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How to Be a Good Step Mom
Step-families are complicated, and being a stepmother comes with special challenges. Stepmothers tend to be more involved in running the household than stepfathers, and often feel more pressure to create one big, happy family. While there is no magic solu...
How to Make Bagel Chips
Bagel chips are a delightful snack and a great alternative to regular old potato chips or crackers. Store-bought ones are convenient, but they can be pricey, and they often contain loads of unnecessary added salt and fat. So if you’re hosting a party, mov...
How to Make Wheat Gluten
Move over, tofu—wheat gluten is another vegetarian-friendly source of protein that can make a tasty addition to your snacks and meals. You can easily make gluten at home with whole wheat flour and water. Or, create dough using vital wheat gluten, which yo...
How to Build a Dog Run
A dog run is long, narrow fenced in area for dogs. It is a great way to let your dog spend time outside and get their exercise while keeping them out of, and away from, trouble. Building a dog run can be a fun family project and your pet will love you for...
How to Get Ungrounded
It’s no fun being grounded and losing your freedom to do fun stuff. It’s important to stay calm and accept the situation before you can work your way towards getting ungrounded. By talking honestly and openly with your parents to come up with a plan to ge...
How to Greet a Girl
Greeting a girl can be difficult, especially if you get nervous around other people, or are a bit of an introvert and never know what to say. Maybe you don’t know how best to greet a girl whether she’s your friend, you don’t know her well, or you’re on a...
Treating Your Infected Nose Piercing at Home (and When to See a Doctor)
It can be frustrating when your new nose piercing seems to take forever to heal—but it's even worse when you start worrying it's become infected. Fortunately, a mild infection is pretty easy to treat at home. With the proper care, you'll start noticing a...
How to Begin Zen Meditation (Zazen)
Meditation can be an invaluable means to de-stress. If you're feeling under pressure, experimenting with meditation can help. Zazen is a type of meditation unique to Zen Buddhism. It involves focusing on the breath and remaining in the present moment. To...
How to Multiply Two Digit Numbers Mentally
Using the standard algorithm to multiply two 2-digit numbers is sufficient for most purposes; however, its multiple steps can leave you looking for a quick and easy way to find the product of these types of numbers. If you know your basic math facts and h...
How to Organize Your Small, Heavily Cluttered Room
If you’re living in a box of a room with too much stuff and not enough space, you may benefit from better storage and tips on how to make your room feel larger. As daunting as tackling a small, cluttered room may seem, a little effort can go a long way. S...
How to Deal With Being in a Relationship With an Older Guy
If you're in a relationship with an older guy, you may have concerns or questions about how to make it work. Some of the most important things are to just be yourself when you're with him, and ignore any judgements about the age difference coming from oth...
How to Help Endangered Animals
Scientists count five known animal extinction waves in Earth's history, including the extinction of the dinosaurs, and many now believe we have entered a sixth wave.[1] X Research source This time, however, humans are the primary cause, thr...
How to Fix a Bicycle Wheel
Over time, bike wheels will start to wear and require maintenance to keep them safe to ride. If your wheel doesn’t spin well, then you may need to adjust the cones and bearings to make your ride smoother. When your rim is bent or it wobbles, you can tight...
How to Deal With a Same Sex Crush (Girls)
If you are experiencing same-sex attraction for the first time, it can be awkward and nerve-wracking. In fact, you may not even know how to move forward. In order to deal with your crush you need to assess your feelings and decide on a plan of action. If...
How to Build a Capacitor
Capacitors range from a simple, low-voltage setup to complex high-voltage machinery. If you just want to try your hand at making a simple capactior, our how-to guide will show you how!
How to Talk to Your Crush
Talking to your crush can seem scary and exciting at the same time. But have no fear! Pretty much everyone gets a bit nervous in these situations, so you're far from alone, and who knows? Your crush may be psyched to hear from you! Whether you're taking t...