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[header] How to dye your hair rose gold [title] Purchase the proper supplies. [step] If you have dark hair, you will need to lift the color before applying any rose hues. While your hair doesn't need to be platinum for this to work, the rose color will not show up on brown hair.
You will need to reach a golden color before you can do anything else. [substeps] You can purchase a bleaching kit at your local beauty supply store.
[header] How to be a christian when your spouse is an atheist [title] Know that atheists are people just like christians. [step] Some are nice, some are not. Some are happy and successful, some are not.
Never assume anything about a person because of their religion, spirituality, or lack thereof. [title] Continue to attend church regularly on your own.
[header] How to make a shaving cream for men [title] Get 1 bar of moisturizing soap and 1 bar of regular soap. [title] Grate them into a large stainless steel pot. [title] Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of castor oil to the soap mixture.
[title] Add just enough distilled water to the mixture so that the grated soap starts to stick together when stirred. [title] Over low heat, continue stirring the soap mixture until everything is combined and the water begins to evaporate.
[header] How to stop sweet cravings [title] Watch for emotional triggers. [step] Sweet cravings are triggered because you are hungry. Often these cravings are emotionally triggered.
Think about the last time you started craving sweets. What were you feeling? Maybe bored, stressed, lonely, celebratory, or worried? It is helpful to understand any emotional triggers in order to create the best plan to address those sweet cravings.
[header] How to have fun being naked [title] Create a self-love routine. [step] Establish a routine that helps you feel good about yourself. This can be anything--doing your hair, nails, or wearing something that compliments your body.
[substeps] These tasks do not have to be body related. They simply need to be tasks that help you feel better about yourself.
[header] How to throw a teenage ballet sleepover party [title] Invite all the girls in your class if you can. [step] If not, select the ones who are your friends. [substeps] Be aware that some classmates may feel left out.
[title] Set a definite date and time slot. [step] Pre-teenage and teenage girl's schedules tend to fill up at a rapid pace and if you don't set a definite time and date they might start making other plans! [title] Make the invitations or buy some.
[header] How to cook ground turkey [title] Heat a skillet. [step] Put the skillet over medium heat for at least five minutes before you start, so it gets entirely heated. [title] Remove the ground turkey from the packaging and blot it dry with a paper towel.
[step] Removing excess surface moisture will help the meat to brown. [title] Add two tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil to the skillet.
[header] How to reduce financial risk [title] Familiarize yourself with the different types of risk. [step] Most financial risk can be categorized as either systematic or non-systematic. Systematic risk affects an entire economy and all of the businesses within it; an example of systematic risk would be losses due to a recession.
Non-systematic risks are those that vary between companies or industries. These risks can be minimized through careful planning.
[header] How to open hair roots [title] Choose a quality shampoo made with natural ingredients. [step] Pick a shampoo containing mostly natural ingredients such as olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil, honey, and aloe. Avoid shampoos with a long lists of products you do not recognize.
Extra chemicals can irritate hair, leading to clogged roots. [substeps] If you see a stylist regularly, ask them for a recommendation.
[header] How to get perfect eyebrows [title] Find the place where your brows should begin. [step] Finding just the right spot for your inner brows to start is key to creating perfect brows, since starting too far in could throw off the balance of your face. To figure out where your inner brows should start, use the following technique : [substeps] As a general starting point, take a pencil or other long, thin instrument and line it up with the inside corner of your eye.
The place where the instrument overlaps your brow is where it should begin. Mark the spot by making a dot there with an eyeliner pencil.
[header] How to get skinny [title] Calculate your body mass index (bmi) before you lose weight. [step] Weight alone isn't an indication of overall health. Your age, height, and history of injury and illness all play a role in determining health.
Bmi is a basic calculation of your weight in pounds/kilograms, divided by your height in feet/meters squared, which is used to determine whether or not you need to lose weight. Do the calculation yourself, or plug your number into a bmi calculator.
[header] How to start a game like eve online [title] Patience is a virtue. [step] For the first few days, it can't be helped to feel being overwhelmed. Just stick with it, and be patient.
Sooner or later you will get accustomed to the rules of space [title] Eve online has a 14-day trial period. [step] Make use of this free time in understanding and exploring the game.
[header] How to remedy common problems with making injera [title] If you cannot find teff (the main ingredient in injera), consider substituting barley or millet. [substeps] If you can't find teff at your grocery store, first see if your city has a whole foods or a natural/health food store. If even that is not available, then you can easily order teff online.
[title] If you cannot find a sourdough starter, either order one online, or make one yourself. [step] It's really not hard, and any sourdough starter will do for injera.
