There is a big difference in getting a kid ready for an indoor hunt and an outdoor romp around the woods. Since only you know the clues and destinations on the hunt, be sure to let people know what to wear. Make sure you account for the weather as well, especially if you're outside. If it rains, can you still hold the hunt? The general idea is that the first clue leads in some way to another location, which has a clue leading to another location, and so on until they reach the treasure. But the first clue is usually delivered in a dramatic fashion, kicking things off with a bang:  Presenting the clue in a cool box or wrapping, like a "wax sealed" envelope, a mini treasure box, rolled up in a bottle, etc. Presenting the clue to everyone at once, like with a banner, sign, or by announcing it out loud. Running a game or challenge, such as a pie eating contest, egg race, etc. When they finish the challenge, they get the first clue. While some challenge is good, and you don't have to help every time, kids will get quickly frustrated if they stall out on a clue. Have a couple of "back-up" clues in your brain to point kids in the right direction if you see them getting worried. Let the kids know at the beginning where to find you or other parents. Make sure you tell a few other chaperones where the clues are located so that they can help as well. The last thing the kids will be thinking off as they dig for clues is hydration and sun block. So keep it on hand for them, or leave a few water bottles and block at some of the clues, allowing them to refuel on the go. A couple boxes of granola bars are a great, on-the-go snack. You can pass them out at the beginning or give them out halfway through. Smaller children shouldn't be out on their own unless you can keep eyes on them at all times. The buddy system, where each kid has at least one partner to work with, will help them get through the hunt faster and much safer.
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One-sentence summary -- Let the guests know the appropriate clothing for the hunt in advance. Decide on some fun way to present the first clue to the kids. Be available for help and guidance if kids get stuck. Provide water, snacks, and sunscreen, especially if it's going to be a long hunt. Buddy up any kids younger than 10, unless you're in a small enough area.


Did you like to race bikes with your friends? Were you really into comic books? Did you love to paint or draw? Think about what really got you excited as a kid and what you could spend hours doing. If you rode bikes, try getting a new (adult) bike and exploring your neighborhood. If you loved drawing, take a class at a local community college or art museum. That is, if you loved comic books, try attending a comic book convention (comicon) to find people with similar interests. Maybe you loved board games as a kid. Check out the wide variety of new board games on the market, which offer options in everything from role-playing to cooperative games.
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One-sentence summary -- Think back to what you loved as a kid. Pick up where you left off. Take a class in what you loved. Look at adult versions of what you loved.


Your parents are likely to have concerns about how having a lip ring might affect your health. They will appreciate it if you’re up-front and open about the matter, which will show them that you’re not hiding anything.  Highlight the low risk of infection, hepatitis, and nerve damage as the main concerns.  Emphasize that these complications can be prevented by using a certified, licensed piercer, ensuring you have the proper immunizations for tetanus and hepatitis B, and by regularly cleaning the ring and the piercing. Mention that noticeable swelling is an expected aftereffect of a lip piercing, and that to make room for the enlarged area, a longer-than-usual piercing called a post is put in place until the swelling goes down. But add that while the larger post can cause gum damage, its potential to do so is limited since it will be replaced by a regular-size piercing after the swelling goes away in six to eight weeks. Try to play down the change in appearance by observing: "It won't look or feel much different from a fat lip after a sports accident, or a mouth sore." If your parents say that they’ve heard that lip piercings can damage your teeth by chipping them, point out that it is actually tongue piercings that cause the most tooth chipping. While there may be a slight risk of tooth damage while eating, depending on the type of lip ring you wear, you can calm any concerns your parents may have by agreeing to remove your ring before meals once the piercing has healed. You can reassure them by pledging something like, "I'll get in the routine of taking out the ring by making notes for myself as reminders."
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One-sentence summary -- Discuss the risks of infection. Offer reassurance about swelling. Set things straight about tooth chipping.


Heat until the temperature reaches 120 to 130° F (50 to 55° C). Check the temperature with an instant read thermometer. Don't have a thermometer? The water is ready about a minute after it hits the definitely-hot-but-I'm-not-burning-myself stage. At 120° the water is touchable. At about 130°, it hits the point where you can't touch it without burning yourself. You want it somewhere in that frame. You know -- one of those ones with a dough hook, like a KitchenAid. It can be done without one, but your forearms are gonna be aching in the morning. That dough hook will make everything much easier. On low speed, combine the dry ingredients until they are well combined. Make sure the egg is fully incorporated into the dough. The dough should be slightly sticky or tacky, only lightly sticking to your fingers when you touch it. This should take about 5 minutes. Obviously it'll take longer if you're doing it by hand. Leave it to rise for about 10 minutes on the counter or on top of the stove. A "warmish" spot is ideal. For the bread to adequately rise in the oven, it needs to go through two rounds of rising beforehand. To make old-fashioned pan rolls, pinch off dough the size of a small ball, comfortably fitting in the palm of your hand. Roll the ball of dough between your hands until rounded perfectly. Continue until all the dough is shaped into dinner rolls of roughly the same size. This recipe should warrant 12-15 rolls. You want them to almost double in size -- which should take about 30 to 45 minutes. While you're waiting for this, preheat the oven to 375° to 400°F (190° to 200°C). Then, if you'd like, take them out of the oven and brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and softness. And then serve almost immediately. Brush with butter if you'd like, not take them out of the oven if you'd like. Well, you could keep them in the oven, but then you'd never be able to eat them, so where's the fun in that?
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In a saucepan, combine the water and shortening or butter. Get out your mixing bowl and heavy-duty mixer. Add the dry milk powder, yeast, sugar, salt and flour to bowl. Add the warm water and egg, mixing until a soft dough starts to form. Add more flour, if needed, to make a soft dough. Knead the dough, using the dough hook, until satiny. Turn out your dough into a clean mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap. When 10 minutes is up, remove the wrap, spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and punch down the dough. Shape dough as desired. Place rolls in a baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and let rise. Bake rolls until golden brown, about 15 minutes.