Article: As soon as you have finished feeding your baby, give the bottle a quick rinse out in the sink. You can wash the bottle more thoroughly later on when you have time, but this will prevent any old milk or dirt from accumulating in the bottle. Try to use hot water when rinsing out the bottle, as this will clean more effectively. When cleaning out baby bottles, it helps to use the right materials. Make sure you have: A bottle brush to help you clean the bottom and sides of the bottle and a nipple brush to clean out the rubber nipple, which is prone to accumulating bacteria. Dishwashing liquid designed specifically for baby bottles. This is very gentle and non-toxic and will not leave a soapy residue on the bottles. If you are using plastic baby bottles, make sure that they are free from BPA (bisphenol A), an estrogen-mimicking chemical that was banned by the FDA in 2012. Before you wash your bottles, it's a good idea to clean the sink you intend to use first, to remove any potential bacteria or chemicals. Use a sponge or scouring pad to scrub down the bottom and sides of the sink and around the plug using hot water. You can use a little baking soda as a natural disinfectant if necessary. Once the sink is clean and rinsed, fill it with hot water (as hot as your hands can comfortably handle) and dish soap. When cleaning baby bottles, it's necessary to take them apart and wash each part -- the bottle, the ring and the nipple -- separately. This is important as a lot of old milk can build up between the ring and the nipple, leading to the growth of bacteria. Place all of the bottle parts into the hot, soapy water and wash separately. Use the bottle brush for the bottles and the nipple brush for the plastic nipples and rings. If your bottles are labelled dishwasher safe, you can go ahead and wash them in the dishwasher. Stack the bottles upside-down on the top rack of the dishwasher, away from the heating element. You can buy special dishwasher-safe baskets for the nipples and rings in baby supply stores. After washing, rinse the bottle parts thoroughly in hot running water to remove any bubbles or soap residue. Place the parts on a bottle drying rack (available at baby supply stores in a range of cute designs). Make sure the bottles are left to drain in a well-ventilated location to ensure that they dry thoroughly. Bottles that remain damp for too long can grow mold or fungus. Once the bottles are dry, remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling the bottles or feeding your baby.
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Rinse the baby bottles directly after use. Gather the right cleaning materials. Rinse out the sink and fill with hot soapy water. Dismantle the bottle and wash each part separately. Alternatively, wash the bottles in the dishwasher. Allow the bottles to dry thoroughly. Wash your hands before bottle feeding your baby.
Article: The ease of paying with credit cards can quickly lead to overextending yourself and getting into too much debt. If you have a habit of purchasing things with credit when you don't have the cash to pay for them, your credit card debt will continue to grow. Soon, your monthly minimum payments may be more than you can afford. Controlling impulse spending will help you to use credit cards more wisely. Learning how to manage credit, how to strategically pay down balances and how to maximize rewards can reduce your monthly expenses. Your total monthly debt payments, including car payments, student loans and credit cards, should equal no more than 20 percent of your monthly income. If you are close to that limit, then hold off on new credit purchases until you can pay down some of those other loans. Failure to manage your level of debt can not only hurt your credit, but it can also hinder your ability to save for things like retirement. For example, if you pay $300 per month on your car payments, $200 per month on student loans and $200 per month on credit card balances, then our total debt payments per month equal $700. In this example, if you make $3,500 per month, then your debt-to-income ratio equals 20 percent ($3,500 x .2 = $700). If you make less than this per month, then your debt is too high, and you need to reduce your debt before making any more debt purchases. You can get your credit report for free once per year from annualcreditreport.com. Your total debt and your payment history appears on your credit report. The way you manage your credit affects your credit score. Also, errors on your credit report can hurt your credit. Review your credit report often and know whether you need to work on improving your credit score and/or if you need to address errors on your credit report. Familiarize yourself with all of the fees they charge. Credit card fees include annual fees, charges for balance transfers, cash advance fees and late fees. Choose a credit card with a fee structure that matches your needs. For example, if you want to transfer balances from a high-rate card to a card with a lower rate, look for a card that doesn't charge fees for balance transfers. Your credit card statement tells you how long it will take to pay off your credit card just by paying the minimum monthly balance. If you have a high balance, this can take many years and cost you thousands in interest expense. Make a plan to pay as much as possible towards your credit card debt. Don't sacrifice other long-term financial goals, such as saving for retirement. But definitely pay more than the minimum balance each month. While you are paying down your balance, don't make any purchases on your credit card.
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Understand how credit cards can get you into trouble. Manage your debt-to-income ratio. Figure out the total of your monthly debt payments. Check your credit report regularly. Read your credit card policy agreements. Pay off your balances.
Article: After launching the app, try your skill with today's top players in the four different Grand Slam tournaments by tapping on "The Slams." Stick Tennis updates the tournaments based on the real-world Grand Slam schedules. For example, during the 2014 Australian Open, a 2014 Australia tournament was added. Every tournament has the top 16 seeds as its players for the men's and women's sections. Tap on the tournament you want to play. Just like the real tournaments, the game is split between men's and women's tournaments. Tap on either Men's or Women's to play. You have the option to play as one of the top 16 seeds of the tournament you chose. Each one has a different mix of speed, accuracy, power, and style. Scroll up and down to select your player. Their statistics will be displayed as well as you go through each name. Tap on "Play" to start your game. The game starts with the Round of 16. Beat your assigned opponent to move to the next round. All the other matches will be simulated. If you win in the first round, you will move to the quarter finals. Beat your opponent to move to the next round. If you win in the quarter finals, you will move to the semi-finals. Beat your opponent to move to the next round. If you win in the semi-finals, you will reach the final round. Beat your opponent to win the championship for the tournament you chose. After every match you win, you have the option to move immediately to the next round or to save your game for playing later. Don't forget to tap on Save; otherwise, your game is lost once you exit the app. You can also tap on "Forfeit" anytime to exit the game without saving. After you finish a tournament as one player, you can play the same tournament as another player. You have 15 other players to choose from. You can also move from the men's to the women's or vice versa. You can also play the other tournaments. There are four Grand Slams every year, where you can choose among Australia, France, England, or USA.
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Select "The Slams" option. Choose your tournament. Choose between men's and women's tournaments. Choose your player. Play the game. Move to the quarter finals. Move to the semi-finals. Play the championship. Save your game. Challenge yourself.