If you don't already have you an adequate emergency fund set aside, specify a goal for how much money you want to add to it every month. Your fund should be kept in a savings account with your bank.  While normally it's recommended that a two-income couple keep three months' worth of expenses in an emergency fund, during a downturn the recommended amount is six months' worth instead. This is especially important if you're in an industry that gets hit hard by a recession (e.g., construction, financial services, food) and if you're a one-income family. Dual-income families may be safe with three or four months' worth of savings. If you're self-employed, you should set aside up to a year's worth of expenses. You should always work to be debt free, but when a recession is coming it's even more important to do so. Focus first on paying off your debt with the highest interest rate, which is usually your credit card debt. From here, pay off debts with lower interests rates as you can, working to lower your debt as much as possible. Reducing your debts will lower your monthly expenses and give you a better chance of surviving a recession if you lose your job or need to cut down on spending. Money saved from not having to pay debt repayments can then be saved for your emergency fund or otherwise saved. Saved money can be invested in securities when their prices drop during a recession. In a recession, there's always the chance that you might lose your job. Your primary focuses should be to keep your current job and be ready to enter the market again for a new one if you lose it (keep an updated resume, investigate job opportunities, etc.). However, you can also increase your financial security by creating separate income streams. These can be a second job, an online business, or any form of passive income. Even if you can only make an additional $500 or $1,000 per month, this extra income can help you get through tough time if your primary source of income dries up. During a recession, stock prices will usually fall...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Crea un fondo de emergencia. Paga las deudas. Crea fuentes de ingreso adicionales. Diversifica tus inversiones.


If you don't already know how to snap your fingers with one hand, you'll need to learn before learning this trick. Use an item of clothing with extra room in the wrist. Put the long-sleeve shirt, sweater, or jacket on. Make sure whatever long-sleeved article of clothing you wear has long enough sleeves to partially cover your hand. Now is when you gather your audience. Ask your audience for a coin. In case they don't have one, make sure you have one handy. Discreetly pull or let fall one of your sleeves so that it is slightly covering your hand. Do this to the hand opposite of the one which you can snap best with. It'd be wise to do some misdirection at this point, so that the audience doesn't see you purposely letting one of your sleeves cover your hand. Hold the coin in your other hand and wave it around while you talk to the audience, preparing them to see the coin disappear. Turn the hand with the sleeve partially covering it so that your palm faces upwards. This is the hand that will hold the coin. With your dominant hand, place the coin on your upturned hand. The coin should lie in the center of your palm. First, snap your hand above the coin a few times, close to the coin but never touching it. On your last snap, make your snapping finger hit the coin so that it flies into your sleeve. You'll need to practice this trick a few times by yourself to make sure you can reliably flick the coin into your sleeve. Hold both of your hands with palms facing upward to show the audience how the coin can't be seen. Then turn both hands downwards. You can do this a few times and make a show of it, and the coin will rest in your sleeve as long as you don't tilt your arms too far downward.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de saber cómo chasquear los dedos. Consigue una chaqueta o camisa suelta. Comienza la actuación. Tira una manga hacia abajo. Gira la mano hacia arriba. Coloca la moneda. Coloca la moneda en la manga. Muestra cómo la moneda ha desaparecido.


If you don't believe your new relationship has a future, you aren't going to be as invested in it or in liking your new boyfriend. Believing and wanting your relationship to work will help you be positive about the relationship and your boyfriend. It will also help you get over ex if you are fully invested in making your new relationship the best it can be.   Make a list of all the reasons you believe this relationship can and will work out. Talk to your new boyfriend about how the two of you can make your relationship good for both of you. Don't try to do what you did, the way you did it with your ex. Remember that this relationship is new and different. You don't want to replay your old relationship with a new boyfriend. Trying new things, having new rituals, and making new traditions with your boyfriend will help the two of you bond — making it easier to like him even though you still love your ex.   If you and your ex ate lunch together every Wednesday and Friday, consider meeting your new beau for weekend brunch. If you called your ex "Baby," try calling your current boyfriend "Sweetie," "Honey," or some other nickname. You should, however, talk briefly about why the relationship ended. Talking about it is part of letting your boyfriend get to know you better. It also reinforces for you why your ex is your ex and not your boyfriend, which can help you like your boyfriend even more.   Keep the talk to the basics: who he was, how long you were together, why you aren't together anymore. Be honest. Don't bash your ex if he honestly doesn't deserve it and, at the same time, don't glorify him. Just be truthful about him and your old relationship. Talk about it once and then don't talk about any more. Bringing it up over and over again will hurt your new boyfriend. If you feel the need to talk about your ex more, then talk to a friend, or if needed, a counselor.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cree que puede funcionar. Mantente abierta a nuevas cosas. Habla de tu ex.


If you don't care about your slime looking like butter, you can add some glitter into the slime. Add a sprinkle of glitter on top of the slime, then knead the slime until the glitter is mixed in.  Extra-fine scrapbooking glitter will look the nicest, but you can use the regular chunky kind too. If you don't want to use glitter, try shaped, metallic confetti or plastic rhinestone gems.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Agrégale brillantina a la baba, si así lo deseas.


If you don't get relief from changing your diet or trying natural remedies, contact your doctor. Let them know what type of joint pain you're experiencing, as well as other symptoms such as stiffness, burning, cracking sounds, or loss of movement in the joint. The doctor will review your symptoms and do a complete physical. Instead of waiting for your joint pain to become very bad, your doctor might recommend taking an over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory on a regular basis. If so, follow your doctor's dosing recommendation about how much to take and how often to take it. Buy a topical over-the-counter capsaicin cream or ointment. Rub the cream or ointment over the aching joint up to 4 times a day. The capsaicin will help block pain receptors to reduce your joint pain. Ask your doctor about long-term use of capsaicin to manage your pain. If your pain isn't reduced by over-the-counter medication, your doctor can inject medication directly into the inflamed joint. The medication will reduce any swelling in the joint and relieve your pain. A single injection should last you several months. Your doctor can give you up to 3 injections a year as long as there are 3 months between each injection. If your joints have become damaged from the inflammation, your doctor might refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon who will do x-rays and testing. Surgery might be needed to repair or replace specific joints. For example, if your knee has become damaged, a surgeon may replace your knee with an artificial one.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Programa un examen. Toma un antiinflamatorio de venta sin receta para controlar una inflamación leve o moderada. Aplícate una crema de capsaicina en las articulaciones 4 veces al día. Recibe inyecciones de corticosteroides para tratar la inflamación grave en las articulaciones. Consulta con tu doctor sobre la cirugía.


If you don't grease your pan first, you'll have a mighty tough time extracting the oats from the slow-cooker in the morning. Optional: Place the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and/or nuts in the crock pot or slow-cooker along with the oats, salt, milk, and water.  Let the oatmeal cook overnight. Spoon into bowls and stir in the toppings of your choice. In order to avoid overcooking the oats, try these tips and tricks before you cook your first batch of overnight oats:  Try the same recipe in your crock pot or slow-cooker during the day, not overnight. Keep an eye on the oats and begin checking for doneness after 5 hours. This way, you'll learn how long it takes to cook oats using your hardware. If you have a slow-cooker with a clear top, you can eyeball the oats. If you have to open the pot in order to check for doneness, know that this will add approximately 30 minutes to your cooking time. Plug your crock pot or slow-cooker into an on/off light timer if you don't have a programmable slow-cooker. Set the on/off timer to the time it usually takes you to cook your overnight oats, and you have a life-hacked programmable slow-cooker.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Engrasa la olla de cocción lenta con un poco de spray de aceite vegetal. Coloca la avena cortada al acero, la sal, la leche y el agua en una olla de cocción lenta. Mezcla todos los ingredientes hasta incorporar. Coloca la tapa en la olla de cocción lenta y baja la temperatura a baja. En la mañana, quita el recipiente de la olla a cocción lenta y revuelve la avena.


If you don't have Windows 7 installation media, you can boot from a system repair disc or USB drive. Even if you don’t already have one available, you can create a system repair disc using any Windows 7 PC (including the one you're about to format. Here's how:  Click the Start menu and select Control Panel. Click System and Maintenance. Click Backup and Restore. Click Create a system repair disc. Follow the on-screen instructions. You can do this by clicking the Start menu, clicking the arrow next to "Shut Down," and then clicking Restart. Formatting the C drive will delete the Windows operating system and render your PC unbootable until you install a new operating system. Make sure you're okay with this before you proceed. When your computer powers back on, it will read the installation disc. If your PC won't boot from the disc or drive, see How to Set Your Computer to Boot from USB Flash Drive or How to Boot a Computer from a CD to learn how to change the boot order in the BIOS.  It should be one of two options on the screen. This displays a list of recovery tools you can use to fix Windows. It's near the bottom of the "System Recovery Options" window. Type format c: /fs:NTFS and press ↵ Enter to begin the process. A confirmation message will appear. If you don't want to use the ntfs file system, you can replace it with a different one, such as FAT32. This will erase all of the data on the C drive. Once the format is complete, you'll be brought to a new line asking you to enter a volume name. Just give the drive a name that will identify the drive in the future. Once named, the format will be complete.  For example, if you plan on installing Windows 10 on the drive, you might call it Win10. If you don't want to give the drive a name, press ↵ Enter without typing any text. Now that the C drive is empty, remove the system repair disc/drive and insert the installation media for your desired operating system (e.g., a Windows 10 DVD or Linux DVD) and reboot the PC to begin the installation. If you don't want to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Inserta el disco o la unidad de reparación del sistema de Windows 7. Reinicia tu computadora. Presiona cualquier tecla cuando te lo indiquen. Selecciona la configuración de idioma y haz clic en Siguiente. Selecciona Usar herramientas de recuperación que pueden ayudar a solucionar problemas al iniciar Windows. Haz clic en Siguiente. Haz clic en Símbolo del sistema. Ingresa el comando para formatear la unidad C. Presiona la tecla Y y luego ↵ Enter. Ponle un nombre a la unidad y presiona ↵ Enter. Instala un nuevo sistema operativo (opcional).


