Problem: Article: Ask your husband out. Take him to dinner, or dinner and a movie, or dancing. Pack a picnic for two. Ask him to meet you for lunch on a workday, or bike to brunch together on a sleepy weekend. Make it clear that it's a date: nobody else is invited, even the kids. Dress up. Plan events that will require you to change out of your ordinary clothes. This could mean going to an elegant dinner, a dance class, or a themed event. It could even mean going swimming. Couples fall out of the habit of regular sexual encounters for a million reasons. The ways that you got together early in a relationship don't necessarily teach you how to maintain your sex life later on. Plan times and ways to have sex. If you always used to have sex at night, but are too tired now, find other times during the day. Shower together, or fall in bed before dinner. Please yourself. Be honest about what makes you orgasm, and what hurts or bores you. Ask for what you want: being selfless kills sex. Ask him what he wants in return, and take turns satisfying one another's desires. Make a date with him, and plan some creative details together (candles, costumes, trying something new.) Having a plan will get you excited ahead of time. Stick to it! Plans are useless if you don't follow through. The intimacy built by physical contact cannot be underestimated. Whether or not your sex life is flourishing, your bodies should find their ways to one another. Hug him when he comes in the room, when he wants reassurance, or just when it occurs to you. Trade back massages, or offer to massage any part of him that is sore. Kiss goodbye when one of you leaves the house, and kiss hello upon return. Groom one another. Offer to brush his hair, or put his lotion or sunblock on. Ask for him to help you with your zipper, and offer to tie his tie. Make eye contact when you talk. It is a powerful form of sensory connection. Getting out of your ordinary spaces will allow you to break your ordinary habits and be more romantic. Go on a vacation together, without anyone else. Take a weekend trip, or just a night away from home, if you can't be away for long. Plan a vacation that won't be too stressful. If one of you drives all the time for work, for instance, don't let it involve driving. Take the train or fly, or walk down the street to the local hotel. Get nostalgic. Take a vacation to a place where you both had a lovely time together. Don't try to do everything exactly the same, but do the things you both liked best. Reminisce, and create new memories.
Summary: Make dates. Plan (better) sex. Touch. Take a trip.

Problem: Article: Even if the middle school dance is themed as formal or semi-formal, you want to make sure you pick an outfit that you are comfortable moving in. The fanciest dress or tuxedo won't mean much when it feels too stiff or heavy. Girls who are preparing for a formal event can choose form fitting dresses, sundresses, maxi-skirts, and skirts with matching shoes. Take care that the uniform is not too revealing, as the middle school dance chaperone may stop you from entering. Boys who want to look formal can wear slacks, dress pants and dress shoes. Make sure the outfit isn't too tight and that the shoes are not constricting, otherwise your feet will get sore quickly. If the dress code is casual, both boys and girls can get by with a simple shirt and jean combo with comfortable footwear like loafers, sneakers, or boat shoes. Don't feel as if you are trapped with your gender when it comes to clothing. If the school allows it, girls can wear tuxedos and boys can wear skirts if doing so feels better. There are certain outfits or clothes that are simply not allowed or advisable regardless of the dance rules. For example, if you wear open-toed shoes, someone may accidentally step on your toes, which will hurt! If you really want to wear a graphic tee, make sure it's not offensive. If you won't wear it to school, then don't wear it to the dance. Many dances have a dress code. Double-check with your school to find out what it is. Looking nice isn't just about wearing the right clothes - your hair plays a large role as well. Taking the time to wash, condition, and style your hair can help boost your confidence at the dance. If you have short hair, style it with some pomade while it is still damp, just after you finish your shower. If you have longer hair, choose a style that can tuck your hair into a bun so you have more freedom moving around.
Summary: Choose a dress or uniform that is comfortable for you. Avoid graphic tees, open-toed shoes, and clothes that show too much skin. Style your hair to complete your look.

Problem: Article: Before they are ripe, cotton bolls are closed up and resemble large seeds. They are greenish brown in color and often solid. Once the plant goes into bloom, it develops the white, fluffy cotton. If you are using a cotton picker, wait until the majority of your crops have exposed cotton balls. This way, you can maximize your yield. Cotton is typically planted in April. In general, it takes 150-180 days from planting until cotton is ready for harvest. If you live in an area with warm temperatures in the spring and summer, your cotton should be ready for harvest by the end of July. Do this if you live somewhere with very warm springs and summers. Local weather and growing conditions cause the cotton to develop faster or slower depending on your particular region. If your cotton is not ready for harvest in July, let it grow until the bolls open up. This on average occurs throughout the fall if you live in an area with more mild spring and summer weather.
Summary: Harvest your crops when the bolls open up and expose the fluffy cotton. Start harvesting cotton in July if you live in warm climates. Pick cotton through November if you live in cold climates.

Problem: Article: If you have a sweet tooth, choose sugar, syrup, Nutella, and/or whipped cream. Spread your pancake with butter for a rich but simple meal. Consider ham, cheese, and other savory toppings for a heartier pancake experience. To cook bacon in the microwave, lay two paper towels on a plate. Place the bacon strips across the plate and add another paper towel on top. Blast your bacon for three and a half minutes and you've got a meaty pancake topping.
Summary:
Put toppings on your pancake. Consider microwaving bacon to accompany your pancake.