A good pumpkin for painting has a smooth, even surface with no bruises, scratches, or blemishes. Pumpkins with light or very light or shallow ribbing will have the smoothest surfaces. Avoid pumpkins with too many lumps and bumps, or they will be difficult to paint. Look out for any cuts or wormholes that will cause problems, and make sure that the pumpkin is flat enough to sit upright. Watch out for any soft spots in the pumpkin because that may be a sign of rot. You want your pumpkin to be fresh and to last as long as possible. Almost any variety of pumpkin can be painted, but the following are especially good: Baby Pam, Sugar Pie, Neon, Lumina, or Cotton Candy. Gently remove any dirt or grime using a dampened paper towel or a baby wipe. Use a soft, dry cloth to thoroughly but gently dry your pumpkin. Avoid brushing the pumpkin with a hard brush because you might bruise or scratch your pumpkin or just damage the skin. Take care not to get the stem area (top) or the blossom end (bottom) of the pumpkin wet. This can cause the pumpkin to rot. Before you start painting, you should have your heart set on a design. Almost any design can look good on a pumpkin, as long as it's not too complicated. Faces are popular, but you could also choose a black cat, bats, a haunted house, geometric shapes, or anything you like. Once you've chosen your design, lightly sketch it on a piece of paper for reference. Let the shape of your pumpkin inspire your design. For example, a squarish pumpkin could become Frankenstein's head. Who says painting pumpkins is just for Halloween? You can paint your pumpkin to echo a fall theme, such as painting leaves or scarecrows, or just paint something completely random on your pumpkin. Have fun with painting your pumpkin and paint a self-portrait or a portrait of a member of your family. Though this is optional, applying a sealer to the pumpkin's surface before painting will help the paint better adhere to the surface. Purchase a craft-grade sealer at a hobby or craft store. Sealers are available in either aerosol cans or squeeze bottles, according to your preference. Use a brush to apply a liberal coat of sealer evenly to the entire surface of the pumpkin, and allow to dry thoroughly. Clean this brush thoroughly if you plan on using it for painting. Give the sealer time to dry before you move on to paint the pumpkin.

Summary: Choose your pumpkin. Clean and dry your pumpkin. Choose a design. Apply a sealer (optional).

Crack the eggs into a small bowl and add the milk. Whisk the two together until evenly blended. The egg mixture should be consistently colored throughout, with the yolks and whites well combined. Pour the oil into a clean skillet or wok. Place it on the stove over medium-high heat. As the oil heats up, turn the pan so that the oil can coat the entire bottom and all sides. Pour half of the egg mixture into the hot pan. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the egg to cook until it no longer appears runny. The egg mixture must evenly cover the bottom of the pan, so you may need to tilt the pan slightly immediately after pouring the eggs in. You can stir the mixture a few times immediately after pouring it into the pan, but you should stop shortly before the liquid stops spreading over the bottom surface. To help distribute the heat over the entire egg, cover the pan with a lid just before turning the heat down. If the lid is made of glass, the eggs should be done once the glass feels hot to the touch. The prepared omelette will no longer be runny, but the top surface should still look moist. Do not wait for the top to completely dry out since, by that point, the bottom will likely be burnt. Note that you will only use half of the egg mixture right now. The remaining half will be cooked in the same manner, but to minimize the number of pans you'll need to dirty, it's better to finish one omurice before cooking the rest of the eggs.

Summary: Whisk together the eggs and milk. Heat the oil. Cook the egg until it sets.

Visit the Facebook website using any web browser. Use your Facebook account and password to log in. The login fields are found on the upper right corner of the page. Click the "Log in" button to proceed. Click your name on the header toolbar, and you will be brought to your Timeline or wall. Click the Friends tab, right below your cover photo, and you will be brought to your Friends page, listing all of your friends on Facebook. On the Friends page header, click the "Find Friends" button. You will be brought to the "Friends finder" page of Facebook. Use the "Search for Friends" filters on the right panel to search for your old friends. Finding friends by nameEnter the name, or part of the name, of the old friend you're looking for in the Name field. Finding friends by locationEnter the city or cities of your friend's hometown in the Hometown field to look for old friends from the previous places you've lived in. Finding friends by schoolEnter the schools you've attended in the High School, High School, College or University, and University (postgraduate) fields to look for old friends you've met when you were in school. Finding friends by employerEnter the employers or companies you've worked for in the Employer field to look for old friends from the previous companies you've worked for. If you find an old friend or two, click the "Add Friend" button beside his name. Your friend will be notified, and he will have to accept your request before you two become official Facebook friends.

Summary: Go to Facebook. Log in. View your Friends list. Open the Friends Finder page. Search for friends. Add friends.

Although your child may not become a proficient swimmer until he's a few years old, you can start bringing him in the pool at a few months. From 6 to 12 months is usually considered a good time to introduce your child to the water because at this age children will absorb the skill faster. As long as you're gentle with your child and introduce him to the water gradually, you can begin as early as 6 months. Make sure your child, whatever his age, is healthy enough to begin swimming. If your child has any health conditions you should consult your doctor before beginning swimming lessons. If you have a young child just learning how to swim, you should be familiar with basic first aid. Knowing CPR can save your child's life. If your child is still in diapers, use a waterproof swim diaper to prevent any leaks and protect the health of other swimmers. Blow-up devices like water wings are popular, but not recommended by pediatricians. If these spring a leak while your child is swimming, he can sink. These devices can also slip off. Instead, use a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest. These should be available at most sporting goods and pool equipment stores. When buying a life vest, look for the U.S. Coast Guard-approved label. For small children, the vest should have straps that hook under the legs to keep it from slipping over the child's head. If you have a pool, make sure your child can't get to it. Learning how to swim may make your child overconfident of his abilities and he might try to swim when you're not looking. Avoid accidents by completely blocking access to the pool when it's not in use.
Summary: Learn when to begin. Assess your child's health. Learn about child CPR. Dress your child in a special swim diaper. Avoid air-filled flotation devices. Secure all gates, locks, and ladders to your pool.