How do I anchor a swing set?

hero712002

I need to anchor my children's swing set without using concrete? i was told that Home Depot sold a "kit", but no one there new what I was talking about!! Any advice!!

Answer
Ok, the stores will sell a kit that consists of 4-6 rods (about 12-15" long). They are like heavy gage tent stakes. You're supposed to pound these in to act as "deadman". Horse-pucky.

It's a simple structural engineering calc to tell us that a 60 pound child (swinging hard) can exert around 480 pounds of uplift force in the two legs opposite to the child's apex position. 2 kids, in sync with their swinging, can tip the thing over.

Two options:

1. If you are renting or planning on moving soon, you should stick to the "deadman" stake concept but take it up a notch. Buy 24" -32" concrete forming stakes and a sledge hammer. Angle the stake as you pound one down immediately adjacent to each leg and bolt them together (use round head fasteners for safety). You should try to get the stake down sio only 2-3" is above ground.

2. If you own, I'd suggest building a concrete "deadman" for each leg. It's a deadweight equal to the uplift force per leg. Since the child was exerting 480 pounds uplift, and that's resisted by the two opposite legs, the deadweight needs to be 480/2 = 240lbs at each leg. Since concrete weighs 160 lbs / cu ft, that means a block of 1-1/2 cu ft or 16" x 16" x 12". I'd dig a square hole at each leg, that was 16" deep x 16" x 16". I'd set a framing strap in the concrete as I mixed and poured the blocks. The strap would be screwed (self tapping sheet metal screws - lots) to the leg later.

Note: there was an intentional 4" space above the top of concrete deadman. That's to allow soil/grass/etc to be on top of the block. It also allows you to abandon the concrete blocks (in place) when you are moving away. No one will ever know they are down there.

Demonstration speech help.?

Kelsey

i have noidea what to do for a demonstration speech.
any ideas are apprciatedd:]]
i want to something unique and cool.
idk.
it doesnt matter at this point.
helppppp:[
ohhh i forgot.
i cant do food.
bc it has to be apart of your culture.
thanks you guys!

Answer
how about these:
Maintain a bicycle
Cook lasagna
Make rice crispy squares
Prepare a pie
Build model vehicles or airplanes
Make a salad
Bake a special desert
Repair a flat bicycle tire
Replace old bicycle brakes
Perform yo-yo tricks and maintenance
Make nacho dip
Cook chili
Draw a cartoon character
Make a vegetable soup
Cook spaghetti with homemade sauce
Wash dishes safely and efficiently
How to choose the best pet
Polish shoes
Re-grip a tennis racquet
String a tennis racquet
Make a special sandwich
Tie a necktie
Perform a dance step
Paint a picture
Create a craft
Do rope skipping tricks and games
Do basketball-dribbling tricks
Iron clothes
Make a grilled cheese sandwich
Make homemade ice cream
Perform a cultural dance
Perform a jazz dance
Play a musical instrument
Do a magic trick
Perform martial arts moves
Make cookies
Create an elaborate paper airplane
Create Origami
Dribble and bounce a soccer ball
Make fudge
Do skate board tricks
Make breakfast
Do calligraphy
Make paper
Create a Halloween mask
Play an instrument
Organize a surprise party
Use a digital camera
Read sheet music
Make a new candle from old ones
Perform first aid
Speak a foreign language
Apply make-up
Style/straighten hair
Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Set a formal dinner table.
Weave a basket.
Change a tire on a bike.
Wrap a gift
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a shirt.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Play soccer.
Write a childrenâs story.
Organize your closet.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Play dough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a piñata.
Square dance.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Make fudge.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross-stitch.
Break dance.
Make Bar B-Que sauce
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Play football.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Make Ice cream.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Do the chicken dance.
Make an emergency kit for your car.
Make an first-aid kit for your house.
Do yoga.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Ride a bike.
Plan a vegetarian meal.
Groom your dog.
Train your dog.
Make your own jelly.
Plan a picnic.
Make a subway sandwich.
Grow and prune a bonsai tree.
Make finger paints.
Make a Halloween costume.
Do needlepoint.
Build a sandcastle.
Make pancakes.
Make a root beer float.
Braid hair.
Create a work out schedule.
Line dance.
Twirl a baton.
Fold the American flag.
Make a card house.
Drop kick a soccer ball or a football.
Eat with chopsticks.
Make an Omelet
Build a castle with Legos.

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where to take my kids on a Saturday?

