INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Essential oils have many uses. Some might help heal sore muscles. Other may promote better mental acuity. Before you purchase any oils, take some time to think about what you want them to do. Make a list. Write down your motivations for trying essential oils. Are you mainly interested in making your own kitchen cleanser? Write it down. Maybe you are interested in reducing tension. Make this one of the top priorities on your list. When you are purchasing oils for the first time, do some research. You want to make sure that you are choosing oils that are safe. It is also important to know that they are of high quality, which will make the oils more effective. In the U.S., the term "pure" has no legal meaning. That means that an oil labeled "pure" doesn't necessarily mean anything. Many oils go through many buyers and suppliers. To make sure you are getting the most pure oil possible, it is best to buy oil straight from the distiller. You can also buy oils from a trusted retail source. Look for a natural remedies store in your area that has a good reputation. Some essential oils should not be applied directly to your skin. These oils are known as irritants. Certain people react differently to different oils. Always use caution before applying any oil to the skin. If the bottle says to dilute the oil, make sure to do so. Use a test patch. Apply a small amount of oil to a small patch of skin. If irritation develops, do not use the oil elsewhere on your body. Cumin, lemongrass, and lemon verbena are common dermal irritants. Other people might find that there skin is particularly sensitive to cassia and tea absolute. There is some controversy over whether or not essential oils are safe to use during pregnancy. It is best to err on the side of caution and carefully follow safety guidelines. Talk to your doctor before applying essential oils. There are several essential oils that do appear to be safe for use during pregnancy. Among them are sandalwood, rose, and rosewood. Many oils are generally considered unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Avoid camphor, sage, and pennyroyal.

SUMMARY: Think about your priorities. Find reputable oils. Be mindful of sensitive skin. Use caution if pregnant.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Acrylic and other synthetic yarns do not take dye very well, if at all. Your yarn need to be 100% wool, such as alpaca or sheep. Other natural fibers, such as cotton, may also work. White yarn will give you the brightest colors. If you want a softer effect, try gray, cream, or beige instead. There are lots of things you can use to dye your yarn with, including liquid food coloring, gel food coloring, and flavored juice mix (ie: Kool Aid). You can also use professional dyes as well, but you'll need to use special utensils for that to avoid contaminating your cookware. You can use just one color, but two or three will make your yarn look more interesting.

SUMMARY: Buy some natural fiber yarn. Choose 1 to 3 colors of dye.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can make a single timetable that will stay the same each week. Or, you can build a custom one for each week, that changes depending on the specifics of that week. You would build all of your custom timetables at the same time. For a custom weekly timetable, start in reverse. Start with big assignments or final exams and work backwards. Your study schedule will need to change depending on what big assignments are coming up. Don't forget to fill in everything you brainstormed earlier in the process. You should do this before you put in study times. This includes all regular commitments like a sport practice. You need to do this first so you know where you can put your study times. If you're making a custom weekly timetable, don't forget to include exceptions like birthdays and holidays. Aim for blocks of study time that are fairly long, such as 24 hours at a time. This will help you get into the groove of studying and help you to be more productive with your time. Just because you don't have a large chunk of time doesn't mean you can't schedule a study period, however. If you feel it will be beneficial to schedule in 45 minutes here or an hour there, by all means, do so. You're going to want to schedule more time for more difficult classes. Break are essential to your success. You're not a robot, so you can't work non-stop for hours on end. You'll do better overall if you give yourself regular breaks from the work. Many experts recommend that you work for 45 minutes every hour, and then break for 15 minutes. Everyone is different, though, so experiment to find what works best for you. Remember how you gathered all your of assignments and syllabi? Now is the time to put them to use. You can schedule blocks of time for particular classes and also write in assignments and give yourself chunks of time to work on those. Things will change over time, of course, and something you planned for two months ago may not apply anymore. But don't let that stop you. Look at this as a helpful guide, something to keep you on track and something that will help you break large assignments into small pieces. If you always have a certain amount of homework for a class every week, that would be great to add to your timetable. For example, if you always have 20 math problems to do each week, you can break this up in your timetable. Working on different subjects during a single session will keep you from getting completely burned out by one subject and having no energy to do anything else. Of course, this can change come exam time when you need to devote all your energy to a single subject! Color coding classes and responsibilities will help make your timetable easier to use and easier on the eyes. You might be looking at this timetable a lotmake it your own! You might want to use colored pencils if it's on paper. Or you could highlight things on the computer and print in color. If you're using an online-only app, the timetable will already be color-coded, though you may be able to customize it to some extent.

SUMMARY:
Choose a single or custom timetable. Block your study times. Schedule time for breaks. Be as specific as possible. Schedule multiple subjects during each session. Make your timetable look nice.