Problem: Article: If you've changed your style and want to express that, wear a new outfit, but don't be afraid to wear an older article of clothing with the outfit. Remember that you want to look stylish, but also be comfortable. If you have a brand new pair of jeans or t-shirt, compliment your outfit with your favorite cardigan or shoes. Or, bring an older, but loved hoodie to wear with your outfit. The familiarity can be comforting, especially if you are trying out a new style. Remember to focus on choosing pieces for your outfit that look great on you and express your own personal style, instead of wearing things that you don't love but are trendy. School often starts back during the hottest part of the year, but it is good to bring a sweater or cardigan with you. A sweater can come in handy if the air conditioning is too cold in your school. It can also be useful if you're wearing a shirt that is lower cut. You can keep the sweater in your backpack, or tied around your neck or waste when you're not wearing it. You can also bring a hoodie, but it will cover up most of your outfit. Once you've selected an outfit that makes you feel cool and confident, use accessories as a finishing touch. Adding accessories can make a casual outfit feel more stylish. Remember to keep your choices of accessories simple. Jewelry, scarves, belts, ties, bowties, and headbands count as accessories. If you're wearing a casual outfit, wear an elegant silver or gold necklace or bracelet to pull the outfit together. Wear a black or brown leather belt to make a casual outfit, like jeans and T-shirt, look nicer. It may be tempting to wear a new pair of loafers or heels, but try to wear shoes that will remain comfortable throughout the day. The shoes you wear should have been already worn and broken in. Blisters and uncomfortable rubbing could be caused by brand new shoes. Wear a pair of flats that you wouldn't mind spending walking and sitting in throughout the day. You might wear a pair of boots, sneakers, or sandals, depending on the time of the year. You won't want to carry around your school supplies all day in your arms. Bring a backpack that can fit all of your school supplies and necessary personal items. You should try on the backpack before brining it to school to make sure it doesn't feel too heavy or uncomfortable. You can also bring a small purse with your backpack. Or, you can bring a large bag that acts as your purse and backpack.
Summary: Add a favorite older piece to a new outfit. Bring a sweater. Choose complimentary accessories. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring a backpack.

Problem: Article: The water will help lift the oil to the surface. You don't want any part of the stain to be visible. This will give the baking soda enough time to do its work. You likely won't use all of the water; you need just enough to dampen the baking soda enough to make a runny paste. Save the rest of the water for rinsing. Try to use a plastic bristled brush, like the kind you'd use on a bathtub. Do not use a metal-bristled brush. It can damage the concrete, especially if a bristle gets caught in a crack and rusts. If the stain is very stubborn, add a few drops of dish detergent. It's a good idea to save this brush for future oil stain removal as it will get grimy. Repeat as needed until the stains disappear. Rinse out the brush and put back in storage.
Summary: Dampen the stained area with water. Sprinkle baking soda generously over the stain. Boil a pot of water. Pour the hot water over the stain. Scrub the stain using a hard bristled brush. Pour the rest of the water over the stain to rinse the baking soda off.

Problem: Article: A clicker is a device that makes a clicking noise. It works well for training because it is an immediate, consistent response to an action. When you begin clicker training, you just want to get your cat to associate it with good things, so you offer a treat and click at the same time. Keep doing this over and over, until the cat begins to associate the treat with the clicker. If you don't want to invest in a clicker, you can try a ballpoint pen that makes a clicking noise. The easiest way to teach a cat to come to its name is to use a behavior already in place. For instance, if your cat always comes to the kitchen when you use the can opener, say its name as you use the can opener. Reward the cat with a treat. " Place a bit of moist food on a spoon. You can use tuna, baby food (meat only), cat food, or salmon, for instance. Hold it just above the cat's head, so it has to tilt up to get to the food. That should force its back end to the ground. When its back end is on the ground, click and offer it the treat. As your cat gets better at it, you can add in the command to "Sit." Start moving from the spoon to loose treats, using the clicker. " "Stay" only works if your cat has already mastered "sit." Tell your cat to sit in a distraction-free area. Say "stay." Make a small movement, like shuffling your feet or moving an arm. If the cat doesn't move, click and offer a treat. Keep making small movements and offering small treats if your cat doesn't move. If your cat does move, go back to smaller movements. Keep working up to harder and harder stays. You might walk across the room for a short stay, for instance. You'll need more patience with a cat than you would with a dog. First, you'll need a harness and a leash. Place the harness on the cat in the house, and let it start getting used to it in short spurts. Once the cat is okay with that, you can take it into the yard on the leash. Don't walk it yet. Let the cat explore the yard on the leash. Don't leave it alone. Once the cat is okay with being outside, try taking it on short walks in the neighborhood.
Summary: Begin with clicker training. Help it come to its name. Work on "sit. Move on to "stay. Teach it to walk on a leash.

Problem: Article: If you're completely stumped about what to get the bar or bat mitzvah, consider asking their parents. That way, you can still surprise the guest of honor while ensuring that you're giving them something they would truly like. Consider asking for gift ideas when you send or call in your RSVP. This can also be helpful to make sure that the child doesn't get dozens of the exact same thing. Whether they're into athletics, drama, stamp collecting, or animals, get them something that shows you've taken note of their passions. If they're an avid sports fan, maybe you could get them a jersey from their favorite team. If they're a fashionista, consider getting them a gift card to their favorite boutique. Remember, this is a religious celebration but it is still their birthday. Get them anything you think they'd enjoy! This is the first day of their adult life, and you can use your gift as a way to impart some adult wisdom. Consider giving them something that has been significant in your own life. Do you have a favorite book that had a big impact on you? Give them a copy, with a letter explaining why you chose it and what it meant to you. Maybe you have a favorite Jewish recipe, and you could provide them with the recipe and cookware. By giving the child a meaningful gift, you are also showing them that they are growing up, and you recognize that!
Summary:
Ask the child's parents about their interests. Buy something related to a hobby or interest of the child. Give the bar or bat mitzvah something with a story or lesson behind it.