[header] How to use cayenne for back pain [title] Purchase capsicum plasters. [step] " capsicum plasters " are essentially patches that contain capsaicin. These patches can be purchased at most pharmacies or online.
They are adhesive on one side, and are applied to the skin in order to relieve back pain. These plasters are often sold in packages of three.
[header] How to motivate yourself to do something unpleasant [title] Find the " why. [step] " why is this task important? What will it help you achieve? Mentally reframe the unpleasant task as a necessary stepping stone to a better future. By focusing on the benefits you'll get from completing the task, you might find that it's easier to motivate yourself.
[substeps] For instance, maybe you don't feel like working on an essay due for your college english course. Reframing the task could help you acknowledge that doing it will get you one step closer to finishing the course.
[header] How to keep a goal journal [title] Choose where you'll write. [step] Pick a notebook, a computer file, or whatever else you want to use for your goal journal. Make sure it's something you feel comfortable writing in and that you can have available to you when you need it.
[substeps] There are a number of companies that make journals specifically designed to be used as goal journals. Use one of these if you find the formatting works for you.
[header] How to chat on badoo [title] Open google play store on your android phone. [step] Just click on the google play store icon found in your device's home screen, or in its app drawer. [title] Search for badoo.
[step] On the google play store screen, the search option will be on the top right corner. Tap on the magnifying-glass icon, and then type " badoo " into the search bar.
[header] How to wear a watch [title] Don't wear a watch with a face that is too big. [step] Watch faces are measured in millimeters. Men's watches average between 34 mm-50 mm, although they can be larger.
You should never wear a watch bigger than 50 mm, at most, but 34 mm-40 mm is standard and ideal for both men and women. [title] Decide on which wrist you want to wear your watch.
[header] How to wear a beret [title] Tuck the brim under the beret. [step] Every beret has a brim that fits snug on your head and holds the beret in place. Tuck the brim up and under the excess fabric of the beret.
Then puff out the fabric of the beret so it hides the edge of the beret. Tilt the beret to 1 side, with the front of the beret pulled down to your eyebrow.
[header] How to get rid of bumps after waxing [title] Keep the area clean. [step] It's important that you keep the waxed area clean, especially during the first few days following a wax. Sweat and dirt can get trapped on freshly waxed skin, contributing to the development of those pesky bumps.
Try showering at least once a day and making sure you clean the waxed area thoroughly during your shower. [title] Exfoliate daily to treat ingrown hairs.
[header] How to be a squidminder intern [title] Express your interest. [step] Think about the following questions and submit your answers in this questionnaire :. [title] Be open minded to what being an " intern " means.
[step] In squidminders, interns are encouraged to be very self-directed, developing their own goals and activities. How genuinely interested are you in exploring the possibilities of your mind and others around you? This includes trying to help people develop skills for maximizing quality of life.
[header] How to do scene hair without cutting it [title] Dampen your hair. [step] You can hop into the shower and get it wet, or you can spritz it with water until it is damp. If you decided to wet your hair in the shower, you may want to towel-dry it off until it is no longer dripping.
[title] Apply a volumizing mousse, focusing on the roots. [step] One of the important aspects of scene hair is volume and poof.
[header] How to take hair extensions out [title] Gather all of your hair into a ponytail. [step] Take all of your natural hair as well as any extensions and pull them together into one or two hair ties or big hair clips at the top of your head. If you can, try to group your natural hair and your extensions in separate clips.
[title] Separate a section of your hair from the ponytail. [step] It will be too overwhelming to try and rip out all of your extensions at once, so you want to pull out separate rows of hair at a time.
[header] How to get rid of laugh lines [title] Use moisturizers daily. [step] Using moisturizer can help hydrate your skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, including those around your mouth. For the best results, use skin moisturizer that contains collagen, which can help plump up and repair your skin.
[title] Apply skin exfoliants on a regular basis. [step] Exfoliating can help remove dead skin cells to reveal the healthier, younger skin cells that lie beneath and reduce fine lines caused by laughing and smiling.
[header] How to change your image [title] Think about the way people see you now. [step] Before you can come up with the right new image, put some thought into the image other people have of you now. Reflect on your many interactions and how others often regard you.
Identifying your existing image is the first step to making a gradual shift. [substeps] Ask yourself: what kind of things do people tend to say about you? What are some of your best qualities, according to your friends? See yourself from someone else's eyes.
[header] How to attend family counseling [title] Have a talk. [step] Getting loved ones to attend family counseling together might take some effort and organization. Whether you're trying to convince your spouse, your parents, or your siblings, you'll first need to have a frank talk.
