| How to Entertain a Conure Posted: 06 Sep 2017 05:00 PM PDT Conures may be one of the smaller varieties of parrots, but they have big personalities. To keep them entertained, conures need a variety of toys that they can shake, jangle, chew, and tear apart as well as plenty of time outside of their cage. While conures love to socialize, you can avoid boring them while you're out of the house with some noise and interesting sights. Who knows? In the end, the conure may be the one entertaining you! EditGiving the Conure Toys - Give them something to chew. Good chew toys will keep your conure busy while sparing your furniture from their chewing. A conure should always have a few items to chew in their cage. Good chew toys include:[1]
- Wood blocks made out of balsa wood or pine
- Leather strips and ropes
- Vine balls
- Grass mats
- Wicker baskets
- Old books and newspapers
- Fruit and veggies (like carrots, celery, lettuce, and apples)
- Stick in some foot toys. Conures love playing with their feet. Try giving them a few toys that they can grip, turn, and kick. Wiffle balls, rattles, blocks with holes, and small wooden dumbbells are all great choices.[2]
- Provide toys that make noise. Conures enjoy making noise. Try putting a bell inside of their cage that they can ring and shake.[3] Rattling balls or key rings with jangling metal toys can also provide endless fun.[4]
- Hide treats that they can find. Conures like foraging for food. Even if they're happily fed, they will spend a long time hunting for hidden treats in their cage. Put sticks and branches with leaves in their enclosure and hide toys and treats among them to provide your bird with a natural environment to forage among. To keep them occupied, you can also hide treats and toys inside of:[5]
- Cereal boxes
- Rolled-up newspapers
- A drilled piece of wood
- Egg cartons
- Wreaths of grapevine or willow branches
- Finch nests
- Condiment cups filled with bird seed
- Rotate new and old toys. If your conure stops playing with their toys, it may be time to introduce new toys. Don't throw out the old ones yet. Remove them from the cage until the conure grows tired of the new toys. You can then rotate in older toys. Your conure will play with the old toys as if they were new.
- If your conure is not playing with a new toy after a day or two, take it out and try again another day.
- If the toy is dirty or sticky from use, it may be helpful to clean and freshen it up to make it attractive again to your conure.
EditPlaying with Your Conure - Let them roam around your home. Conures will enjoy a chance to spread their wings and explore your home. They may even come hang out with you for a while. Give the conure at least an hour outside of their cage every day.[6]
- Always supervise your conure when they are out of their cage so they don't get into trouble!
- Make sure to bird-proof your home before letting them roam. Close all windows, and turn off any fans. There should be no electrical wires or scented candles out in the open.[7]
- Always supervise your conure around other pets and children. If your other pets are aggressive toward small animals, put them in a separate room.
- Bathe your conure. Conures love a good bath every couple of days. Fill a tub with water, and place the bird in it. Once in the water, the conure will bathe themselves. If they don't, splash the water to encourage them. When they are done, wrap them in a towel, and pat them dry gently.[8]
- You can use Tupperware containers or dog dishes to bathe your conure. The dish should be big enough that they can walk around comfortably in it.[9]
- If they don't want to bathe, take them out and try again another day.
- Walk them outside while restrained. Going outside can be fun for your bird. To prevent them from flying off, however, they must be restrained. Place the conure in a harness, and let them ride on your shoulder while you hold onto their leash. You can also carry them in a bird carrier.[10]
- If this is their first time outdoors, they may be nervous. Keep the first visit short.
- Even if their wings are clipped, a conure may still be able to escape outside. Always use a harness and leash or a bird carrier while outside.
- Spend time on a screened porch, if possible. This can help your conure get used to being outdoors and also provide them with fresh air without risking losing your bird.
