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Violin study: [1 + / 0 -] Beginning violin students will make faster progress if outfitted with bow, violin, shoulder rest, bow hold accessory, and the method book/CD of the teacher's choice.

Cars: [2 + / 0 -] When you put the registration sticker on your car's license plate, slice it up with a razor blade. From a distance you won't see the small cuts, but no one will steal the sticker if it comes off in little pieces.

Movies: [4 + / 0 -] When going to the theater, try to sit in the middle. You'll get the best view.

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Math: [46 + / 0 -] To figure out the average of a group of numbers, add all the numbers together, then divide by how many numbers you added together.

Travel: [21 + / 1 -] Use Google Earth to scout out the surroundings of a hotel before you book. You never know from the promotional material what might be next door.

Travel: [19 + / 3 -] Take your young child's shoes off when you board a plane and not only will they be more comfortable, they won't kick the seat in front of them.

Travel: [14 + / 0 -] Don't use lifts or other tricks to make your kids look taller than they are when visiting an amusement park. Height and safety restrictions are there for a reason.

Hiking: [13 + / 0 -] A sock liner, or two pairs of socks, can help prevent blisters on long hikes.

Travel: [14 + / 1 -] Don't want to buy bottled water at the airport gate? Bring an empty water bottle in your carry-on and fill it once you've passed security.

Cleaning: [16 + / 3 -] To get bubble gum out of your hair, put peanut butter on it.

Health: [15 + / 3 -] To help lose weight, don't eat anything after dinner.

Repair: [14 + / 3 -] To unscrew a broken lightbulb from a socket, use a potato that's cut in half. Jam the cut end into the broken bulb and turn.

Parenting: [14 + / 4 -] Every kid needs a chore.

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