Q: You can attend either a standalone program or one associated with a university. See if there's a program nearby that you can attend by checking the list at https://www.brewersassociation.org/resources/schools-organizations/. This list has most of the schools in the U.S. and a few international schools, as well. How you apply depends on the school or university. For instance, at a university, you'll likely need to apply through the school's admission office. In that case, you'll need things like your transcripts from high school or other colleges, references, and a personal statement, as well as a completed application form. Non-university programs will have a similar application process. You may be required to prove you've taken certain prerequisites, as well as describe the brewing experience you've had. You'll be required to fill out an application form, and you'll likely need to pay a fee. Some programs have scholarships you can apply for. The amount of coursework you'll need to complete varies widely by program. You might do a certificate program in a couple of semesters. Other programs might be as long as 4 years, or possibly longer if you continue on to graduate work. In some cases, you may need to pass an exam at the end, though it depends on the program. In most programs, you'll be doing hands-on brewing in conjunction with what you're learning in the classroom.
A: Find a brewing program. Apply for the brewing program of your choice. Complete your required coursework.

Q: Listen to each member of the family and make sure each child's voice is heard. Holding regularly family meetings creates an open environment to discuss progress and problems and to work through issues as a team. Make sure the opinion and feelings of every child are heard so that no one feels overlooked or invisible, which can easily happen in a blended family. Encourage open and free communication and work to create a calming and supportive environment where children feel free to discuss their feelings. As a family, create a list of family rules and display them in a prominent place. Discussing the rules as a new family helps everyone's voice be heard and gives each child a buy-in to follow the rules. Children from different backgrounds and upbringings may have different ideas of rules, so do your best to mediate the situation and find a compromise without playing favorites. Create a safe environment for your new family and have roles for each stepparent. Be aware that your biological child may react differently to guidance and discipline from their new stepparent. At the beginning, it may be helpful to maintain control as the main disciplinarian to your own child instead of risking your child alienating their stepparent. It can be helpful for the stepparent to fill the role of friend or counselor, at least at first, in order to build a strong relationship with your child. Use your already established routines to bond with everyone. Examples of fun bonding activities include: Spending Friday movie night together. Cooking weekend breakfasts. Having family dinner together. Monthly hiking or biking trips. Going on your annual summer vacations together. Creating opportunities for all members of the blended family to participate in an activity together will help each child feel welcomed and accepted. Many new blended families go on a vacation together to celebrate their new life. This can be beneficial to some families, but the key is to establish routines and rituals in everyday life, not just in vacation mode. Find a tradition or activity that works for your family, such as weekly game or sports nights, eating a special food each week, or a monthly trip to the zoo, and follow through. Getting the input of each child when deciding the activity can also help with a smooth transition. Regular family activities give children something to look forward to and help them feel that they are part of something bigger. It also creates a fun environment for the family to connect on a more casual level. When it comes to holidays and existing traditions you may have with your biological child, don't throw them away or disregard them now that you have a new family. Children crave consistency and having a tradition from their old life can be a comforting reminder of how things were while also strengthening your bond with your child. If you and your child have always baked sugar cookies together around Christmas, make sure to keep that tradition alive even after you join a step-family.
A: Hold regular family meetings. Work together to create rules for the whole family. Create roles for each parent. Spend quality time with the whole family. Create new traditions together. Try to incorporate your biological child's traditions.

Q: If you find yourself in a place that has a lot of smokers, try to find areas where there is less smoke. Many public places have designated smoke-free areas, so you should seek these out. Sometimes people smoke in places they shouldn't, like restaurants or bars where smoking has been banned. In these cases, it's appropriate to ask an authority figure -- a restaurant manager or police officer, for instance -- to tell the smoker to stop. If you cannot get away from smokers, try to place yourself upwind of them. This will not completely protect you from secondhand smoke, but it can help you to breathe in less than you would if the wind were blowing the smoke towards you. When walking past smokers in public spaces, try to move past them as quickly as you can. This will help limit your exposure to secondhand smoke. Cigarette smoke is harmful to people's immune systems. If you're around smokers and cannot get away, do your best to stay hydrated. Keeping hydrated will help your immune system to stay active in spite of the smoke. If you know you're going to be in a smoky environment for a while, bring a water bottle with you. You should do your best to get plenty of vitamin C if you're around smokers. Like staying hydrated, vitamin C helps promote a healthy immune system. You can get vitamin C from foods like oranges and strawberries or from vitamin supplement pills, which you can usually find in any drug or grocery store.
A: Find smoke-free areas. Report smokers in appropriate situations. Stand upwind of smokers. Walk past smokers quickly. Stay hydrated. Get plenty of vitamin C.

Q: A powder puff is a flat, puffy pad that comes in some powder compacts. It's usually palm-sized. To use, add a generous amount of powder to the puff. Dip it into the powder and don't knock the excess off by tapping the puff against the lid. If you're buying your own powder puff, look for one that's about the size of your palm. Applying the powder lightly at first will prevent the puff from smudging your makeup. Tap the puff lightly all over your face. Then press more firmly after a light layer has been applied. If you're applying powder under your eyes or around your nose, fold the puff in half. Then apply the powder as usual. A smaller puff gives you more control and prevents you from getting powder in places you don't want it. Run the back of your hand against your face. If your cheek feels smooth and dry, you've applied just enough powder. If your face still feels wet or sticky, apply a bit more powder.
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Dip the puff into the powder. Apply the powder lightly at first. Fold the puff in half for small or narrow areas. Feel your cheek with the back of your hand to see if there's enough powder.