How to Shop (for Teens): 9 Steps (with Pictures)

Having trouble shopping? Need some tips and/or advice? By reading this article, you will not only have better shopping experiences, but you will also find yourself shopping more smartly.
STEPS

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TAKE A BUDDY. It's easier to make a decision on something when someone else is giving their opinion too. Bring along a friend or family member who your trust; not only for their opinion, but to keep yourself safe. Besides, it's more fun shopping with a friend than alone.

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SET A BUDGET FOR YOURSELF. It's hard, but its always better to set a budget and stick to it. It's better in the long run. If you have trouble doing this, leave your credit card at home and only bring cash. Bring an amount of cash that you're comfortable spending - if your spending limit is $50, bring $50 to spend! This ensures that you won't blow your money in one day.

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MAKE A LIST OF THINGS YOU SPECIFICALLY NEED OR WANT. This will prevent you from overspending or wasting time. Before you hit the stores, go on-line and look at the websites of your favourite stores. Find items that you like there, then write them down and find them in the store.

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GO INTO STORES. Popular teen stores include Forever 21, Claire's, Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, Aeropostale, PINK Victoria's Secret, Delias, American Eagle, and H it might become one of your favorites! Thrift shops also have some surprises in them, if you really take the time to look around.

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FIND THE STUFF YOU LIKE. Be careful before you buy them, though. Read the next steps for some pointers of what may or may not work well.

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CHECK OUT THE MATERIAL. If you're buying something that you don't try on, like socks, always touch them before buying. Stick your hand in it, and see if it's itchy, or just right. Maybe there's a stain? Ask for another one that looks in better condition. Or perhaps it looks flimsy, or as if it will fall apart within months? It's better not to consider it. If you are allergic to some materials, read the label to see what it is made of beforehand.

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TRY THE THINGS YOU LIKE ON. Make sure the things that you're buying fit you properly. You should feel comfortable and yourself in your clothes. Try on many sizes before making a decision.
Check yourself out in the mirror. If the store has a three way mirror, it's always best to stand in it before purchasing. The jeans you're trying on could look great from the front, but saggy in the back.

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NEVER BE AFRAID TO ASK A FACULTY MEMBER FOR HELP. Love the shirt, but can't find your size? It's their job to help you, so don't be shy about asking the salespeople.

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DON\'T BUY SOMETHING IF YOU\'RE NOT TOTALLY SURE ABOUT IT. Only buy something if you really love it and are willing to wear it. It's helpful to try to think of at least two things that you can wear it with too, just so that you know you'll have something to wear it with. If you aren't sure about that top, don't buy it. It's better to leave it rather than buy and regret it.
TIPS
Read the washing instructions before you buy an item of clothing.
Trends are okay, but being unique is better! Try to find your own style.
If you're into vintage, thrift stores always have the best clothes.
Dig in the end of the sales bin; you never know what you'll find unless you look.
WARNINGS
Some sale items are on sale because of a stain or rip. Always check every item to make sure its free of anything you wouldn't want.
Don't let yourself be a "retail therapist". Shopping can take your mind off of other issues, but wasting your money will only create more stress.
Don't purchase something only because the more popular girl has it.
Don't be an impulse or emotional shopper. Think before you buy.
Don't buy something just because it's on sale.

3 Ways to Make Homemade Birthday Party Invitations

You're throwing a birthday party and want to have the perfect invitations. You've looked through every store in town and all the invitations you found were either too corny, too expensive, or just not right. You want to try your hand at making your own invitations at home but are worried that you don't have the time or the talent. Have no fear---making fantastic birthday party invitations can be just as easy as unwrapping your presents. Read the following steps to find out exactly how to do it.
STEPS
SAMPLE INVITATIONS



Sample Birthday Party Invitation


Sample Blank Invitation for Kid Birthday
METHOD 1 OF 2: MAKE INVITATIONS ON YOUR COMPUTER
_ 1FIND THE PERFECT TEMPLATE. Search the Internet for free templates for your invitations. Some will have the designs already in place, and some won't. Before you begin, here are some things to watch out for:
Note that some web sites only let you access their free templates if you buy blank cards from them.
Other sites will truly have free templates, designs, and wording samples that are cost-free.
If you can't find what you're looking for, don't be discouraged--just be creative!

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FIND THE PERFECT ARTWORK. You can either look for images that are appropriate for the occasion online, or look through your photos. Here are some other tips for having the perfect image:
If you're an artist, what better image to have than a picture drawn by you?
If you know someone who is a talented artist, ask him or her to help out by drawing the perfect image.
Dig through your old photos. If you're helping Grandpa celebrate his 80th birthday, a baby picture will be a perfect addition to your invitation.
If your image is not online, you'll have to scan it to get it on your computer.

