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03May 2020 by Dr Laura Jaget

Mominar 007: How to Clear a Clogged Shower Drain

Have you ever been in the shower and water is filling up rather than going down? You have a clogged shower drain. This is what is called standing water. What to do? First check to make sure that the plug isn’t engaged. If it’s not, then the problem is usually that the drain is clogged with hair and soap and other debris. This Mominar explains how to clear your clogged drain and how to prevent this in the future. SUBSCRIBE to the Mominars for more easy how to life tutorials. SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast for weekly inspiration, information, and instruction about how to life in the adult world.

02May 2020 by Dr Laura Jaget

Mominar 006: SCAM! Your Social Security Number is NOT Suspended

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Are you freaking out because you received a phone call saying your social security number has been suspended? Don't worry, its a scam! Here is a brief Mominar on how to recognize the signs of a scam and what to do. In general, no government agency will ever contact by phone. No legitimate business will ever contact you asking for private information. So don't press 1, don't click the link, don't "log in"! For more information about scams and how to avoid them, SUBSCRIBE to the Mominars. For audio instruction, SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast.

02May 2020 by Dr Laura Jaget

Mominar 005: How to Wash “Dry-Clean Only” Clothes at Home

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You want to wash something, and you are looking at the wash instructions on the label, but it says "dry-clean only". Your fist question might be, “do they really mean dry-clean only”? Is it possible to clean this at home somehow? If you have a dryer, the answer is YES. You will need an at-home dry-cleaning kit which can be purchased at virtually any store in the laundry section. Dry cleaning at home is pretty simple. In fact, it is very simple! Watch this Mominar for instructions on how to do it, and enjoy all the time and money you will save by not going to the dry-cleaners! For weekly tutorials on basic life skills, SUBSCRIBE to the How To Life Mominars! For weekly audio encouragement and information about adulting with…

02May 2020 by Dr Laura Jaget

Mominar 004: Why is My Dishwasher Leaking?

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You loaded your dishwasher, put the soap in, and hit start. You are feeling pretty smug. No more washing dishes by hand! Ever! A little while later you walk in and discover soapy water leaking from the bottom of the dishwasher door. Uh-oh. Panic sets in. Is it broken? What do I do? Not to worry. A mistake was made, but nothing is broken and the machine is not damaged. Watch this Mominar to find out what happened. You will never make that mistake again! For more short video tutorials on how to do basic life skills, SUBSCRIBE to the Mominars. Need some soothing words of encouragement? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast. You Got This!

01May 2020 by Dr Laura Jaget

Mominar 003: How To Use An Iron

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Have you ever wondered how to use an iron? It seems like a hassle with all of those knobs and dials, doesn't it? Why does it look so complicated? Well, good news! It is not difficult at all. Once you know the basic settings, you will see how easy it is and you won't have to blame lack of knowledge for not ironing your clothes. Whether you are walking into an interview, going to work everyday, or just showing up for a family dinner, you will look sharp and accomplished in crisp, pressed clothing. For weekly tutorials on basic life skills, SUBSCRIBE to the How To Life Mominars! For weekly audio encouragement and information about adulting with grace, subscribe to the podcast

16Apr 2020 by Dr Laura Jaget

Mominar 002: How To Pump Gas Using Your Credit or Debit Card

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Using your credit or debit card to pump your own gas is really quite simple. Its easiest if you pull up to the pump on the side that your gas tank is on. If you look at your gas gauge, you will see a gas-pump icon with an arrow on one side of it. Before you get out of your car, turn the engine off! Some cars have gas cap release buttons or levers inside the car. It will be on the dash, or the door, or the floor. Push that button, or lift the lever to open the gas tank cover on the outside of your car. If you don’t have a gas cap release button, walk over to you gas tank cover and just push it in, and…

15Apr 2020 by Dr Laura Jaget

Mominar 001: How To Turn On A Gas Stove

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It is very easy and safe. Don’t worry. In this day and age, the stove practically lights itself. Are you a little afraid of using a gas stove? Or maybe you don’t know how to turn it on? A gas stove works when the gas that supplies your home is released through the holes in the burner of the stovetop and then is ignited creating a flame. Usually your stove has an automatic ignition system that lights it for you. You can light it manually, but this Mominar will focus on the premise that you have a stove in proper working condition. The knobs on your stove show you what burner you will be lighting. You just follow the pictures behind each knob. You will see different settings on the…

24Mar 2020 by Dr Laura Jaget

Your “adulting” questions answered: Welcome to HOW TO LIFE!

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Do you wish that all of your adulting problems could be easily solved? Well, good news, many of them can! You just need someone to show you, or talk you through it. That is what I have done for all four of my children, many of their friends, and thousands of patients I have seen over the last 27 years. I learned a lot of what I know from trial and error, researching the web, and from my own parents and mentors as well. It took some time, and I remember wishing that there was just one site I could go to to get the answers I needed quickly. I felt like I had missed some basic instruction on basic life skills somehow, and it was slowing me down! There…