Ask your loved ones to sit down so you can communicate your desire with them. [substeps] Let your loved ones know that you want to have an important talk, i.e.
[header] How to obtain ebook resale rights inexpensively [title] Understand regular resell rights. [step] When someone creates a product or writes some material, they have the right to control what happens to their creation. One of their options is to give or sell " resell rights.
" (the words " resell " and " resale " are used interchangeably, but " resell " is the more commonly used word. ) in this case, we are talking about ebooks.
[header] How to cuff jeans [title] Look at pictures of different cuff styles. [step] In case you hadn't noticed, cuffs are everywhere, in many different forms. Do research in fashion magazines or online, or simply notice how other people are cuffing their jeans.
[title] Find a cuff that works for you. [step] Factors to consider include the width and weight of your jeans, the type of footwear you expect to pair with them, and whether you want a cuff that adds length to your silhouette.
[header] How to spend more time in nature as a family [title] Go to a park. [step] Do an online search to find local parks. Whether it's a smaller local park or a larger national park, a day-trip is an excellent way to spend a couple of hours outdoors with your family.
If you have young kids, consider taking them to a place that has activities, such as a playground, to maintain their attention. [substeps] If there are no parks near you, you can plan a camping trip in your own backyard.
[header] How to recognize implantation bleeding [title] Consider the timing. [step] This type of bleeding during pregnancy usually occurs 6 to 12 days after conception--close to the time when the next menstrual cycle is expected. Ask yourself when was the last time you had sex.
If more than a month or two has passed, then it's unlikely that what you're seeing is implantation bleeding. [substeps] Since implantation bleeding may be confused with the normal menstrual cycle, some women are surprised to discover their pregnancy is a month further along than they originally estimated.
[header] How to change a heavy flow menstrual pad [title] Get the right sized pad. [step] Most women need to change their pads, which are also called maxi pads or sanitary napkins, every few hours. If you have to change your pad more than every 3-4 hours, get a pad made for heavier periods.
[substeps] Explore the different shapes and sizes of pads available for heavier periods. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to suggest a product that can best absorb your flow.
[header] How to reduce swollen fingers [title] Understand that swelling can be caused by any number of scenarios. [step] Knowing the medical reasons behind the swelling will help you plan a treatment for your swelling. [substeps] Swelling caused by injury.
Injury is one of the most common culprits. Liquids such as blood accumulate in the affected area, causing swelling.
[header] How to decorate a large living room [title] Take a quiz online to find your style. [step] Go online and simply search " decor style quizzes " in order to get some direction. These quizzes will determine your personal style by having you choose between different rooms, accessories, and pieces of furniture.
As you take the quiz, reflect on whether or not you could see yourself relaxing and/or entertaining guests in each space. Some styles that these quizzes may determine you have include : [substeps] Happy modern warm industrial eclectic collector classic glam [title] Look on pinterest and in magazines for inspiration.
[header] How to plan your retirement [title] Determine your planned retirement age. [step] The age at which you will retire has a large impact on your retirement planning. While it is impossible to know, especially early on, when exactly you will retire, planning for a certain age can help guide your decisions.
For social security purposes, your retirement age can be either be after or before your " full " retirement age. However, you will not receive any benefits until age 62.
[header] How to look sexy in the morning [title] Take a warm bath. [step] For healthy skin, make sure your nighttime bath or shower is warm, not hot. If it's too hot, it can strip your skin.
Plus, make sure you don't scrub your skin too much, as it can irritate it. Make sure you pick a gentle soap for your skin.
[header] How to have fun with your kids on a budget [title] Give everyone a job * they will enjoy so no one feels like they are working. [substeps] Younger kids can mix cold dishes, salads and batters. Older kids can help you prepare new cooked recipes and peel and slice vegetables.
[title] Do activities involving sweets (like baking cookies) are always hits. [title] Let your child pick out a new fresh fruit or vegetable at the grocery store once a week.
[header] How to use netflix codes [title] Find the most recent list of codes. [step] Netflix has a very long list of four to six digit codes that help you browse for very specific types of films. The list of codes is changing all the time, so type in " netflix codes " into a search engine to find the most recent list.
[substeps] The sites what's on netflix and netflixcodes.me keep updated lists of codes. [title] Browse the codes to find a movie genre.
[header] How to care for acrylic nails [title] Keep your nails as dry as possible. [step] You don't want your acrylic overlays lifting, which is exactly what happens if your hands and nails are constantly wet. To keep your overlays from lifting, try : [substeps] Drying your hands thoroughly with a cloth or paper towel whenever you wash your hands, step out of the shower, or go swimming.
