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How to Deal With a Spouse's Previous Marriage
Your spouse's previous marriage can be hard to stomach, especially if their ex is on bad terms with both of you. The ex is part of your spouse’s past, and probably part of your life. You can deal with your spouse’s previous marriage by examining your feel...
How to Deal With a Best Friend Cutting the Friendship for Good
The breakup of a friendship can be particularly painful when your best friend decides to end it. It can take time to get over such a blow, and it is okay to take care of yourself and focus on your feelings. Allow yourself to grieve this loss, find ways to...
How to Ask Your Girlfriend’s Parents for Their Blessing
When it comes to proposing, your girlfriend might not be the only person you ask for her hand in marriage. If you or your girlfriend are fairly traditional, then getting a blessing from her parents is the first step before popping the question. We know ex...
How to Lose Weight Like a Model
Looking at models and celebrities may have you wondering what type of diet or exercise program they're following to keep their thin and toned look. Many models have the expert help of trainers, dietitians and an unrestricted budget to help them lose weig...
How to Write a Condolence Letter
When a friend has lost a loved one, it helps to know that people are thinking of them. While a personal visit, particularly to the funeral or wake, is the best option, sometimes that is not possible. In that case, a letter of condolence will be greatly ap...
How to Crochet a Granny Square
Here is how "Granny" made a quick and simple crocheted blanket. It is something most beginners can learn quickly, as the technique is the same for each row. Using Granny squares, you can crochet a blanket without having to carry the blanket-in-progress w...
How to Run a Marathon
Running a marathon is a remarkable athletic achievement. Whether you're a world-class runner or a beginner, running a marathon is a serious commitment. Training is an essential, long-term process, so give yourself at least 3-6 months to gradually build yo...
How to Build a Lesson Plan: Templates, Requirements, and More
As a teacher, developing a thoughtful lesson plan is an essential part of your job. Not only do your lesson plans lay out everything you’ll do in a given class, but they can be shared with subs to complete your lessons when you’re out sick, and administra...
How to Hang a Spoon from Your Nose
You can amaze your friends and get attention at a banquet by hanging a spoon from your nose or by hanging multiple spoons from your nose and face. It is harder than it looks.
How to Have Fun With Your Hamster
Playing with your hamster provides her with the stimulation she needs to stay healthy. And whether you are letting your little furry friends crawl all over you or watching her conquer a maze, playing with your hamster is great fun. However, you must handl...
How to Salute Like a Soldier
The hand salute is one of the oldest and highest forms of respect in the United States. Whether you are a soldier or simply wish to learn how to salute like the men and women of the American Armed Forces, this article will guide you through the basic step...
A Complete Guide to Getting Rid of Bed Bugs
Blech—is that a bed bug you just saw crawling around your mattress? It can be hard to get a good night’s sleep when you’re worried about the unwanted pests that are making themselves at home in your home. Not to worry, though—as annoying as they are, you...
How to Braid a Horse's Mane
In the show ring, a good braiding or plaiting job not only shows off the curve of your horse's neck, but it also keeps the mane out of your face when jumping. You can make a simple braid design using elastic bands, but if your horse will be competing in...
How to Make a Spear
The spear is one of the oldest weapons used by humans. The first spear was merely a sharpened stick with a fire-hardened tip, but as time progressed we discovered how to forge iron and steel, securing the spear as an invaluable asset in the medieval armor...
How to Find a Parasitic Battery Drain
If your vehicle is drawing power from the battery and all of the lights and other electrical components are off, you might have a parasitic battery drain (or draw). Luckily, you can usually find the cause of a parasitic draw yourself. Start by connecting...
How to Make a Comic Strip
Creating comic strips is a rewarding task, but can sometimes be difficult to create. Finding the right storyline and making something entertaining in a few boxes is harder than it sounds. If you want to make a comic strip, like the famous Garfield comic...