If you don't have a barre, you can use the wall -- or even a banister! Just have something you can return to for balance. For the record, that means your right foot is brought to your left knee, right knee facing outward -- that's the passé part. Relevé is where you are up on your toes. We'll be working with your right being your working leg, obviously. In this position, hold the bar with your left hand. Keep your core tight, pulling up your ribcage and keeping your hips down. Your right arm should be in the first position. Your arm stays in first position and your hips stay down. Plié is to bend your left leg slightly at the knee, making sure to keep your knees over your toes. To developé to the front, point your right toe stretched out in front of you at a 90-degree angle. Your arm opens to the second position as well. You remain in plié, knees over your toes. Make sure to keep your hips down! Your arm goes back to the first position, your leg resumes passé, and you go back to relevé. Remember: core tight and hips down at all times! Plié and developé to the front, go to second, and then do a pirouette, staying at the bar. This is your basic fouette turn, but with training wheels. Once you feel comfortable here, you can do some floor work!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empieza apoyándote en la barra en primera posición. Para prepararte antes de practicar, haz passé en relevé. Haz plié y desarrolla la pierna hacia delante. Abre la pierna hacia el lado, o a la segunda. Realiza todos los movimientos a la vez. Una vez que hayas completado estos tres movimientos a la vez, haz una pirueta.


If you don't have a book in your Google Play Books library yet, you can add one by doing the following:  Go to https://play.google.com/store/books/ in a web browser and sign in with your Google Account. Type an author, title, or keyword in the search field at the top of the window. Select the price (or FREE) in the lower-right corner of the book's icon; if prompted, confirm your purchase and enter any required payment details. Tap the Google Play Books app icon, which resembles a blue triangle on a white background. This will open your Google Play Books home page if you're logged in.  If you aren't logged into your Google Account, select your name from the Google Play Books home page, or enter your email address and password if necessary. If you don't have Google Play Books downloaded, you can download it from the App Store for free. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen. A pop-out menu will appear. You'll find this option in the pop-out menu. Doing so opens a list of your downloaded books. Scroll through your available books until you find one which you want to download. If you haven't purchased or selected any books, there won't be any here. It's in the lower-right corner of a book's icon. Doing so prompts a pop-up menu to appear. You'll find this option in the pop-up menu. Selecting it prompts the book to download onto your iPhone or iPad. You can now read your book whenever you want, including when you have no Internet or cellular service.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Añade un libro a tu biblioteca si es necesario. Abre Google Play Books. Pulsa ☰. Pulsa Biblioteca. Busca un libro para descargar. Pulsa ⋮. Pulsa Descargar.


If you don't have a brown suit yet, you may be wondering what shade of brown would work best for you.  If you have dark hair and/or a dark or ruddy complexion, a darker shade of brown will complement your features.  That said, a light brown or tan suit is better for professional use, especially in warmer climates.  Dark brown suits are better if you like to incorporate color into your outfits. Lighter browns will go better with neutral features of an outfit, as well as pastel colors. In terms of fabric, wool is best. It is natural and durable. It also breathes well, looks great, and can be woven into many different weights and textures.  The best type of wool will be labeled "worsted" and/or "high-twist." Cotton is an acceptable material for men's suit as well, especially if you live in a warmer climate.  Go for a cotton suit with a bit of lycra woven in for added stretch and color retention. Crisp, clean white or a light shade of blue are the best colors for a button down shirt beneath a brown suit. For a bit more formal look, go with white. Light blue, meanwhile, balances many lighter shades of brown very well. Beige and tweed can also be considered variations of light brown.  As such, suits and jackets of these colors will also look best with light blue or white shirts. If your suit is on the darker end of the brown spectrum, you have a bit more flexibility regarding the color of your shirt.  For instance, consider a light brown or a bold jewel tone, such as emerald, ruby, blue, or purple. White is still the best option for more formal events, and ivory can look great with especially dark brown tones. Reds, oranges, and softer yellows compliment many browns, especially lighter and moderate browns.  A muted red or burnt orange tie on a light blue shirt beneath a mid brown suit is a classic, reliable look. For the most formal way to wear a brown suit, wear a black tie on a white shirt. Thin black ties will look especially good.  If you want to go with a white shirt but don’t need to be particularly formal,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge un tono de traje marrón. Favorece los trajes de lana. Viste de azul claro o blanco con un traje marrón claro. Considera usar una camisa de color con trajes marrón oscuro. Favorece a las corbatas de tono cálido. Prueba con una corbata negra o estampada junto a una camisa blanca. Escoge una camisa estampada si estás evitando usar una corbata.


If you don't have a credit card, you can use another thin, plastic card, such as a debit card or gift card. Press hard enough to burnish the text onto the wood, but not so hard that the paper tears. You may be able to use a spoon, but the results may not be as vibrant.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Raspa la parte trasera del papel con una tarjeta de crédito.


If you don't have a food processor, it's fine to use a blender, although the resulting puree may not be as silky-smooth as puree that was made in a food processor. "Powdery" may seem like a strange word to describe meat, but that's the texture it will take on when you process it cold. Keep processing the meat until the pieces are very fine, almost like sand. In order to process the meat into a smooth puree, you'll need to add some liquid to loosen it up. You'll need 1/4 cup of liquid per 1 cup of meat, regardless of what kind of meat you're pureeing. Choose from among the following liquids:  Cooking liquid reserved from cooking the meat Sodium-free meat broth Water After the puree has reached your desired consistency, spoon it into a food storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Store the puree in the refrigerator until use. It will keep safely for three to four days.  You can freeze pureed meat for later use if desired. Be sure to store it in a freezer-safe container.  Before serving, let the puree come to room temperature or heat it gently in the microwave.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Coloca una taza de carne en el procesador de comida. Incorpora la carne hasta que tenga la textura del polvo. Añade líquido y sigue incorporando. Almacena el puré de carne en el refrigerador.


If you don't have a pack of velcro rollers of your own, you'll need to take a trip to your local drug store or beauty shop to pick some up. You may even be able to find some in the beauty section of your local grocery. Your velcro rollers will come in various sizes; you should select smaller sizes if you want more curl, or larger rollers for gentler curls.  Shorter hair will require smaller rollers. Depending on how short your hair is, you may only be able to get gentle waves due to your hair length. Longer hair works best for curling. Small rollers in long hair will create tighter ringlets, though you may need to use two rollers for hair that is especially long or thick. Large rollers shoulder length hair are excellent for creating volume, but these same rollers will create actual waves in longer hair. You'll need to adjust the size of roller you have to your hair length to create the effect you're going for. You may want to wash your hair before you curl, though this is not necessary. You can achieve excellent curls by dampening your hair with water from the faucet or a spray bottle. Damp hair will allow you to bring out more curl, and dry hair will create gentler waves.  If you decide to wash your hair beforehand, you'll want to dry excess moisture out of your hair with a towel, blow dryer, or by air drying until it is only damp. Volumizing product might be just what you need to bring out more pronounced curls. . For especially thick hair, it can be difficult to wind your hair in the rollers without first separating it into sections to make it more manageable. Less thick hair types can likely forego sectioning, and move straight into rolling. Extra thick hair will likely have to use rollers in many small sections to achieve a noticeable curl. You should not need pins or clips to secure the velcro rollers in place. If the roller is not grabbing your hair and is loose, it could be that you've wound too much hair on the roller. Unroll it and reduce the amount of hair in that segment. Try rolling again until...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige o compra los ruleros. Humedece tu cabello. Si tienes cabello grueso, divídelo en secciones. Encárgate de cualquier rulero que quede suelto o que no se adhiera. Si tienes cabello largo o grueso, apila dos ruleros por cada sección. Desenreda y separa una sección de cabello.


If you don't have a piano or you just don't want to bother with one, fear not — it's easy to find the reference tones you need on streaming video sites like YouTube, etc. Simply search for a query like "middle C" or "finding vocal range" to get plenty of results that can help you sing the right tones to determine your vocal range. Alternatively, use a tool like the SingScope app. This app lets you record your voice and will show you what note you're singing in real time. It can also slide from your lowest note to your highest note to help you determine your range. This article offers a simple but effective path to finding your vocal range. However, this isn't the only way to find your vocal range. A wide variety of lessons and tests are easy to find with simple search engine queries like "find my vocal range" and so on. For a fairly thorough DIY lesson for finding your own vocal range with 5 exercises and instructions for each, go to http://www.singwise.com/cgi-bin/main.pl?section=articles&doc=UnderstandingVocalRangeRegistersAndType. If you're willing to spend a little extra time and energy, there's much more to learn about what gives each person his or her unique vocal range. Try browsing "serious" journals and articles written for moderate-to-advanced singers as your next step — there are are an absolute wealth of these available with a simple search engine query!  The site http://choirly.com/whats-my-voice-type/ offers a fairly beginner-friendly introduction to different vocal ranges and the associated terminology. Alternatively, http://www.vocalist.org.uk/vocal_range_key.html has a more technical text article available. Included in this article are definitions for over a dozen categories of vocal ranges.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa un video para los tonos de referencia. Utiliza una clase para encontrar tu rango vocal. Utiliza recursos de cantantes para obtener más información.