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FIND THE RIGHT WORDS. The words you choose will the entire birthday card together. You can look online for inspiration, but since you're making your own invitations, a personal touch will work best. Here are some things to do:
Make sure the words match the picture. The words can reference the picture in some way, or just match the tone of the picture. If it's a silly picture, a somber tone won't work.
Pick your tone. If you want to invitation to be serious and meaningful, don't be goofy in your wording.
Be specific. Write some inside jokes about the guest of honor that your friends will appreciate. If it's your birthday, say something about yourself.
Have fun! This is your own invitation, so if you want to have a silly rhyme, be off-color, or just make your guests laugh, go for it!

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TELL YOUR GUESTS WHAT THEY NEED TO KNOW. The invitation will set the tone for the party and will tell your guests exactly what to expect. Here are some things to tell them:
When and where your party will be held.
The time of the occasion. If it's a surprise party, tell them they absolutely have to be there by a certain time. Hint_: tell your guests they have to be absolutely be there by a certain time, but plan the surprise for half an hour later than that. It's impossible to make sure everyone will be there on time and you don't want a straggling guest to ruin your surprise.
What to bring other than gifts. If you're having a pool party, for example, tell them to bring a suit.
To RSVP by a certain day.

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BEFORE YOU PRINT YOUR INVITATIONS, PRINT A SAMPLE. Looking at the sample invitation will let you know if there's anything you should fix before you print off a whole batch. Here are some things to look out for:
Typos. Though you should check for spelling errors on your computer, read your invitation aloud to make sure it's typo-free.
Alignment. Make sure everything is centered properly.
Make sure that your invitation is pleasing to the eye. Check that the colors aren't too flashy and that the invitation doesn't look too busy--it shouldn't be crowded with images and words.
Make sure it's easy to read. Have you used an approachable font? Are the details about your party clear?
Can you fold it properly? Is the image on the front, with the details on the inside?

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HAVE THE RIGHT PAPER. Before you print the rest of your invitations, you'll need to have blank invitation paper. Make sure it's thick enough to be sturdy, but thin enough to run through your printer without any problems.
When you buy your blank invitation cards, get a few extra in case of a paper jam, ink smear, or other unforeseen problem.

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ADD EXTRAS TO JAZZ UP YOUR CARD (OPTIONAL). Once you've printed your invitation, you can add some more personal touches to spice up your invitations. This is optional--if the invitation looks great already, or if you don't have the time, you can forgo this step. If you're interested, here are some great ways to add pizzazz to your invites:
Add glitter to the final product. Add just enough so it doesn't get too messy.
Add fuzzy stickers, stamps, or anything else that is fun and silly.
Have fun! If it feels right, kiss the card or envelope.

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MAIL OR HAND OUT YOUR INVITATIONS WELL BEFORE THE PARTY. To make sure your guests show up to your party, send them your invitations at least a month in advance. Here are some tips:
Make sure to have the right addresses for your guests. If you haven't heard back from them, it may be because you wrote down the wrong address.
Start talking about your party before you send out your invitations. This will make your guests even more eager to help celebrate.
METHOD 2 OF 2: MAKE INVITATIONS BY HAND

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GATHER MATERIALS. Before you start making your invitations, you should take a trip to an art supply store to get all of the things you need to begin making your invitations. Here's what your shopping list should include:
Construction paper. Choose at least four different colors. Make sure one of them is light enough for you to be able to write on it. Light colors include yellow, light blue, or even white.
Scissors.
A glue stick.
Stencils, stamps, and stickers.
Glitter.
Colorful markers that won't smear or smell.
Large envelopes.

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ASK YOUR FRIENDS FOR HELP, IF YOU WANT IT. Even if you're only making a handful of invitations, it'll take a lot of time and hard work. The process will be easier and more fun if you ask a trusted group of close friends to help you. This will also help generate excitement about your party.
Turn this event into a mini-party. Cook dinner for your friends, or create the cards while listening to great music or watching a silly movie. You can even have a card-making sleepover.

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TAKE A PIECE OF CONSTRUCTION PAPER AND FOLD IT VERTICALLY, LIKE YOU\'RE CLOSING A BOOK. This will be the paper you'll be writing on, so it should be a light color.
Since these invitations are homemade, you can choose a different color every time.