Wearing rubber or latex gloves whenever you're doing the dishes. Dusting your hands with a bit of baby powder if you have naturally moist hands.
[header] How to print transparencies [title] Find transparencies. [step] Transparencies are a plastic film that you'll need to find or purchase. If you're printing for your school or office, they may have transparencies you can use for business or school purposes.
However, if not, you'll need to purchase some from a office supply store, teacher supply store, or big box store. [substeps] Make sure you find the right kind for your printer.
[header] How to massage someone's hand [title] Massage one hand at a time. [step] Follow the steps listed below on one hand first, and then repeat the process on the other hand. A good hand massage should take about 5 minutes per hand.
[title] Have the person sit or stand in front of you. [step] You should be able to comfortably reach her hands.
[header] How to add friends on snapchat [title] Find out your friend's username. [step] The main way people add each other in snapchat is by trading usernames. This allows you to add people that aren't in your phone's contact list.
There is no way to add someone to snapchat using an email address or real name. You'll need to ask the person what their snapchat username is.
[header] How to write a descriptive paragraph [title] Make sure to choose a meaningful person, place, or thing. [step] Before you begin your paragraph, you have to be sure to pick something that is worth describing. If you want to describe a character, make sure the person is interesting in some way.
If you want to describe an object, make sure it has some deeper meaning beyond itself so you have enough to write about. If you pick a place, make sure you can describe it in a unique way that can capture a reader's attention.
[header] How to bathe with sea salt [title] Give yourself enough time to take a 15 to 20 minute bath. [step] Baths are not like showers, which are often rushed. Instead, they are meant to take longer, so that the body and mind can relax.
To get the most benefit from your bath, plan on spending 15 to 20 minutes in the water. [substeps] Take a salt bath in the evening if you want to treat insomnia.
[header] How to calm down an autistic person [title] If the person is verbal, ask them what is bothering them. [step] If it's an advertisement on a television, or a loud noise, take them away from the area (move them somewhere quiet). [substeps] During severe sensory overload, people who are ordinarily verbal may suddenly lose the ability to speak.
This is due to severe overstimulation, and will pass with relaxation time. If someone has lost the ability to speak, ask only yes/no questions that they can answer with thumbs up/thumbs down.
[header] How to sue for asbestos exposure [title] Search for attorneys near you. [step] You may end up having to file your lawsuit in a different state. However, start the process by finding an experienced attorney practicing where you live who specializes in asbestos lawsuits.
[substeps] If you are still in contact with coworkers who also were exposed to asbestos, talking to them can be a good place to start. If any of them have successfully sued for asbestos exposure, they may be able to recommend the attorney they used.
[header] How to make hot glue sandals [title] Choose a work area. [step] It should be well ventilated. If that is not an option, an outside area with a plug may also suit your fancy.
The area should also be able to be cleaned easily. Once you find your workspace, get your materials ready.
[header] How to set up a hissing cockroach house [title] Find a decent size tank depending on how many cockroaches you have. [step] Cockroaches will eat anything, they are omnivorous, this means they eat both fruit and meat. Cockroach's love bananas and fish food.
They will appreciate fresh veg and fruit every so often and will also eat dry dog food. Use a small little bowl or a jam jar lid as a sort of plate for their food.
[header] How to do 3d nail art [title] Create two oval shapes. [step] Dip your brush into the acrylic liquid first and then into the acrylic powder to form an acrylic ball. Place the ball on the nail or on a nonstick sheet of plastic or on a piece of aluminum foil.
Use the brush to shape the ball into an oval. Then, use the brush to form the rounded edges into two pointed ends.
[header] How to roast poblano peppers [title] Rinse the peppers but keep them whole. [step] Pat them dry with paper towels. Do not cut them before roasting.
Poblano peppers should always be roasted whole. [title] Set your grill to medium or medium-high heat.
[header] How to wear thigh high socks [title] Prepare to be daring. [step] Thigh high socks are inherently bold and definitely lean toward the sexy side of chic fashion, even if you carefully plan the rest of your outfit around them. Don't be too surprised if you raise a few eyebrows when you slip them on.
Fashion is a mode of self expression and it shouldn't matter what people's eyebrows do. [substeps] That being said, there are definitely ways to wear thigh high socks without looking trashy.
[header] How to smoke in your house without your parents finding out [title] Find a private place to smoke it. [step] If at all possible, make it an outdoor spot. Part of the garage, or an area under your deck are both good choices.
