You'll have a relatively easy time finding typewriters at antique stores, but when purchasing from antique stores, you should be wary of overpricing. Antique store owners are often aware of the value of their vintage typewriters, so they may overprice their typewriters or try to sell you one that's in bad shape. Always ask to use the typewriter before purchasing. While an everyday flea market probably won't have vintage typewriters, antique flea markets often do. Because of the volume and nature of the wares, these one-day sales can be better deals than most other reliable vintage stores. If you're on a budget and don't have a specific typewriter in mind, this could be the place for you! Donation stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army may have old typewriters that have been donated by someone who does not need or want it anymore. While there is a good chance that these typewriters are partially or completely broken, there's also a chance you'll find that perfect, hidden typewriter in the back of the store, just waiting for you. Finding a typewriter at a garage or estate sale can take a lot of patience, but you can usually get a great deal if you do find one. If you're hunting for vintage typewriters in these types of sales, make sure you arrive early! There will probably be others in your area who have the same idea.

Summary: Shop at antique stores. Find flea markets that specialize in antiques. Check out donation stores. Visit garage and estate sales.


These will guarantee that your dough has the right thickness. When your rolling pin pushes the dough down enough so that the pin is directly on top of the paint stirrers, you will know that your dough is 1/2” thick.  This will keep it from adhering to the dough as you cut out your cookies. Cut out as many shapes as you can from the dough, dipping the cutter in flour as needed to prevent sticking. You can always use the paint stirrers as a guide.

Summary: Sprinkle some flour on your work surface, wax paper or cutting board. Unwrap your dough and place it on the floured work surface. Stack two paint stirrers on either side of the dough. Place your rolling pin on top of the dough and roll it out. Spread some additional flour onto a shallow plate. Dip your chosen cookie cutter into the flour. Press the cutter into the dough, starting at the top right corner of your dough. Remove the scrap dough from the cookies and roll it out a second time until it is 1/2" thick. Cut out additional shapes from the scrap dough. Reserve any remaining scrap dough because you may need it to patch up mistakes later.


The "Find my iPhone" feature has been available for years, but is only enabled by default in iOS 8. If you are using an operating system from before September 2014, this method will only work if you enabled "Find my iPhone" through "Settings" → "iCloud," or specified that you wanted Find my iPhone enabled when you set up your device for the first time. Find my iPhone can only be enabled after linking your iPhone to an iCloud account, using the same settings menu. Log on to icloud.com, then click "Find my iPhone." If you are using another phone or tablet, you can instead download the Find my iPhone app from your device's app store.  Neither the app or website are available on Android phones or tablets. "Find my iPhone" apps for Android are not made by Apple, and are typically very slow and buggy.  You can access the website on any computer operating system, not just Mac. Click the image of the stolen device. Even if the phone has all the necessary settings enabled, it will only appear if it is turned on and has a working signal. If the phone is not listed, try again periodically to see if the thief has turned it on. Unfortunately, clever thieves can set the phone to airplane mode so they can crack your passwords without being accessible to this service. Don't assume that your data is safe just because you don't see the phone listed. If location service settings were enabled on your phone (as well as Find my iPhone), it should appear as a dot on the map. A green dot means the phone is online and the dot shows its current location. A grey dot means the phone is offline and its last known location is displayed. With the stolen device selected, click the small blue "i" icon. There are several ways you can protect your phone using the menu items listed. Using them in the order listed below is recommended:  "Remote Lock" or "Lost Mode" will set a new 4-digit PIN required to access your phone. Remember this PIN so you can access your phone if it is retrieved. "Send Message" will display a message on the screen. Typically, this is used as a warning that the phone's location is known, and/or a promise of a reward if the phone is returned anonymously. (You can also "Play Sound" to alert the thief that there is a message.) "Remote Wipe" is a last resort option that will remove all data from your phone, returning it to default settings and deleting all non-default apps. This should still allow you to track the phone if it is in "Lost Mode," but some users report issues.

Summary: Use this for iOS 8, or if you enabled Find my iPhone. Log in to your iCloud on a computer or another Apple device. Select the stolen phone. Use the map to find your phone's location. Use the available settings to protect your iPhone.


Take a deep breath. Don’t take the other person’s anger personally. Instead, focus on keeping an emotional distance from them. Keep that intention in mind as this person acts out in anger. Avoid becoming agitated, raising your voice, or fighting with the person. Instead, actively think about skills you can use to help the other person regulate the situation enough to have a balanced conversation.   Remember that anger is always rooted in someone’s personal pain. It’s not about you, even if the person is taking out their feelings on you. You are not responsible for diffusing their anger. If they are not willing to work toward calm, disengage as soon as possible. People tend to mimic the behavior of those around them. Keeping calm may help the other person to slow or stop their anger. Even if the other person is shouting at you, respond to them as calmly as you can. If they are too worked up to communicate rationally, don’t say anything until they quiet down a little. If you raise your voice, you’ll only fuel the person’s anger. Don’t encourage them to fight. Saying something like “Settle down” or “Relax” will probably just make the person angrier. They may resent being told what to do and feel like you are brushing off their problem.  Create a connection with the person by acknowledging their anger instead. Say something like, “It seems like this is really bothering you. Can we talk about it?” or "I want to understand how you feel and I think that would be easier if we could talk instead of yelling." If you are in a public place, ask the person if there is somewhere you can go to work out the issue. If you feel nervous going on your own, ask someone along to act as a moderator and serve as your witness. When the person tells you what’s wrong, empathize with them. Make them feel like you’re on their side, even if you don’t agree with them. They will be less likely to turn violent if they feel understood. For instance, you might say something like, “So you’re hurt that no one told you about the change of plans ahead of time, is that right? You feel like no one wanted to include you.” Maintain an open, relaxed posture. Make eye contact with the angry person, but keep your expression non-confrontational. Don’t make animated gestures, put your hands on your hips, or fold your arms. Move slowly and calmly. Give the angry person plenty of space. This also gives you some protection if they do become violent.
Summary: Stay calm. Keep your voice down. Avoid telling the person to calm down. Reflect the person’s feelings. Use non-threatening body language.