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If you are interested in using your hula hoop for hoop dancing a lighter and smaller hoop is best for you. Similarly, you burn the most calories by moving a lot while hooping and working your entire body.   A heavy hoop can be hard on your joints, especially when completing complex arm maneuvers. Heavier hoops could also cause injury or break something in the room if it spins off your arm. It is often a good idea to have multiple different hula hoops in different sizes and weights. This way as you progress you can switch between hula hoops based on the activity you are completing. At times you may want to use a light and small hoop to complete complex tricks while at other times you may want a larger hoop for a longer workout.  Also, by having more than one hoop you can share with friends! If you have mastered the regular hula hoop and are looking for a new challenge or want to try your hand at the performance arts LED and fire hoops are available for purchase. There are many online retailers that make and sell fire hoops.   It is a good idea to buy these hula hoops in a slightly smaller size than normal and to practice extensively with them before igniting. They will have a different feel from your normal hoops. Fire hoops also have an added wick that sticks out from the hoop to keep the fire a safe distance from the person using the hoop. As a result, you will need a larger space to practice.

summary: Light hula hoops are best for hoop dance and fitness hooping. Get a variety of hula hoops to meet all your needs. LED and fire hoops are also an option for those who want to take hula hooping to the next level.


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You can sterilize your child’s sippy cups to help reduce mold growth. You can do this once a week or a few times a month.  If your dishwasher has an extremely hot setting, that may sterilize the cups. You can also try a steam sterilizer. A diluted bleach solution can sterilize the sippy cup and help remove mold. To make the solution, add one teaspoon of bleach to a gallon of water.  Soak the sippy cup parts for two minutes. Remember, don’t mix bleach with any other household cleaners. That can cause toxic fumes. Rinse the cup very well after you soak it in a bleach solution. Let the cup dry completely before you reassemble it. Vinegar baths can help reduce mold growth. However, vinegar will probably only kill about 70 percent of mold.  To give the cup a vinegar bath, add one part vinegar to three parts hot water. Let it soak for a couple of minutes.  Rinse the vinegar off and let it dry completely.

summary: Sterilize your sippy cups. Make a diluted bleach solution. Try a vinegar bath.


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The way you handle your hair makes a big difference in its texture and appearance. When you're rough with your hair, it can frizz up and start looking dull. Hair is a fragile material that should be handled with care, just like a delicate piece of fabric. Here's what to keep in mind:  When you shampoo your hair don't roughly scrub it. Massage the shampoo into your hair and distribute it with your fingers. Rinse your conditioner in the coldest water you can stand. The cold temperature seals the cuticle and helps your hair look shiny, while hot water will cause it to frizz up and look dull. Gently squeeze the water from your hair and pat it dry with a towel instead of twisting and wringing it out. Shampooing your hair every single day causes it to dry out and become brittle. The natural oil your scalp produces to nourish your hair gets rinsed away before it can do its job. If you want your hair to stay healthy and shiny, you only really need to wash it once or twice a week, depending on your hair type.  When you first cut back on how often you wash your hair, you may notice it looking oilier than normal. Your scalp is producing oil on overdrive since it's used to everyday washings. After a week or two things will balance out and your hair will look cleaner, longer. On days in between washings, when you need to perk up your hair,  try dry shampoo. It's a powder you sprinkle, or an aerosol you spray, on your hair to absorb the oil, and it works like a charm. The best way to keep your hair healthy is to let it dry naturally instead of using a hair dryer. The heat from the hair dryer damages the hair shaft, and if you do it every day you'll definitely see damage over time. Put that hair dryer away and let your hair dry the natural way.  The same goes for other heat styling tools, like curling irons, straightening irons, and hot rollers. On days when you do want to use a hair dryer or other styling tools, apply a heat protectant serum to your hair so it doesn't get quite as damaged. Running a plastic-bristled brush through your hair, especially when it's wet, is almost guaranteed to cause some damage. Brushing tends to rip your hair, while combing removes the tangles without pulling it out. Use a wide-tooth comb and work out the tangles starting close to the tips and moving up to the roots. Dyeing, bleaching, chemically straightening, and chemically curling your hair all damage the shaft. For the healthiest possible hair, it's best to stop these treatments and let your hair take on its natural color and texture. Your hair might not be the exact color you want, but it will be healthy, shiny and silky. If you do want to dye your hair, look into henna, honey, or tea dyeing. These natural dyes actually restore shine to your hair, rather than damaging it. You won't be able to achieve a dramatic color change, but you can go a few shades lighter or darker. Waves, wefts, dreads, and other styles that require permanently pulling your hair into a tight position can cause damage and hair loss. While some types of weaves are less damaging than others (sewn weaves are usually better than glue-ins, for example) your hair will be healthier if you forego them altogether.
summary: Handle your hair gently when you wash and dry it. Shampoo just a few times a week. Let your hair air dry instead of using heat. Comb your hair instead of brushing it. Don't use damaging treatments. Avoid restrictive hairstyles that pull out hair.