If an outdoor spot isn't an option, you can use the bathroom. [substeps] A bedroom isn't a great spot to smoke if you're trying to hide it.
[header] How to cross the street [title] Cross only at designated crosswalks. [step] Look for painted lines on the roadway that indicate a safe crosswalk that allows pedestrians to cross the street. In the united states, these will always be painted in white and perpendicular to the street.
If you are in another country, you may have a different system in place; check with your local transportation department for more information. [substeps] Some crosswalks use several rectangular " blocks " of paint to indicate where you should walk across, while others use two parallel lines to designate the crossing area.
[header] How to clean a nose ring [title] Get the necessary supplies. [step] If you don't have cotton balls, or want to try another cleaning method, you can create a little saline solution to clean the area of bacteria. Here's what you'll need : [substeps] A small cup anti-bacterial hand soap 1/2 tsp.
Sea salt 1/2 cup warm water cotton swabs [title] Wash your hands with antibacterial soap. [step] Only touch your piercing with recently cleaned hands.
[header] How to get rid of permanent coontails in your hair [title] Buy a high-quality bleach that can get rid of the darkest color in your coontails. [step] Some good products include manic panic. [title] Prepare half of the bleach and set the rest aside.
[step] You'll use the rest of it in a little bit, so don't throw it away. [title] Separate the coontail from the rest of your hair.
[header] How to have fun in a hotel room [title] Play board or card games. [step] If you're not alone in the hotel room, and especially if you're there with children, a board game can be a lot of fun. [substeps] Even if you're alone, you could play a game.
If you have a deck of cards, try solitaire! You could also play solitaire online. There are many card games you can play if other people are in the room, like poker or gin rummy.
[header] How to make sour cream coffee cake [title] Preheat the oven. [step] To ensure that the oven is hot enough to bake the coffee cake, it's important to preheat it. Set the temperature to 350 degrees fahrenheit (177 degrees celsius), and allow it to heat fully.
[substeps] Keep an eye on the oven so you know when it's fully preheated. Most models with flash an indicator light and/or beep to alert you.
[header] How to avoid losing baby shoes [title] Measure your baby's feet. [step] You can do this yourself or you can take your baby to a shoe salesman for help. Your baby's shoes will be less likely to fall off if they fit properly.
Here is an easy way to measure your baby's feet : [substeps] Stand your baby up on a piece of paper and trace their foot with a marker. Measure the tracing from the heel to the longest toe.
[header] How to read a book for school and enjoy it [title] Figure out what type of book you like. [step] Think back to the books you have enjoyed. Make a list of the books you've loved.
What genre, and author was that book from? Was it written in the first, second or third person? Focus on what made you enjoy these book. [title] Before picking out your book, look back onto the list of books you may have made earlier.
[header] How to teach your toddler to sit still [title] Practice sitting still. [step] Sitting still does not come naturally to most toddlers, but you can practice the skill at home. To start, have your toddler sit in your lap for one full minute.
Challenge your child to sit as still as possible. Gradually lengthen the time until your child can sit still for longer stretches.
[header] How to do ombre (dip dye) hair at home [title] Start with a 1 day old hair. [step] Starting with a two day old hair really can protect your hair from extreme damaging. Why? When you don't wash your hair for 1 day, you will notice that your hair is oily and greasy.
This is good because that oil can protect your hair from the harshness of the bleach. [title] Change your clothes into something you don't care about.
[header] How to part your hair for your face shape [title] Look at length versus width. [step] A deciding factor in finding your face shape is whether your face is longer than it is wide or wider than it is long. [substeps] Use a flexible measuring tape or string to measure.
Measure the length from the top of your hairline to your chin, and measure width all the way across your face at the level of the bridge of your nose. Also measure the width of the top of your hairline and the width across your jaw.
[header] How to report an assault [title] Gather information and witnesses. [step] Write down an account of everything that happened as soon as practical after the assault. [substeps] Make a record of the entire event, including the circumstances surrounding it or leading up to it, as soon as possible after it happened so the events are as fresh as possible in your mind.
Talk to anyone around who saw what happened and ask if they'll be willing to testify on your behalf. Take pictures of any injuries you have as soon as you can after the altercation occurred and as they develop.
[header] How to tighten face skin [title] Do " the lion face " pose for at least one minute. [step] This exercise tightens and tones all the muscles in your face to help you look younger. [substeps] Close your eyes and inhale slowly while scrunching your facial features as tightly as possible.
Exhale and stick out your tongue as far as it can go. Open your eyes wide and raise your eyebrows.
