and what legal requirements with which you will have to comply. When making this decision, consider that home-based child-care businesses generally have fewer expenses and lower overhead, have more flexible hours, and are more convenient for you and, likely, the parents whose needs you will be serving. The legal requirements to operate a home-based child-care business are also generally less strict than those for a center-based child-care business. On the other hand, a center-based business—while probably more expensive to establish and operate—will provide greater space so you can expand your business and earn greater revenue. Decide what kind of child-care business you want to operate. After deciding whether you wish to operate your child-care business at home or in an independent facility, the next step is to decide what type of child care you would like to offer. Perhaps the best way to start making this decision is to examine your motivations for going into the child-care business. By considering why you want to get into this type of business in the first place, you can better understand what exactly you want to offer your community. Do you want to offer care based around a particular faith? Do you want to offer a learning environment focused on building or reinforcing skills? Do you want to offer a space for children to come and play? Deciding what type of service you will offer up front will not only allow you to build the business you want, but it will also allow you to budget for the things you might need to run such a center effectively (educational materials, toys, etc.). Make a budget. One of the most important things you can do when preparing to start a business is to make a budget. Doing so will help you plan for the future of your business, and ensure that it has the opportunity to succeed based on the funding you have available to you. You should consider start-up expenses, annual expenses, and monthly operating expenses. When making your budget, consider the following types of expenditures: Licensing, inspection, and insurance fees. Medical testing and clearance. Safety devices (e.g., smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, carbon-monoxide detectors, first-aid kits, child-proofing supplies, etc.). Food, toys, and equipment for your planned activities. Wages for prospective employees. Advertising/legal/professional-service fees. Rent, mortgage, and utility fees. Choose a name for your business. One of the more important steps in the process is choosing a name for your business, because that is what will represent your services to the outside world. Your name should be catchy, easy to remember, and should indicate the type of service you will be providing. You will need to check with the secretary of state's office for your state to ensure that your proposed name does not conflict with any other name currently on record with the secretary of state. Choose a type of business entity. There are several different types of legal structures for your potential business, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. For instance, if you operate as a sole proprietor, you will have likely have an easier time filing your taxes. However, if you operate as a corporation or a limited-liability company, you will be able to limit your liability for anything that happens while you operate your business to the funds that you placed in your business (i.e., you will not be personally liable). You should strongly consider speaking with a local attorney experienced in business formation/structure in order to get a good understanding of the different types of structures available to you before you choose one. Contact your local country municipality. Once you have a business plan in place and are ready to actually start setting up your business, your first step should be to contact your local government to determine what legal requirements with which you must comply in order to properly run a child-care business in your county. You should ask this office: What sort of business license you need to operate your business, and how to obtain this license. What sort of building codes you must meet. What sort of occupancy laws are in effect in your county (i.e., how many children will you be able to take care of legally?). You can also contact your local child-care agency (an arm of state government) by typing in your zip code on this website and clicking "search for your local agency." Select a location. If you plan to operate your child-care business out of your home, then this step is already complete. If you plan to open a separate facility, however, you will need to choose one that is in a good location that you can afford based on your budget. You will also need to consider, depending on your available funding, whether you will buy or rent this space. If you are looking for a location outside of your home, consider the following factors when making your selection: Is the location convenient for parents? Does public transportation serve your proposed location? Is the area safe? Is the space adequate for the business you intend to run there? Does it have adequate kitchen/bathroom facilities/fixtures? Contact your county's zoning office. You will have to make sure that your proposed location complies with local zoning laws. To do this, contact your county's zoning office and inquire as to whether your proposed location is properly zoned for child care. Prepare your facility for inspection. This should consist of tasks like installing cabinet locks, setting up changing tables if you are servicing infants and/or toddlers, putting up smoke detectors, and inserting electrical outlet covers. You may also need to post an emergency evacuation plan. If you do not pass the first time, you will likely be given an opportunity to correct the errors and arrange to be inspected again. Schedule necessary inspections. Depending on your jurisdiction, you will likely have to obtain a series of inspections to ensure that your proposed location complies with local health and safety laws. You may have to schedule some or all of the following: A fire-safety inspection. A health inspection. An environmental health inspection. Obtain necessary licenses. In the vast majority of cases, you will have to apply for and be granted the proper licensing in order to care for children. The type of licensing you will need will depend on your jurisdiction. Your local municipal government office should be able to tell you what licenses you will need to obtain in order to run your child-care business. Your state's licensing office should also be able to provide you with an overview of the licensing requirements applicable to you, which you should read carefully. This process will likely involve some or all of the following: Attending an orientation session where you will learn about state and local requirements for operating your business and complying with applicable state law. Filling out a licensing application. Paying a licensing fee. Working with the licensing agency as it reviews your business plan, inspects your facility, and completes the licensing process. Taking classes focused on CPR, first-aid, and the like. Undergoing a background check (and fingerprinting) for you and any prospective employees. Undergoing medical testing/immunizations for you and any prospective employees. Obtain necessary insurance. Generally speaking, you will also have to obtain liability insurance for your child-care business. You will be taking care of other people's children and, as such, you should provide the best care and attention possible. It will provide peace of mind to prospective clients and to you that your business is protected financially for any situation that might arise. Your local municipal government office should be able to tell you which types of insurance are required based on the type of child-care business you intend to start. Comply with appropriate tax laws. Depending on the type of legal structure you selected for your business, you will have to contend with differing tax obligations, including the forms you will use and the types of taxes you must pay. As with choosing a legal structure for your business, tax law is quite complex and you should strongly consider enlisting a tax specialist to ensure you are paying taxes properly and complying with applicable law. Purchase necessary equipment. The type of child-care business you want to operate will largely dictate what kinds of equipment and/or materials you will need to obtain in order to run your business successfully. Children of different ages have different needs and interests, and the type of activities you will offer will obviously require different equipment and supplies to operate effectively. You