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How to Be Grateful
Has your mother or best friend told you that you’re an ungrateful person? Do you feel unable to appreciate the beauty, nature, and love that is all around you? Are you obsessed with the things you don’t have, instead of being thankful for what you do have...
How to Accept That You Don't Make Friends Easily
If you’re struggling with the fact that you don’t make friends easily, accepting the situation can make it easier to cope – and to change for the better. You might even realize you’re happy with your personality and your social circle just the way they ar...
How to Buy a Laptop
The laptop market has changed a lot over the last decade. No longer confined to the business world, laptops have become ubiquitous at school and at home. You can replace your desktop with a laptop, use it to watch movies in bed, or take it on the road to...
How to Remove Lice Using Tea Tree Oil
If you’re looking to get rid of head lice fast, you’ve probably heard about using tea tree oil as a natural method. Does it really work, though? Yes and no. Anecdotal evidence and some medical studies suggest that tea tree oil can get rid of head lice (as...
How to Cook With a Wok
If you're a fan of Asian cooking, a wok is a kitchen must-have. Whether you love spicy stir fry recipes, steamed dumplings, fried wontons, or smoked chicken wings, you can use this traditional pan to make many of your favorite meals. Best of all, once you...
How to Overcome Lack of Motivation
Everyone feels low energy sometimes, but lately does it seem like you've lost your motivation completely? In this article, we'll share some ideas about what might be causing your lack of motivation and how to fix it so you can keep working toward your goa...
How to Make a C and C Cage for a Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs are grazing animals and need space to roam around and play. Although you can get large cages for your guinea pig from a pet store, a more cost-effective option is to build your own with cube storage grids and coroplast, also known as a C and C...
How to Avoid Food Poisoning from Undercooked Beans
Undercooked beans may seem fairly innocent, if a little gross. However, they can cause food poisoning if you're not careful to cook them properly. The problem is caused by a plant lectin, phytohaemagglutinin or hemagglutinin. If the beans are not cooked p...
How to Show a Girl That You Like Her Without Being Obvious
The sting of rejection. Sparing her the discomfort of having to turn you down. Scaring her off with a move that is way too bold. All of these are good reasons to be subtle when you want to let a girl know that you like her. Thankfully, you can give her th...
How to Make a Photo Memory Quilt
Photo memory quilts are wonderful gifts and make great keepsakes. They all look cool draped over a couch and will constantly serve as a reminder of happy time. With just a little time and effort, you'll be able to make your own memory quilt.
How to File for Bankruptcy in the U.K.
In bankruptcy, you can eliminate some or all of your debts. However, the person who runs the bankruptcy can sell some of your assets to pay your creditors. Before filing, you should talk with a professional counselor to understand your options. Once you d...
How to Make Eggs on Toast
Eggs on toast is a delicious breakfast. Its simplicity not only makes it tasty but also makes it a dish that works for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Classic dishes, like eggs on toast, are popular because they taste amazing, but also because there are so...
How to Say Heart in Japanese
So, you want to say the word "heart" in Japanese? You first need to decide whether you're referring to the heart as a physical organ solely or whether you intend a metaphysical meaning, such as using the word heart to indicate love.
How to Combat Book Piracy
Every year, U.S. publishers lose an estimated $80 to $100 million in lost sales due to book piracy. If you've self-published a book, you may be worried about what would happen if somebody pirated your work. Take steps in advance to protect your ebook and...
How to Know if You Are Agoraphobic
Approximately 5% of the U.S. population suffers from agoraphobia, an anxiety disorder which in Greek translates to "fear of the marketplace.” It is best thought of as the fear of fear, or the fear of having a panic attack in a public place. Agoraphobia...
How to Start a Love Story
Maybe you have the characters, setting, conflict, and plot completely mapped out for your love story, or maybe you just have a general sense of where the story is going to go. Regardless, your love story needs to start somewhere, and sometimes writing the...