If your cycle is regular, you may be able to determine your egg's next release through your Fallopian tubes with simple math. If your cycle is 28 days long, you'll probably ovulate around day 12 to 14. A good rule of thumb is to count back 16 days from the first day of your next period. You'll probably ovulate up to five days after that day. There are also plenty of calculators available online. Your basal temperature (lowest body temperature in any given 24-hour period) will rise 0.2 degrees F (0.11 degrees C) a few days after you ovulate. You can use any thermometer that measure to 1/10th of a degree. You're looking for fluctuations that are smaller than a degree, which are difficult to see on a regular thermometer. You can find a basal thermometer at your local drug store or big box store. Monitor color and texture. Your mucus will increase and be most slippery around the time of your ovulation. If you can stretch it between your fingers, you probably are ovulating. These changes can be difficult to detect, so monitor for them often. Ovulation prediction kits can predict a released egg a day in advance. It uses the same methodology as a pregnancy test. However, they can cost anywhere from $20 to $50 for a box of test strips or sticks. You can buy them in your local drug store. Ovulation kits test levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your urine. This means you'll have to urinate on a stick. Unfortunately, it's not 100 percent accurate, so don't depend only on this method.
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One-sentence summary -- Count the days of your menstrual cycle. Chart your basal body temperature. Check your cervical mucus. Buy an ovulation kit.

" Listen to spoken French, and practice mimicking the way sounds are formed in the throat instead of the front of the mouth. For example in English, the "r" sound is made in the front of the mouth with the lips and teeth. French speakers, on the other hand, make the "r" sound by drawing the back of the tongue close to the soft palate. One of the best ways to improve your pronunciation is to get a French speaker to correct your mistakes. If you know a native speaker or someone who's fluent, ask them to help you develop a better accent. In French, all nouns and adjectives are either masculine or feminine. Many words that end in "e" are feminine, but keep in mind there are lots of exceptions! The key thing to know is that the adjective's gender must match the noun's gender. Additionally, if a noun is plural, an adjective that describes it must also be plural. You'd use "Sam est petit," (Sam eh puh-tee) to say Sam, who's a boy, is short. If Sam and Beth, who are girls, are both short, you'd say "Sam et Beth sont petites" (Sam aye Beth sohn puh-teet). Articles, such as "the" and "a," also need to match the gender and number. "Un" and "une" (uh and oohn) are the masculine and feminine versions of "a." "Le," "la," and "les" (luh, lah, and lay) are the masculine, feminine, and plural ways of saying "the." You'd use "l'" for words that begin with vowels: "l'ecole." If you're describing yourself, make sure the adjective matches your gender. For instance, "Je suis americain" (zhuh sweez-ah-may-ree-keh) is masculine, and "Je suis americaine" (zhuh sweez-ah-may-ree-kenn) is feminine. Knowing when to use "etre" (to be) and "avoir" (to have) can get a little tricky, but it's a key aspect of basic French. In French, you'd use the verb "to have" to say "I'm hungry" and "I'm thirsty." For instance, the literal translations of "J'ai faim" (zhay feh) and "J'ai soif" (zhay swof) are "I have hunger" and "I have thirst." To ask someone if they're hungry, use "Avez-vous faim?" (ah-vay voo feh) or "As-tu faim? (ah-too feh). Swap out "faim" with "soif" (swof) to ask if they're thirsty, and "sommeil" (soh-may) to ask if they're sleepy. The verb "to have" is always used to express conditions such as hunger, thirst, and fatigue. Use "etre" (to be) for adjectives such as gender and nationality.
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One-sentence summary -- Practice your pronunciation, especially the French "R. Familiarize yourself with gendered words. Learn about how the verb "to have" is used in French.

If silk flowers have been in storage for a while, they may build up dirt and grime. In this case, you can wash flowers in water with dish soap in a sink full of warm water, mix in two to three tablespoons of gentle dish soap. You can then gently swish your flowers in the water. This should remove any unwanted dirt and grime. When you're done, set your flowers on a towel. Allow them to air dry. Make sure to add water to a small portion of the flowers first to make sure it does not damage them. Take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with distilled vinegar and halfway with water. From there, shake the bottle until the water and vinegar are mixed together. Spray the flowers with a light amount of the mixture and then let them dry. If you've never exposed your flowers to water before, spritz a light amount of water on a small corner of the flowers to see if it causes damage first. Many cleaning sprays are sold specifically for silk flowers. Some of these sprays can work well, but use discretion. Make sure the spray is designed for silk flowers, as sprays made for artificial flowers in general may not work on silk. You should also keep in mind flower sprays may be more expensive than other methods. If you have a dishwasher that can be a set to a gentle cycle, you can wash your flowers on the top rack without detergent. A mild amount of water will wash off set-in dirt and dust. However, make sure the manufacturer's instructions first as some silk flowers are not dishwasher friendly. This can result in your dishwasher getting stained and flowers getting damaged. As always, make sure your flowers respond well to water by adding a small amount to the flowers before washing them.
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Wash your flowers in water. Use vinegar. Try cleaning sprays. Use the dishwasher.