Problem: Article: Protein fibers, like wool, cashmere, and silk will hold the dye for the longest. Cotton fabric dyes well, but the color generally fades a little bit faster over time. Remember that you can always re-dye items that have faded. Use towels or sheets that you don't mind getting discolored. You'll also need a large plastic bowl, white vinegar, water, and various food coloring options. Getting everything together is helpful so that you don't have to go searching for anything while your hands are messy. There are some techniques to remove food coloring stains, but it's easiest to avoid making them if you can. Place your clothes in the bowl first, and then add enough equal parts of water and white vinegar so that they're completely saturated. To keep things even, use a measuring cup to add 8 ounces (230g) of each liquid at a time. The pre-soak prepares the clothes to accept the dye better than if you were to go straight to water and food coloring. Although you can dye your clothes without soaking them first, the color won't be as vibrant! Dump out the water/vinegar mix, and gently wring out your clothes. Then use 3 to 4 cups (710 to 950mL) of water (or more, depending on how bulky the clothes are) and 10-15 drops of food coloring. Mix the water and dye in a large bowl and place your wrung-out clothes into the new mixture. If you're nervous about the color being too dark, start with fewer drops and add more until you get the desired color. Most packs of food coloring have 4 basic color optionsblue, green, red, and yellow. Mix together red and blue to make purple. If you want orange, combine red and yellow. Make a beautiful cyan color by mixing green and blue. Experiment with your dyes and water to find the perfect shade for your clothes. If your pack of food coloring comes with white or black dyes, use those to either lighten or darken the mixture to get the color you want. Use a long spoon to push the fabric down in the water to make sure it's fully submerged, and stir it every few minutes let the dye access all of the material. You could even wear rubber gloves and manually rearrange the fabric every couple of minutes, too. After 10-20 minutes, you will notice that the water is clearer than it was before because the dye is getting absorbed into the fabric. Wring out your clothes after they've soaked in the water and dye mixture, and then place each item into its own resealable bag and set them out of the way somewhere. It's okay if they're left for longer than 8 hours. The time in the resealable bag makes the dye react with the fabric faster, which gives you a more vibrant, longer-lasting color in the end.
Summary: Choose a wool fabric if you want your color to last. Lay down old towels and gather your materials together in one place. Place your clothes in a 1:1 mixture of water to vinegar for 30 minutes. Soak your clothing in water and food coloring after the vinegar soak. Mix together 2 or more dyes to create different colors. Let your clothes sit in the water and dye mixture for 10-20 minutes. Put the clothes into a resealable bag for at least 8 hours.

Problem: Article: Nothing makes a teacher's day like a beautiful, handmade card telling them how great they are. Spend some time the day before school and get crafty. Use colored paper, glitter, and colorful markers to draw a picture of your teacher or decorate a message that lets your teacher know you think she is awesome. You can then present the card to your teacher as a thoughtful gift. Don't make your card anonymous unless you are shy but still want your teacher to know he or she is awesome! However, a teacher would like to thank you for your card and not embarrass you. There are also online templates you can print out and decorate for your teacher, featuring fun messages and images to make your teacher's day. Use social media for good by making a video about how great your teacher is or writing a post on social media about how awesome you think your teacher is and making it public. This will allow your other classmates and friends to support and comment on your post, which will show your teacher how much she is appreciated. Maybe your social media brag about how great your teacher will even go viral and your teacher will really get the recognition she deserves. Organize a mock awards day where you create a teacher recognition award for your teacher with your classmates. You and your classmates can then present the award to your teacher as part of a mock awards ceremony. This will show your teacher you appreciate her hard work and allow her to feel recognized by her students. You can also nominate your teacher for a local or national teacher recognition award to show her that you really appreciate her hard work. Your school may have a teacher of the month program or your area may have a teacher recognition program where you nominate your teacher through an application process. in the U.S., more than a dozen organizations sponsor teacher recognition awards every year. You can find more information about national awards for teachers in the United States by searching online.
Summary: Make your teacher a thoughtful handmade card. Brag about your teacher online and make the post public. Give your teacher a classroom teacher recognition award. Nominate your teacher for a teacher recognition award.

Problem: Article: Unless you want to breed your cat, it's a good idea to have her spayed. You do not want to deal with another miscarriage in the future and caring for kittens can be costly. Spaying your cat will prevent pregnancy altogether. Seeing a vet regularly during your cat's pregnancy can decrease the risk of miscarriage. If your cat is not spayed and is around un-neutered males, she is at risk of becoming pregnant. Watch for signs of pregnancy so you can get your cat evaluated early. Cats usually do not gain weight until the end of pregnancy, so you should look for other signs. The main way to tell your cat is pregnant is to look at her nipples. Early on in pregnancy, a cat's nipples will become noticeably darker and enlarged. A cat will also gain weight throughout pregnancy, so changes in your cat's size can indicate pregnancy. Cats need adequate food during pregnancy. A healthy diet can translate to a healthy pregnancy. You will need to add extra protein to your cat's meals throughout her pregnancy. Talk to your vet about safe sources of extra protein for your cat. Your vet may recommend a particular brand of cat food. Towards the end of your cat's pregnancy, your vet may want to switch her to kitten chow to provide her the nutrients to support breastfeeding. You should always have food out for your cat while she's pregnant. Even if you usually schedule meal times, allow your cat to eat freely while pregnant. Have your cat's stools checked regularly at a vet's office. This is especially important if your cat goes outside or has had fleas in the past. Parasites can cause a miscarriage, so keeping your cat parasite free can help prevent miscarriage.
Summary:
Spay your cat. Recognize the signs of pregnancy early. Provide adequate nutrition throughout the pregnancy. Be proactive about parasites.