will likely need to acquire some or all of the following: Child-sized furniture (tables, chairs, desks, etc.). Arts and crafts materials (pencils, crayons, paper, safety scissors, etc.). Toys (games, puzzles, dolls, action figures, Legos, building blocks, etc.). Children's books. Healthy, nutritious snacks/meals. Storage containers for personal belongings, hangers for coats, etc. Hire employees. Depending on the size of child-care business you wish to operate, you may need to hire additional staff to help you with the daily operation of your facility. Be careful when selecting your staff, as they will be working in close contact with the children in your care and, as the employer, you will be responsible for their conduct on the job. When evaluating a potential candidate, keep the following in mind: Try to find candidates that have previous employment experience working with children (e.g., babysitters, teachers, camp counselors, etc.). Educational credentials are important as well. Look for potential hires who have received academic training in child care, child education, child development, or a similar field. While not necessarily a legal requirement in all jurisdictions, you should also consider if a potential hire has any relevant certifications, like CPR or first-aid training. Depending on the laws of your particular state, you will also likely need to ensure your employees have passed certain background checks, such as state and federal criminal-record-history checks or child-abuse checks. Develop a marketing strategy. Any successful business depends on a sound marketing strategy that makes the community aware of the great services you will offer. Before you begin advertising, try taking some time and thinking about the information you want to convey. Consider the following: Think about how you will describe the particular service you plan to offer. How is it different/better than what is already out there? What ages do you serve? What will your hours be? Think about the price you will charge, based on your previous market research, so that you can be competitive with other child-care businesses in the area. Think about the advantages your location offers (great parking, safe, convenient, etc.). If you have staff, think about how to market them as well. What qualifications/certifications/specialities do they bring to your business? Advertise. You should begin advertising about three months before your child-care business is set to open. If you have the funds, newspaper, radio, and television ads will probably give you the greatest exposure, but these advertising formats do not come cheaply. Consider some of the following, less expensive options as well, even if you can afford more conventional advertising: Word of mouth. Posting fliers/posters in public spaces in your community (be sure to get permission from the owner of the property/building you plan to put your fliers on first, though!). Distributing brochures/business cards at libraries, church meetings, PTA meetings, neighborhood get-togethers, etc. Placing an ad in the classified section of a local paper. Develop a daily schedule. You will also need to decide what, if any, your daily activities will be. Some child-care business offer little structure—they provide supervision and make toys/games/food available for the children to use, but have no set routine or schedule. Others take a more planned approach, with time set aside for playing, learning, napping, etc., based on the ages of the children being cared for. Take some time and think about what you will offer the children for whom you will be caring, and what sort of schedule you will offer. If you are unsure of how to begin, try asking parents in your area what they would like a child-care facility to offer or perhaps how they structure their child's time at home.	Assess the need for child care in your community. Identify existing child-care businesses. Decide whether you will operate a home-based or center-based child-care business. Decide what kind of child-care business you want to operate. Make a budget. Choose a name for your business. Choose a type of business entity. Contact your local country municipality. Select a location. Contact your county's zoning office. Prepare your facility for inspection. Schedule necessary inspections. Obtain necessary licenses. Obtain necessary insurance. Comply with appropriate tax laws. Purchase necessary equipment. Hire employees. Develop a marketing strategy. Advertise. Develop a daily schedule.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Eligible-to-Get-Into-the-NFL	How to Be Eligible to Get Into the NFL	If you think you want to play in the NFL, start playing football in high school, and go to university football camps to get noticed by university coaches. If you think you have a chance, register with the NCAA as an amateur athlete before your junior year. Once you graduate high school, play at least 3 years of college football to gain experience. Then, enter in the NFL regional Combine, then National Combine, and finally enter the draft.	Join your high school football team. Playing on your high school football team will increase your experience and your exposure. College football coaches (and NFL recruiters) are more likely to take note if you do well in high school football. Recruiting can start as early as freshman or sophomore year, so try out as early as possible. If your high school does not have a football team, transfer to one that does or join a club team. High school teams are highly preferable. Getting your high school diploma is a requirement for playing on the NFL, so study hard and plan to graduate. Gain exposure at a university football camp. Sports camps are a great way to connect with and get noticed by university coaches. A coach may be more likely to remember your name if you spend time training with them at sports camps. Spend time with the players and get your name out there: think of your football camp experience as early networking. This is your chance to make a first impression. Make a list of ideal colleges with your coach. Tell your football coach you want to apply for college football so they can support you however possible. When making your list, separate it into three sections: list your dream schools, schools you could realistically plan for, and schools to fall back on. Ask your coach to be honest with you about your skill set so you can make a helpful list. Once you have a list of schools, research them. Check out the school's athletic website and read up on current and former players, as well as their recruiting process. Create a highlight video. Recruiting videos are important for catching the attention of college coaches. Compile a play-by-play video of your best in-game moments. Make sure each play highlights your athletic ability. Quality matters. Record your highlight video on a good camera, and consider hiring a professional videographer. If you're on a budget and must tape it yourself, use a tripod to avoid camera shake. Register with the NCAA by your junior year. If you want to play college football at a Division I or II school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to validate your status as an amateur athlete. Ask your football coach to assist you in registering so you remember to pay any fees and submit required documents. Because qualified players will need to complete academic work at an American college or university, the NCAA application is currently only available in English. Contact potential college coaches by your junior year. Junior year is the time to make yourself and your abilities known by the college coaches. Write an email or letter to university coaches you're interested in playing for. Send a copy (or a link) of your highlights video along with a resume with details like your stats, academic data, honors, and your coach's contact information. You can also call the university coaches so you can personally get to know them. Avoid having your parents call potential universities, as this is considered unprofessional. Choose an offer during your senior year. By your senior year, university coaches should contact you about potential offers. Decide which offer is in your best interests. What scholarships are these colleges offering? Are the potential schools a Division I or II school? Division I schools have the largest athletic budgets and travel nationally to play. Division II schools have less budget money and usually travel regionally. Anyone is allowed to enter the NFL draft, as long as they have graduated high school. If you don't play in college, continue training hard and consider becoming a walk-on. Become a walk-on if you are not chosen for a team. College walk-ons are players who either didn't