When the spot is tighter, positioning can be more challenging, and your front end may be further from the curb than you’d like to be. To remedy this, continue pulling forward and backward and wiggling towards the curb. Each time, turn the steering wheel all the way towards the curb before you pull forward, and straighten it up as you back up.  Repeat as necessary.  The front end will work its way into the space by turning hard to the curb as you pull forward. If you're too far from the curb in a normal-size spot, pulling out and trying again may be easier. If you wind up unable to get into the spot on your first try, don’t worry. Signal and pull back out alongside the vehicle in front of you to start over. Before getting out a vehicle, especially on the road side, check to make sure that a vehicle or cyclist is not approaching.  It’s important to be aware of bicyclists at all times, and parallel parking spots in particular place cyclists at risk, as you may be opening your door into the cycling lane.  On the curbside, take care not to scratch the door against the curb or other items beside the road. If the door cannot open all the way while passengers are in the vehicle, remember this when you return to the vehicle. The door may open all the way when the vehicle is empty, but crunch down into the curb once people get into the vehicle and weigh it down.

Summary: Adjust your vehicle in tight spots. Start over whenever necessary. Open your door carefully.


Clear away any dust or dirt that’s gotten lodged in between the sole and the bottom of your shoe. After cleaning your shoe, let it dry completely. If there's old glue from the sole stuck to the bottom of your shoe, dip the rag in acetone nail polish remover and scrub at the glue until it comes off. Use a coarse sandpaper that’s between 40-60 grit. The scratches will give the shoe repair glue something to stick to. Apply the glue with a 1 centimetre (0.39 in) round paint brush. Paint the glue on with the brush so there’s an even layer over the whole top surface of the loose sole and the exposed bottom of your shoe.  You can find shoe repair glue online or at your local shoe store. Read the label on your shoe repair glue for specific application instructions. Some shoe repair glues require you to let them dry for 5-10 minutes after you apply them. Turn your shoe upside down and hit the hammer down onto the area of the sole you’re attaching. Hit the bottom of the sole several times with the hammer, moving the hammer slightly each time so you get the entire section of the sole you're reattaching. Use more than 1 clamp if you’re reattaching a large section of the sole. Attach the clamp to your shoe so one end is pressing down on the top of your shoe and the other end is pressing up on the bottom of the sole. Check to see if the sole is completely glued to the bottom of your shoe by gently pulling at the edges of the sole with your fingers. If the sole doesn't budge, your shoe is fixed and ready to wear.

Summary: Wipe down the bottom of your shoe and the loose sole with a wet rag. Scratch the loose sole and the bottom of your shoe with sandpaper. Apply shoe repair glue to the loose sole and the exposed bottom of your shoe. Press the sole into the bottom of your shoe and hammer it into place. Use a clamp to hold the sole in place for 24 hours. Remove the clamp from your shoe after 24 hours.


A rough washcloth will do a better job of cleaning, but a paper towel will do if a washcloth is not available.  Wrap the washcloth or paper towel around your index finger, dampen it, and add toothpaste if you have some. Brush your teeth as if using a toothbrush: begin at the gums and work down, cleaning each individual tooth with a circular motion.  Don’t forget to brush your tongue. Rinse your mouth thoroughly when done, swishing back and forth. Before there were toothbrushes, most people brushed their teeth with twigs. In many parts of the world, they still do, using twigs from oak, arak, or neem trees. Research shows that twigs from the arak tree contain natural fluoride and antimicrobial agents, and brushing with them is as or more effective as brushing with a toothbrush and toothpaste.  Pick a young, flexible branch about 6 to 8 inches long (15 to 20 cm). You want one without real bark, only a thin skin.  Peel the skin off and chew on one end of the stick until the fibers separate, turning the end into a little brush. Use it to brush your teeth.  You can also use a toothpick to clean between teeth, but use caution so as not to hurt your gums and make them bleed. If no paper towels, washcloths, or twigs are at hand, you can always use your finger. Be sure to wash your hands very well first, then use your index finger as you would a toothbrush: begin at the gums and work down for the upper arch and work up for the lower arch, cleaning each individual tooth with a circular motion.  Be sure to rinse your finger before moving from your top to bottom teeth, and from the front to the back of your teeth.  Rinse your mouth thoroughly when done, swishing back and forth and from one cheek to another for at least 30 seconds.

Summary: Use a washcloth or paper towel. Find a twig. Make do with your finger.


Ask for sandwiches without the bun and without ketchup. Learn which dishes you can substitute for high-carb sides like French fries. Choose low-carb foods that you have never tried before, particularly at restaurants with an ethnic flair. You’ll find a variety of new dishes and flavors that you will enjoy eating even though your carb intake is limited.
Summary: Become a fast-food expert. Try new foods.