Skunks dislike the smell of castor oil. You can easily make a safe and natural skunk deterrent by mixing 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of castor oil, 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of liquid dish detergent, and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water and putting the mixture in a spray bottle or canister. Spray the mixture around a suspected skunk den or any areas where you think skunks are messing around on your property. You can also use capsaicin oil, or hot pepper spray, to deter skunks. However, these sprays can be very irritating to both humans and animals, so take care when using them. Bright, flashing lights are alarming to skunks, and can be an effective deterrent in dens and garden areas and around animal enclosures or trash cans. Look for a light-based animal deterrent and set it up in an area where skunks are active. You can also use repellents that emit loud or high-pitched noises, or even use something like a portable radio to play noise that skunks will find unpleasant. You can buy light and sound-based outdoor animal deterrents online or at most home or garden supply stores. Sprinklers can startle skunks and scare them away. Place a motion-activated sprinkler in an area where skunks are likely to cause trouble, such as next to your vegetable garden. If you happen to catch a skunk in action, you can also try blasting it with a garden hose from a safe distance. Urine-based repellents, usually made with the urine of dogs or coyotes, can also be effective at scaring away skunks. You can buy these repellents online or at a home or garden supply store or sporting goods store. Spray them around suspected dens or in other areas where you want to keep skunks away.  If you choose to use a urine-based repellent, research the company that produces it to make sure they use humane practices when collecting the urine. You may also be able to scare skunks away by sprinkling a little used kitty litter in problem areas, such as around the entrances to dens. Many smells that are designed to appeal to humans are unpleasant to skunks. One...

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Spray castor oil and dish soap in areas where skunks den or forage. Scare skunks away with lights or noisemakers. Try a motion-activated sprinkler to discourage skunks. Use predator urine repellents in areas where skunks live or gather. Place scented soaps or deodorizers around your garden.


Skyshards are new to the Elderscrolls universe. These shards, when collected, will give you a bonus skill point to spend. You'll have to start by searching the world for them. Keep an ear out, as well as an eye. They make a ringing sound and shine very brightly, so they're easy to spot from a distance. Once you see a Skyshard, activate it by clicking on it in order to harness its power. Don't worry if you see someone else at the site: one person absorbing a Skyshard does not stop another from doing the same. Once you have a set of 3, you get a point to spend. Keep track of how many you currently have by checking your Skills and Abilities Menu.

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Seek the Skyshards. Activate the Skyshards. Distribute the skill point.


Slapping it on in the morning and rushing out the door won't give your makeup time to set. After each layer you apply, wait 5 minutes before applying the next one. This will go a long way toward helping your makeup stay in place all day long. Every time you touch your face, you're removing a little bit of makeup and increasing the chances it'll get smudged. Avoiding touching your face with your fingers as much as possible. When it's hot outside, wearing a ton of makeup is never a good idea. As you perspire, your makeup will naturally come off a lot more easily. The best thing to do is wear waterproof eye makeup and go easy on the foundation, rather than fighting to keep it in place all day long. Having your hair brush against your face all day long is a sure way to take off your makeup a little faster. When it's essential for your makeup to stay set all day, go for an updo style that day.

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Take your time applying your makeup. Avoid touching your face during the day. Go lighter during the summer. Wear your hair up more often.


Slapping, waving, and swatting at bees with your hand or an object may irritate them and increase the possibility that you will be stung. If a bee lands on you, it is probably just investigating an odor (or getting water if you are sweating). Remain calm, wait a moment, and soon it will realize that you are not a flower and fly on. If you do not want to wait, then gently brush the bee off of you with a piece of paper, or blow gently at it to encourage it to move on. Bees sometimes swarm. If you see many bees together, or if a swarm flies near you, cover your mouth with your hand or a cloth and quickly but calmly get away.  Swatting at bees is a bad idea, because may aggravate them and increase your chances of being stung. However, you should also not “freeze” in place if you see bees, since that would make them fly to you. Don’t try to get away from bees by hiding in a pool, pond, lake, etc. They may just wait for you to resurface. When a bee stings you, it releases a chemical that may attract other bees. Get away and seek shelter indoors or in a car. Most people will have only a mild reaction to a bee sting, with some swelling and minor pain. Putting ice on a sting can reduce swelling and irritation. Honey bees (unlike bumblebees, wasps and hornets) will leave their stinger in your skin after they sting you. To remove it, gently scrape your fingernail across it. Don’t try to squeeze or pinch it out, as this can just drive the stinger deeper into your skin. If you are stung many, many times, or if you are stung and know that you are allergic to bee stings, you should seek medical assistance as soon as possible to make sure that you are alright. If you see any of the following symptoms, you may be having a severe (potentially life-threatening) allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to bee stings and someone should help you get medical assistance immediately:  Hives, itching, pale or flushed skin Difficulty breathing Swelling of your throat and/or tongue A weak or rapid pulse Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness or...

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Don’t swat at bees. Stay calm if a bee lands on you. Leave the area immediately if you see lots of bees. Leave the area immediately if you are stung. Care for the wound if you are stung. Seek medical attention if the attack was severe.


Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder which can usually be cured but can cause serious health problems if left untreated. In a person suffering from sleep apnea, the throat doesn't maintain its proper shape during sleep, leading to periods of sleep where breathing becomes difficult or even stops entirely. This keeps the body from getting as much oxygen as it needs, leading to interrupted sleep, stress, and extreme drowsiness during the day. If you think you have sleep apnea, talk to your doctor right away to start a treatment plan.  Some of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea are very loud snoring, difficulty breathing during sleep, morning headaches, insomnia, dry throat, and drowsiness during the day.  One of the most common causes of sleep apnea is being overweight or obese, though even thin people can suffer from the disorder. If you are overweight and suffer from sleep apnea, your doctor will probably recommend beginning a weight-loss regimen. Diabetes, a disease which in recent years has become a serious health problem for millions of people in the developed world, can cause fatigue (especially after meals). In fact, some people first discover they are diabetic when they go to the doctor for unexplained fatigue. Diabetes affects a person's ability to regulate her blood sugar levels — fatigue results when a person's blood sugar levels become too low or too high. If you exhibit any of the symptoms of diabetes below, contact your doctor right away — left untreated, diabetes can develop into a very serious condition.  Some of the most common symptoms of diabetes are frequent urination, frequent thirst, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, tingling in the hands or feet, and sweet-tasting urine. Anemia is a disorder of the red blood cells which can cause fatigue and other serious symptoms. In cases of anemia, the body doesn't have enough red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body effectively (or the red blood cells is does have don't function properly), keeping the body from getting the...

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Know the signs of sleep apnea. Know the signs of diabetes. Know the signs of anemia. Know the signs of depression. Know the types of medications that can cause fatigue. Consult a doctor immediately for more serious causes of fatigue.


Sleep deprivation has many negative health effects, and could be the deciding factor in whether or not you pass your test. Sleep deprivation can hurt your ability to concentrate, reason, solve problems, and can even make you more forgetful than usual. Having a routine can make the day of your test feel like any other, which can help reduce test anxiety and stress. Be consistent with your routine and eventually your routine will become a comforting series of events.  Your routine shouldn't be shorter than 10 minutes, but shouldn't be too much longer than 30 minutes. You can make a mental checklist of things you need part of your routine, which will help you remember important items on the day of your test. Hunger can make you distracted, which can hurt your performance on the test. Protein rich foods, like eggs, nuts, yogurt, and cheese, can improve your mental sharpness. Where carbs are concerned, stick to complex carbs, like whole grain products, brown rice, and whole rye to name a few. These will keep your glucose levels stable throughout the day and help you do your best on the test. Eating too much can leave you feeling drowsy or lethargic, both physically and mentally. This can lead to lower test scores than you would expect. To prevent yourself from overeating, you might want to plan out several healthy snack leading up to your test, like some fruit, whole grain toast, and eggs for breakfast, followed by a granola bar snack an hour before your noontime test. An itchy tag or constricting waist band might also distract you while test taking. Remember, this test is about your mental ability, not your fashion ability. Choose clothing that breathes well and fits comfortably. You may want to dress in layers in case your testing location has poor temperature control. Even in the summer, sub-arctic AC temps can lead to discomfort and lower scores. Be careful not to overdo it! Fatigue can hurt your test taking abilities, but light exercise before your test can work out jitters and improve the flow of oxygen to...

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Get plenty of rest. Plan a pre-exam routine. Eat a healthy meal before your test. Eat in moderation. Dress comfortably. Exercise before your test.


Sleep is a key component. You need at the minimum seven to eight or nine hours of sleep. Put yourself to sleep early every night. Take naps or siesta time now and then. You deserve it. This not only helps you to stay in shape, but clears your mind for thinking straight, gives you decent breaks from work and study and builds your stamina. Keep your body in shape. Work out, but do not go overboard. Start jogging or lifting weights slowly and get into your own cardio routine. Since what makes your stomach feel good or bad can be quite personal, learn by listening to your body. Cook food in batches, then assign portions for freezing. This gives you more time during the week to do other things you enjoy than just cooking; it also ensures that the food choices you make are healthy, even when you are tired.

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Get plenty of sleep. Get plenty of exercise. Eat healthy, good food, vegetables, fruits, anything that doesn't make your stomach hurt a lot.