receive an offer in high school or wants to attend a college that does not offer scholarships (like Ivy League universities). Stick your foot in the door with college coaches and ask them how to qualify for a walk-on position. If you have athletic skill, the coach may give you a shot. Most college walk-ons do not receive an athletic scholarship. Qualified walk-ons need to build good character, strong academics, and a thick skin. Create a training schedule, and practice every day. If you make it on your college team, you will have assigned practices almost every day. But if you're training for the draft on your own, you'll need to develop diligence on your own. Plan a fitness schedule that keeps your body in shape and pushes you to your physical limits. Rest days are just as necessary as training days. Work in one day of light activity (like walking or yoga) per week to avoid overexertion. Work on movement mechanics. When training, work on your running, jumping, and direction-changing skills. During the NFL draft, you will need to compete in a 40-yard dash. Practice your agility through aerobic exercises, like sprinting, kickboxing, and using cardio machines. Practice strength training. Strength training will give you the endurance and power you need to stand out in the NFL draft. Strengthen your core through bench press exercises, squats, and deadlifts. Maintain a good balance of aerobic and anaerobic exercises to give your body optimum balance. Know and improve on your weaknesses. Understand your body's deficiencies and focus on them when you're working out. Ask your coach or mentor about where you could improve your skill. Tell them to be honest with you so you have every opportunity to improve before the draft. For example, if your upper-body strength overpowers your leg strength, focus on lower-body exercises to balance yourself. Play college football for several years before applying for the draft. The NFL states that prospective draftees must have graduated high school at least three years before performing in the draft. Use your college football time to build an athletic resume and catch the eyes of NFL coaches. If you do not play college football, register for the draft around your senior year of college. After you graduate college, your draft eligibility is only good for the year after you graduated (or if four football seasons have passed since you graduated high school). Declare for the NFL Regional Combine. Once you are three years past your high school days, register for the draft. You will begin by registering for the Regional Starting Combines, where you will try out among college football players and other individual trainees. Although anyone can apply, the NFL requests that only those with a high level of ability register. If you catch a scout's eye during the athletic drills and measurements, you may be invited to try out at the National Combine. Attend the NFL National Combine. Unlike regionals, only about 335 players are invited to try out at nationals every year. This is a chance for you to measure yourself against the best of the best in drills like the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical leap. From here, about 250 athletes will make it to the NFL draft. After your physical evaluation, you will also undergo medical examinations to gage your physical, mental, and emotional health. Enter the NFL draft. During the draft, football scouts will measure you against other players in extensive medical and physical evaluations. The draft consists of seven rounds, with professional football teams picking their new players. During the draft, you can also network with personnel and negotiate for a spot on a team's training roster. Apply for the supplemental draft in July, if you do not earn a spot. The supplemental draft is for those whose eligibility has changed since the draft. Teams can make bids on players, and the team with the highest bid is awarded the player. Professional teams do not have to attend the supplemental drafts, but you never know which coaches and scouts might attend. If you still don't qualify for the NFL, all is not lost. The NFL Transition Assistance Program provides college players with support while they transition to a life beyond football.	Join your high school football team. Gain exposure at a university football camp. Make a list of ideal colleges with your coach. Create a highlight video. Register with the NCAA by your junior year. Contact potential college coaches by your junior year. Choose an offer during your senior year. Become a walk-on if you are not chosen for a team. Create a training schedule, and practice every day. Work on movement mechanics. Practice strength training. Know and improve on your weaknesses. Play college football for several years before applying for the draft. Declare for the NFL Regional Combine. Attend the NFL National Combine. Enter the NFL draft. Apply for the supplemental draft in July, if you do not earn a spot.
https://www.wikihow.com/Season-a-Turkey	How to Season a Turkey	To season a turkey, add 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, and 1 tablespoon each of sage, rosemary, and thyme to a bowl. Then, mix in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter, followed by 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper. If you'd rather have something sweeter, cook your turkey for 2.5 hours, then make a maple syrup glaze by combining 1/4 cup of maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of the pan juices. Cover your turkey with the glaze and roast it for 15 more minutes.	Use a standard Thanksgiving seasoning. If you're making a turkey for Thanksgiving or another holiday, try a standard seasoning with some parsley and sage. This will produce a classic taste for your family to enjoy. In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley. Then, add one tablespoon each of sage, rosemary, and thyme. Add two tablespoons each of olive oil and melted butter, as well as half a teaspoon of both salt and pepper. The kind of olive oil you use doesn't matter. Mix all your ingredients together until you have an even, uniform mixture. Try a lemon seasoning. If you want something a little different, try a lemon seasoning. This will make for a fresh, savory turkey. Mix 1/4 cup of unsalted butter with a teaspoon of lemon zest. Then, add a teaspoon of chopped thyme and a teaspoon of chopped marjoram. Mix all the ingredients together into a uniform mixture. Make a garlic herb rub. Many people love the taste of garlic. If you and your loved ones are fans of foods heavy in garlic, a garlic-herb rub can make for a great turkey seasoning. Mix three tablespoons of room temperature butter with two tablespoons each of rosemary and thyme. Mince three garlic cloves and mix them in with the butter/herb mixture. Use a maple syrup glaze. If you want something sweeter, think about maple syrup. A maple syrup glaze can provide a somewhat unexpected but pleasant taste for your turkey. You actually apply this mixture after cooking the turkey for two and a half hours. You will mix two tablespoons of the pan juices with 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Then, rub the mixture all over your turkey. Then, roast your turkey for 15 more minutes to let the flavor set in Rub your mixture all over your turkey. Usually, you apply the seasoning before you cook your turkey. However, remember the maple syrup glaze is applied after the turkey's been in the oven. With other glazes, you'll rub the turkey down in the mixture ahead of time. Use enough of any mixture you choose to cover the full surface of the turkey. Rub it all over the outside of the turkey, covering areas like the legs as well. Add your remaining ingredients inside the turkey. If you have any seasoning left over after applying a liberal layer, do not let it go to waste. Instead of discarding leftover seasoning, rub a little bit of it inside the cavity of the turkey. This will make the turkey's seasoning taste a little stronger. Cook your turkey after seasoning according to your recipe. Once you're seasoning applied, cook your turkey according to your recipe's instructions. Instructions will vary, but turkeys are usually cooked around 325 degrees Fahrenheit (about 163 degrees Celsius) and are cooked for at least a couple of hours. You will need an oven thermometer to make sure your turkey is cooked through. A turkey must have temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to be safe to eat. Figure out how much seasoning you need. You may need to make a little more of the seasoning than the recipe instructs if you have a very large turkey. To determine how much seasoning you need, place your turkey in the container you're going to cook it in. Slowly fill the container with water. Keep filling the container until the turkey is completely submerged. Remove the turkey and measure out the water. This is how much seasoning you will need. Select a quality turkey to season. Solid seasoning will not make a poor quality turkey taste good. Before you season a turkey, make sure to pick a quality turkey at the store. Go for a turkey between 12 and 20 pounds without artificial flavors or added preservatives. Make sure your turkey is completely thawed before seasoning. If you purchase a turkey that requires thawing, read the package instructions. Make sure you thaw the turkey for as long as necessary. Your turkey will not cook correctly if it's improperly thawed, so give yourself enough time to adequately thaw the turkey. Finished.	