This method uses basic items found around your house, though you may have to purchase distilled water and pH test strips. Feminized cannabis seeds. 1 to 2 gallons of distilled (non-chlorinated) water. 2 clean dinner plates. 1 roll of paper towels. A warm, dark place to store seeds. Tweezers (do not handle seeds with your hands). pH test kit. Good potting soil. Seed tray with 1x1 inch cells or plastic cups. Compact fluorescent Lights. Grow light timer. To distill water at home, fill the container you will use to soak the seeds with tap water and let it sit in the open for 24 hrs to evaporate chlorine. You can also purchase distilled water from a grocery store or plant nursery. Test the pH of the water with pH test strips. It should measure between 5.8 and 6.5. You want pH of water and soil to be as close to ideal as possible to ensure proper germination. The seeds will float at first, but eventually sink. You can give the seeds a little tap with the tweezers to help them sink. If they still float after 24 hours, they might not be viable (able to germinate). Use distilled water at room temperature to moisten the paper towels. Drain-off excess water. Use tweezers to remove seeds from water and place on moistened paper towel. Cover these with two additional moist paper towel sheets. Then, place a second dinner plate over the paper towels and seeds. This will help keep the seeds warm. Keep the seeds covered and store in a warm, dark place. Ideally the temperature should be between 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit for the seeds to germinate. Check seeds and paper towels regularly. Re-moisten the paper towels as needed, making sure to drain any excess water. After about 5-6 days (though it may take longer depending on the variety) you should observe a small white taproot extending from one end of the seed. Fill a small plastic cup or seed tray with good potting soil and water until saturated. Use your finger to create a 1/4 in (0.75 cm) hole and drop your seeds in with the taproot facing down. Cover with loose soil - do not pat or tamp down soil over the seed. Use a spray bottle to ensure the soil remains moist, but not inundated. A sprout should appear within 4-6 days, and seedlings should have leaves after 10-14 days. Set tray or plastic cups with seedlings under a fluorescent (T5, T8, or T12) grow lamp positioned no closer than 2-4 inches above the surface of the soil. Set grow light to a 24 hour light cycle. Germinated seeds and seedlings require 24 hours. This can be reduced to 16 hours of light once the seedling produces leaves.

Summary: Obtain necessary materials. Soak seeds in distilled water for 24 hours. Lay two sheets of paper towels over a dinner plate. Place cannabis seeds in center of moist paper towel. Plant your germinated seed.

It's important for both mother and puppies to receive enough nutrition so that the mother can recover and the puppies can develop healthily. Most dogs will eat the placenta and afterbirth. This is very nutrient-rich and gives the mother a much-needed burst of energy to care for her young. Feed your nursing mother puppy food. Be prepared to feed her up to 3 times her normal intake of food. Clean, fresh water must be available at all times. Place these near her puppies so that she will not need to leave them to eat and drink. Insufficient food or water will trigger the mother's milk to dry up. Expect things to go well but be prepared for complications. Because chihuahuas are a small breed, infections can quickly become life-threatening. Consult your vet if you suspect your dog has any of the following: Metritus (an inflamed uterus) - Symptoms include fever, foul-smelling discharge, listlessness, loss of appetite, decreased milk production, and disinterest in the puppies. Eclampsia (or 'milk fever') - Symptoms include nervousness, restlessness, disinterest in the puppies, and a stiff, pained gait. If left untreated, eclampsia can progress into muscle spasms, inability to stand, fever, seizures, and death. This condition usually develops about 2-4 weeks after delivery. Mastitis (inflammation of the breasts) - Symptoms include red, hardened, or painful mammary glands. The mother may try to discourage the puppies from nursing, but you want them to continue doing so, as it can help flush out the infection (without causing the puppies any harm). The general rule of thumb after the mother has given birth is to watch out that she doesn't stop caring for the pups or show signs of feeling ill. A healthy mother will be alert and attentive to her newborns. She will only leave them for bathroom breaks and will want to rush back to them quickly. Her time should be spent licking them and feeding them. She may or may not eat, but she should relive herself normally and drink water. She will still be bleeding but should not be in pain.

Summary: Feed the dogs well. Monitor the mother in the weeks following birth. Observe the mother and pups.

Apply for jobs in production online using sites like Craigslist, Indeed and Monster. Craigslist may be the best bet for finding small projects in your area that need short-term help. Job sites like Indeed and Monster usually post long-term jobs, which are harder to get but are more permanent. Don't send the same general resume and cover letter on all your applications. You want to make sure that you express why you as a candidate admire that studio or company and how you would fit into the environment there. For example, you could include a sentence in your cover letter that says, "I am particularly excited to have the opportunity to apply to Red Crown Productions because I admire the work they have done to bring national attention to smaller, independent filmmakers." Don't apply for an Executive Director position if you have no experience in the industry. Look for Production Assistant, also known as PA, roles. These are the entry-level positions in film and video production, and are where many start off when getting into production. Unfortunately, this is an almost inevitable part of starting out in film or video production. Almost everyone in the industry has to pay their dues and do unpaid work as assistants or runners. If a studio or company is interesting, fetching coffee may be worth it for the connections that you can make. You have already researched studios and companies in your area. Make a list of the ones that most interest you and call their production office . You will likely reach the Production Assistant on the phone. Ask them if there are any openings and if you can send a resume. Just because a studio doesn't list jobs, it doesn't mean they don't exist. Many studios hire through word of mouth or through references, which is why pursuing them is a good tactic. Create a LinkedIn profile and post your resume. Get in touch with any recruiters that you can find that are in the industry. LinkedIn is fast becoming one of the most vital ways to find jobs in the digital age. If you get an interview with a studio or company, do thorough research. Make sure you know things like their size, where they usually work and what projects they have been doing. Their website is always a great place to start. You can also find information on them by doing a Google search. If you get an interview, do your best to communicate your own skills and assets. Bring each question back to your strengths and the ways that you can contribute effectively to the company or project. Stay positive and down to earth. The last thing any film crew needs is someone who will bring drama to the table. Present yourself as someone who is grounded and is willing to follow directions. After the interview, send an email thanking the interviewer for their time. It is a polite gesture that is almost standard interviewing procedure now. It will also make sure that the employer will keep you in mind as he or she is interviewing other candidates.
Summary: Apply to jobs positions online. Customize your resume and cover letter for each job that you apply to. Apply to jobs you're qualified for. Don't be above internships or unpaid positions. Contact studios or companies that interest you. Use LinkedIn to apply for jobs. Research the company or studio before the interview. Show yourself in the best light during the interview. Always follow up on an interview.