Sleep is crucial for your mental and physical health, and not getting enough can make your depression worse. When you’re in college, it can be hard to get the sleep you need. Most young adults need 7-9 hours of sleep a night to be at their healthiest.  Schedule time for sleep the same way you would for studying and other obligations. Try to create a consistent schedule for when you go to bed and when you wake up. Make sure that you have some downtime before you go to bed every night. Spend a little time doing something peaceful, like reading a book, taking a warm shower, or doing a little meditation. Avoid using your phone or computer right before going to bed, since the light from the screen can make it more difficult for you to fall asleep. Eating and drinking the right things can boost your mood, help you concentrate, and help you sleep better. It is also important to avoid foods and drinks that can aggravate symptoms of depression.  Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B12 and folates, like lentils, almonds, spinach, chicken, and fish. Make sure you are getting enough vitamin D, which is often added to milk, juices, and breakfast cereals. Eat plenty of fish, or look for foods fortified with omega-3 fatty acids. Avoid foods that are high in refined sugars, like sugary desserts and sodas. Avoid drinking too much caffeine. While it can temporarily boost your energy, it can also disrupt your sleep cycle and make you feel nervous or irritable. While having a drink or two with your friends now and then can be a fun way to socialize and blow off steam, drinking too much alcohol can have a negative impact on your mood and your health. Excessive drinking can leave you feeling sick and tired, disrupt your sleep, and make your depression symptoms worse. It can also lead to more serious health problems, including liver disease, gastrointestinal problems, and cardiovascular disease. If you feel that your drinking is having a serious impact on your health, your relationships, or your ability to do your work, or if you...

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Get plenty of sleep. Maintain a healthy diet. Avoid excessive alcohol. Get plenty of exercise. Spend time doing things you enjoy.


Sleep is one of the best beauty treatments in the world. The night before your first day, avoid watching TV or being on a phone or computer for at least an hour before you go to bed, and make sure you go to bed in comfortable clothing. This will help you get the best night of sleep you can possibly get, which will help minimize or avoid dark circles, heavy eye bags, or wan skin.  If you have trouble sleeping, you can try some peppermint or jasmine tea to relax. Lavender oil can also help you get to sleep--and stay that way. rning before. Taking a shower will make sure you are looking and smelling your best. After you’ve showered, put on lotion and deodorant to keep yourself looking and feeling fresh.  If you are prone to night sweating or are nervous about having a bad hair day, try to shower the morning of your first day. Showering the night before is great if you are prone to waking up late or running behind. If you are showering in the morning, make sure to put on deodorant when you're done. You don't want to be known as the smelly person. . Whether your hair is short or long, style it in a way that makes you feel confident and strong. Take note of the weather, as well. If it is extremely windy outside, for instance, you might want to put your hair up. If it is due to be rainy, you may want to just let it sit naturally. at yourself and others. The last step to looking great is giving yourself a smile, and sharing that smile with your peers. A smile is the surest way to appear smart, kind, and confident, and can not only draw others to you, but can also improve your mood and mental state in a matter of minutes.

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Get a good night’s sleep.  the night or morning before. Fix your hair Smile


Sleep plays an important role in preventing migraines and lessening their severity, according to a number of studies. Sleep regularly and get the right number of hours of sleep for your body. For most people, that means around eight hours of sleep a night.  If you're having trouble falling asleep, try to be sure to wind down hours before bedtime. Put away computer screens, start dimming lights, and don't do anything that's very stimulating, like watching exciting TV. . Exercise can lessen the pain of a migraine and also lessen the frequency of migraines in general. A recent study has shown that 40 minutes of cardio exercise, three times a week is just as effective as medicine and relaxation techniques in helping prevent the onset of migraines. However, migraines can be triggered by exercise if you're not used to it. Start with light exercise and exercise regularly. Once your body is accustomed to it, you can use a light walk or jog to relieve your pain and even prevent pain in the future. . If you regularly consume caffeine, your habit could be causing your problem. Caffeine paradoxically both causes and relieves headaches. The caffeine paradox is caused by the addiction and withdrawal, since caffeine causes migraine by provoking nervous adaptation to caffeine. This renders the patient susceptible to headache if caffeine dosing is delayed, and caffeine then relieves migraine by reversing caffeine withdrawal. If you use caffeine, caffeine withdrawal cannot be ruled out as a possible cause of your migraines. The logical strategy is to assume caffeine is the likely culprit, and to wean yourself from caffeine. Study which foods may be triggering your migraines. In some cases, migraines have be reduced 30 – 50% by removing all triggers from the diet.  You should try to identify a migraine-trigger food before you eat it. Find out triggers, which include chocolate, cheese, alcohol, and citrus fruits,  if you know the trigger,  avoid that food, drink or element. If you aren't sure if food is triggering you, keep a...

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Get regular and adequate sleep. Get regular exercise Stop drinking coffee Avoid triggering foods. Test light triggers. Keep a headache diary.


Sleep will not only make you look good and feel refreshed but will also boost your concentration level. If you know you have a test at the end of the year, then ask the teacher what you need to do to get the highest grade (or level for you Muggles) and then study all of the time until you are certain this is correct. Make sure to this for all of your lessons.

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Study a lot of the time but don't forget to sleep! Study for weeks in advance.


Sleep with your hair in a two-strand twist overnight, and gently unravel each twist the next morning. Shake your head from side to side to loosen the coils. Use a little coconut oil if your hair is dry, but pat it gently over your hair to keep it in a puffy shape. This is a cute, casual alternative to your twisted look.  With this look, your hair is still curly and coiled, but the twists look relaxed and loose rather than tightly wrapped. If you did your twists when your hair was damp, you need to allow your hair to dry completely before unraveling your twists. You can also leave your hair in two-strand twists for 2-3 days for tight, kinky coils. For a simple, classy look, grasp all of your twists at the crown of your head, and secure them using an elastic hair tie. Make sure your coils are all smooth and flat at the top of your head. This is an easy style great for casual day-to-day looks.  For example, tie up your hair when running errands or grabbing lunch with friends. This is also a great way to keep your hair out of the way while exercising. Pull all of your twists back, and grip them at the crown of your head. Wrap a hair tie around your hair, but leave the ends secured in the elastic rather than pulling the hair all the way through. You can wrap 1 of your twists around the base of the bun for a cute touch. This is a simple, traditional style that looks great for work or for going out on a date.

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Unravel each section to create a twist-out look. Tie your twists into a ponytail for a simple updo. Wrap your twists into a bun for an elegant evening style.


Sleeping in a hot room is a recipe for twisted sheets and feverish dreams, whereas a cool, dark environment will help you to fall asleep faster and sleep better. The optimal temperature for sleeping is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius (65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit), so turn down the thermostat and snuggle under the covers.  Of course, it won't be easy to fall asleep if your room is frigid, so find a temperature that works for you, just try to err on the cool side. Remember that it's better to pile on the blankets in a cold room than to kick off the covers in a hot room. If you suffer from hot flashes or night sweats, there are other things you can do to keep yourself cool. Consider investing in a cooling mattress pad and some moisture-wicking sheets to keep body temperature down and draw sweat from the skin. Darkness helps your brain to process the fact that it's time for sleep, causing it to release hormones that induce sleepiness. If you have too much light in your bedroom, or stare at a screen for too long before turning in, this can delay the release of these hormones and prevent you from falling asleep. To combat this, keep your bedroom as dark as you possibly can and turn off all electronics at least an hour before bed.  Avoid having a light up clock in your bedroom. Knowing that it's 3 A.M. and you're still wide awake is not going to help the situation. It will simply increase your anxiety and make falling asleep even less likely.  Avoid installing a television or games console in your bedroom and try not to bring your laptop to bed. You want your brain to identify your bedroom as a place of peace and sleep, not one of work and play. Turn off your cell phone or at least put it on 'do not disturb' mode. If it's sitting on your bedside table, the temptation to check your emails, your Facebook page, or even the time will keep you awake. Make sure you have at least 15-30 minutes of no technology use. If you find your bed uncomfortable, it's hardly a wonder that you have trouble getting to sleep. Consider...

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Keep your bedroom cool. Turn off all lights and electronic equipment. Make sure your pillows and mattress are comfortable. Lightly fragrance your bedroom with essential oils. Make your bedroom a noise-free zone.


Sleeping is one of the most effective ways to help your body heal when you are sick. When you are healthy, you need about 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Aim to get at least a couple of extra hours when you are sick. Sleep can help your body repair itself.  If you have a cough or cold, it can be difficult to sleep. Try propping yourself up and sleeping at an angle. You'll breathe more easily, which will help you rest. Try sleeping alone. When you are sick, you might toss and turn more. Ask your partner to move to the guest room for the night. You need your space, and the extra peace and quiet will help you get the rest you need. When you are sick, your body is using more water than usual. For example, if you have a fever, you might be sweating out part of your water supply. If you have diarrhea or are vomiting, you are also losing fluids. Your body will have a hard time healing if you don't replenish your lost fluid. Make sure to increase hydration when you are sick.  Water is a great choice, but sometimes other fluids taste or feel better when you are sick. You could try some hot tea with ginger, for example, to settle an upset stomach. Juice and warm soups are also great for staying hydrated. Healthy foods can help your body heal when you are sick. Eating something that tastes good can also boost your mood. Eat nutritious foods when you are sick. If someone else can do the cooking, even better.  Chicken soup can actually make you feel better. Not only will the broth keep you hydrated, but the warmth can reduce congestion. Honey is an excellent way to soothe a sore throat. Try adding some to tea or yogurt. Spicy foods can help loosen up the mucus that causes congestion. It is also a good choice for taste buds that are dull from a stuffy nose. Try eating a Mexican soup or some spicy tomato juice. It's important to eat even if your stomach is upset. If nothing sounds appetizing, try to at least eat some crackers. The starch will help soak up the extra stomach acid your body is producing. Medicines can work...

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Get some rest. Stay hydrated. Eat right. Take medications. Try home remedies.