Use a standard Thanksgiving seasoning. Try a lemon seasoning. Make a garlic herb rub. Use a maple syrup glaze. Rub your mixture all over your turkey. Add your remaining ingredients inside the turkey. Cook your turkey after seasoning according to your recipe. Figure out how much seasoning you need. Select a quality turkey to season. Make sure your turkey is completely thawed before seasoning. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Orienteer	How to Orienteer	If you're interested in orienteering, look online to find a beginner-level orienteering course near you. These courses are rated white or yellow and are usually about 2-3.5 km long. When you register, you'll be given a map of the course and the time and instructions for the race. When the race starts, take a few minutes to study your math, then navigate to the finish line according to the map and your compass. As a beginner, you'll likely be able to follow a trail, although advanced courses are typically off-trail.	Dress appropriately. You should be comfortable, but keep in mind that you'll probably be running for stretches of the course. Wear hiking or trail shoes however remember that hiking boots are hard to run in. If you are orienteering regularly, you may want to purchase special orienteering or fell running shoes from brands such as Inov8 and VJ Sport. Long-sleeve shirts and pants will help cut down on insect bites. Check local weather conditions before you orienteer. This will help you dress for any potential weather scenarios. Gather your supplies. You'll need to bring a compass or buy one at registration. A whistle will come in useful if you get lost. Most orienteering events use SI cards or EMIT cards, if you are planning to do lots of orienteering, you may want to buy one but they are normally available for hire at registration. Bring along some water, especially if you'll be running a lot. You'll be given a map of the course, so don't bring along any maps of the area. Register for a course. You'll be asked to specify a skill level. As a beginner, you should start with a white or yellow course. These run about 2 to 3.5 kilometers and usually follow trails. You'll then be given a map of the course, control descriptions, and might be given an electronic punch. More advanced courses run anywhere from 3.5 to 10 kilometers and are mainly off trail. Study your map. When you start your race, take a moment to look at the topographical map which will consist of a start, a series of control sites connected by lines and numbered in the order they are to be visited, and a finish. Your start will be a red or pink triangle. Control sites are circles connected by lines. You don't have to strictly follow the lines, but you do need to visit the circles in the order given. The finish is noted by two concentric circles. Orient your compass with your map. Your map will have an arrow indicating north. It may also have north lines. These are thin lines over your map that point north. Line your compass arrow with the map's arrow or north lines. Your map will be topographic. Topographic maps show contours, which shows you the terrain of the course. It also shows vegetation and other less important features than tracks. For example, white is open woods, green is bushy underbrush, orange is open fields, and light brown or tan show paved areas. Look for your first control site. This is indicated on your map by a circle with a 1. Your control descriptions sheet will also briefly describe the control. These are sometimes called clues. At the control site, you'll see an orange and white control flag. If you reach the control and find that the description doesn't match the control description, you are probably at the wrong control. For example, if the description states a control is on a post, but you're at a bench, you're at the wrong control. Punch your card or electronic dibber. When you reach a correct control, you must prove that you were there. The control flag will have a unique plastic punch or an electronic box for you to dib. It is important to leave the control site right away, because standing next to the control for too long will give away the position to all following runners. You destroy their fun, and could accidentally allow them to catch up to you if you're competing. Race to the next control site. Check your map before moving on to the next site. Make sure your compass is aligned with your map's arrow before continuing on. Visit all the control sites in order. Take your time when starting out. Running from control sites without relying on your map can cause you to get lost. Once you've gotten the hang of finding control sites, try to increase your speed. As you become more comfortable, you'll be able to go faster and be more competitive. Find the finish. Once you've visited all the control sites in order, look for the concentric circles on your map. Use your compass to make sure you're headed in that direction. If you decide to abort the course, you MUST check out at the finish table. Be aware that otherwise concerned people will spend their night searching for you in the forest! Decide on an attack point. Once you have progressed to intermediate or advanced levels, controls will not be visible or reachable from trails alone. You need to think about how you want to find a specific control. Attack points allow you to get close to your control site without giving the location away to your opponents. An attack point is a point that is easily reachable and identifiable (so you will not err about where you currently are), but is as near as possible to the control you are looking for. For example, an attack point is often on a trail, right at a distinctive bend, or where a vegetation boundary is cut by the trail. It can also be anything else that you can easily identify. Check the map for any catching features. A catching feature is something that is behind your target control, easily recognizable, and is wide enough so you can't miss it. A typical example is the next trail, but it could be a river, power line, or high ridge. When you hit that catch feature, you know you missed the control, so stop and plan a new attack. Get to the attack point. Make sure you definitely know where you are before moving on. You can travel faster to the attack point. Your attack point should be a noticeable feature, so you shouldn't need to constantly use your compass to locate it. For example, if a cliff face is your attack point, you should be able to run along your set path and realize when you've reached the cliff face. Use your compass to locate the control site. Check with the map to see how far and in what direction to travel from your attack point. At this point, you should be careful about giving your position (and the control site's position) away to nearby opponents. Avoid simply running from the attack point to the control site.	Dress appropriately. Gather your supplies. Register for a course. Study your map. Orient your compass with your map. Look for your first control site. Punch your card or electronic dibber. Race to the next control site. Find the finish. Decide on an attack point. Check the map for any catching features. Get to the attack point. Use your compass to locate the control site.
