Article: This will make it easier to work with the cinnamon. Use a knife to carefully cut around the diameter of the branch. When scoring, try to cut the cinnamon into 3in (7.6cm) sections along the branch. Be careful not to cut all the way through the branchyou want to only score the cinnamon so that it becomes loose. Start at one end of the scored line and scrape upwards to remove the reddish-brown cinnamon. Go slowly using a paint scraper and try to remove the cinnamon in solid sheets. If the cinnamon crumbles as you peel it off, this is okay too. When you scrape the cinnamon off, it may have part of the inner core attached to it still. Carefully use a knife or paint scraper to scratch off the inner core. The tree's inner core isn't edible, which is why it must be removed. The inner core will be lighter in color than the cinnamon and very easy to distinguish.
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Score the cinnamon layer into 3in (7.6cm) sections. Use a paint scraper or similar tool to scrape off the cinnamon in sheets. Clean off the cinnamon to remove the tree's inner core.
Article: Litter box issues can happen as a result of stress, conflict with other cats, or even due to a medical condition, such as a urinary tract infection. Litter box issues can be complex, so using a spray bottle is unlikely to solve the problem. If your cat is having litter box issues, then the best thing to do is to take her to see a veterinarian to rule out medical issues and then work on retraining your cat to use the litter box. If your cat is healthy, then you can try some different techniques to get your cat to use her box, such as: Keeping one more box than the total number of cats in your home. Changing the litter more frequently. Trying a different brand of litter. Placing the litter box in a quieter place in your home. Placing litter boxes in more rooms of your house to make using the box more convenient. Removing the liner and/or hood from the litter box, since these can make some cats uncomfortable. Filling your cat's litter box with only one to two inches of litter, which is what most cats prefer. Getting a large or extra large litter box, since some cats dislike small boxes. Getting an easy entry box if you have an older cat. These boxes have a lower edge or an opening to make it easier for your cat to get in and out of the box. When you use positive reinforcement training, it is important to time the reward right when the desired behavior happens. Spray bottle training may also be the most effective if you use the spray bottle right when your cat is doing something you do not want him to do. Otherwise, he will probably not make the connection. For example, if you spray your cat a few minutes after he has finished scratching your sofa, then he will not understand why you are doing it. You have to spray him while he is still in the act. While you may be tempted to use the spray bottle every time your cat does something you don't want him to do, you should only use the spray bottle to train for severe or persistent behaviors. If you use the spray bottle too often, then your cat may get used to being sprayed and the bottle might lose its effect. For example, if your cat often gets up on the kitchen counter to search for treats, then spray bottle training may be a good choice. Or, if your cat scratches on your sofa despite your other efforts to deter him, then spray bottle training might be a good option. However, avoid using the spray bottle on a cat who gets up on the counter once in a great while, or who scratches on the sofa once a week instead of using his scratching post. Some cats will learn right away that doing a specific behavior earns them a spray of water, while other cats may take longer to make the connection. Make sure that you repeat the training every time your cat engages in the unwanted behavior. If your cat has a routine with the unwanted behavior, then be ready with the spray bottle to deter him. Try keeping it next to you (but out of his sight) or in a convenient cupboard. One of the reasons why most cat behavior experts do not recommend the spray bottle method is because it can cause your cat to fear you. If you notice that your cat is hiding from you, refusing to approach you, or running away when you enter a room, then she may be responding to the spray bottle training and becoming fearful of you. If your cat does not seem to be responding to the training after a couple of weeks, then you should also stop using the spray bottle and try a different deterrent. For example, you can place tin foil or plastic wrap on counters to discourage your cat from getting up on them. Or, you can place double sided sticky tape, foil, or plastic wrap on your furniture to discourage your cat from scratching. You can also talk to your cat's veterinarian or a cat behavior specialist to get help for severe or persistent behaviors.
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Avoid using the spray bottle for litter box issues. Use the spray bottle while your cat is still in the act. Save the spray bottle for severe or persistent behavior. Be patient and persistent. Stop immediately if your cat seems distressed by the spray bottle.
Article: After waking up and getting dressed, encourage your partner to do the same. Dress appropriately for whatever is next in your morning routine. If you're headed to the office, you should dress in work attire. If you're going to bike or jog a few miles before breakfast, change into your workout clothes. Determine if you'll shower in the night or in the morning? Account for the time it will take for everyone to clean up and get ready in the mornings before getting dressed. If your kids are old enough, they should wake with their alarm clocks and dress themselves. If they are too young to get dressed by themselves, wake them up and dress them yourself. If your kids are messy eaters, you should wait to dress them until after breakfast. You and your family can all brush your teeth together before breakfast. Show your children how to brush their teeth properly, with the brush angled at 45 degrees toward the gums. Remind your children to brush their molars and tongue, too. Tell your children, "Brushing your teeth keeps your breath fresh." Breakfast is the meal that begins the day. Eating a healthy breakfast has been linked to improved memory, lower risk for diabetes and better overall health. Try to find healthy breakfast options that require little to no preparation. For instance, sliced apples, strawberries, and bananas with two slices of whole grain toast is a delicious breakfast option. A green smoothie chock full of kale, blueberries, and spinach is also a good option. Talk to your family about what sorts of healthy breakfast foods they like. Obtain these foods for your morning routine. If you have younger kids, you could take five minutes to snuggle with each child in bed just before they wake up. Talk to them about their dreams that night. With older kids, you could converse with them during breakfast about what they have planned that day. Your kids should be at the bus stop at least five minutes before it arrives. This ensures they will not miss it. Help them remember to grab their book bags and other essentials from the family's predesignated organizational point. If you wish, you could walk your children to the bus. Younger kids might benefit from having you walk to the bus stop with them until they know where it is. Older kids might chafe at being "chaperoned" by you while waiting at the bus stop with their friends. Use your judgment about your child's needs and character to determine if you should or should not walk to the bus stop with your child.
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Get dressed. Get your kids dressed. Brush your teeth. Consume breakfast. Schedule some time to connect with your child. Send your kids out to meet the bus.