Article: Plastic water, milkshake, or soda bottles are great for making maracas. Empty the bottles and clean them out thoroughly with hot, soapy water before you use them. Make sure that they are completely dry before you begin filling them. 2 plastic bottles will make 2 maracas. Get more plastic bottles if you want to make extra maracas. Check that each bottle has a secure lid. Leave the maracas for at least 12 hours so that the paper mache has enough time to dry. Avoid touching the paper mache while it's drying. If it's very humid, the paper mache may take longer to dry. Repeat the process of adding extra paper mache layers over the maracas. Let the maracas dry overnight again and then check that the paper mache feels firm before you begin decorating. Once the paper mache has fully dried, pick your favorite colors of paint and decorate them however you see fit. Use multiple bright colors if you want your maracas to stand out, or stick to just 1 color for simple decoration. You can also paint patterns or pictures on the maracas if you prefer. Wait until the paint dries before you use the maracas. Feel free to decorate your maracas with other craft items too, such as plastic beads, buttons, ribbon, or washi tape.
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Get 2 plastic bottles that are approximately 15floz (440ml). Let the maracas dry overnight. Add 3 more paper mache layers and let the maracas dry again. Decorate the maracas with paint.
Article: When someone says something rude or insulting, it can hit a nerve, particularly when that someone is your husband. Take a minute to breathe deeply and gather your thoughts. Consider stepping away and saying, "I need a moment after what you just said." Avoid engaging in further conversation until you've stepped away and had some space. Take 5 deep breaths. Visualize something positive in your life, rather than focusing on what your husband just said. Being insulted will likely make you feel angry and defensive. While it's okay to feel angry and upset about what was said, attacking back will likely lead to more arguments and frustration. Find calm and patient words to say how you feel about what was said. If it seems like your husband is trying to belittle you, and there is a pattern of this behavior, consider saying, "I recognize that you're trying to make me feel bad about myself. I won't let you hurt me. I am stronger than that." If your husband is generally understanding, but said that you're fat in a heated moment, consider saying, "What you just said makes me feel small and ugly. Can we focus on how to make things better without hurting each other?" Consider approaching the conversation as a way to discuss what is bothering you and your husband, rather than blaming one another. Consider turning the hateful words into a way to more effectively communicate. If your husband is resistant to talking about what's bothering him, or listening to what's bothering you, you may need to evaluate whether you both are able to talk about each other's feelings effectively. Consider whether you and your husband are able to talk about difficult subjects without feeling emotionally drained, exhausted, and disrespected. Try to focus the conversation on finding compromise instead of attacking each other.
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Take a moment to breathe before responding. Think before you react. See if you and your husband can talk rather than argue.
Article: After you have washed your hair, apply a deep conditioner and tuck your hair under a shower cap. Wait for 15 to 30 minutes before washing the deep conditioner out. Fill a spray bottle two-thirds of the way with water, and one-third of the way with a leave-in conditioner. Close the bottle and shake it to mix everything up. Spray the mixture into your hair until it is damp, then apply a rich, conditioning cream. Heat up 1 to 2 tablespoons (14.8 to 29.6ml) of oil (like coconut oil or olive oil) and comb it through your hair. Cover your hair with a plastic shower cap and wait 20 to 30 minutes. Once the time is up, rinse the oil out, then wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. If you have very thick or very long hair, you may need to use more oil. To make the mask even more effective, sit under the hot sun or a dryer. The heat will help your hair absorb the oil better. Alternatively, you can apply the oil to your hair, wear a plastic shower cap, and sit under a hair dryer for a similar effect. Place 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) of honey and 1 tablespoon (15ml) of coconut oil into a microwave-safe dish. Heat them in the microwave until the coconut oil melts, and stir to combine. Comb the mask through your hair, then tuck your hair under a plastic shower cap. Wait 30 to 40 minutes, then rinse the mask out using warm water and shampoo. If you don't have any coconut oil, you can use olive oil instead. Honey is wonderful for hair because it helps seal in moisture. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon (4.9ml) of olive oil, 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) of honey, and cup (65 grams) of plain, Greek yogurt. Apply the mask to your damp hair, then tuck your hair under a plastic shower cap. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes, then wash the mask out with warm water and shampoo. In a small bowl, mash together a ripe avocado and 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) of olive oil. For extra nourishment and hydration, add 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) of honey. Apply the mask to damp hair, then tuck your hair under a plastic shower cap. Wait 15 to 60 minutes, then wash the mask out. In a blender, combine 1 ripe banana, 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) of honey, and 1 tablespoon (15ml) of olive oil. Keep blending until the mixture is smooth and there are no banana clumps. Comb the mixture through your hair and massage it into your scalp. Cover your hair with a plastic shower cap and wait 15 minutes. Wash the mask out once the time is up. The banana in this mask will help restore your hair's elasticity and prevent breakage.
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Use a store-bought deep conditioning treatment once a week. Make and use a simple spray-on conditioning treatment. Use a hot oil treatment for something quick and easy. Try a simple honey and coconut oil mask. Make a honey, oil, and yogurt mask to hydrate and strengthen your hair. Try a nourishing avocado and oil mask if your hair is brittle and dry. Make a banana-honey mask to hydrate your hair and prevent breakage.