https://www.wikihow.com/Decorate-a-Dining-Table	How to Decorate a Dining Table	If you want to decorate your table for daily use, place a small cloth or runner in the center. To make the table look interesting, set a metal sculpture, a bowl, or a vase of flowers in the center. Keep the table clear of plates and silverware so that you can use it for other activities like writing or reading. However, if you're expecting guests, lay a table cloth, pick place mats to match, and put a mat in front of each chair. For a casual dinner, include a plate, salad bowl, water glass, fork, knife, and spoon for each guest.	Leave your table mostly bare. Do not put plates or silverware on the table. Make sure there is enough space on the table for you to use for cooking, writing, reading, and other daily activities. By allowing your dining table to be mostly free of decorations and clutter, you can use the space for more than just eating! You can use wax or another product with a glossy finish to keep your table gleaming and looking great. Lay a tablecloth or runner in the center of the table. For a rectangular or square table, use a runner. For a circular table, use a circular table cloth. Pick a cloth or runner that leaves most of your table bare. Go for a color that compliments the dining room chairs and other decorations in the room. For example, if your chairs have blue cushions and your curtains are white, choose a table runner that includes blue and white. Swap out the tablecloth or table runner based on the season or holiday. A table runner can add a pop of color to a glass table. Pick a simple centerpiece and place it in the middle of the table. The centerpiece will help the table look interesting while still keeping it clean and empty. Choose your centerpiece size based on the size of your table, and place it on top of the table runner or table cloth. For a contemporary feel, put a metal or clay sculpture in the middle of the table. The centerpiece shouldn't be too tall, though! If it is, make sure you can easily move it out of the way when serving dinner or entertaining guests. Create a centerpiece of glass jars for a versatile look. Fill them up halfway full of sand and place candles on top. This creates a soft, glowing look to the dining table. During the holidays, put string lights in the jars with glass ornaments to create a festive look. Put several jars in a row or on a tray in the middle of the table. Fill them with twigs or flowers for a rustic look. Put a vase of flowers in the center of the table to freshen up the space. If you are able to use fresh flowers, make sure to change them out once every couple of weeks. Fake flowers will not require as much upkeep. You can choose to have the vase be the focal point or use a variety of colors and shapes of flowers to create a unique arrangement. Simple greenery, like Baby's Breath or succulents, also look great. If you have a long table, consider using 3 or 5 smaller vases of flowers and spreading them out in a line down the middle of the table. Place a bowl or basket in the center to hold decorative items. Pick a material and size of basket or bowl that compliments the size and texture of the table. The bigger the table, the bigger the bowl! Put fruit in a wooden bowl for a pop of color and for healthy snacks on the run. An inexpensive alternative is to fill the bowl with scented pinecones, stones, or potpourri. Pick a table runner or tablecloth from a local home good store. The runner or cloth you choose can help bring a mood to the room, so consider keeping it simple or, if you want to purchase several, change them out depending on the season. Match cloth napkins to the tablecloth or runner for special events. For a formal dinner or other special occasion, a table runner with hints of gold or silver helps create an elegant look. If you appreciate a modern style, a simple white or other neutral color runner will accentuate a minimalist feel. You can also match the tablecloth to the season. For summer, choose bright hues of blue, green, and yellow. For fall, go for warm colors like reds and oranges. Choose a centerpiece that fits your table’s space. Aim to having the tallest and largest part of the centerpiece in the center of the table and other smaller pieces out toward the sides. When using multiple candles or flower vases, use odd numbers because they are more pleasing to the eye. Make sure the centerpiece won't obstruct the guests' views. Place the centerpiece and sit down in one of the chairs to test if it blocks your view of the other side of the table. For a formal occasion, tall candles create a romantic mood. Place them in the spaces on the table runner where guests aren't looking across the table. If you are using a circular table, cluster items of different sizes and heights in the center of the table to add variety. For a more eclectic look, place tea-light candles in between the other items. Put decorations around the centerpiece if you like an eclectic style. When a large centerpiece isn't enough to satisfy your decorating needs, place small items that match your theme between the larger pieces. For a bohemian look, put small twigs, pinecones, and rocks on the table runner or in the center of the table cloth. To celebrate the holidays, add small green and red glass ball ornaments. Top it off with soft white string lights. Pick placemats that compliment the tablecloth. Put one placemat in front of each chair. Make sure the ones you choose will nicely on the table. If your tablecloth already has a pattern, choose placemats that are a solid color to make sure they don't clash. You don't need a table runner if you use placemats, as they will provide plenty of pattern and decor. Choose plates and silverware that are appropriate for the occasion and theme. For a casual dinner, a dinner plate, salad bowl, water glass, fork, spoon, and knife may be enough. For more formal occasions, you may add a salad fork, bread bowl, dessert fork, and wine glasses. Pick out a common color between your table runner and placemats. Choose plate ware that also contains this color. Set the table using your chosen plates and silverware. For all occasions, place the dinner plate in the middle of the placemat, napkin on the left side, fork on the left side of the plate, the knife on the right side, the spoon on the right side of the knife, and the water glass on the upper right side. If you are hosting a more formal event, place the salad fork to the left of the regular fork and the dessert utensils above the plate with the handle aiming to the left. Add some flair by pulling the napkins through decorative napkin rings and placing them on top of the empty plates.	Leave your table mostly bare. Lay a tablecloth or runner in the center of the table. Pick a simple centerpiece and place it in the middle of the table. Create a centerpiece of glass jars for a versatile look. Put a vase of flowers in the center of the table to freshen up the space. Place a bowl or basket in the center to hold decorative items. Pick a table runner or tablecloth from a local home good store. Choose a centerpiece that fits your table’s space. Put decorations around the centerpiece if you like an eclectic style. Pick placemats that compliment the tablecloth. Choose plates and silverware that are appropriate for the occasion and theme. Set the table using your chosen plates and silverware.
https://www.wikihow.com/Decide-What-to-Do-on-Your-Birthday-Outing	How to Decide What to Do on Your Birthday Outing	If you're not sure what to do on your birthday outing, consider having a potluck picnic at the park or going to a museum for a fun, affordable option. Alternatively, bring a few friends to the spa for a relaxing birthday outing, or find a good concert you can all go to if you're interested in something more upbeat. You could even just go bar hopping with your friends if you're old enough to drink, or you could organize a birthday dinner at your favorite restaurant. Or, if you want to do something overnight, try planning a camping trip and inviting all of your friends.	Invite people who you are comfortable and/or close with. This includes the people who both love you and who you really love. Make a list of your friends and friends that you would like to share your special day with. The people who come are going to be the most meaningful part of your special day. Twenty somethings report that there are 8-10 people who they feel close enough with to share emotional support. Thirty somethings give the number between 5-10, typically. Write down a list of the people who you feel that support from. You may want to let your close friends bring a friend or two. This might make the group more diverse while also keeping it a more intimate and meaningful celebration. Do not invite acquaintances just to fill up space at your party. Facebook makes it easy to invite a great big group of people to a get together. However, it can be difficult to estimate how many people will truly come. Additionally, being around many acquaintances on your birthday that you do not feel very connected to can end up making you feel more lonely on your birthday. This is not to say that there can be no acquaintances at your party. Having a few acquaintances there might be good for the group because they are new people. However, be intentional about the acquaintances you invite, and only invite a couple of people you do not know well. Text/email your list of close friends to find out if they are free. Do this about four