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Standing up straight can make you look taller. To stand straight, lift you head slightly forward. Lengthen your torso and spine. Widen your shoulders and keep your feet planted firmly on the ground, supporting your body and propelling it upward. Be aware of your posture throughout the day so you can catch yourself slouching. You can look tall when sitting by maintaining proper posture. Keep your spine straight and you shoulders dropped when you're confined to a desk. Be aware of your posture each time you're sitting to make sure you're maintaining good posture. Doing stretches at your desk can make it easier to maintain good posture. Work on stretching your chin and hips during moments you're working at a desk or sitting during the day.  To stretch your chin, do chin tucks. Sit straight with your shoulders held back and pull your chin straight back to give yourself a double chin. Hold this for 30 seconds. Repeat this process three times. To work your hips, take a break from your desk to get up. Kneel on one knee an arm's length away from a wall. Press onto the wall and press down on the knee on the floor. Hold for several seconds and then switch knees and repeat. Floor stretches can help you develop better posture. Simply lie down on the floor and stretch your body out as long as possible. Continue stretching for as long as is comfortable. Then, relax and take 10 deep breaths. Repeat this process for five to ten minutes.

summary: Stand up straight. Sit up straight. Stretch your hips and chin at your desk. Do floor stretches regularly.


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Take two pieces of 9 by 12 inch (23 by 30 centimeters) plywood. You can purchase these at most hardware stores. Use a power drill to drill a hole in each corner. The precise size of each hole doesn't matter as long as you can fit wing nuts into the hole later. Purchase blotting paper at a craft store. Lay your fern leaves flat against one sheet of paper. Then, top this sheet of paper with a second sheet. Place the blotting paper that contains your ferns on one piece of plywood. Place the other piece of plywood on top of the first, sandwiching the ferns between your press. You can buy wing nuts at any hardware store. Screw your wing nuts into each hole. Twist the ends of the wing nuts to close your flower press tightly. Place your press somewhere where it will not be disturbed. Leave it for about three to four weeks so the ferns can dry out. When your ferns are done, they should be crisp, delicate, and dry to the touch.

summary: Drill holes in plywood. Place your ferns between two pieces of paper. Sandwich the ferns between the plywood. Close your flower press with wing nuts. Remove the ferns after about a month.


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Different airlines can offer widely variant prices for similar flights, so be sure you shop around if you’re planning to fly. Remember that booking a flight and hotel together may save you money if the website offers specials or discounts. These websites often compare flight prices from different websites for you, all in one place. While flying is the quickest way to travel long distances, other options such as taking a train or bus or even renting a recreational vehicle may be less expensive and more environmentally friendly.  They may also be more fun, particularly if traveling with children. Reaching your destination is only one transportation consideration.  Once you have arrived in the area, you will need to figure out how to get from the airport, train station, or bus station to your hotel.  You may also have plans to travel locally while on vacation.  Call the concierge at the hotel you’re staying at and ask whether the hotel offers complimentary or reduced-fee shuttle service to and from the airport.  If they don’t, ask for any advice on local ground transportation. Rent a vehicle if you will need to get around a lot once you have reached your destination.  If you’ll be doing a lot of sight-seeing in areas that are spread out, a rental car will be a better option than taxi services.  Be sure you know your hotel’s parking policies and fees. If you don’t plan to leave your destination once you get there (for example, if you’re staying at an all-inclusive resort), you may not need a rental car.  Consider a taxi or shuttle from the airport instead. If you are going to an urban area, search online for the city’s public transportation options.  Areas with subways, trains, or bus systems often offer daily or weekly passes that are much cheaper than rental car fees. If you’re planning to drive to your vacation spot, be sure your car is up-to-date on basic maintenance.  Check the air pressure in the tires. Change the oil if it has been 3 months or 3,000 miles since the last change. Be sure that all essential functions are in good working order: check wiper blades, headlights and taillights, brake pads, hoses, and belts. Be sure you have a spare tire and working jack.
summary: Compare flight prices. Find a flight (and hotel) booking website if you plan to fly. Consider alternate transportation options. Consider all transportation needs. Perform scheduled maintenance on your car.