It's a dark-green app with a white "X" on it. It's at the top of the Excel window. On Mac, first click File in the upper-left corner, then click New from Template… in the drop-down menu. Doing so will bring up a list of personal budget pre-made templates. Click on a budget template whose title and preview both look like they'll suit your needs. This will open the template's page, where you can review more information about the template. "Expense budget" and "Basic personal budget" are two excellent templates in this context. It's to the right of the template's image. Doing so will open the template in Excel. This step will vary depending on your selected template; most templates will allow you to list your expenses and their respective costs, and then calculate your total spending. Most templates come with built-in formulas, so any changes that you make to one part of your template will update everywhere else. Once you've completely created your budget, all that's left to do is save it onto your computer. To do so:   Windows - Click File, click Save As, double-click This PC, click a save location on the left side of the window, type the document's name (e.g., "Personal Budget") into the "File name" text box, and click Save.  Mac - Click File, click Save As..., enter the document's name (e.g., "Personal Budget") in the "Save As" field, select a save location by clicking the "Where" box and clicking a folder, and click Save.

Summary: Open Microsoft Excel. Click the search bar. Type budget into the search bar, then press ↵ Enter. Select a template. Click Choose. Fill out your template. Save your personal budget.


This type of swimwear fits close to your body so you don't leak. It also has a lining to absorb your flow so it doesn't go anywhere but in your swimsuit. This is a good option if you don't feel ready for tampons or menstrual cups or simply can't wear them. You can mainly find this type of swimwear online. for a disposable alternative. Tampons are a great option for the water because they stay in place and only get a little water-logged. Make sure to tuck the string back along your body so it doesn't show under the edge of the swimsuit. Also, remember to change your tampon every 4-8 hours.  To insert a tampon, unwrap the plastic or wrapper around it, but leave the applicator in place (if yours has one). You may want to squat or prop one leg up if that's more comfortable. Press the tip of the tampon into your vaginal opening, spreading your vaginal lips (labia) as needed. With the string facing away from your body, push the tampon into your vagina as far as it will go comfortably. Make sure the string is hanging out. If yours has an applicator, push it until just the grip and plunger is sitting outside your body. Hold onto the grip with 2 fingers, and press the plunger in to push the tampon into your vaginal opening. Remove the applicator, leaving the string hanging out.  Even if you haven't had sex yet, you can still wear a tampon. Just pick a slim version if you haven't used one before. Contrary to popular belief, this won't "pop" your hymen. Your hymen stretches around part of your vaginal opening; it doesn't actually cover it. Or, you can wear a condom even a girl. A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup that fits inside your vagina. Rather than absorb blood like a tampon or pad, it collects it. It's held in place by forming a seal with your vaginal wall, so it usually won't leak once you get the hang of it. That makes it perfect for swimming. To insert one, fold it in half once and then in half again so it forms a "C" at the top. Then, push it into your vaginal opening. Once it's in, help it pop out by turning it in place.  You can find menstrual cups online, in drug stores, or in big box stores. Just like a tampon, you can use these cups even if you haven't had sex. However, you should choose one that's on the smaller side. If you're like some women, your flow may be so light that you don't need to use a pad, tampon, or cup. In addition, some women's periods slow down in the water because the water pushes against the vaginal opening. Just be sure to have a towel to wrap around you when you get out to hide any leaks.  The chlorine will take care of minor spotting in the water, protecting other swimmers from any leaks. However, you don't want to do this if you have a heavy period, as others may be able to spot leaks in the water. No one can make you swim on your period if you're not comfortable doing it. If you're young, most adults will understand if you tell them. You can just say you're not feeling well if you're too embarrassed to say you're on your period.

Summary: Put on absorbent, leak-proof swimwear for a similar experience to a pad. Wear a tampon Try a menstrual cup for a reusable, leak-proof option. Go without a product if you have a very light flow that stops in the water. Avoid swimming on your period if it makes you uncomfortable.


To get comfortable going backwards you should use a soft surface to prevent injury of any kind. Find a cushy, soft mat and practice jumping backwards onto it. Swing your arms back the same way you would when doing a back handspring to get comfortable with the movements. Make sure that when you try to do a back handspring for the first time, you have a spotter, like a coach or gymnastics teacher, to help you. This will prevent you from hurting yourself and will give you the confidence you need to successfully do the back handspring. The spotter should place one hand on your lower back and one hand under your thighs to help you flip backwards.  Make sure your spotter can sustain your weight and that they know how to properly spot. If you're not feeling confident about backwards movements, or you're a beginner to this move, start off on a trampoline. This way, you can gain  your confidence until you're ready to go and do it on a harder surface like grass without the risk of injury.

Summary: Use a soft mat. Get a spotter. Try your back handspring on a trampoline.


Activated charcoal is available at drug stores and natural health stores. It's commonly used as a remedy for indigestion, so it usually comes in the form of capsules. This pure black, all-natural substance is perfect for creating homemade eyeliner.  This is not the same as the type of charcoal you burn to cook food on the grill. Look for a jar of capsules labeled "activated charcoal" in the vitamin section of the store. If you can't find activated charcoal locally, it's available for purchase online. One bottle provides enough charcoal to make many year's worth of eyeliner. You can use an old eye shadow or lip balm pot, a tiny tin, or any other container you have on hand. Break the activated charcoal capsules into the container. You can use plain activated charcoal as eyeliner without mixing it with anything else. The charcoal will naturally mix with the oil on your skin to stay in place once you apply it. Dip your eyeliner brush into the container and apply eyeliner in your favorite style. If you like your eyeliner to have more of a paste or gel consistency, you can mix the activated charcoal with water or oil to make it a little damp. Start with just one or two drops, and keep mixing more in until your eyeliner reaches the consistency you want. Try mixing in one of the following ingredients:  Water Jojoba oil Almond oil Coconut oil Aloe vera gel
Summary: Buy some activated charcoal. Break a few capsules into a small container. Dip your eyeliner brush into the charcoal. Experiment with different textures.