| How to Make Someone Smile with Words Posted: 07 Aug 2021 01:00 AM PDT If you're looking to make someone smile, there's not much better than some simple, kind words. They can really make someone's day and leave you both feeling happy. It can be hard to know exactly what to say, though. This article is here to help you find the right words. [Edit]Compliment them geniunely. - A little validation will make anyone smile! Point out something you really like about this person, like their sense of humor or their excellent fashion sense. Let them know what you find so special about these qualities and be specific. If you give them a compliment and mean it, they'll most likely find it hard to stop smiling.[1]
- Next time you see your friend, say something like, "I love that dress! You've got the best style."
- Maybe your friend is always doing nice things for you. Next time they offer you a ride or get you a coffee, say, "You're the most generous person I know!"
[Edit]Crack a few jokes to make them laugh. - Use your sense of humor to put a smile on their face. This can really come in handy if you know someone going through hard times. Send your friend a funny message out of the blue, or use your sense of humor to make a stressful situation more manageable. A good joke will put a smile on your friend's face even in the darkest of circumstances.[2]
- Let's say you and a friend just found out that you have a massive class project due tomorrow, and you're going to have to pull an all-nighter to get it done. Say something like, "Who needs sleep anyway? Sleepover at my house!"
- Maybe your coworker forgot their apron and now they have to wear one that's 3 sizes too big. Say something like, "I think you look really fashion-forward! Those tiny aprons are so last season anyway."
- Get a read on your friend's sense of humor before doing things like teasing them or using sarcasm.
[Edit]Give some words of encouragement. - Show your support by building them back up when they're down. Sometimes that's really all people need to start smiling again. If your friend messes up, tell them that everyone makes mistakes and that you've got faith in them. Maybe your friend's struggling with their self-confidence. Remind them of all the ways that they rock. Your kind words will definitely make them smile.[3]
- Perhaps you've noticed that the barista at your local coffee shop has seemed pretty stressed out lately. When it's your turn to order a coffee, say, "You always handle the breakfast rush so well! I don't know how you do it."
- Even small words of encouragement make a difference. Next time your friend says that they've got to study for an upcoming quiz, tell them that they're sure to ace it.
[Edit]Express your gratitude. - Let this person know how happy they make you. Whether they're your best friend or an acquaintance that always makes you laugh, tell them how thankful you are to know them. Hearing that their words or actions made a positive impact on you can really brighten their outlook and make them smile.[4]
- Next time a coworker makes you cackle during a boring shift, say something like, "I don't know what I'd do without you during these slow days. Thanks for always making me laugh!"
[Edit]Offer words of support. - Telling someone that you're there for them can make them smile. You don't even have to be super good friends. Maybe you notice someone struggling to carry all of their groceries to their car. You can say something like, "Let me know if I can help you with that!" Even if they don't take you up on it, your kind offer will probably really make them smile.[5]
- Let's say that your friend just told you she has no idea how to style her hair for prom. Say something like, "I can help you if you want to look up hairstyles together sometime! I'll bring over some magazines."
[Edit]Share that you thought about them recently. - People like knowing that they're on your mind. Are you ever going about your day and find something that really reminds you of an old friend? Next time that happens, tell them! It will warm their heart to know that someone was thinking about them and will definitely make them smile.
- Maybe you started cracking up thinking about a hilarious story your friend shared a few months ago. Text them, "I still can't stop laughing about that story you told when we were camping. Thinking of you!"
[Edit]Ask them if they need anything. - Even if they don't, the fact that you thought to ask means a lot. Knock on your roommate's door or send a text to your friend before you head to the grocery store. Tell them that you would be happy to pick up some groceries for them or even just grab their favorite candy bar from the checkout aisle. An offer like this shows you care and can really brighten someone's day.
- You can even offer to cook a meal for them if they need a pick me up. Your offer alone will make them smile![6]
[Edit]Say that you miss them if they live far away. - This is also a good thing to say if you haven't seen them in a while. Maybe your friend just moved to a new city or they started a job that makes it hard for them to make plans. Reach out and tell them that you miss them. For all you know, they could be really stressed out at their new job or a little lonely living in a new place. Telling them that they're missed will surely bring a smile to their face.
- Text your friend something like, "It's been way too long since we've gotten to hang out! Missing you."
- You can even try calling your friend. Say something like, "I needed to hear your voice. I feel like it's been forever since we've talked! I miss you."