weeks before your event. Tell your friends what day(s) you are thinking of getting a celebration together and ask them if/when they would be free. Ask them what days and times work best for them. Based on who responds and when they are free, you can start to think about what to do. If you want the group to be a little bigger, ask your friends if they would like to bring a friend or two to the outing. Ask them to get back to you when they know whether they will be attending alone or with a friend so you can plan accordingly. Consider the group dynamics for an outing. Talk to a couple of your closest friends. Tell them that you want to have a birthday celebration with your close friends. You can start to brainstorm who would be the best to get together for a celebration. You want to make sure that the group dynamics will mix well, and your friends might have good input for how that can work out. Consider having two different celebrations for you birthday. You can get brunch with one group of your friends or family in the morning, and go out for dinner and dancing with the other group, for instance. Decide how much you will ask your friends to spend. How much money will you realistically be asking your friends to contribute to the outing? A celebration can cost as little as ten dollars per person or cost over a hundred dollars per person. So consider the budgets of you and your friends. Write down a break down of your night and the approximate varied costs. Include transportation costs, ticket costs, drinks and food. If you and your friends make different amounts of money, ask one of your close friends how much money they think is appropriate to ask your friends to spend. Your friends are going to make your birthday great. Keeping everyone within their budgets will help everyone focus on your birthday and not their pocket books. Go out big. If you and your friends have enough money to go out, consider doing something fun like going to a spa, going camping, going a concert, going to a destination like Vegas or going to a sports event. These kinds of events are great because they can be very memorable and last for several hours or days. This will keep everyone together and occupied for a good amount of time. These activities can also do a good job of bonding people and entertaining everyone. Buying your tickets in advance will also simplify matters for planning. Plan transportation there and home. Designate a couple of drivers and have everyone get together before and after at a central location for food and/or drinks. Pick a nice restaurant or bar to go to before/after the event. If you have one friend that may not be able to spend the same amount as the rest of the group, consider asking a few friends to pool the money to buy your friends' ticket to the event. Keep it frugal. If you or your friends have tighter budgets, consider having a house party, barbecuing or picnicking at the park. Choose a friend to DJ the event and put up a few balloons and streamers. It is easy to make a birthday seem well put together if you plan for a few key details. You can still make this birthday feel rich if you make it a potluck or tell everyone to bring their own alcohol. Bring a Frisbee, ball or card game. Having a simple game is a good idea to pack, even if it doesn't get used by everyone a small group of people might want to play. You can also find a free music or art show to attend together. Get together before/after at someone's house. Ask everyone in advance if they can pitch in 10 dollars for pizza and/or inexpensive drinks. Consider the season. For example, if you want to do something outside in winter, consider including a bonfire. Or if you are doing something in the summer, think about asking your friend with a pool to have your party at their house. If you can incorporate something season appropriate into your event, it will make it more fun and memorable. Ask one of your friends to take pictures for the celebration. Ask them if they will post the pictures to social media and tag your friends. Some people get a big kick out of social media. Appeal to these friends by making sure your celebration is being documented. Have balloons, party hats, confetti, sparklers or streamers at your celebration. These little touches will make it seem more like a birthday party and are inexpensive to add. Ask one of your friends to be in charge of setting up the decorations. Remember that these decorations will be a hassle to pick up but will be totally worth it. Have one of your friends make a special drink for the occasion. For example, if you are going to a Beach House concert, have one of your friends make beach themed drinks. Having special little themed things will help make the day feel even more fun and special. Be careful not to drink too many special drinks on your birthday. It can be easy to drink more when you are excited. Remember, do not drink so much that you cannot engage with everyone and celebrate the day or night fully. Make sure you buy a cake and candles! No birthday is complete without a cake. Or make or buy your favorite sweet treat! Do not forget to buy the candles. Find the right number or fudge it in a creative way. For example, make the 51 shape out of candles. You can delegate this task to one of your close friends, siblings or parents. Have someone else put the candles on the cake and bring it out. Plan on the time of night you want to bring out the cake. You do not want to forget! You also don't want everyone to forget. So tell everyone what time you will do the cake. Sing the “Happy Birthday” song. If there is an instrument around someone can play, bring it out and play it with the song. Have your friend take pictures. Blow out all the candles at the end of the song and make a wish! Talk about the past and the future. This is a chance to take stock in the course of your life and what you have accomplished and made it through in this past year. Take advantage of this time to reflect with your close friends. Talk also about this upcoming year and what you hope will happen to you by this time next year. Thank your friends. Make a point to talk to your close friends one on one, at some point in the night. Tell them that you are grateful for their friendship and that you appreciate them celebrating your birthday with you. Let them know that they are what is making this day the most meaningful, and give them a hug!	Invite people who you are comfortable and/or close with. Do not invite acquaintances just to fill up space at your party. Text/email your list of close friends to find out if they are free. Consider the group dynamics for an outing. Decide how much you will ask your friends to spend. Go out big. Keep it frugal. Consider the season. Ask one of your friends to take pictures for the celebration. Have balloons, party hats, confetti, sparklers or streamers at your celebration. Have one of your friends make a special drink for the occasion. Make sure you buy a cake and candles! Sing the “Happy Birthday” song. Talk about the past and the future. Thank your friends.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Bodywash	How to Use Bodywash	To use bodywash, squeeze a dime sized amount onto a wet wash cloth. Next, gently rub your body from the neck down with the washcloth and avoid putting bodywash on your face. Be sure to work up a good lather to clean your skin and remove dead skin cells! Then, rinse the bodywash off thoroughly with warm water and gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel.	