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WRITE THE RELEVANT INFORMATION ON THE INVITATION. Choose a marker color that contrasts nicely with the color of the paper. There are a few things you'll want to write on the invitation:
On the front, tell your guests you're having a birthday party. You can be silly or serious about it. Make sure to tell them whose birthday it's for.
On the inside, give your guests the relevant details, like when and where the party is, what they should bring, and whether or not they should RSVP.
Since you're writing by hand, you can have fun and tailor each invitation to the guest who will be receiving it. You don't have to do this for every guest, because it may take too long.
If your friends are helping, make sure that they have good handwriting!

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ADD ADDITIONAL STUFF TO ADD "FLARE" TO YOUR HOMEMADE INVITATION. Your invitation will already look nice, but taking a few extra measures will really make it shine. Here's what you can do:
Cut designs of simple shapes like stars, hearts, or flowers, out of the remaining construction paper, and stick them onto the invitation with a glue stick. Wait for them to dry.
Place a few stickers or stamps on the invitations, or fill in the stencils you have.
Add glitter to the invitation. Just be careful--glitter can get a bit messy, and you don't want to annoy your guests by having them get glitter all over their hands as soon as they open the invitation.
Since you're making these invitations by hand, you can decorate each card differently.

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PUT THE CARD INTO AN ENVELOPE AND MAIL IT TO YOUR GUESTS. The envelopes you use will have to be large enough for the card to fit inside.
You can also add stickers or stamps to the envelope for an even more personalized touch.
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TIPS
Have extra ink cartridges on hand. You don't want to run out in the middle of printing your invitations.
After you become a card-making expert, have some fun. Get a bunch of your friends together and teach them how to make cheap homemade birthday party invitations.

3 Ways to Make Tempura

If you've enjoyed tempura in Japanese restaurants, you know that the dish is an unforgettable treat. Although tempura may seem exotic, it isn't difficult to make at home. Nearly any food can be fried in tempura batter, including fish, squid, prawns, cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli, onion, carrot, cucumbers, or even chunks of fruit or squash blossoms. The result is hot, golden brown, light and crispy.
STEPS
METHOD 1 OF 3: MAKE TEMPURA BATTER

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PLACE ABOUT A CUP OF ICE WATER IN A MEDIUM-SIZED MIXING BOWL.

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STIR IN ONE LARGE EGG. Remove the egg from the refrigerator just before adding, as the egg should be well-chilled.

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STIR

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/4 CUP OF FLOUR AND 1/8 TEASPOON OF BAKING SODA INTO THE EGG MIXTURE.

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MIX THE BATTER LIGHTLY AND DON\'T WORRY ABOUT A FEW SMALL LUMPS OF UNMIXED FLOUR. Too much mixing will result in doughy, non-crispy tempura.

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KEEP THE TEMPURA BATTER IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHILE YOU PREPARE THE FOODS FOR FRYING.
METHOD 2 OF 3: PREPARE THE FOOD

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PREPARE THE FOODS FOR FRYING IN THE TEMPURA BATTER AHEAD OF TIME. If you are making fish tempura, wash and debone the fish, then cut the fish into small chunks. If you are using shrimp in your tempura, the shrimp should be de-veined.

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USE THE FRESHEST, FIRMEST VEGETABLES YOU CAN FIND TO MAKE VEGETABLE TEMPURA. Wash the vegetables thoroughly.

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CUT THE VEGETABLES INTO CHUNKS. Avoid soft vegetables, as soft vegetables will become soggy when the vegetables are deep-fried.

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PAT THE FOOD DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS. Place the food in the refrigerator until you're ready to deep fry.
METHOD 3 OF 3: FRY THE TEMPURA

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SET THE BOWL OF HOMEMADE TEMPURA BATTER IN A LARGER BOWL FILLED WITH ICE WATER. Tempura batter should be kept cold while you work.

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SEASON THE CUT VEGGIES.

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PLACE 2 TO

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INCHES OF COOKING OIL IN A HEAVY FRYING PAN. You can use nearly any type of oil, including canola, safflower, corn or peanut oil. However, avoid olive oil, which will alter the flavor of the tempura. If you are using a deep fat fryer, fill the fryer to the level recommended by the manufacturer.

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HEAT THE OIL TO 350 DEGREES. If you don't have a thermometer, heat the oil then drop about a pea-sized bit of batter into the oil. If the oil is hot enough, the batter will drop to the bottom before it sizzles and bounces quickly to the top of the oil.

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DIP THE PREPARED FOOD IN THE TEMPURA BATTER, THEN PLACE THE FOOD IN THE HOT OIL.

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TURN EACH PIECE ONCE SO THE FOOD COOKS EVENLY ON BOTH SIDES.

