Q: If you want to dress like a tomboy, you'll at least need to check out the source. Head to the boys section of your favorite stores and peruse the racks. Look for graphic tees and distressed shirts. More likely than not, the clothes will be a bit baggy on you but that's not a bad thing. Pick out things you like and try them on. If they are absolutely humongous, you can always try altering them. Other great stores that have unisex options include Reebok, Hot Topic, and Tillys. Look for clothes that can be worn by both girls and guys. Loose, comfortable t-shirts are one of the most basic aspects of tomboy style. Cotton shirts in boyish colors (forest green, navy, grey, black, brown, maroon, etc.) are always great to have on hand--and go with pretty much every outfit. You should also buy some stylized tees. Shirts with band names, skater themes, and skulls (among other styles) are all considered tomboyish clothes. You can also look for shirts with sarcastic or funny images or phrases on them. While you don't have to ditch skirts entirely, tomboys are pretty much defined by not wearing skirts or dresses. Instead, wear cool, comfortable pants that have a boyish look. Stores like Gap sell 'Boyfriend' pants that are cut like boys' pants but are fitted for a girl's body. Skinny skater pants, distressed or boot-cut jeans, and athletic pants are all good options for a girl wanting to dress like a tomboy. Black, opaque leggings are also great tomboy apparel. If you do have to wear a skirt for whatever reason, pair it with some leggings, some Converse, and a t-shirt with your favorite band's logo. These additions will play down the girliness of the skirt. Instead of tiny Daisy Duke shorts, try rocking some loose distressed jean shorts or longer shorts that go to just above your knees. Shorts that are made of a stretchier or more athletic material (like board shorts) are great for running around. Plaid is a unisex fabric that is a great addition to most outfits. It is an awesome material because it can be worn as a shirt or as a light-weight jacket. Throw on a pair of jeans, a plain cotton shirt, your favorite plaid long-sleeve button-up and you're good to go. Hoodies are a great tomboy staple. Zip-up hoodies and regular sweatshirts are perfect for tomboys in a colder climate. Get a plain hoodie in a dark color (black goes with everything) and you will soon realize you wouldn't be able to live without it. When you heat up, tie your hoodie around your waist for a nonchalant, boyish look. You should also try on a cardigan or two. Schoolboy cardigans are also a great cold-weather item. Pair a cardigan with low-slung or boyfriend jeans for a cute tomboy look. If jeans aren't your things, wear sports pants and t-shirts for the easiest outfit to run around in. Better yet, wear sports clothes that represent your favorite teams. Tomboys can keep up with guys on the sports field. Why not dress the part too? Get a sweatshirt with the logo of your favorite sports team for cold days. While this section of the article has listed different ways you can dress like a tomboy, being a tomboy ultimately means having the confidence to wear what you want and feel comfortable in without feeling like a slob or unkempt. If you consider yourself a tomboy but feel like wearing a dress, do it. The most important thing is that you remember to be yourself.
A: Take advantage of the boys section. Pick out some t-shirts. Opt for pants rather than skirts. Keep shorts in mind when it's hot. Play up the plaid. Rock a hoodie. Wear sporty clothes. Wear what makes you feel comfortable.

Q: Figure out what specifically is causing you trouble. Once you know what the problem is you can create a detailed plan for improvement. It may help to sit down with a parent, teacher, or friend to look over your exams and see if there are any consistencies. For example, are you not getting to the last few math problems every time? This could mean you need to learn time management skills for test-taking. Are you having trouble remembering the order of certain historical events? You may benefit from mnemonic devices. It's easy to think of all the bad things that might happen if you don't do well on your next test, or to start thinking you'll never do well on a test again. But this sort of thinking will only serve to distract you. Instead think to yourself, "I didn't do so well last time, but I'm doing my best to improve for next time." It's easy to talk yourself out of studying or convince yourself you'll get to it in a few minutes, but these types of thoughts typically snowball until you've avoided studying altogether and are out of time. If you're finding it difficult to get motivated to study, try scheduling study sessions as short as thirty minutes so that it doesn't seem so daunting. Don't beat yourself up when your mind starts to wander while studying. That's a sign that you need a break, so take fifteen minutes to walk around the block, grab a snack, or listen to your favorite song. Try switching subjects when you return. It's okay to be sick of math and need to switch to English for awhile.
A: Identify the problem. Think positively, not catastrophically. Cut out procrastination behavior. Give your mind a break.

Q: You want basic white toothpaste. Not gel, whitening paste, or anything with abrasive crystals in it. The traditional white paste will do the trick without damaging the wood. Sometimes rubbing alcohol or peanut butter can be used in place of toothpaste to remove marker stains, but toothpaste is usually more effective. You want to make sure the spot you're removing is accessible and flat, so that the toothpaste doesn't run down the surface while you're trying to rub it in. Make sure your marker stain is covered with a thick layer of toothpaste. You can apply more later if you don't have enough. Grab a clean washcloth and hold it under running water. Any temperature that's comfortable to you is fine. Once the washcloth is soaked, squeeze any excess water so that it's damp and not dripping wet. Using a circular motion, rub the toothpaste into the marker spot for three to five minutes or until most of the toothpaste disappears. Apply enough pressure that your toothpaste can penetrate the marker, but not so much pressure that you're going to damage the finish on your wood. Add more toothpaste if the washcloth doesn't move freely over the entire surface of the marker stain. Using your damp washcloth, wipe off any toothpaste that's still left on the wood. Make sure you wipe in the direction of the wood grain, not against it. The wood will dry and any toothpaste should be gone. Your marker stain should be removed. All you have to do now is clean up your area. Put away your toothpaste, dispose of your washcloth to be cleaned, and replace your wooden object if it's movable. Repeat the previous steps, but add an equal amount of baking soda (for the amount of toothpaste) to your stain. This will add abrasion so use caution when you're rubbing the mixture into the wood. If the baking soda doesn't work, follow the same steps using rubbing alcohol or peanut butter. Be sure to wipe away the alcohol or peanut butter with a damp washcloth, then let the wood dry before cleaning up.
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Get a tube of regular toothpaste. Turn the piece of wood so that the stain is facing up. Squeeze a generous amount of toothpaste onto the surface of the wood. Dampen a washcloth. Rub the toothpaste in. Wipe away any remaining toothpaste. Clean up your work area. Add baking soda if any marker stain remains.