- Play peekaboo with them. Just like children, conures love peekaboo. Hide your face behind a corner or an object. Let your conure come and find you. Pop out and say, "peekaboo!" Soon, your bird may be the one trying to hide.[11]
- Catch a ball with them. If your bird likes to toss items, catch can be a great game to play. Roll a plastic ball towards your bird. They may pick it up and toss it. Retrieve the ball, and roll it back to them. Keep playing until your bird gets bored.[12]
- Depending on your bird's size, balls you can use include ping pong balls, small caged pet toy balls, golf-ball-sized rope balls, and bird-sized Jolly Balls.
EditAvoiding Loneliness When You're Gone - Leave the TV or radio on. Some background noise can help make your bird feel more comfortable while they are alone. You can leave on a nature documentary, classical music, or a talk radio show.[13]
- Place the cage near a window. Position their cage near an open window where they can look outside. Make sure to keep the blinds or curtains open. The conure may enjoy watching other birds or people wander by the window.[14]
- Monitor the amount of heat and sunlight that the cage gets when near a window to prevent your conure from overheating while you are gone.
- Get them another bird as a companion. Conures are generally social birds. They may enjoy hanging out around other conures and occasionally even other types of parrots. The birds can keep each other company while you are gone.[15]
- Make sure to choose a bird that has a compatible personality with your conure.
- Conures are known to nip. If you are bitten, simply stand up and walk away from the bird. If your bird is out, return it to it's cage and do not give it any attention or other forms of rewards.
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| How to Dress Fashionably When You're Pregnant Posted: 06 Sep 2017 09:00 AM PDT Pregnancy is no longer considered a time in a woman's life when she has to wear baggy clothes. Many celebrities have made it fashionable to proudly show their growing stomachs, and the general public is following suit. The number of clothing outlets selling maternity clothes is another growing trend, as many popular retailers have launched maternity clothing lines. So head to your favorite retailers that carry maternity clothes, and you might find it's easy to put together some fashionable outfits that maintain your sense of style. EditChoosing Maternity Clothes - Invest in one or more pairs of maternity jeans. You'll want to purchase jeans that have adjustable waistbands, or leggings. Jeans with a bootleg are both flattering and stylish, and there are also maternity skinny jeans that are stretchy and comfortable.[1] For pregnancies in the summer, a pair of cargo pants is another option that may be more appropriate in some climates.
- Wear maternity tops. Maternity clothes are meant to flatter a pregnant woman's body and be comfortable at the same time.[2] Avoid wearing baggy shirts with tons of fabric, and stick with more flowing ones that accentuate your figure.[3] Try to find ones with a fitted bodice or an empire cut, that emphasize your shape.
- Wear maternity dresses. Similar to shirts, dresses with a fitted bodice or an empire cut definitely flatter a pregnant woman's figure. Don't lose your personal style just because you're pregnant. If you normally wear tops with fun prints and vibrant colors, do the same during your pregnancy!
- Wear comfortable flats and sandals. When you're pregnant, your feet may swell, so it's important to buy new, comfortable shoes that fit your feet. Your feet may go back to their normal size after pregnancy, so don't purchase expensive shoes, because you may only be wearing them for a few months during your pregnancy. You can buy cheap flats and sandals that are also super cute at stores like Payless, but make sure they are also supportive.[4]
- Slip-ons are perfect for when it becomes hard to bend over.[5]
- Put insoles in any shoes that don't give you the proper support.[6]
- Avoid wearing high heels during pregnancy, as it could lead to pain and a potential slip and fall.
EditDressing with Style - Stick with your personal style. You'll want to feel comfortable while you're pregnant, and this means being comfortable with what you're wearing. Add maternity pieces to your wardrobe that show off your personal style, not ones that change it.[7]
- Don't feel like you have to dress in dreary black to look smaller. Let your wardrobe mirror this happy time in your life with colors that accentuate the glow of your skin.
- Wear colorful patterns and prints to create a fun vibe. Gone are the days when maternity clothes had wild polka dots and other patterns meant to camouflage a woman's growing figure. If you normally wear solids, then you should stick to your personal style. However, if you are someone who loves floral patterns, pair some bold-print tunics with leggings.