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Danielle

We live in Albuquerque, NM and we are bored. Its very windy outside My kids are too young to care about museums, the aquarium here isn't all the great, and I have run out of ideas. Does anyone have any ideas on what we can do? We have cabin fever!

Answer
Build a tent in the living room floor and "camp out," watch movies, have popcorn, make a fake campfire with flashlights and twigs from outside, make s'mores in the microwave...

Buy some Terra cotta pots (super cheap), some paints, put down newspaper and let your kids create some beautiful keepsakes for you! Then you can plant flowers in them. My kids spent at least an hour painting some small pots that came in a kit. They loved it - and they're 4 years old.

Do you have any kiddie gyms there in your town? We have some places locally that have inflatables where kids can just run and play and jump until they're worn out!

Things to include in a small child's "power outage" kit?

Stephanie

We just got our power back today after it being off for 3 days. And while it was off I started to think about putting together little "power outage" kits/bags for my kids. OR maybe just one big kit to store everything all together. They are too young for things like batteries to be in their kit. But I was thinking obviously their own personal flashlights and maybe some touch lights. Small packs of crayons and small coloring books. Small battery powered fans (for summer). They aren't really old enough to have their own radios, I'm sure there would be a lot of static instead of music lol. I was trying to think of some games or toys to put in. They have a lot of toys anyway, but I think some small stuff that they don't get to play with all the time would be a good addition. Just list anything you can think of that would be fun or help during a power outage. With the way our power goes out I really need to think of something. Its gone out twice this winter and 2 or 3 times over the summer. And its averaged 3 days up to a week. My children are 3 and under boys and a girl. So age appropriate stuff is a must.

Answer
Glow sticks - can buy in bulk and they're magical to little kids.
A glowing stuffed animal would be fun, too, like the Gloworm toys. It could be a special friend to come out during power outages. :)
Finger puppets would also be fun and easy to store.

With supervision, they could use seasonal stickers (snowflakes, etc.) on paper.
For toys, think of things without a lot of stray pieces like a Viewmaster and a travel Magna Doodle.

Speaking or ViewMaster toys, this projector would be fun on a dark evening:
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-View-Discovery-Learning-Projector/dp/B0015KU1DU/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1358724621&sr=1-3&keywords=projector+toy

If your heat goes out, instant handwarmers would be nice.
In hot weather, Frog Toggs and Chill-it both make bandanas and towels that use evaporative cooling; just wet them in the faucet and wring the out for cooling relief. (And they aren't drippy or messy!)
Here's an example:
http://www.amazon.com/Frogg-Toggs-Chilly-Cooling-Towel/dp/B0049RPBWW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_misc_2

If you "camp out" together around a fireplace in the living room, I'm sure they would have a blast with a little play tent. Or, just make your own by draping a bed sheet over a table or build a couch cushion fort!

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What at home activities can I do with 6yr old with ADHD?

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Kelly

My son was just recently diagnosed with ADHD and put on Adderall...NO COMMENTS PLEASE!!! And I saw an amazing difference!!!! He still had his personality, but wasn't so AAHHH with everything he did. But I wanted to know what at home things should I do with him? Any activities, schedules, things like that!

Thanks so much!!!

Answer
I have ADHD and my kids have it too but they take medication while I've just learned to direct my energy. I know what you mean by not so "AHHHH!" We use Ritalin and Focalin and it has helped them so much in terms of focusing and also in helping their self confidence. I do not let them have coffee/caffeine as that just doesn't work for us.

For starters: I would recommend a schedule you stick to consistently (wake up at X time, lunch at X time, snack at X time, bed at X time). Because you're going to be tuning medication and dosings for the next few years (this is totally normal), a distinct and consistent bed time routine is important. Maybe it's bath followed by story or alone time and then tuck in by the parental units. But, always always always have it start and end at the same time.

Secondly, keep him busy to help him direct his energies. Find some physical activities in your community but be aware that not all activities are good for ADHD kids (baseball can be incredibly boring). You may bounce around between sports trying to find the right fit; let him be your guide. Maybe even little kid triathalons and kid 1K races (highly recommend these are they are so much fun for every participant). Stock up on lots of hands on creative or craft work that he's interested in - you'll have to let his preferences guide you but you. I have girls so I'm not going to suggest crafts! They love making friendship bracelets, weaving, and sewing; but it wasn't something they liked right off. My kids have science experiments all over the house as well as architecture kits and building sets. If you have the space, try to get a backyard playground. Try to supplement it with props - maybe tents?

