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It's easy to get carried away when you go out with friends and spend money on food, movies, and shopping. Instead, plan activities that keep you away from restaurants and malls. Suggest a picnic at the park or the beach, then pack sandwiches and soda for everyone, or ask each person to bring something and do it potluck-style. For daytime activities, consider hiking at a nearby state park, going for a bike ride, playing a board game, or going to a museum on a day that's free for community members. For nighttime activities, schedule a movie night at your house, or invite everyone over for s'mores and stargazing in your backyard. Figure out how much money you're comfortable spending when you go out, and then take that much in cash. A credit card will allow you to go way beyond that number without even thinking about it. If you're worried about possible emergencies, keep a credit card in the glove box of your car (or in any other safe, hidden location). It'll still be accessible, but it won't be with you inside stores or restaurants. If you're heading out for a movie or shopping, eat before you leave your house. You'll be less likely to get hungry while you're out, and you won't be tempted to buy a slice of pizza or some popcorn. If everyone's going out to dinner together, you don't have to stay home. Eat a snack before you leave and then order an inexpensive appetizer or a small salad as your main course. And always choose water as your beverage, rather than paying for a soda. If you love shopping and can't cut it out of your life, adjust the way you shop. Wait until the middle or end of the season to buy that season's clothing. Stores will likely be starting to discount stuff to make room for next season's clothes. If you find something you like online, check back in every week or so to keep an eye on the price. Check out thrift stores and consignment stores to find items that are both discounted and unique. Search Facebook for local groups in which members swap clothes or other items. Or check out sites like Freecycle, where people post things they no longer need or want for free. If you can't find one in your area, start one! Create a Facebook group and invite your friends to join and post items they want to get rid of or trade. If you have a credit card, you may be tempted to just pay the minimum every month. But you'll be charged hefty fees for doing this, and then you'll end up spending far more money in the long run. Only spend money you know you have at home or in the bank, and then it won't be a problem to pay off your balance.

summary: Find free things to do with friends. Leave the credit card at home. Eat before you go out. Wait for sales. Join community exchange groups. Pay off your credit card in full.

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Choose a fabric that will not fray, such as felt. The fabric should be wide enough to fit around the doll and overlap by at least 1 inch (2.5cm). The fabric piece can be as long as you want the top or dress to be. Measure the widest part of your doll to find the width. Then, use the doll to find the length. For a top, cut the fabric so that it will end about 1 inch (2.5cm) below the doll's waist. For a short dress, cut the fabric so that it will come to the doll's knees. For a long dress, cut the fabric so that it will come to the doll's toes. Center the doll on the fabric from the right and left sides. The top of the doll's shoulders should be about 0.5 inches (1.3cm) to 1 inch (2.5cm) below the top edge of the fabric. Use a pen or piece of fabric chalk to place a small mark on the fabric next to each of your doll's shoulders. There should be 2 marks when you are done. Cut along each of the marks you made on the fabric to create armholes for the doll dress or shirt. Make sure that the holes are wide enough for the doll's arms to fit through by inserting the doll's arms through each one. Insert your doll's hands through each of the holes and slide the holes up to your doll's shoulders. If the holes are not wide enough to get them all the way to the doll's shoulders, then snip a little more fabric to widen the holes. Keep mind that it is better for the armholes to be a little too small than too big because you can always make them larger. Next, wrap the fabric across the doll's body, as if you were closing a robe. Wrap the fabric as tight or as loose as you want it to be. The fabric should be long enough to wrap all the way around to the back of the doll if you want it to. To secure the wrap dress you have created, cut out a strip of stretch fabric. Wrap it around the doll's waist and tie a bow to secure it. You can also use a piece of ribbon to secure the dress if you prefer. You can leave the neckline area of the dress as is, or you can fold it back to create the look of a collar. It's up to you! Use glue to attach jewels, beads, and/or sequins to the dress. You can add them anywhere you like. Just add a dab of fabric glue to the jewel, bead, or sequin and press it onto the dress where you want it to go. Let the glue dry overnight. Add a jewel to the center of the neckline. Apply some beads to the bottom of the skirt. Layer the skirt with sequins.

summary: Cut out a piece of fabric. Lay the doll on the fabric and mark the fabric next to the doll's shoulders. Cut holes in the fabric where you marked it. Slide your doll's arms into the holes. Cross the fabric in front of the doll's body. Use a long strip of fabric to secure the shirt or dress at your doll's waist. Fold back the collar if desired. Decorate the dress with jewels, beads, and sequins.

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When the English "to" is synonymous for "toward," the Spanish "a" is the most suitable translation. It is also the most suitable when someone is going to a certain destination. Example: to go to Spain Translation: ir a" Espana Example: to go to the library Translation: ir a la biblioteca When an action is done to another person or something is given to another person, the "to" used in reference to the other person or indirect object of the sentence is usually translated to "a." Example: Maria gave the book to her brother. Translation: Maria dio el libro a su hermano. " When "to" is used in a numerical proportion, translate it to "a." Example: He won with a vote of three to one. Translation: Gano con un voto de tres a uno. " When one object is described in relation or comparison to another object, translate the "to" to "a." Example: the book to the left of the lamp Translation: el libro a la izquierda de la lampara " In expressions using "to" to describe someone's intentions, translate the word to "a." Example: He went to study. Translation: Se fue a estudiar.
summary: Use "a" for movement and destinations. Stick with "a" when expressing indirect objects. Express a proportion or ratio with "a. Define relationships and comparisons with "a. Explain intention with "a.