Problem: Article: Balloon sacks are super quick and easy to make. They won't last as long as other hacky sacks, but a replacement will only cost you a few minutes and a dip in the change jar. Get a round, uninflated balloon. Stretch the opening wide and push in the end of a funnel. If you don't have a funnel, make one out of paper. Sand-filled sacks are easy to "stall" on the foot, useful for beginners or people learning tricks. Birdseed, dried beans or lentils, uncooked rice, or small beads are other fine alternatives. Fill the balloon to the neck. Remove any dangling rubber, to make the sack spherical. If using fine sand, you may want to tie a knot instead. This helps stop sand leaking out, but the knot will make the ball bumpy. Pull another balloon over the exposed hole and around the whole ball. Cut off the neck. Repeat with at least two more balloons, covering each previous hole. For a stronger sack, use up to ten balloons. For decoration, you can cut small holes in the balloons so the different color shows through.
Summary: Use this to make temporary hacky sacks. Stick a funnel into the neck of a balloon. Fill with sand or other material. Cut off the neck. Cover with several more balloons.

Problem: Article: Wild hamsters run miles each day to find food. Your pet doesn't have to work that hard, but they still have the instinct to run. Put a hamster wheel in your pet's cage and watch them go. The wheel should be large enough that your hamster's back does not bend. Solid wheels are preferable, as your hamsters toes or legs may get caught between the bars of a wire wheel. Check the wheel periodically to make sure it is rotating freely. Remove any obstructions as needed and grease with olive oil or vegetable oil. Wooden branches give your hamster something to chew and climb on in their cage, but make sure they are thoroughly cleaned first. Wash each branch with soapy water, let it dry, and then bake it for 45 minutes at 200F to kill any bugs or eggs. And be sure to use wood that is not toxic to hamsters, such as willow, pear or apple, cottonwood, pecan, or mulberry. For a full list of safe and unsafe woods, see here. Hamsters love to crawl through leftover toilet paper and paper towel tubes. Try taping several together to make a tunnel maze for your pet. Simply run the string through the roll and tie it to the top of your hamster's habitat so that it hangs just off the floor. Tie several laces from side to side or leave a few hanging down. Your hamster will love to climb and pull on them. But be sure to remove the plastic tips covering the ends, so that your pet does not eat them and get sick. Hamster's love to forage for food. Hide food all around your hamster's cage in tubes, on platforms, in corners and watch them find it.
Summary: Watch your hamster run. Add some nature. Create a cardboard tube maze. Make a swing with a little string and a used roll of duct tape or packaging tape. Tie shoelaces to the top of your hamster's cage. Hide food in your hamster's cage and watch them find it.

Problem: Article: Maintaining your endurance during a boxing match can be harder than other sports, because of psychological factors that may make you more nervous and interrupt your breathing. Pace yourself in the fight and don't make unnecessary movements or punches if you know they are not going to help you win. The first round should be a feeling out round. Use defense and evaluate your opponent's technique. Find weaknesses in the opponents defense that you can exploit as the match progresses, instead of punching wildly and becoming tired. Take note of the bad habits or tendencies that they have as a fighter. For instance, if they always lower one hand when they throw a straight, this is an opportunity to counter with a hook. If they put their hands down when they are disengaging, this is a good opportunity to move in and land some solid face punches. If they don't protect their body, land body shots early in the fight, so you tire them out as the match progresses. If you can defend properly and your opponent punches wildly, you can make them tired and take advantage of his lack of endurance during the later rounds. If your opponent is a power puncher and is looking to land one good shot, make sure to stay mobile and always keep your hands up. Explosive punchers become tired more quickly because of the energy that they spend on each strike. Do not stay immobile and defensive on the ropes, or the referee may stop the fight early. Even when you are blocking, it's up the ref to make the final decision on whether the fight should continue. Also, being on the ropes limits your mobility and reduces your options if you need to move back. During the later rounds, you may become tired, and your hands will most likely start to fall, leaving your face and head exposed. This is the perfect opportunity for an opponent to take advantage of a hole in your defense and knock you out. Always keep your hands up unless you are defending body shots. A boxer with a lot of power can punch through your block and cause damage even if you have your hands up. In this case, use lateral movement to stay away from his strikes. Use a combination of head movement and blocking to defend strikes and tire out your opponent. Your corner will be able to see the fight from a different angle and can tell you where you need to improve and how and why you are winning or losing the fight. Make sure to listen to them between rounds and try to make adjustments as the fight progresses. It's easy to develop tunnel vision during a fight and block out any noise or advice, but this will only work against you. Once you've learned the fundamentals and have spent time competing, you'll most likely have a style of your own. While the basic building blocks must always be there, people are proficient in different things. Leverage whatever your best assets are and use them in your boxing strategy. If you are a powerful puncher, work on your blocking technique and opening up your opponent's defense by landing body shots. If you have really good stamina, try wearing down your opponent and taking the fight into the later rounds. If you are quick, work on counter punching , movement, and slipping your opponents punches.
Summary: Don't exert all your energy in the first couple rounds. Look for holes during the first couple rounds. Tire your opponent out. Don't stay on the ropes undefended. Keep your hands up. Listen to your corner. Determine your style.

Problem: Article: Look at your local craft store for plain boxes to decorate. You'll likely be able to find them in wood or heavy cardboard. You can also upcycle old boxes, such as shoe boxes or small cardboard shipping boxes. You can even use cereal boxes or other food boxes! You can also decoupage old trunks. If you prefer, you can make a box out of cardstock or another heavy paper. This step will make the box easier to paint and decorate. If it's a shoe box or something similar, just pull the lid off. If you bought a wooden box, you may need to unscrew the hinges and put them to the side to take the lid off completely. Make sure to put the metal parts in a safe place. Pick up gesso (primer) from a craft store, along with a foam brush or a 1 to 2in (2.5 to 5.1cm) flat bristle brush. Paint the gesso on in a single, even layer, trying to go the same direction along each side. Once it's dry, add a layer of acrylic paint the same way if you'd like. A primer can make it easier for your paper to stick, particularly with wood or slick boxes (such as cereal boxes) but it's not strictly necessary. However, if you plan to leave some areas blank when you add your paper decorations, you may want to paint the box a color of your choosing. In that case, you should prime it first. You may need to sand the box again to smooth out the surface for the paper.
Summary:
Find or make a box to decorate. Take off the lid off your box if it has one. Add primer or paint if you want a background.