[header] How to do a quiff for women [title] Gather the hair at the top of your head. [step] The section needs to start at your forehead and go back towards your crown. It needs to be the same width as your eyebrows at the front, and end in a u-shaped curve in the back, rather than a v-shaped point.
[substeps] Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to create neat and even parts. This method works the best with jaw-length hair.
[header] How to avoid smile lines [title] Wear sunscreen. [step] When you're out in the sun, you should protect your skin with a broad spectrum (uva and uvb) sunscreen that's at least spf 30. It's also a good idea to pick a sunscreen with a physical blocking agent, such as zinc oxide.
[substeps] It also helps to put on a wide-brimmed hat to block out the rays. Don't just put on sunscreen when you're headed to the pool.
[header] How to prepare okra [title] Obtain the okra. [step] You can buy okra from many fruit and vegetable suppliers. Make sure that the okra is fresh.
[substeps] While it may be difficult to harvest your own okra, it is possible and proves inexpensive. [title] Choose okra that is evenly green and about 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm) long.
[header] How to have glowing skin and perfect lips [title] Cleanse your skin every morning and night using a gentle cleanser. [step] Make sure your cleanser is suited to your skin type. [title] Using a soft towel, pat your face dry.
[step] Do not rub as it could lead to irritation. Even better, leave your skin to dry naturally.
[header] How to wear minimalist jewelry [title] Pick simple, clean pieces. [step] When it comes to minimalist jewelry, you don't want to get too fussy. However, you don't want to make it so simple that it's boring.
The key is picking pieces that make a statement while still being minimal, such as single stone in a clean setting dangling off a necklace or set in a ring. A single pearl on slim silver band can be this type of statement piece.
[header] How to send a tweet from an iphone [title] Download the twitter app for your iphone. [substeps] Open the app store from your iphone's home screen. Click the " search " tab at the bottom and search for twitter.
Click " twitter " from the search results and click the " free " button followed by the " install " button to download the app to your device. You will be prompted to enter your apple id.
[header] How to use kohl's cash [title] Look for kohl's cash promotional periods. [step] You can only earn kohl's cash during certain promotional periods, although these usually happen frequently. To find out when kohl's is running a promotion, check its website, look for flyers in the mail, or look for advertisements in kohl's stores.
[title] Make the required purchases at kohl's. [step] To earn kohl's cash rewards, you typically have to make purchases in a kohl's store or through its website that total over a certain dollar amount.
[header] How to do the splits in a week or less [title] Do a v-stretch, aka straddle stretch. [step] This stretch targets your hamstrings, inner thigh, lower back, and calves (but only if you can reach your toes). To do the v-stretch : [substeps] Sit down on the floor and spread your legs into a wide v-shape.
Place your feet against the wall if this helps you to achieve a deeper stretch. Keeping your back as straight as possible, lean to the right and try to touch your right toes with your hands.
[header] How to reduce stress when you have young teens [title] Accept your teen. [step] Traditionally, parents tend to see themselves as knowing more than their child, with a responsibility to guide the child through daily life. As a child becomes a teen, however, he or she learns to function more autonomously and wants more independence.
The more you try and control your teen, the more likely pushback will become. Then, the gap between teen and parent can widen when a teen's desire to live more autonomously is not met.
[header] How to deal with a bereavement as a teen [title] Never be afraid to cry. [step] Crying is good for you. It helps you let go of some of the hurt or anger you may have.
You shouldn't feel weak or silly while crying. After all this shows that you loved the person and that they were important to you.
[header] How to do winged eyeliner [title] Prep your eyelid with concealer or primer. [step] Use a light pencil eyeliner to draw a thin line as close to your upper lash line as possible. The line should be as thin as possible.
This acts as a base for your winged eyeliner. [substeps] Start from the inner corner of your eye and work toward the outer corner.
[header] How to care for straight hair [title] Shampoo and condition medium-to-thick straight hair 2-3 times per week. [step] Naturally straight hair that has a medium or thick texture can be shampooed 2-3 times per week, or every other day if you're very active. [substeps] Use a regular or hydrating shampoo, or shampoo for color-treated hair if you use color in your hair.
[title] Shampoo naturally fine, straight hair every day if it's oily. [step] A drawback of naturally straight, fine hair is that it can become oily quickly.
[header] How to ease a child's fear of the water [title] Talk with your child about why they're afraid. [step] Understanding your child's fear is essential for helping them work through it. Ask your child what in particular scares them about the water.
Are they afraid of sinking? Does it make them uneasy to watch bathwater go down the drain? [substeps] Many children develop a fear of the water after having a bad experience, such as accidentally getting water up their nose. Once you know where your child's fear is coming from, you can find ways to help them cope with the particular situation that scares them.
