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How to Use Its and It's
Like most English speakers, you probably confuse "its" with "it's" on occasion. This mistake is easy to make and easy to fix. To eliminate this tic from your writing, just remember that "it's" always means "it is" or "it has." If you get in the habit of c...
How to Knit a Scarf
Anyone can easily knit a scarf. There's no need to spend exorbitant amounts of money at the store! You can start off by knitting a scarf for beginners. This scarf pattern will use the most basic stitching pattern out there. All you need is two knitting ne...
How to Write and Publish a Book
Writing a good book is a big achievement. Your book could either turn you into a celebrity and/or millionaire or gather dust at the bottom shelves of a bookstore. (Most would probably prefer the first option.) So, to guide you towards this future here's a...
How to Launch a Model Rocket
Model rockets often come in kits that are available at most hobby stores. They are a favorite past-time of many people and come in different varieties, from very simple to very complicated in design. Most model rockets require a good degree of assembly, b...
How to Make Clothes for Your Doll
Have extra fabric, jewels, or beads lying around? Take those leftover scraps and turn them into something beautiful—like a brand new outfit for your favorite doll! You probably love to play with and display your doll, and by giving it an exciting, unique...
How to Play Lacrosse
Lacrosse originated as a native American sport.[1] X Research source In that form, it was a battle between sometimes hundreds of tribesmen, and very often turned violent. Lacrosse today is a rapidly growing sport, one that owes as much to fi...
How to Stop Being a Girly Girl
You've been a 'girly girl' in the past, but now you've grown up and have decided that this style and attitude no longer represents you. So, if you want your immature style to convert into a more sophisticated feminine style or tomboy, focus on how you dre...
How to Read a Clock
Reading a clock is a skill that's easy to master with a little time and effort. Analogue clocks are divided around a circle and reading the minute and hour hand individually helps you tell time. With a digital clock, you simply read the hour and minutes....
How to Become Flexible
This article is about becoming physically flexible. If you had in mind psychological flexibility, please see our article Loosen Up. What most people call "flexibility" includes the range of motion in your joints as well as the length of the ligaments and...
How to Learn Basic Ballet Moves
Ballet is an art that helps you express yourself through movement. It’s also a technical form of dance that builds on the basics. If you’re interested in ballet, start by learning the 5 basic foot and arm positions. After those, you can progress onto move...
How to Get Rid of Farmer's Tan
If you forgot to wear sunscreen after a long, sunny day outside, you’ve probably developed a farmer's tan on your arms, face and neck. These tan lines are unwanted and are known to stick around for the rest of the summer, leaving it hard to wear certain c...
How to Clean a Mare's Female Parts
Even though it may not be the most fun part of owning a horse, you will occasionally need to clean your mare's udders and genital area. This will help prevent itchiness, infection, and smelliness, as well as unsightly buildup.
How to Look Like Rihanna
Rihanna is a gorgeous, talented, and edgy singer who was born in Barbados and lives in New York City. While she started off as an innocent teen star, her style has evolved and matured over the years, just like she has. She has rocked dozens of unique hair...
How to Avoid Car Accidents
Car accidents happen all the time – one drive down the freeway can attest to that. To avoid getting into one yourself, you need to account for yourself as a driver and for those around you, too. Not only will this lead to safer driving, but it can also sa...
How to Decide if Blonde Hair Is Right for You
Playing around with hair color can be a fun and easy way to change up your look. If you have been day dreaming about changing your look with blonde hair, there is a lot to consider before you go delving into the beautiful shades of blonde. Having blonde h...
How to Draw a Rose
Roses are often referred to as the symbol of romance and love. They are beautiful and breathtaking to look at. If you don't have a green thumb, you can still create a rose on paper.