Q: Try to focus on each of your senses, one at a time. What do you hear, see, smell? What do different grasses and flowers feel like? This is a good way to really enjoy nature on its own. For example, you could start by sitting outside with your eyes closed. Focus on what you can hear. What animals or insects do you hear that you don't normally? Can you hear water or the wind in the trees? You could also focus on really looking while you're outside. Look for details you wouldn't normally notice, like the pattern bark makes on a tree trunk, or the veins in a flower petal. This is an especially great activity if you've got kids you're teaching to appreciate nature. Pick up unusual leaves or rocks. You can also look for flowers or fruit. If you're collecting with a kid, you can get a glass jar for them to store their goodies in. It makes it feel more special and gives them somewhere to store their things. Be careful about picking up stuff off the ground. You don't want to accidentally pick up poison ivy or anything like that. What's in season will change, but there's more to do than just pick apples in the fall. You can go berry-picking at a local farm. You can also pick oranges in the spring and summer months if you live where they're grown. You could also go to a farmer's market and choose fresh produce. Farmer's markets are almost always held outside, and they feature seasonal fruits and veggies. A home garden will require you to be outside pretty regularly while you tend to your plants. Measure the space you want for your garden and ask an expert at a home garden store for plant suggestions. If you have a tent, put it up in the backyard. Otherwise, you can just lay out sleeping bags and sleep under the stars! Try to avoid taking any electronics outside with you. Instead, enjoy the weather, look at the stars, and take some time to take in where you are.
A: Engage each of your senses while you're outside. Collect objects from nature. Pick fruit. Plant a home garden. Camp out in the backyard.

Q: From your home page, you can click on "Hosting" to manage everything related to renting your space. Before you do anything else, you should familiarize yourself with Airbnb's policies. Click on "Policy" to read about everything that is expected of you as a host. When you go to your profile, you will see an "Alerts" label on your dashboard. Airbnb uses the "Alerts" section to let you know if you have a message or reservation request. Click on the "Inbox" button to see the details of any reservation requests that have appeared. You can reply with questions if necessary, but definitely double-check your availability and respond within 24 hours. From the "Hosting" page, you can click on "Manage Listings" at any time to edit and update your information. Make sure to handle this task regularly, editing availability on your calendar and noting any changes in prices or amenities. Potential guests may be annoyed to discover that you haven't maintained your listing page to reflect current availability or changes in the space. From the "Hosting" page, click on "Pricing" to see advanced options. Your standard nightly rate should appear there already. In addition, though, you can offer special weekly or monthly rates. Consider doing that to make travelers who want to stay for a week or more feel like they are getting a good deal. From the "Hosting" page, you can click on "Standby Guests" to note that you are willing to host last-minute travelers. If you want more people to view your listing, click on "Post to Craigslist," and a list of options will appear. Edit any relevant information, then click the blue "Post to Craigslist" button below. When Craigslist users click on your ad, they will be redirected to your Airbnb listing. Every Airbnb host is ranked in search results. Click on "Search Rankings" to see your ranking and its breakdown. Under "Account," you can update your account settings (including your password), change your payment preferences, view your transaction history, and see any reviews that your guests have provided. In addition, you can click "Get Reservations" to send your listing directly to people you know.
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Know Airbnb's policies. Keep tabs on your alerts. Check your reservation requests. Manage your listing. Make pricing details available. Sign up to receive last-minute guests. Post your listing to Craigslist. Monitor your rankings. Manage your account settings.