Article: There are endless creative ways you can spruce up a costume once you have the basics down. Because Abraham Lincoln was a politician, you might consider making a pin that says "Vote Abraham Lincoln" on it and pinning it to your jacket. The real Lincoln was also often seen holding pocket watches, so adding one to your costume may be a good idea for the fake of authenticity. A walking cane is always a good add-on to a costume of this nature. A good costume maker won't be limited to the most obvious costume solutions. In truth, there's a virtually endless amount of ways you can make yourself look like Lincoln, without even wearing the proper clothes for it. For instance, you could use paper and black spray-painted cardboard cutouts to make the costume's "coat" and "hat," then tie the pieces around your body. This approach can be called the "Paper-raham Lincoln" costume. Don't underestimate the effect of multiple layers in a fake materials-based costume. For instance a "dress shirt" underneath the cardboard coat could be made by cutting out some of the cardboard in the middle and gluing white construction paper Some women's costumes take the form of a "sexy" version of something. This often takes the form of combining the costume with a skirt and heels in order to feminize it. The "Babe-raham" Lincoln costume is a well-known example of this. You can exchange the big coat and pants for a black skirt and blouse. The only part of the original costume you should keep is the hat and chin beard. The Baba-raham Lincoln costume is a spoof of "sexy" versions of Halloween costumes. It can be worn by men and women alike. Because there are countless things you can do with a costume, don't be afraid to splice your Abe Lincoln design with other costumes. For instance, a cute cat costume can be merged with a Lincoln costume by taking the whiskers and ears, and throwing them together with the chin beard and top hat. If you have a stockpile of costume materials, you should experiment with different combinations using what you already have. You get bonus points if you're able to make Abraham Lincoln pun from the combination you've created.
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Accessorize your look. Explore making your costume from different materials. Try a Babe-raham Lincoln costume. Combine ideas from different costume sets.
Article: Grip the end of the new valve cartridge (which should be identical to the old cartridge) with pliers and slide it back into its slot in the wall. Wiggle the cartridge back and forth if at any point it gets stuck and won't slide any further. If your valve cartridge will not slide into the wall or seems too small for the slot, you may have bought the wrong size. Double-check the valve size and model to make sure it matches your old cartridge. If you notice severe rust and corrosion while changing the shower valve, then you may need to change out the entire tub and shower valve assembly. Using your needlenose pliers, pick up the new valve's metal clip and insert it into place. It should fit in the same spot as the old valve's metal clip and be inserted from the top. If you tightened the water stops, loosen them by turning or screwing them to the right. Turn on the water supply to the entire house if you turned off the entire water supply because you couldn't locate the stops. Set the trim plate back over the access hole and screw it in place on both sides. If it had a layer of calk securing it around the sides, apply a new layer. Screw the shower handle back in place, turn it on to make sure it works, and remove the cloth from the drain. If you enlarged the wall opening earlier, you should be able to put everything back in place so long as the hole is not larger than the trim plate. Fill the hole back in if you accidentally made it too large.
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Insert your new valve. Slide the metal clip back into place. Turn on the water supply. Put the trim plate and handle back in place.
Article: You can enrich the relationship you have with your child by connecting with them in an age-appropriate way. Teach, work on projects, and play on a level that your child is familiar with. This helps them bond with you and makes you seem more approachable. If you have a toddler, get on the floor and build a city out of blocks. If you have older adolescents or teens, join in on a round of video games. You are more likely to spark conversation during these types of activities than by trying to get them talking at the dinner table. While your children need to know that you acknowledge and respect their individuality, it also counts when you uplift the family as a unit. Make family time a regular and special part of your routine. Eat meals together most nights of the week, and have everyone share their peaks and pits (i.e. best and worst moments) of the day. Go to sporting events, movies, or community gatherings together. Spending time together as a unit is essential. You should also set aside time to focus on each individual child. Prioritizing one-on-one time helps you form a connection with each child. Plus, it also helps you focus on each child's individual strengths and talents. Find a shared hobby to engage in with each of your children. Maybe you will teach one kid how to fish on weekends. Or, work with another on perfecting a piano performance. Free up part of your weekly schedule to build a special relationship with each child. Parents who have good relationships with their children are involved in their lives. You can't expect to have a strong bond with your children if you simply say "good morning" and "good night" each day. It's understandable that you're busy juggling work and other responsibilities, but you should also make an effort to get to know your kids and learn about what's happening in their lives. If you have some free time, offer to volunteer at school, coach a softball game, or meet with your children's teachers regularly to stay updated on their academic performance. Sit down with them as they do homework. Help them practice their lines for the school play. Invite your kids' friends over so you know what kind of influences they are around. Let your kids know that things don't always have to be so serious between you. Of course, you want them to respect your authority, but you also want to laugh with them. A sense of fun can liven up their lives and build fond memories. Make crazy faces or noises to supplement mealtimes or playtime with smaller children. Act silly with adolescents by pulling pranks or telling jokes.
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Get on their level. Emphasize the importance of family time. Dedicate one-on-one time for each child. Stay in touch with academics, friendships, and extracurriculars. Kid around.