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COOK THE TEMPURA UNTIL THE BATTER IS GOLDEN BROWN.

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REMOVE THE FRIED TEMPURA WITH TONGS, THE PLACE ON A LAYER OF FOLDED PAPER TOWELS.

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FINISHED.
TIPS
Make a sweet tempura treat with bananas and ice cream. Fry chunks of bananas in tempura batter, sprinkle with powdered sugar, then serve the hot banana tempura with ice cream.
THINGS YOU\'LL NEED
Ice water
Medium-size mixing bowl

1

large egg

3

/4 cup flour

1

/8 teaspoon baking soda
Foods for frying
Paper towels
Large bowl of ice water
Cooking oil
Heavy frying pan or medium-large deep fryer

How to Use Hardware Store Plastic Sheeting as a Bedwetting Sheet

This how to article talks about how you can use plastic sheeting from the hardware store to protect your bed from bedwetting by an incontinent person of any age. It works whether the person is a child, a teenager or an adult recovering from surgery or injury, or an elderly person.
STEPS

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GO TO A HARDWARE STORE SUCH AS ACE, LOWES, OR HOME DEPOT AND PURCHASE A ROLL OF PLASTIC SHEETING. Plastic sheeting comes in different thicknesses and sizes.It also comes in black or clear. The most commonly used thickness is 6 mil, although hardware stores also sell plastic in 4, 3, and 2 mil thicknesses. Some people have complained about traditional vinyl mattress covers tearing and ripping and since the hardware store plastic is very tough it should last for a long time. Plastic sheeting is measured in millimeters or "mils". The higher the mil, the thicker and more durable the plastic is. 6 mil plastic would be the best choice for this purpose because when the person shifts positions in bed and moves around it causes a certain amount of wear and tear on the plastic and since 6 mil plastic is thicker, it should last longer than thinner plastic. The only drawback of using this material for bedwetting protection is that it makes a "crinkling"(i.e. rustling) sound when the person moves around in bed. The crackling sound can be minimized, however, by covering the plastic with fitted mattress pads as described below. The advantages of using 6 mil plastic is that since it is thicker it is more durable and will be less likely to tear.

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ONCE YOU GET THE ROLL OF PLASTIC HOME YOU\'LL NEED A UTILITY KNIFE OR PAIR OF SCISSORS TO CUT THE PLASTIC SHEET.

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WHEN YOU COVER THE BED WITH THE PLASTIC, PLACE IT DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE BOX SPRING. Cut the plastic so that it covers the mattress from the top of the mattress to the bottom. Also, make sure the plastic is long enough on both the left and right sides so that in touches the floor, that way you can tuck it under the bed which prevents the plastic from coming loose or bunching up. Do not cover the corners of the mattress with the plastic sheet because when you put the mattress pads and fitted sheet over the plastic it has a tendency to slip off the bed.

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YOU ALSO HAVE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE SIZE OF THE BED-TWIN, DOUBLE, QUEEN, OR KING SIZE, AND THEN CUT THE PLASTIC TO FIT THE SIZE OF THE MATTRESS.

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AFTER COVERING THE BOX SPRING WITH THE PLASTIC, PLACE ONE OF THE FITTED MATTRESS PADS OVER THE PLASTIC THEN COVER IT WITH THE FITTED TOP SHEET. Run your hand over the fitted top sheet to see how much crinkling noise the plastic makes. If you feel the child, teenager, or incontinent adult can sleep on the bed with just one pad covering the plastic then just use one of the fitted mattress pads. Ask them if the crinkling noise bothers them and if they say that it does, tell them that you'll place another fitted mattress pad over the plastic to lessen the sound. You can buy mattress pads for around $20.00. There are two types of mattress pads-waterproof and non waterproof. You can buy a quilted waterproof mattress pad for added protection, but it's not really necessary since you have plastic over the box spring.

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BESIDES USING THE PLASTIC FOR A BED WETTING SHEET THE PLASTIC SHEETING CAN BE USED FOR NUMEROUS HOUSEHOLD TASKS SUCH AS DROP CLOTHS FOR PAINTING, COVERING OUTSIDE MATERIALS SUCH AS FIREWOOD AND MULCH, FOR REMODELING PROJECTS,YARD WORK, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER JOBS.

