| How to Keep Dust from Collecting Under Your Bed Posted: 07 Sep 2020 01:00 AM PDT Dust is an unfortunate part of life, and finding dust bunnies under the bed can be seriously gross. Fortunately, you don't have to let dust rule your life. By taking a few precautions and cleaning your bedroom once a week, you can deter dust from accumulating under the bed and make your cleaning ritual that much easier. [Edit]Dust-Proofing Your Bedroom - Keep your floor clear of clutter. Stuffed animals, clothes, rugs, and other soft objects can collect dust and transfer it to the floor under your bed. Try to keep your floor clear as much as you can to remove the threat of dust and keep your floor clean.[1]
- Try putting a laundry hamper in your room to collect your dirty clothes throughout the week.
- Put shoes away in your closet. Shoes track dust, dirt, and other allergens into the room that can accumulate under your bed. Take your shoes off before you go into your bedroom and put them away in your closet or mudroom as soon as you get home.[2]
- Taking your shoes off before you come inside will also help avoid tracking dirt or mud into the rest of your house.
- Attach a bed skirt to your bed to deter dust. Bed skirts are long sheets that fit around the lower part of your bed frame and touch the top of the floor. They provide a barrier to discourage dust from collecting underneath the bed, making it easier for you to clean up the dust that does accumulate. Put one of these on your bed to keep the dust out as it collects in your room.[3]
- Make sure you wash your bed skirt every week along with your other bedding.
- Install an air filter on your furnace and air conditioning unit. Air filters can help collect dust before it reaches your room, making it easier to keep out from underneath your bed. Put a certified allergy and asthma friendly filter on your furnace and air conditioner to collect dust before it can circulate around your home.[4]
- Avoid filters that use heat or electrostatic, as those can make dust worse.
- You can also buy a free-standing air filter to place in the room without hooking it up to a furnace or air conditioner.
- Air out your room as often as possible. Whenever you can, open up the doors and windows in your bedrooms to let the air circulate. This will discourage dust from accumulating under your bed, and it can freshen up your home as well![5]
- Consider putting bug screens on your windows if you're going to be keeping them open for a long time.
- Use a fan to circulate the air. Set up a box or standing fan in your room and keep it on low to move the air around in your room. This can also help keep your room cool in the summer months and leave your room smelling fresh.[6]
- If you have a ceiling fan, you can turn that on instead.
[Edit]Cleaning and Dusting the Room - Dust the room with a wet rag once a week. Run a rag under warm water and wring out the excess. Dust any flat surfaces in your room with the wet rag to get rid of the dust before it has the chance to migrate under your bed. If you have allergies, wear a dust mask as you clean to avoid irritating your sinuses.[7]
- A wet rag will pick up the dust much better than a dry one.
- If you have hardwood floors, put the wet rag on the ground and push it under the bed with a broom handle.
- Wash your bedding once a week. Your sheets, pillowcases, and comforters all collect a lot of dust throughout the week and can transfer it under your bed. Try to wash your bedding at least once a week in water that's , or at least change your sheets and pillowcases every week.[8]
- If your pet sleeps in their own bed in your room, wash their bedding once a week as well.
- Vacuum your carpet or rugs once a week. If you have rugs or carpet in your room, run a vacuum over them at least once a week. Make sure your vacuum has a high-quality dust filter on it so it can collect and trap all of the dust particles from your room.[9]
- Carpets and rugs are huge dust collectors. If you have the option, try to leave your floor bare so dust can't stick to it.
- If you have any plush furniture in your bedroom, you can also use your vacuum on that once a week.
- Clean your curtains or blinds once a week. If you have curtains in your room, take them down and wash them in water that's at least . If you have blinds, use a damp cloth to wipe them down once a week and get rid of the dust.[10]
- If you have the option, consider putting in roller shades to deter dust.
- Wash your rugs with hot water once a week. Throw your rugs in a hot water wash cycle that's at least . This will kill the dust mites in the rug, leaving it dust and allergen-free.[11]
- To keep your room even more dust-free, try not using rugs at all so dust can't accumulate.
- Removing the clutter from your room is the best way to keep dust out from under your bed.
