Problem: Article: Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, tuna, and nuts, can help improve the health of your hair follicles. This can make your lashes grow, and make them stronger and healthier. If you are a vegetarian, you can try omega-3 supplements. Walnuts and flax seeds are good vegan sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegetarians who are not vegan can also get this nutrient from eggs. Biotin is also called vitamin H. It helps make your nails and hair stronger and healthier. Low levels of biotin can lead to hair loss. Try adding this nutrient to your diet to help promote longer, thicker lashes. Biotin is found in yeast, egg yolks, cauliflower, peanuts, avocado, raspberries, pork, almonds, bananas, mushrooms, nut butters, and salmon. Iron helps strengthen your lashes so they aren't brittle and don't fall out. Plenty of iron in your diet can help your lashes grow longer and stronger. Foods with high amounts of iron include spinach, shellfish, liver, beans, red meat, egg yolks, and turkey. Folic acid helps your lashes grow thicker and stronger. Folic acid also helps your lashes get a natural darker color. Folic acid is found in milk, peanuts, legumes, and whole grain cereal.
Summary: Eat more omega-3 fatty acids. Increase biotin. Include more iron. Eat more foods containing folic acid.

Problem: Article: If the party is at someone's house, answer the door yourself whenever you can. Greet your guests warmly, and try to introduce them to at least one person. If they already know everyone inside, announce their arrival. This will help your guests feel welcome and comfortable as soon as they arrive. If the party is held at a restaurant or another venue, try to get there early so you can greet guests as they arrive. You don't have to have every minute of the party planned out, but it's a good idea to have a few activities planned to give everyone something to do. If you're having a small get-together, plan a craft project that you and your friends can do together. If everyone at the party is an adult, play a drinking game like beer pong. Just make sure everyone who is drinking has a ride home! Put out games like cornhole or lawn darts for an outdoor party. Don't spend too much time in any one place. Move from group to group, mingling with your guests. If you see anyone who seems bored, introduce them to someone you think they'll like. For instance, if 2 people in the room both ride horses, point that out and they'll instantly have something to talk about. If you have a certain friend who always makes other people feel comfortable, take the time to let them know it's really important they attend. You can even ask them to help you work the room, making sure no one is standing alone. It's your birthday, so you shouldn't be stuck with the clean-up all by yourself. When the party starts to wind down, ask some of your closest friends if they would mind helping you pick up behind the other guests. Have extra trash bags on hand so you can quickly dispose of paper plates, napkins, and plastic cups. It's a good idea to have extra resealable plastic bags and plastic containers with lids to easily store any leftovers.
Summary: Greet your guests as they arrive. Keep guests entertained with fun activities. Try to spend time with each of your guests personally. Ask a couple of guests to stay to help you clean up after the party.

Problem: Article: More experienced players often pick and choose the materials that go into building their paddles to fine-tune their performance. Customize your paddle by deciding what type of wood you'd like to use for the construction, narrowing down a rubber that gives you the right balance of speed and control and incorporating other materials that alter the paddle's specs. Built your ideal paddle by selecting and assembling each part individually. Other materials used in ping pong paddles include carbon fibers, which increase the strength of the paddle and gives it extra snap, and compressed paper, which reduces the paddle's weight. After you've been playing long enough, you'll start to form an idea of exactly what kind of paddle you need to be at your best. All ping pong paddles have the same basic shape, but certain types vary the width of the blade or the length and design of the handle to be better for specific play styles. For a classic shake hands grip, find a paddle with a thick, sturdy handle to give your stroke some authority. If you play with the penhold hand position, choose a lighter weight paddle with a longer, more narrow handle that permits quick brushing motions of the wrist. Some paddles are designed specially for players who favor a penhold grip. These paddles are longer and more ergonomic, and sometimes even include an extra fin of wood around the handle for added security. You've found a wooden blade you like, but do you rubberize just one side of the paddle or both? This is mostly a matter of preference. An additional rubber and sponge will add to the overall weight of the paddle, but you'll have more control when alternating between forehand and backhand strokes. You might also choose to rubberize both sides of the paddle, but use a different texture and thickness for each side. That way, you'll be able to switch between both sides of the paddle when you need to make different shots. Competitive players often use two different rubbers on their paddles, each with slightly different properties for more versatile strategies. Ping pong paddles are available in lots of sizes, shapes and styles. It can be worth trying out a few different types before settling on one you really like. Heavier paddles are better for offensive players who use quickness to win games, while lighter, more flexible paddles allow defensive players to regulate the speed and direction of the ball. Play with paddles of various weights and dimensions whenever you get the chance until you find out what works best for you. The weight of a paddle is determined by its thickness. Thicker paddles let you drive the ball with greater speed but sacrifice control. Thinner paddles offer the most control over the ball but tend to return a little slower. Each type of paddle has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Again, it's about learning your strengths and weakness as a player and finding a paddle that is suitable for you.
Summary:
Select your own custom materials. Choose a paddle that's designed for your preferred grip. Decide whether you want rubber on one or both sides of the paddle. Experiment with different sizes and weights.