In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many thrift stores have websites that will show up in a basic search. Also consider using thethriftshopper.com to find smaller, independent stores along with larger stores in your area. The types of residents living around a thrift store can be a good indicator of the sort of items and level of quality you can expect from a thrift store. For example: Thrift stores in more affluent neighborhoods have better quality furnishings than thrift stores in other parts of town. Also, residents in affluent areas are more likely to redecorate based on style rather than necessity, meaning that it can be easier to find matching items of good quality. Thrift stores near college campuses are always stocking name brand clothing. This works best when vacationing with a car. Especially if you are visiting a large city, larger volume thrift stores tend to offer a wider selection of items, often of better quality. There's also the chance that trends in the area you are visiting are different than where you are from, and you could find unique and eclectic items. Thrift stores are not the only source of bargain shopping. Flea markets. Show up early 6am is a good start. Do a sweep for furniture items first, picking and choosing what you want. Don't be afraid to haggle, but be fair to the seller. Once you've found furniture and larger items, load them and look for smaller items-- furniture, accessories, clothing, etc. Consignment stores. These are a type of second-hand store that purchases clothing from sellers as opposed to selling donations. This makes them more expensive than thrift stores, but they are a dependable source of well-made, discounted, name brand clothing that is in fashion at the time of purchase. Neighborhood yard sales. While yard sales occur in every city almost every weekend, in order to maximize shopping and save time, look for neighborhood yard sales. These often take place in a single location, like a church or school, or span several blocks, with people selling from their own yards. These are a great way to find furniture and antiques. Estate sales. The ultimate source for gently used antiques, ranging from furniture and dishes, to jewelry and quilts. These take place literally on the "estate" where a person lived and require a little more foreknowledge and research in order to get the best deals.
Summary: Search online. Consider location. Thrift on vacation if possible. Utilize other discount shopping venues.

While your child is learning how to use a spoon, do not have her use regular adult utensils. These heavier metal utensils can hurt your child's gums or teeth. Your child may also find them too heavy to maneuver. Instead, purchase your child's own set of plastic, toddler-sized spoons. Toddler spoons are often tipped with soft rubber to make it easier to grip the handle. If your toddler is still learning how to handle her spoon, you can help her by putting your hand over hers. Move her hand through the whole process of scooping up the food and then bringing the spoon to her mouth. Do this movement much more slowly than you would to eat with a spoon yourself. Your child is still adjusting to the feeling of eating with a utensil. Place a small amount of food in a bowl so that your toddler can practice using her spoon. Putting a small amount of food in the bowl will help if she accidentally swipes the bowl and spills its contents. Have another bowl with more food ready on the sidelines. When she has used the spoon to eat the small amount of food in her bowl, add some more food from the second bowl. Your child will most likely adapt to using a spoon quickly. However, you should still stay by her side while she practices so that you can help her with large bites, or with tilting the spoon the right way if the food is about to slide off of it. Your child will most likely continue to be a messy eater until she reaches the ages of 2.5 or 3.
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One-sentence summary -- Give your child her own 'toddler spoon'. Help guide your child through the movement of eating with a spoon. Give your child a little food to practice with. Stay by your child's side while she practices using the spoon.

Problem: Article: Your teacher should clearly outline their policy for using laptops at the beginning of the course. Be sure to pay careful attention to these rules and follow them closely. For instance, you may not be allowed to have your laptop open during lectures, or you may only be permitted to access specific programs or websites. You may also only be allowed to bring your laptop on certain days. In some cases, these policies may be set by the school, rather than by an individual teacher. When you're listening to a lecture in class, try not to just type out exactly what your teacher or professor is saying word-for-word. Instead, listen carefully to what they're saying, and jot down important words and concepts in your notes. Don't worry about writing in full sentences, and make note of any supplemental reading or additional materials that your teacher references during their lecture. You can also include questions that you might have. Then, when you're studying, you can try to find the answer to those questions in your notes or textbook. While your laptop can be a powerful tool for learning, it also contains a lot of opportunities to become distracted during class. Before class starts, turn off any messaging apps, games, social media notifications, and so on. Also, avoid opening any websites or apps that aren't related to what's going on in class. Even if it only takes a second to close a notification, it could cause you to miss something important that your teacher says. You can also use airplane mode to disable your internet completely while you're in class. If you have trouble using self-control, or if you aren't sure how to turn off notifications without uninstalling an app, try looking for an extension or an app that you can customize to block certain websites or apps. There are a number of different types of productivity software available that you can tailor to your exact needs. For instance, you might install an extension on your web browser that blocks you from going to certain websites during school hours or while you're studying, or that limits how many hours you can use those sites during the day. Your laptop can do more than just distract you during classit can also make it harder for the people around you to concentrate. During class, don't listen to music, watch videos, play games, or look at any images that might be distracting or offensive. Consider sitting toward the back of the class if laptops aren't commonly used by the students in your course. That way, anyone who might be distracted by it is free to sit ahead of you where they can't see the screen. If you've tried a few things to boost your productivity but you still find yourself getting distracted by your laptop in classor you realize you're just not as fast or efficient as you are without ityou might just need to leave it at home. That way, you won't even be tempted to use it to check your Insta during class. This will also help protect your laptop from being damaged in your backpack or during class.
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Follow the guidelines set by your teacher or school. Type up your notes in your own words. Close or uninstall programs that might distract you. Use productivity software to help you stay disciplined during class. Be considerate of your classmates. Consider leaving your laptop at home if it's not required for class.