How to make a 1 ohm to 100 megaohm resistance decade box
Separate each switch from the others if they come to you as connected.
Be careful not to break the clips that connect the switches to each other.
Start with the lowest value resistors, the 1 ohm resistors and solder them as as shown in the wiring diagram.

Connect one end of the resistor to pin 9 and the other end to pin 8 of the switch. Connect the next resistor in the chain to pin 8 (two resistor leads are connected to pin 8) and pin 7.

How to make a tote and clutch in one
Heat up your iron and have it on standby.
You will be folding and then ironing material for your bag so have the iron ready to go.
Cut the material for the bag.

You will need to cut out three pieces that will be fashioned together. Cut out 2 pieces that are 17 inches by 14 inches (this will be your bag).

How to charge a fitbit
Try a different usb port.
There's a chance that the usb port you are trying is malfunctioning, or isn't producing enough power to charge the tracker. This is most common with usb hubs, or older usb ports.

Try connecting the charger to a different port to see if it works. Connect the fitbit to a wall-charger instead of your computer.

How to tell your parents you have a girlfriend
Drop hints; talk about her.
Talk about your girlfriend as you would any other friend. This in itself that may lead them to figure it out.
This can also be a way to get them more comfortable with the idea of you hanging out with girls (if that is not something you have done much before) or having a girlfriend. You can say something like this : " my friend jessica and i are going to the movies tonight..." " oh, jessica's giving me a ride to the party.