In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you plan on walking through the woods or spending time in the yard, wear long pants, long socks, long sleeves, and boots. This creates a barrier between ticks and your skin, which reduces the likelihood of them attaching to your skin. You can still do this in the summertime when it's warm outside; just wear breathable fabrics such as cotton and linen mixes. Purchase a repellent spray such as Sawyer Brand's Fisherman's Formula or OFF! Deep Woods. Spray the product all over your body just before going outside in order to effectively repel ticks. Pour 1 cup (236.5 mL) of vinegar into a spray bottle. Add in 10-15 drops of a tick-repelling essential oil, such as cedar, geranium, or lavender, and shake the bottle. Spray the mixture all over your exposed skin and clothing before spending time outside. As an alternative, put a few drops of a tick-repelling essential oil, such as eucalyptus, onto a lint roller and take it outside with you. Every hour or so, roll the lint roller along the outside of your clothing to capture and immobilize any ticks that are crawling on you. After you've been outside, thoroughly check your body for ticks. If you find any on your clothing, wash your clothes in hot water and dry them on high heat to kill any ticks. Pay especially close attention to your underarms, ears, hair, belly button, and the back of your knees, as ticks often latch onto these parts of the body. Always bathe within 2 hours of coming inside to wash off any ticks that aren't attached to you. This will also reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease.
Summary: Wear full-coverage clothing. Buy a repellant spray. Make an essential oil repellant spray. Check your body and clothing after spending time outside. Bathe immediately after spending time outside.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you have a hard time remembering appointments or your to-do list, write them down! Use one thing to track everything go on in your life, whether it's a calendar app, a paper planner, or just a plain notebook. Refer to it often and check things off as you complete them. If this is a digital notebook or app, having a backup copy somewhere would be a very good idea. If you find you can't remember where you left objects you need every day, assign a place for them. When you first assign everything its place, write them down. That way you'll have a list you can refer to until you get accustomed to where everything is. For example, you could: Install a hook by the door for your keys. Always leave your cell phone and wallet on your desk. Keep your checkbook in a drawer in the kitchen. Everyone has things they need to do every day. Turn yours into a routine, where you do your daily tasks in the same order, at the same time, every single day. Eventually, the routine will become second nature and you won't have to worry about forgetting to do something. While you're getting used to your routine, schedule it in a planner or notebook every day. Note what time you'll get up, make coffee, brush your teeth, make dinner, clean dishes, and get ready for bed. Short-term memory loss might make you feel embarrassed, but most people won't mind repeating themselves if you ask. This way, you know that you won't have to remember things, and some of the pressure will be taken off of you. You can say something like, "please forgive me if I've already asked you this. But would you mind reminding me where the room is for the conference?" This is a great tool for everybody to master, not just for people who suffer from short-term memory loss. Mnemonics is the technique of attaching a word, phrase, or image to an object. This skill can be very powerful, and the memorization will stick in your brain like super glue. Perhaps you've never heard of mnemonics, but ask yourself: "Self, how many days are in September?" Chances are, the first thing that popped into your mind was "30 days hath September." If you meet a woman named Zoe, rhyme a feature on her face with her name. It doesn't even have to make sense. "Zoe, eyes aglow-y," for example. Make yourself laugh with your mnemonic. Make your memory aid a rude limerick, as in "The new boss's name is Vig Ronson, who's rumored to have a...," etc. (Fill in the blanksit's good for your memory!) If you need to memorize something important and you're finding it difficult to do so, separate the information into smaller groups. Try this technique with grocery lists, birthdays, names or other things you want to remember. The most common example of chunking is phone numbersinstead of trying to remember one 10-digit number, most people find it easier to remember two 3-digit numbers and one 4-digit number, like 123-456-7890.
Summary: Write everything down. Make sure everything has its own place. Stick to a routine. Ask people to repeat themselves. Use mnemonics. Try "chunking" information.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Nothing says Australia Day like a little BBQ. Grilled sausages and steaks are always a hit. If you want to get really authentic, make indooroo, an Australian dish featuring kangaroo steaks marinated in mango, chili, garam masala, and curry powder. Host your own BBQ, or head to a friend's. A "slab," or carton of Australian beer, is a refreshing addition to any Australia Day celebration. Store your slabs in a cooler. For really big gatherings, fill your bathtub with ice and pop in a few slabs. Little Creatures Pale Ale, Coopers, Boag's, and VB are some Aussie favorites. Tim Tams, chocolate-covered biscuit treats, are a sweet Australian staple. Grab a hot coffee, nibble the ends of your Tim-Tam, and use it as a straw. When it becomes nice and soft, "slam" it into your mouth and enjoy the moist, chocolatey goodness. A Pavlova is a giant, fluffy meringue topped with sweet cream and fruit. Although the New Zealanders claim it was their invention, every Aussie knows that Pav is Australian through and through. Buy a Pav, or make your own. Strawberries, passion fruit, and kiwis make great toppings. Have friends and family members cook their favorite Aussie dishes. Then, everyone tastes and votes. One rule: no voting for your own dish. If you want, you can have a more specialized cook-off. Have friends compete to make the best Australian desert or grilled kangaroo. Give the winner a patriotic prize, like an Australian flag apron or a case of Australian beer!
Summary:
Grill some meat on the barbie. Pick up a "slab" of beer. Try a Tim-Tam slam. Make Pavlova. Have an Australian cook off.