[Edit]Send them a friendly text. - If you can't say your words face to face, message them instead! An encouraging or complimentary text out of nowhere can really make someone's day. If someone is on your mind and you want to make them smile, go ahead and send a text. It doesn't matter if they live thousands of miles away or they're your next-door neighbor. Reaching out like this is sure to make them happy.[7]
- Text them, "I've been thinking about how much fun it was to hang out last month. I hope you're doing well!"
- If you haven't seen the person in a long time and want to make them smile, message them, "Hey, I hope life has been treating you well! Miss you."
[Edit]Surprise them with a nice note. - An act of kindness like this will make anyone smile. It shows you took the time to think about them, and it's a classic way to make someone smile. Write a message to your friend on a piece of paper or even a sticky note. Stick it on their desk next time you see them in class, or send them a postcard with a nice message if they live out of state.[8]
- Draft your letter on some scratch paper before writing the real thing. This can help you think of the right words to say.
- You don't have to make it too long! Even just 3-5 sentences will be plenty to make someone feel special.
- Write something like, "Hey buddy! Just wanted to say that I'm so happy you're my friend. I hope you're having a great day. Can't wait to hang out soon!"
[Edit]Validate their perspective. - This can do wonders for someone's happiness. If your friend shares how they're feeling with you, empathize with their point of view and affirm how they're feeling. Use phrases like, "I completely understand" or "That makes total sense" to communicate your validation. This may seem small, but it can really help someone work through their feelings and leave them smiling in no time.[9]
- Maybe your friend is going through a difficult breakup. If they vent to you, let them know that they have every right to feel that way!
- If your friend confides in you about a bad day, say something like, "Man, that does sound like a rough day. I'm sorry you had to go through that!"
- Follow your validation with some encouraging words to really bring a smile to their face.
[Edit]Tell them a funny story. - Maybe your friend is going through something and needs a distraction. Make them happy by telling them a funny or positive story. It could even be something that relates to their situation. Relating to them with a story can help you empathize with their experience and really put a smile on their face.[10]
- Let's say they had a bad day at work because they broke a tray of wine glasses. Tell them the story about the time you dropped an entire bulk container of maraschino cherries when you were a bartender!
- Make sure you don't overpower the conversation. Don't sit down and tell them a grand, 20-minute tale. Keep things light and brief so they can still share their experience, too.
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| How to Paint an Ombre Canvas Posted: 06 Aug 2021 05:00 PM PDT If DIY wall art seems intimidating, try out an ombre canvas painting instead! This project is quick and easy, and lets you tap into your creative side without too much pressure. Prepare your space and supplies, then apply paint to your canvas in even, straight strokes that gradually grows lighter or darker. You can either blend while you paint or afterward with a wet brush. Let your paint dry and then add some spray varnish to seal your masterpiece! [Edit]Gathering Supplies - Lay down a drop cloth or piece of cardboard to keep the area clean. This project can easily get messy, so make sure to protect the area around you. You can use a sheet of plastic, a canvas drop cloth, a piece of cardboard, or even an old sheet to catch any spills.[1] Some good areas to paint include outdoors, on cement or blacktop, or on a flat surface indoors, such as a table or hardwood floor.
- Choose a canvas size and some flat paint brushes. For your base, choose a stretched canvas in whatever size you would like. To achieve the smooth, blended look of an ombre painting, you'll also need some flat, wide-bristle brushes. Though you can adjust your brush sizes based on the size of your canvas, or brushes often work well with most sizes.
- For example, you could start by experimenting on small canvases, which include or .
- Medium-sized canvases are perfect for hanging and displaying. They can range from to .
- Large canvases make for eye-catching statement pieces. They often range in size from to .
- Squeeze out a large amount of each acrylic paint color onto your palette. Make sure to use acrylic paint that you can paint with straight out of the tube. Once you've chosen the 2 paint colors you'll be using, pour them next to each other onto your palette. Leave some space for mixing the 2 colors together. Adjust the amounts of paint depending on the size of canvas you'll be using.
- For example, if you're painting an canvas, you'll likely need to squeeze out a circle of each paint color on your palette.
- For a simple, authentic ombre effect, only use 2 colors. Adding in extra colors makes the mixing complicated, and the result won't have a true ombre effect.
- You can use a cheap plastic palette, paper plate, square of glass, or ceramic plate for a palette. Keep in mind that a disposable palette can make the clean-up process a lot easier!
