If you will continue to see your old pal regularly, try to be civil. Make a commitment to be the bigger person when the two of you make contact. Remind yourself that you once cared for this person a great deal (and probably still do). At least pay homage to that relationship by being cordial when you two interact.  Having an ugly confrontation or badmouthing your ex-bestie won’t help you get over things. Even if there’s bad blood between you, stay cool and avoid trying to make your mutual friends pick a side. If your old pal tries to pull you into any drama, say, “I don’t want to fight with you” and walk away. If you lost your best friend due to a move, you can still maintain the friendship from afar. Call them often, write letters, and commit to a standing weekly Skype call. Your friendship may be different now that you're apart, but you can still keep in touch.  Be realistic about  maintaining a long-distance friendship. Your friend may not be available as often as you'd like. They are also likely to make new friends. If something went wrong between the two of you, think about whether you want to stay in touch. Remember to do what is best for you. If your  best friend passed away, you're likely crushed. Keeping busy with your daily routine can help you move forward without them. However, it can also help to reflect on all the wonderful memories you shared together.  When everyone's ready, talk to their parents and share funny stories about your friend. Look back at old photos and rewatch silly videos you made together. You might even write your friend a letter and read it aloud at the place of their memorial. Doing so may help you get some things off your chest so you can move forward with your life. Remember that this person will always be a part of you, no matter what. Cherish those memories. You can even keep a photo of them nearby if you're comfortable with that.
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One-sentence summary -- Take the high road if you have to see them regularly. Try to stay in touch if they moved away. Remember your deceased friend fondly.


For most bathing suits, the opening begins along your bust line, usually placed at the outer corner of your top towards your arms. Lay your bathing suit top on a flat surface, and run your fingers along the bust line to locate the opening. If your bathing suit does not have an opening, that’s okay! Grab a pair of scissors, and cut a slit about 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) wide in the lining of your suit along your bust line. Make sure you only cut the lining of your top, not the actual bathing suit itself. To cut discreet holes, you can make your cuts on the corner closest to your underarm. Cut them along the bottom band of your bathing suit top. You can lightly squeeze the sides of the inserts, and push them into the opening or the slit you cut. Your inserts will stay in place because they are larger than the size of your slits. If using full-size inserts, fold them in half before you insert them and let them unfold into full shape when they are inside. Use your fingers to slide around the insert so it is flush with your bathing suit top.  If you have full-size inserts, position the triangle shape so it aligns correctly with the shape of your top. If using half-size inserts, they should line the bottom of your bathing suit. After you slip the inserts into the liner, thread a sewing needle so you can stitch up the hole you cut. Pierce your needle through the lining at the edge of your slit, and pull your needle through to the other side of the lining. This is how you can make your stitches. Then, bring your needle back through the top to repair the small hole you cut.  Make your stitches starting at the beginning of the slit, and tie a knot at the end of your thread when you reach the end. While this is not required, it will help keep your insert securely in your top. This applies for both bathing suits that have openings and those that you cut yourself.
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One-sentence summary -- Locate the opening of your bathing suit top. Cut a slit into the lining if your top doesn’t have an existing opening. Stick your insert inside the opening in your bathing suit top. Adjust your inserts as needed so they lie flat in your top. Sew your inserts into place if you’d like.


Children don’t need super elaborate setups to have fun. Even very simple and minimalistic decorations can act as catalysts for their imagination. Refer to the research you did in the beginning stages of planning this party in order to remember all the brainstorming you did when you get to cutting and pasting. It can be easy to get carried away and break the budget when shopping for this part of the party. Find fun pictures online that have to do with the theme and print out color versions. Then cut them out and glue the streamer material onto its edges to form a kind of frame. You can either put these directly on your walls using mounting putty or attach string to them and hang them from the ceiling. This way you can reinforce the theme while giving the kids fun things to look at and do it all at little cost. The best kind of décor is the kind your child can run around in. Dressing them up will make their day feel even more special and their imagination will be able to go wild. Though a costume will be more strain on the budget, it can also be used at Halloween and at other parties. Even if buying one means foregoing other items, you’ll get a lot more use out of it than any other decoration you may buy for the party.  Making a costume is a great option as well. It’s easy to run them off walls, over lights, and across doorframes. You can also hang them vertically to hide pictures or other items in the house to reinforce the theme. Streamers are a great option for dressing up the house for cheap.
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One-sentence summary -- Stay on the simple side. Print out images. Get a costume. Use streamers.


The smaller the glass, the less you pour. Therefore, having smaller glasses can help curb your alcohol consumption. Try to drink in moderation. For women, that means one drink a day. For men, that means two drinks a day until age 65, then you should switch to a single drink a day. Some people use alcohol to slow down after a day's work. Instead, try finding other ways to wash away the day. For instance, consider doing some exercise, like taking a walk around the park. Another alternative is meditation or deep breathing techniques. Yet another option is spending time with your family and friends or going and doing something you enjoy. Give yourself at least one alcohol-free day a week. Even skipping one day can help you lower your overall intake. Once you skip a single day a week, try moving towards two days a week. This also gives your body the time it needs to repair any damage caused by the alcohol. For instance, if you only have one bottle of your favorite alcohol on hand, when it's finished, it takes much more of an effort to go to the store and buy another bottle than if you were to just grab your back-up bottle from the pantry. This can help limit how much you consume. Similarly, try buying other non-alcoholic drinks that you like and have them on hand instead.
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Keep smaller glasses on hand. Stick to a drink or so a day. Find different ways to relax. Skip a day. Don't keep as much alcohol on hand.