Problem: Article: Spaghetti squash are available all year. These vegetables are in their peak season from early fall through the winter. Local farmers markets are the best option in fall and winter, where spaghetti squash will likely be available. If you get a freshly harvested squash, it can last several month in a cool, dry location. Keep the squash between 55 to 60 Fahrenheit (13-16 Celsius). Keep the squash out of direct sunlight or heat. Putting your spaghetti squash in the fridge will actually make it spoil more quickly. At refrigerated temps, your squash will only last a week or two. If your cut your squash and use only some of it, wrap the unused portion tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it. Use the rest of the squash within a week or so.
Summary: Look for squash all year. Store squash for up to three months. Do not refrigerate uncooked, uncut squash.

Problem: Article: Many flowers are available in multiple hues, so choose flowers that match or complement your wedding colors or theme. You may want to choose wild flowers, like sunflowers or daisies, if your wedding will be a casual affair, or exotic flowers, like orchids or hibiscus, if your wedding will be a formal event. Look at wedding and floral magazines as well as websites like Pinterest to get ideas about the size and type of bouquet you like best. Choosing seasonal flowers for your bouquet will save you money because they are more readily available than exotic varieties. Check your local supermarket to see what beautiful blooms they have in stock. You can also order your flowers online, if you want. Spring and summer flowers include cherry blossoms, orchids, peonies, chrysanthemum, dahlia, and gardenias. Autumn and winter flowers include Gerbera daisies, roses, sunflowers, alstroemeria, lilies, pansies, and carnations. You'll need flowers with sturdy, long stems, such as roses, irises, carnations, alstroemeria, peonies, tulips, and freesia. Other great choices include calla lilies, Singapore orchids, ranunculus, sweet peas, gardenias, and lisianthus. A mixed bouquet looks best when there are three or four varieties of flowers plus foliage. Adding greenery to your bouquet gives it a well-rounded, natural look. Select one kind of foliage, or pick a few to give your bouquet more variety. Suitable foliage includes camellia leaves, eucalyptus gum, box, ivy, nandina, and leather fern. You can also use Queen Anne's Lace, cress, wheat, scented geraniums, Bells of Ireland, flax, and basil.
Summary: Choose flowers that tie into your theme or wedding colors. Select seasonal flowers. Choose flowers with long stems. Pick your foliage.

Problem: Article: Look for all the possible exits in every classroom you have classes in. See how close they are to you and whether there are any obstacles, like desks or chairs, that might slow you down if you have to get to the door quickly. This seems easy, since you walk through your classroom doors almost every day, but reviewing their location will help it become second nature and make it easier to remember in an emergency. If you can evacuate safely, this is often considered the best option for getting away from a school shooting. However, each scenario is different. If you know you can't run away safely, stay in place and hide. Estimate how far off the ground the windows are to see if you could jump out of them safely in case of an emergency. Watch how your teacher opens and closes the windows, and volunteer to help them to see how it's done. You could even stay behind a few minutes after class to practice opening and closing the windows quickly. Ask your teacher first, explaining to them that you want to be as prepared as possible in case of an emergency. Escaping through the windows especially good option if your classroom has windows that face the outside and you know, as well as you can, that the shooter is inside. When you get a free moment in class, challenge yourself to think of the quickest route off campus from your current location. Figure this out for each of your classes so you can be prepared just in case you need to make a quick getaway. Do the same thing for anywhere else that you spend a lot of time on campus, such as the cafeteria, gym, or sports fields. Challenge yourself to take different routes to class and to explore areas of campus that you're not as familiar with. Find the fastest way out from every area on campus, as well as alternate routes in case some ways are blocked off or inaccessible. Look around campus after school or during lunch when you're allowed to be out and about. In the unlikely event of a shooting threat, your in-depth knowledge of your school can help you make a quick getaway. Once you've set up your own mental evacuation routes, go over them in your head every few days to keep them fresh. Your goal is to turn these routes into an instinct, so that you know how to evacuate in case it ever becomes necessary. Your school probably has its own evacuation routes in place for the unlikely event of a shooting. If you haven't already learned these routes through drills, you can ask a teacher or administrator what they are. Remember that in a school shooting situation, you likely won't be on your own. You can follow the lead of teachers and other adults who are trained to take care of you in these situations. If you somehow do find yourself separated from the group, your own evacuation preparation is your backup. You can use what you know to make a safe escape.
Summary: Notice the nearest door in every room you're in. See where the windows are and practice opening them. Retrace your steps mentally to the nearest school exit. Find shortcuts and alternate routes around your school. Review these routes with yourself every once in a while. Take the school's evacuation procedures into account.

Problem: Article: If you're a parent of twin babies, it can get hard to tell your twins apart. It may be a good idea to color coordinate. Always dress twins in certain colors. For example, Maria is always dressed in yellow, red, or green. Lucy is always dressed in purple, pink, or blue. You can also try picking different designs. Maria is usually in stripes, while Lucy is in polka dots. It's a good idea to let daycare workers and babysitters know how your twins are color coordinated. If one twin is on a certain medication, it's important that a caretaker know which twin is which. Many parents find it helpful to paint a single toenail on one twin. This way, you'll know which twin is which. If you get confused, check the toes. You'll know you're changing Zachary's diaper if a single toenail is painted green. You can purchase an elastic scrunchie or some type of small bracelet. Before leaving the hospital, put the scrunchie around one baby's wrist or ankle. This can help you remember which baby is which throughout the day. After awhile, you probably will not need physical reminders to tell your twins apart. As babies get older, they begin to develop distinct personalities. Zack may be more quiet, and less likely to cry at night, while Jake tends to be fussier and pickier. As your twins personalities emerge, you'll get to know them as individuals. This will make it easier to differentiate between them.
Summary:
Color coordinate your twins. Paint a single toenail of one twin. Use a "scrunchie" or bracelet. Get to know each baby's personality.