Q: If your skin begs for lotion after a shower, you definitely need to get a makeup primer for dry skin. A good, nourishing primer can take the place of your lotion, so you can hydrate your skin and prep it for makeup in one step. Look for primers with words like "hydrating," "soothing," or "replenishing." If you struggle with excess oil and shine, you want to combat this with your primer. To do so, your best bet is a great mattifying primer that will reduce your skin's oil production. Products that minimize pores typically help to minimize shine as well. Look for oil-free formulas your skin doesn't need any help with that! If you've found that your skin is sensitive to the products you use, it's a good idea to choose primers with a short ingredient list. Many beauty supply stores will have primers for sensitive skin that are oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and so on. The less additives in your facial products, the lower chance you have to experience a negative reaction. As you age, you may struggle with fine lines and blotchy skin. For this type of skin, look for makeup primers infused with antioxidants. A hydrating primer will help to give you some needed moisture while locking your makeup in place.
A: Choose a hydrating makeup primer if you have dry skin. Pick a mattifying primer if you have oily skin. Select a simple primer for sensitive skin. Use a nourishing makeup primer on mature skin.

Q: Shallots will be ready to harvest at the end of June or the beginning of July (for fall plantings), or late July into August (for spring plantings. You'll know they're ready when the foliage turns yellow. Pick a dry day and use a spade or fork to gently loosen the soil around the shallots and lift them to the surface. Be careful not to uproot them or damage the roots. Leave the shallots to sit exposed on top of the soil for one to two sunny days. When they're ready for harvest, they'll be dried out and the dirt will come off easily. Uncovering the shallots will help them mature because exposing them to the sun will help them ripen. To remove the shallots from the soil, take a fork or spade and place it to the side of the shallot. Stick the spade into the soil under the shallot on a 45-degree angle. This will break the roots, and you'll be able to lift the shallot free. Shake each shallot to remove excess dirt from the bulbs. Freshly harvested shallots can be eaten immediately or stored for later use. Shallots can also be stored for several months, so you'll still have shallots over the winter. To store shallots: Spread them out in a single layer and let them cure for one or two weeks in a warm and dry location. Cut off any remaining leaves from the tops of the bulbs, and transfer the shallots to a mesh bag and store them somewhere cool and dry. When stored like this, shallots may last up to six months. The shallot bulbs you grow can also be set aside and replanted, and from each bulb you'll get a brand new head all over again. From the shallots that you've set aside for storage, choose the healthiest, driest, and largest bulbs to replant in the fall or spring. Do not use wet or damaged bulbs for replanting.
A: Uncover the shallots before harvesting. Harvest the shallots. Enjoy or store for later use. Save bulbs for replanting.

Q: A little soap and water is all you need. You can even let the razor soak in a cup for a few minutes. Then give a quick rinse to let the leftover gunk wash away.
A: Clean your razor.

Q: Keep the edge of your knife tight into the body and pull the wing joint back to expose the seam, then insert your knife and remove the wing.
A:
Cut through the wing joint to separate each breast and wing.