You may want to do this by subject (blue for algebra, green for chemistry, red for English, etc.) or by type of assignment (blue for tests, green for homework, red for projects, etc.). Choose whichever method you think will be most helpful for you. You can do this with colored pencils, pens, highlighters, or even colorful sticky-note flags. On the first day of each week you should scan your planner to see what is due or what events you have. This will give you a good idea of what you will need to do through the week as well as help your manage your time efficiently. For example, if you have a lot of exams or a large essay due during a particular week, it might not be a good idea to schedule other things, like parties. This will give you an idea of what you need to do that day and help your prioritize assignments. It also ensures that you won't forget anything and will avoid panicking the next day when you realize you didn't do everything that was assigned. Start with assignments that are due the following day. If you have extra time that evening, you could do the other assignments to get ahead of schedule. If none of your assignments are due yet, consider doing the easiest ones first to get them out of the way. Alternatively, you could try doing the hardest one first. You never know when you may want to look back and check on something. If you don't want to keep them in your planner, tear them out and store them in a box or a desk drawer. Some people like to fold the old pages of their planners towards the spine. This will create bulk, but it will also make it easier to find the newest page.

Summary: Color code your planner. Look ahead. Review your planner before you start your homework. Keep old pages.

Choose a reasonably large sized ginger to make it easy to form medallion shapes. Peel the ginger. Simply cut down along the line of the ginger to make "rounds" that look sort of like crooked medallions. Continue until all of the ginger piece or pieces are used up. Try to pack it as tightly as possible. Press down to expel the air out of the bag. Alternatively, arrange in layers inside a small freezer-proof container. This ginger will keep for up to three months.

Summary: Select the ginger. Cut medallion shapes. Put the medallions into a resealable freezer bag. Place in the freezer.

If you decide to sow the seeds directly outdoors instead of starting them early, you will need to wait until late April, or three to four weeks after the last frost in your area. Note that late April is the earliest you can sow seeds outdoors, but you can continue sowing seeds all the way through May. Directly sowing the seeds outdoors is actually recommended for cleome plants. Some of the best varieties to choose for direct sowing include Cherry Queen, Mauve Queen, Pink Queen, Purple Queen, Rose Queen, and Ruby Queen. Cleome grows best in full sun to light shade. These flowers can grow in most soil types, but the best soil for cleome will be soil that drains well. When planting cleome in a mixed flower bed, consider planting them toward the back of the bed. Cleome tend to grow taller than most flowers. Pull any weeds from the soil and remove any debris, such as rocks or sticks. Even though cleome grows best in well-draining soil, you do not need to amend the soil in your garden, even if it isn't loose and well-draining. Cleome can survive in a wide range of soil types. Use your fingertip to make an indentation in the soil no deeper than 1/4 inch (6 mm). Drop one seed inside the indentation, then sprinkle a very light, small amount of soil on top. The seeds should be sown 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 cm) apart from one another. If the soil is too hard to press into using your finger, you could use the tip of a small garden spade, instead. After sowing the seeds, you should keep the soil moist by lightly showering it with a small amount of water from a watering can or spray bottle. The "mist" setting on a garden hose nozzle can also be used. At no point should you flood the soil. Avoid letting water puddle up on the surface. When the cleome plants are about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) tall, pull out the weakest looking seedlings so that 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) of empty space can remain in between the strongest ones. Pull up the weak seedlings gently and carefully. If you are too rough, you might accidentally rip up some of the seedlings you want to keep, as well. Note that the seeds should sprout within 7 to 14 days.

Summary: Know when to start. Choose the right location. Prepare the area. Sow the seeds on the surface of the soil. Water well. Thin the seedlings as they sprout.

A short-sleeved button up featuring a loud floral print is the ultimate tourist look! These shirts are typically worn when vacationing in tropical places, but you'll likely exude a tourist vibe no matter where you wear it. The brighter the floral pattern, the better. For example, try a shirt with a bright red and purple floral print. If you can find something with neon colors, go with that! A brightly colored tank top with "Hawaii" emblazoned across the front will definitely alert everyone that you're a tourist especially if you're in Hawaii! Any souvenir T-shirt with the name of a big city written across the front will do the trick for this tourist look. You could also go with something that promotes a popular company that caters to tourists, like Senor Frog's or Hard Rock Cafe. Nothing says "tourist" more than a shirt that announces to everyone that you're from somewhere else! Any high school related T-shirt, especially for sports teams and extracurricular activities, is a great choice. Bonus points if the name of your hometown is written right on the shirt! Floral prints are classic, but bright plaids or animal prints are also popular with tourists. Anything eye-catching and slightly awkward works perfectly! Try an over-sized plaid button-up with short sleeves in the brightest colors you can find. A neon tie-dye top is also a great choice. If you're feeling daring and don't mind showing a little skin, wearing a bikini top will definitely create the impression that you're on a tropical vacation. A 1-piece swim suit will also work! Go with a suit in a bright color or floral print. Wrap a sarong around your waist and slip into a pair of flip-flops to complete your outfit.
Summary: Slip on a bright Hawaiian shirt. Try a tank top or shirt that promotes a popular vacation spot instead. Wear a T-shirt that advertises your high school or college sports team. Opt for any shirt with a vibrant print. Wear a swim suit top as outerwear to a costume party.