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PERIODICALLY CHECK THE PLASTIC TO NOTICE ANY WEAR AND TEAR. Even though this type of plastic is very durable it's still a good idea to check it once in a while just to be on the safe side. If you notice any holes or rips,there are two things you can do. You can either use some type of waterproof tape to put over the hole or tear, or you can replace the plastic with another piece. Hardware stores such as Lowes and Home Depot should have waterproof duct tape(or other types of tape) for this purpose. Make sure the tape is waterproof or when the person wets at night they'll pee through the plastic, ruining the box spring. This is another advantage of having a roll of plastic for this purpose - you can just cut off another sheet to put over the bed or you can repair the plastic, whereas if a vinyl mattress cover rips you have to go back to the store to purchase another one or you have to go online to buy another one. Alternatively, you can cut off several sheets of plastic from the roll and alternate using the different sheets. For instance you can cut off 4 sheets to use during the month. At the end of the first week you can put the second plastic sheet on, at the end of the second week you can put the third sheet on, etc. Rotating the plastic sheets will reduce the wear and tear of any one of the sheets.

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PUT THE PLASTIC OVER THE BED FOR A WHILE AND SEE HOW THE PERSON FEELS ABOUT IT. If they can't get used to it you can always purchase vinyl sheeting from fabric stores such as Jo Anne Fabrics. This option is discussed in the next step.

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AS MENTIONED ABOVE, ANOTHER OPTION FOR A HOMEMADE WATERPROOF SHEET TO COVER THE BED IS TO USE VINYL SHEETING SOLD AT CRAFT STORES SUCH AS JO ANNE FABRICS. Jo Anne Fabrics sells vinyl sheeting in different thicknesses. The plastic comes in both clear and frosted clear. They have vinyl in 8 gauge thickness which seems like it would be ideal for this purpose. They also sell 12 gauge vinyl as well. In addition there are many online fabric stores that sell vinyl sheeting.

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ALTHOUGH THE BED IS COVERED IN PLASTIC, IT\'S STILL A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE THE INCONTINENT PERSON SLEEP IN DIAPERS WHETHER PIN-ON DIAPERS COVERED WITH PLASTIC PANTS, DISPOSABLE DIAPERS WITH TAPE TABS (KNOWN AS DISPOSABLE BRIEFS), OR YOU CAN USE BOTH TYPES OF DIAPERS BUT HAVE THE PERSON WEAR PIN-ON DIAPERS AND PLASTIC PANTS ON SOME NIGHTS AND THE DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ON OTHER NIGHTS. For information about the different types diapers available for older children and teenagers with bedwetting problems see the wikiHow articles Choose Pin on Cloth Diapers for Older Children and Teenagers With Bedwetting Problems and Choose Bedwetting Diapers for an Older Child or Teenager
If the person finds the cloth diapers and plastic pants too uncomfortable to wear during the warmer times of year, such as spring and summer, switch to disposables during that time. The plastic sheeting is not meant to be the primary form of protection, it's meant to be used as a fail safe in case the urine leaks through the diapers. If the moisture leaks through the diapers you'll have to wash both the fitted mattress cover and the mattress pads. You'll also need to wipe the plastic sheet off and hang it up to dry. You can use a clothesline for this purpose.
TIPS
Some people have had problems with regular vinyl mattress covers tearing or ripping. The hardware store plastic is an alternative to traditional waterproof sheets. This type of plastic sheeting is very durable and should last for a long time. Another advantage of buying a roll of plastic sheeting is that you can cut the plastic different lengths. There are a number of other benefits to buying this type of plastic: You can cut off several sheets of plastic to use as bed wetting covers (while one sheet of plastic is drying on the clothesline you can cover the bed with another sheet) and it's good to have some plastic sheeting on hand because you can put the plastic to good use as described below.
In addition to cutting off plastic to use to protect the bed from bed wetting there are a number of other uses for this type of material as mentioned earlier. Some of these uses include the following: you can cover outside materials such as firewood, lumber, mulch, plants during the winter time,and patio furniture; you can use it as a drop cloth, the plastic can be used for concrete and masonry work; it can be used as a weed barrier to put under mulch in flower beds, you can use it for raking up leaves, as a cover when doing remodeling work, as a vapor barrier for insulation, as well as many other tasks. With that in mind even if the person finds the crinkling of the plastic unpleasant and would like you to use another type of material to cover the bed, there are still many other uses for the plastic sheeting.
Some people use all types of waterproof sheets to protect the bed from bed wetting: vinyl shower curtains,table cloths, as well as other types of plastic. For instance Vicki Lansky in her book “Practical Parenting Tips” talks about using plastic garbage bags under the bed and another book on bed wetting said that any type of plastic can be used as a bed wetting cover. Given this, it's not much of a stretch to try the hardware store plastic out. Also,another book talked about using plastic sheeting from the hardware store as a way to protect asthma sufferers from allergens that might aggravate their asthma.
THINGS YOU\'LL NEED
Plastic sheeting from the hardware store in 6 mil thickness as well as a utility knife or scissors to cut the plastic. You'll also need two mattress pads.