If you don't have a sifter, use a fork or small whisk to break up any clumps so that it is an even powder throughout. You can adjust this to taste, adding another pinch for a slightly saltier pasta, but don't add less. Salt, in small quantities, is a flavor enhancer, bringing out the richness of the eggs. Whisk to mix in evenly. Clear a small hole with your fingers in the middle of the flour to make a cone-shaped well. This will make it easy to mix the wet ingredients into the dough evenly. Then add your egg. Want a richer pasta? Add more egg yolk and less whole egg. This will develop a deeper yellow color and the richness some people crave with egg noodles. As you whisk, you'll notice the flour slowly adding in as the fork catches the edges of the well. Keep making bigger and bigger swipes to get more and more flour into the egg, then pause about halfway through. You want to mix until you have a shaggy, loose dough. Depending on your environment, you may need more water, adding more if it is dry and less if it is humid. Your goal is this loose, shaggy, Play-Doh-like dough. Take the dough and fold it on itself, then press firmly into the top with the heel of your hand to kneed it. Rotate the dough and repeat this 4-5 more times. You'll know the dough is ready when it comes to the texture of wet Play-DohTM. If you don't quite like the texture of the dough, you can adjust now:   Dough is too sticky: add a tablespoon more flour, sprinkled evenly, as you kneed.  Dough is too dry: add a touch of water, slowly, and kneed in. The dough should be a little wet. This allows the glutens to relax, leading to a more tender noodle This will make it easier for you to work, as well. Leave it in a cool, dry place. In a rush, this step is optional. Still, even 20 minutes will make the dough easier to work with. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of flour onto your rolling surface.  This will keep the noodle dough from sticking to your work surface. Try and keep the ball of dough at least vaguely rectangular, allowing you to cut out...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Tamiza 3 tazas de harina en un tazón grande. Añade 1 cucharadita de sal a la harina y revuélvela con unas varillas. Casca 2 huevos y 1 yema en el hoyo con forma de cono. Usa un tenedor para revolver los huevos en el hoyo e incorpora la harina lentamente. Añade 1/4 de taza de agua y mezcla todo con el tenedor. Pon el tenedor a un lado y amasa la masa hasta que se forme una bola suave y ligeramente pegajosa. Cubre el tazón con papel film y deja la masa reposar por 1 hora. Enharina ligeramente una mesada grande y despejada. Estira la masa sobre la superficie enharinada hasta llegar al grosor deseado. Usa un cuchillo afilado o un cortador de pizza para cortar los fideos. Cocina los fideos con agua hirviendo o caldo de pollo hasta que floten.


If you don't have a utility knife, a putty knife can work as an alternative. Sharpen the putty knife to give it a pointed edge, then use it in place of your utility knife as you cut through the foam. Heating up the knife with a flame beforehand tends to result in a smoother cut. Hold the knife underneath a lighter for several seconds, then use it as you would a cool utility knife. If you heat the knife beforehand, use safety precautions around the fire. Handle the knife with a fire-resistant pair of gloves to prevent burning yourself. Hot wire cutters are ideal if you need to make straight cuts. Push the foam through the hot wire cutter's blade, carefully keeping your hands away from the wire blade. If you don't currently have a hot wire cutter, you may be able to rent one from a hardware store.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa una espátula para cortar la espuma. Calienta el cúter antes de cortar. Prueba a cortar la espuma con unas tenazas cortaalambres calientes.


If you don't have an area that gets a full 8 hours of sunlight everyday, put them in a place where the mums will get at least 5 hours. If you have an option to choose between morning or afternoon sun, opt for morning sun. Mums don’t do well with ‘wet feet’ so try to avoid soil that retains a lot of water. For in-ground planting, choose an area of the yard that doesn't accumulate too much water. Moving your plants helps to prevent pest problems and reduces the risk of disease. (See the Dividing and Transplanting section for more instructions.)

TL;DR in Spanish:

Planta o coloca los crisantemos a pleno sol. Utiliza tierra fértil con buen drenaje cuando plantes tus crisantemos en macetas. Cámbialos de sitio cada tres años.


If you don't have any pump to inflate your mattress with, don't worry — it's possible to use common household items to do the trick. For instance, you may want to try using an electric hair dryer. Simply turn the hair dryer on and hold it against the open valve hole to begin filling the mattress. Because the hair dryer won't perfectly fit your mattress's air hole, the inflation process will usually be slower than when using a pump. Be sure to use cool air, not hot air, if you have a choice. Most air mattresses are made from plastic or vinyl, which can sometimes melt or deform if exposed to high heat. Any sort of machine that can be made to blow air can conceivably be used to inflate an air mattress. For example, many shop vacuums have a "blow" function in addition to their ordinary "suck" function. Other tools, like snow blowers or leaf blowers, are specifically made for blowing. With a tools like these, all you need to do is hold the nozzle or blower up to the air hole or valve and blow to inflate the mattress. It's even possible to convert some ordinary home vacuum cleaners to blow air instead of sucking it up. To do this, remove the bag and connect a long, narrow cleaning nozzle to the hole that the bag was originally attached to — air will shoot out of this nozzle and can be used to inflate your mattress. If you've biked or driven to the place where you're using your air mattress, you may have a pump handy and not even know it. Many standard bike and tire pumps can be used to inflate an air mattress. However, getting a tight seal around the pump nozzle can sometimes prove tricky. You may need to use a suitable adapter nozzle or increase the width of the pump's existing nozzle with extra material to make it suitable for use with your air mattress.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Si no tienes una bomba, usa una secadora de cabello. Usa una aspiradora de piso o de mano. Usa una bomba de bicicletas o de llantas.


If you don't have any thick socks, put on two pairs of regular socks instead. The socks will help expand the shoes.  This method is best for shoes that are just a little too snug. Use caution for this method. If the soles are glued on, the heat from the hairdryer can cause the glue to weaken and the soles to peel away. Focus on the tight sections, such as the toes. The heat will help soften the material and make it more pliable. They will feel even more snug than before, but after you stretch them, they will feel just right. Give your toes a wiggle from time to time to help loosen them further. As the shoes cool down, they will retain the shape of your foot. This can take a while. Be patient, and don't take them off until they have completely cooled down. They should be a bit larger than before, and more comfortable to wear. If they are still too snug, repeat the whole process again.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ponte un par de calcetines gruesos. Enciende el secador de cabello y apúntalo hacia los zapatos. Desliza los zapatos y caliéntalos nuevamente con el secador de cabello según sea necesario. Usa los zapatos alrededor de tu casa hasta que se enfríen. Quítate los calcetines y ponte los zapatos.


If you don't have apple cider, you can use plain apple juice instead. You will have to add some spices later on to give your juice more flavor, however. Make sure that you are using plain, canned pumpkin puree and not the "pumpkin pie" kind. The pumpkin pie puree has lots of additional ingredients and your juice won't turn out right. If you can't find any, you can use peach nectar instead. This will help thin out your juice without sacrificing flavor. Avoid just adding more apple cider or apple juice; the apple flavor will be too overwhelming. If you used plain apple juice, this is a must. If you are using apple cider, however, then you don't have to add it, because it is already spiced. From time to time, you may have to pause the blender, and scrape the mixture down the sides with a spatula. This will ensure that everything blends evenly. This pumpkin juice will be a little thick, like orange juice or apricot/peach nectar. It won't be thin and clear like apple juice. Make your adjustments based on the list below, and give your pumpkin juice a final blend.  If the juice is not sweet enough, add some agave nectar, honey, white sugar, or brown sugar. If the pumpkin juice is too bland, add a little bit more pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. This will help improve the flavor of the juice. It will also allow the flavors to infuse better. For an added touch, you could design some "Pumpkin Juice" labels on your computer, print them onto adhesive paper, and stick them onto some glass bottles. Pour the pumpkin juice into these bottles, and enjoy it that way!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Vierte 1 l (4 tazas) de sidra de manzana en una licuadora. Agrega 6 cucharadas (90 g) de puré calabaza. Incorpórale 300 ml (1 ¼ de tazas) de néctar de albaricoque. Agrega ¼ de cucharadita de especias para tarta de calabaza y canela molida para darle más sabor. Cierra la licuadora y tritura los ingredientes hasta que queden combinados por completo. Prueba el jugo de calabaza y realiza las modificaciones necesarias. Vierte el jugo de calabaza en una jarra y déjala en el refrigerador para que enfríe. Sirve el jugo de calabaza sobre el hielo.


If you don't have much extra water for cleaning and rinsing, put 2 drops of iodine into the jar, add water, and swirl it all around to sanitize. Rinse out jar, cover, and keep waiting. You also could put the jar into the oven for about 10 minutes at 285°F or 140°C if it is only made of glass or ceramic. Using about a 1/4 cup of vinegar per gallon of tea also works. This keeps the pH low to prevent any foreign molds or yeast from growing while the tea is getting started. To make sure it's acidic enough, measure the pH (optional). It should be below 4.6 pH. If not, keep adding starter tea, vinegar or citric acid (not Vitamin C; that's too weak) until the desired pH is reached.  Temperature should be consistently at least 70ºF (21ºC). 86ºF (30ºC) is best if you can manage. Lower temperatures will make it grow slowly, but below 70ºF makes it more likely that unwanted organisms will start growing too. When the tea starts to get smelly like vinegar, you can start tasting it and checking pH levels.  The culture will sink or float or do something in between. It is better that the mushroom floats on top to block aspergillus contamination. The best way to pull a sample is with a straw. Don't drink directly from the straw, as backwash may contaminate the tea. Also, do not dip the test strip into the brewing vessel. Instead, dip the straw about halfway into the tea, cover the end with your finger, pull the straw out and drink the liquid inside or put that liquid on the test strip. If the kombucha tastes very sweet, it probably needs more time for the culture to consume the sugar. A pH of 3 tells you that the brewing cycle is complete and the tea is at the correct point to drink.  Of course this can vary a bit to suit your needs and taste. If this final pH is too high, then either the tea will need a few more days to complete the brewing cycle, or it should be chucked.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lava un tarro en el fregadero con agua muy caliente y enjuágalo muy bien. Cuando el té haya enfriado, viértelo al tarro de vidrio y añádele el té iniciador, el cual debe ser un 10 % del líquido. Introduce el SCOBY cuidadosamente en el té, cubre la boca del tarro con un paño y asegúralo muy bien con una goma elástica. Pon el tarro en un lugar cálido y oscuro donde nadie lo toque. Espera aproximadamente 1 semana.


