Q: Any sized jar or bottle will be sufficient for your terrarium. A container with a large mouth will make it easier to work inside of. You want to make sure that the container can be properly sealed. Options include: a candy jar with a heavy lid, a pasta jar, or a mason jar. Make sure the container is properly washed to remove any residue before using as a terrarium. The layer of pebbles at the bottom of the jar is to allow water to collect at the bottom and protect the plants from flooding. Add pebbles to a depth of about 122 inches (1.35.1cm). It doesn't matter what type of rock or pebbles you use. You can even use colorful pebbles from the pet store to make it more exciting. The charcoal layer is important to filter out impurities in the water. It helps keep the ecosystem clean and healthy by reducing the burden of bacteria and fungi. You don't need a thick layer, just enough to cover the rock layer. Activated charcoal can be purchased at a local pet store. On top of the charcoal layer, you will add another layer of peat moss. Peat moss is a nutrient-rich soil that will help hold the water and nutrients necessary for the plants to grow. Peat moss can be obtained a local nursery. The final layer before adding the plants is a layer of potting soil. The plants will be able to root in this soil and get the water and nutrients they need from the combination of all of the layers below the potting soil. Add enough soil for the plants to take root and have room for growth. A depth slightly higher than the pot the plant came in should be good. Most types of potting soil will be sufficient for this. Succulents and cacti require a special type of soil. Any plant you'd like to add will work in your terrarium, but small plants are recommended. Prepare your plants by removing them from their pots and breaking up the hard soil around their roots. Trim particularly long roots before planting. Dig a small well in the soil with a spoon and place the roots of the plant into the hole. Add a bit of soil on top and pack it down around the plant. Repeat this process with the rest of your chosen plants taking care to keep the plants away from the edges of the container. Try to avoid having the leaves touching the sides of the container as much as possible. Some great plants to start with include moon valley friendship, the nerve plant, variegata, aquamarine, minimus aureus, strawberry begonias, ferns, and mosses.
A: Obtain a sealable, large glass jar. Fill the bottom with pebbles. Cover the pebbles with a layer of activated charcoal. Add a 12 inch (1.3cm) layer of peat moss. Layer potting soil on top of the peat moss. Add small plants.

Q: Educating yourself about the causes of nightmares and the ways in which to prevent them can help you successfully cope with and manage your nightmares. As a result, you may find that you are less stressed as a result of missing sleep or disturbing images and can get the sleep your body needs. Nightmares are often caused by stress, anxiety, trauma, and physical and mental illness. In some cases, doctors don't know what causes nightmares. Although nightmares can seem harmless, they can actually significantly affect you and your ability to function because these scary dreams are disrupting vital sleep time. Most nightmares occur about 90 minutes after you go to sleep and this pattern can continue throughout the night, significantly impacting your ability to relax and get much-needed rest. You may find that keeping a dream diary can help you learn about the source of your nightmares. Any time you wake up from a nightmare, write down what caused the disruption in your sleep and any other factors such as diet or alcohol that may exacerbate scary dreams. Over time, you may notice patterns that can help you take concrete steps to reduce or prevent nightmares. Place a small notebook and pen next to your bed so that you can write as soon as you wake up. If you don't like writing, keeping a small voice recorder next to you can be a good alternative. Take your dream diary to any doctor's appointments you may have to deal with your nightmare. This can provide your doctor clues about what is causing the bad dreams. You need time to switch into nighttime and sleep mode. Giving yourself an hour or more to relax can signal your body and brain that it's time to sleep and may help to reduce or prevent nightmares. Staying away from electronics including television and devices can help your brain relax and keep it from seeing images that may stimulate nightmares. You may also want to avoid reading anything that is scary, too. Keep the lights in your home and bedroom dimmed to help signal your body and brain that it is time to wind down. Consider avoiding exercise within three hours of your bedtime to help your body temperature return to normal and minimize the stimulation of your brain. A fixed bedtime routine can further signal your body and brain that it's time to relax and go to bed. Do anything that helps you relax. A bedtime routine is an excellent way to reduce anxiety and stress that can cause nightmares and disrupt your sleep. Reading a light novel with the lights dimmed may reduce stress and anxiety and entertain you while not overstimulating your brain and senses. Drinking herbal tea such as peppermint, lavender, or chamomile while you read may further relax you and keep you asleep. Take a warm bath to promote relaxation and drowsiness. There is evidence that alcohol and drugs such as marijuana or cocaine can cause nightmares. Limiting or quitting either substance altogether may control or prevent nightmares and help you get a better night's sleep. Do not drink more than 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day and stay away from any alcohol within three hours of your bedtime. Drinking caffeine or taking caffeine pills close to bedtime may also cause nightmares. Avoid caffeine within three hours of your bedtime. If you are having any problems quitting alcohol or drugs, see a doctor who can help formulate a treatment plan to quit. Having a nightlight in your room may help more readily cope with nightmares by helping to re-orient yourself if you suddenly wake up. Choose a light that is a soothing and non-stimulating color such as red or orange. Place the nightlight near your bed if possible. You may also want to add others in your bedroom or other rooms of your home. There is a lot of evidence that stress and anxiety are a primary cause of nightmares in adults. Lowering the amount of stress and anxiety in your daily life may reduce or prevent nightmares and help you get a better night sleep overall, which in turn can improve your ability to function. Avoid stressful situations as much as possible by removing yourself from them if you can. If not, consider taking a ten-minute walk to help you come down from the situation. Exercise is an excellent way to control stress and anxiety. Aiming to get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week may help reduce and prevent your nightmares and ensure a full night's rest. Some research has shown that altering the storylines of your nightmares can help you to control and cope with them. Actively switch out terrifying aspects of nightmares with more positive images. You can work on story lines as soon as you wake up from a nightmare or even during the day. Look into your dream diary and write out new endings or elements to your dream, and remove anything that makes you uncomfortable. For example, if you dream that a giant sea monster eats you and your family, tell yourself or write in the notebook, "we got on the monster and rode it to a beautiful desert island and learned that the monster was a great entertainer." If you find that nothing alleviates your nightmares or they are severely disrupting your ability to sleep, see your doctor. She may be able to identify the cause of the dreams including stress, medications, or illness. Take your dream diary with you to help your doctor better assess the situation. Your doctor will likely ask you a series of questions to help her understand when the nightmares started and what factors may contribute to them. Your doctor may suggest you see a psychologist or sleep specialist to help manage or cure your nightmares. She may also prescribe medication to control nightmares.
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Learn about nightmares. Keep a dream diary. Wind down early to relax yourself. Establish a pre-bed ritual. Limit or cut out alcohol and drugs. Illuminate a nightlight. Reduce stress and anxiety. Alter nightmare storylines. See a doctor.