How to prepare wine and cheese
Choose a variety of cheeses that range in flavor from mild to strong.
Serving a variety ensures that all of your guests can find something to suit their palates. Choose 3 to 5 varieties of cheese for a party of 20 guests where the cheese will serve as an appetizer or first course.

Add 1 variety of cheese for every 10 additional guests. If cheese is being served as the main meal at your gathering, start with 5 to 7 varieties and add 1 variety for every additional 10 guests.

How to protect your hearing
Understand noise-related hearing loss.
Frequent or prolonged exposure to loud noises is one of the most common causes of hearing loss, despite the fact that this type of hearing loss is completely preventable.
Our brain registers sound thanks to a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear called the cochlea.

The cochlea is covered in thousands of tiny hairs which register sound vibrations and turn them into electrical impulses to be processed by the brain. When your ears are exposed to loud noises, these tiny hairs can become damaged, resulting in hearing loss.

How to apply a poultice
Grind roots, seeds and other hard herbs in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.
You may use fruits and vegetables in poultices, too. These are usually grated instead of ground.

Already-fine herbs and powders don't need to be ground. Mix the ground or dried herb with a bit of oil or water until it forms a moist paste.

How to relieve stress through journaling
Get a portable journal.
Try to find a journal that you can stow away in your backpack, purse, or pocket. You never know when a stressful moment may arise, so being prepared at all times is best.
Also take into consideration the journal's cover (do you like its appearance? ) and paper (do you like the texture? ). On that note, be sure to have a pen or pencil (whichever you prefer) on hand at all times-maybe a backup as well, just in case.