Pre-made metal or wooden hoops are easy and work great for dreamcatchers. The size of the hoop is really dependent on how big you want your dreamcatcher to be. However, if this is your first time making a dreamcatcher, try a 5 to 8 inch (13 to 20 cm) hoop; these hoops are neither too big nor too small for beginners. You can find these hoops at your local crafts store in the yarn and crocheting aisle. Choose leather or buckskin suede lace. The width of the lace should be no larger than the width of a shoelace. The length of the lace should be eight times greater than the diameter of the hoop you are using. For example, if you are using a 5-inch (13 cm) hoop, then 2 yards (1.8 meters) of lace should be enough. If you do not want to use suede lace, then you can also use ribbon. You want to use string that is strong, but flexible. Artificial sinew, hemp cord, waxed nylon string, or silk thread all work great. The length of the string should be ten times the diameter of the hoop. Traditionally, natural-colored string is used, but you can use any color you want. For example, if you are using a 5-inch (13 cm) hoop, then you will need 50 inches or 2 yards (1.8 meters) of string. How you decorate your dreamcatcher is up to you. You can use feathers, strips of fabric, beads, gemstones, and shells to decorate your dreamcatcher. Choose materials that have personal meaning for you.

Summary: Select a metal or wooden hoop. Use suede lace to wrap the hoop. Choose string for the web. Pick your decorative materials.

You should search for online pet supply stores that specialize in jellyfish and offer a money back guarantee. Most jellyfish supply stores offer moon jellyfish or blue blubber jellyfish, though you can find other varieties for your tank. The jellyfish will be shipped to you alive in plastic bags. Alternatively, you can buy jellyfish in person at a pet supply store. Talk to a sales associate to ensure they are knowledgeable about the jellyfish they are selling. You want to buy jellyfish that are floating and moving in a tank already, with bright, healthy looking tentacles. Often, pet supply stores will have a specialty area for jellyfish and other sea animals. A species of jellyfish called moon jellyfish do best in home aquariums. Moon jellyfish are seasonal animals and usually live between 6 to 12 months. Your jellyfish tank is a closed system, so you do not want to crowd the tank with too many jellyfish or jellyfish that are various sizes. The larger jellyfish will end up outgrowing the smaller jellies and over power them. The smaller jellies will then shrink in size and not fare as well as the bigger jellies. You should also only buy one species of jellyfish for your tank. For example, you may decide to have only moon jellyfish in your tank or only blue blubber jellyfish in your tank. Most jellyfish species do better with the same species in one tank. Your jellyfish will come in clear plastic bags. You should start by making sure the tank has been cycled completely and has healthy nitrate levels. You will then need about twenty minutes per bag of jellyfish to acclimate your new pets to their tank. Place the sealed bag of jellies on the surface of your tank for 10 minutes. This will help bring the water in the bag to the same temperature as the tank water. After 10 minutes, open the bag and remove half of the water with a clean cup. Then, add tank water to the bag, making sure the amount of tank water is equal to the bag water you removed. After another 10 minutes, you can slowly release your jelly into your tank. Use an aquarium net to gently release them. Do not pour them out into the tank as this can shock them. It may take your jellyfish a few hours to acclimate to their new home. Once they are comfortable, they will pulse and move in the tank, usually about three to four times every minute. You should observe your jellyfish over the next few days to ensure they appear to be moving and pulsing comfortably in your tank. If your jellyfish appears to have turned inside, a process known as eversion, your water temperature may be off. Jellyfish should be kept in water temperatures of 24 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius. You may need to adjust your water temperature and test your water again to ensure it has the proper ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels.

Summary: Buy jellyfish from a reliable pet supply store. Look for jellyfish that are around the same diameter and size. Acclimate your jellyfish to your tank slowly. Check that your jellyfish are pulsing and moving in the tank.

You can use olive oil, mineral oil, petroleum jelly, butter, or mayonnaise to suffocate the bugs. Have enough on hand to cover the person's entire scalp. For example, four tablespoons of petroleum jelly would be enough. After collecting your product, choose the room in which you would like to do the treatment. Aim for a space without carpeting that you can clean thoroughly afterwards. A kitchen or bathroom or anywhere outside would be appropriate. Gather gloves, clean towels, a bucket of hot water, and a shower cap. Have the person sit on a stool with a height at which you can easily work with their hair. Put disposable gloves on your hands. Have the person cover eyes with a towel when applying any treatment. You do not want to get oils accidentally in her eyes. For younger children, the overnight shower cap treatment is not recommended. The cap could cause the child to suffocate. Instead, have the child wear the cap during the day. Ensure that the product covers the person's entire head, as close to the scalp as possible, and all their hair. Put a shower cap on the person's hair. Make sure it is not loose it should be as tight as comfortably possible. Keep the cap on their hair for at least eight hours. Wash the person's hair with shampoo. This should clean the smothering agent from the hair. For greasy substances like petroleum jelly, using kitchen soap can be effective. Comb the hair with your lice comb. Remove dead bugs and eggs. See Get Rid of Head Lice Naturally for tips on using the lice comb. Wash hair once more.

Summary: Gather your smothering product. Prepare your workspace. Keep safety in mind. Place an ample amount of the product on the person's hair. Take off the shower cap.

Keeping hydrated is the easiest way to prevent a UTI, and it's also important for your overall health. Drink at least 6 to 8 8floz (240mL) glasses of water every day to help "flush out" your system and prevent UTIs. The longer urine is in your bladder, the more bacteria can grow. Women should always wipe with toilet paper from front to back, especially after a bowel movement. This prevents bacterial contamination from feces. Women, especially, should always urinate after sex to stop bacteria from moving into the urethra. Birth control methods that use spermicide increase the risk of UTIs. However, using non-oral contraceptives without spermicide increases the risk of unwanted pregnancy. A good compromise is to switch to oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices or contraceptive rings, if possible. The goal is to keep your genital area as dry as possible. Loose, preferably cotton, pants and underwear let air pass better than nylon underwear or tight jeans. No conclusive research exists yet on the connection between high-fiber diets and UTIs. However, high-fiber diets will decrease the chances of constipation, which is a common cause of UTIs. Many people prevent UTIs by eating diets full of beans, lentils, whole grains, and root vegetables.
Summary: Drink lots of water. Urinate as soon as you feel the urge. Take special care after sexual activity. Wear loose clothing on the lower half of your body. Maintain a high-fiber diet.