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Faelwolf t1_jed47r2 wrote

Reply to LPT: Convert normal ketchup bottles to easy squeeze with ease! by Mojojijo

Quick tip since we're on the subject.

For those still using the glass bottles, the easy way to get the ketchup flowing is to tilt the bottle with the opening where you want the ketchup to go. Then bang lightly on the side of the bottle, not the back. I use the knuckle on my middle finger, but feel free to do whatever works for you.

Ketchup isn't quite a non-Newtonian fluid, but it's close. The vibration gets it moving under the air bubble, allowing the air to flow in and breaking the air lock. Hitting the back only pushes against the air lock, making it harder.

Not many glass bottles around these days though. Don't miss them.

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Suspicious-Standard t1_jed2gs4 wrote

Reply to LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

Many years ago I quietly put a raisin in my husband's toothpaste tube and waited with the camera when he went to brush his teeth.

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hum_dum t1_jed26v4 wrote

Reply to comment by SteezinMcBreezin in LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

Another tech one I’m planning on using: My girlfriend has custom icons for the apps on her iPhone, all powered through the Shortcuts app. By going in and changing the contents of each shortcut, you can make it so that clicking on “Maps” opens up the phone, clicking on “Phone” opens Safari, whatever.

Still trying to decide if I’m going to set each app randomly or use some sort of pattern, though. Maybe set each one to the app next to it, so it looks like the screen needs to be calibrated?

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DauOfFlyingTiger t1_jed19ju wrote

Reply to LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

It’s always best to tell your kids the truth, particularly if they are anxious people. They really need to be able to trust you. Just tell the truth. A very sad thing has happened to your Uncle, he died unexpectedly. I just had to tell my nieces this when my daughter died unexpectedly a few months ago. A heart attack at 28, natural causes. It was very hard, but telling them the truth allowed me to answer their fears and questions with the truth. I am sorry for your loss.

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Random_Raw_Dogger t1_jeczvan wrote

Reply to LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

8 years ago, I was the one to tell my 10 year old nephew that his father (my brother) had passed from an aneurysm at 32 years old.

There were a few immediate family members present. I started off by reminding my nephew how much his dad loved him and reminded him of the memories they had that day (that day was Christmas, he was found the following morning)

I then explained to my nephew that his dad went to sleep the night before and passed in his sleep peacefully. I went on to explain to him that death is a part of life that we all experience at some point, that it is a part of living and a part of nature. I reminded him that just because he left this world, it doesn't mean he was going to leave our hearts.

He immediately began to cry, and we consoled him. We told him that it was OK to be sad. That grieving is part of the process of healing.

It took some time for him to process everything, but we made sure he knew his feelings were valid, that he could talk about it with us whenever he wanted. We didn't try and sugarcoat it. We did our best to let him see our emotions without us losing control ourselves (at least while he was present).

There's no "right" way to break this kind of news to a child other than to be honest and be supportive and understanding of their emotions.

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