If you don't have parchment paper, you can lightly coat the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray instead. Mixing your dry ingredients together separately ensures that everything gets evenly mixed together later on. Set the bowl aside when you are done. You can do this using a whisk or an electric mixer. You can also use a food processor fitted with whisks as well. If you are vegan, you can use "vegan butter" instead. You might find it easier to mix if you add the sugar in a little bit at a time. You want the sugars and butter to be evenly combined. Keep whisking until everything is evenly combined. If you are vegan, you can use a non-dairy milk, such as almond or soy. At this point, the mixture will start to stick together to form a ball. If you were using a whisk, you might want to switch to a rubber spatula at some point. You can use more or fewer chocolate chips than what the recipe calls for, depending on your personal tastes. You can also use chocolate chunks for something more rustic instead. If you are vegan, use either "vegan" chocolate chips, or cocoa baking chips; those are typically made from pure cocoa and do not contain any dairy. If the dough is too soft and oily, you'll have a hard time with the next step. In this case, wrap the dough up with plastic wrap, and stick it in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until it hardens back up again. Make sure that the balls are a few inches/centimeters apart, as they will spread while baking. You can do this using the bottom of a cup or your palm. Don't flatten them too much, however; you still want them to be dome-shaped, like mushrooms. Remember, they will flatten and spread while being baked. They are ready when the edges turn golden brown. Use a spatula to transfer the cookies from the baking sheet to the wire rack. Let them finish cooling completely before serving them.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Precalienta el horno a 180 °C (350 °F) y cubre la bandeja para hornear con papel pergamino. En un tazón grande, bate la harina, la sal y el bicarbonato de sodio. Bate la mantequilla en un tazón aparte hasta que se vuelva ligera y suave. Bate el azúcar blanca y la rubia por alrededor de 2 minutos. Agrega el extracto de vainilla y la leche. Agrega la mezcla de harina. Agrega las chispas de chocolate con una espátula de goma. Enfría la masa en la refrigeradora por 30 minutos, si es necesario. Forma bolas de 2,5 cm (1 pulgada) con la masa y déjalas en la bandeja para hornear. Aplana con cuidado cada bola hasta que tengan un grosor aproximado de 1,3 cm (½ pulgada). Hornea las galletas por 10 a 12 minutos. Deja que las galletas se enfríen en la bandeja por 5 minutos y luego transfiérelas a una rejilla metálica de enfriamiento.


If you don't have the JDK installed on your computer, download and install it on your Windows or Mac computer before continuing. It's a teal button near the top of the page. This orange button is near the top of the following page. Doing so will prompt Eclipse to download to your computer. The download may take a few minutes. To do so:   Windows - Double-click the Eclipse setup file, then click Yes when prompted.  Mac - Double-click the Eclipse ZIP folder, then wait for the file to extract. Double-click the purple Eclipse icon when it appears. This will open the Eclipse installer. If you clicked the Change Mirror link below the orange DOWNLOAD button earlier, Eclipse may instead open to the main program. If so, skip ahead to the "Click Browse" step. It's the top option in the Eclipse installer. This yellow button is near the bottom of the page. Doing so will prompt Eclipse to begin installing onto your computer.  You can first change the installation folder by clicking the folder icon to the right of the "Installation Folder" field and then selecting a specific folder on your computer. If you don't want to install shortcuts for Eclipse, uncheck the shortcut boxes before clicking INSTALL. This green button is at the bottom of the installer window. Clicking it will open Eclipse. It's on the right side of the window. A File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window will open. Click a folder that you want to use on the left side of the screen. This is where your Eclipse project files will be stored. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. You'll find this at the bottom of the window. Eclipse's main page will open.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de tener instalado el Java Development Kit (JDK). Haz clic en DOWNLOAD (descargar). Haz clic en DOWNLOAD. Espera a que Eclipse se termine de descargar. Ejecuta el instalador de Eclipse. Abre el instalador de Eclipse. Haz clic en Eclipse IDE for Java Developers (IDE Eclipse para desarrolladores de Java). Haz clic en INSTALL (instalar). Haz clic en LAUNCH (abrir) cuando aparezca esa opción. Haz clic en Browse… (examinar). Selecciona una carpeta como espacio de trabajo. Haz clic en Select folder (seleccionar carpeta). Haz clic en Launch (abrir).


If you don't have the app installed, go to http://www.wechat.com/en/ and click Get the App. It's at the bottom-left corner of WeChat. The Backup and Restore screen will appear. Make sure that the iPhone or iPad is connected to the same WiFi network as the PC. This prompts the “Back up chat history to computer” screen to appear on the iPhone or iPad. The backup will now begin. If you'd prefer to select specific chats instead, tap Select Chat History, tap the chats you want to back up, then tap Backup.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre WeChat en la computadora. Haz clic en ☰. Haz clic en Copia de seguridad y restauración. Abre WeChat en el iPhone o la iPad. Haz clic en Hacer copia de seguridad en la computadora en la computadora. Toca Todas en el iPhone o la iPad.


If you don't have time to create a deep-conditioning mask and want something you can apply quickly before a shower, try honey! Honey actually helps your hair retain moisture. It will also help soften your hair, leaving it looking sleek. Bananas are natural moisturizers. Not only will they smooth and soften your hair, they’ll also help to protect against breakage and frizz by improving your hair’s elasticity. They smell pretty good too! Eggs actually have multiple benefits for your hair. They're packed with vitamins, so they help moisturize your hair. They help make your hair look shiny and sleek. Additionally, they can stimulate hair growth and prevent dandruff. Both the protein and acidity in the yogurt make it an excellent conditioner. The protein helps to repair your hair, helping to fight breakage and split ends. The acidity in the yogurt, like the acidity mentioned in the lemon juice, helps to smooth down the cuticle of the hair. This makes it appear sleek and smooth. This is a cheap and effective way to remove the buildup on your hair that accumulates from hair products. By removing the buildup, your hair will look less dull. It also makes your hair feel smoother and softer, which will keep it from tangling. Apply the vinegar and water combination after shampooing, wash it out, and you'll have shiny, beautiful hair.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Trata tu cabello con 1 cucharada de miel. Machaca un poco de banana y aplícatelo sobre el cabello. Aplícate un huevo batido sobre el cabello. Aplícate un poco de yogur. Enjuaga tu cabello con un poco de vinagre de manzana diluido.


If you don't like the idea of messing with your hair at home, you can always consult a professional colorist at a salon. Colorists know much more about hair care and maintenance than you do and will know how to treat any damage that might result from the dying treatment. A salon expert will be able to determine your hair type, any potential problems your hair might face, and a hair treatment that will give you the color you want with minimal damage. This option can get quite pricey, so be aware of the costs involved. They will have to remove the color from your hair and then dye it, so you will have to pay for both processes. If you are looking for salon-like treatment on a budget, look for a beauty school in your area. They offer color treatments at a fraction of the cost of a normal salon and typically do a great job with your hair. They are training, however, so be aware of what they are doing to your hair so you can make sure they are sticking to what you want done.  Because they are students, be prepared to be used as a model. Clear your day because the process will probably take a few hours. If none of these methods work or are appealing to you, you can always wait until the black color has faded enough from your hair to dye it brown. This process may take a long time, but it is effective. You can always wash your hair with shampoo not intended for color treated hair to help the dye fade faster. Once it is faded enough, you can color it to the color of brown you want. Depending on if you've used a demi-permanent or a semi-permanent color, the time frame can extend from a few weeks to a couple months.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ve a un salón de belleza. Ve a un instituto de belleza. Espera.


If you don't really know what you want, it's fine to talk to the bartender about it. They can help you figure out the best scotch for you, particularly if you've never had it. If you have an idea of what scotches you like or even other whiskys, begin with that. If they have that, great. If they don't, the bartender can help you navigate their selection to find something similar. If you're ordering in Scotland, you may want to opt for a double. A single dram of scotch is just 0.25 centilitres (0.085  fl oz). That's not much, so you may just want to start with a double. "Neat" means you want the scotch in a glass. You won't get ice or water in it, just the scotch. It will be served at room temperature. Most Scots drink scotch with a bit of water, so don't feel bad about adding it to your drink. All you need to do is ask for a "scotch with a splash of water" to have it added to your drink. If you prefer to add it yourself, you can ask for a water side instead, which means your scotch will come with a small glass of water. Then you can pour in how much you want. If you're ordering a drink in the U.S., ask for it on the rocks to get it over ice. In Scotland, you may need to ask for how many "lumps" of ice you want, 1 or 2. However, when you add ice, you lose some of the flavor, as you can taste more when the drink is at room temperature. Of course, you can drink scotch how you want to drink it. However, if you want to appear like you know what you're doing, don't mix scotch with anything but ice or water. It's meant to be enjoyed on its own.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Inicia una conversación con el barman. Pide uno doble en Escocia. En el caso de que solamente desees probar el scotch, entonces pide el scotch puro. Pídelo con un chorrito de agua. Si deseas tu scotch con algo de hielo, entonces pídelo "en las rocas". Saltéate las mezclas.


If you don't set some boundaries around your writing time, you'll wind up trying to do everything all at once (and not doing any of it particularly well). Designate particular hours for writing, and do your best to stick to them – you are “on the clock.”  The best working hours will depend on your individual circumstances, but consider setting time aside when your children are usually asleep. This might mean getting up early (before your children) or staying up late (after your children have gone to bed). If your children attend school, use those hours for work. Make older children aware of your work schedule. If you must work while your children are present, teach them that you are “at work” during certain times, and encourage them to avoid disturbing you. Just as you must protect your working time, you need to make time for undisturbed interaction with your children. Designate particular hours for high-quality family time, and do your best to stick to them. Again, the best specific hours for family time will depend on your individual circumstances, but consider protecting family meal times and bedtime routines. If you are present and attentive at these important times, your children will feel more secure – and you will feel less guilty! If you have a spouse of partner, it's important that he or she understands your goals and supports you. Come to an agreement about how your family's time will be managed. If, for example, you provide child care while your partner works a regularly-scheduled job, then perhaps he or she can do the same for you during evenings and weekends. Remember that your children may still come to you when your partner or spouse is home. If this becomes a problem, consider going somewhere else (perhaps a park or a café) to work. If your children's grandparents live nearby and are willing to help, let your children spend some time with them while you work! If you have other relatives or friends who offer assistance, accept their help, and try not to feel guilty – it's good for your children...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Establece horas específicas para trabajar. Establece horas específicas para compartir con tus hijos. Discute tus horarios con tu cónyuge o pareja. Pide ayuda. Haz que tus amigos y vecinos sean conscientes de tu horario. Crea una rutina eficiente.


