In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You'll need items such as construction paper, stickers, markers, glue, and scissors. This activity is meant to help bring your family together and brainstorm about what makes you unique. That is, talk about what makes you special. Do you like to laugh? Are you a nature-focused family? Maybe you have three dogs. That is, maybe if you like to laugh, you can include part of a favorite joke in your coat of arms, such as a banana peel. If you love nature, you could include a favorite flower or tree, and dogs could easily be part of a coat of arms. Most coat of arms use a shield, but you can use other shapes, such as triangles or squares. Each person can design a symbol to go on the coat of arms. You can also let someone design the mantling and the helm. The mantling is a decorative piece that drapes above the shape, such as leaves or ribbon, while the helm is the centerpiece of the mantling. The helm is often a knight's helmet, but you can use whatever you want. Don't forget the crest for the helm. The crest can be another symbol that represents your family. If you want the shield or shape to have more than one color, divide it up and color it in. Because this activity is just meant to be for fun, you can use whatever colors your family likes best. Traditional colors for a shield are exclusively red, blue, purple, green, and black, with silver and gold as metals. However, traditional shields also allow for "natural" colors to create certain symbols. Glue each piece on to create a complete crest. Often, the shield has a centerpiece, called a charge, but you can also put several symbols inside the shape, especially if you divided it into sections. You can also create supporters, which go on either side of the shield. Generally, these are two animals that help create balance within the design. If your family has a motto, you can create a banner to go across the top of the crest. Write the motto on the banner. Place that banner across the top of the crest.
Summary: Gather your materials. Gather everyone together. Brainstorm ideas. Think of symbols to represent your ideas. Create the background shape. Pick a person to design each piece. Divide the shape. Glue the pieces onto the crest. Add a motto. Place your family name on a banner.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In order for your natural approach to be effective, you must catch the infestation early. In early spring, begin monitoring for the presence of moths, and/or damage to your plants. Armyworm moths are grey with distinctive white dot on their forewings. You may choose to set pheromone traps to catch moths. This will allow you to get a better look at their markings. If you've caught the problem early in the season (late spring or early summer), you can release trichogramma wasps. These wasps will parasitize and ultimately kill armyworm eggs. You can purchase these wasps from some garden supply stores, or online. Unfortunately, the use of pesticides and insecticides can kill beneficial insects, along with armyworms. Instead, by encouraging the presence of these insects, as well as birds, you can naturally keep your armyworm population at bay. You can do this by avoiding the use of insecticides/pesticides, and by planting wildflowers. Ladybugs and Lacewings are both beneficial insects. Before nightfall each day, use a small gardening shovel to overturn the soil, bringing the larvae to the surface. This will allow birds to eat the larvae, which are usually out of sight. Beneficial Nematodes are microscopic soil creatures that feed on many different pests, including armyworms. However, beneficial nematodes do not harm vertebrates, honeybees, plants, or earthworms. If the introduction of other pests has not done enough to quell your armyworm problem, try using neem oil spray. Apply neem oil spray to your crops, making sure to cover stems and the undersides of leaves, as well. Avoid watering for at least 1-2 days after application. Neem oil can be destructive to armyworms at various stages of their development. Additionally, neem oil is antifungal.
Summary: Watch for moths. Release trichogramma wasps. Attract beneficial insects and birds. Overturn the soil in the evenings. Release beneficial nematodes into the soil in the spring. Apply neem oil.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your mind is a tangled mess of thoughts, it can help to write them down. Start off writing in free-form: record how you're feeling, why you're feeling, and what you want to do about it. After recording this information, you'll have something concrete to reflect upon; this will help you feel a sense of accomplishment, even if you haven't "done" anything. This really interesting trick will help you literally throw away your thoughts. Write all your troubles down on a piece of paper, discussing why they're bothering you. Then crumble it up and throw it away. Yes, throw it away! Researchers found that people who threw away their written concerns were less likely to be worried by them. So you may not be a Van Gogh, but you don't have to be to create art. All you need is a medium and a piece of paper. Have fun decorating with rainbow crayons; experiment with oil painting; get just the right shading with charcoal. Releasing your anxieties and clearing your mind through drawing can be an incredibly powerful force. Maybe you're the kind of person who keeps their thoughts and emotions bubbled up inside. That's not a bad a thing, necessarily, but it means that small concerns can quickly snowball into seemingly big ones overnight. In order to free your mind of worries you may be having worries about love, stress about health, doubts about your job learn to talk to someone. Reach out to friends and family first. Your friends and family love you and understand you. They don't need rationalizations, and they won't sugarcoat advice. Tell them about what you're going through and listen for advice. If your friends and family aren't the kind to lean a helping hand, consider talking to a therapist. A therapist is trained to listen to your particular concerns and find solutions based on calculated research and troves of experience. Don't feel like you're inferior for seeking the advice of a therapist. Have a deep conversation with someone. Easier said than done but totally worthwhile. Researchers have found that having deep conversations, in which you go beyond the superficial and share something thought-provoking or intimate, actually makes people happier. While there is no scientific evidence that owning a pet can directly help clear your mind, there is a host of evidence that is worth looking at. Owning a pet lowers your risk of depression; lowers blood pressure; elevates serotonin and dopamine; and lowers your risk of visiting the doctor if you're older than 65. If you're happier and healthier, wouldn't it also be easier to let go of things that are bothering you and embrace what you do have in your life? Sometimes, our minds become flooded with thoughts that, in retrospects, aren't very important. Perhaps you lost your job, or maybe your girlfriend just broke up with you. While definitely important, these things are by no means the end of the world. Remind your brain of all the truly important things that it has going for it: Friends and family Health and safety Food and shelter Opportunity and freedom
Summary:
Express your thoughts in writing. Express your thoughts in drawing. Have a discussion with another person. Hang out with a pet. Remind yourself of the truly important things in life.