- Mix a few drops of retarder into the paint to slow the drying process. A retarder is an agent that you can add to the paint to slow its drying time and make it easier to blend.[2] Acrylic paint dries very quickly, so a retarder can take some of the pressure off while you figure out the ombre process. Once your paint is on your palette, use clean brushes or popsicle sticks to mix in a few drops of retarder with each different paint color.[3]
- You can find retarder at art supply stores or online.
[Edit]Applying Paint - Apply paint to the canvas in even, straight strokes. Flip the canvas on its side, landscape style, and paint in vertical strokes from one side to other. This technique will help keep your strokes regular and even, all going the same direction. Your finished piece will look much smoother and blend out more easily if your brushstrokes match.
- If you want a wrap-around effect, make sure to paint all the way to the edges and over the sides as well.[4]
- Keep the paint thick and wet so it doesn't dry out before you can blend. Always load up your brush with plenty of paint before applying it to the canvas. This will give you enough paint on the canvas to blend together, and it will also slow down the drying process.
- The retarder will also help slow down the drying process and make the paint more blending. Keeping the paint thick will add to this effect, giving you lots of time to perfect your ombre effect!
- Start with white paint and mix in more color if you want a light gradient. Load your brush with white paint and use it to cover the bottom of the canvas. On your palette, dip your brush into the colored paint and mix it into the white paint. Apply this light shade as the next horizontal stripe to the canvas.
- Keep repeating this step and incorporating more color into the paint until you reach the bottom of the canvas. Use pure color for the last stripe
- You could pick a color combination like cerulean blue and titanium white for an ocean or sky effect. You could also try a bright, lively combination of fuschia and white.
- Start with a lighter color and add black paint for a dark gradient. It's easier to transition a paint color from light to dark than it is to lighten a dark paint color. Apply of your pure light color to the end of the canvas. In your palette, mix some black into the paint color until you have a slightly darker shade of the same color. Add another stripe directly beside the first, then repeat this process until you fill up the canvas.
- Paint the darkest shade or pure black at the end of the canvas to complete the gradient.
- You could use a blue-to-black gradient for a moody night-sky effect.
- You could also opt for a white-to-black color scheme for a neutral, minimalist piece.
- Pick 2 colors to transition from one color to another. Start with a stripe of the lightest color, then add in a bit of the darker color stripe by stripe. Continue darkening the paint stripes until you reach the last stripe, which should be a pure of stripe of the darker color.
- For example, you could create an ombre effect from pink to blue or from yellow to forest green.
- Practice blending the two paints before you begin your project. For example, red and green can create a muddy brown color, which may not be the look you're going for.
[Edit]Creating an Ombre Effect - Work the stripes into each other as you paint for a smooth effect. If you want an ultra-smooth gradient, create the ombre effect as you paint. When you add a new stripe, drag your brush back and forth between the new stripe and the previous stripe until they blend together. This will create a seamless transition between each shade.
- Add a bit of water to your brush for blending if the paint starts to dry out. If you paint your stripes quickly or add retarder, you can wait until you've filled up the canvas to blend. Dip the brush in water before running it over the stripes of paint. Brush up and down in the same direction as your painted brush strokes, blending each stripe into the next.[5]
- Be careful not to add too much water, since it alters the opacity of the paint.
- Leave the stripes unblended for a blocky, modern piece of wall art. If you like the look of each defined stripe, you can skip the blending step. For a more abstract-art effect, drag the brush down the canvas until the brush naturally runs out of paint and creates rough edge.[6]
- Let the paint dry overnight. Depending on how thick your paint is, your painting may feel dry to the touch within 20-30 minutes. However, there may still be moisture trapped beneath the outer dried layer, which will need more time to dry. Let the painting sit overnight to dry more fully.[7]
- Add 2-3 coats of varnish spray to give the paint a quick, polished finish. Once your paint is dry, spray on 2 or 3 coats of varnish finishing spray. Let the varnish coat dry overnight before hanging or displaying your new piece artwork.
