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Go to the website www.disneyauditions.com to see a list of upcoming auditions. They're held all over the place, though you'll have the most luck in California or Florida. Each one is different, so think carefully about what you'd like to do!  Look carefully because each audition is looking for something in particular -- parade performers, male comedic actors, look-alikes, etc. You may need to  travel to find the audition you're really looking for. You shouldn't show up to a Mad Tea Party audition even if you're Jasmine's doppelganger unless you want to sip tea with Alice! Each audition is open. You simply need to check-in early the day of the audition. They may fill up however, so the only thing you absolutely need to do is be prompt. Most Disney characters have a specific look, even if you're not one of the "faces." You gotta fit the suit, after all. Mickey, Minnie, and other fully outfitted characters have less strict guidelines, but guidelines nonetheless. For example, princesses can't be above 5'7". And you gotta be at least 18 -- and under 27, though that rule is technically unwritten.  There's a physique look too, obviously. Characters without full suits must look like their character; those in suits must fit in it comfortably. It all depends on who you're playing (and you may be assigned to play several). In general, Disney prefers their "faces" not to have distinguishable features. For example, if Cinderella has a huge mole on her face one day and then it is "gone" the next, children may get suspicious. That's just how it is. It's best to have your headshot prepared on normal letter paper, with either your resume directly printed on back or attached. Make sure it's crisp and new and everything is up to date. If you have blonde hair in your headshot but blue hair in real life, they may consider it all out-of-date! You want to give the best first impression possible. If you don't already have a headshot and resume, get on that! Find a friend that's a blooming photographer and ask them if you can be a (free) guinea pig. Then get on a quick internet search to see what your resume should look like. It's not that daunting of a process if you get on it now! For each type of audition, you'll need a way to prove your chops. It's all fairly logical: for a singing audition, prepare 16 bars of a song. Acting? A monologue. Comedy? Brush up on your improv. Musician? a selection of three pieces to show your versatility. Basically bring your A game for whatever the audition calls for.  It's always good to have a back up, too. You don't want to see the three girls in front of you all singing, "Good Morning Baltimore," knowing that's your song, too. Always, always, always have a back up. If you're looking to be a specific character, study the movie. If you can bust out Snow White at a moment's notice, the judges are bound to be impressed. You don't need to be a professional dancer, but a background and experience in choreography helps. So get to work on those split stretches and have your dancer friend teach you a few bits beyond that jazz square you've been whipping out at all those weddings. Every little bit helps! Be careful in stretching. If you over stretch (especially when your muscles are cold), you could hurt yourself and have less flexibility for the day of the audition. Always exercise caution when it comes to your body! . You want to be fully rested and raring to go for the morning of the audition. Your nerves will probably be on high alert, so do your body as many favors as you can by getting a full 8 hours of sleep. If you're lacking any energy, it'll be tough to give it your all. While you're at it, eat a decent, normal breakfast. You don't want to eat anything too different in case it upsets your stomach, but do eat something substantial enough to get you through the morning. You could be waiting a long time.

summary: Find an audition. Make sure you meet the requirements. Assemble your headshot and resume. Prepare your necessary pieces. Work on your flexibility and dance skills. Get a good night's sleep


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All lawns have an ideal grass height that promotes healthy growth. Depending on climate and geography, your ideal grass height is between 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) and 3 inches (7.62 cm).  Talk to a landscaping expert or a professional at your local home and garden retailer to get an understanding of the type of grass you have and how high it should grow. Keep grass a little bit longer when in doubt. This will provide shade to your lawn, depriving potential weeds of sunlight. This will eliminate weed heads before they are allowed to mature or germinate in your lawn. Use a weed whacker or a trimmer on the weeds that grow at the edge of your lawn every time you mow. The cover will keep the ground cool and deprived of sunlight, discouraging the growth of new weeds.

summary: Determine the ideal height of your grass. Mow your lawn as regularly as necessary to keep grass at its ideal height. Spread stones or mulch around your flower beds to prevent weeds from growing.


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This is the preferred treatment recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for mild to moderate dehydration. Plan to restore your child’s fluid levels over the course of three to four hours.  Use a commercial electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte. These solutions have sugar and salt electrolytes to help prevent low blood sugar. It is possible to make your own rehydration solutions, but due to the possibility of error, it is generally safer to use commercial solutions.  Give your child 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) of the solution every few minutes. You can use a spoon or an oral syringe (does not contain a needle). Start off slow; too much fluid at once can cause nausea or vomiting. If your child vomits, wait 30 minutes before starting again. If your child is dehydrated, he will probably need to have the electrolyte balance in the bloodstream restored. Sodas and juices may cause hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, in children. Plain water also does not contain enough electrolytes to replenish your child’s body because children have a much faster electrolyte turnover than adults.  Sodas may also contain caffeine, which is a diuretic and can further dehydrate the child. Juices may have too much sugar and can make dehydration worse in young children. This is also true for sports drinks such as Gatorade. Sports drinks can be diluted with water — mix one part water with one part Gatorade.  Other fluids to avoid include milk, clear broths, tea, ginger ale, and Jell-O. If your baby is still breastfeeding, try to persuade the infant to breastfeed. This will help restore the baby’s electrolyte and fluid levels and will also help further fluid loss through diarrhea.  You can use oral rehydration solution in between breast feeding if your infant is very dehydrated; however, you should be taking your infant to the emergency room if she's severely dehydrated.   Do not use formula during the rehydration period. Once your child has had the initial fluids restored, you need to make sure that the child continues to get enough fluid for the next 24 hours. The American Association of Family Physicians recommends the following formula:  Infants should receive 1 ounce of oral rehydration solution per hour. Toddlers (ages 1–3) should receive 2 ounces of oral rehydration solution per hour. Older children (over 3) should receive 3 ounces of oral rehydration solution per hour. To make sure that rehydration is working, check the color of your child’s urine. As with adults’ urine, healthy children should have pale, clear yellow urine.  Very clear or colorless urine could be a sign of overhydration. Ease up on the fluids for a bit to make sure that you don’t throw off your child’s sodium balance. If the urine is amber or darker, continue with the rehydration treatment.
summary: Use an oral rehydration solution. Avoid other fluids. Breastfeed an infant. Maintain hydration. Check the child’s urine.