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Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Dos and don'ts of throwing a birthday party: 3 of 18

I used to have a party business making balloons for children's parties, so I can tell you from experience there are some really important do's and don'ts. DO: Plan ahead. Have a schedule for the party, and try to follow it. If you hire someone like me to come in and entertain, and they end up sitting around waiting for you t...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Parental tips: Showing children how to overcome their "I don't care" attitude": 3 of 10

When you have a child who develops an "I don't care" attitude, you must take action to motivate them. Here are some ways you can help them move forward. 1. Decide what is truly important. Don't try to force them to do things that don't really matter, such as cleaning their room with a toothbrush. If your goal is a clean room...
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How to create your own board game: 6 of 16

When I was in college, taking classes in Early Childhood Education, I learned how to create board games for teaching. These homemade games are also great for taking on vacations, since they can be disposable, and you can leave them behind or throw them away. One of the most popular projects was a file folder game. On the ins...
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Signs that your spouse is cheating online: 5 of 11

One of the downsides of the internet is that it makes cheating and accessing porn very easy for even the most novice user. The first thing you may notice is that your spouse is suddenly spending an inordinate of time online, or may be trying to close pages as you walk in. Their behavior may be more paranoid and secretive. Co...
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software The basics of data management in Microsoft Excel: 1 of 2

Microsoft Excel is an excellent tool for managing data. Here are some tips: 1. Give some thought to the format you need for your data before creating your worksheets. Getting your data organized beforehand will save you from having to re-arrange it later. 2. Make headers for each column, and give each piece of information a ...
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Office tips: Helping a coworker who's getting divorced: 5 of 9

The best thing you can do for a coworker who is getting divorced is to be a good listener. Let them know if they need someone to talk to, you'd be happy to take them out for coffee. It is best not to discuss such deeply personal issues in the workplace. If they have confided to you personally, assure them that you will keep ...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Cucumber salad: 17 of 30

This cucumber salad can be served immediately, but I recommend letting it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours so the favors can really absorb into the cucumbers, since they are not very strong in flavor to begin with. Ingredients: 1 Hot House Cucumber (regular will work, but these are seedless) 2 small or 1 large fresh t...
Computers & Technology > Phone Tips & Tricks Tips for finding the perfect cell phone for your needs: 8 of 14

My, how cell phones have changed in the past few years. And along with that, the definition of the word "need" has also changed. Remember when cell phones were just phones? Now they take pictures and videos, send and receive email, and even respond to voice commands. They are almost like tiny little robots, meeting every whi...
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Bad bosses: How to work for someone with anger management issues: 8 of 14

Working with someone who has anger management issues is difficult and can be dangerous. About two years ago, one of my favorite bosses was replaced with such a person. Although I eventually left the job because of him, I learned some valuable lessons from my experience. If I had it to do all over again, I would do several th...
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Beginner's guide to Microsoft Powerpoint: 3 of 5

As a beginner, the first thing you need to know is the purpose of Powerpoint. Powerpoint is a quick way to produce a slide show that can be edited to look exactly the way you want, using text, graphics, and transitions. It creates a totally customizable presentation that you can display on a TV monitor or using a projector. ...