If you don't want the ice cubes to water down your lemonade, iced tea, soda, or other sweet drinks, you may want to replace the water in your ice cube tray. Fill the tray with your favorite fruit juice to make flavorful ice that won't dilute your drinks.  Use the ice cubes in the same drink that you made them from. For example, use lemonade ice cubes in lemonade. Mix and match flavors. For example, add lemonade ice cubes to fruit punch for a zesty twist. If you enjoy iced coffee drinks, you probably aren't a fan of how the ice can water down the drink. Instead of using traditional ice cubes, fill your tray with coffee to ensure that the last sip of your coffee is as delicious as the first.  To avoid wasting coffee, use the leftover amount in your morning pot to make the ice cubes. Don't add milk to the ice cubes, however. The ice cubes will spoil faster, and the milk fat may also separate, creating a grainy texture as it melts. If you want decorative ice cubes for a party or other special event, try suspending fruit, herbs, or edible flowers in your cubes. Add water to the tray to fill the compartments halfway, and freeze them for 20 to 30 minutes. Add the fruit, herbs leaves, or flowers of your choice, and fill the compartments the rest of the way with water before freezing fully.  Fruits that work well for decorative cubes include raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, watermelon. Herbs such as basil and mint are ideal for “fillings” for ice cubes.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Llena la bandeja con jugo de frutas. Pon café a congelar en la bandeja. Añade hierbas o frutas al agua en la bandeja.


If you don't want to add cinnamon to your meals, you can still add it to your diet by taking a supplement. Many health supplement and natural food stores sell cinnamon supplements at affordable prices. While a low-dose cinnamon supplement is unlikely to harm you, your medical advisor may be aware of potential interaction effects with your medications that would make it risky to take cinnamon regularly. It can  interact with your diabetes medications, as both the cinnamon and the hypoglycemics work to lower your blood sugar and it is important to be certain that your blood glucose levels drop too low. Keep track of how much cinnamon you are taking and keep track of your blood sugar levels using a home glucose monitor-- you will soon be able to determine how much cinnamon you need to help control your blood sugar. 500 mg of cinnamon taken twice a day has been shown to improve A1c levels (and the levels of blood fats). A1c is used to determine average glucose levels for the previous 3 months, thus lowered A1c levels reflect improved diabetic control.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Considera tomar un suplemento de canela. Consulta con tu doctor sobre añadir a tu régimen un suplemento de canela. Considera un suplemento de 500 mg de canela al día.


If you don't want to deal with the upkeep a shorter "puppy cut" looks cute on a Maltese. You will need to have him professionally groomed maybe once every six weeks but will still need to brush his hair daily using a nice, soft brush. Remove excess hair and untangle knots while the hair is dry or with a special detangler. Bathing him first will make the tangles worse.  You may need to use a comb to get to the root of any tangles and knots. Remember to gently tease them apart. Take extreme care cutting out knots, as it is all too easy to nick the skin. You may need to bathe a playful puppy once a week, while a calm, older dog will only need a monthly bath. Wash its hair like it's your own, only be very gentle!  Don't forget to clean your pup's face with a washcloth. Maltese dogs have white hair that is prone to tear staining. You will recognize this as the brown streaks down the face of a white dog. This happens when tears overspill onto the cheek and stay there for a few hours. Substances in the tear fluid oxidizes and change to that rust-colored pigment, which causes the staining.  To avoid this, dry the area around your dog's eyes regularly. The amount of tear overflow varies with each individual dog and is more pronounced when they are teething. If the lower lid area or cheek are constantly wet, then wipe hourly. For dogs with less moisture from the eyes, you only need to wipe twice a day or when you spot gloop in the corner of the eye. There are various commercial products available for wiping eyes, but previously boiled water on cotton wool is perfectly sufficient. Dampen the cotton wool with the cool water and wipe away any moisture or stickiness from the eye area. Then finish with a dry piece of cotton wool to pat the area dry. Many people don't do this, but it is very, very important, especially for older dogs. This will slow up tartar formation and protect your dog's dental health. Start at a young age, so the dog accepts having its teeth brushed. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste made...

TL;DR in Spanish:

El pelaje del maltés es largo y suelto que se enreda con facilidad y que, al igual que el nuestro, crece continuamente. Báñalo con un champú suave y un acondicionador hechos para perros. Limpia sus ojos con regularidad. Cepilla sus dientes. Corta sus uñas con regularidad. Revisa diariamente los oídos del perro.


If you don't want to go through an FFL dealer, you can also buy a gun from a private individual. You may find someone with a gun for sale on the internet, through advertisements at a shooting range, or at a gun show. Under Ohio law, any private resident can sell a gun to any other private resident. Private sellers and unlicensed dealers in Ohio aren't required to conduct background checks. However, they must make sure that you're at least 18 (21 if you're buying a handgun) and a resident of Ohio.  If you're not from Ohio, the private seller cannot complete the sale themselves. They can take your money, but they'll have to send the gun to an FFL dealer in your state. Ohio doesn't have any specific laws relating to gun shows. The  rules in effect for a gun show depend on the rules of the organizer of the show and whether you buy from an FFL dealer or a private individual. Because private sales are relatively unregulated, it's up to you to inspect the gun and make sure it's in good working order and seems legitimate. If the serial number has been scratched through, that may be a sign that the gun has been used or transferred illegally. If you're an Ohio resident, once you buy the gun, you're free to take it home. There are no additional requirements for private sales and no record needs to be made of the transaction. You aren't required to register the gun with law enforcement or any other government agency. If you're not an Ohio resident, you and the seller must fill out the Firearm Transaction Report to transfer the gun to an FFL near where you live. That FFL will complete the transfer. If your state has any additional requirements, such as completing a background check, you must fulfill those requirements before taking possession of your gun. The FFL in your state will inform you of those requirements. You can also look them up yourself by doing an online search for "interstate gun transfer" with the name of your state.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Encuentra a un vendedor privado o sin licencia. Muéstrale al vendedor una identificación válida con foto. Compra el arma a través del vendedor. Transfiere el arma al vendedor FFL local si vives fuera del estado.


If you don't want to hang out with your friend because they suggested something that you do not want to do or that you don't have time to do (e.g., hanging out the entire weekend), try compromising. You could let your friend know that you want to make plans but can't do the particular plan he suggested.  For example, if he wants to spend the whole weekend together but you're only free on Saturday, try suggesting something you both like to do that could be done on a Saturday. Is there a new movie out that you both want to see? That's one idea for a compromise; going to the movies can be fun and only takes a few hours. Tell your friend that you are sorry that you can't make plans this time. Be sure to offer a sincere apology if maintaining the friendship is important to you.  To offer a sincere apology, don't breeze past it; take your time saying sorry and give your friend your full attention when you are speaking. Here is an example of how to sincerely apologize to your friend: "I'm really sorry, I'd love to make plans with you but I just really can't this time. Again, sorry about that but let's re-visit this soon so we can work something else out." If the reason is something you feel comfortable sharing with your friend (i.e., it is not too personal), be sure to let him know why you can't make plans this time.  If you do not wish to share the reason, you can use something more vague such as "I'm just really swamped this weekend" or "my life is a bit crazy right now so I can't this weekend" or "thanks for the invite, and sorry, but I just really need some alone time to recuperate this weekend". Whatever you do, if you are going to give a specific excuse, make sure it is legitimate to avoid looking like a liar or a flake.  Examples of legitimate excuses include you already having other plans, you being busy with something else in your life, and you being very tired from the week and needing some down time or alone time. If you are letting your friend know why you can't make plans with him, keep it concise....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Piensa en llegar a un punto medio. Discúlpate. Dale una razón. Trata de no dar muchas excusas. Sé cortés. No seas indeciso. Gana tiempo, si lo necesitaras. Proponle un plan posterior. Trata de poner el "no" entre dos "sí". Prueba usar una afirmación enfática.


If you don't want to make a mess on your floor, place your shoes down on a tray or sheet of newspaper first. Cover the insoles with a thick layer of baking soda, and wait 24 hours. Once the time is up, shake the baking soda off of the shoes. If there is any residue, you can either vacuum it up, or wipe it off with a damp cloth. Place the sandals into the bag first, then add the baking soda. Tie the bag shut tightly, and shake it. Leave the shoes in the bag for 24 to 48 hours, then take the sandals out. Shake off any excess baking soda.  This method may be safe to use on leather sandals, but it is best used sparingly. If you use it too often, your sandals may become dry and brittle. You can also use a large, plastic, zippered bag instead—as long as your sandals can fit comfortably inside. This will not only scrub any dirt away, but also help deodorize them as well. In a small dish, combine some baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Scrub the paste into the flip flops using an old toothbrush. Wait 5 minutes, then rinse them clean with fresh water. Let them air dry before wearing them again.  You can also use an old manicure brush instead. If the flip flops still smell, repeat the process, but with salted water instead. Salt has natural deodorizing properties. You can also use Epsom salt instead, which is good for neutralizing bad odors. Fill a small, plastic tub with one part baking soda and 10 parts water. Stir it to combine, then add the flip flops. Leave the flip flops in the water for at least 12 hours; 24 to 48 hours would be better. Once the time is up, take the flip flops out, and let them air dry.  This method may be used on sandals, as long as they can be soaked or washed. If the flip flops won't stay down, weigh them down using heavy jars or rocks. If you are using a shallow tray, place the flip flops face-down; most of the smell is in the insoles.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Espolvorea una cantidad considerable de bicarbonato de sodio sobre unas chancletas o sandalias malolientes. Desodoriza las sandalias poniéndolas en una bolsa de plástico con 90 gramos (½ taza) de bicarbonato de sodio. Limpia las chancletas sucias y malolientes con una pasta hecha a base de bicarbonato de sodio y agua. Remoja las chancletas en bicarbonato de sodio y agua.