[Edit]Warnings - If you have a dust mite allergy, wear a dust-filtering mask when you vacuum or dust your room.[12]
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| How to Play Five Stones Posted: 06 Sep 2020 05:00 PM PDT Five stones is a fun, simple game that you can play alone or with friends. All you need to play are 5 small items, traditionally stones. The object of the game is to complete a series of moves without dropping any of the stones. If you do drop the stones, don't despair! While your turn is over, you can pick back up where you left off in your next turn. [Edit]Setting up the Game - Gather 1 or more friends if you want to play against someone. Five stones is a fun game to play against friends. You can play with two or more players, depending on your preferences. Keep in mind that the game will take longer if you have a big group.[1]
- You can also play by yourself! Challenge yourself to complete the moves without dropping the stones.
- Collect 5 stones to use in the game. You only need 1 set of 5 stones because all players will share them. Gather the stones outside or use stones you already have in your home.[2]
- If you don't have 5 stones, you can use any small item for game pieces. You might try jacks, beads, marbles, or folded paper.
- Sit down on the floor or ground. Traditionally, you play 5 stones on the ground. Leave space between you and your friends so you have room to throw the stones.[3]
- If you're playing with 1 friend, you might sit across from them.
- If you're playing with a group, try sitting in a circle.
- End your turn if you drop the stones at any point. During 5 stones, you'll be tossing and catching the stones. This can be super hard, especially at first. You're probably going to drop the stones at some point, and this ends your turn. Don't worry because you can always pick back up at that point in the game on your next turn.[4]
[Edit]Doing the First Round - Throw all 5 stones on the ground in front of you. Hold all of the stones in your hand. Then, toss them on the floor to start the round. Try to keep them close together so they're easier to retrieve later.[5]
- Pick up a stone and toss it up in the air. Use your dominant hand to pick up the stone. Try to toss it straight up in the air so it's easier to catch on the way down.[6]
- If you aren't careful, the stone might accidentally curve away from you and fall too far away for you to catch it.
- Grab a 2nd stone, then catch the falling stone in the same hand. Pick up a stone off the floor while the 1st stone is in the air. Then, reach up and catch the stone you tossed using the same hand.[7]
- If you threw the stone with your right hand, pick up the 2nd stone in your right hand. Then, catch the 1st stone in your right hand.
- Set aside 1 of the stones you're holding. Place the stone beside yourself so it's out of the way. Then, continue playing the round.[8]
- If you want to make the game more challenging, you might keep all of the stones you've collected in your hand until the round is over. Try this when the game becomes easy for you.
- Repeat the previous steps to collect all 5 stones. Toss the stone you keep in your hand, then scoop up 1 stone off the floor. Catch the stone in the same hand, then set 1 stone aside. Do this again to pick up the 4th and 5th stones.[9]
- Once you've collected all 5 stones, you'll be finished with round 1.
[Edit]Completing the Pick-Up Rounds - Toss all 5 stones on the ground. Collect the 5 stones in your hand, then throw them down on the floor in front of you. Remember to try to keep them close together so it's easier to reach them.[10]
- Pick up 1 stone and toss it in the air. Grab a stone that's farther away from you because it'll be easier to get the ones closest to you. Throw the stone you picked into the air. Try to toss it straight up so it doesn't fly out of reach.[11]
- Collect 2 stones then catch the 1st stone in the same hand. While the stone is in the air, grab 2 stones from off the floor. As soon as you pick them up, use the same hand to catch the stone you threw.[12]
- You should now have 3 stones in your hand.
- Set aside 2 of the stones but keep 1 in your hand. Place 2 of the stones that are in your hand beside you so they're out of the way. Hold onto 1 stone to do the process again.[13]
- To make it more challenging, you might keep all 3 stones in your hand so it's harder to achieve the move.
- Throw the stone in the air again and collect the final 2 stones. Toss the stone in your hand straight up, then grab the 2 remaining stones off the floor. Open your palm to catch the stone that you threw in the same hand.[14]
- This completes this pick-up round.
- Begin again but this time collect 3 stones on your first stone throw. Toss all 5 stones onto the floor in front of you. Pick up 1 stone and toss it up. While it's in the air, grab 3 stones off of the floor before catching the stone you threw in the same hand.[15]
- Set aside the 3 stones if you're playing the easier version of the game.
