How To
10,000: Complete Rules and Strategy Guide
Do you love games where you take risks and press your luck trying to get the highest score? If you want one that’s simple to learn, the dice game 10,000 (or Farkle) is a classic that’s sure to be a hit. All you need are 6 dice and something to keep score...
How to Smirk
The smirk is the mischievous little brother to the everyday smile. One part friendliness, one part arrogance, this smart-alecky facial expression can be used to joke, flirt, express sarcasm, and much more. See Step 1 below to start smirking - you'll need...
How to Present Yourself as Beautiful and Confident
Did you know that only 4% of women between the ages of 18 and 29 would actually describe themselves as “beautiful"? Whereas 60% of women prefer to describe themselves as either “average” or “natural.” This can, unfortunately, be partially attributed to...
How to Train Your Body
Training your body and getting into shape requires a lot of work, dedication, and motivation. Regardless of your goal, you'll want to start out with a plan and include the exercises that will best train your body.
How to Plant a Garden: A Comprehensive Guide
So you've decided to grow a garden? It's a lot easier than you might think! The first step is to figure out what you want to grow, then provide the right accommodations for your plants—think soil, sunlight, and water. In this article, we'll walk you throu...
How to Make a Paper Wallet
A paper wallet is a great way to store your money if you have nothing else on hand. There are several designs that you can choose from, and you can customize the complete wallet with stickers and doodles. A "paper wallet" can also refer to a bitcoin code...
18 Effective Ways to Stop Feeling Nervous
We know just what it feels like when nerves kick in and your heart starts thumping, your hands get clammy, and you get butterflies in your stomach. Everyone is bound to feel nervous once in a while. Luckily, we’ve got tons of things you can try to calm yo...
How to Make a Fake Bruise with Makeup
Whether you're gearing up for Halloween, April Fool's Day, or your next play, a little bit of makeup does a great job of suggesting a nasty fall or a whack to a limb. Use stage makeup or the cosmetics in your cabinet to create a convincing bruise.
How to Improve Your Computer's Memory
Because we have introduced the internet into our daily lives, we do not realize the amount of programs and files we start to collect over a large period of time. Our computers start to get slower and slower and we can't understand why. It is inevitable th...
How to Celebrate Your Cat's Birthday
If you love your cat, you may want to celebrate its birthday. There are many fun, festive ways to show your cat you care. Organize the festivities ahead of time. Decide whether to throw a big party or have a little celebration with just you and your cat....
How to Tell Whether the Moon Is Waxing or Waning
The moon takes 27.3 days to orbit the earth, but the full lunar cycle takes a full 29.5 days to complete. Throughout the cycle, the moon will be waxing each day, or increasing how much of it you can see lit up at night, then waning, or decreasing in size...
How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea
All you really need to prepare loose leaf tea is hot water, the leaves themselves, and a tea strainer. However, each type of tea requires slightly different steeping techniques. For the best cup, follow the recommended measurements, water temperature, and...
How to Get the Boy You Like to Like You Back
Unfortunately, love potions aren’t a real thing, so getting someone you like to like you back might take a little bit of legwork. Remember to be confident and to be yourself—guys like it when the person who likes them has a personality! Get to know your c...
How to Hide Shoelaces
Hidden shoelaces are an interesting fashion statement you can try with any type of shoe.[1] X Research source Hiding your laces can make your look more sleek and clean. It can also help if you don't like the lace color of the shoes you've bo...
How to Ten Key
Typing lessons typically teach the use of the numbers above the keyboard for entering numerical data. That's fine, if you're typing the occasional address, but if you have a lot of numbers to enter, you should learn to use the ten-key, typically to the ri...
How to Not Act Like an Idiot Around Your Crush
Sometimes nothing seems worse than finally having a private moment with someone you like and then blabbering on uncontrollably, like some sort of nightmare where you’re helpless to stop yourself. But with a little patience and self-control, you can easily...