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Instructions Step 1: Plan in advance Plan in advance, especially when visiting the most popular parks and wilderness areas, because permits for access to certain areas are limited. Step 2: Decide where to stay Decide where you will stay and how long you need in order to see the sights. Then make reservations as soon …
Instructions Step 1: Leave with plenty of time Leave for the beach or park with plenty of spare time — rushing is a surefire way to add stress or have an accident. Step 2: Plan your route Plan your route carefully and avoid heavy traffic areas when possible. TIP: Visit your state’s Department of Transportation …
Instructions Step 1: Find the compass rose Find the compass rose on the map to determine the directions on the map. The compass rose resembles a flower and will usually have the letter N at the top point, representing north. Step 2: Match the compass with the map Align the direction you’re facing with a …
Instructions Step 1: Pack some breakfast bars Eat something for breakfast to rev up your metabolism. Try low-fat, low-sugar breakfast bars made with whole grains – they’re easy to pack when traveling. Step 2: Drink lots of water Dehydration can trick you into thinking you’re hungry. Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the …
Instructions Step 1: Pep up soup or salad Start with a ready-made soup or salad and make it more nutritious by adding a can of beans to it, like lentils or chickpeas. TIP: Keep a Swiss Army knife on hand so you can open cans and cut fruit. Step 2: Choose a protein Choose a …
Instructions Step 1: Check tires Check the tire pressure and inspect tires for bubbles, knots, cracks, gouges, and uneven wear. Step 2: Check tire tread & rotate tires Check tire tread with a depth gauge, available at auto supply stores for a few dollars. It will tell you if your tires are bald. Rotate your …
Instructions Step 1: Distributing writing materials Distribute paper and pens or pencils to players. Step 2: Write the alphabet Have them write the alphabet on their sheets. Step 3: Cross off letters When someone finds a letter on the license plate of another car, he or she crosses it off. Step 4: Say “bingo” The …
Instructions : Be careful about accepting work that isolates you from others. Step 1: Check out free listings Check out the employment gazettes that can be found among the free newspaper stands in big cities. They often advertise short-term positions. Step 2: Visit a temp agency Sign up with a temp agency that specializes in …
Instructions Step 1: Research your stops The web is a great���and free—way to research potential stops before you leave. Step 2: Bring an atlas Bring an up-to-date road atlas and check out guidebooks from the library. Try to plot a route that avoids toll roads and big cities, where parking is expensive. TIP: Borrow a …
Instructions Step 1: Pry i-Trip out of case Carefully pry the i-Trip out of its case. Step 2: Tape wire to antenna You’ll see a metal shield covering one side of the board. This is the antenna. Tape the copper wire to this shield. Step 3: Reassemble Reassemble the i-Trip and wrap a few pieces …
Instructions Step 1: Make sure car is in working order Make sure your car is in good working order. No sense spending half your trip stuck in some two-bit town waiting for a new camshaft. Step 2: Get a good map Invest in a good map. And make sure your destination is on it. Step …