[header] How to work quads without weights [title] Lie on the floor on your right side. [step] Make sure your lower body, from waist to ankle, is completely straight. The leg raise is well suited for working the stabilizer muscles in your quads, such as the rectus femoris.
[title] Place your left arm forward, resting your palm on the ground. [step] This will help you stay balanced throughout the exercise.
[header] How to blend and create a new family through open adoption [title] Contact and work with an adoption agency that performs open adoptions. [step] Open adoptions are where the adopted child knows his birth parents and family along with his adoptive family. [title] Realize finding the right adoptive family is much like courtship.
[step] Once you meet the " right " family the magic will happen. Try to find a family that has similar values and outlook as yours.
[header] How to keep weeds out of your vegetable garden [title] Cut with a sharp hoe. [step] A sharpened hoe blade allows you to sever the weeds without having to bend over or crouch. Swing the blade against the weed near the base, then leave the weed to decompose.
If vegetables are already growing, a thin-bladed " onion hoe " may be easiest to maneuver without damaging the useful plants. [substeps] If the weed already has visible seed pods or seed heads, pull these off before you cut, and discard them in a trash can covered or far away from your garden.
[header] How to tie wrap pants [title] Roll up the fabric if the pants are too long. [step] Hold your wrap pants at waist level to check the length. If the fabric is dragging on the floor or you feel like you could trip on it, you'll want to roll it up.
Try rolling the fabric once or twice to shorten the length. Once you tie the first set of strings on your pants, the rolls will stay in place.
[header] How to check your psat score [title] Wait six to eight weeks after you take the exam. [step] The psat scores are released a couple of months after you take the psat. The psat is given in october, so the results are usually available the beginning of december.
Schools generally get the scores a week before they are released online. [title] Find the access code on your exam score report.
[header] How to fix nicotine stained fingers [title] Exfoliate your skin. [step] Dampen your skin by soaking your fingers in water for a few minutes, but not long enough for the skin to prune. Use a nail file, pumice stone, body brush, salt scrub, or sugar scrub to sand away some of the nicotine stains on your fingers.
Use gentle pressure to rub the grit onto the yellowed area of your fingers just until the stain looks faded. [substeps] Do not rub your finger for more than a few seconds since it can cause irritation.
[header] How to set realistic goals [title] Think about what you want to achieve. [step] The first step in setting any goal is deciding what you want. Most people have a general sense of things they want.
It might be happiness, health, wealth, or a better relationship with your spouse. Your first tasks is translating that into some things you'd like to actually accomplish.
[header] How to be a pacifist [title] Being a pacifist is not about the label. [step] If you want to be a pacifist, it's good to start with identifying your reasons why. Try not to jump into it for status or being able to tell all your friends that you've become a non-violent person.
[title] Starting with simple changes, like not hoovering up bugs on the carpet but letting them out, are small yet effective ways of including pacifism into your life. [title] Try to read up on the jainist, buddhist or hindu principles of ahimsa.
[header] How to wear rings [title] Use a ring-sizer to find the appropriate size for a ring. [step] Ring-sizers are plastic sheets with a variety of different sizes on them, which you can slide your finger into to find an appropriate fit. These are available at every jewelry counter for sizing rings.
[substeps] Your ring should fit your finger comfortably. It needs to be snug enough so that it stays on, but loose enough to slide off at the knuckle.
[header] How to order a free watchtower bible [title] Fill out the bible study request form. [step] To complete this form, you will need some information about yourself. You will need both background information (your name, gender, and preferred language) and contact information (your nation, phone number, and address).
Don't forget to include the best time for the jehovah's witnesses to contact you. Click the " please contact me " button when you're finished filling out the requisite info.
[header] How to handle the terrible twos [title] Start teaching good behaviors as soon as possible. [step] You will want to start teaching your child good, healthy behaviors and responses to stimulus as early as you possibly can. When you see them developing bad behaviors, don't let those behaviors slide or dismiss it as something that they'll grow out of.
Tell them that what they did was wrong or bad and then show them a better way to act. [substeps] You also want to always model good behavior, in order to help your child learn.
[header] How to wear over the knee boots [title] Put on an oversized sweater and scarf. [step] Over-the-knee boots can be difficult to wear during cold weather because they can't be worn with bulky pants. Instead of opting for only thin clothing, wear bulky clothing over skinny pants, leggings, or tights.
Wear a thick, oversized sweater or sweater dress. Pair a large scarf with the sweater and your basic outfit is complete.
