Problem: Article: Hold the baby’s left hand and place it at their hip. Allow the baby’s elbow to be slightly bent. Take the left corner of the blanket, and bring it across the baby to their right side.  Allow your baby’s right arm to be free once you bring the blanket across to their right side. Roll the baby to their left so you can tuck the blanket underneath their back. Grab the bottom corner of the swaddling blanket and bring it up toward the baby. The corner is going to be tucked behind the baby’s back, near their right shoulder. Make sure that the baby’s right arm is held down at their hip, again with their elbow slightly bent. Don’t pull the bottom corner of the blanket too tight. You want the baby to have some mobility and freedom to kick their legs as they’re swaddled. However, you do want the blanket taut enough so when the baby does kick, they feel a little bit of resistance. Hold the blanket in place by lightly placing your hand on the baby’s chest. Use your other hand to grab the folded piece of blanket approximately 5 inches (13 cm) away from your baby’s neck. Bring this portion of the blanket over to the center of the baby’s chest to make a slight V-neck. Hold this V in place with your thumb.  Then pick up the last corner of the swaddling blanket (the right corner), and bring it across the baby and up to their left shoulder. Again, tuck the remaining blanket behind and underneath the baby’s back. With the last portion of the blanket wrapped around the baby, take the corner of the blanket, pull it horizontally across the baby’s back, and bring it over to the front of the baby’s right shoulder to tuck it into one of the blanket folds.
Summary: Make the first swaddle fold across the baby. Fold the bottom of the blanket. Make the last swaddle fold across the baby. Tuck in the loose corner.

Problem: Article: There are many different writing exercises one can use to get inspired. If you're feeling really stumped and don't know where to start, try a writing exercise. Having a specific set of instructions can take the pressure off and get those creative juices flowing.  If you feel intimidated, tell yourself that you'll only write for 5 minutes. If nothing comes out, you'll know that you've at least tried. If you find yourself settling into the writing process after 5 minutes, you're likely to come out with at least a few ideas you're happy with. This is a songwriting exercise called “Choose an Object” used at the Berklee College of Music and can be very helpful in generating new ideas.  For this exercise, choose an object at random, then spend 10 minutes or so writing any memories you associate with it. Don't worry about making it sound good or writing complete sentences. Focus on using as many different senses as possible. You'll end up with a list of images and emotions, which you can use as inspiration later on. Bowie has described one of his methods for songwriting and you may want to give it a try to see if it works for you. This exercise can be particularly useful for those times when you just have no idea what you want to write about. Write 1 to 2 paragraphs different subjects to create a sort of short story. Next, cut the sentences into sections of 4 of 5 different blocks, then mix them up and reconnect them.
Summary: Experiment with different writing exercises. Try writing about an object. Try a David Bowie-approved exercise.

Problem: Article: When the water reaches a boil, add 1 pound (450 g) of fresh lo mein noodles and allow them to cook until they are soft but still slightly firm. While you should consult the package instructions for cooking times, it typically takes about 3 minutes. If you can’t find fresh lo mein noodles at your grocery store, you can use Asian style egg noodles or even thin spaghetti in their place.
Summary: Add the noodles and cook until al dente.

Problem: Article: Since dark spots can be caused by a number of different factors, learning about the different types will give you a head start when it comes to figuring out how to get rid of them. Here are the three different types of hyperpigmentation:   Lentigines. These are dark spots caused by exposure to UV rays from the sun. 90 percent of people over the age of 60 have them, but many much younger men and women have sun-related dark spots as well. The spots appear scattered in no particular pattern.  Melasma. This type of dark spots is caused by hormonal fluctuations. Women might see darker splotches appear on their cheeks during times when their hormones are in flux, like during pregnancy or menopause. It's also a side effect of birth control pills and hormone therapy treatments. Melasma can also occur as a result of thyroid dysfunction.  Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). These are dark spots that occur as a result of trauma to the skin, which can be caused by psoriasis, burns, acne, and certain skin care treatments that are hard on the skin. Once you know what you're dealing with, you'll be able to choose a course of treatment and start making lifestyle changes to prevent more dark spots from showing up. Ask yourself these questions to determine what's behind your dark spots:  Do you frequently use a tanning bed or go tanning in the sun? If you tend to get high sun exposure and you don't wear much sunscreen, you might have valentines. Topical treatments and avoidance of sun exposure are the best way to get rid of this type of hyperpigmentation. Do you have a current medical condition for which you're on medication? Are you pregnant, on birth control, or taking hormone therapy? It's possible you have melanoma. This can be difficult to treat, but there are certain methods that can make a difference. Have you had severe acne, plastic surgery, or other long-term skin conditions? You could have PIH, which responds well to topical treatments and may go away with time. The dermatologist will have a special magnifying lamp he or she can use to take a close look at your skin to determine what's behind your dark spots. In addition to conducting a physical examination, the doctor will also ask you a series of questions about your lifestyle to help figure out what's going on. The dermatologist will advise the best course of action for treating your existing dark spots and preventing more from showing up.  Since hyperpigmentation is a common condition for which many people seek treatment, there are a lot of products and treatments on the market promising to make the dark spots go away, fast. Seeing a dermatologist will help you sort through what ingredients work and which ones don't.  Some of the best treatments for dark spots are available by prescription only, which is another good reason to see a dermatologist for further treatment. Finally, it's important to rule out  melanoma or another type of skin cancer as the potential culprit behind one or more of your dark spots. Getting a regular full-body examination every year is an important way to catch skin cancer before it advances.
Summary:
Learn about the different types of dark spots. Figure out what's causing yours. See a dermatologist for a diagnosis.