Things you or your kids no longer need seem to stick around longer than they should. Look at the individual items in a room and ask yourself what you don't really need anymore. These are some things you should consider getting rid of:  Items that are broken Clothes that no longer fit you or your kids Things you don't have space for Toys your kids no longer play with Things you have extras of Items that are dangerous to have around your kids Get out three boxes or bins. Label one bin "Trash," one bin "Store," and one bin "Recycle/Donate." As you sort through toys and items, place them in one of the boxes. Once a box fills, take it to the thrift store, organize it and find a place for it in your home, or take it to the dumpster.  Keep the boxes somewhere handy so you can declutter whenever you need to. You could also have bins for selling items or giving away to friends. You may find it easy to sort through the broken or unwanted items that are cluttering up your house, but have a harder time knowing what you should keep. Ask yourself if an item has sentimental value or if it's something you'd like to pass on to your children. You should also keep items that you use frequently. Once you've decided to keep something, you need to organize and store it wisely. You should know where it is and be able to get to it easily. While it may be tempting to just throw your kids' toys into a large toy box, it may be hard to find specific toys since they're all mixed together. Teach your children to store their toys by sorting them into buckets, containers, or small bins. For example, you could have several bins on a shelving unit. Put blocks in one bin, crayons in another, and musical toys in a different bin. It's probably not realistic to expect that your kids' belongings and toys are always in their rooms. Instead of finding their things strewn about, create a system for organizing the things that you don't mind leaving out and for things that you want to hide.  For example, if you want to leave their books out, install shelving units or bookshelves so they can be stored in plain sight. To hide toys, try storing them inside decorative boxes, furniture benches, or cabinet drawers.

Summary: Choose what to get rid of. Decide what to do with the items you don't want. Know what to keep. Sort and store the kids' toys. Decide what to display and what to hide.


. CSS is a supplement to HTML. If you don't know HTML, you can't use CSS. Find a good tutorial or two. w3schools has a great tutorial that also lets you experiment with CSS code. Also try HTML Tutorials, The CSS Tutorial and HTML Dog Find a style sheet on the internet and copy it into a file on your computer. Try changing, taking away, or adding code. Save and refresh the page on your browser and see what it looks like. Only change one thing at a time so you can understand what you just did. You can also look at other web pages using the view drop-down button(which is located on most browsers), then select page source. For AOL users, right-click the page where links and pictures are not located and select source view. Don't expect yourself to understand all the lines of code written when you're experimenting with the source code of any site. Think about how you want it to look and try to use CSS to make your website look that way. If you can't figure out how to get it to look the way you want, look it up. Use multiple windows to check the output of your code every once in a while so that it'd be easier to understand.

Summary: Learn HTML Learn the basics. Experiment. Design your own website.


If you want your makeup to look natural and bright, you need to start with a glowing complexion. Start by washing your face with a gentle cleanser. Since your skin gets drier as you mature, a hydrating cleanser is likely your best choice. After you wash your face, use a soft towel to blot your face dry. Don't rub your face—this can stretch out your skin, especially in the delicate area around your eyes. Hydrated skin looks healthier, so use a lightweight face cream after you wash your face. This is especially important under your eyes—if your skin is dry, it will look saggy, which will emphasize any lines in the area. In addition, powder can settle into the creases around your eyes, making the area look heavy.   During the day time, it's a good idea to use a moisturizer that contains sun protection if you don't use a separate product. Opt for a product with at least SPF 30. You may also want to use a separate lifting or firming eye cream at night. If you have a tube of product, squeeze out a very small amount onto your finger on a brush. If you have a tube of product, swipe a brush across the product. Either way, apply the primer or base to your eyelids just above your lashes, then blend it upward above your crease. This will give your eyeshadow something to adhere to.  The skin on your eyelids thins as you get older, making them more translucent. That means they'll appear slightly purple, blue, or red. An eyeshadow primer or base will help cover that, creating a smooth canvas for your makeup while making you look more bright-eyed and refreshed. Make sure to apply the product lightly to ensure it doesn't crease. When you put on eyeshadow, small particles of pigment typically fall onto your cheeks and under your eyes. This is called eyeshadow fallout, and if you've already applied foundation and concealer, the fallout can get trapped. If you do your eyeshadow first, you can brush away the fallout before applying the rest of your makeup. Fallout can emphasize any dark circles under your eyes, making you look tired or ill.
Summary: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat your skin dry. Apply a thin layer of moisturizer. Apply a thin coat of eyeshadow base or primer onto your eyelids. Wait to put on your face makeup until after you do your eyes.