Problem: Article: A coarse sugar scrub can irritate and even tear sensitive skin. Smaller sugar granules are gentler and less abrasive. Brown sugar is one of the softest sugars and works well on your face and body. Turbinado sugar (also known as raw sugar) tends to have larger particles so if you see it as an ingredient, be aware that it's a rougher scrub. While sugar is naturally a humectant (meaning it locks in moisture), some scrubs are more moisturizing than others. Choose one with skin-replenishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, coconut or avocado oil, glycerin, or essential oils if your skin is prone to dehydration. Look for scrubs that include essential oils to match your needs. For example, if you're stressed out, a lavender scent is calming. And if you're feeling fatigued, lemon or peppermint scents are energizing. Other popular aromatherapy scents include eucalyptus for clearing your sinuses, patchouli for soothing anxiety, and rosemary for increasing concentration. Using basic ingredients from your pantry like olive oil, honey, and brown sugar, you can DIY a sugar scrub at home. Whipping up your own sugar scrub means you can control exactly what goes in it, thus avoiding any chemicals or additives that could be harmful to you or the environment.
Summary: Look for a scrub with fine particles. Pick a hydrating scrub if you have very dry skin. Select a scent based on aromatherapy properties. Make your own sugar scrub if you're on a budget.

Problem: Article: It can be helpful to let a good friend or family member know what you're going through and ask for support. If you've stayed silent through your struggles, now is the time to open up. Talking to someone can give you a sense of relief and help you relieve stress. Find someone who's a good listener and let them know what's happening in your life. It's up to you what you want to say. If you need to let it all out, do so. If there are things you are not ready to talk about, that's okay, too. You may want to consider different treatment options depending on what your struggle is. For example, if you struggle with drugs, consider inpatient, outpatient, and residential care and/or detoxification. Getting treatment can help you start the path to recovery. Consider speaking with your family and your general practitioner about what treatment may be best for you. If you feel like you have no idea where to start, you might consider seeing a therapist. Create goals together and address what is most important for you to make a change. If you struggle with substance abuse, consider seeing a therapist who specializes in treating addiction. They can help you cope with cravings or stressors that increase your likelihood of using. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or another mental disorder, talk to your therapist about treating this, too. Sometimes 'toughing it out' can cause more problems and affect you over the long-term. If you've tried to work through your mental health problems and have struggled time and again, it may be time to try medications. Medication can help to treat symptoms associated with problems like depression, anxiety, and ADHD. If you start medication, recognize that they may take a few weeks to kick in. Be patient and communicate with your prescriber about any side-effects or negative changes you notice. If you're struggling with a problem, it can be helpful to join a support group. Especially if you feel isolated and alone, a support group is a great way to join others who get it and have 'been there.' Whether you suffer from an illness, addiction, mental health disorder, or have endured difficult circumstances, there's likely a support group for you. Join a support group to share your experiences, get advice, and talk honestly about your feelings.
Summary: Talk to a good friend. Get treatment. See a therapist. Obtain medication. Go to a support group.

Problem: Article: Don't set sharp-edged objects directly on marble. If you have marble floors, use padding under chair and table legs. Use coasters and mats on marble countertops to protect them from glasses and appliances. Don't leave pools of water to try on marble countertops or floors, as this could end up leaving a stain. Use a second dry, soft cloth to dry the surfaces after they're clean.
Summary: Protect marble from scratches. Wipe the marble dry.

Problem: Article: 4 times the number of stitches you will need for your project. When you start a project with a ruffled border, you will need to cast on 4 times the amount of stitches that your pattern calls for. For example, if your pattern tells you to cast on 30 stitches, cast on 120 stitches to start. This provides the fabric volume for the ruffles. To cast on, make a slipknot and tighten it on the right hand needle. Loop the working yarn around the left hand needle 1 time, and then insert the right hand needle into the loop. Loop the yarn over the right hand needle tip, and pull it through the loop. After you have cast on the required number of stitches, begin knitting. Knit all of the stitches in the first row, unless your pattern instructs you to do otherwise. For example, if your pattern instructs you to work the ruffle in another special stitch, then work that stitch instead. To knit a stitch, insert the right hand needle through the loop from the front. Loop the yarn over the right hand needle and pull the yarn through the stitch on the left hand needle. Let the stitch on the left hand needle slide off. You may continue working the rest of your rows in the knit stitch for a garter stitch ruffle. To continue working your ruffle in the stockinette stitch, the second row and all even rows thereafter will need to be purled. Check your knitting pattern instructions to see if this is the recommended stitch. To purl, insert the right hand needle through the first stitch on the left hand needle from the back. Then, loop the yarn over the tip of the right hand needle and pull it through. Hold the yarn taut and then lift the old stitch slide off of the left hand needle. Your ruffle can be as long or as short as you'd like it to be, but a good length might be anywhere from 3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2cm). Keep working the rows until your project is the desired length. Measure the ruffle with a ruler when it seems like you are getting close to the desired length, especially if you are trying to achieve a specific measurement. across the row. Knitting a decrease row will gather the strip of knit stitches you have created and make them start to look like a ruffle. To knit 2 together, insert your knitting needle in through 2 stitches at one time, and then knit the 2 stitches together just the same as you would knit 1 stitch. Continue to knit 2 together all the way to the end of the row. If you are working in the garter stitch, then work another row of knit 2 together stitches after this row to complete your ruffle border. If you are working in the stockinette stitch, then you will need to purl 2 together all the way across the next row. Purling 2 together is the same as knitting 2 together, but you will be purling 2 stitches at 1 time instead of knitting them. Continue to purl 2 together all the way to the end of the row. After you complete the decrease rows, resume working normal rows in the stitch of your choice or as indicated by your project. For example, if your project calls for knitting all of the rows after adding the ruffle, then knit all of the rows until your project is the desired length.
Summary:
Cast on Knit all of the stitches in the first row. Purl all stitches in the second row for a stockinette stitch ruffle. Continue to repeat the row sequence until you have the desired length. Knit 2 together Purl 2 together all the way across. Continue working rows until your project is complete.