- Wear wrap tops and dresses. These types of shirts and dresses accentuate your figure, whether you're pregnant or not. It's the perfect piece to keep you looking feminine and stylish throughout your pregnancy.[8] Show off your fun side, and try wearing a wrap top in bold colors or prints.
- Wear dresses with empire waists. This is a flattering option that doesn't leave you looking shapeless. The empire waist wraps around your upper midriff emphasizing your cleavage. Furthermore, you might even be able to keep wearing these dresses after the baby is born.
- Wear form-fitting dresses. Show off your new figure with a dress that hugs your curves. It's best to wear dark colors in these types of dresses.[9] Try a black cotton dress that accentuates your curves, topped with a few simple accessories.
- Show some cleavage. Now's the time to show off your bust by wearing low-cut shirts and V-neck sweaters.[10] V-neck shirts show off a pregnant woman's figure, and look especially flattering on them. This is optional, of course, if you prefer to dress more modestly.
- Embellish your outfit with accessories. Chunky necklaces and bracelets or a big bag (that might double as a trendy diaper bag) can really make a fashion statement, and they are things you can continue to wear post-pregnancy. Don't forget cool scarves to keep you looking on point.[11]
EditStaying Cool - Wear breathable fabrics. No matter what outfit you choose, the fabric needs to be breathable so you don't get overheated. This will prevent sweating, and in turn, prevent a heat rash from developing on your skin.[12]
- Some breathable fabrics include cotton, linen and wool.
- Wear plenty of shorts, capri pants and short-sleeved tops. You can wear solid shorts or capris in fun colors like pink, green, or blue, or neutrals. To match, wear a short-sleeved shirt with an empire waist and a fun print. The shorts and capris you choose should be stretchy, and come with a maternity waist.
- Pregnant women are prone to becoming overheated due to increased blood in their body.[13] Especially in the later months of your pregnancy, you may feel hotter than you normally do, so it's better to wear cool clothes and layer them with fashionable sweaters or jackets.
- Wear maxi dresses. Maxi dresses are the perfect feminine outfit to wear anywhere. The flowing cut of a maxi-dress is comfortable, stylish and will keep you cool. Maxi dresses come in all kinds of stylish prints and solids, so take your pick!
- Opt for skirts made of stretchy materials that hug your curves. Choose a basic color that you can mix and match with several tops, and is professional enough to wear to work with a blazer. A pencil skirt that goes down to your knees is very professional-looking, and can also be super comfortable if it's made of stretchy fabric. Wearing shorter skirts will also keep you cool when you want to avoid getting too hot.
- Expect to continue wearing maternity clothes for at least a few weeks after having the baby. Most new moms do not shrink down to their pre-pregnancy size overnight.
- If you are worried about the cost of fashionable maternity clothes, selling them through an online auction or at a consignment shop are ways to recoup some of the money you spent.
- Don't buy too many maternity clothes when you first start to show. Even if you are excited about the prospect of buying maternity clothes, wear your normal clothes as long as possible to save money and avoid the problem of clothes not fitting by the end of your pregnancy.
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| How to Circle a Number on Microsoft Word Posted: 06 Sep 2017 01:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to add a circled number (also known as an "enclosed alphanumeric") to your Microsoft Word document. - Open Microsoft Word. If you're using Windows, click the Windows menu, select Microsoft Office, then Microsoft Word. If you're using a Mac, you should find the Microsoft Word icon on the dock or launchpad.
- Click . It's at the top of the screen.
- Click . You'll see it on the panel at the top of the screen, toward the right.
- Click .
- Click the "Font" drop-down menu. It's near the top of the window.
- Select .
- Click the "Subset" drop-down menu. It's right next to the "Font" menu.
- Select .
- Click the circled number you want to add.
- Click . The circled number now appears in your Word document.
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