Sleeping on one side of your body is known to be one of the most comfortable positions and one of the most common. To make this position more comfortable, try putting a pillow between your bent legs. Slide the pillow between your knees and keep the pillow in place as you lay down on your side. This can help to protect your lower back and take the strain off your neck as you sleep. If you are pregnant, sleeping on your side is the ideal position. Sleeping on your left side will help increase the blood and nutrients that reach your baby. Putting a pillow between your legs can make sleeping on your side more comfortable when you are pregnant. A pillow under your abdomen may also help to support your back. Though you may be tempted to stack several pillows under your neck, sleeping with a single pillow under your neck can ensure your neck is not strained when you sleep. Try sleeping with one semi-firm pillow under your head when you sleep on your side. Having a pillow that is too soft or fluffy can make your neck feel unsupported and sore in the morning.  If you are used to sleeping with two pillows under your head, go for two thin pillows. This will ensure your neck is not too raised when you sleep. You can also try using a wedge shaped pillow to elevate your upper body. This is especially helpful if you suffer from heartburn. Doing this can end up making your lower back curl forward and lead to spinal issues in the future. Try sleeping with a pillow between your knees instead for better back and spinal support. If you are pregnant, hugging a pillow to your chest when you sleep can help you feel more comfortable sleeping on your side. You may invest in a full body pillow that you can fit between your legs and hug to your chest for extra comfort.

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Put a pillow between your legs. Rest your head on a single pillow. Avoid hugging a pillow to your chest when you sleep.


Sleepless nights can make eye bags heavier and worsen wrinkles around your eyes. If you have trouble sleeping, drink less caffeine before bedtime, avoid stating at phone or laptop screens, or try other treatments for insomnia. Plan to avoid caffeinated beverages and electronic screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime. When your skin is dry, it looks more aged and any wrinkles can look accentuated. Drink water through the day to keep your skin soft and plump. How much water you drink per day depends on a variety of factors. As a general rule, however, aim for 8 8-oz glasses (0.23 L) of water per day. Both of these can keep your skin supple and reduce bags under your eyes. Introduce foods rich in these vitamins to reduce wrinkles around your eyes or ask your doctor about taking an omega-3 or vitamin E supplement. Do not add new supplements to your diet without asking your doctor—when in doubt, eating vitamin-rich foods is safer.  Foods high in vitamin E include almonds, swiss chard, mustard greens, spinach, eggs, kale, hazelnuts, avocado, broccoli, papaya, and olives.  Foods high in omega-3 include flaxseeds, walnuts, salmon, beef, soybeans, tofu, shrimp, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and sardines.  How much vitamin E and omega-3 you need a day varies, but the average adult should aim for 15mg of vitamin E and 1.1 g of omega-3. Cigarettes lessen the oxygen levels reaching your skin cells, and alcohol can cause skin inflammation. Both can age your skin and deepen the lines in your face. Reducing your alcohol and cigarette intake can soften your skin and may reduce eye wrinkles.

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Get 8 hours of sleep every night. Drink 8 8-oz (0.23 L) glasses of water each day. Include omega-3 and vitamin E in your diet. Quit smoking and drinking alcohol.


Slice fresh strawberries thinly and place them on top of the frosting in a pattern or randomly. Brush with seedless jam.  You can substitute the strawberries for fresh mango, banana, or any softer fruit you desire. If you're using fresh fruit, add it at the last minute. If the fruit is wet, it could cause the frosting to move or melt slightly. Sprinkles are a fun way to make a colorful confetti cake. You can also add a pinch of sprinkles to your cake batter before baking. Sprinkle a handful of mini marshmallows on top of the cake for a super sweet addition. Dust the marshmallows with a pinch of powdered sugar. If you want a chocolate cake with some crunch, break your favorite candy bar into small pieces and drop some on top of the cake. You could sprinkle chocolate chips instead. Coconut can be baked in a cake or used to decorate it too. It's a healthier version than sugar sprinkles or sweets and looks great on a cake. Cover the cake in a light frosting and then press coconut into it. Coconut is so light it can be added to many cakes, from lighter flavors like vanilla and lemon to richer cakes like chocolate and carrot cake. You can cover the whole cake, top to bottom or you can sprinkle some on top of the cake. If you're making a chocolate cake, sweet pecans be a good match.

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Decorate with fresh fruit. Add some sprinkles. Pack on the sweets. Add extra chocolate. Press in coconut shavings. Dust the cake with nuts.


Slice off 1 to 2 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) pieces of the pudding. Fry the slices in a hot pan for 2 minutes on each side, or until the exterior is crispy. Black pudding is made of oatmeal, pork fat, and blood. You can also get white pudding, which is just made of oatmeal and pork fat. Both puddings have a grainy texture, and the black pudding usually tastes a bit coppery. Trim away the fat and membrane from the kidney and cut it in half lengthwise. Add the kidney sections to your hot pan, and cook them for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.  They’re done when the outsides are slightly browned and the insides are still pink. If you want to check the internal temperature of the kidney, it should be in the 150 to 160 °F (66 to 71 °C) range once it has finished cooking. Add enough butter or oil to the hot pan so that there is a thin layer of the liquid. Put 2 to 3 kippers into the pan, and poach the fish for 5 minutes. Spoon the cooked kippers out of the liquid, flake them over your eggs, or serve them whole on the side of your plate. You’ll find canned kippers at your local grocery store, though you can sometimes buy them fresh or frozen, too. Button or portobello mushrooms are the most popular additions to the fry-up, but you could also use chanterelle or shiitake mushrooms. Take 4 to 5 mushrooms, rinse away any dirt, and add them to a hot pan. Cook them for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip them over and cook them for another 3 to 4 minutes. Don’t flip or stir the mushrooms often, as this will make them release more moisture and could make them soggy. Hash browns, oven fries, mashed potatoes, shredded potatoes—you can add whatever style of potato you like best to your breakfast. Either bake the potatoes in the oven, or fry them in a hot pan, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Leftover potatoes are great to quickly fry up and add to your dish.

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Fry up some black pudding to add to your plate. Add a fried kidney for a tender, protein filled option. Poach 2 to 3 kippers in your pan if you like fish. Add a handful of mushrooms to add a savory element to your plate. Prepare a side of potatoes to add a starchy element to your breakfast.


Slice open the peppers and remove the seeds, stem, and white inner flesh. Heat a dry skillet and toast the peppers for about 30 seconds on each side, until dark spots begin to appear. You can skip this step and use chili powder instead, but whole dried chili peppers give a much better flavor.  Do not touch your eyes until you've washed your hands thoroughly. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin. If you like extra-spicy, chili, set aside some of the seeds and add them once the chili is cooking. Submerge in 1 cup (240 mL) of hot water, not boiling water, for 5–10 minutes. Puree the peppers and water in a blender and set them aside for now. If you think you'll use them again, you can make a large batch in advance. For maximum flavor, soak for 30 minutes and simmer in oil, covered, for another 20 minutes. . Add the beef to a hot frying pan and cook until brown. Stir occasionally and break it into even-sized pieces with a wooden spoon. For best results, brown in small batches, so most of the beef can touch the pan surface. This will take a few minutes per batch. Use a nonstick pan, or nonstick cooking spray. Add the diced onions to the hot pan and cook until translucent, about five minutes. Combine chili pepper puree, beef, and onions in a large pot. The larger and heavier the pot, the better the meat texture will be. Add the chicken or beef stock, beer, cumin, a grind of pepper, and several pinches of salt.  If food has stuck to the frying pan, deglaze it with some of the stock and add it to the chili. Red ale or stout is a good choice. Replace with more stock for a nonalcoholic version; otherwise, about 25% of the alcohol will remain. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered until the meat is tender and the chili is thick, 45–60 minutes. Stir occasionally. For extra flavor, instead cover with a slightly ajar lid and cook for up to 3 hours. This makes a thicker, less greasy chili. Add the corn flour to a bowl and spoon in some of the chili broth. Stir until it forms a paste, then pour it into the chili. Stir...

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Cut and toast the dried chili peppers. Soak the peppers in hot water. Brown ground chuck in a large frying pan Cook the onions until translucent. Combine chili ingredients in a large saucepan. Simmer until the meat is tender. Mix in corn flour paste (optional). Adjust spices and serve. Finished.


Slice the meat into 1/4-inch (6.35-mm) strips, cutting it against the grain.  If the resulting strips are still larger than bite-size, cut them in half to divide the length. The grain refers to the direction in which the muscle fibers in the beef are aligned, and it can be spotted by examining your steak for fine lines. Cutting with the grain means will result in tough, stringy steak, while cutting against it will make the steak more tender.  If you cannot find flank steak, look for top sirloin, beef round, or chuck steaks, instead. Steaks marked "for swissing" will also work. Mix these five ingredients together in a large bowl with a tight lid. Continue stirring until the cornstarch thickens up the marinade.  If you do not have rice wine, you could also use rice wine vinegar, dry sherry, or cooking sherry. If you do not have minced garlic, you could also use 1/4 tsp (1 ml) garlic powder, instead. Place the steak in the bowl with the marinade and toss gently to coat. Let sit for 10 to 30 minutes.  There should be just enough liquid to cover the pieces of steak. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator as the steak marinates.

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Cut the steak into slices. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, rice wine, and minced garlic. Let the steak marinate.