If you don't want to play a full game of basketball, "pig" or "horse" are great ways to have fun on the court and work on your shooting at the same time. Legend has it that His Airness himself, Michael Jordan, took games of horse just as seriously as practice. Horse can be played with any number of players. The first player takes a shot from anywhere on the court. If the shot is made, the next player must make the shot from the same place. If the shot is missed, that player receives the first letter in the word "pig" or "horse" (the only difference is the number of letters. Each shot results in another letter. The game continues until the losing player has spelled out the entire word. 21 is the perfect game to play when you've got an un-even number of players, though it's perfect for three. In 21, every player plays against every other player, in an attempt to be the first to 21 points. Every shot inside the arc is worth one point, and every shot outside is worth two.  After scoring a basket, the player may shoot free-throws (worth one point each) until one is missed. If you score once and then shoot 20 straight free-throws, you win the game. If you miss a shot and another player tips it in, rebounding and shooting in one fluid motion. Your point-total goes back to zero (if you have less than 15 points) and back down to 15, if you've got between 20 and 15. If the 15th free throw is missed, the player goes back down to zero. A good game for practicing free-throws and playing with a big group of people is knockout. All players should line up at the free throw line. The first person in line shoots a free throw. If the shot is missed, the player must grab the rebound and keep shooting the ball until making a shot. As soon as a basket is scored, the player returns to the end of the line. As soon as the first player's ball touches the rim, the second player may shoot. If the second player in line scores a basket before the first player, the first player is knocked out. As soon as one player scores, the next person...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Juega "Horse". Juega "21" si tienes un número impar de jugadores. Juega al "eliminador". Juega "baseketball."


If you don't want to use bleach creme, or you want to just try out what lighter brows would be like, try using 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Dip a cotton swab into the liquid solution, and apply it to the areas of your eyebrow you'd like to lighten.  Hydrogen peroxide is an easily obtained, inexpensive product that's available in drug stores, pharmacies, or with first aid products. Leave it on for a few minutes the first time you apply it, then wipe it off. If you want, reapply every day, which will result in a gradual lightening of your eyebrows. If your brows are very dark, hydrogen peroxide will turn them a reddish-brown color instead of blonde. If you prefer using natural products over chemicals, try combining chamomile tea with lemon juice. To make the tea, pour a cup of boiling water over a chamomile tea bag and allow to steep for 1 hour. Mix in an equal portion of lemon juice, and stir well.  Apply with a cotton swab to your eyebrows. Repeat every day to gradually lighten your eyebrows. A brow pencil a few shades lighter than your current eyebrow shade will make your eyebrows appear lighter. If your eyebrows are dark brown, however, this may not work.  You can also use lighter colored eyeshadows around your eyebrows to maintain a lighter look. Brow gel that's several shades lighter than your current shade can also create the effect of a lighter eyebrow.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa agua oxigenada (peróxido de hidrógeno). Aclara tus cejas con té de manzanilla. Píntate las cejas con un lápiz o gel.


If you don't want to use tissue paper, you can simply draw on your bottle with permanent markers. This will give you a translucent, stained glass effect. If you make a mistake, dip a q-tip in rubbing alcohol, and "erase" the mistake. Wipe the area dry, and continue drawing. To make the paint stick better, consider buffing the entire bottle using a fine grit sand paper. Paint the entire bottle a solid color first, wait for the paint to dry, then add details, such as flowers. If you don't have a lot of supplies on hand, you can always decorate the bottle with stickers. For example, you could paint a bottle dark blue or purple, wait for the paint to dry, then cover it with silver or gold star stickers. Unroll about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of tape, and press it down on the bottle, right against the bottom edge. Keeping the roll of tape close to the bottle, start winding the tape around the bottle. When you come back to where you started, overlap the tape by ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) and snip the tape off. Start your next row just above the first one; you can also overlap the rows a little. If the tape extends over the top of the bottle, fold it inwards, inside the bottle. You can cover the entire bottle, or just small portions of it, with buttons, gems, or rhinestones. Make sure that you focus most of your design on the bottom however; if you glue too many things towards the top, your pencil holder will fall over. For a more colorful pencil holder, paint it or cover it with tissue paper maché first. Draw a line of glue along the top rim, and press the string down onto it. Start wrapping the string around the bottle. adding a line of glue every few inches/centimeters. When you reach the bottom of the bottle, draw another line of glue, and press the end of the string into it. Use a hole punch to poke holes ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) apart along the rim. Thread some yarn through a yarn needle, and use the needle to weave the yarn in and out of the holes. This will give you a more colorful rim. You will need to do...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Colorea una botella en blanco con marcadores permanentes para hacer algo rápido y fácil. Pinta el frasco con pintura acrílica o pintura en aerosol para hacer algo colorido. Decora una botella en blanco o pintada con pegatinas para hacer algo simple. Envuelve cinta adhesiva o cinta de colores o cinta washi alrededor de la botella para formar un patrón duradero. Usa pegamento termofusible y pega botones, gemas o piedras de imitación de colores para añadir un toque de color. Cubre la botella con hilo o cuerda. Haz agujeros a lo largo del borde, luego teje hilo de colores a través de los agujeros. Si la botella está hecha de PET o de plástico PETE, usa una plancha para darle un borde agradable.


If you don't, you may confuse the beat of the song (although this can sound extremely good if done well). This will give it a bit of variety and give some "flow" to your music. All being well, you will have a functional, if not a little bland, drum and bass tune. This will give you a varied tune that should sound a little bit more complete. You can do this in a number of ways, you can use vocals and add that over what you already have done; you can use some atmospheric pads to make it sound a little modern and trance like. You can add traffic noises or speaking to give different atmospheres, etc. Really the sky (meaning your imagination) is the limit here. DnB is crazy experimental, so anything goes with sounds. Think bold. Think of your song as a story. What are you trying to get across? The bustle of the city? Angry drivers? Birds migrating south for winter? Whatever, just try to visualise what you are trying to capture in your mind and then add some effects that you think would suit that. You may find that it keeps you more focused on a "theme" for your song and helps with keeping you on track.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Considera usar el bajo alineado con el bombo. Si estas tocando el bajo sobre una progresión, haz que repita por ejemplo cada 4 compases y ahí has un cambio en los compases 13-16 (cuidado en no confundirlo con el beat 16 de la batería como se explico arriba). Hazlo una pieza completa repitiendo todo el proceso que acabamos de ver y haciendo diferentes secciones de la canción que queden bien para que las puedas poner juntas (siguiendo el patrón de 16/32/64 compases de arriba). Junta toda la canción.


If you don’t already consistently exercise, diving headfirst into a strenuous regime can be discouraging and even cause injury. Get creative and find small ways to add more movement to your day.  Do housework and yard work. Scrubbing, dusting, raking, weeding and mowing are all great ways to burn calories. Plus, you’ll check off some of your chores. Go out of your way to walk more. Park 15 minutes away from your office building or at the farthest end of a store’s parking lot. Pay for your gas inside, and walk inside a restaurant instead of using a drive-thru. Always take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator. Though these are small adjustments, the calories you burn add up. Walking is unintimidating, and it is a great way to get in shape that is gentle on your body.  You can walk anywhere: around your office, in your neighborhood, or at a park. Plan your route ahead of your walk, so you know how far you are going to go. Walk as long as you can, as many days of the week as you can. Thirty minutes a day is an excellent supplement to your exercise routine. If you are in a position to do so, consider biking to work. Biking is a great way to add cardio into your routine. If you bike to work, you’ll not only improve your fitness, you’ll also save money on gas and help the environment by reducing your emissions. Even tiny movements, like tapping your toes to a catchy song can help improve your overall wellbeing.  If you get the urge to move, don’t suppress it. Move your fingers, sway back and forth, changing your seating position, play with nearby items. Don’t sit while you think or wait. Stand up and pace around. If you work in an office setting, this is an ideal way to incorporate some strength training into your workday.   Simply sit on your stability ball instead of a desk chair. If you don’t like the idea of a stability ball, consider a standing desk, instead. This is an incentive for you to get outside walking and will benefit your pet, as well.  If you don’t have a dog, think about dog walking for a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empieza a ejercitarte poco a poco. Agrega una caminata diaria. Cambia tu recorrido. Comienza a moverte. Invierte en una pelota de estabilidad. Pasea a tu perro con frecuencia. Considera un dispositivo de seguimiento de tu estado físico.


If you don’t already have a passport, you’ll need to apply for one several months before you plan to leave for Mexico. If you already have a passport, ensure that it will remain valid for your entire stay if possible. To live and work in Mexico, your passport must be valid for a period of 1 year after you apply for the necessary visa.  If you’re planning to be in Mexico for three years and your passport is only valid for one more year, you can avoid a lot of hassle by simply renewing it now. Make sure that your passport has at least a few blank pages in it to accommodate stamps and visas. If you do not have any blank pages, check with the appropriate government agency of your country to see whether you must renew your passport, or whether you can have extra pages added to it. Which visa you get depends on whether you intend to work in Mexico.  If you do not intend to work, you can simply buy an FMT (tourist) visa through a Mexican consulate or even from the immigration booth after you’ve crossed the border, if you’re driving ($20 USD paid by credit card). If you’re flying into Mexico, the visa will likely be included in the cost of your flight. An FMT visa is valid for 90 to 180 days (roughly 3-6 months); many people stay in Mexico for years on the FMT visa, simply renewing it every 6 months. If you intend to work, but do not intend to make Mexico your permanent residence, you’ll apply for an FM3 (non-immigrant residency) visa. There are 10 types of FM3 visas; to find out which one you require, you’ll need to go to the nearest immigration office or consulate. The fees for the visa will also differ, but you can expect to spend up to $500 USD obtaining one. If you intend to live in Mexico permanently (or at least for the foreseeable future), you’ll need to apply for an FM2 (permanent resident) visa. It must be renewed every year for five years, after which you can apply for citizenship. The cost for this visa will range from $300 USD to $500 USD. For the FM3 and FM2 visas, be prepared for a lengthy application...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de tener un pasaporte válido. Averigua qué visa necesitas. Asegúrate de no necesitar de ninguna visa de tránsito. Revisa tu licencia de conducir. Ocúpate de tus finanzas, incluidas tus obligaciones impositivas, en tu país de origen. Haz copias de todos tus historiales, recetas médicas y los de todos los miembros de tu familia. Reserva tus alojamientos temporales. Haz los preparativos de viaje para tu llegada a México. Compra un seguro automotor. Saca una tarjeta CURP. Compra un seguro de salud.