- Toss your throwing stone again and scoop up the final stone. Throw the stone straight up, then pick up the stone left on the floor. As soon as you do this, catch the stone that you threw in the same hand.[16]
- This ends this pick-up round.
- Start over and collect all 4 stones on your toss. Throw all 5 stones back onto the ground in front of you. Pick up 1 stone and toss it into the air. While it's in the air, grab the 4 stones off of the floor. Then, catch the stone you threw in the same hand.[17]
- You should finish with all 5 stones in your hand.
- Toss 1 stone up in the air and put down the other 4 stones. While you have all 5 stones in your hand, throw 1 stone up into the air. While it's in the air, drop the other 4 stones in front of you.[18]
- Try to keep the 4 stones close together, as you'll be immediately picking them back up.
- Catch the 1st stone, then immediately toss it back up. Hold out your hand so you can catch the stone you threw. Don't hold onto it, however. Instead, toss it right back up into the air.[19]
- Scoop up the 4 stones before catching the 1st stone. While the stone is still in the air, grab the 4 stones off the floor. Finally, use the same hand to catch the stone you threw. End with all 5 stones in your hand.[20]
- This will complete the pick-up rounds.
[Edit]Playing the Exchange Round - Throw all 5 stones on the ground. Gather all of the stones in your hand. Then, toss them onto the ground in front of you. Try to keep the stones as close together as possible.[21]
- Pick up 2 stones in your dominant hand and toss 1 in the air. Grab the 2 stones you think are farther away from the others. Keep 1 in your hand, but throw the other stone into the air. While it's in the air, try to complete the next move.[22]
- Choose the stones that are far away from the others so it'll be easier to collect the other stones.
- Exchange the stone in your hand for one on the floor. While the stone you threw is still in the air, put down the stone in your hand in the spot of one on the floor. Pick up that stone and hold it in your hand.[23]
- It's best to start with 1 of the stones on the side. That way, you can work from right to left or left to right as you pick up each stone.
- Catch the tossed stone in the same hand. After you pick up the new stone, open your palm to catch the stone you threw. Make sure you don't drop either stone.[24]
- You should now have 2 stones in your hand again.
- Repeat the process until you've exchanged all of the stones on the floor. Toss 1 stone in the air, then exchange the stone in your hand with 1 on the floor. Pick up a different stone than the last one. Catch the stone that you threw in the same hand, just like before. Continue until you've held all of the stones on the floor in your hand.[25]
- At the end of this round, you'll be holding 2 stones in your hand.
[Edit]Doing the Juggle Round - Toss the 2 stones in your hand up into the air. Unlike with the other rounds, don't worry about throwing all of the stones on the ground. Instead, start with the 2 stones you're already holding in your hand.[26]
- If you already put the stones down, you might pick them up and begin the round like normal. However, some people say that this ends your turn, as if you dropped them.
- Pick up a stone with the same hand while the stones are in the air. As soon as you release the stones into the air, grab 1 of the stones that are still on the floor. Make sure you use the same hand you used to throw the stones. Then, immediately get into position to catch the 2 stones you threw.[27]
- Catch the 2 stones you threw in opposite hands. Unlike in previous rounds, you'll use both hands for this move. As the stones come down, catch 1 stone in the hand that's holding the stone you picked up and the other in your free hand.[28]
- Reach for whatever stone is closest to that hand.
- Throw the 2 stones in the same hand up into the air. Keep the single stone in your non-dominant hand. Use your dominant hand to toss the other 2 stones you're holding up into the air.[29]
- Scoop up the 4th stone in the same hand. While the 2 stones are still in the air, grab 1 of the remaining stones off of the floor. Use the same hand that you used to throw the stones.[30]
- You should still have 1 stone left on the floor.
- Catch the tossed stones in opposite hands. Like the last time, catch 1 stone in your non-dominant hand and 1 stone in your dominant hand. Be careful that you don't drop any of the stones in your hand.[31]
- At this point, you should have 2 stones in each of your hands.