Slice the plums in half around the pit, working with a small, sharp knife. Pull the halves apart, remove the pit, and discard the pit. Make sure you work with a knife small enough to handle. A large knife is not appropriate for cutting plums. Do not use a baking pan to make prunes in the oven. A lot of juices will leak from the plums during the drying process. If plums are on a baking pan, they will stick to this surface. Instead, use an oven rack. Make sure to space the plums evenly on the oven rack. If the plums are touching, this may affect the dehydration process. As the process can make a mess on the bottom of your oven, consider setting something down to catch the drippings. Some people find success laying a single sheet of foil on the bottom of the oven. However, the foil may melt and it does not work for gas ovens. You could try lining a baking tray with foil and setting that under the plums. You should set the oven as low as possible. For most ovens, that is 200 degrees Fahrenheit. If your oven is different, simply set the oven to the lowest possible temperature. Make sure to place the oven rack in the oven slowly. You do not want to knock the plums around. You should flip the plums every few hours so they dry out evenly. You should also check on how the dehydration process is coming along. You want your prunes to be slightly soft and juicy, while also being dry to the point of having a wrinkled, dark appearance. This also depends on personal preference. Some people prefer prunes slightly dryer while some prefer them juicier. Do not remove the prunes until they're at your desired state. While most prunes will be ready at this point, vigilant checking is important. Some prunes will be ready sooner than 8 hours, and some will need a little more time. The prunes will probably be ready at slightly different rates. Remove them as needed.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Cut your plums and remove the pits. Place the plums directly on the oven rack. Set the plums in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the plums every few hours. Heat your prunes for around 8 hours.


Slices or pieces of fruits and vegetables like potatoes and apples work well for this purpose. Potatoes are an especially good option as they take a bit longer to mold and dry out.  Don’t put any water in the container. Mealworms will crawl into a water dish and end up drowning. Use the fruit and vegetables as a source of moisture and water. Switch out dried or molded pieces of fruit and vegetables for fresh ones as needed. You will need to add more food to the container as the worms consume it, but you don’t need to actually change all of the bedding until a few weeks have passed. Keep an eye on it to make sure no mold is growing, and that there is no foul odor. You can use a sifter to gently separate the worms from the bedding when you need to change it, or even when you need to remove the worms for any other reason. If you notice the moist food you provided is making the bedding too wet or damp, change it out for something else. If your container has a lid and you notice the lid is collecting condensation, your container has a bit too much moisture. Try to let a little more air in.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use moist foods to provide the worms with water. Change the food/bedding every few weeks. Use fruits and vegetables that are less likely to get soggy.


Slide a roll of wrapping paper onto the rod, then place the rod between 2 shelves or walls. Repeat the process with rolls of ribbon, then place it below or above the wrapping paper.  Stagger the rods. The lower rod should be closer to you, while the upper rod should be further back and closer to the wall. Maximize your craft storage by hanging baskets from the rods. Place items like scissors or tape into these baskets. You will need 2 rods for each row of shoes. Place 1 rod towards the back of the closet, about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) from the wall. Place the second rod about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) below it, and towards the front of the closet. Set your shoes on top of the rods, with the toes pointing forward.  The exact distance between the rods depends on the length of your shoes. The smaller your shoes are, the closer together the rods should be. If your shoes have heels, you can create a steeper angle between the 2 rods, because the heels will hold onto the first rod. Add some S-shaped shower hooks onto a tension rod, then place the rod into your closet. Use the hooks to hang things like scarves, bags, or necklaces.  If you are using scarves, you can hang them directly onto the rod without hooks. Keep them in place with slipknots. A slipknot is where you fold a scarf in half, tuck the folded end behind a rod to make a loop, then pull the tails through the loop to tighten the knot. Place a shelving unit into the middle of your closet, right against the back wall. Place a tension rod to the left of the shelf, near the top, and a second rod towards the middle. Repeat this with another set of rods to the right of the shelf.  Use the shelf to store folded garments, like jeans and T-shirts. Use the rods to hang nicer garments, like blazers and dress shirts. How much space you leave between the tension rods depends on the length of your clothes. Hang them high enough so that the hems of your clothes don't bunch up. The width of the shelving unit is up to you, but something that's about one-third the...

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Use a tension rod to store rolls of paper or ribbon. Put several rods into a closet and use them as a shoe rack. Use a tension rod to display your scarves, bags, or jewelry. Maximize your closet storage with tension rods and shelving units. Add a tension rod to your bath or shower to store extra products.


Slide a slip knot onto a size L (8.0 mm) crochet hook and ch 6. Sc the second stitch from the hook. Then, sc into every stitch across the row. When you get to the end, ch 1 and turn the work. through each back loop (sc blo) for every row. To sc blo, insert your hook into the back of the stitch instead of the front loop and work a sc stitch. Crochet through the back of every stitch for the row. Continue to ch 1 and turn the work before you sc blo into each stitch across the row. Repeat this pattern until the cuff is long enough to fit across the bottom of 1 panel. Then, tie off the yarn and weave in the tail. Repeat this pattern to crochet 2 short cuffs that will go at the small ends of the sleeves. Work each cuff until it's as long as the sleeve ending is wide. Then, cut the yarn and thread it onto a tapestry needle before you weave it into the fabric. For example, if your sleeve is 5 inches (13 cm) wide, make the cuff 5 inches (13 cm) long.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use a size L hook to ch 6 for a cuff. SC Crochet the cuff until it's as long as your sweater panel is wide. Make 2 cuffs for the sleeves.


Slide around the side of the base to avoid the tag.  Be aware that this slide takes some practice. Practice this slide until you can touch the base without sliding past it. Don’t slide directly into the base. Slide towards the outside of the base. Make sure to do the following:  Make sure to grab the base with your left hand as you slide past. Drag your left hand across home plate instead of grabbing it. Shift your body weight to your left leg. Keep the following in mind:  Try to get the umpire’s attention if he doesn’t see you right away. Make sure to be ready for the next play after you stand up.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Do this slide if you want to avoid getting tagged. Start your slide 2 to 3 steps away from the base. Finish your slide by sliding past the base. Don’t stand up until the umpire calls you safe.


Slide one washer onto a long bolt, slipping it all the way down to the head of the bolt. The exact size necessary will vary depending on the thickness of each fan stave, but generally, a 3-inch (7.6-cm) bolt will work well. Locate the single hole at the base of the stave. Insert the bolt through this hole so that the decorated rhinestone side of the stave faces the head of the bolt. The feathered side of the stave should face up and away from the bolt head. Place the remaining staves on the bolt, sliding two washers in between each pair of staves. Make sure that there is at least one washer at the end of the bolt following the twelfth and final stave.  All staves should face the same direction on the bolt. If there is a considerable amount of excess space at the end of the bolt, you can add more than one washer to the end following the final stave. For the sake of consistency, you may wish to add a few extra in between the bolt head and the first stave, too. Doing so will require you to remove all of the washers and staves on the bolt and redoing the construction from scratch. Using your fingers, screw a hexagonal locking nut onto the end of the bolt, following the final stave and final washer.This locking nut will hold the construction together.  You may need to use a pair of pliers to hold the nut while using a screwdriver to tighten the bolt into it. A tight fit will allow the fan to stay open more securely, but a loose fit will make it easier to open and close your fan. You may need to experiment a bit with the tightness of the locking nut until the staves reach the level of tension you desire.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Slide a washer onto the bolt. Place the first stave. Alternate staves and washers. Attach the locking nut.


Slide the levers onto the handlebars and orient them in a position that’s comfortable for you. Tighten the levers with the appropriate Allen wrench. You have flexibility with the lever positioning, so take your time and move them around into different positions until you find the most comfortable one before tightening them up. Try sliding the levers closer or farther apart to separate your hands more or bring them closer together. You can also rotate the levers on the handles to see how you like them oriented. First, lubricate the brake mounts, which are the little bolts sticking out from the front of the forks. Then, slide one brake arm onto the brake mount, followed by the spring. Loosely tighten the spring bolt with your fingers to ensure the brake arm is in place against the mount. Repeat on the other side. Make sure you install the proper brake arms on the proper side of the bike. Insert the head of the cable into the lever, leaving the barrel adjuster (the screw mechanism that allows you to control tension) on the lever. Run the cable over the top of the crossbar, down the length of the fork to the wheel, and around the front of the fork and into the brake arm. Make sure the cable isn’t so tight that it’s wrapped tightly around the fork, but also not so loose that it will rub against the tire. Use wire cutters to make a notch in the cable where it needs to be cut (where it feeds into the brake arm). Pull out the inside cable and cut the outer housing with wire cutters where you made the notch. Feed the inner cable back through the housing. Connect the cable to the brake arm and tighten the bolts. Tighten one side at a time. Loosen the spring bolt with an Allen wrench. Once it’s loosened, adjust the tension with a crescent wrench. When you’ve set the tension, use the Allen wrench to tighten the bolt again while holding it in place with the crescent wrench. As you adjust the tension, continue testing the brakes to ensure that they are applying pressure evenly. Hold the brake pad steady and loosen the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Install the levers. Install the front brake arms. Run your cable. Cut and install the cable. Adjust the spring tension. Adjust the brake pads.


