Get a doctor's approval if you are using drugs for high blood pressure, heart palpitations, or diuretics. Mixing nicotine patches with caffeine, alcohol, vitamins, and acetaminophen, or Tylenol, can also be an issue. Drugs for anxiety and depression, such as Wellbutrin, also interact with nicotine patches. Always let your doctor know any drugs you are taking to avoid adverse reactions. Get in touch with a doctor right away. Although patches are safer than smoking, the nicotine may still cause harm to the child. The doctor can advise you on limiting or stopping the patches. The best option is to stop using nicotine entirely. It's rare, but nicotine can raise your heart rate or make your heart's rhythm irregular. Monitor your heart rate and also be aware of any dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, nervousness, nausea, and weakness you experience. Stop using the patches and come up with an alternative plan with your doctor. Anyone allergic to adhesive tape should avoid the patches by default. Note any rashes or swelling forming under the patch. If it is severe or doesn't fade over a few days, stop using the patch and visit a doctor. A little bit of redness and swelling is normal when first applying patches, but it should go away in time. Nicotine patches are sold at different strengths. Start with the patch you need and, if you feel comfortable after 2 to 4 weeks of use, go to the next lowest dose. Continue doing this until you're done with nicotine entirely. This slow decrease reduces withdrawal symptoms. Start with the 21 mg patch if you smoke more than 11 cigarettes in a day, and the 14 mg patch if you smoke less than that. Since these patches are sold over the counter, this is something you can do on your own. However, contact your doctor if you have any concerns.

Summary: Research negative drug interactions before using the patches. Speak to a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Call a doctor immediately if you experience a rapid heartbeat. Tell your doctor if you experience severe allergic reactions. Switch to a lower dose after 2 weeks when quitting nicotine.

Start each budget period by paying for your needs. This should include your rent or mortgage, utility bills, insurance, gas, groceries, recurring medical expenses, and any other expenses you may have. Do not put any money toward non-essential expenses until all of your necessary living costs have been paid. It can be easy to get in the habit of shopping in the same place repeatedly, but taking time to shop around can help you find the best deals. Check in stores and online to look for the best prices for your needs. Look for stores that might be running sales or that specialize in discount or surplus merchandise. Bulk stores can be useful for buying things you use a lot or things that don't expire, such as cleaning supplies. New styles of clothing, shoes, and accessories generally come out seasonally. Shopping out-of-season can help you find better prices on fashion items. Shopping online is particularly useful for out-of-season clothes, as not all stores will have non-seasonal items. For non-necessary expenses such as going out to eat or seeing a movie, set a budget. Withdraw the necessary amount of cash before you go out, and leave your cards at home. This will make it more difficult to overspend or impulse buy while you're out. Ultimately, as long as you're not spending more than you bring in, you're on target. Regularly monitor your spending in whatever way works best for you. You may prefer to check your bank account every day, or you could sign up for a money-monitoring app such as Mint, Dollarbird, or BillGuard to help you track your spending.

Summary: Prioritize your needs. Shop around. Buy clothes and shoes out-of-season. Use cash instead of cards. Monitor your spending.

It should be kept away from open flames or heat sources, which may dry it out prematurely. Trees do sometimes burn so be careful (see Warnings below). Corners are good places to put trees because this placement keeps the tree safe from knocks and bumps. If you'll be using lights to decorate your tree, place the tree close to an outlet. If this isn't possible, you'll need to use an extension cord. Be sure that if you use an extension cord, it runs along to wall and doesn't create a trip hazard. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/25\/Care-for-a-Christmas-Tree-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Care-for-a-Christmas-Tree-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/25\/Care-for-a-Christmas-Tree-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/aid73603-v4-728px-Care-for-a-Christmas-Tree-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} You can use a properly sewn tree skirt or be budget savvy and use Christmas-themed paper or a piece of satin fabric as shown. This will not only serve decorative purposes, but it will also help protect the floor in case any water splashes out. If you have a skirt that goes over the cradle, you can still place a barrier underneath the cradle and apply the decorative skirt after the tree has been mounted. Not only does this make the tree more presentable but it prevents pets from attempting or wanting to drink the water in the base.
Summary: Choose and clear a location for the tree. Cover the floor where the tree will be placed.