[header] How to bottle feed a newborn [title] Choose the right formula. [step] You should choose a formula that is iron-fortified. Though low-iron formulas are available due to the belief that iron makes babies gassy and constipated, this belief has been disproved by studies.
The iron-fortified formula will help your baby build strength. [substeps] Consult your pediatrician if you have any concerns about your baby's health, such as thinking your baby may be lactose intolerant because it runs in your family.
[header] How to bond with your newborn when you have postpartum depression [title] Talk to your baby. [step] One good way to bond with your baby is through verbal communication. Babies learn and respond to your voice.
This means that you should talk to your baby throughout the day. It can be any type of communication you feel comfortable doing as long as you are looking at your baby and using your voice.
[header] How to go from dark brown to blonde [title] Start with healthy hair. [step] Going from dark brown to blonde requires an application of bleach. If you bleach hair that's dry or processed, you risk damaging the hair further and even breaking it at the shaft.
To get your hair ready for bleaching, follow these basic rules in the months leading up to your dyeing session : [substeps] Wash your hair with chemical-free shampoo every three days or so. Chemicals can be abrasive, causing hair damage.
[header] How to cut v shaped layers [title] Start with dry hair that's parted down the center. [step] This method will focus on cutting hair on someone else. Ask the other person to show you how long they would like their layers and how much hair they want cut.
[title] Section off the top of your client's hair. [step] This section needs to span the width of their forehead.
[header] How to make studying the bible more interesting for young teens [title] Start off with a quick game. [step] A game can wake everyone up and break the ice. The game doesn't even have to relate to the same topic as the bible study; however, it can add a fun element to the lesson, if it does.
[substeps] If you want to play a game that relates to the lesson, try to incorporate the main theme of the story topic into the game. For instance, if your bible passage has to do with trusting god, consider doing trust falls using " spotters " to push them back up for instance.
[header] How to make good use of a bad mood [title] Think about whether your bad mood is caused by stress. [step] Many bad moods are caused by stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed. If you notice a bad mood coming on during a hectic day, you may want to step back and take this as a warning sign to slow down.
You may need to take a five minute break and have some downtime so you can calm down. Once you do this, you may feel your bad mood start to lift.
[header] How to get a uk visa [title] Check if you need a visa. [step] Even if you are not a british citizen, there are several groups of travelers who will not need a visa in order to enter the uk. Getting a visa can be a long and expensive process, so if you don't need one, it's probably better not to bother.
[substeps] Certain groups have free passage into the uk. Citizens of other european union nations, non-eu members of the european economic area, switzerland, and members of the overseas countries and territories (oct) do not need a visa.
[header] How to paint sand dollars [title] Submerge the sand dollars in fresh water to clean them. [step] Place the sand dollars in a container filled with fresh water. As the sand dollar sits, the water should start to get brown.
When the water gets to be a murky brown, replace it with fresh water and submerge the sand dollars again. Keep swapping out the water and submerging the dollars in fresh water until it stops turning brown.
[header] How to make blemish balm (bb cream ) [title] Gather everything listed in the things needed section. [step] You're now ready to start! [title] Pump in about 5 to 10 squirts of moisturizer into your container. [step] You can add more or less depending on how much bb cream you're making and how moisturizing you want it to be.
[title] Bb creams have sunscreen protection in them usually, so squirt a little of your favorite sunscreen into the jar. [title] Add in some foundation! [step] This will give your bb cream its color.
[header] How to stop biting your lips [title] Anticipate your biting. [step] Notice when you bite, and reflect on how you feel. You might have the habit of biting your lips when you're feeling anxious, or bored.
Tell yourself when you are about to enter a situation that might prompt biting, so you will be on the alert. [substeps] In many cases, biting is just one of several physical signs that you're feeling anxious.
[header] How to help your autistic adult child find a job [title] Work with your child to develop his social skills. [step] One of the most important foundational things you can teach your autistic adult child is social skills. You can help them with this by letting them meet other autistic adults (find a local group of parents who also have autistic children).
[substeps] You can also help your son or daughter meet others like them online. This will help them hone their ability to make friends and get into the rhythm of building relationships.
[header] How to clean a fish bowl [title] Figure out how much water your bowl holds. [step] In order to determine how much clean water you'll need to prepare, you first need to gently pour the bowl's current water and the fish into a clean, soap-free bucket or container. Then, mark the water level on the outside of the bucket.
[title] Figure out how much new water you'll need. [step] When you clean your fish bowl, you'll need to replace 40-50% of the total volume of water that it holds.