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.

Pale skin can look even paler when paired with deep colors. Try lighter, softer shades to make your skin look less pale. Some good choices might be: Pale pink Peach Ivory Light yellow Most people with pale skin do not have orange undertones, and the color is often very unflattering to those with pale skin. It's a strong color that essentially clashes with your skin color. These light shades will complement your fair skin. Hair colors with golden or orange undertones are not going to be flattering (and will probably make you look even paler).

Summary: Do not wear strong colors. Avoid oranges in both clothing and hair color. Choose shades of blonde or light brown for your hair.

Trim a portion of clear tape to a piece just large enough to cover the split. Apply it directly to the crack, using a free finger to hold the crack together. Then, trim off any excess tape. This method works best when the split in your toenail does not extend down into your nail bed. Severe splits will need more immediate attention. This solution is useful if you split your toenail while at work or on-the-go. It's not a long-term solution, though. Fix the split at home or go to a professional salon as soon as possible. the crack. If the toenail damage does not extend down into the nail bed, you can file down the crack. For best results, use a clean file and file in the direction of the split. If the split is vertical, file in a single direction to avoid further cracking. File down just slightly past the base of the crack to make sure your nail stays smooth and even. Filing a dry nail can make the split worse. To avoid exacerbating the problem, let your nail soak in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes before filing. If the split does not extend down into your nail bed, you can also glue it together. Apply a small amount of nail glue along the length of the split, and use an orange stick to press the split together until the glue has dried. This typically takes no more than 2 minutes. Once the split is dry, drip a cotton swab in nail polish remover and rub it along the skin next to your nail to remove any excess glue. After the glue dries, apply a clear top coat to your nail to seal the crack and blend the nail together. Cut a small section of paper off from a tea bag. Apply a base coat or clear topcoat to your nail, and let it dry for about 30 seconds so that it becomes tacky. Press the tea bag paper down so that it covers the split completely, and smooth the paper so that it has no wrinkles or bubbles. Trim the paper to fit your nail shape, and file it down to blend the paper to your nail. File in the direction of your split. Filing against your split could cause further damage. Then, apply another layer of topcoat to turn the paper translucent. Once the full extent of the split has grown out past the extent of your fingertip, you can safely trim it off. Use a pair of nail scissors to carefully cut just under the split. Then, file your nail down, running the file in a single direction so as to avoid new splits or snags.
Summary: Hold the nail together with tape for a temporary solution. File down Glue the split together. Use the tea bag method. Trim the split once it has grown out past the fingertip.