You should have a professional check to see that your furnace is working properly. Replace the furnace filter monthly and verify that nothing is obstructing an outdoor heat pump. Verify that your furnace is not on "emergency heat". This will turn off energy-efficient settings and could double heating costs. Fireplaces can be a good way to heat your home, but an open chimney also exposes you to the elements. Be sure to have a fireplace door that you can close. In extreme cold weather, starting a fire can be counterproductive, because it will also allow this cold air in. If possible, you should have a professional visit your house to see if you have any insulation problems. Check for leaks in your weather stripping around your doors, windows, holes around pipes and the circumference of your garage floor. Use caulk to close up any holes. On sunny days open your drapes to allow heat in. Be sure that heating outlets are free from obstructions. Move furniture and drapery away from the vent. Clean the vent regularly to establish proper airflow. Know what to leave alone. An insulated garage, porch, and attic are usually not worth the money that it would take to heat them. Close heat registers to save the expense of warming these spaces. Every degree that you lower your thermostat you are likely to see a 3% decrease in your energy bill. There are many things you can do do embrace cooler temperatures. Among them are: Turning the thermostat down to 5 to 10C (41 to 50F) when you leave the house to see substantial savings. Wearing warm clothes when home. Eating hot, spicy food and drinking hot beverages. Exercising. Engaging in stressful activities. Note that stress isn't always bad, such as an exciting video game. Better yet, combine exercise with stress, by playing active indoor games, like air hockey or Dance Dance Revolution (home version).[1] Evaporating water can cool the house dramatically. The walls and roof can hold heat from sunlight, then release it, inside the house, many hours later. Don't forget the roof! Avoid this practice during a drought.

Summary: Check your furnace. Close the fireplace. Insulate your home. Learn to love the cold. Hose down the house on sunny days.

In Harajuku style, any color goes! Dye your hair in a vivid, eye-catching color like pink, blue, or orange. You could also try an ombre mix of several colors for even more creative flair. Harajuku's spirit of individuality carries through to hairstyles as well. To achieve the look you want, you could also add hair extensions or spray-dye your hair with temporary colors. Do your hair in an attention-grabbing style, such as a spiky cut or a pair of high side buns. For a more Kawaii style, wear some cute pigtails or full bangs. Whether cutesy or dark, your makeup should be as eye-catching as your outfit. Your makeup may differ based on your favorite substyle, but you should generally avoid natural makeup and aim for a more theatrical look. Cutesy substyles like Kawaii and Decora favor pink cheeks, round eyes, and pink lips. Edgier substyles such as Visual Kei and Gothic Lolita usually go for dark lipsticks, dramatic eyeshadow, and extremely thick lashes.

Summary: Dye your hair different colors. Be creative with your hairstyle. Do dramatic, theatrical makeup.

Biographies, autobiographies and articles can be read, analyzed and discussed by gifted students. Leaders will be able to identify and discuss the contributions science has made to the modern world. Leaders need to prepare and present ideas clearly and authoritatively, and students can learn that by writing and delivering speeches, conducting research and doing reports. Gifted students need to explore creativity and the trends and lives of artists who have been leaders in their fields. This is especially useful for gifted students at the secondary school level. Group participation and team activities will teach kids to encourage and motivate each other. For example, high school students might try college level courses over the summer or can tutor younger students.

Summary: Emphasize leadership training in all academic areas at school, including the arts. Include reading and discussion about great leaders. Use science classes to allow students to engage in critical thinking, analysis and creative problem solving. Utilize humanities classes to help gifted students express their leadership through oral and written communication. Include the fine and performing arts. Offer specific courses on leadership. Nurture leadership in gifted students with extracurricular activities. Enroll in summer classes, and keep gifted kids engaged in learning and activities when they are not in school.

Wearing comfortable clothing that doesn't constrict your stomach or abdomen may help reduce your heartburn. It may put less stress on your stomach and lower the risk of pushing food or acid into your esophagus. One of the most common reasons for heartburn is being overweight. While pregnant, you should make sure you are not gaining too much weight, especially if you are having problems with heartburn. Maintaining a healthy weight will help reduce pressure on the esophagus. Try raising the head of your bed to allow gravity to help keep the acid in your stomach. Place blocks under the head of your bed and raise it about six inches. Don't pile pillows beneath your head. This won't help your heartburn, and only bend your neck and body and possibly make the heartburn worse. Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to six ounces of water and drink it. Research suggests that the apple cider vinegar corrects low acid and reduces heartburn. Ginger tea is considered safe for pregnant women and is often recommended for nausea during early pregnancy. Ginger acts an an anti-inflammatory and a soothing agent for the stomach. It can also help with nausea and vomiting. You can get ginger tea bags from the store. You can also make your own tea. Cut up about one teaspoon of fresh ginger and add it to boiling water. Steep for about five minutes and then pour into a mug. Do this anytime during the day, but especially about 20 to 30 minutes before meals.
Summary: Wear looser clothing. Avoid gaining too much weight. Raise the head of your bed. Add apple cider vinegar to your diet. Drink ginger tea.