Encourage high creative or imagination play. Stock up on thinking games (like Memory), strategy (Battleship), and other process of duplication or elimination (I think one is called Simon and another is an indoor tag game). Even card games like War; charades is a hoot.
Have a game night once or twice a week but be prepared to play lots of games. Be outside as much as possible doing active things (bikes, walks, runs) during the school nights just to wear him out.

A surprise thing we've found along our way are books on tape (or CD or iPod). They listen to these while they are doing their experiments/weaving and it also marks the official start of 'quiet time' every night. It helps busy minds to have something to latch on to. Highly recommend the entire Harry Potter series (Jim Dale, narrator, is fabulous), Percy Jackson and Olympians series, and The Adventures of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel series.

Kids with ADHD are wonders. You just have to have the energy to lead the way!

what is a good topic for demonstration speech?

starrygirl

i need to show a class a 5 to 9 minute presentation.

Answer
the web page (below) provides: Demonstration Speech Ideas

How To :

Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Make stain-glass.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Stencil tile.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Change oil in your car.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Swing a golf club.
Putt a golf ball.
Pot flowers.
Prune roses.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Splint a broken leg or ankle.
Keep a healthy puppy.
Succeed in an interview.
Hang wallpaper.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Sell an athletic shoe.
Put on scuba gear.
Fillet a fish.
Install a car stereo.
Get a slim waistline.
Play the saxophone.
Apply makeup.
Apply Theater make-up.
Install a dimmer switch.
Make a pumpkin lantern.
Call a turkey.
Play a guitar.
Purchase a new car for the lowest price.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Restore a piece of antique furniture.
Write a resume.
Find a rental home or apartment.
Set a formal dinner table.
Choose car insurance.
Build a bookcase.
Weave a basket.
Hang curtains.
Change a tire on a bike.
Budget your monthly income.
Wrap a gift professionally.
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Administer the Heimlich Maneuver.
Iron clothes.
Use a bow and arrow.
Water ski.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Take a picture with a 35-mm camera.
Landscape your front yard on a shoestring budget.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Trim your thighs with exercise.
Build bigger biceps.
Care for your compact discs.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a blouse.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Buy toe shoes.
Play soccer.
Register for college.
Write a childrenâs story.
Mow the lawn.
Organize your closet.
Dye your hair.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Playdough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a piñata.
Square dance.
Refinish a front door.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Plan a wedding.
Milk a cow.
Stuff a turkey.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Wash and detail a car.
Decorate a Christmas tree.
Tenderize meat.
Make fudge.
Ride a horse.
Program your vcr.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross stitch.
Get a date.
Break dance.
Make Bar B Que sauce.
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Install sprinklers.
Play football.
Clean carpets.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Decorate a float.
Make Ice cream.
Balance your checkbook.
Program your cell phone.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Surf.
Do the chicken dance.
Plan a baby shower.
Grow a herbal garden.
Wax your car.
Make a paper airplane.
Download or upload files on the computer.
Make an emer

What at home activities can I do with 6yr old with ADHD?

kids tent building kits image

Kelly

My son was just recently diagnosed with ADHD and put on Adderall...NO COMMENTS PLEASE!!! And I saw an amazing difference!!!! He still had his personality, but wasn't so AAHHH with everything he did. But I wanted to know what at home things should I do with him? Any activities, schedules, things like that!

Thanks so much!!!

Answer
I have ADHD and my kids have it too but they take medication while I've just learned to direct my energy. I know what you mean by not so "AHHHH!" We use Ritalin and Focalin and it has helped them so much in terms of focusing and also in helping their self confidence. I do not let them have coffee/caffeine as that just doesn't work for us.

For starters: I would recommend a schedule you stick to consistently (wake up at X time, lunch at X time, snack at X time, bed at X time). Because you're going to be tuning medication and dosings for the next few years (this is totally normal), a distinct and consistent bed time routine is important. Maybe it's bath followed by story or alone time and then tuck in by the parental units. But, always always always have it start and end at the same time.

Secondly, keep him busy to help him direct his energies. Find some physical activities in your community but be aware that not all activities are good for ADHD kids (baseball can be incredibly boring). You may bounce around between sports trying to find the right fit; let him be your guide. Maybe even little kid triathalons and kid 1K races (highly recommend these are they are so much fun for every participant). Stock up on lots of hands on creative or craft work that he's interested in - you'll have to let his preferences guide you but you. I have girls so I'm not going to suggest crafts! They love making friendship bracelets, weaving, and sewing; but it wasn't something they liked right off. My kids have science experiments all over the house as well as architecture kits and building sets. If you have the space, try to get a backyard playground. Try to supplement it with props - maybe tents?

