While you're doing that, you can put the cocoa powder and sugar into the mug. Enjoy a nice hot steaming cup of an anti-oxidant rich delicious hot treat.

Summary: Boil the water. Serve immediately.

Plastic trash often kills birds in the wild, either because they eat it or they become tangled in it. By using less plastic, you can help reduce the dangers to birds in the wild. Simple changes you can make include using reusable cloth grocery bags instead of plastic, and switching to a reusable water bottle instead of drinking bottled water. When you do use plastic items, be sure to recycle them. Over time, this will decrease the amount of new plastic that needs to be produced. Millions of birds are killed by cars every year. Unfortunately, there's no way to completely eliminate the danger posed by vehicles, but there are things you can do to help reduce the risk. When you're driving the speed limit, you may be able to safely slow down or stop, giving the bird time to escape. If you speed, you might not have the reaction time needed to avoid hitting a bird that's standing in the roadway or flying low to the ground. If you're passionate about saving birds, choose a nonprofit conservation organization whose mission you feel passionate about, then donate to that charity. Private donations help these organizations continue to operate, so you'll be doing your part to support their mission. Some of the more well-known nonprofits working to protect birds include the National Audubon Society, the American Bird Conservancy, and Partners in Flight. You may be able to find regional organizations dedicated to protecting birds specific to your area. Local conservation efforts might include protecting nesting areas threatened by urban growth or tracking endangered bird species. Often, conservation programs will have opportunities for people to donate their time to helping protect birds. These might include spending time at a wildlife rehabilitation center or assisting with rescues after a disaster, like helping to clean birds after an oil spill. You can be alerted to volunteer opportunities by following different non-profit organizations on social media or signing up for their emails. If volunteering at a non-profit isn't a good option, or if you're looking for more ways to contribute on your own time, consider becoming a citizen scientist. Many conservation organizations rely on data like bird identification and population counts, and a lot of this information can be tracked simply by watching, classifying, and counting the birds that come to your feeder. You can then upload that information to the appropriate organization. If you can't be physically present to watch the birds, consider setting up a motion-activated game cam instead. For more information about becoming a citizen scientist, check out an organization like the Cornell Lab or Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. You can learn more about Project FeederWatch at https://feederwatch.org/learn/. Some coffee and chocolate farms in Central and South America have started growing their plants in a forest-like environment, rather than clearing out the ground to grow them in full sun. This provides a safe environment for birds that would have been displaced by deforestation. You can help support their efforts by purchasing shade-grown coffee and chocolate whenever you see it. The "shade-grown" designation will typically be clearly stated on the packaging. By maintaining a healthy ecosystem, including a natural habitat for birds, these farms are helping to increase the sustainability of their harvests.

Summary: Switch to cloth grocery bags and reusable bottles. Drive the speed limit. Donate to an organization that works to conserve bird populations. Volunteer with a program to have a more hands-on impact. Become a citizen scientist by tracking bird data yourself. Buy shade-grown coffee and chocolate.

If you have questions about using Slack, you can send a message to Slackbot and get an answer. Start by opening Slack on your computer or mobile device. Members of the channel cannot see what you send to Slackbot. Slackbot can only answer questions about Slack. When prompted, sign in to your Slack team with your username and password. Once logged in, you'll enter your team's default channel. Now you'll open a new direct message conversation with Slackbot. If you're using a mobile version of Slack, just type /dm @Slackbot and press Send to open a message to Slackbot. If you're using the desktop version of Slack, this will open a direct message conversation with Slackbot. The message box says "Message @Slackbot," meaning that anything you type into this box will be sent directly to Slackbot.

Summary: Open the Slack app. Sign into your Slack team. Click "Direct Messages" on the left menu bar. Type "Slackbot" into the search box and press Enter.

Ask a parent or guardian before starting any sort of gymnastics training in the house. Your guardian should be home and available to react immediately in case you are injured. Ideally, an adult should be in the same room with you to act as a spotter. You will need to make sure your garments are not baggy enough that they impede your movements but also not so tight that they cause chafing. If you are a girl, the best thing you can wear for gymnastics is a leotard. Singlets are another specialty sports garment and can be worn by gymnasts of any gender. Like the leotard, you may also choose to wear athletic shorts over top of your singlet. You can also wear a T-shirt or tank top with athletic shorts instead. Make sure that your clothes are free of buttons, zippers, or snaps. Do not wear socks. Exercising barefoot will prevent slips and falls. If your hair is long, tie it back securely. Only wear glasses if they are especially made for sports and won't slip. If not, leave them in a safe place where they won't get damaged. You will need a large area free from clutter. Preparing a room for gymnastics will help you to avoid serious injury. Only practice on a soft surface. Do not practice on bare hard wood, tile, or laminate flooring. You can also ask an adult to buy a home athletic mat. Ask an adult to move all furniture against the wall. Make sure that the furniture is free of sharp corners. If necessary, cover sharp edges with a pillow or thick comforter. Pull-up bars are relatively inexpensive and easy for an adult to install. There are also athletic bars and balance beams you or an adult may buy for your home. However, these take up a lot of space and are best left for a dedicated exercise room. To get the most out of your training, you will need to get warmed up properly. Warming up will boost your performance and prevent muscle soreness. Start by stretching your whole body. Tilt your head slowly from side to side, and gently roll your head backwards. Stretch your arms by holding each across your chest for a few seconds and then raising it back over and behind your head. Do a few lunges to stretch your legs and lower back. Lift each leg slightly off the ground and roll each ankle. Flex each of your toes. Roll your wrists and flex your fingers. After stretching, get your heart rate up with a quick aerobic exercise. This can be any kind of simple high-intensity workout you can do on your own in a small space. Examples of these include jumping rope, running in place, or doing jumping jacks. Do this for a few minutes until you can feel your heart beating quickly but not for so long that you start to feel winded. Make sure the floor, mat, or rug you'll be exercising on is flat and free of bumps. If you're using a balance beam, get comfortable on it first. Make sure that it doesn't wobble before standing up on it. If you're using bars, try shaking them to make sure they're stable before you put any weight on them.
Summary: Tell an adult that you want to train at home. Wear appropriate clothing. Set up a safe area to train in. Consider at-home exercise equipment. Warm up. Check your equipment.