If you don’t already have a pet, you should think carefully about the specific animal and/or breed before you get one.  Adopt a dog that is not high energy, like an English Bulldog. For a list of high energy or low energy dogs, look at: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/apart.html. Adopt a smaller dog that takes up less space, like a Chihuahua or a Shi Zhu. Adopt a cat who has already lived in an apartment or a cat that you know will be better off not roaming. Many apartment communities will charge pet owners a number of fees depending on the size, breed, and type of their pet. Some of these charges can be very high, so consider them before moving in or getting a new pet.  Pet rent. This could vary from $5-$10 a month to much higher. Pet fee. Often these are one time fees of several hundred dollars. An additional security deposit. These may or may not be refundable. Often times, even the most well-behaved dog or cat will cause some damage in a home. While your security deposit or pet deposit might cover some of these costs, be prepared to cough up the amount of money needed to make repairs to the apartment before you vacate. Most dogs need lots of space to run and play. Cats, too, need space to roam as well. Apartments, by their very nature, offer limited space. Consider the following:  Your cat probably won’t be able to roam freely outdoors. You’ll have to walk your dog before and after work, rather than just letting them out into your fenced yard. Your future apartment community might not have a lot of green space. Many dogs are picky about where they pee and poop. If your apartment community does not have much green space, chances are it’ll be saturated with the pee and poop of other dogs, and your dog might have a tough time finding a spot. Look for apartment communities that have one or more dog parks. When you live in a house, if you want to walk your dog, you can simply go out the front door. For many people, apartment living is much more of a challenge. Consider the following:  If you live on a second or...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige a la mascota según los desafíos de vivir en un apartamento. Considera los costos adicionales que se les cobran a los dueños de mascotas en algunas comunidades de apartamentos. Reconoce que tu perro o tu gato podrían dañar o destruir algo en el apartamento y debes estar preparado para pagarlo. Ten en cuenta los desafíos en cuanto al espacio que conllevará vivir en un apartamento para tener una mascota. Considera la forma en la que las cosas pequeñas (por ejemplo, sacar a pasear a tu perro) podrían convertirse en quehaceres muy grandes. Esteriliza o castra a tu gato.


If you don’t already have this free app installed:  Go to https://www.adobe.com/solutions/ebook/digital-editions/download.html in a web browser. Click the Windows download link to download the installer. When the download is finished, double-click the installer (usually located in the Downloads folder). Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app. This opens the File Explorer. If you can't find it, type its name (or just type *.acsm) into the search box at the top-right corner of the window, then press ↵ Enter. It should appear in the search results. A context menu will appear. Another menu will expand. An authorization screen will appear. If you don’t have this information or don’t want to enter it, skip to the next step. Select the vendor of the ebook from the drop-down menu, then enter your login and passcode. This step is helpful if you want to be able to transfer DRM-protected ebooks between devices (up to 6). Only do this if you didn’t enter your vendor information in the last step. If prompted, click Authorize on the pop-up message to confirm this change. It’s the button at the bottom-right corner of the window. This authorizes your computer, and a confirmation screen will appear. You can now read the .acsm file in Adobe Digital Editions.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Instala Adobe Digital Editions. Presiona ⊞ Win+E. Navega hacia la carpeta que contenga el archivo .acsm. Haz clic derecho en el archivo . Selecciona Abrir con…. Haz clic en Adobe Digital Editions. Escribe la información del vendedor de tu ebook (opcional). Marca la casilla "Quiero autorizar mi computadora sin un ID". Haz clic en Autorizar. Haz clic en Aceptar.


If you don’t go to college immediately, you need to start building your personal wealth. It is a good idea to go ahead and get a part-time job, even as you search for something you would enjoy more. It is easy for job searches to drag on much longer than you intend, and you can always quit a little part-time job.  Getting a job as a restaurant server is fairly easy, and quick turnover is expected in that industry. Other service industry jobs like cashiering are easy to get and relatively painless to quit. Who knows, this little job may open up a new world to you that you want to work in. In the internet age, machines do much of our work for us, limiting the number of jobs available. You may only have a crappy job right now, and think you deserve much more. You probably do deserve more, but look at this period as putting in your time. The best way to get promoted or impress your bosses is to put in a hard day’s work for your own sake if no one else’s.  Look at the part-time job for what it is – a way to pay the bills and save up some money while you figure out what you want to do with the next part of your life. Try living day-to-day if you hate your job. If it was a beautiful day and a customer gave you positive feedback, put today in the ‘win column.’ Being grateful doesn’t mean you should accept your unenjoyable job indefinitely. Look around for openings at night, and apply to jobs you think you won’t get. If you don’t apply for these jobs, you’ll never have the possibility of getting lucky with a job offer from your dream company. . Putting part of your paycheck into your savings account is going to be useful down the road when you want a house or car. The best way to save money is to keep track of all of your income and expenditures. Give yourself a weekly budget for food and outings, and stick to it. You can even itemize trips to see family and friends if you know how much you’ll spend on gas and food. If your paycheck doesn’t automatically subtract income tax, put away some money every month for this....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consigue un trabajo. Sé agradecido por el trabajo que tienes. Empieza a ahorrar dinero Considera la posibilidad de obtener una tarjeta de crédito. Limita la frecuencia con la que sales. Comienza a comprar más comestibles. Prepara el café en casa.


If you don’t have a copy of your cellphone plan agreement, contact your carrier to get a copy. If for some reason the carrier doesn’t have it, then it's possible that there is no contract. That could be your way out. This is probably unlikely to happen, but you never know. When you do get your contract, read through it carefully. See if there are any terms that talk about potential modifications to the agreement, and make note of them. Here’s where you could find a possible escape route. It’s important that you note any changes as soon as they occur.  If the contract makes no reference to future modifications, and your agreement terms were modified by the carrier during the contract period, you could claim a breach of the agreement. Be aware, however, that many of these contracts do have a provision that says the carrier can change the agreement at any time.  Even if the contract contains a term addressing future modifications, you should be able to break the contract if the change is “materially adverse” to you. Granted that’s kind of a nebulous term, but the reality is that if the carrier has changed rates, or added small fees that weren’t there when you signed the agreement, you’ve probably met the “materially adverse” threshold.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Obtén una copia de tu contrato de la operadora. Revisa el contrato para ver si hay algún término que haga referencia a las modificaciones contractuales. Determina si se hicieron modificaciones a los términos originales del contrato.


If you don’t have a graphical interface, you can find your video card information through the Terminal. Type the following command and press Enter: lspci -v -s `lspci | awk '/VGA/{print $1}'` In the text that displays, your video card model will be listed at the top, usually in brackets. Specific hardware information is listed underneath the card. Click the System menu, then select Preferences. Click Hardware Information from the menu that opens. In the hardware Information menu, find your video card listed in the left frame. Detailed information on it will appear in the right frame when you select it.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la terminal. Encuentra el modelo de tu tarjeta. Abre la pantalla de “Información de hardware”.


If you don’t have a jewelry cleaning kit, you can make your own solutions with many different home cleaning products. You can use regular dish soap to clean the dirt and oils off diamond earrings.   Mix together 1 cup of lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon of mild dish soap. Stir the water with your fingers until you see bubbles. Make sure the dish soap doesn’t have perfume or dye in it or it could damage the earrings. Soak the earrings for three to four minutes, so that any dirt or oil loosens up. Then take a soft toothbrush and wet it in the mixture. Softly brush the diamonds. Let the earrings soak another 1-2 minutes. Then remove the earrings, and place them on a paper towel. Take a bowl of clear water and rinse the earrings off. Don’t rinse them under a faucet or you might lose them down the drain. There are many different household products that you can use to clean diamond earrings. Windex works, too. Or you could soak the earrings in mild liquid detergent. Pick one with sodium lauryl ether sulfate.  Spray a toothbrush with Windex. Then, brush the diamonds softly.     Be gentle, and use a small, soft brush. Then, rinse the earrings with water and wipe them dry with a soft cloth. It sounds like it might be too harsh, but it's one of the most common ways to clean diamond earrings.  Mix one part ammonia with six parts of hot water. Do not use hot water, though, if there are other gems in the setting. It could damage them. Put the earrings in the solution for 20 minutes. Use rubber gloves with this solution. Next, put the earrings into another bowl with warm water. Add a teaspoon of dish soap to the bowl. Scrub the earrings with a soft toothbrush or jewelry brush.  Rinse the earrings in warm water. You can make your diamonds – and other gems – look brighter if you soak them overnight in club soda.  Simply fill a glass full of club soda, and then put diamonds or other gems (like rubies and sapphires) in the glass. Let it sit overnight. Another technique involves using a denture tablet to give your diamonds some...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza detergente lavavajillas. Prueba con Windex u otro limpiavidrios. Utiliza amoníaco. Remoja los aretes en agua carbonatada. Prueba agua con detergente para elaborar una solución simple que quite un poco de grasa o mugre. Prueba el vodka.


If you don’t have a local florist or garden center that sells cuttings from vanilla orchids, you may need to order them online. For best results, choose a cutting that is 15–20 inches (38–51 cm) long. It’s a good idea to purchase several cuttings in case some of them don’t make it.  Cuttings are usually taken from mature plants that are 20 feet (6.1 m) or more in length. Be sure to ask the supplier which end of the cutting is the top and which is the bottom if you are unsure. The top is the direction in which the plant has been growing. The leaves will point down toward the bottom of the cutting. Fir bark and peat moss will ensure that the soil has good drainage. Alternatively, you could use a potting medium formulated for orchids. Keep in mind that orchids do better in small pots rather than in large ones or directly in the soil. All of these materials are available at garden shops and home improvement stores. Vanilla orchids thrive in a potting medium with a neutral pH of 6.6 to 7.5. To test the pH of the soil, you can use a commercial test probe or paper test strips, both of which are available at your local garden center and online. If you need to adjust the pH, add lime to increase the alkalinity or add organic matter (like more peat moss) to increase the acidity. Bury the bottom 2 leaf joints, or nodes, of the plant about 1 inch (2.5 cm) into the potting medium. Lightly tamp down the potting medium with your hands to stabilize the cutting. It’s important that you don’t oversaturate the orchid, which could lead to root rot. Water the orchid lightly, rather than deeply, just until the potting medium is moist. Always use distilled water, as the minerals in tap water aren’t good for plants.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Compra un esqueje de vainilla de entre 40 y 50 cm (15 a 20 pulgadas). Llena una maceta pequeña con una mezcla de musgo de turba y corteza de abeto. Prueba el medio para macetas de forma que te asegures de que su pH sea neutro. Planta el esqueje de orquídea de vainilla en la maceta. Riega un poco la orquídea después de plantarla usando agua destilada.


