Most of us have specific activities we want to do in our lives. Things on the bucket list should be large and small-traveling to a particular place in the world, eating at a particular restaurant, engaging in daring adventures-a birthday can be a great opportunity to do the things you’ve always wanted to do but never got around to. Having a literal list is not a bad idea. Writing out your bucket list can have positive effects on your life in general, such as:  Being a motivator. Writing out a list of things you want to do in life can help motivate you toward positive action. Helping you feel successful and more accomplished. Checking items off your bucket list shows you proof that you’re getting things done. Increasing focus. A list will help you have a clearer sense of what you want, and what you want to do with your life. Look at ways to do the things you’ve always wanted to do on a budget. Your list should be expansive, but also include things that won’t be as big of deals to accomplish.  Your list should include things that you can do without too much expense or time. Include things you can do without leaving your hometown or spending less that $100. Your bucket list should also include big dreams! Is it your 21st? Your 40th? 50th? Doing something really special on particular milestones is especially memorable (and no one will begrudge you the expense!). Consider checking off a big bucket list item for these special years; major milestones are good years to do the skydiving, or the trip to Paris, or the kayaking down the Grand Canyon.  Look at ways to do the things you’ve always wanted to do on a budget. There are lots of helpful resources out there to make it easier (and cheaper) to get in that trip around the world you’ve always dreamed of, or snorkeling in the Maldives, or even just cooking that special dish you’ve always wanted to try. If you want to do something major, figure out how much money you can afford to spend on a special milestone birthday. Select a few possibilities from your list that you think may be within your price range. Narrow down ideas by looking at any travel expenses, ticket prices, lodging, and food expenses that each item will entail, and deciding if they will be possibilities.

Summary: Use your bucket list. Know what’s in your budget. Plan for special years.


These books can be obtained from some quests, or can also be purchased with real money. These books will grant you an instant EXP boost depending on your level. The higher level you are, the more EXP you obtain. This means that it is best to save these to use on later levels. Whenever you join a party, you will obtain an EXP bonus with every monster you kill. The EXP boost is in effect when you are on the same server channel and the same map as your party-mates.  You do not have to be fighting the same monsters as the rest of your party to earn the boost. The best way to take advantage of this is to form a party and then split up. AS long as you are on the same map, you will earn the boost. Be warned: if you're about to enter the Temple of Eidolon, make sure to leave the party you're in because being in a party may or may not kick you out from the dungeon before you can complete your task inside. As you grow stronger and gain more levels, the amount of EXP you earn from weak monsters drops off dramatically. Make sure that you are no more than ten levels higher than the monster you are fighting, otherwise it won't be worth the time investment. Always check the amount of EXP you earned to make sure that the grinding you did was worthwhile.

Summary: Use Monster EXP Book. Join a party for EXP. Avoid low-level monsters.


Be very careful not to cut out any of the graphics or design. The last thing you want is for “month 12” template to land on a onesie sized for a three month old! Lay the correct template on the corresponding shirt and lightly add a small piece of clear tape to ensure it stays in place. To ensure the best transfer, make sure each little shirt is flat and free from wrinkles. Or, follow the transfer paper package instructions. Be sure to do this slowly as the design might rip off with the paper otherwise.  They're now ready for wearing and photo shoots. If they're for a gift, arrange in a box as shown in the image.

Summary: Cut out each template. Match the appropriate template with the right onesie. Iron shirts before adding the template. Add the transfer paper and apply the iron for 15 to 20 seconds. Peel the transfer paper off the shirt. Repeat the process for each shirt until you have 12 little monthly birthday onesies. Finished.


Ideally, your email address should be a variation of your real name, not a username or nickname. Use periods, hyphens, or underscores to secure an e-mail address that's just your name, without extra numbers or letters, if you can. For instance, coolguy007@theemail.com will seem unprofessional. Meredith.Athena.Calhoun@theemail.com, however, is suitable. Most email services now allow you the option to write using a variety of fonts and text styles. For a formal email, however, keep things conservative, with fonts like Times New Roman and Arial. Avoid decorative fonts like Comic Sans or Old English. In addition:  Write your email in a legible font size, such as 12 point type. Avoid special styles like italics, highlighting, or multicolored fonts unless they are warranted by the content and purpose of the email. Do not use all caps. These make it seem like you are shouting at the recipient. Use keywords in the subject line that suggest exactly what you are writing about, in just a few words. This helps make sure that readers don’t overlook your email because the subject line is missing, is too vague, or suggests the email is unimportant.  Subjects like “Quick question,” “Contacting you,” or “Email about an important matter” are too vague or obvious to be useful. “Schedule, Guest List, Lunch Requests, and Meeting Overview for March 12th,” on the other hand, is overwhelmingly long and covers several topics. “Meeting RE: damaged escalator on March 12th,” however is short and to the point. It alerts your recipient to a single primary topic and a specific date.
Summary: Use a professional email address. Stick to a professional font. Use a short and accurate subject line.