Heathers will either bloom in the winter or the summer, but it's recommended to keep any past blooms attached throughout the winter to protect the roots. Start pruning after the risk of frost has passed so the stems of your heathers do not suffer any damage. You can prune summer blooms in the fall if you live in a warmer climate. Winter heathers are cut after they have bloomed, while summer blooms are being cut before they start to grow. If you live in the United States, you can use your ZIP code to estimate the last expected frost date in your area here: https://garden.org/apps/frost-dates/ Opt for shears that have a spring in them so it is less stressful on your hands. If you want to have more control over which blooms you cut, hold the bloom with your non-dominant hand and make a cut with hand shears. Make sure your shears are sharp before you use them so you can make the cleanest cut. Long-handled shears will work best. Hold the hedges shears near the ends of the handle to control them the easiest. Open and close the shears so they make a snapping noise with each cut. Hedge shears can be purchased at garden and home care stores. For added grip, wear gardening gloves while you use the hedge shears. Rub your shears with a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol to clean them. Repeating this process before and after each plant will prevent the spread of any disease or fungus. You can also make a cleaning solution using 9 parts water and 1 part chlorine bleach. Soak the shears for 30 minutes before drying them off and using them. Heathers are resilient to most common plant diseases, but it's still good practice to clean your gardening tools.

Summary: Prune annually in the early spring after the last frost. Use hand shears for smaller heathers. Shape large beds of heather with hedge shears. Disinfect your shears with rubbing alcohol before and after each plant.

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A personal heating pad, such as a Thermacare patch, is activated by exposure to the air and is invisible underneath your clothes. Wearing one can reduce cramping and relieve pain without needing to perform the paper towel method. Many patches stay warm for up to 8 hours, and you can apply them directly to the abdomen or back for relief. Keep a patch in your car or book bag, so you'll always have one handy in case you need it. Over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, can reduce your pain and make you more comfortable. For the best pain relief, take these medications at the onset of your cramping and continue while you are experiencing symptoms. It's generally more effective to get ahead of the pain with medication when it is mild, than to blunt the pain once it is already very strong. Ibuprofen dosage is 200 to 400mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Acetaminophen dosage is 500-1000mg every 6 hours as needed. If you're at a hotel or restaurant for a business meeting, you can also ask the concierge or maitre d' for a painkiller. Many keep a stock of common OTC medications for staff members and are happy to share one with patrons. If you find your cramps begin and you don't have any medication with you, ask a friend if they have a capsule to spare. While tampons are very convenient, they can irritate the cervixes of some women, aggravating cramping. If your cramping is very intense, it may be worth switching to pads for a day in case some topical irritation is increasing your discomfort. Most public restrooms in schools and offices have pads available in the feminine-product vending machines. Potassium can help keep you hydrated and relieve muscle cramps due to dehydration. If your cramping acts up when you're away from home, grab a banana to snack on. It's an easy food to take on the go and may relieve some of your discomfort.

Summary: Apply a personal heating pad. Ask a friend for OTC pain medication or carry a small bottle with you. Switch to maxi pads. Grab a banana.

After you have secured the fish and the plants, place 80 percent of the tank water into a fish-safe bucket or bags. This water should be gotten from the top of the tank, not near the bottom. This limits the amount of waste you take with you. If you have rocks and other decorations in your tank, place them in a bag filled with water from the tank. This will preserve the beneficial bacteria that has grown on the ornaments. Don't transport these things in the tank. The tank could crack if it is moved with items inside it. The way you transport your filter media depends on how far you will be going. For short moves where the tank will not be separated for long, place the filter media in a clean, chemical-free, sealed container. Don't clean it. For long moves, you can clean the filter and reintroduce it when you arrive at the destination. You may also want to throw it away and buy a new one. When you arrive at your destination, you should put your tank back together like it was before. Place decorations and rocks into the tank, and then fill it with the water you kept from the tank. Replace all the filters, heaters, and pumps. Then, place the live plants back in the aquarium.
Summary: Empty the tank water into a fish-safe container. Place decorations in tank water. Pack your filter media properly. Put your aquarium back together.