If you don’t have all of the mask ingredients on hand, you can apply the maple syrup to your hair by itself and still receive the hydrating benefits it provides. Pour the pure maple syrup over your dry hair and run a wide-toothed comb through to distribute the syrup evenly. Leave it on your hair for about twenty minutes.  Rinse the syrup out by shampooing and conditioning your hair as you normally would.  Feel free to apply the syrup to your frayed ends only, instead of your whole head of hair, if you prefer. Stir three tablespoons of real maple syrup and one tablespoon of honey together. Put the mask on your dry hair and then run a comb through it to distribute it. Cover your hair with a shower cap. Leave the mask on your hair for twenty minutes. Rinse it out of your hair, then shampoo and condition it like you normally would. Honey is an excellent natural moisturizer and it can provide a large dose of antioxidants and nutrients to your dry strands. When paired with maple syrup, which is also very moisturizing, you get a very hydrating and simple hair mask. Mix approximately two (or more) tablespoons of real maple syrup with two tablespoons of coconut oil. Make sure you use virgin unrefined coconut oil for best results. Pour the mixture on your hair and then comb it through. Leave the mask on for about an hour. Rinse it out with water.  Follow the rinse up with a gentle shampoo and conditioner.  Coconut oil is extremely hydrating and makes an excellent mask for dry hair when paired with maple syrup.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa jarabe de arce solo. Mezcla jarabe de arce con miel para crear una mascarilla. Mezcla partes iguales de jarabe de arce y aceite de coco para crear una mascarilla.


If you don’t have enough time to let the microwave air dry, you can wipe the inside down with a towel.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Deja abierta la puerta del microondas y déjalo secar al aire.


If you don’t know how to operate a grill yourself, you’ll need someone to help you with that. Generally, cookouts include hamburgers, hotdogs, or sausages, snacks like fresh fruit, vegetables, and chips, and drinks, but you can be as creative with the menu as you want to be. If you don’t have a grill, move your cookout to the park to use one there.  To make your cookout even more fun, ask each friend to bring along one of their favorite dishes. Apart from eating, you can also play backyard games, take a walk, or even have a bonfire once it’s nighttime. You’ll need a projector, speakers, and a screen or an area that’s big enough to project the movie onto. Bring out blankets, pillows, and chairs for people to sit on. Make popcorn and provide some other snacks and drinks.  If you don’t have a screen, project the movie onto a garage door or something similar. This is also a fun way to watch baseball games with your friends if you can’t make it out to the field. You can play with no rules, basically meaning that people can get hit multiple times and still not be “out” of the game.  You could also lay some ground rules, saying that once someone is hit, they are out of the game. Avoid hitting anyone in the face, and make it clear that no one should run out into the street. As always, when you’re outdoors make sure to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun’s rays. Decide what you would like to grow, whether that is flowers or vegetables, and research how to plant and care for these things. Keep your garden watered and weeded. If you don’t have a lot of space at home, you can plant your garden in pots, just as long as they’ll get a lot of sunlight. Make sure to wear insect-repellant to keep away mosquitos and other pests. Pick a day that is clear rather than cloudy, and turn off all your outside lights, if you can. If you live in a city, you may need to go to a park or somewhere else to get away from all the lights.  There are some cool apps that can tell you what you’re looking at in the sky, like Star...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Invita a tus amigos a una barbacoa para disfrutar fuera de la casa. Organiza una noche de películas con refrigerios y bebidas. Manténganse frescos al hacer una pelea de globos o pistolas de agua. Planta un jardín para aprender a cultivar tu propia comida o flores. Observa las estrellas Acampa en tu patio trasero


If you don’t like the idea of adding real chocolate to your bath, you can choose to use chocolate fragrance oil instead. Chocolate fragrance oil comes in a variety of scents, like dark chocolate, mousse, and fudge. Almost any brand of fragrance oil you buy should work for the mixture. Crafters Choice, Nature Garden Secrets, and Essential Oil are brands that make chocolate fragrance oil. Glycerin is a sweet and colorless liquid that can be dissolved into water and alcohol. Glycerin has many skin benefits. It can be used as a toner, moisturizer, and it can treat wrinkles and blackheads. You can buy glycerin at most pharmacies and supermarkets. Africare is a brand name of 100% glycerin. You can also buy generic brands from stores like CVS and Walgreens. Baby shampoos are considered mild shampoos. Brands like Dawn and Ivory make mild dish soaps. Shampoo and dish soap can be found at most supermarkets. A small bottle will be enough because you will only need to use one cup of shampoo or soap. You can also choose to use unscented bubble bath, but you should not include it in the initial mixture. Instead, wait to add it directly to the bath.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Compra un aceite con aroma a chocolate. Compra glicerina. Compra un champú o líquido lavavajillas suaves.


If you don’t like to negotiate, you can hire a debt settlement company to help you settle debts. You’ll make monthly payments to the debt settlement company, which will save the money in an account. After a large enough lump sum has accumulated, they will approach your creditors to negotiate a settlement. There are many companies out there. Some advertise on television, in the phone book, or online. Before hiring a company, you should thoroughly research it to uncover whether it is a legitimate company. Unfortunately, there are many scammers or inexperienced companies working in the field. Check the following:  Search the Better Business Bureau. Look at the city where the company has its headquarters and read up on any complaints. Ask your state’s Attorney General whether any lawsuits have been filed against the company. Check with a local consumer protection agency for complaints. Of course, any company might have complaints. But look for patterns. Are several people complaining of being ripped off? Legitimate debt settlement companies should send you certain disclosures before asking you to sign a contract. You should read these disclosures closely so that you understand them. For example, the disclosures should cover the following:  Your fee and how it is calculated. Typically, debt settlement companies charge either a percentage of your total debt or a percentage of the amount they saved you. Any terms and conditions. The length of time that will pass before the company approaches your creditors for settlement. How much they intend to offer each creditor. The negative consequences of stopping payments to your creditors (lowered credit score, potential lawsuits, more fees, etc.) Avoid any company that engages in shady practices. Look for the following red flags, and run away if you can:  advertises a new government program that will help you with credit card debt (there is no program) charges fees before settling your debt guarantees they can make your debt disappear doesn’t tell you the consequences of...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca compañías de liquidación de deudas. Averigua la reputación de cada una de las compañías. Lee la información requerida de la empresa. Ten cuidado con las estafas. Firma el contrato. Retira todo tu dinero, en caso de ser necesario.


If you don’t trust yourself to change then no one will do it for you. Real change has to be driven from your own desire to be better, feel better, and have a positive outlook on life. Change can be scary, but it you love and trust yourself you can get through changes unscathed. Think of prior big changes in your life. Are they really scary in hindsight? How well did you handle the changes? What can you learn from them? A positive outlook on life and the future is paramount to enacting change. You need to first change how you look at yourself before you can change. Think of it this way – if you want to change your love life to become more open, you’re not going to get very far if you believe “I don’t deserve to be in love.” Erase this negative language from your mind by practicing positive refrains every day, like: “I love myself,” “I can do this,” “I am capable of changing.” Don’t punish yourself or get upset if you have a negative thought. Instead, replace it with an opposing, positive one. If you thought – “Women never like me,” counter it with “I haven’t met a woman who I am compatible with yet.” Even if your goals aren’t related to your body, being healthy and happy will make it much easier to focus on changing yourself for the better. Make sure that you are eating a balanced diet, getting 6-7 hours of sleep a night, and doing things you love to erase stress. Don’t judge yourself or get upset at your faults. This is the time to look at your behaviors through a neutral lens, figuring out exactly what about yourself you want to change. There is a reason you want to change, and you need to do some exploring to find it. Having clear motivations will make it much easier to change. Some questions to ask include:  Does this make me happy? What are the facts, not the feelings, about this situation? Why do I want to change? What is my end goal? This needs to be specific and goal-oriented. By setting smaller, more manageable goals you “trick” your brain into thinking the task is easier, making it easier to commit...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Debes saber que todo cambio significativo debe surgir desde adentro. Practica la afirmación positiva. Cuida tu cuerpo y tu mente para que el cambio sea más fácil. Reconoce las conductas o pensamientos que quieres cambiar. Haz un plan de acción. Empieza con cambios pequeños antes de enfrentar los grandes. Haz una “mini cuota” para cada día. Mantén tus planes en secreto. Simplifica tu vida. Sé paciente y reconoce que el cambio no es fácil.


If you don’t use all the blackberries at once, then the berries can spoil very quickly. Leaving berries out at room temperature can cause them to mold overnight.  Leave only 1-2 days’ worth of berries in the refrigerator. They’ll spoil after that. If you want to keep more for longer periods of time, you can freeze blackberries for several months without air. (Be sure to wash them first!) Wash the berries right before you are about to consume them. Once they're washed, berries are more likely to go bad. It’s also wise to rinse the blackberry before freezing them, too. If you rinse before storing them in the refrigerator, you risk allowing the berry to mold quicker. Don’t press too hard while rinsing, as blackberries can be easy to squeeze. There are many different uses of blackberries. They are flavorful and can enhance an entree or dish, or they can be enjoyed alone as a fruit or on a salad. You can also create blackberry jams. Adding blackberries to yoghurt can also enhance the taste of a plain but healthy dish. You can find more recipes and uses for blackberries on recipe sites such as Allrecipes.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evita que las zarzamoras se enmohezcan con el transcurso del tiempo. Enjuaga con agua cada zarzamora justo antes de usarlas. Consume las zarzamoras.