How to Add Publications for Download on Your WP Blog: 19 Steps

When you are first starting out with email marketing online It is necessary to have something of value to give away. What is important is that you automate this process as much as possible! Follow these step by step instructions to set up your publications for automatic download from your word press blog.
STEPS

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FIRST IT IS NECESSARY TO GET THE WORDPRESS PUBLICATION ARCHIVE PLUG IN ON YOUR BLOG. Go to plug ins and click install new. Search WP publication archive and install it to your WP blog.

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AFTER YOU INSTALL AND ACTIVATE THE PLUG IN YOU WILL WANT TO ADD A PUBLICATION. On your side dash board in your back office you will find a new heading that says Publications click on that and once that page opens up click on add new.

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YOU WILL SEE A NORMAL ARTICLE START PAGE, SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE ABOUT HALF WAY AND YOU WILL FIND A BUTTON THAT SAYS UPLOAD PUBLICATION.

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THIS WILL OPEN UP A FRAME THAT HAS THE SELECT FILES FROM YOUR COMPUTER, OR A DRAG AND DROP FILES HERE SECTION. Click on select files.

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FIND THE FILE ON YOUR COMPUTER AND CLICK OPEN, THIS WILL UPLOAD IT TO YOUR PUBLICATION ARCHIVE BUT YOU ARE NOT DONE JUST YET.

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SCROLL DOWN THE FRAME AND ADD ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION, SUCH AS A DESCRIPTION, A CAPTION AND MAKE SURE THE TITLE IS WHAT YOU WANT IT TO SAY.

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NOW ON THE LINE THAT SAYS LINK URL CLICK FILE URL AND THIS WILL LOAD A PRESET URL THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE DOWNLOAD PAGE AFTER.

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NOW YOU SELECT INSERT INTO POST. Then you want to copy the url that appears in the publication line above the upload publication. The url the blog built should be there.

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NEXT YOU NEED TO CREATE A DOWNLOAD PAGE. Click on pages and click add new.

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THIS IS WHERE THINGS TEND TO GET A LITTLE COMPLICATED. Go to Google and find a download now button, they are everywhere. Upload that picture to your media library.

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ON THE NEW PAGE YOU NEED TO MAKE IT A CONFIRMATION PAGE FROM YOUR AUTO RESPONDER CAMPAIGN. If I can find a related article on auto responder set ups I will link it in the related articles below. If not I will create a how to page on that as well.

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SO THE PAGE IS VERY BASIC. Headline says something like, Thank you for confirming your subscription,access your download below.

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HERE YOU WILL WANT TO CLICK ON ADD MEDIA, TOP LEFT CORNER OF THE POST BOX. This will take you to your media library where you can find your download now button, click on that and set it up for your page. This will employ some ALT text, and then the URL you copied from the publication page and set it up to link to a custom URL, and then put that URL into the link to box. Make it center justification and then click insert into post

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IF YOU HAVE DONE THIS RIGHT YOUR PAGE SHOULD BE NEAT AND CLEAN WITH IT ALL CENTER JUSTIFICATION.

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THE SECRET TO MAKE SURE THAT NO ONE JUST HAPPENS ON THIS PAGE, AS YOU CAN\'T MAKE IT PRIVATE OTHERWISE NO ONE CAN ACCESS IT IS TO MAKE IT PASSWORD PROTECTED.

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MAKE THE PASSWORD SIMPLE AND THEN INCLUDE THE PASSWORD IN THE EMAIL THAT GETS SENT TO HAVE THEM CONFIRM THE SUBSCRIPTION. In your publish options you will find the default to visibility is public. Click the link that says change and change it to password protected.

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ENTER A SIMPLE PASSWORD AND THEN CLICK OK. Then you click publish.

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THE NEXT STEP IS TO SET UP YOUR EMAIL MARKETING CAMPAIGN SO THAT IT GOES TO A GENERIC THANK YOU PAGE PROVIDED BY YOUR EMAIL MARKETING AND THEN THE CONFIRMATION LINK GOES TO YOUR DOWNLOAD PAGE AND INCLUDES THE PASSWORD FOR YOUR PAGE.

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IF YOU HAVE A VALUABLE EBOOK TO GIVE AWAY THIS SHOULD AUTOMATE THE PROCESS TO ALLOW OPT INS TO DOWNLOAD IT WITHOUT YOU HAVING TO SEND AN EMAIL PERSONALLY TO EVERY OPTIN.
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How to Make Your Facebook Page Famous: 9 Steps

Do you want to make your Facebook page famous, but don't know where to start? If so, you've come to the right place!
STEPS

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BE CONSISTENT. Post every single day. Whether you post once, or ten times, is truly up to you. Regardless of how many times you choose to post, be consistent with it.