Slide the nose of the ring-opening jewelry pliers into the closed ring. Position the tool so that its opening lines up with the bead or ball of the captive ring. Apply a slight amount of pressure until the captive ring is no longer moveable.  Specialty pliers labeled for use with captive rings are your best option, followed by generic ring expanding pliers. If you have no other option, needle nose pliers will also work well enough. Consider covering the pliers with cloth medical tape before using them with your captive ring. Doing so can prevent the tool from scratching jewelry. The tape also adds traction, making it easier to hold the pieces in place. Use the index finger and thumb of your free hand to grab the captive ring bead. Or, you can use a ball grabber tool to reach out to the captive bead. Placing a slight amount of pressure on the ring pliers will cause the ball to become loose. Make sure to grab it with your free hand before it falls. Be very careful with the amount of pressure that you apply with the pliers or you will risk altering the shape of your ring. Continuing to use your pliers, or switching to your hands if you prefer, slide one open end of the ring into the piercing. Continue gliding the ring through the piercing until the center of the ring rests inside.  If the gap is not wide enough for you to maneuver the ring into the piercing, you should use your pliers to expand the opening further. Expand the ring only as much as absolutely needed to avoid warping the shape. For heavier gauges, you should only expand the opening instead of twisting it. The opening of the ring should be positioned directly across from the piercing. If you feel friction or discomfort when you insert the ring, support the skin around the piercing using your fingers. Using your hands or a ball grabber tool, line the bead up so that the dimples on either side are aligned with the open ends of the ring. Rest one side of the ring in one of these dimples. With heavier gauges, it is very difficult to snap the bead in...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Insert the pliers into the ring. Grab the ball. Insert the ring into the piercing. Place the ball in position. Close the ring using pliers.


Slide your hands over their upper-chest area. Rubs massage oil between your hands. This is an acupressure point in the middle of the tendons on either side of the base of their neck. It’s a center for tension that feels good when massaged. However, only work on it for a minute as massaging it any longer could lead to a headache. This is the indentation below their collarbone, as this is an erogenous zone. Press the clavicle gently with your thumb and forefinger. Move to the center of their breastbone, right over their heart. Feel for the dimple in the bone. This acupressure point is called the Sea of Tranquility, which is an intense relaxation trigger. Press it with your fingers and feel tension ease from your partner’s chest. Pour some oil on their chest and use a connecting stroke, or a long, fluid flat handed rub, to move from over their nipples. Pinch the nub lightly and roll the flesh between your thumb and index finger. Do not rub or twist their nipples too hard as this is a sensitive area. Have them lay down on their back and place a pillow under their head. Check in to make sure they are feeling good and are ready for the last part of the massage session: a massage of the neck and head. As you come back to their shoulders, gently use the backs of your hands to continue stroking your partner’s neck and under their chin. Make small pressure circles, using the pads of your thumbs, either side of the spine to the base of the skull.  Never touch the spine itself: it's uncomfortable and can cause injury. Do not wrap your hands around the front of your partner’s neck, as this could be uncomfortable. Avoid putting any pressure on the indentation behind their eyes, just above their jawline. This area, if pressed on, can cause facial paralysis so steer clear of it. Where their neck meets their skull, you will find little hollows in the bone. There hollows are acupressure points and little known erogenous zones. Put your fingers on the hollows and gradually increase pressure, but do not press too hard. Take the...

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Fold the top towel down to expose their chest and neck. Focus on the Shoulder Well. Massage their clavicle. Stimulate their nipples. Move to a position behind your partner's head. Make long, smooth strokes from their waist up to their shoulders. Massage around their shoulders and up to the back of their neck. Run your hands up their neck lightly and cup their head in your hands. Rub their temples and their forehead. Finish the massage.


Sliding to the right extends the distance of your Tinder search. Sliding to the left reduces the radius.  For example, a person’s personal settings might be set at 35 miles. It's more than enough for most people. That means you will be matched only with people currently within that circle around you. With the preferences panel open, you have access to general controls. Second from the bottom is a slider labeled "Search Distance." Adjust the slider bar to suit your preferences, and hit "done" at the top right corner of the screen. Slide the icon under "Maximum Distance" to the desired search range between 1 to 100 miles. Tinder was among the first “swiping apps,” where the user uses a swiping motion to choose between the photos of other users.  Tinder uses swipe right for potentially good matches and swipe left on a photo to move to the next one.  Here’s why you might want to frequently change your search distance. Let’s say, for example, that you are at the gym and want to find people who are active (or if you are at a show.) Set the radius as small as possible and then expand to 3 miles. The reason you need to set a search range is to screen out potential matches who live too far away from you. Most people use Tinder to meet people who live near them or who are simply in the area they are at. You’re less likely to get people interested in you with too far of a radius because most people don’t go on Tinder looking for long-distance relationships.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Change the distance slider. Swipe with Tinder.


Slightly shift your weight to the foot hidden from the audience.  You will be balancing on this leg, but the trick is to do so without being obvious. Otherwise, the illusion of floating will be ruined.   As you shift your weight feel free to explain that you are about to perform a levitation. By talking to your audience, you can divert attention to your face and off of your feet. You can be as creative as you want when explaining your levitation. Perhaps you spin a tale of studying Buddhism in a monastery in the mountains. Through your meditation, you learned the art of levitation. Don’t lift your foot just yet. Raising your arms will give you an upward motion that will make it look like you are about to float.  By raising your arms slowly before lifting your feet, you draw your audience’s focus up and away from your feet. You also start building suspense. Move your arms slowly and feel free to go up and down as if you’re trying to draw air upward. Think of this motion like a bird flapping its wings in slow motion. Let your upper body rise and fall with your arms for more effect. Slowly begin to raise the foot a little off the ground to begin floating.   You can start to raise it and then put it back down for more suspense, or if you need to adjust your balance. Raise your front foot about 1 inch (25 mm) off the ground. If you raise it too high you will expose your back foot and ruin the illusion. As you raise your foot, angle the edge of it facing the audience down slightly to keep a cover over your back foot. Even though you will be wearing shoes, extend and point your toes upward. As you balance and raise your audience facing foot a little higher, come off the heel of your back foot.  Try to balance on the outside edge of your back foot, near the ball. Raise the toes of your back foot as well. By raising your heel and toes you allow space underneath most of your back foot. This will help the illusion to be more convincing, especially if the audience has any view of both feet.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Shift your weight. Slowly begin raising your arms. Raise your audience facing foot. Lift the heel of your back foot.


Slip on your safety gloves, which are especially important for non-venomous but snappy snakes. Sturdy boots can also be a good idea, since there is always some risk involved in handling a snake. For instance, if the snake gets onto the ground and becomes fearful or aggressive, it could bite your feet. You should only use tongs once you have experience with them because you can hurt the snake. Apply the tongs just below the neck of the snake, using your snake hook to support the back of the snake. Make sure that you do not apply the tongs near the snake's neck, however, as this can injure the snake. Keep the snake safely away from your body so that the snake cannot strike you. Use the lightest amount of pressure possible so that you don't injure the snake. Hold one hand a third of the way down the body and the other hand under the last quarter, so that you are supporting the whole body. Support the snake with both hands. If the snake is moving when you are picking it up, it may slither away from you while you are holding it. You want to avoid approaching the snake's head, as well as the tail. Instead, you want to pick up the middle of the snake's body. Be gentle and try to support the full weight of your snake.  If you try to pick it up from the tail, the snake could hurt itself trying to escape your grasp. If you try to pick it up from the head, the snake will likely bite you. Snakes are sensitive in the head area. The snake may wrap around one of your hands to stabilize itself. Let it adjust into a comfortable position. If it's a constricting snake, it's likely wrap its tail around your wrist and forearm, which is fine. Snakes are emotional creatures so you want to attend to their experience. Young snakes may display some fear when getting used to being held. Some snakes like being held more than others. It is best to stay confident and calm, which should help your snake get used to the experience of being held. Stay calm while holding your snake. You can place it on the substrate or let it move out of your...

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Put on your protective gloves and boots. Pick the snake up with tongs if it is aggressive or agitated. Use both hands to hold the snake. Pick up the snake from the mid-body area. Let the snake adjust. Stay attentive to the snake's experience and safety. Return your snake to its cage by lowering it in. Wash your hands


Slip the sash over the front of the backrest and pull the ends towards the back. Cross the left end of the sash over the right end. Pull the left end up through the hole you created, then tie on both ends to tighten the knot. If the knot feels loose, repeat the process to make a double knot. This works the best on wide sashes. The knot will make the sides of the sash look like a bow! Start with a basic double knot or a single-looped bow. Stack both tails together to create a single strand, and smooth them out. Pull them up behind the sash and drape them over the top of the knot. Adjust the strands so that they lay smoothly and evenly, looking like a single strand. Wrap the tails 1 to 2 more times around the knot if you want to make them shorter. Start with a simple knot. Stack the tails together, making sure that the edges are aligned. Treating them as a single strand, pull them behind the sash, leaving a small loop under the knot. Pull the tails over the top of the knot, and down through the loop. Tug on the tails to tighten the knot. Adjust the looped knot to cover the original knot. Wrap the sash around the backrest and tie the tails into a double knot to secure them. Twist the tails together clockwise to form a loose rope, then coil the rope clockwise into a bun. Tuck the ends behind the sash to secure the bun.  You may have to re-twist the rope as you coil it. Keep the twist and coil tight so that it stays together. Secure the rosette from the back with a hatpin or a safety pin if you are worried about it coming apart. Get a square sash that is about the same height as the chair. Drape the sash over the top of the backrest. Find the corners that are in the front of the backrest, then wrap them towards the back. Cross them in front of the rest of the fabric, and tie them into a simple single or double knot. How far you drape the sash over the chair depends on how much of the backrest you want to cover. The closer you drape it to the seat, the more you will cover.

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Do a simple knot for a fast and easy look. Wrap the tails behind the knot to make a flipped knot. Upgrade a simple knot into a square knot. Twist the tails into a rosette if you don't want to make a bow or knot. Turn a large sash into a cover for the backrest.