Encourage high creative or imagination play. Stock up on thinking games (like Memory), strategy (Battleship), and other process of duplication or elimination (I think one is called Simon and another is an indoor tag game). Even card games like War; charades is a hoot.
Have a game night once or twice a week but be prepared to play lots of games. Be outside as much as possible doing active things (bikes, walks, runs) during the school nights just to wear him out.

A surprise thing we've found along our way are books on tape (or CD or iPod). They listen to these while they are doing their experiments/weaving and it also marks the official start of 'quiet time' every night. It helps busy minds to have something to latch on to. Highly recommend the entire Harry Potter series (Jim Dale, narrator, is fabulous), Percy Jackson and Olympians series, and The Adventures of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel series.

Kids with ADHD are wonders. You just have to have the energy to lead the way!

what is a good topic for demonstration speech?

starrygirl

i need to show a class a 5 to 9 minute presentation.

Answer
the web page (below) provides: Demonstration Speech Ideas

How To :

Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Make stain-glass.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Stencil tile.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Change oil in your car.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Swing a golf club.
Putt a golf ball.
Pot flowers.
Prune roses.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Splint a broken leg or ankle.
Keep a healthy puppy.
Succeed in an interview.
Hang wallpaper.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Sell an athletic shoe.
Put on scuba gear.
Fillet a fish.
Install a car stereo.
Get a slim waistline.
Play the saxophone.
Apply makeup.
Apply Theater make-up.
Install a dimmer switch.
Make a pumpkin lantern.
Call a turkey.
Play a guitar.
Purchase a new car for the lowest price.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Restore a piece of antique furniture.
Write a resume.
Find a rental home or apartment.
Set a formal dinner table.
Choose car insurance.
Build a bookcase.
Weave a basket.
Hang curtains.
Change a tire on a bike.
Budget your monthly income.
Wrap a gift professionally.
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Administer the Heimlich Maneuver.
Iron clothes.
Use a bow and arrow.
Water ski.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Take a picture with a 35-mm camera.
Landscape your front yard on a shoestring budget.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Trim your thighs with exercise.
Build bigger biceps.
Care for your compact discs.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a blouse.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Buy toe shoes.
Play soccer.
Register for college.
Write a childrenâs story.
Mow the lawn.
Organize your closet.
Dye your hair.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Playdough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a piñata.
Square dance.
Refinish a front door.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Plan a wedding.
Milk a cow.
Stuff a turkey.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Wash and detail a car.
Decorate a Christmas tree.
Tenderize meat.
Make fudge.
Ride a horse.
Program your vcr.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross stitch.
Get a date.
Break dance.
Make Bar B Que sauce.
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Install sprinklers.
Play football.
Clean carpets.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Decorate a float.
Make Ice cream.
Balance your checkbook.
Program your cell phone.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Surf.
Do the chicken dance.
Plan a baby shower.
Grow a herbal garden.
Wax your car.
Make a paper airplane.
Download or upload files on the computer.
Make an emergency kit for your car.
Make an earthquake kit for your house.
Change a flat tire.
Do yoga.
Fit a child on a bicycle.
Choose a bottle of wine for dinner.
Save money clipping coupons.
Polish or shine shoes.
Start a fire in the fireplace.
Plan a romantic date.
Play the games in Las Vegas.
See Disneyland in one day.
Make a swan out of origami.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Make wedding favors.
Ride a bike.
Design a sprinkler system.
Run a garage sale.
Plan a vegetarian meal.
Groom your dog.
Train your dog.
Backpack through Europe.
Remove acoustic ceilings.
Lay bricks.
Create a water garden.
Build a gazebo.
Make your own jelly.
Plan a picnic.
Make a subway sandwich.
Plant seasonal flowers.
Grow and prune a bonsai tree.
Safely view the eclipse.
Make finger paints.
Make a Halloween costume.
Make a rug.
Do needlepoint.
Can peaches.
Clean sparkplugs.
Prune bushes in the shape of animals.
Build a sandcastle.
Make pancakes.
Make a root beer float.
Perm your hair.
Braid hair.
Create a work out schedule.
Accessorize your outfits.
Line dance.
Twirl a baton.
Play the cello.
Fold the American flag.
Make a card house.
Shave your legs.
Trim and wax your mustache.
Clean your silk plants.
Drop kick a soccer ball or a football.
Eat with chopsticks.
Plan an eight course meal.
Play piano.
Read music.
Straighten your hair.
Groom a pig.
Make an omelet.
Build a castle with Legos.

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