- Repeat 1 more time to gather the 5th stone. Hold onto the 2 stones in your non-dominant hand. Then, toss the 2 stones you have in your dominant hand. Scoop up the 5th stone in your dominant hand, then catch the 2 stones you threw in opposite hands.[32]
- You'll finish this round with 3 stones in your non-dominant hand and 2 stones in your dominant hand.
[Edit]Finishing the Game - Toss the 5 stones on the ground and ask your opponent to pick 1. Gather the stones in your hand and throw them one more time. Remember to try to keep them as close together as possible. Let your opponent pick a stone for you to toss in this final round.[33]
- If you're playing in a big group, ask the person to the right or left of you to pick.
- Throw the stone and scoop up the other 4. Use your dominant hand to toss the stone up in the air. Before it falls, collect all 4 stones on the floor using the same hand. Be careful that you don't drop any of the stones.[34]
- This will be much easier if the stones are close together.
- Catch the falling stone in the same hand. Open your hand and try to catch the stone you tossed before it falls. Make sure that you don't drop any of the other 4 stones as you do this.[35]
- If you catch the stone without dropping any, you've officially finished all of the moves!
- Award 1 point for each completed round without dropping any stones. If you want to play multiple rounds, give yourself a point each time you make it through all of the steps. Try to see who can earn the most points by completing multiple rounds without dropping any of the stones.[36]
- Keep track of how many points each person gets so you can check the final score.
- Give the win to the person who gets the most points. Like with most games, the person who has the highest score wins. When you're tired of playing or run out of time, check the score to find your winner![37]
- If you want to play a shorter game, give the win to the person who finishes all of the moves first.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - 5 stones or small objects
- When you're good at the game, try adding in a clap or a knee slap before picking up the stones.
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| How to Create an Agenda Posted: 06 Sep 2020 09:00 AM PDT Agendas are a simple but essential way to keep your meetings running smoothly from point A to point B. Despite popular belief, you don't need to write a really long essay or document. Instead, you can make a concise outline of the main points you'd like to go over in a meeting. Once you've drafted your agenda, give it to all of the attendees 3 days before the actual meeting takes place.[1] [Edit]Outlining the Agenda - Search online for a template to use for your agenda. Look for a simple template that helps you effectively share all the necessary information in your agenda. Download or reference this template so you can use it as the backbone for your own document.[2]
- A lot of websites offer free agenda templates, like Adobe Spark and SmartSheet. Other programs also offer agenda templates, like Microsoft Office.
- Create your agenda at least 3 days before the meeting. Set aside time several days before the meeting so all the attendees have plenty of time to review what the meeting will be about. An agenda helps these attendees prepare any necessary materials, and gives them time to raise questions or concerns about the meeting itself.[3]
- For instance, if the meeting is set to take place on Wednesday, you'd want the agenda sent out by Sunday.
- Decide when and where the meeting will be held on the agenda. State the building and room that the meeting will be held in, or the online room code if you're holding a virtual meeting. Clearly specify the date and time of the meeting so all of the attendees can arrive punctually.[4]
- This information should go somewhere along the top of the page.
- For example, you can write that the meeting's date is April 30 at 7:30 PM.
- Choose a start and end time for the meeting. Outline how long the meeting will be so the attendees know what to expect. Aim to keep the meeting as short as possible, so you aren't taking too much of anyone else's time. As a general rule of thumb, aim to keep your meetings around 20 to 30 minutes long.[5]
- Some meetings will take more time than others, which is perfectly normal. Be honest and upfront about how long the meeting will go.
- List the basic goals and objectives of your meeting. Narrow down the boilerplate purpose of your meeting. Are you discussing upcoming events, reviewing a budget, or conducting a brainstorming session? You'll have an easier time organizing your agenda if you understand the basic points that you want to cover.[6]
- For example, a brainstorming meeting might spend more time on generating ideas from the attendees, while a review-based meeting might focus more on critical decisions.
[Edit]Communicating Your Points Clearly - Limit your agenda to 5 topics. Write a list of everything you want to talk about at the meeting, even if the list ends up being pretty long. After you've jotted down your thoughts, cross off any points that aren't crucial to the meeting. Instead, pick out the 5 most important topics that really need to be discussed or mentioned.[7]
- Focus on points that are more serious and time sensitive. For instance, if the meeting is about balancing a budget, you'd want to focus on discussions for cutting back on funds.
