There are some places in Animal Jam that you can't get to using the map, such as the Canyon Trail, and you might just meet a new buddy along the way! There are plenty of fun things to do in each location. Some of these things are slides, mini games, shops, statues and fun facts about nature. " People will almost always join in. If enough animals jump on the center of the bridge, you will see huge cracks appearing in the bridge! The bridge will never break, but it's fun to try! Say, "I'm here to adopt a baby!" if you're adopting or say "Adopt me!" if you're looking to be adopted. If no one is in the Pillow Room, go to the Town Square and say "If you want to be adopted, go to the Pillow Room!" or "If you want to adopt me, go to the Pillow Room!" Then be a very nice mom/baby and don't be mean at all (although if you are a baby you can act sick or get hurt, just not too much, unless you want to be kicked out).

Summary: Explore Animal Jam on foot! Explore Animal Jam using the map. Go to the Canyon, go to the rock bridge, use the 'Jump' action, and say, "Jump on the bridge with me! Go to the Pillow Room and adopt a baby or be a baby yourself.


Use a clear, 1 US gal (3.8 L) bag with a secure zip closure. Test the bag first by sealing a piece of paper inside and submerging it for 1 minute. If the paper is dry, your tablet should stay dry too! Play it safe and do your best to keep your tablet dry regardless. Don’t try to read underwater! Charger cables tend to kink, bend, and break right near the ends (where they plug into the wall or your device). To protect these sensitive areas, pull apart several old, dried up pens and pick out the springs inside. Wrap the springs around the ends of the cables to give them more protection while still letting them flex somewhat. This is a great hack if your desk is cluttered with several charger cables, printer cables, ethernet cables, and so on. Choose binder clips that are large enough to clip to the edge of the desk, but also small enough (if possible) to keep the head of each cable from falling through the binder clip opening. If you can’t fit the head of a cord through the binder clip wires, squeeze the sides of each wire to remove them from the clip. Then, squeeze them again to put them back in place after you’ve pulled the head of the cord through. For a smaller cord, stand a toilet paper tube up in the box and feed the cord down into the tube. For a larger cord, use the toilet paper tube as a sleeve and slide it over the cord once you’ve looped it around itself several times. If you tend to sleep through your alarm even when it’s set to high volume, give this hack a try. Put the phone’s speaker (which is usually at the bottom) into the bottom of the cup and get ready for a much louder sound! You can use this trick to amplify music, but it may take some trial and error to find a cup, glass, or mug that doesn’t distort the sound of your favorite tunes. Try this hack if you find some old cassette tapes (with their cases) in the attic. Open the case’s lid as far as it will go, then lay the case front-side down on your table or desk. The slot in the lid will hold your phone at a great viewing angle. Some larger smartphones may not fit into the slot.

Summary: Seal your tablet in a zip-close bag if you like to read in the tub. Use springs from used pens to strengthen the ends of charger cables. Organize cords at the edge of your desk with binder clips. Organize cords using empty toilet paper tubes in a shoebox. Stand your phone upright in a cup, glass, or mug to amplify the volume. Use a cassette tape case as a cheap but sturdy phone stand.


Rinse the squash with cold water and pat it dry. This will remove any dirt particles lingering on the squash’s skin. Poking holes in the squash will allow steam to escape while the squash cooks in the microwave. Just like a potato, the squash needs to be able to vent while it cooks.  Your holes don’t need to be more than 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) in, so don't worry if the squash is too hard to stab the fork very far. If you pierce the skin at all, steam will escape. Space the holes a few inches apart; you don’t need more than 15-20 holes. Place the butternut squash on a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. This will soften the squash, which will help you cut it. Don't worry if you can't fit the whole squash onto one dish; it's fine if it sticks out. Using a sharp chef's knife or serrated knife, cut the squash into 2 equal halves with a sawing motion. Cutting the squash will help it cook faster. When using your knife, hold the handle with your middle, ring and pinky finger, while using your thumb and index finger to hold the blade itself. This is called a "blade grip" and offers more control and balance than using all of your fingers to hold the handle. If you have the time (and access to an oven), set your seeds aside to make a tasty snack later. If not, discard the seeds. Place the butternut squash halves flesh-side down on a microwave-safe dish. Again, the halves can be larger than the dish. The length of time will depend on the size of your butternut squash. It’s okay to take it out and check it at 5 minutes. If it needs more time, put it in for another 5 minutes. The squash should be tender enough that you can stick a fork all the way through it. Microwaved butternut squash is great for soups, hummus, or a healthy snack.

Summary: Wash the butternut squash. Poke holes in the squash with a fork. Plate the squash and microwave it for 5 minutes. Cut the squash from top to bottom. Remove the seeds and plate the squash flesh-side down. Microwave on high for 5-10 minutes. Let the squash cool and serve it any way you like.


If someone doesn’t respond to your flirting or rejects you outright, let them go. Don’t dwell on what you could have done differently, and don’t try to change their mind. At this stage in the relationship, take what your crush says at face value. Look at a “no” as an opportunity to meet someone even better.   Remember, this will take time. Don’t be discouraged if you continue to have feelings for your crush. Just do your best to interact with new people, and don’t be tempted to continue trying to flirt with your crush. Let yourself be sad. It’s fine to take a day or a week to wallow a little. Vent to your friends. Treat yourself to a nice meal. If you’ve been flirting with your crush for a while, but you’re still not sure whether or not they return your feelings, it can help to ask friends. Try to ask friends who know your crush fairly well. Sometimes, an objective opinion can help you understand what someone really feels. If your friends think your crush is interested, it may be time to be more blunt with your crush about their feelings. Just ask them like this: “Hey! I have a confession to make. I have been really crushing on you lately. Just wondering if maybe you felt the same?” If your crush returns your feelings, let yourself enjoy the moment. Keep flirting, and keep things light-hearted for a while. Don’t feel pressured to progress into the serious stage of a relationship too quickly.
Summary: Learn to take a no. Get a second opinion. Celebrate returned feelings.