Problem: Article: The study coins and other money is known as numismatics. If you have lots of coins that you want to appraise, or if you frequently work with coins, consider joining a professional group devoted to this area. These groups will share price lists and other special information that can help you determine the value of your coins. Look for a recognized professional group in your area, like the American Numismatics Association or the Professional Numismatics Guild. Websites like Coin Today and Coin World may also allow you to register for membership to access special information. Professional coin appraisers can give you the most accurate, up-to-date value of your coin. They will base their appraisal on their expert opinion of the coin's condition. They'll also take into account what similar coins have been selling for lately. Membership in a numismatics group should also give you access a directory of dealers so you can find one in your area. Coin groups may hold regular conventions when sellers can display coins for interested buyers. Dealers may also be interested in buying coins from attendees. Whether or not you're interested in actually selling your coin, you can use this as an opportunity to determine its "buy" value. Talk to some dealers. Show them the coin(s) you have and ask them if they're interested in buying.
Summary: Join a numismatics group. Have your coin officially appraised. Go to a numismatics trade show.

Problem: Article: While the thinset adhesive is still slightly wet, pull the spacers out from between the tiles. This should be about 1.5 hours after you applied the adhesive and added the spacers. Make sure you collect all of the spacers before you start the next phase of tiling. If you leave the spacers in the adhesive for too long, they can become stuck. Adhesive dries and sets quickly compared to grout, so you may only need to wait about an hour, depending on the brand of adhesive you used. If your tiles came with spacers on them, you should still be able to pull them out of the adhesive. However, some of the spacers are permanent and meant to be left on the wall and covered with grout. Check the packaging for the tile to see if you can remove them. Grout fills in the space between each tile, protecting and securing them onto the wall. Choose a grout that matches your tile and color scheme, and mix it according to the package directions. About 15 minutes after you remove the spacers, use a grout float to spread it over one section of the wall before moving on to the next section. The grout will cover up the tiles completely, but don't worry. You'll wipe away the grout from the surface of the tiles once it begins to dry. It's especially important to work in sections if you're grouting a larger wall. This will prevent the grout from drying too much before you get the chance to wipe it off. Set a timer after you finish the first section, and set another after you finish the second section. Once the timer goes off, dip a sponge in water and wring it out, then wipe it over the first section to remove most of the grout from the tiles. After you finish the first section, wait for the second timer to go off so you can wipe the grout off of that section as well. Try to work with only 2-3 sections at a time to prevent yourself from getting confused. Let the grout dry further after you wipe it off of the tiles. Then, take a dry sponge and rub it over the tile surface to ensure that each tile is clean and doesn't have any grout residue on it. If you can still see a film of residue, apply a tile cleaning solution over the tile after letting it dry for an additional hour. Follow the directions with the sealer to apply it correctly to the tile wall with a brush, sponge, or sprayer. Make sure all of the tiles are coated, including corner and edge tiles. Let it dry for 6-8 hours before getting the tiles wet. If you want to test that the sealer worked, put a drop of water on a sealed tile to see if the water beads up. If it does, the sealer worked! If not, make sure the sealer isn't expired and apply another coat. Let it dry for an additional 6 hours before retesting.
Summary: Remove the spacers before you apply grout. Mix the grout and apply it to sections of the wall. Use a wet sponge to wipe the grout off of the tiles after 30 minutes. Go over the tile with a dry sponge after an hour to remove haze from the grout. Apply a sealer to block out moisture.

Problem: Article: If you want to get really traditional, pour the chocolate sauce on top of the chocolate ice cream, the strawberry sauce on top of strawberry, and the pineapple on top of the vanilla. Alternatively, you can pour chocolate sauce over each scoop of ice cream. If you don't have any strawberry ice cream topping or syrup, you can use 2 tablespoons (25 grams) of diced strawberries instead. If you don't have any pineapple ice cream topping or syrup, you can use 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of pineapple chunks instead. If you don't like pineapple, try 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of caramel syrup instead.
Summary: Drizzle the sauces and toppings on top of the ice cream.

Problem: Article: How much you spend will, of course, depend on the number of guests and your finances, but a majority of parents spend less than $200.00. Don't feel as though you need to spend a particular amount, or keep pace with other parents. You've already spent plenty on your child in their first year, so their first birthday should be focused on them, rather than the staging of an elaborate social affair. An infant might be scared by a lot of strangers, especially adults, so limit your guest list to family and close friends. Also consider how many people your budget can accommodate. Food costs, particularly, can add up quickly as your guest list grows. The guest of honor won't care one way or another, but your older guests might enjoy a colorful, creative theme party. Plus, your keepsake photos will be a lot more fun if they include decorations, hats and colorful food. Some ideas to consider: Cartoon or superhero themes Color themes Animal themes A circus theme Although your baby might feel the most relaxed at home, you may need to consider another space to accommodate a larger guest list. If you've decided on a theme, perhaps it lends itself to a particular location, like a park or the zoo. If somewhat older children are attending, consider a kid-friendly restaurant.
Summary:
Stick to a budget. Keep it small. Pick a theme. Pick a location that fits your theme and guest list.