Article: You don't need any specific reason to plan a romantic date. While Valentine's Day and your anniversary are perfect times to have a romantic date, you should have some consistency more often. You need to make time. If the two of you work or travel on weekends, plan an extravagant and romantic date for a Tuesday night. Rent a convertible and drive around. Check local concerts and surprise her with a date night. Cook her favorite meal and have it waiting for her when she gets home during the week. Making plans to see the game with your friends doesn't count as a date. You need to make it so that it is only the two of you. This will put all of your attention on her. Spoil your girlfriend with random gifts. You don't have to empty your bank account to do so, but every now and then surprise her with a new sweater she saw at the mall, a pair of earrings, or a new movie for the two of you to watch. Once again, it doesn't have to be overly expensiveit's more about the thought behind the gift.
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Be spontaneous. Make the plans solely for the two of you. Splurge on your girlfriend.

Problem: Article: If the cat was stung by a bee (rather than a wasp), the stinger is likely to be embedded in the cat's skin. A bee stinger can continue to seep venom into the skin for several minutes after the sting is delivered. Try to remove it as soon as possible. The stinger will look like a small black splinter. Gently scrape the stinger out with your fingernail, a butter knife, or the edge of a credit card. Don't try to remove the stinger with tweezers or pinch it out with your fingers, or you might squeeze more venom into the wound. This can help soothe inflammation and reduce swelling. Wrap some ice or an ice pack in a washcloth and hold it on the sting for about five minutes. Take it off for five minutes, and then put it back for another five. Continue to do this for the first hour or so after the sting. Mix three parts baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and one part water. Apply this mixture to the sting once every two hours until the swelling diminishes. Do not treat the sting with baking soda unless you are certain that your cat was stung by a bee (rather than a wasp). For wasp stings, apply apple cider vinegar to the sting instead. If you're not sure what stung your cat, don't apply any poultice or liquid to the sting until you've taken your cat to the vet. Using the wrong treatment can cause more irritation. Take care not to get baking soda or vinegar in your cat's eyes.
Summary: Remove the stinger, if it is still in place. Apply a cold compress to the site of the sting. Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the site of the sting.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The single best way to treat any disease is to prevent it. Anyone over six months old should get the flu shot, which specifically targets the influenza virus. This is especially important for anyone at risk of complications from the flu and those who are in contact with those who are especially at risk. This includes those ages 65 or older, young children, women who are pregnant, those with depressed immune systems (such as those undergoing chemotherapy), or those with chronic health conditions like asthma or diabetes. If you are a parent or caretaker for a person with the risk factors just described, or a health care worker, it is important you get the flu shot too to protect these people. Flu season is October to May, with its peak December to February.. Around this time, flu shots, which are vaccines, are available at most pharmacies. Most insurances cover this cost. Get the vaccine few weeks before the season starts. The vaccine takes a good two weeks to fully kick in, by helping you develop antibodies to the flu so you can fight it off; however, getting it early will help you not contract it during the two weeks you are susceptible to the flu. You can also get the flu shot if you're currently experiencing mild flu-like symptoms. Some people believe that flu symptoms are a contraindication for the flu shot, or a reason you shouldn't get it, but this is a common misconception. The vaccine is only effective for one flu season, so you must get it every year. It also only covers some strains of the flu. Also worth noting is that flu vaccine manufacturers in partnership with doctors basically have to guess which flu strains will be prominent that year and make the vaccine to include those strains. Some years they are wrong, and the vaccine is not effective because it didn't contain the strains that end up being prevalent that season. Other than the flu shot, you can get the flu vaccine as a nasal spray. This could be easier for some people, but should be avoided by others. You should not take the nasal spray vaccine if: You are younger than two or older than 49 You have heart disease You have lung disease or asthma You have kidney disease or diabetes You've had previous problems with your immune system You are pregnant You have active respiratory symptoms like running nose, cough, etc. There are some complications that can arise if you receive either vaccine. Before getting either vaccine, talk to your doctor if: You are allergic to, or have previously had an allergic to, flu shots or eggs in the past. There is a different flu shot for those with an egg allergy. If you have a moderate to severe illness with a fever. You should wait until you recover before getting the vaccine. You have the rare nerve disorder, Guillain-Barre syndrome, in which your immune system attacks your peripheral nervous system. If you have multiple sclerosis. Despite all the good that flu vaccines do, there are some side effects of the flu shot. These can include: Soreness and swelling at the injection site Headaches Fever Nausea Mild flu like symptoms

SUMMARY: Get a flu shot. Try the nasal spray vaccine. Understand the complications. Be aware of the potential side effects of the vaccine.

Good husbands and dads have a strong bond with their family, so be intentional about spending time with your spouse and kids as a group and one-on-one. Schedule in bonding time throughout the week. You might start a new tradition of playing games or watching movies every Saturday night for group bonding time. For individual time, try sharing a hobby with your kids, such as tossing around a ball with one child or listening to another child practice the violin. Rise early to share a cup of coffee and enjoy the sunrise with your spouse before the kids wake. As a husband and a father, you can help your family build strong values by emphasizing the importance of family ties. Whenever possible, try to get your own family and in-laws over for a meal or involve them in your kids' upbringing. Plan a regular family outing or gathering, such as Sunday brunch. Ask your family and in-laws for parenting advice and invite them to parties and sporting events for your children. Good family values also include observing religious holidays, cultural rituals, and family traditions. This might include celebrating Hanukkah, attending church services, praying, or exchanging gifts on Christmas. Show respect to existing family beliefs and traditions and create new ones that are distinct to your family unit. If you and your spouse have the same views, share those beliefs with your children. If your views differ, find a happy medium so that your children have an understanding of both your backgrounds and beliefs. You can also try blending or alternating celebrations from both traditions. If you're the type to immediately turn on the TV or laptop after a long day at work, try powering off the electronics for a while. Focusing on sports, TV shows, social media, or even bringing work home could create distance between you and your family. Give them the gift of being physically and mentally present. If you typically use electronics throughout the evening, create an earlier cut-off time to devote more attention to your spouse and children. Spend the extra time catching up with your spouse, reading to your kids, or playing board games together. If you have to do some homework, then let your family know exactly how much time you will need and when you will be available again.
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Carve out regular quality time for your family. Embrace other family ties. Cherish old traditions and build new ones. Unplug regularly to focus on your face-to-face relationships.