Problem: Article: Once you make the fondant, it will need to rest for about eight hours. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to make the fondant in advance of making the cake. For the fondant, you will need the following supplies: Large mixing bowl Small saucepan Mixing spoon Plastic wrap Large sealable plastic bag Sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl. Sifting will remove lumps and make the job of forming a smooth fondant much easier. Use your finger or a spoon to make a well in the center of the sugar for the wet ingredients. If you don't have a sifter, put the sugar in the bowl and whisk it to remove lumps. Pour the cold water into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Set it aside for five minutes to give the gelatin time to soften. After five minutes, heat the gelatin and water over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Once dissolved, remove the gelatin from the heat. Add the glucose and glycerine to the gelatin mixture and stir to fully combine. Finally, add the almond extract and stir to incorporate. You can add any extract you like for flavor in place of the almond extract. Be sure to use clear extracts, because colored flavorings (like vanilla) will color the fondant, which needs to be white for Hello Kitty. Pour the gelatin mixture into the well in the center of the sugar. Stir to incorporate all the sugar. Turn the dough out onto a flat surface covered with a dusting of powdered sugar. Knead the fondant with your hands until it becomes a stiff dough. If the fondant becomes too sticky, sprinkle it with a dusting of powdered sugar. Roll the fondant into a ball and wrap it tightly in a layer of plastic wrap. Then transfer the wrapped fondant to a sealable plastic bag. Push out all the air and seal the bag. Set the fondant aside on the counter and let it rest for about eight hours. The cornstarch called for in this recipe will be used when you roll out the fondant.
Summary: Get your equipment ready. Sift the sugar. Dissolve the gelatin. Add the remaining ingredients. Combine the ingredients and knead the fondant. Rest the fondant.

Problem: Article: The best time to propagate a succulent is when the plant develops a long, woody stem at the bottom. This often occurs because the plant isn't getting enough light, so it grows taller and the leaves begin to space out to reach more light. A succulent with a long stem is called a leggy plant. Take leaves from the bottom of the plant, and leave the younger and smaller growth near the top. Your propagation attempt will have a better chance of succeeding if you start with healthy mother leaves. To find healthy leaves to propagate, look for succulent leaves that: Are uniformly colored with no discoloration Aren't ripped or torn Don't have any spots or marks Are full and plump looking The best way to remove a leaf for propagation is to gently remove it with your fingers. Grab a healthy leaf with your thumb and forefinger. Hold the leaf firmly but gently near the base, where it attaches to the stem. Twist it back and forth slightly, and delicately wiggle it back and forth until it comes off. Hold the leaf by the base to prevent breakage. The entire base of the leaf must come off the stem, otherwise it will die. After you remove the leaves from the stem, lay them out on a towel or parchment-lined baking sheet. Place them somewhere warm in indirect sunlight to dry. Leave them for three to seven days, until the wound heals and a callous or scab forms where the leaf was removed from the stem. If you place the cut leaves in soil before the wounds heal, they will rot and die before they grow into new plants.
Summary: Pick the right time. Choose healthy leaves. Twist the leaves off the stem. Let the leaf wounds dry.

Problem: Article: Getting at least 8 hours (and maybe more) helps you start the day off right. If you need to catch up on sleep, you may even want as many as 12 hours to truly recharge. Try skipping setting an alarm, or setting your alarm very late, and seeing how much you sleep. If you get tired later, you can take a half hour nap. Try to fill about 1/3 of your plate with fruits and vegetables. Avoid skipping or delaying meals, especially breakfast. Food is fuel, and eating enough is important to help you have a good day. Eat food from each food group. Look for fruits and vegetables with strong colors (like dark green lettuce or bright red strawberries). These are signs of good nutrition. Pay attention to any cravings. They can tell you what type of nutrition (e.g. salt, leafy greens, fats) your body is low on. Avoid diet bars. Eat real food. Even some light exercise can help you feel a little better, and improve your resilience. Stretch or do yoga. Take a walk around the neighborhood. Play catch with friends or family. Dance to your favorite music. Do push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks, and other exercises you can do anywhere. Play a sport like basketball, football, or baseball. a little, if desired. Try doing something nice for yourself, like taking a bubble bath or doing your nails. Hang out with a good friend or family member. See if you can make plans ahead of the time, or invite them to do something spontaneous. Together, you could... Go out for a meal. Play a board game or video game together. Take a walk. Work on a shared hobby. Go shopping (if your budget allows). Explore a new area of town. Is there something interesting or fun that you've been meaning to get around to? Set aside some time for it. Perhaps you've wanted to learn something new, or experiment with something. Now is a good time to try it. Think back to when you were a child. What did you want to get or do, that your parent(s) said no to? Try that thing now! Take baby steps if it's a big decision. For example, maybe you're not sure if you're ready to be a dog owner, but you think you could try dog-sitting for someone. Take time to rest and think. Try writing in a diary or gratitude journal. Try writing down a few things that you're grateful for or happy about.
Summary:
Start off with a good sleep. Eat full, nutritious meals. Exercise. Pamper yourself Spend time with someone who makes you feel good about life. Try working on something that you've been putting off. Try something that you've been meaning to try. Reflect on the day when you're done.