Slip the thin end of a long-handled fine-tooth comb underneath cornrows or tight braids to get some relief. You could also use the blunt end of a skewer or the eraser end of a pencil. Gently wiggle the eraser, skewer, or handle to loosen the braid at the scalp. Be careful and take your time so as not to ruin your braids. Keep in mind that the braids will loosen up on their own over time. Adding a leave-in conditioner to your dry braids can reduce their tension and tightness. Lightly mist your scalp with leave-in conditioner and use your fingers to gently work the conditioner into your scalp and braids. Alternatively, you could spray cold water onto your scalp for instant relief. If you get your hair braided often, invest in a specially formulated braid spray to soften your hair and soothe your scalp. You can pick up these sprays at salons and stores that sell specialty beauty products. Spritz the braid spray on your scalp to prevent itching and lubricate your braids, which will soften and loosen them.  Look for soothing sprays made with aloe vera, tea tree oil, sulfur, or lavender oil. Use this spray when you're getting ready in the morning and throughout the day as needed to reduce tension caused by tight braids. While you have braids in, it's important to do daily scalp massages with oil. Use 1 tbsp (14.8 mL) of a pure, natural oil like avocado, castor, coconut, jojoba, or almond oil. Apply the oil to your scalp, then massage it in with your fingers using gentle, circular motions. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes each day. Try adding a few drops of essential oil to the oil you choose to scent and refresh your scalp. Peppermint essential oil can help with scalp itchiness, so consider using that for your daily scalp massages.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use the thin handle of a comb to decrease tension at the scalp. Spray a leave-in conditioner at the base of the braids. Use a braid spray to soften and loosen your hair. Massage your scalp with oil every day for 1 to 2 minutes.


Slip the tip of the hook into the first stitch on the cord. The hook should go in from the back of the stitch to the front.  Keep the hooked tip face down. At the start of the process, the cord should be attached to the hook. The yarn will not be attached to the hook, though. Grab the yarn with the hooked tip. Use the hook to pull this yarn through to the back side of the stitch.  Keep the working (attached) yarn to the back (outside) of the row as you knit. You may need to twist the hook slightly as you pull the yarn through the stitch. Completing this stitch completes the knit stitch you started in the previous step. The loop this knit stitch creates should remain on your hook. Knit stitch once into each of the remaining stitches of the row.  Each knit stitch should be made by following the same procedure used to create the first one. You may need to guide the loops down the hook as you complete them. Some may fall off the end of the hook and onto the cord as you work. After completing a full row of knit stitches, turn the hook around. Pull the cord out of the foundation row while keeping it strung through the loops of the row you just created. After pulling the cord out of the foundation row, push any of the loops still remaining on your hook onto the cord. This should free the yarn from the hook, but the cord should still be attached to the hook. Knit once into each of the stitches created in your previous row. Work across the entire row in this manner.  These knit stitches will be identical to those made in your previous row. Each knit stitch will create a loop. Leave all of these loops on your hook until you reach the end of the row. Work identical rows of knit stitches until the work reaches your desired length.  Upon reaching the end of a row, turn the knook hook and pull the cord out of the previous row. Then, push the loops of your current row off the hook and onto the cord. When the loops of your most recent row are gathered on the cord, you can begin knitting your next row. For the final row of...

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Insert the hook into the back of the stitch. Pull the yarn through. Knit across the row. Pull out the cord. Knit across the next row. Repeat as desired. Bind each stitch in the final row. Fasten the final stitch.


Slip your thumb through the loop at the end of the leash.  If you hold your hand upwards in front of you (like you’re giving someone a high five), the leash should dangle off your thumb.  Then close your hand around the loop.  The rest of the leash should come out the bottom of your fist, beside your pinky finger. Do not wrap the leash around your hand or arm.  Instead, fold the leash several times and hold the folds in your hand.  Make sure the end of the leash is coming out of the bottom of your fist, near your pinky finger. Wrapping the leash around your arm or hand can cause serious injury if your dog suddenly pulls hard, or if the leash gets tangled in something.  This could break a bone or cut off circulation. While walking it is best to hold the leash with both of your hands, not one.  Your right hand should the end of the leash, with your right thumb through the loop.  Excess portions of the leash should be folded into your right hand.  Your left hand should be holding a section of the leash closer to your dog.  There should be enough slack between your two hands that the leash forms a U shape in front of you.  There should also be enough slack between your left hand and your dog so your dog is not uncomfortable. Hold your arms down at your sides, not bent upwards or even above your head. If you decide to stop at any point while on a walk with your dog, put your foot on a part of the leash and stand on it.  This will provide you with more stability and resistance if your dog starts to pull or run away. Alternatively, fold the leash into both your hands and hold it in front of you with both hands.  Your hands should be vertical, one on top of the other, like you’re holding a baseball bat. If your dog starts to pull on the leash, stand up straight and point your hip in the direction your dog is pulling.  Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.  This will stabilize you so that you aren’t pulled off-balance if your dog continues to pull on the leash. Dogs that encounter resistance will stop pulling...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use just your thumb. Fold the leash in your hand. Hold the leash with both hands. Stand on the leash when you’re stopped. Stabilize your body if your dog pulls.


Slipping into something more comfortable is common when the wearer gets home or is in a place that they are confident that the friend won’t mention to others as the wearer is a frequent guest of. With you finding out that they wear diapers, this might also lead to the request of wearing thicker more comfortable diapers while you are the only one around,  because it gives better protection from leaks while resting or sitting down in one solitary spot or limiting movement.  Another issue is heat and skin contact with plastic. While plastic pants might be preferable in public they are hot and tight elastic bands can irritate the skin. Spending extended time with your friend at home (s)he most likely would prefer not to wear plastic pants leading to an increased risk of smell, noise and leaks, where the increased risk of leaking is mitigated by wearing a thicker diaper. During the summer, heat is a challenge as diapers act as extra insulation on the body. Where you can wear a thin pair of shorts or a skirt, your friend still needs their diaper. During parts of the summer where you want to wear as little clothing as possible to cool down, your friend might request to wear nothing but a diaper. If your friend requests for that let him/her do it - and see it as a good sign that (s)he is not embarrassed about wearing diapers (A lot of kids are only in diapers on hot summer days!). As long as both of you don’t mind that an occasional accident might happen, your friend can avoid wearing the diaper altogether. Make sure your friend only sits on chairs with plastic covered seats, and be prepared to remove any stains that occur from their nonuse of the diaper. Utilize How to Remove Urine Odors and Stains Permanently to find out these steps. While disposable diapers are most convenient (thinner, easier to change, no dirty laundry to bring home) they are a possibility in the privacy of the home. Cloth diapers absorb the urine in another way allowing the skin to breathe differently, but may also make the wearer feel more wet...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Have the wearer get more comfortable. Prepare some differences when wearing diapers in summer time. Find some alternatives your friend can use, such as cloth diapers, if they chose to wear disposables for some reason. Help your friend keep a stash of diapers and changing supplies on hand, for when they come over to visit you.


Slipping is often caused by damp feet sliding down into the toes of your heels. If you regularly treat your feet to lotions or foot masks, they could be adding to your body’s natural moisture and creating a slick, oily surface inside your shoe. Try skipping the treatments on the days you plan to wear heels. If your feet sweat often, try adding a thin layer of talcum powder to your soles or the inside of the shoe to dry them out. Be careful to brush off any extra powder on the tops of your feet! Before putting your heels on, give your feet a quick spritz of hairspray. Spray about a foot away and focus on the bottoms and sides of your feet. This will help hold your heel in place. Some people may find this method a little sticky and uncomfortable. Try this at home before going out. Wearing footwear can prevent sweat and moisture from building up in your shoe. Buy no-show foot liners to wick away sweat. They can also take up space inside your shoe and keep your foot inside. For winter, you can buy tights with built-in soles.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Skip lotions and skin treatments for your feet. Sprinkle talcum powder on your feet. Spray your feet with hairspray. Wear no-show foot liners or tights with soles.


Slow cooking allows for lots of versatility in your choice of meat. Pork and beef tenderloin or prime rib are delicious options for slow cooking in an oven. You will adjust the temperature when the roast is put in the oven. Ensuring that your oven is heated before your put in the roast will help ensure even cooking from start to finish. Place a large pan over medium high heat on the stove top. Place the meat in the hot pan and sear the meat on all sides. Allow the meat to cook for about thirty seconds on all sides to quickly brown the outer layer of the meat. The rack raises the meat off the bottom of the pan to allow for better air circulation and even cooking. It also keeps the meat from stewing in the juices and becoming soggy on the bottom. If a pan with a rack is not available, place the meat on sturdy foods such as potatoes or carrots to keep it from getting too wet. Check your meat with a thermometer after 2.5 hours for a 2.5 pound roast. Follow these guidelines for doneness when checking temperature:  130ºF (54°C) Rare 135ºF (57°C) Medium Rare 150ºF (65°C) Medium 160ºF (71°C) Well Done NOTE: Your meat will continue to cook slightly after removing from the oven. The final temperature may change after you take it out of the oven. Resting meat ensures that you get a moist cut when you slice the roast. Avoid cutting the meat early to prevent all the juices and flavor from seeping out. After several hours of cooking it is now time to enjoy your roast. Cut perpendicular to the grain of the muscle to get the most tender bites.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Select a quality cut of meat. Preheat the oven to 250ºF (120°C). Brown the outside of the meat to sear in the juices. Place the meat in a shallow baking pan with a wire rack on the bottom. Turn the oven down to 200ºF (93°C) and cook for about 1 hour per pound. Allow meat to rest for 15 minutes prior to slicing. Slice the meat against the grain and serve.


