Problem: Article: Wait at least a week after your cat has finished its course of vaccinations before letting it go outside. A cat that goes outside is exposed to more diseases than cats that stay indoors, so vaccinations are essential. Consult your kitten's vet about legally required vaccinations, and ask if they recommend any additional vaccines for cats that spend time outdoors. Generally, a kitten completes its core vaccinations by the time it's 5 or 6 months old. Keep in mind some important vaccines aren't always legally required. For instance, although it isn't always a core vaccination, your vet will still recommend vaccinating your cat against feline leukemia virus (FeLV) if you plan on letting it go outside. If your cat isn't already fixed, schedule an appointment with its vet. When kept as pets, kittens are typically spayed or neutered by the time they're 6 months old. However, with proper veterinary care, even an adult cat well into its teens can be fixed. Spaying or neutering your kitten lowers its risk of developing cancer and other illnesses. In addition, you wouldn't want to deal with a litter of kittens after letting your female cat outside unsupervised. Finally, fixing your cat will lower its risk of getting into fights with other felines. While oral medications are available, topical treatments are the most popular routine parasite preventatives for cats. To use the treatment, apply the medication between your cat's shoulder blades once a month. Follow the dosage instructions on the packaging; doses vary and usually depend on a pet's weight. Discuss parasite preventative treatments with your cat's vet and use your product as instructed. While over-the-counter products are available, treatments prescribed by vets are more effective, and it's wise to have your vet recommend the right product and dosage for your pet. Check your backyard for hazards, and make sure anything that could hurt your cat is out of its reach. Store chemicals, such as antifreeze, on shelves in a garage or shed. Research any plants you keep in your garden and make sure they're safe for cats. Toxic plants include amaryllis, azaleas, elephant's ear, lilies, hyacinths, and oleander. For a full list, see https://www.cats.org.uk/dangerous-plants.
Summary: Let your cat out only after it's fully vaccinated. Spay or neuter your kitten before letting it go outside. Give your cat routine flea and tick preventative medicine. Keep your cat away from chemicals, toxic plants, and other hazards.

Problem: Article: This will protect it from freezer burn and keep the texture and flavor fresh. Use several pieces of plastic wrap and make sure the entire rind is covered. During this time the brie will harden, which will make it easier to remove the rind. 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time necessary to give the brie the chance to firm up. If you have more time, it's fine to freeze the brie for a few hours or even overnight. If the brie still feels soft, put it back in the freezer for another half hour. This method only works if the brie is completely firm. If it feels stiff to the touch, place the brie on a cutting board. Place the brie on a cutting board and use a serrated knife to slice the top off of the brie. Once you've made the cut, use your fingers to pry off the rind. If the brie is sufficiently firm, the top should be easy to cut off. Slicing off just the top leaves a "bowl" for the creamy cheese to be scooped from when eating or preparing to serve. This same method can be used for a pie slice of brie as well. If preferred all the rind can be removed before cooking or serving. Use caution to remove as little of the creamy cheese as possible and only remove the white dry rind. Put the brie in a baking dish and bake it for 15 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees. It should be shiny and creamy when done. Tart, sweet berry or orange jam perfectly complements the creamy, salty brie. Whole wheat or water crackers are both excellent with baked brie.
Summary: Wrap the brie tightly in plastic wrap. Place the brie in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Take the brie out of the freezer and remove the plastic wrap. Slice off the top. Bake the brie bowl. Top it with preserves or marmalade. Serve with crackers.

Problem: Article: After you relax your hair, your ends will be extremely dry. You can easily snip them off yourself or get a trim at a salon. Routinely trimming your ends keeps your hair healthy, removes split ends, and revitalizes the follicle. For best results, get a haircut every few weeks. In addition to regularly using leave-in conditioner and deep-conditioning products, invest in a repairing protein treatment. Protein treatments infuse the hair with rich nutrients, which reduces the amount of follicle damage and strengthens the hair. Search online for a salon near you that offers protein treatments, and call to schedule an appointment. It is best to get a protein treatment done by a professional. If you apply the protein treatment for too long or incorrectly, it can damage your hair even more. For best results, get a protein treatment about once a month. after 8-16 weeks. It may be tempting to touch up your roots as they grow in, but if you can fight the temptation, wait 2-4 months in between your relaxer treatments. This keeps your hair as healthy as possible and prevents hair damage in between treatments. Applying straightening chemicals to your hair can lead to damage, breakage, and potentially permanent hair loss. You may want to relax your hair more frequently if your hair grows very quickly or if you have short hair. It is best to wait as long as possible if you can! Your hair is already processed, and using additional chemicals to change your hair will damage it further. Rock your natural hair color instead! In addition, avoid bleaching your hair. This uses harsh chemicals that will over-process your hair.
Summary: Trim your ends every 4-6 weeks to keep your hair healthy. Get a protein treatment 1 week before your next relaxer treatment. Reapply your relaxer Avoid using chemical hair dyes.

Problem: Article: Pull the leaves off the stalk, making sure to leave the stems on the leaves. This will make the leaves easier to handle; you can always trim the stems at the end. Rinse the leaves in cool water and lightly pat them dry with a paper towel. If you going to decorate a cake with these, choose ones that look nice. Don't pick any that are bruised or torn. You can do this the microwave or over the stove. This will make the corn syrup easier to brush on. This will help make the corn syrup stickier and less likely to slide off. When brushing the mixture on, try to do it as thinly as possible. You don't need a lot for the sugar to stick. Coat them as evenly as possible, and don't worry if the sugar layer appears thick. You will be shaking the excess off at the end. Make sure that the leaves aren't touching or overlapping, or you won't be able to coat them evenly. Don't re-use any of the sugar from the first round. It will be damp from the corn syrup and clump up. Also, don't shake off any of the excess sugar; let it sit on the leaves. Don't cover the leaves with anything while they are drying. You can eat them as a treat, or use them as a garnish for cakes, drinks, pastries, or even ice cream.
Summary:
Prepare the mint leaves. Warm the corn syrup until it becomes thin. Brush the corn syrup over the leaves and let them dry for 1 minute. Spread the leaves on a flat surface and cover them with half of the sugar. Transfer the leaves to a parchment-lined baking sheet, sugar-side down. Cover the leaves with the rest of the sugar. Let the leaves dry for 24 hours. Gently shake off the excess sugar and use the leaves.