Look for a bodywash that contains hydrating ingredients. Check the ingredients on the label of the bodywash for hydrating oils like coconut or argon oil. Shea butter and coconut butter are also great for hydrating your skin. Getting a bodywash with hydrating ingredients will ensure it keeps your skin soft and moisturized. Avoid bodywashes that contain chemicals, additives, and harsh ingredients. Get a bodywash that is fragrance and sulfate-free. Body-washes that contain fragrance or perfume can dry out and irritate your skin. Sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate, sodium laurel sulfate, and cocamidopropyl betaine can strip your skin of its natural oils. Steer clear of body washes that contain these ingredients. Avoid a bodywash that lathers or foams a lot. The lathering that occurs when the body wash mixes with water can strip the natural oils on your skin and make it very dry. Go for a bodywash that lathers only a little bit. Avoid bodywashes that lather a lot when mixed with water. You should also avoid body-washes that advertise “foaming” action, as this will cause it to lather a lot when used. Use a small amount of bodywash in the shower or bath. Squeeze out a dime sized amount of bodywash, as you do not need much to clean your whole body. Avoid using too much bodywash at once, as this can irritate or dry out your skin. Take a warm shower or bath when you use the bodywash so you can wet and clean your entire body. Apply the bodywash to your body with a washcloth. Use a wet washcloth to apply the bodywash from head to toe. Gently rub your body with the washcloth to help clean your skin and remove dead skin cells. Avoid using just your hands to apply the bodywash, as it is more difficult to clean your entire body with just your hands. Make sure you rinse out the washcloth regularly to prevent germs and bacteria from accumulating. You can also replace the washcloth once a week. Stay away from using a loofah to apply the bodywash, as it can harbor bacteria and germs. It can also increase your chances of developing acne. Do not put the bodywash on your face. Bodywash is made for your body only. Use a facial cleanser for your face. Putting bodywash on your face can increase the risk of developing skin irritation and dry patches in this area. Rinse the bodywash off with warm water. Once you have cleaned your body with the bodywash, use warm water in the shower or bath to rinse it off. Make sure you get all the bodywash off of your skin. Having soap residue left on your skin can irritate and dry out your skin. Pat your body dry. Use a clean towel to gently pat your body until it is completely dry. Do not rub your body dry, as this can irritate your skin. Apply moisturizer after using bodywash. Keep your skin moisturized by putting on a moisturizer as soon as you've dried off from your shower or bath. Using a moisturizer after you have washed your body with bodywash will lock in moisture on your skin and prevent dry patches. Make sure you use a moisturizer that contains hydrating ingredients, such as shea butter, coconut butter, and oats. Apply moisturizer in areas that tend to get very dry, such as your knees, your elbows, your feet, and your hands. Switch to a gentler bodywash if your current bodywash dries out your skin. If you notice your bodywash is causing you to develop dry patches or irritated skin, try switching to a bodywash made for sensitive skin. Look for a bodywash that has more natural or hydrating ingredients. Talk to a dermatologist if you develop skin issues. If your skin becomes irritated, dry, or red due to the bodywash, see your dermatologist for guidance. You may be allergic to certain ingredients in bodywash or have skin that is too sensitive for conventional soaps. Your dermatologist may recommend a particular soap brand or a prescription bodywash to address your skin issues.	Look for a bodywash that contains hydrating ingredients. Get a bodywash that is fragrance and sulfate-free. Avoid a bodywash that lathers or foams a lot. Use a small amount of bodywash in the shower or bath. Apply the bodywash to your body with a washcloth. Do not put the bodywash on your face. Rinse the bodywash off with warm water. Pat your body dry. Apply moisturizer after using bodywash. Switch to a gentler bodywash if your current bodywash dries out your skin. Talk to a dermatologist if you develop skin issues.
https://www.wikihow.com/Take-Multiple-Choice-Tests	How to Take Multiple Choice Tests	To take a multiple choice test, try to answer each question without looking at the choices and then check to see if the answer you got is an option, which will keep you from second-guessing yourself. If you're not sure what the answer is, cross out any answers you know are wrong or that don't make sense to narrow down your choices. If you're still not sure, skip the question and come back to it later so you don't use up too much of your time. Even if you don't know the answer, still guess since you have a chance of getting it right.	Understand how multiple choice tests work. Multiple choice tests require that you pick an answer from a set of usually 3-5 choices. In other words, you only need to be able to recognize the correct answer. You will not need to come up with a word or paragraph of your own. However, knowing the information at a deeper level (such as memorizing definitions) can help you recognize the correct answer when you see it. Study the book(s). If you're being tested over books or chapters that you've been expected to read, spend some time with them and make sure you've read through them thoroughly. Re-learn the main ideas and the important arguments from the text and summarize them in your notes. If you're studying up the night before, don't waste time trying to re-read every word. You won't add anything. Instead, focus on retaining the big concepts from the book, the main points and themes. If you've taken good notes, underlined, or highlighted important passages, this will be much easier. Study actively. You can hit a wall pretty quickly while you're studying if you just read for a couple hours on end. It's hard to remember much of anything by cramming it in without doing anything active. Get up and move around, read out-loud while you study, and take lots of notes. The act of writing can help you retain and remember information more quickly. If you've written an idea, it's much more likely that you'll be able to recall it when you need to on the exam. Some studies show that studying in different locations can help you retain more information. Study one chapter in your bedroom, one in the basement, another at the library, etc. Your brain can channel the different concepts and connect them to those locations, making it easier to remember what you read. Try to take a practice test. Ask your teacher about the possibility of a sample test or an old version of the test on which you might practice. Also look in the textbook, which sometimes offers end-of-chapter reviews that include sample test questions or might even offer sample exams at the end of each chapter. Sometimes these are even more difficult than the regular test and will be a good check for your comprehension. Recreate the test environment as closely as possible. For example, if you will not be able to use your notes during an exam, practice answering questions without your notes. Time yourself to see how long it takes at a comfortable pace, and then try taking a sample within the time limit of the class. Eliminate distractions. Keep music turned off. Most tests are taken in complete silence, so study and practice in silence to prepare. Don't chat online or check Facebook while you're studying. Use 15 minutes of video game, Internet, or TV time as a reward for studying 45 minutes. You'll break up the monotony and end up getting more done if you're not distracted by something you'd rather be doing. Look over the test. Before answering any of the questions, look over each page to get an idea of how many questions there are, how many points they are worth, and if they are categorized by chapter or topic. This will give you some idea of how long it will take you to finish the exam. It will also help you pull from the right course material you studied. Read each question and answer set carefully. Make sure you understand what is being asked. Then look over each of the choices. This helps stop you from making a hasty choice because you did not give yourself a chance to see the correct answer. Try to answer the question without looking at the choices. Then see if the answer you think is correct is an option. Be careful of negatively worded questions. These include words like "not," "never," and "none." Questions like these can throw students off track, even if they know the material well. Eliminate wrong answers. As you look through answers, cross out those you know are incorrect. This limits the potential answers and increases your odds of choosing the correct one if you don't know it outright. Cross out any "throw away" choices. These are answers that are completely absurd or unfamiliar. They serve as fillers, simply to have a certain number of answers available. Treat each choice as a true-false question. Read the question with a particular answer in mind. Is it true? Or is it false? Look at the wording of the question and answers. Sometimes you can tell what the correct answer is by the tense of the word, such as a word that ends in "-ing" while all the rest of the choices end in "-ed." Come back to questions you are unsure about. Go ahead and mark the best choice, so you do not leave the question unanswered. Then mark that question by circling it or putting a star or question mark next to it. Work through the rest of the test. When you finish answering all the other questions, go back and try to answer the ones that caused you trouble the first time through the test. Pay attention as you take the rest of the test. Sometimes other questions will give you the answer you need to a question you are