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How to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas
When it comes to Christmas, one of the best things about it is the wonderful smells it brings. Of course, those smells don't just appear on their own. You need to invite them into your home. You can make a simmering potpourri, for instance. You can also u...
How to Travel During the Holidays for Seniors
The holidays are a great time for traveling to visit family and friends. If you're a senior, there are special considerations to take into account during holiday travel. You want to make sure you manage things like your medication, if you're on medication...
How to Make a Fig Cocktail
A fig cocktail can be a delicious, festive treat, especially for a holiday party. You can make fig cocktails using a variety of different types of liquor, including brandy and bourbon. For some cocktails, you may need to make a puree first. You can shake...
How to Handle Holiday Shopping with Your Kids
Taking your kids shopping with you, even just to the grocery store, can be a daunting task. When it comes to holiday shopping, the stress level goes up a notch, as you often need to be at the store longer and you're navigating more crowded areas. Having a...
How to Cut Bread from Your Diet
Whether you are hoping to reduce your carbohydrate or sugar intake, fight inflammation,[1] X Trustworthy Source Arthritis Foundation Main organization devoted to arthritis support and education Go to source or remove gluten from your diet f...
How to Ensure Passive Immunity in Newborn Puppies
Passive immunity is what newborn puppies receive from their mothers. It protects them from serious diseases. Newborn puppies receive this passive immunity by drinking colostrum, also known as ‘first milk,’ which female dogs produce up to two days after th...
How to Do a Wonder Trade on Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Want to do a Wonder Trade on Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire? Don't even know a bit about how to do it? This guide offers an easy method for how to wonder trade on these games.
How to Handle a Mother Dog Refusing to Stay with Her Puppies
Mother dogs, also known as dams, are often protective and guarded of their newborn litter. If your dam has abandoned her litter by refusing to nurse them or stay by their side, you will need to jump into action to make sure that the puppies thrive. There...
How to Identify Animal Abuse and Neglect
Animal cruelty can take the forms of neglect and physical abuse. You should quickly report direct violence, such as an owner beating their animal, to local emergency services; however, it can be more difficult to identify other signs of neglect and abuse....
How to Fix Your Trust Issues
Trust involves relying on another person to uphold common values in a relationship, such as honesty, fidelity, reliability, and openness. If these values are compromised, you start to doubt the other person’s commitment to you and the relationship. Whethe...
How to Treat Dog Dementia with Anipryl
Dog dementia is like Alzheimer’s in people. As a dog get older, its brain function can start decreasing, leading to behavioral changes like disorientation, increased howling, and staring blankly into space.[1] X Research source Although dog...
How to Treat Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy
Joint and spinal issues can be very painful for dogs. Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment used to relieve chronic orthopedic pain in animals. It works by stimulating the growth of a substance called collagen, which will strengthen the ligaments (conn...
How to Avoid Being the Subject of Workplace Gossip
Nobody wants to become the subject of workplace gossip. There are several things you can do to avoid such a fate. Avoid sharing personal information and sharply limit your use of social media. Adopt a friendly personality and professional appearance at...
How to Avoid Overindulging During the Holidays
The holidays can be a wonderful time, but it's easy to overindulge on treats and drinks. If you want to avoid overindulgence during the holidays, there are some simple tricks you can use. Plan ahead. Give yourself healthy limits and have an exercise plan...
How to See Devices Signed in to an Apple ID on an iPhone
Did you see a notification on your iPhone that says "Your Apple ID and phone number are now being used for iMessage (or FaceTime) on a new Mac/iPhone/iPad?" Although it sounds scary, there's usually a logical explanation—for example, you'll see it if you...
How to Block Robocalls
Most cell phone users have experienced the frustration of receiving automated calls and voicemail messages. These “robocalls” can be a real nuisance, coming in droves and originating from different unlisted phone numbers and locations that make them diffi...