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REPLY TO PEOPLE. Most pages never reply to people. Replying to people makes your readers feel more involved in what you do.

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REWARD YOUR READERS. Featuring a "reader of the month" is a good idea to give back, as well as give people a motive to read.

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USE OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS. If your Twitter or Tumblr is popular, why not promote your Facebook on there?

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USE FACEBOOK SOCIAL PLUGINS ON YOUR WEBSITE. If you have a website, you can integrate Facebook social plugins to encourage connections. These plugins include (but are not limited to) Facebook’s like box, like button, and comment section.

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REMIND YOUR READERS TO LIKE AND SHARE. Try to encourage your readers to like and share whenever you can. Reminding your readers to like and share in every single post can come off as obnoxious, however. Avoid saying this too much.

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ASK FRIENDS TO HELP. Starting off a new page can be hard if your expectations are to make the page famous (or even if they aren't). Ask friends who support your page to help in whatever way they can.

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USE TAGGING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Even tagging a popular business, person, or page can drive in readers. Make sure to only do this when fit. Tagging a random page when the post has nothing to do with that page can be a little off.

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SET UP PAGE EVENTS. Page events can be a cool and fun way to get to know your readers, as well as benefit yourself in the process.
TIPS
Make a cool and interesting cover to engage your readers.
WARNINGS
Reminding your readers to like and share too often can drive them away.
Advertising all over the place can cause more harm than good.

How to Protest and Complain to Receive a Refund (with Sample Letters of Complaint)

Didn't get the product or service you wanted? By approaching the matter maturely and methodically (rather than kicking and screaming) you can increase your chances of receiving fair treatment.
STEPS
SAMPLE LETTERS OF COMPLAINT



Sample Protest Letter to Manager


Sample Protest Letter to Corporate Office


Sample Protest Letter About Shipment
PROTESTING AND COMPLAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR OWN REFUND

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STAY CALM. The most important thing you can do is to stay calm. Taking on the persona of a loud, irate jerk who verbally abuses the customer service representative and makes other customers feel uncomfortable never helps and is likely to make your situation worse. Even worse than getting poor customer service is getting arrested for harassment or disorderly conduct.

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BE SURE YOU HAVE A CASE. Know the business's policies and/or the law that surrounds the issue about which you want to complain. If you don't have a solid basis for your complaint, then you are asking for special consideration -- which you may or may not receive, depending on the business and your value as a client.

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SPEAK WITH A DECISION-MAKER. Most front-line customer service representatives have very little decision-making power so it would be best to summarize the situation and discover whether or not the person you're talking to can help meet your goals. It is almost always preferable to speak with a supervisor (who are trained to resolve larger issues) and is doubly beneficial to the customer service representative who needs to keep his/her call time to a minimum.

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WRITE DOWN YOUR GOAL. This should be something well-defined: "replacement cushions" or "partial credit" or whatever. If your goal includes "revenge" you have officially made yourself a loser. Take a few deep breaths and calm down, or you'll quickly be classified with the "nutballs" who have an axe to grind and your (legitimate) grievance will be dismissed.

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COME PREPARED. Bring your product brochure or the store's customer-service policy with highlighted points on it. It undermines your case completely for the business to point out a written requirement that you didn't notice or comply with. If it's a legal issue, look up the pertinent statutes using your favorite search engine and print them out. Find a telephone number for the business's regional or corporate headquarters, just in case you need it.

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STATE THE PROBLEM CLEARLY. Your new clock radio is so bright it keeps you awake at night. Your toaster burns your pop-tarts even on the lowest setting. You bought a trampoline and when you opened the box, not all the parts were included (be prepared to state which parts are missing).

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COMMUNICATE YOUR GOAL. If what you want is a replacement, state this clearly. If what you want is a refund, make this clear. The business cannot satisfy you if you do not know what type of relief you expect.

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EXPLAIN YOUR SITUATION SIMPLY, WITHOUT EMBELLISHMENT. Tell them how much you shop at the store and about any rude or unreasonable personnel you've encountered.

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GIVE THE BUSINESS THREE CHANCES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM at the store level. This usually follows a chain of command: Customer Service (or cashier), Service Manager (or supervisor), Store Manager. IMPORTANT: write down the first and last name of every person you speak to -- ask if the name is not on the employee's badge.

