Problem: Article: The mare will need plenty of room to have her foal so pick a large stall if you are going to stable her during this period. If you prefer, a mare has no problem having a foal outside in a grassy area away from the stable, but having her in the stable does allow you to provide supervision for the birth more easily. With an outdoor area, make sure it's grassy and fenced in so you can get to your mare if you need to. Keep the mare separate from other horses so it isn't stressed during birth. Sweep out any debris from the stall and scrub down the floor with soap and hot water. Let it dry out, then apply a disinfecting solution to the floor. Leave the solution on the floor to dry. For a disinfecting solution, you can use a bleaching solution that's at least 10% bleach. Cleaning a clay or dirt floor is more difficult than other types of floors. Sweep the stall out and clean it as well as you can. You also can't clean an outdoor area, but the grass should provide a somewhat clean area for a mare to have a baby. Clean manure out of the paddock daily to keep it clean and clear. The straw will provide an area for the mare to lay down in, as well as a safe landing place for the foal. Don't use shavings for bedding, as the foal will be covered in moisture and the shavings may adhere to it. A foal can also inhale shavings, preventing it from breathing. Horses are fairly hearty, but if you live in an area that stays cold well into spring, it's a good idea to provide heat for the stable. Check the cord for fraying and make sure to put it where the horse can't get to it. Hang the lamp high enough so it doesn't burn your foal or become a fire hazard. You really only need to do this if temperatures are below freezing, and even then, it may not be necessary. However, your mare should be inside to give birth when the temperatures outside are freezing or below. Mares often go into labor at night, so a monitoring system lets you keep an eye on her. It will warn you if she's going into labor so that you can go out to provide supervision. Some of these systems are actually attached to the horse, and they set off an alarm when the horse goes into labor. With these alarms, though, your vet will need to suture it to the horse's vulva area to set off the alarm when the mare is giving birth. If something goes wrong, you may need to take your horse into a vet hospital. If that's the case, you need to know who you'll call and how you'll get the horse there. Have the numbers written down and ready to go. Practice loading your mare into the trailer in the months leading up to the foal's birth. This will help make the mare more comfortable if you need to haul it. If you can't haul the horse yourself, make arrangements with someone you know who has a rig to haul your horse. Have their number on hand. Call a few days ahead to make sure the hospital will be open and ready.
Summary: Pick a stall that's at least 14 by 14 feet (4.3 by 4.3m). Clean and disinfect the floor if possible. Lay clean bedding of straw down on the floor. Provide a heat lamp if you live in a very cold area. Add a video or foal alarm if you'd like to monitor your mare at a distance. Make plans for how you'll haul the horse if you need to.

Problem: Article: Heat the water over high heat until you see bubbles start to rise from the bottom. Then, remove the water from the heat to use for your tea. The water doesn't need to be boiling. If it starts to boil, that's totally okay. However, it will take your tea longer to brew and cool down. Use an 8 to 12floz (240 to 350mL) mug to brew the green tea so you have a good batch of toner. Put the bag on the bottom of the mug and drape the string over the side. If you prefer to use loose tea, put about 1-2 tbsp (2-4 g) of tea into a strainer, then put it into the mug. Use a towel to protect your hand as you slowly pour the water into the mug. Once the mug is nearly full, set the pot on a cool stove burner or a towel. Then, gently swish your tea bag around in the cup to distribute the green tea. Your water should immediately start to turn a muddy green color. Drape the string on your tea bag or strainer back over the edge of your mug. Then, set a timer for 5-10 minutes and leave your tea to steep. Once the timer goes off, remove the tea bag and either discard it or save the tea leaves for another treatment. You can make a mask using brewed tea leaves. See the recipe below in the section about masks. Don't put hot green tea on your face. Instead, set a timer for 30 minutes and leave the mug to cool. After the timer goes off, test the tea with your fingertips to make sure it's fully cooled. It's okay if the tea is a little warm. While this is optional, it can help treat oily or acne-prone skin. Simply hold your bottle of tea tree oil over the green tea and sprinkle 5-10 drops into the brewed tea. Gently stir the mixture to combine the ingredients. You can find tea tree essential oil at local health food stores or online. Use a spray bottle or airtight container to hold your toner. Hold your container over the sink, then slowly pour the toner from the mug into the container. Finally, screw on the lid. Pour a little toner into your hand, then use your fingers to rub it onto your face. Apply more toner to your skin as necessary to cover your entire face. If you used a spray bottle, you can simply spritz the toner onto your face. Use your toner once or twice a day after washing your face.
Summary:
Heat a pot or kettle of water until it's nearly boiling. Place a green tea bag in a mug. Pour the hot water over the tea bag. Let your tea steep for about 5-10 minutes. Wait for the green tea to cool, which takes about 30 minutes. Add 5-10 drops of tea tree oil if you have oily skin or acne. Pour the cooled tea into a clean, reusable bottle. Use your fingers to apply the toner to your skin after cleansing.