Problem: Article: Its better to use new supplies then older ones. Ones 3 months or younger are usually the best. Get a picture of whoever you're going to draw. Remember, it's always better to get something from the ORIGINAL MAKERS of the cartoon. Not other artists who draw it. This helps make it look more authentic. It doesn't matter how you hold your pencil! Some people think that's not true, But it is. The person who is telling you this article doesn't hold his pencil right! It doesn't matter if you screw up, even if you've barely drawn the head! Always draw the head first and remember, eyes are one of the most important aspects of a character drawing! If you are doing a small project you can always go back later. However if it's a bigger project with a deadline, stare at your character's picture for 3 to 7 minutes (Take less if you feel it is right - hat's just how long I take). You should be happy of what you did - if you tried your best you should be!
Summary: Find Paper, Pens and Pencils: Start drawing: Remember: Don't get too frustrated. Draw the head and eyes: Finish up: Be Proud:

Problem: Article: In order to keep your snails healthy, your tank must have a certain pH range and ammonia/nitrite level. Your tank must also stay between certain temperatures. Test the water before adding your snails, and continue to test it each week. To test pH, use a liquid pH test kit. (test strips are not as reliable.) Follow the instructions included with the kit to test the water. Snails like Alkaline water between 7-8. You can alter the pH of your tank by adding certain plants, or using a pH regulator. To test ammonia/nitrate levels use a ammonia/nitrate test kit. You want ammonia/nitrate levels of 0, or as close as possible. You can bring down this level by adding clean water. Replace 25% of the water in your tank every week. Keep your water temperature between 24-30 degrees C (75-86 F). If you keep your home between these temperatures, your fish tank should be OK. Just be sure to monitor the temp. After you have allowed the water to cycle for two weeks, and once you have verified a safe pH level, ammonia/nitrite level, and temperature, you can introduce your snails to their new home. Gently add them to the tank by picking them up out of the bag (from the pet store) and placing them right side up in the aquarium. After you've introduced your snails to the tank, wait around eight hours before feeding them. This allows them a chance to get used to their new environment.
Summary: Check your water conditions. Put your snails in their new home. Don't feed them right away.

Problem: Article: Once you suspect that your dog is pregnant, make an appointment with your vet. They will run tests to verify the pregnancy so that you know for sure that your dog is expecting. Signs that your dog might be pregnant include decreased activity, changes to the dog's appetite, moody or clingy behavior, and physical changes, such as weight gain or swollen nipples. In many cases, your vet will be able to tell your dog is pregnant just by feeling its abdomen. For example, she may go through morning sickness, which is a common occurrence in dogs. However, this should wear off halfway through the pregnancy, which is after about 30 days. Don't punish her for throwing up, as she cannot help it. Instead, comfort her when she is sick. She is also going through lots of hormonal changes and may need your affection. At other times, however, she may want to be left alone. It is best if you assess her mood before touching her so that you don't upset her or cause her harm. However, do not worry if your dog does not experience some of the symptoms of pregnancy. In fact, some owners do not know their dog is pregnant until the day of arrival. If your dog is at a healthy weight at the beginning of its pregnancy, you won't have to adjust her diet until the last 5 weeks of pregnancy. Over these last 5 weeks, you should increase her food 30 to 50 percent. During the last 3 weeks of her pregnancy, give your dog puppy food, which is more energy-dense. The added calories in the puppy food will help support the growing puppies without filling the mother's stomach too much. Since her womb will be pushing on her stomach, your pup may not want to eat as much. You can also help your dog eat more by providing her small meals spread throughout the day. Spreading the food out over the day, instead of giving her bigger meals, will decrease the chance she gets an upset stomach. A dog's pregnancy is typically 58 to 68 days. This means that you should begin increasing your dog's food after about 3 weeks of pregnancy. Also, after she gives birth, she will need to continue to be given additional food to help her produce enough milk to feed her babies. As your dog's pregnancy progresses, talk to your veterinarian if any problems occur. Also, bring her in for regular checkups to make sure that the pregnancy is progressing properly. If your dog's vaccinations are not up to date, you will need to make an appointment to update them. Ask your vet about giving your dog daily doses of the deworming medication fenbendazole, beginning on day 40 of her pregnancy. This treatment will help reduce the risk of the puppies being born with roundworms. Don't give your dog a calcium supplement during pregnancy, unless your vet directly instructs you to do so. A calcium supplement during pregnancy can make your dog more likely to experience milk fever after she gives birth. At the visit where the pregnancy is verified, discuss with your vet how often you should bring her in for assessment and what kind of care she will need.
Summary: Get a physical exam or ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy. Give your dog special care and attention. Increase your dog's food intake gradually at the end of the pregnancy. Consult with your veterinarian throughout the pregnancy.

Problem: Article: If your party starts at 7:00pm, have all the guests be there by 6:00pm. People are always late to parties, this way, everyone will be together by 6:30pm and you'll have plenty of time to organize the big reveal. You'll have a few people who are actually punctual. For them, make sure you have some food and drinks ready on time so they're not left bored and hungry. This is why having their best friend helping you out will be a life saver. They can have the person with them, going and doing whatever the cover plan was, and you can correspond with them they should let you know when they're on their way, etc. You can then manage the party and the guests. Make sure they keep you posted on how things are going and how far away they are. This way when you get a text that says, "10 minutes!" you'll be fully prepared. Some people choose to go with the standard lights off, hide-behind-couches, yell "Surprise" or cheer surprise. Other people choose to pretend it's just a normal party and let the person find out when they see their name on the cake. However you choose, be sure all the guests are on the same page. You may want to practice before the surprise. Make sure all the logistics are covered. Can your friend get in? Make sure the door is unlocked so you don't have to ruin it by coming to the door in a dark room. Will parking be an issue? Is anyone in the bathroom as the party person is walking up the stairs? Get them out! And success! Your well-planned party has gone off without a hitch! Well, hopefully. Did they have any idea? Even if they did, they'll feel incredibly loved and appreciate all the work you went to.
Summary:
Have everyone arrive an hour early to the party. Have one person with the guest of honor as the "Chaperone" to distract the guest of honor and one person with all the attendees. Make sure everyone understands the big reveal. Surprise them!