Slowing down, as mentioned in the part above, is good for speech because it allows you to think about what you are going to say as well as making you appear relaxed. You also appear to be in command of yourself when you speak slowly. Saying the other person's name frequently makes you seem more likeable, since we all like to hear our own names. Ending sentences that aren't questions as thought they are—especially when introducing yourself—places the idea of a question in the other person's mind, making them doubt your confidence. When answering questions, avoid the question inflection as well, opting for a firm, even tone. If you have an issue that you feel passionate about, try to bring the conversation around to that topic. When you stand up for or speak passionately about something you believe in, this inspires confidence in others. If you choose not to bring a conversation around to your soapbox, at least listen for someone bashing an issue you care about and confront them politely. This will make you feel connected, and each smooth conversation you have will make you feel more comfortable. The more you know about people, the more you will feel confident. The more people get to know you, the more they might take you in as part of their group. Feeling included is a big boost to your confidence.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Speak slowly and with confidence. Say the other person's name. Speak statements without a question inflection. Stand up for what you believe in. Talk to many different people.


Slowly inhale to fill your lungs with air. Hold your breath for 10 seconds, then exhale slowly to release the breath. Repeat 3-4 times, holding your breath for 10 seconds each time. Hold the paper bag in front of your mouth, with the sides against your cheeks. Then, slowly inhale and exhale into the bag so that it inflates and deflates. Try to relax your body as you breathe into the bag, which may help relieve your hiccups. Don’t put the paper bag over your head. Stand or sit in a straight-back chair. Breathe in deeply, then slowly lean forward as you exhale. Stay in this position for up to 2 minutes. This helps press down on your diaphragm and the muscles surrounding it, which might get your hiccups to stop. If you don’t get relief after your first try, do it again 2-3 times. Slowly inhale, counting to 5 as your lungs fill with air. Then, hold your breath for a 5 count before exhaling to a count of 5. Repeat this up to 5 times to help relieve your hiccups. If you still have the hiccups after 5 breaths, rest for about 20 minutes and then try again. Slowly inhale to fill your lungs with air. As you exhale, stick your tongue out. Then, use your fingers to gently pull your tongue forward, without causing yourself any discomfort. This should trigger a pressure point to help you stop hiccuping.  You can repeat this technique up to 3 times if it doesn’t work the first time. After that, take a break before trying again. Stop pulling on your tongue if it hurts. This shouldn’t hurt at all. Inhale slowly as you take a deep breath. Then, hold your breath as you plug your nose and close your mouth. Next, gently try to breathe out, which will trigger your diaphragm and muscles to think you’re breathing. Finally, exhale slowly. If you still have the hiccups, you can repeat this technique 3-5 times. After that, take a break even if your hiccups remain.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Breathe in and hold your breath 3-4 times in a row. Breathe into a paper bag. Compress your chest by leaning forward as you exhale. Use measured breathing by inhaling and exhaling to a 5 count. Stick out your tongue and gently pull on it as you exhale. Pinch your nose as you try to exhale.


Slowly lift each dumbbell out to the sides, like wings, until your arms are almost parallel to the ground, almost at shoulder-height. Slowly exhale as you use the muscles in the top of your shoulder to lift the dumbbells. Keep your head straight and aligned with your spine. It the lats are engaged, and the shoulder blades are retracted (as they are supposed to be), it is impossible to lift the arms above shoulder height. If the arms go above shoulder height, the lats are not engaged. If you are doing the exercise correctly, your arms will not go higher than the shoulders. If you are using a resistance band, lift the ends of the band as you raise your arms to shoulder-height or just slightly below. Allow yourself to build a little tension in your shoulder, making the workout more effective. Keep your core engaged and stabilized.  Do not flex your wrists or position your arm so that your wrists are higher than your elbows (they should be roughly at the same height or in line). If your wrists are held too high you will shift the work away from your shoulders.  To prevent this, imagine the dumbbell is actually a bottle of water and you are tilting it forward to pour out the water.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Raise the dumbbells out to the sides, just below shoulder-height. Hold the raise for two to three seconds with a slight bend in your elbow.


Slowly unwrap your legs from the chair and stand between their spread legs. Place your hands on their knees, and move toward their face, and then slowly lower yourself until you're moving your body from side to side with your face near their stomach. Place your hands on their sides for just a second, and then slowly work your way back up. It's all in the hips -- just stand in front of your partner and move your hips in a simple figure eight until they look like they can't take it anymore. Move your hands from the air to your breasts and then down to your sides as you do this. You can even try turning around while you work it. Firmly push your partner back against the chair, and stand in front of them. Don't even let your bodies touch. Move your hands up and down your body, like you're rubbing bubbly soap all over yourself. Be sensual, and close your eyes. Pretend you're in the shower if that helps get you in the mood. If they try to reach out for you, slap their hand away. Turn around while you're standing between your partner's legs, and slowly get low until your hands are near the floor and you're shaking your thang near your partner's crotch, stomach, or even all the way up to their face. Continue to move your body seductively as you do this, and then slowly work your way up to standing position.  If you're feeling confident, you can even turn around to give your partner a subtle smile as you do this. For a variation, you can put your hands on your partner's knees instead of the floor. Sit on your partner's lap while keeping one arm around their shoulder. Sweep your free arm downward until you're almost touching the floor and your chest is front and center. Gently move your free hand up and down like you're riding a bull in slow-motion. If you feel like your lap dancing skills are up to snuff and have a pretty flexible back, then move your free arm all the way back until it touches the floor, and your pelvis is gyrating against your partner's. Now, take the hand that was wrapped around their neck and sweep...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Bend down like a sex goddess. Do the simple figure eight. Touch yourself. Shake your butt. Bend back. Bend back even further. Dance behind your partner.


Slugs are very sensitive to chemicals and absorb sprays through their skin. Do not use hairspray or aerosol sprays in the same room where you keep your slugs. This can cause them to die. Slugs should not be handled too often. Only handle them when you need to remove them from the tank for cleaning. If you must handle them, pick them up with wet hands. Slugs dislike being handled and chemicals on your hands from things like lotions and soaps can be harmful to slugs. Slugs need a moist environment to thrive. Each day, spritz the inside of your slug's cage with a water bottle filled with distilled after. Slugs may die if an environment is not adequately moist. It's very important to use distilled water. The chemicals found in tap water can kill slugs.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Do not use certain sprays around your slug. Avoid handling your slug. Spritz the aquarium with distilled water regularly.


Small accents to your wardrobe will go a long way in enhancing your style. Consider wearing an accessory that can be your signature like a scarf, hat, bracelet, etc.  Remember that being fashionable is subjective, and you should feel comfortable with the amount of accessories you wear. Look for accessories that you might already have that are sentimental to you like a necklace. Own your style. Maybe you like to wear bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings. Don’t let others’ opinions make you feel awkward for choosing to wear what you wear, because you’ve put in the effort to show off your own style. Use accessories to tie in a color palate or create some pop. One item that people often overlook are socks. Colorful and patterned socks can add some extra style to your look. Being a fashionable guy means looking put together and mature no matter how old you are. One item that really does this is the watch.  Even though we may have phones that tell time, a watch is an invaluable accessory, and can tie a whole look together. Wearing a watch shows that you’re punctual and reliable and adds a level of maturity to your look. You also don’t have to spend a lot on a nice watch. Get a watch with a nylon band that can easily be switched for another one to match the rest of your outfit. A watch is also a great gift to ask for. And you can tell your parents or whoever may be giving you one exactly which one you want. . Besides holding your pants up, belts serve as a way to tie your whole outfit together, and a belt that doesn’t fit right will stand out.  Belts are a great way to connect your shoes to the rest of your outfit. Wearing a brown belt that’s the same color as your shoes will make you look more put together and fashionable. While sometimes it looks good to wear black and brown together, it can be tricky to pull off. Avoid wearing a brown belt on black pants or jeans as it usually looks mismatched. Get a belt that’s the right size for you. Nothing undoes an outfit like having a belt that’s way too big. The right...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Accent your wardrobe with accessories. Wear a watch. Wear a belt that fits your outfit Wear the right shoes. Groom yourself.


Small bathrooms tend to have limited floor space, but what about the unused area above the toilet or next to the window? If your bathroom has a spot on the wall that isn't getting much use, consider installing some sturdy shelves where you can store towels, extra shampoo and soap, or small decorations.  Be sure to place the shelving above your head level - you don't want to be bumping your forehead each time you step out of the shower. If you have a free corner, choose corner shelves to maximize space even more.     If your bathroom seems too small for shelves, install some hooks instead. Choose a style that matches the décor of your bathroom and hang three or four in a row on the wall. Use them to hang your towels, loofah, body brush, or other bathroom equipment. The shower itself can be a storage area and a place to decorate. Hang a cute wire shower caddy over the shower head and store your shampoo and conditioner there. You could also look into installing waterproof shelving inside the shower to hold these items. If you have a cabinet under your sink, there's no need to have an extra dresser in another corner of the bathroom. Clear away decorative tables, laundry hampers (they can go in your bedroom instead) and any other piece of furniture that sits on the floor of your bathroom. You'll be amazed at what a difference clearing away even a small piece of furniture can make.  If you absolutely must keep a dresser or small piece of furniture in your bathroom, try to maximize space by creating a second level of usage. For example, a small dresser can double as a vanity if you hang a mirror on the wall above it.     If you have a large clothes hamper that you prefer to keep in the bathroom, consider getting a cloth laundry bag instead. These take up much less space than large basket hampers.    If you're prepared to spend some money to decorate your small bathroom, you may want to look into getting a smaller bathtub, or converting your bathtub to a shower that takes up less space. You could also get a smaller...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Add functional shelving. Get a shower caddy. Remove unnecessary furniture and floor cabinets. Replace large bathroom fixtures with smaller ones.