struggling with early on. Take questions at face value. Teachers rarely try to trick or deceive their students. Do not read too much into the question. Budget your time. As you work, make sure you keep an eye on the clock. Most multiple choice tests will have to be done in a given length of time, so make sure you save yourself enough to finish. Neither rush nor dally on the tough ones. Work smart. If you've got a 50 minute class and thirty questions, you'll know you need to be at least to number 15 by the time half the class has passed. If you're not, pick up the pace. If you need to transfer your definitive answers to an official answer sheet (such as a scantron), make sure you have enough time to do that in an unhurried manner. Around 5 minutes for every 10 questions is a good rule of thumb. Answer all questions. Even if you do not know an answer, you have a chance of getting it right simply by marking one of the choices. Otherwise, you automatically lose those points because you did not even bother to answer. Review your answers. If you have time left, look over the questions and the answers you chose. It is possible to misread or misunderstand a question the first time through, especially if you are in a hurry. Look at more than just the grade. A common mistake students make after getting a test back is looking at the grade and either celebrating or becoming depressed, then throwing it away to promptly forget the test entirely. Good or bad, look through it. See which questions you missed, see which questions you weren't sure about that you got right. Take some time to learn from the grade that you got and look for ways to improve your test-taking and your studying for next time. It's a good idea to save the tests for classes that you will also take finals for. Reviewing the tests is a great way to study for the final exam, and often many of the questions will be straight-up repeats of the information from the regular tests. Hang on to them. Talk to your teacher. If you're disappointed in your grade, make an appointment to talk to your teacher about it, not to demand a better grade or to be allowed to re-take the test, but just to find out how you might do better in the class. If you say, "I thought I was studying right, but I guess I didn't. What do you think I need to work on to be more successful?" your teacher will notice that you're taking the initiative to do more work. Talking to your teacher is always a good idea, but complaining about your grade never is. Make sure you find a calm attitude and make an appointment to discuss your grade with your teacher when you're chilled out. Relax. Lots of students like to compare grades with other students in the class. Try to avoid this, both when you do well and when you do poorly. It isn't anyone else's business who got what and who's "smarter" than who. Taking tests is a skill that comes naturally to some and proves more difficult for others, who may be just as bright and skilled. Focus on improving your average scores. You don't have to get an A+ every time. Even Einstein got low grades every now and then. Focus, instead, on improving steadily. A B should feel like a congressional medal of honor at the end of the semester if you started out getting Ds. Celebrate! It's often common for students to get great grades early in the semester and slowly trail off throughout. Try to be consistent, putting in the same amount of hard work all throughout the semester. Don't let those good early efforts go to waste.	Understand how multiple choice tests work. Study the book(s). Study actively. Try to take a practice test. Eliminate distractions. Look over the test. Read each question and answer set carefully. Eliminate wrong answers. Come back to questions you are unsure about. Budget your time. Answer all questions. Review your answers. Look at more than just the grade. Talk to your teacher. Relax. Focus on improving your average scores.
https://www.wikihow.com/Act-During-a-Fire-Drill	How to Act During a Fire Drill	The safest way to respond during a fire drill is to stop what you're doing right away and walk calmly to the closest exit. Close the door after everyone's out and leave the lights on to help firefighters see. Check under doors for smoke before you open them and use the stairs, not an elevator, as you leave the building. Move a safe distance away and keep the sidewalks clear for firefighters.	Stay calm. Do not panic when you hear the fire alarm. Also, it's important to stay quiet so you can hear any instructions. In fact, it's important to be quiet and calm the whole time the fire drill is happening, not just when it starts. Treat the alert as if it were a real fire. Though you may think the fire alarm is just for practice, you should always treat it as there actually is a fire. You have to practice the drill seriously to learn the proper procedure so that when a fire does happen, you won't panic. In fact, even if a drill is scheduled, something could have happened to cause a real emergency. Always treat the drill as if it were the real thing. Stop what you're doing. When you hear the alarm, you must stop anything you are doing at the time. Don't take time to finish a sentence on your paper or send an email. Don't take time to gather your things. Respond to the alarm immediately. Start moving out of the building. Consider where the nearest exit is. Leave the room you are in going in that direction. Try to be as orderly as possible as you leave the room. Line up to exit the room. Don't start running. If possible, know the route to the nearest fire exit before a fire drill happens. It's always a good idea to check for your route when you're in a new building, especially one you will spend a good deal of time in. For instance, hotels are required to have the fire exit on the back of your hotel door. Under no circumstances should you ever use an elevator in an emergency evacuation. Close your door. If you are the last person in a room, close the door behind you. Make sure it doesn't lock, however. When you close the door, it helps slow the fire because not as much oxygen can get in the room as quickly. It also blocks smoke and heat from entering other rooms as much. Leave the lights on. Do not turn the lights off as you exit the room. Leaving the lights on will help firefighters see better. Move to the nearest exit. Go along the prescribed route for evacuating the building. If you don't know where the nearest exit is, look for "Exit" signs as you move down the hallways. These signs will usually be in red (or green in the UK) and sometimes will be lighted. Check doors for heat. When you're in a real fire, you must check doors for heat as you come up to them. Look for smoke coming under the door, and place your hand near the door to see if it is radiating heat. If you see neither of these signs, try lightly touching the door handle to see if it is hot. In a real fire, if you find any of these signs, you must go another route. Take the stairs. You should not use elevators during a fire drill. During a real fire, elevators are used by the firefighters to help fight the fire. Plus, elevators can be dangerous during a fire. In addition, stairways are usually pressurized, meaning they will not be as smoky as other areas. Watch for "smoke" signs. Sometimes, the people doing the drill will put up "smoke" signs in certain hallways to simulate what happens in a real fire. If you see a smoke sign, you need to find an alternative route out of the building. If that's the only way out, practice crawling low. When there's smoke, getting down low can help you see better. Clear the sidewalks. Make sure to leave the sidewalks clear for the firefighters to do their work. If there are too many people clumped on the sidewalks, firefighters cannot get through. Be sure to listen for people in authority giving directions. Teachers or your bosses will likely be looking to take a head count, so they will want to get everyone in the same area, which is why it's important to stay quiet. Move to a safe distance. If there really is a fire, the building could eventually collapse. You should move a safe distance away from the building. Generally, across the street is fine. Wait for the all-clear. Don't assume that because the fire alarm has stopped, you can re-enter the building. Wait until the firefighters or someone else in charge tells you it's fine to go back inside. Once you hear that, you can resume normal activities.	Stay calm. Treat the alert as if it were a real fire. Stop what you're doing. Start moving out of the building. Close your door. Leave the lights on. Move to the nearest exit. Check doors for heat. Take the stairs. Watch for "smoke" signs. Clear the sidewalks. Move to a safe distance. Wait for the all-clear.