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NO MATTER HOW FRUSTRATED YOU FEEL, NEVER YELL AT CASHIERS. Most times they are the lowest paid and most stressed employees in the store because they are the first to hear complaints and generally the least able to resolve them. Yelling at them will do two things 1) make them NOT want to help you 2) show the manager that you are a jerk and make him or her not want to help you either.

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IF THE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE RESOLVED AT THE STORE LEVEL, TAKE IT TO A HIGHER LEVEL. Calmly tell the store manager that you will resolve the situation with Corporate and find the nearest phone. If you have a cellphone, stand just outside of the store to place your call. As above, explain your situation without embellishment. You will be given instructions about what to do next -- email a certain person, send a copy of your receipt to a certain address, etc. Listen to the instructions carefully (write them down if possible) and follow them exactly.

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IF NO CORPORATE STRUCTURE IS AVAILABLE, OR IF CORPORATE ALSO FAILS TO SATISFY YOU, REPORT THE BUSINESS.
Most legitimate businesses will respond to a Better Business Bureau (BBB) report. Find the BBB that is local to the business you are complaining about. File an online complaint. Wait a few days to see whether the business responds.
If no response is forthcoming within fifteen days, file a RIPOFFREPORT.COM report to let others know your experience.
Go to the Federal Trade Commission website and file an FTC Consumer Complaint. It's a possibility your report will be used in an investigation.
Find websites that are reporting similar issues. Add your comment to the discussion. You never know; an attorney may be scouring the web for a class action lawsuit.
Describe your situation on your blog. Ask all of your friends to pimp it. Remember, don't defame the business and remain truthful without embellishment!
See the Tips and External Links below for additional reporting options as well as website addresses.

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PROTEST PHYSICALLY. Round up as many friends as you can to help you protest. Make your signs EXACT and non-defaming, like "X sold me a defective trampoline" or "X overcharged me and will not refund my money." Do not use signs like "(expletive) X" or "X breaks the law." If you know anyone who can help, let your contact notify a local newspaper or TV station about your protest. Be sure to check the local laws concerning picketing first. These laws vary from municipality to municipality. In most cases you must obtain a permit to protest. Permits are generally issued at City Hall.

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GET A LAWYER. This should be your last resort, but if you have exhausted all the other options, still haven't gotten a proper resolution, and aren't willing to give up, then find an attorney.
TIPS
Never use lines like "I spent $xxx at this store" or "I shop here every day". It's sure to get your legitimate complaints ignored by service staff.
Dressing nicely is not strictly necessary, but it does not hurt to arrive looking decent.
Remember: always stay calm.
Listen to responses given to you by store personnel. If the supervisor apologizes, then you have made your case and can move on to resolution. If you restate your problem again after hearing an apology, you will only frustrate whomever you are talking to, reducing your chances of a successful resolution.
Make sure to write down the name of every person you talk to so you can refer to them later. If you need to make a complaint at a later time this will give your complaint more credibility.
When dealing with internet-based businesses, when filing your complaint be aware that under the Section 230(c) of the Federal Communications Decency Act, some interactive sites are not required to remove allegedly defamatory postings unless served by a court order.
Remember, pick your battles. If it is a ten dollar item, it may not be worth the effort of talking to the manager or calling a lawyer. You can always give the item away as a gift if you do not like it or donate it to Goodwill.
Keep all original receipts and agreements; make copies to attach to any letters you write.
There is nothing wrong with a good sob story, as long as you are being truthful.
Smile and keep your body language non-threatening. Appearing positive and reasonable is likely to engender a similar response from whomever you are speaking to -- and so is appearing hostile and threatening!
It's very important for you to make the business feel as if you are a potential return customer. If you say, "I'm never shopping here again!" the business has no incentive to make you happy.
You can always perform a charge back through your credit card if the business does not respond to a legitimate concern. Many businesses, especially those over the internet, will respond to the threat of a charge back.
Sometimes threatening to change providers (e.g.,from Comcast to DirectTV) can make things run along much more smoothly.
WARNINGS
Bad businesses know a trick concerning the Better Business Bureau. If they say you are threatening litigation against them, or they plan litigation against you, the BBB will not file the report. This is why only legitimate businesses will respond to the BBB.
Don't give more information than is requested; over-explaining sounds 'fishy'.
At all times, remain truthful without embellishment. Being untruthful will come back to bite you.
Do not threaten a lawsuit to anyone unless you plan to follow through.
Don't attempt to get a full refund when YOU created the problem, i.e. special ordered the wrong item, didn't read the terms and conditions, damaged the item yourself, etc.