Problem: Article: As stated above, smaller chunks of almond bark will melt more quickly. If your almond bark is already in small pieces, there is no need to chop it up. It is important that the bowl be microwave-safe or else it might shatter while cooking. Place the bowl of almond bark in the microwave. When the time is up, take the bowl out (be careful, it may be hot), stir the bark, and then put it back in the microwave. Continue to heat the bark in 15 second increments, taking it out and stirring each time. The reason you need to heat it at such small increments is because almond bark burns easily.
Summary: Cut your almond bark into small chunks. Place your almond bark in a microwave safe bowl. Heat the bark for 30 seconds.

Problem: Article: Instead of thinking about how you're going to respond, take the time to listen and attempt to understand their words while the other person is talking. Pay attention to what they say, the feelings they express, and what they communicate through their body language. If you don't understand something they said, or if you're going to directly respond to one of their points, repeat what you think they said back to them first and ask if you understood them correctly. Sometimes being an active listener may also require you to be silent. Showing that you are okay with silence, even if it is a bit uncomfortable, may give the person time to gain the courage to share. Your body can communicate to the other person that you're listening and engaged. Nod occasionally, smile, and use other facial expressions. Examine your posture and ensure that it is open and inviting. This means uncrossing your arms and legs and facing the other person as they speak. Make eye contact and point your body toward the person, but keep your body in a relaxed position. Forcing open body language may seem unnatural. Be open to disclosing information about yourself and also open about listening to the other person. If you disagree about something, be willing to hear the person out and consider their viewpoint. Instead of making your goal to "win" the conversation or be right, make your goal to better understand someone else and hear a different perspective. For example, if you tend to argue with your Uncle about politics, aim to make the conversation more meaningful by hearing each other out and being willing to consider their viewpoint. People feel heard and understood when you show that you're listening. When you validate someone, you show them that you accept them and that what they say is important. Validation can be as simple as saying, "That seems so difficult" or, "No wonder you're struggling, it seems like you're under so much stress." Validation creates connection and safety, which are important in a meaningful conversation. Reflect back on what they say to ensure your understanding and show that you're listening. For example, say, "I hear you saying that dealing with your aging parents is difficult."
Summary: Practice active listening. Maintain open body language. Approach the conversation openly. Validate their experiences.

Problem: Article: A whitish tip is a surefire indication that the marker has run out of ink. Also, if the marker makes a squeaky noise while you're drawing or coloring, it needs to be refilled. If your marker strokes are showing up as streaky or inconsistent, you may be running out of ink. Compare strokes made by a newer or recently refilled marker to determine if the quality of the color has declined. If you've had your Copic markers for 3 years or longer and haven't refilled them, it's time to do so. Copic markers have a 3-year shelf life, meaning the ink may evaporate after 3 years, leading to inconsistent coloring.
Summary: Identify a white tip or squeaky sounds. Look for streaky ink and inconsistent coloring. Refill the markers after 3 years.

Problem: Article: There are a variety of ways you can customize beads or create your own dangling belly-button jewelry. Cover the bead with nail polish or a thin layer of white craft glue, then roll the bead in glitter. Let it dry completely before you attach it to your body. Instead of sliding beads onto a straight pin, stick the pin through all sorts of materials. You can decorate a tiny Styrofoam craft ball with paint, nail polish or glitter or roll a small ball of aluminum foil and decorate it in the same way. You can even stick the pin through a small fuzzy ball. Just be sure and stop before adding a post or hook and instead attach the jewelry to your belly button using the instructions above.
Summary:
Create custom fake belly-button jewelry just like you would create custom earrings. Customize your bead by painting it with nail polish or covering it in glitter. Create dangling earrings with a variety of materials. Follow the instructions to make any earring design.