You should drink water instead of sweet drinks.  Try to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Don't drink too much soda, because it rots your teeth. Eat healthy. In other words, only eat junk food in moderation, and try foods like fruit and salad. Avoid starchy and sugary treats. Lettuce Cheese Tomatoes Radishes Croutons Olives Little bits of ham Bacon bits Salad dressing (on the side) Slice, shred, chop or dice your ingredients as you like them.  Add your other desired ingredients (nuts, red cabbage, broccoli). Toss (mix) the ingredients. Put some of the more colorful ingredients on top.

Summary: Keep your diet rather light and balanced, and eat salads. Drink water! Eat salad. Select your salad ingredients, such as: Prepare the salad goodies.


A rent-to-own laptop process can help you finance the computer without a credit check. These types of programs are designed to help those who need financing but face challenges from conventional lenders because of their credit. Of course, if you go this route you’ll end up spending more money on the laptop due to financing charges and interest rates than you would if you purchased the laptop outright. Different places will have different deals and different requirements. You should check out several places before you commit to a single one. This will help ensure you get the best deal possible concerning the price of the laptop, the interest rate, and any additional fees you might incur. Some common rent-to-own places to find a laptop include Aaron’s, Rent-A-Center, and Abt. It may not be possible to pay for the entire computer up front, but having a larger down payment can help with the kinds of problems that consumers encounter when they try to finance a laptop purchase without sufficient credit history or with a poor credit score.

Summary: Evaluate rent-to-own options. Look into several different rent-to-own places. Collect as large of a down payment as possible.


Let the child determine what you talk about at the beginning of your relationship with them. Show interest in the things they say by smiling, responding, and asking questions to get them to say more. If they are telling a detailed story on their own, let them talk for as long as they like.  Some children will open up about their problems sooner than others but remember that the child will talk about whatever is important to them at the time. Listening to whatever they want to talk about helps them begin to trust you. You can bring up topics of concern to discuss with them gradually, once it seems like the two of you are getting along. Be genuine and don’t act like someone you’re not. Children will recognize when you’re being showy. Help the child think through their struggles critically to help problem-solve. Talk to the child about their goals. If the child is older and their goals are unhealthy or unsafe, discuss other goals with them that will lead to longer-term happiness. Let the child know that you believe they can do well, make it clear you expect them to try to reach the goals you set together, and that you will help them in the process.  For instance, a young child may have goals related to making more friends or improving their grades. Discuss with them concrete ways they can do this, such as talking to new people, being helpful, listening to the teacher, and asking for help with their homework. A high school kid may say they want to become famous, or they simply want to graduate high school. Ask open-ended questions, like asking why they want to achieve their goals and how they plan on doing it. Talk to them about ways to manage their time between the things they have to do, such as school work, and their hobbies, such as sports or music. Troubled kids often feel as though they are viewed as just “bad” by adults and that they are all the same. Take note of things that your particular mentee is interested in, and comment on the things they talk about. Ask them questions about their families, friends, and hobbies to get to know them better.  For instance, if they talk to you about a certain music artist that you're unfamiliar with, you can say, "I don't think I've heard them before. Will you put on a song?" Active listening is once again a huge part of treating the child as an individual. Talk to them positively and commend them for sharing something that was difficult to say. When you have a meeting with your mentee, try not to skip it under any circumstances. Sometimes emergencies happen, but troubled kids are often troubled because they have unreliable adults in their lives. Be a person that the child can count on to follow through.  Mentor relationships are most beneficial when they last for a year or longer. If you are able to commit that much time to a particular child, try to do so. If you are a volunteer mentor, teacher, or social worker, show up to every appointment or school day. If your mentoring is more informal and you’re a family member or friend, make weekly meetings with the child just to check in and see how they’re doing. Let the child know that anything they tell you is confidential, as long as their safety or the safety of others isn’t at risk. Don’t repeat things that they tell you regarding their feelings, thoughts, or emotions to other people. Tell the child that if they or someone else is in danger, you would need to report that to someone, but everything else is between them and you.  Try saying, "I care about your health and safety. If you or someone else is unsafe, I'll need to tell someone else about it. But other than that, I want you to know that I'll never tell anyone else the things you say to me." Allow the child to handle conflicts on their own unless they ask for your help and be sure that you remain loyal to them as their mentor. You are not the mentor of their parents or other family members, though you can recommend that they reach out to their family for additional support. Troubled children usually have difficulty trusting adults because of their past experiences. It can take months sometimes for a child to open up to a stranger. Allow them to develop trust in you by showing that you enjoy spending time with them, committing your time, and being an active listener. If the child is hostile or doesn't want to talk to you, you can say to them, "I know you don't know me yet or have any reason to like me. I'm hoping that as we get to know each other, that will change and you'll be able to talk to me about whatever you want. I'd like to help you however I can when you're ready for that." Don't take their treatment of you personally in the beginning. If you give it time and you are consistent and kind with them, they will eventually begin to trust you.

Summary: Be an active listener. Set some realistic expectations. Treat them as an individual. Commit your time regularly for a year or longer. Value their trust. Give the child time to develop trust in you.


Make sure that the side you want to be printed on is facing up. Most transfers are translucent, so it would be best to use a white, solid-colored shirt. If your transfer is labeled as "opaque" or suitable for colored shirts, you can use any color of shirt you want. Make sure that the transfer paper is inside the pressing area, including the silicone pad and heat pad.  If you are pressing an embroidered appliqué, set it down embroidered-side-up, adhesive-side-down. If you are pressing heat transfer vinyl, set it matte-side down, shiny-side-up. Some types of heat presses already have a protective silicone pad. If yours does not, or if you are pressing an appliqué or heat transfer vinyl, you will need to lay down a thin cloth on top of your shirt and transfer. This will protect the transfer. A handkerchief, tea towel, or thin piece of cotton fabric will work great for this. Pull down on the handle, clamping the press shut. You may need to adjust the pressure, especially if you are pressing an embroidered appliqué or patch. The handle will most likely lock into place, depending on the specific model you have. When the timer goes off, press the start button again. This will stop the press and reset the timer. Peel the paper off of the fabric while the paper is still hot. The image should now be printed onto the shirt. If you need to press another design onto the back of your shirt, insert a piece of cardboard inside the shirt first. Adjust the plate height so that there is less pressure, then press the shirt again. This way, you won't accidentally reheat the first image.
Summary: Place your t-shirt onto the plate. Set the transfer face-down on top of the shirt. Cover the transfer, if necessary. Close the press. Press the start button. Open the press and remove the shirt. Press more shirts, if desired.