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How to Make Shots Pain-Free: Effective Distraction and Relaxation Strategies for Adults & Children
It’s hard to imagine getting your skin pierced by a needle and not feeling anything, but it’s actually not such a wild idea when it comes to getting a shot. About 1 in 10 adults struggle with a fear of needles, and it makes sense—getting poked can be stre...
How to Get Out of a Fight with Your Best Friend
No matter how close you are with your best friend, disagreements are bound to happen from time to time. As stressful and upsetting as a fight with your best friend can be, it doesn’t have to permanently damage your friendship. Do your best to stay calm an...
How to Make a German Paper Star
This lovely folded star is also known as "German Christmas Star", "Eight Point Star", "Ribbon Star" and likely several other names. It was originally made in Germany with paper strips, but can be made with any creasable ribbon such as wire ribbon or "gif...
How to Do the Seven Games of Parelli
Pat & Linda Parelli's natural horsemanship method uses these "Seven Games" as a foundation for the rest of the program. These games are based on the "games" that horses play with each other. The first three games, the "principle" games, focus on establi...
How to Make a Teepee
A traditional plains teepee (also spelled tipi) is a roomy and durable structure that is big enough to house a fire and several people comfortably.[1] X Research source It's livable in hot or cold weather and, when you've assembled the necess...
How to Earn Money and Trainer Points in Nintendogs
Earning money and trainer points in Nintendogs is easy as long as you have the time to commit to your dogs. To earn money and trainer points, you can walk your dogs, have them interact with other dogs, find presents, or try a number of other tricks. If yo...
How to Say a Novena to St. Therese the Little Flower
Saint Therese promised that she would shower roses from Heaven after her death. She also promised that those who prayed to her would always receive an answer. Her intercessory prayer is considered by many devout Catholics to be very powerful for this reas...
How to Make a Pom Pom
Pom poms come in a few different varieties. There are the pom poms that are used to accent knit and crochet projects, pom poms that cheerleaders use, and tissue paper pom poms that are used for decoration. You can make one or all three of these types of p...
How to Think Like a Lawyer
Law professors and practicing attorneys can’t talk about “thinking like a lawyer” without bringing up the 1973 film “The Paper Chase.”[1] X Research source In the film, Professor Kingsfield tells his first-year law students: “You come in her...
Answering the Phone: Tech Tips and Etiquette Guide
Whether you’re talking to a friend or picking up calls at work, answering the phone is an important everyday skill. In this article, we’ll talk you through the technical side of answering calls on an iPhone, an Android, or a landline phone. We’ll also go...
How to Get the Girl You Like when She Knows You Like Her
Having your crush know that you like her may be nerve-racking, and you're probably wondering how to ask her out. Since she already knows how you feel about her, she'll be expecting you to act on those feelings in some way. Start by spending time around he...
How to Solve a Rubik's Cube Using Commutators
There are many methods to solve a Rubik's Cube. This centers-edges-corners method is one of the simplest and most popular. It is excellent for beginners, although not as fast as certain other methods. For the sake of simplicity, R means right face clockw...
How to Bleed a Radiator
Does a radiator in your house feel cold even when you have the heat on? Is your car's temperature meter above its normal operating level? In either case, your radiator may contain trapped air that's obstructing its normal flow. Luckily, this common proble...
How to Color Your Converse
A lot of people love Converse sneakers, and for good reasons. They are comfortable to wear, and they go with just about anything. Best of all, they are easily customizable and a blank canvas for any artist. The fabric parts can be colored with markers, pa...
How to Make Your Room Look Like an Apartment
If you are fortunate enough to have your own bedroom in a home you share with others yet discontent with having communal space, or, if you are something of a hermit, you might like to transform your bedroom, or any other room in your home, so that it appe...
How to Open Your Spiritual Chakras
Opening and activating your chakras contribute to your overall well-being and help your instincts join forces with your feelings and thoughts. According to Hindu, Buddhist, and Kabbalah belief, chakras (called Sephirot in Hebrew) are vast pools of energy...