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How to Show Your Parents You Are Responsible Enough to Own a Pet
The idea of getting a new pet is super exciting, and you may be eager to get your pet as soon as possible. But you still have to somehow manage to convince your parents that you’re responsible enough for one. You may feel like it’s a lost cause, there’s n...
How to Pray the Lord's Prayer
Are you hoping to deepen your relationship with God through prayer? The Lord’s Prayer is a great place to start, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience praying on your own. Found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Jesus uses the Lord’s Prayer t...
How to String Popcorn on a Christmas Tree
When it comes to holiday decorations, it's difficult to get more traditional than festive popcorn garlands on your Christmas tree. Making them is also an easy, budget-friendly way to get in the yuletide spirit -- and it's fun for the entire family! Childr...
How to Home Tan
You can give yourself a gorgeous tan at home without spending too much money or letting the sun's rays damage your skin. Pick up a bottle of tanning cream and read the instructions below to learn how make your skin look naturally sun-kissed. If you prefer...
How to Capture the Legendary Dogs in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
The Legendary Dogs, sometimes called the Beasts or Legendary Cats, are unique and powerful Pokémon that only appear late in the game. If you are playing FireRed or LeafGreen, your quest is not complete without finding your Legendary Dog, but this is not a...
How to Pick and Trade Penny Stocks
Penny stocks, or low-grade securities sold for less than $5 a share, are a high-risk investment alternative to traditional stock and bond trading. Penny stocks are generally investments in small companies and present the high risk of loss, but also a high...
How to Setup and Play Pétanque
Looking for an outdoor game you can play anywhere? Look no further than pétanque. Pétanque is a game similar to Bocce, in which the goal is to toss hollow metal balls (the boules) and get them as close as you can to a small wooden target ball (the jack)....
How to Address Catholic Clergy
When speaking to members of the Clergy, titles and addresses can be tricky. Depending upon where one resides, and where the clergy person resides, titles can vary from minor changes to major shifts in formality. This article will help you to determine how...
How to Do Nothing
Sometimes, you need to take a break to idle for a while. You can learn to take more time away from so-called "productive" activities to give yourself the chance to unwind and regenerate. Conversely, you can spend your free time doing nothing, learn to ste...
How to Drive a Steam Locomotive
Driving a steam locomotive requires years of practice and apprenticeship, along with knowledge of the route. For those who might sit in the engineer's seat of a museum steam engine, and wonder what they actually did to run it, here's what you'd have had...
How to Fix a Toilet
Is there anything more terrifying than a toilet about to overflow? A creaking, burbling, malfunctioning monster of a commode is the fear of any homeowner. Fortunately, most common toilet problems can be easily and quickly fixed by diagnosing the correct p...
How to Cope with Loss and Pain
When you lose someone or something very precious to you, the grief can be intense. Pain, sad memories, and unanswered questions can haunt you. You may even feel that you'll never be the same - that you'll never laugh or be whole again. Take heart - though...
How to Become a Model
A lot of people want to be a model because it's glamorous and lucrative. They may want to be recognized in the modelling world. Modelling is extremely competitive, and the industry is filled with rejection, but successful models spend their time doing som...
How to Remix
Remixing is a blast. You've heard it—that ballad from the 70s, but now with a driving contemporary beat that really brings that old tune to life. A remix can change the style, feel, even the emotional meaning of a track by altering the context of sections...
How Much to Tip a Bartender
At a sit-down restaurant, you tip your waiter at the end of your meal and go on your way. But at a bar, how and when you tip can make or break the quality of service you receive throughout the night. Yes, tipping your bartender is an art, and one you'll n...
How to Do Laundry
Doing laundry is a chore that every independent person has to do at some point. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be difficult or extremely time-consuming. You'll want to prepare by gathering supplies and sorting your laundry, treat stains and add the right...