The rootstock must be hardy in your area. You can plant an apple tree from seedling to use as rootstock, but you will have to wait several years to create a sturdy plant. Rootstock must be suited to your climate and local insects. Ask your local nursery about purchasing rootstock. This is the best way to ensure your type of rootstock is well suited to grafting. Discuss the varieties of scion that work well with the type of rootstock you buy when you purchase the stock from the nursery. Keep it moist, in cool conditions through the winter. Although rootstock is sold when it is a few years old, it can be purchased just before you graft. The diameters of the branches have to match; however a graft with a thinner scion might be successful, as well. Grafting success increases with practice, so you may need to cut several scion and rootstock branches before you are successful.

Summary: Plant apple trees that are known to grow well in your area. Opt to purchase rootstock in place of seedlings. Plant rootstock in pots until you are ready to use it. Ensure your rootstock and scion will be compatible in diameter. Buy several root stocks at once.

Once the participant has settled, take four of the smaller stones, without oil, and place them on the acupressure areas on their face. There should be one stone on their forehead, one under their lips, and one on each of their cheeks. You should avoid putting oil on these stones as it may clog their pores or irritate their skin. A great alternative is to chill the stones for the face instead of heating them as this will help reduce any puffiness. Depending on the height and width of the participant, the size of the stones you use may vary. However, you should try to place one stone or more on either side of their collarbone, two large ones along the breastbone, and two palm-sized stones in their hands. They do not need to clasp these, but should instead remain fully relaxed and gently cupping the stones. After you've finished massaging the front, have the participant turn over to lie on their stomach.To make the participant more comfortable, try placing a rolled up towel under their ankles. You should also make sure that you are changing your stones so they stay warm.

Summary: Please note that you should never have a participant lay down on top of hot stones as serious burns can occur. Place four small sized stones on the participant's face. Put medium to large stones along the breastbone, the collarbones, and in the participant's hands. Turn the participant over.

The best way to deal with a bully is to avoid them as much as possible. If they don't have an opportunity to tease you, you won't have to deal with their insults. Develop a route that keeps you away from known bullies, such as sitting at a different lunch table or choosing a different seat in homeroom. If you have to sit next to a bully in class due to assigned seating, ask the teacher if you can switch seats. Explain that this person is keeping you from paying attention. If the bullies are in your group of friends, then it may be time to find a different group to hang out with, especially if you friends don't stand up for you. When someone teases you about being flat-chested, do your best to ignore them. Bullies are looking for a reaction, and if you give them one they are likely to continue making fun of you. Stay cool, calm, and collected. Simply ignore the insult or walk away. This also includes interactions online and social media. If you want to, you can even delete their comments or block their usernames. If you've tried to ignore the teasing and it hasn't stopped, you should stand up for yourself. Tell the bully, "Stop saying that to me, it's mean!" or "Don't talk to me anymore." Walk away after you've said your piece and be proud of yourself for being brave enough to speak your mind. Sometimes, bullies will stop picking on you if you stand up for yourself. Try to remain calm and collected when confronting the bullies. If you appear too upset, they may continue teasing you just to get another, similar reaction. Don't stoop to a bully's level and trade insults with them. Instead, show your maturity by refusing to taunt them back. You could even say something like, "I'm sorry you feel that way, but I know that looks aren't everything. I have lots of other skills and talents that make me happy with who I am." If the bullying still continues, tell a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor right away. They may be able to interfere and stop the bullying.

Summary: Avoid bullies when possible. Ignore taunts and teasing. Stand up for yourself. Be the bigger person.

You will be making a mess as you refinish the coffee table. Work outside or somewhere like a garage if you can, or put down a drop sheet, tarp, or plastic sheet to catch the dust from sanding and protect the floor from spills. If you don't have a good work area or some kind of drop sheet to use, you could put down 2-3 overlapping layers of newspaper or even create a drop sheet by taping some plastic garbage bags together. Mix 2-3 drops of gentle soap, such as a mild liquid dish detergent, into a cup or bowl of water. Soak a clean cloth in the soap solution and wring out excess water until it's not dripping. Rub down the entire coffee table with the damp cloth to clean off dust and grime. It's important to clean off the surface very well so there are no grains of dirt that you might end up grinding into the wood as you sand. Attach a sheet of coarse-grit sandpaper, like 40- or 60-grit sandpaper, to a sanding block or electric sander. Start sanding, going with the grain of the wood, until you remove all the finish and expose all the bare wood. Wear a face mask and goggles whenever you're sanding to keep wood dust out of your mouth, nose, and eyes. If there are any hard-to-reach areas, such as engraved legs or sides of the coffee table, fold up a piece of sandpaper into a small square and sand those areas by hand. If your sandpaper stops removing the finish at any point, stop sanding and feel the sandpaper with your fingers. If it is smooth, it has worn out and you need to replace it with a fresh sheet. Use a tack cloth or other clean, soft cloth to wipe away all the dust from sanding. This will allow you to better see the exposed wood and continue with sanding and preparing the surface for a new finish. A tack cloth is a cloth specifically made for cleaning up wood dust. You can purchase one at a home improvement center, a woodworking supply shop, or online. If you don't have one, something like a microfiber cloth or an old cut-up T-shirt will work. You could also use a vacuum with a hose attachment to suck up the dust. If you notice any spots where there is still paint, varnish, or stain showing after you wipe away the dust, go back over them with the coarse-grit sandpaper until the wood is bare. Put a sheet of fine-grit sandpaper, like 120- or 240-grit sandpaper, on your sanding block or electric sander. Sand down the entire coffee table, going with the grain, until it is completely smooth. Stop sanding periodically and run a hand over the whole coffee table to feel for rough spots. Keep sanding and feeling the table until it feels like it has a uniform smoothness. Wipe off the loose dust with your tack cloth or other soft cloth. Dampen a rag with mineral spirits and wipe down the entire coffee table to clean it and prepare it for finishing. Wear a face mask when you apply mineral spirits so you don't inhale the fumes. If you are working inside, open up any doors and windows you can to ventilate the space. Mineral spirits are also known as mineral turps or mineral turpentine. The liquid is very similar to paint thinner, which you can use as a substitute if that's all you have.
Summary: Pick an easy-to-clean area to work in or put down a drop sheet. Clean the surface of the table with a mild soap and water solution. Remove the finish by sanding the coffee table with a coarse-grit sandpaper. Wipe down the entire coffee table with a clean cloth to remove the wood dust. Smooth the bare wood surface by sanding it again with fine-grit sandpaper. Clean off the coffee table with mineral spirits to get rid of fine wood dust.