Small flax seeds are the perfect size for adding to your food when whole. Make sure you chew the seeds thoroughly to aid in their digestion and access the nutritional benefits flax seeds have to offer. Whole flax seed can be kept fresh for 6-12 months at room temperature, and one year in the refrigerator. The Omega-3 fatty acids present in flax seed are located inside the seeds and therefore the seeds need to be opened to access the nutritional value. You can grind the flax seed using a coffee or spice grinder to ensure that you are reaping the benefits of flax seed. Ground flax can be kept for one week in a room temperature setting or for up to two months in the refrigerator. If you want to get the benefits of flax seed without the taste or hassle of adding it to your food, simply purchase flax seed supplements and take one pill daily. You can also buy flax seed in its liquid oil form and add it to your beverage of choice. Flax seed oil has the same nutty taste as the seeds themselves but without the seedy texture. If you are simply adding the flax seed to an individual meal, this ratio will give you a beneficial serving without affecting the flavor of your food.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Leave the flax seed whole. Grind the flax seed. Take a flax seed oil supplement. Drink flax seed oil. Use two to three tablespoons of whole seed per serving.


Small mammals like to chew the bark around the base of a tree, so wrapping a guard around it will add protection. Tree guards can be purchased at any home and garden store. After the bark starts to get rough or flaky, you can remove the guard. Tree guards also help protect the trunk from sunlight. In the beginning, your tree’s roots will not pull enough water for the tree to survive. Use a slow sprinkler to water your tree in the morning or evening when there is not direct sunlight. As the tree grows, its roots will be able to provide enough for the tree.  Check the soil near your tree. If it still feels moist, you shouldn’t water your tree. Overwatering can cause damage as well. During a dry season, water your tree more often. Use an ammonium nitrate fertilizer in the early spring. You should use 1⁄8 pound (0.057 kg) of fertilizer multiplied by the age of your tree. This amount may vary depending on how fertile the soil is.  If the leaves are a pale green or yellow during summer, use more fertilizer the following year. If the tree grows more than 12 inches (0.30 m) in one season, next season use less fertilizer. When branches break or leaves die, it’s time to prune your tree. Pruning should be done in the early spring right before growing season. Trim off any branches that are diseased or entangled with other branches. Cut as close to the base of the branch as you can. Branches should be 12 inches (0.30 m) apart so fruit can grow across all branches. It will take at least 3 years for your tree to start bearing fruit, but it may take up to 10 years. Pull fruit when it starts to change color while it’s still hard. It will finish ripening as you store it indoors.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Install a guard around the base of the tree. Water the plant once a week for the first year. Fertilize the tree once a year. Prune limbs with a sharp pair of shears. Harvest fruit after 3 years.


Small notes can be affixed directly to the pencil you are using on the test to help you with questions you know will be on the test. Write the notes down on a thin strip of paper and cover the entire strip with a clear piece of tape. Wrap the strip around the pencil from top to bottom. All you have to do to read the note is turn the pencil! Wooden pencils will accept certain kinds of ink along their body, allowing you to write simple short notes, such as dates or equations. Use a pen to write these notes down and allow the ink to dry so that it is not easily smeared away by your hand. You may also use a small paper clip or other sharp item to etch notes into the wood of the pencil.  This works best on pencils that are hexagonal in shape, as the flat surface makes it easier to write. A small wood-etching tool may also be used if you happen to have one handy. Make sure the tip of the tool is fine enough for small print. Similar to taping information to the pencil itself, notes can be written on a small strip of paper and placed along the inside of a mechanical pencil. An advantage to layering the strip along the inside of the mechanical pencil is the natural camouflage the mechanical pencil provides. Note that this will only work with translucent mechanical pencils. Keep a few “spare” mechanical pencils on your desk to increase the number of notes you have available.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Tape notes along your pencil. Write or etch notes onto a wooden pencil. Hide notes along the inside of a mechanical pencil.


Small rodent traps can be bought online, or at your local hardware store. They come in two basic types, 1-door and 2-door. 1-Door traps are simpler and afford for better bait placement, but 2-door traps have a higher catch rate due to the fact that the animal can see through both sides and enter through either. Locate your trapping spot. Look for signs of chipmunk around your property. See if you can find a chipmunk hole. If you have a patio you should look on the border of it. If you have a deck, you should check under it. If you can't find any signs of chipmunks, this method works just as well on squirrels. You'll need to use a bait that the chipmunks can't steal without going into the trap. Peanut butter works well, as does any sort of nut that is larger than the holes in the mesh of the trap. Place the bait on the trigger inside the trap, either at the opposite end of the door on a 1-door trap or in the middle of a 2-door trap. The trap you bought will have come with its own instructions on how to properly set it. It usually involves the careful balancing of rods and locks. After you've set your trap, you'll want to test it by lightly pressing on the trigger plate. If it doesn't go off, consult the instructions and try again. After your trap is set, avoid walking close to the trap or disturbing it in any way, as many traps can be quite sensitive. Check your trap often and regularly. Once you've caught a chipmunk. Handle the trap with care. Wear gloves to avoid being bitten through the mesh. Check your local laws before releasing your chipmunk outside of your property. After releasing the chipmunk, disinfect the trap before using it again. Use a disinfectant spray and a cloth to clean the trap.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Decide on what trap to buy. Locate your trapping spot. Place your bait. Set your trap. Catch a chipmunk.


Small scratches in laminate furniture can be easily minimized by using specially designed touch-up markers. These markers are often packaged along with laminate furniture, but you can also find them at hardware stores and office supply stores that sell laminate office furniture. They are often sold in sets, but you should try to match the marker's color to your wood tone if you can purchase the markers individually. Use the touch-up marker in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Usually this will involve simply rubbing the marker's tip along the scratch a few times to fill it in. After some of the marker's ink has been deposited into the scratch, rub the area gently with a soft, clean cloth. This will help blend the color into the surrounding wood and will remove any excess ink.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Purchase a set of touch-up markers. Color in the scratch with the marker. Buff the color in with a soft cloth.


Small things can make a big difference if you put a little thought and feeling into it. Your wife or husband ultimately wants to know that, at the end of the day, you're thinking of them.  All of the following can be done for little or no money.  Suggest an after-dinner walk through the neighborhood. Turn one room into a dance floor and ask your spouse for a dance. Camp out in your own back yard. Read to your spouse in bed (with or without comic commentary). Go to the gym together (some couples swear that sex afterwards is great). Talk about ideas for a romantic vacation and store the details for safekeeping. It's nice to mix up the small, more mundane actions with bigger, more meaningful ones. These ones take a little more work and may cost (some, although not very much) money, but they'll be worth it when your spouse screams with excitement or wriggles with joy.  Make a video montage of your wedding night. Reach out to your in-laws and plan a surprise birthday party. Recreate your first date, first kiss, or first run-in. Write and record your spouse a love song (can be sincere or tongue-in-cheek). Create a storybook fictionalizing the beginning of your relationship. They can be simple things, like drawing a bath, giving a massage, doing the dishes, or writing a poem. Choose an action that you know your partner will appreciate.  Remember, denying yourself never means doing things begrudgingly. If you show affection, but drag your feet along the way, you may as well not be doing it.  Buy something for him/her when you know that they specifically want it. If he wants a Craftsman set of tools, or she wants a Fendi handbag, they might be upset at your well-meaning attempts to get them or make them something similar. Make something for them when you're trying to show effort. It doesn't take much effort to buy your spouse what you know they want, but it sure takes effort thinking of a poem, writing it down, and setting it in a frame. This shows real commitment. Numerous small gestures are easier than one big one....

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Start off small. Progressively get bigger. Show your love through thoughtful actions. Spend time being present with your partner.


Small, flat items are easy to wrap. Larger items, like DVDs aren't because they are large and rigid. If you want to include a larger gift, then stick with something flexible, like a pair of socks. Remember, these items have to wrap and curve around each other in order to form a spherical shape. The outer layers of a saran wrap ball should be inexpensive. Candy is a great choice, but you can also choose goodie bag fillers, stocking stuffers, and other $1 toys. For example:  Edible treats, such as chocolate, mints, or gum. $1 toys, such as plastic bugs, toy cars, or crayons. $1 stocking stuffers, such as hand sanitizer, lip balm, or compact mirrors. As the ball grows smaller, the game will get more exciting and intense. Here is where you should put in larger, more expensive gifts. Themed jewelry and socks that are in the $2 to $5 range are great here. You could even step the gifts up to a $10 or $15 value here. For example:  Christmas jewelry, such as necklaces or earrings. Christmas accessories, such as scarves or socks. Money in $1 or $5 increments. This is the final prize, so it should be something that is worth waiting for! Gift cards are the most popular choice, but you can also pick out something that's more expensive too. For example:  A small, themed gift, such as an action figure. Money, but in a higher amount, such as a $20 or $50 bill. Movie or concert tickets. Candy is appropriate for all ages, but as you get towards the center of the ball, you should consider what your guests would like. You don't want to let them down with something that they wouldn't find interesting, after all. For example:  A 7-year-old might enjoy a $15 gift card to a toy store. A college or high school student might prefer a $25 gift card to iTunes. An adult might appreciate a $50 gift card to store that sells home décor or accessories. Saran wrap balls are a popular Christmas party game, but you can also play them during other events, such as baby showers or bridal showers. Party supply stores are a great place to pick up...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Buy items that are small or flexible. Pick candy and cheap toys for the outer layers. Choose small gifts for the middle layers. Save the most expensive gift for the center of the ball. Keep the age of your guests in mind as you pick the final gift. Match the gifts to the theme of the party.