- Pick talking points that apply to everyone at the meeting. Tailor the content of the meeting to the list of attendees. Ideally, your entire agenda should be relevant to every person attending the meeting. If a point on the agenda can be settled in a phone call or email, you don't need to bring it up in the agenda.[8]
- For example, if you have a question for an individual supervisor or coworker, you wouldn't put that inquiry on the agenda.
- Present each topic as an open-ended question. Transform each talking point into a question that's easy to discuss with the other members of the meeting. Generate questions that are open-ended and thought-provoking, and not just yes or no answers. Try to make these questions as engaging as possible, so your meeting discussion can be as productive as possible.[9]
- For instance, instead of putting "catering discussion" as an agenda topic, write something like "Who should cater the reception at our next event?"
- Leave the first item on your agenda open-ended. Give other members of the meeting time to address any concerns they have about the agenda or organization of the meeting. This first point won't take very long in the scope of the meeting, but it gives attendees a chance to vocalize their thoughts and opinions about the agenda itself.[10]
- Generally, it shouldn't take more than 2 minutes to go over the agenda at the beginning of the meeting.
- Delegate certain topics to other people. Don't feel like you have to run every aspect of the meeting on your own. Instead, use the agenda to transfer leadership to different coworkers and superiors during different parts of the meeting. Specify who will be leading each agenda topic, so meeting attendees understand who is charge of what.[11]
- You can note the "purpose" and "leader" beneath each point on the agenda. For example, you can list "decision" as the purpose for a meeting, as well as who's leading that segment of the meeting.
- Hold a plus/delta at the end of your meeting. Set aside time at the end of the agenda to review how the meeting went. This doesn't have to be super in-depth—just pose a general question asking for suggestions and feedback about the meeting along the bottom of the agenda. On some agendas, this is labeled as a "plus/delta."[12]
- For example, you can write something like: "What were some strong points of this meeting?" or "How can we improve during future meetings?"
- Add any other vital information on the agenda sheet. Create a "preparation" section next to each topic on your agenda. List any research or other "homework" that meeting attendees need to do before the meeting starts. This section can remind attendees to read specific papers or memos, or to look over previous meeting notes.[13]
- For instance, you can write something like: "Please read over the email I sent in regards to the upcoming fundraiser."
- Not all aspects of a meeting agenda will require preparation.
[Edit]Finalizing the Agenda - Assign time limits to each topic. Include a specific time estimate with each talking point on your agenda. It's okay if you don't stick to an exact schedule—what matters most is that attendees have an idea of how long or short something needs to take. This can help you prioritize more important talking points in the meeting.[14]
- For instance, reviewing the agenda only needs to take 2 minutes, while bigger decisions may need 50 minutes.
- Break each agenda topic into manageable chunks. Draft a short, bulleted list next to each talking point, walking the attendees through how the meeting will go. Break the task into bite-sized chunks, giving each individual task a time estimate. This will help make the meeting feel more manageable, and will help put the attendees' minds at ease.[15]
- For instance, you can spend 5 minutes identifying and labeling a specific issue, then take 10 minutes to brainstorm possible solutions. After this, you can take 10 more minutes to decide what the best possible solution is.
- Give a copy of the agenda to your coworkers 3 days before the meeting. Email the agenda to the meeting attendees or hand out a physical copy. Make sure each person has 3 days to review the agenda before the meeting so they can offer suggestions, if needed.[16]
- Collect the materials you'll need for certain parts of the meeting. Take a quick look at your agenda and see what documents and other paperwork you'll need to have on hand during the meeting. Print out and set aside these documents beforehand, so you'll be organized and ready to go before the meeting starts.[17]
- For instance, if 1 part of the agenda, requires attendees to read a specific memo, be sure to print out a copy of that memo and bring it with you to the meeting.
[Edit]Sample Agendas - Ask your coworkers for feedback on the agenda you make.[18]
- Look online for free templates that help you design your agenda.
[Edit]Warnings - Don't invite people to a meeting if they don't need to be there.[19]
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