Write an article based on this "Make a protein mask if you want to strengthen your hair. Coat your hair in a fenugreek paste to thicken your strands. Give yourself a hot oil massage to stimulate your scalp. Create a fruit mask to pack your hair with vitamins."
article: Your hair is made up of a protein called keratin. Keratin is also found in eggs, which is why this mask is excellent for strengthening your strands. Mix 1-2 eggs (depending on the length of your hair) with about 1 tablespoon (15mL) of fresh aloe vera gel. Completely coat your locks and allow it to soak in for 10-15 minutes. When the time's up, rinse the mask out with warm water. Adding protein to your hair too often can actually weaken it, so limit your use of protein treatments to once or twice per month. Fenugreek seeds aren't just good for your health, they can remove and reduce dandruff while thickening your hair. Soak 2 tbsp (22.2 g) of the seeds in water for 8-10 hours, then blend them in a food processor to create a thick paste. Apply the paste to your hair. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse it out using the water the seeds soaked in. You can find fenugreek seeds, also known as methi seeds, at health food stores or online. Natural oils, especially olive, coconut, and jojoba, help to strengthen hair and promote growth. Massaging the scalp stimulates the hair follicles, helping them to produce hair. Combine these by warming 1412 cup (59118mL) of your favorite oil to a comfortable temperature, then massage it into your scalp. You can additionally let it set in your hair for 30 to 60 minutes before rinsing it out, or you can just leave it in your hair without rinsing if desired. To gently warm the oil without risking a burn, place the oil container in a bowl of hot water for about 3 minutes. The nutrients and antioxidants in fruit aren't just great for eating. They also help to add thickness and shine to your hair. Make a mask out of fresh fruit by combining half of a mashed avocado and half of a mashed banana with 1 tbsp (6 g) of grated orange peel. Cover your whole head in the mask and leave it on for 20-30 minutes. Rinse it off, then shampoo and condition as you normally would afterward.

Write an article based on this "Make eliminating other players the main objective to play Knockout. Kick the hacky sack across a net to play Footbag Net. Play 21 if you're only playing with 1 other person."
article: You can have players be eliminated by either failing to hit the hacky sack or by being "pegged" by other players. In most Knockout variations, any player can catch the sack after a set number of kicks. Then, that player has the chance to throw the sack at another player and thereby eliminate that player. In many of these same variations, if the person who caught the sack fails to hit another player, the thrower is then eliminated. Be sure to throw the hacky sack gently if you add pegging to your game. Being hit with a hacky sack can hurt! This game variation is very similar to other games played over a net, such as badminton or tennis. In Footbag Net, players arrange themselves on different sides of a short net and kick the hacky sack back and forth. If a player or team on 1 side of the net fails to kick the sack back over, the team on the opposite side gets a point. To win the game, a team has to score a certain number of points. This number can be as high or low as you want. For best results, don't play this game with a net higher than 5 feet (1.5m). In 21, 2 players take turns trying to kick the hacky sack 21 consecutive times. When you get to 21 kicks, stop the hacky sack by stalling it in order to get a point. The first player to get to a certain number of points wins. This is a good, low-pressure game for beginners to play. It also helps you to improve your ability to keep the hacky sack in the air for as long as possible. If you want to make the game even more challenging, try having each player pass the sack to the other player after they get to 21 instead of stalling it.

Write an article based on this "Wait for the right time and place to start a conversation. Talk to your crush like you already know him or her. Think about what he or she might be interested in talking about. Freshen your breath before you talk."
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A lot of awkwardness can be avoided if you can find a good time to talk to your crush. A good time to start a conversation could be before school, during lunch or a break, or after school or after an event is over. Use down time as an opportunity to start a conversation, and be cool about it. A good place to talk could be at a bus stop, in a bus or on public transit, in a lunchroom, at a dance, or at a get together. Make sure you have enough time for at least a few minutes of conversation. There are some down time periods that are too short for a conversation. An example of a bad time to talk to someone would be if class is about to start. This is probably not a great time to try to have a conversation because you will be interrupted and will feel silly that you tried to start a conversation at that time. Avoid trying to start a conversation in a line or during a passing period. Think about the way your schedule and your crushes' schedule overlaps. Plan on starting a conversation when both of you are free. Are there any events that are coming up? Think about if there are any dances, parties, or school events that are coming up that you can start a conversation with him or her at. One way that conversations can become awkward is when one person is extra stiff with the other person; treating him or her like a stranger. Instead, treat your crush as though you are already friendly with him or her. Even though it may be true that you do not know your crush well, you should still talk to him or her with warmth and a friendly tone. You can even start a conversation with an introduction while using a tone of familiarity and warmth by saying something like, "Hi, I don't know if we have actually met. I'm Tim, how's it going?" When you are talking to your friends, try to notice your tone of voice, the hand gestures you use, and the kind of expressions you use. When you are talking with your crush, try to be the same kind of natural and relaxed while you talk. Don't be overly familiar with him or her as though you have a history you do not have. For example, you wouldn't say "Hey dude. How's it?". If you are familiar with your crushes interests, life, friends, likes, dislikes, etc., use that knowledge to your advantage. You don't have to focus on those things in particular when you talk, but you can talk about things related to his or her interests. For example, if you know that he or she loves the beach, you can talk about the surfing you have done recently. And you don't have to mention that you know that the person likes the beach. Just talk about it like you would talk to a friend who loves the beach. Awkward conversation can happen when you pretend like you know more about the person than you do in the same way that it can become awkward when you act like you don't know anything about him/her at all when that is not true. This is an easy way to feel confident in yourself and avoid awkwardness. Buy a pack of sugarless gum with xylitol to take with you to school or wherever you meet your crush. Sugarless gum will cause your mouth to make saliva which will in turn make your breath better and make it easier for you to talk. Pop a piece in your mouth 5 minutes after a meal and a few minutes before you talk with your crush. If you are going to a dance or somewhere you might be up close and personal with him or her, you can gargle with a mouth wash after you brush your teeth to freshen your breath. Avoid eating food that will make your breath smell like onions and garlic. Drink a glass of water, this will flush out any of the food and bacteria that make for bad breath.