- You can find varnish spray at craft or art supply stores.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - A stretched canvas
- Acrylic paint
- Wide bristle paint brush
- Jar of water
- Paint palette or a paper plate
- Drop cloth or piece of cardboard
- Varnish spray
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| How to Treat a Fire Ant Sting Posted: 06 Aug 2021 09:00 AM PDT Fire ant stings can be painful and irritating, but most people don't need medical treatment for them. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the pain and itching and help your sting heal as fast as possible. However, in rare cases, it's possible to be allergic to fire ant stings. We've put together answers to some of the questions you may have about getting stung by a fire ant. [Edit]What do you put on fire ant bites? - Apply a cold compress for 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. A cold compress can help reduce the swelling. Hold the cold compress against the affected area for 20 minutes, then remove it and let the area rest for 20 minutes. Repeat the process until your skin feels better and is less swollen.[1]
- Make a cold compress by filling a plastic bag with ice cubes. Soak a washcloth under cool running water, then wrap it around the bag of ice. Press the cloth directly against your skin.
- Use a hydrocortisone cream to relieve the itching. Buy hydrocortisone cream over the counter at any pharmacy or drugstore. Rub a little bit onto your skin wherever you were bitten to reduce the itchiness and irritation while it heals.[2]
- You can also use calamine lotion to treat the itchiness.
- Try rubbing the sting with a paste made from water and baking soda. This is a home remedy that may work to reduce itching, swelling, and redness. Mix equal parts baking soda and water to form a paste. Apply the paste to your bites several times a day until your symptoms get better.[3]
[Edit]What medicine can I take for fire ant bites? - Take an oral antihistamine to help relieve the itching. Any antihistamine used to treat allergies may reduce the itchiness. Take 1 pill every 8 to 12 hours as needed.[4]
[Edit]How long do fire ant bites last? - The initial pain and burning subside after 10 minutes or so. When a fire ant stings you, it feels a bit like a less-painful bee sting. The painful sensation goes away on its own and after that your skin starts to feel itchy. This itchiness can last for weeks after the sting.[5]
- It's normal for the swelling in the bitten area to continue increasing for the first 24 hours.
- A pimple-like pustule forms within 24 hours and disappears after 3 days. For most people, the pustules dry up completely after a few weeks. After they dry up, they may leave a brown scar that can last for several months or longer.[6]
- Don't worry if the sting turns red after the pustule forms. This is normal and doesn't mean it's infected.
[Edit]Should I pop a fire ant bite? - No, don't pop the pustule that forms in the middle of the sting. If you pop the blister, you run the risk of it getting infected. Avoid scratching the bite, as well, as this can cause it to break and expose it to potential infection.[7]
- If the blister does break, cleanse the area with soapy water and monitor it for signs of infection. You can also apply an antibiotic ointment to any open stings. These ointments are available over-the-counter from most drug stores and pharmacies.
- If the area becomes discolored or starts leaking pus, it may be infected. Seek medical attention immediately.
[Edit]Why do fire ant bites hurt so much? - Because the fire ants inject venom into your skin. Fire ants use their mandibles to clamp onto your skin, then sting you and inject the venom. This is what causes the initial burning sensation and the swelling that happens afterwards.[8]
- Fire ant bites are generally more painful and larger in the summer, which is when fire ants have the most venom.
[Edit]Can you be allergic to fire ant bites? - It's very rare, but it's possible. Symptoms of a fire ant sting allergy include hives, itching and swelling in areas other than the place where you were bitten, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing, and swelling of the throat, tongue, and lips, or difficulty swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms after being stung, get to an emergency care center or hospital immediately.[9]
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction usually occur within 30 to 40 minutes of being stung.
- In the most severe cases, people with an allergy may experience Anaphylactic shock, which can lead to dizziness, blackout, and cardiac arrest if not treated right away.
- If you know yourself to be allergic to fire ant stings (or bee stings), you might already be carrying an epinephrine shot, commonly called an epi-pen (epinephrine). Inject yourself or have a friend help you, then proceed to the hospital.
[Edit]How do you keep fire ants from biting you? - Move out of the area if you find fire ants on your body. Most stings occur when people accidentally step into or sit on a fire ant mound, disturbing hundreds of thousands of fire ants primed to defend their home. If you start seeing any fire ants on your body, the first thing to do is get up and leave the area as quickly as possible.[10]
- If you feel a fire ant bite you, leave the area immediately to prevent further ants crawling on you and getting more bites.
- Remove any ants from your skin. Fire ants clamp onto the body with their mandibles before they actually sting you. Quickly rub them off with your hand or a rag to remove them before they bite.[11]
- Jumping into water or running the ants under a spigot will not remove them if they have already clamped down with their mandibles.[12]
- If there's a chance more ants have gotten into your clothes, remove your clothes immediately.
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