How To
How to Ride a Mechanical Bull
The use of mechanical bulls was originally intended for bull riders in training, but now they've become a popular activity at parties and western bars across the country. If you want to impress people with your bull riding skills, you'll need to master mo...
How to Make a Balloon Arch
Balloon arches are a great addition to just about any party or event. They look impressive and complex, but they are actually quite simple to make. You can make a basic balloon arch with regular balloons or a floating one with helium balloons. You can eve...
How to Change a Diaper in Public
Going on outings with your baby can be difficult. You need to care for the baby's needs but in completely different and often awkward scenarios. Whether you are going to your local retail park or the beach, changing your baby's diaper can be especially tr...
How to Prepare on the Day You Get Braces
Getting braces can mean some major adjustments. The first few days after your orthodontist puts them in, they can cause some discomfort. You can prepare mentally and physically for the day you braces are put on (and life afterwards) by understanding exact...
How to Make Flubber
Flubber may have been a goofy movie with Robin Williams in 1997, but it is also an incredibly goopy craft project that kids will love. Flubber is wiggly, slimy, and gross--what more would any kid want? It's fun and easy to make several different kinds of...
How to Lighten Your Backpack
Backpacks are incredibly popular for school and recreation: big enough to fit all your school supplies, or supplies for hobbies, such as hiking. While a backpack can help you carry a heavy load, it can also be harmful if used or worn incorrectly. To light...
How to Get Rid of Spots on Your Skin
Looking in the mirror and seeing unwanted spots can be frustrating, and you likely want them to go away. If you have age spots, acne scars, pimples, and freckles that bother you, you have several options for treating them. According to the Mayo Clinic, yo...
How to Talk to a Girl at School (Boys)
If you are in elementary, middle or high school, the idea of talking to a girl might make you feel nervous or anxious. However, don’t be discouraged! With the right approach, you can have good conversations with girls and maybe even develop friendships or...
How to Overcome Insecurities About Weight Gain
Weight gain is a normal human process. In fact, science shows us that most people naturally weigh less during the weekdays and more throughout the weekend. However, sometimes weight gain is much more than a small fluctuation, making a significant differen...
How to Clean Windows
Though it may seem dreary and even difficult to wash windows, with a little effort, you can make your windows look so clean, your friends will think they’ve been professionally washed!
How to Write a Scientific Paper
Even if you are not planning to publish a scientific paper, you may be asked to write in this format for a college course or other program. Because scientific papers are written in a specific format, it is both easy and necessary to learn how to write the...
How to Make Fake Cuts
Fake cuts are useful for Halloween costumes, movie making, stage plays, and any other costume event. You can make a fairly convincing wound just by scrounging up household materials, or turn it into a big project involving makeup and fake glass shards.
How to Cut a Silhouette
Silhouettes are so very cool... but just how did the Victorians used to make them? It's pretty simple, really...
How to Talk Like Donald Duck
Talking like Donald Duck can be a great trick to impress friends and make kids laugh. The character of Donald Duck has been around for over 85 years and his voice is immediately recognizable to people of all ages around the world. The key to pulling off a...
How to Stop Using the Word "Gay" Inappropriately
You've may have heard yourself use the word "gay" inappropriately to describe someone or something. Whether you intended to or not, this is offensive and hurtful. Through practice and an increased awareness, you can break this habit, and this article can...
How to Make Guinea Pig Treats
Guinea pig treats sold at pet stores often contain more fat, sugar, or other unhealthy ingredients than a guinea pig can safely eat. Some are even made from ingredients that guinea pigs can't digest, such as yogurt.[1] X Research source Guin...