Put a few teaspoons of water in the bowl on top of the diffuser. Light the candle under the diffuser and then sprinkle a few drops of your chosen essential oil into the water. The scent of the oil will waft gently around the room. You can also use a reed diffuser to disperse the scent of the essential oil. Light a candle and wait a minute or two to allow a small amount of wax to melt. Blow out the candle and add a couple of drops of essential oil to the melted wax, before carefully relighting the candle. Take care not to drop any oil on the wick as essential oils are highly flammable. If you don't have a diffuser or candles handy, you can just fill a small bowl or saucer with boiling water and then add a few drops of essential oil. The steam will waft the aroma of the oil around the room. Just make sure that you place the dish somewhere out of reach of pets and children. Fill a small spray bottle with 2 ounces of distilled water and 2 ounces of vodka or witch hazel. Then add 30-40 drops of your favorite essential oil (or a blend of two or more oils) and shake well. Spray this essential oil room spray into the air and onto furniture and linens, but take care to avoid polished surfaces. Sprinkle two drops of essential oil onto the cushions in your living space and your pillows. You will enjoy the aroma of the essential oils every time you sit or lay your head down. If you are worried about damaging the fabric, put the essential oil drops on cotton balls and place them inside the covers of your cushions and pillowcases. Since essential oils have antibacterial properties, they can be used to create natural multi-purpose cleaning sprays. You can use these sprays to clean non-porous surfaces such as tile, glass, and plastic. In a spray bottle, combine the following ingredients and shake well. 1/2 cup of white vinegar or witch hazel 1/2 cup of water 15-20 drops of an essential oil of your choice (tea tree, lavender, lemon, and peppermint are good choices) a few drops of dish soap (optional) Cut up an old cotton t-shirt into 5" squares. Every time you dry a load of laundry, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a t-shirt square and toss it into the dryer with your wet clothes. Then run the dryer as usual. Wash the squares after a few uses. Essential oils can be used in so many ways. Be on the lookout for ways that you can use them make your home smell great at all times. Here are some possibilities to consider: Add essential oils to incense or smudge sticks. Add three drops of essential oil to incense sticks and smudge sticks. Burn the incense as normal. Add essential oils to unscented products. Add a couple of drops of essential oil to unscented lotions, soaps and bath foams to enjoy the aroma of your favorite oils as part of your everyday routine. Add a few drops of essential oil to your vacuum cleaner bag before turning it on. As you vacuum your house, the oil will disperse through the suction and make your home smell like the essential oil.
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One-sentence summary -- Put a few drops of essential oil in a diffuser to make your home smell nice. Pour some essential oil into candle wax. Place a few drops of oil in hot water. Use essential oils to make your own room spray. Sprinkle essential oil on cushions and pillows. Make an essential oil cleaning spray. Make your own essential oil dryer sheets. Look for other ways to use essential oils to freshen your home.

square with the child. Teach the child to garter stitch by knitting every row. Take turns knitting rows of stitches so you create a basic 6 inches (15cm) square. Knitting back and forth with the child will give you a chance to guide them and correct mistakes. The child can use the finished garter stitch square as a tiny placemat, toy blanket, or rug for a toy. If the child is at least 6 or 7 years old, show them what a standard knitting pattern looks like. Tell them what a few of the symbols and abbreviations mean. If you're looking at a pattern chart, show the child how to read from the bottom to the top. Don't worry if the child doesn't completely understand the patterns. If they're learning very simple projects, they won't need to rely on a chart. Once the child is ready to work by themselves for a while, choose a basic project that only requires knit or purl stitches. Choose a simple design such as a washcloth, scarf, swatches, or a doll's blanket. Check on the child occasionally to see if they need your help. Ensure that the child can finish 1 simple project before moving on to another one. It's inevitable that the child will make mistakes as they're learning to knit. Instead of simply fixing the mistake, show them they made the error and what you can do to fix it. The child will learn how to avoid that mistake and will understand that they can move beyond their mistakes. Children learn at different rates so follow the child's lead. If the child is very interested in learning how to knit, they may pick it up quickly. Never force the child to practice knitting if they don't want to learn. Instead, help the child and instruct them when they come to you to work on stitches. Remember to encourage and praise the child's successes. Kids want to feel proud of their accomplishments and are more likely to stick with something if they feel supported.
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One-sentence summary -- Knit a garter stitch Show the child how to read patterns. Select an easy project for the child to work on. Help the child troubleshoot mistakes. Be patient with the child.

If you have a gift for noticing how things could be done better, more clearly, faster, etc., note them down as they occur to you. This allows you to come back at an appropriate time later and work through them when you can. Learning how to define a problem, then implementing a solution, is a natural part of self development at work and will help you to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and an understanding of your organization's needs. Know the mission, principles and values of your organization inside out. It is vital to stay connected to the purpose and intended direction of your organization when aiming to self implement improvements; you are seeking to add value, not reroute what your organization does.
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One-sentence summary -- Note the opportunities as they arise.

Sweet plantains give a little when you press them. Their skins are mottled yellow and brown. If you find green plantains, give them several days to ripe before you make your sweet dessert dish. Use a paring knife to chop the ends off the plantains. Use your fingers to pull back the peel and remove it from the fruit inside. Discard the peel. Lay the plantains on a cutting board and slice them into 1/2-inch pieces. If you like thicker plantains, slice them into 1-inch pieces. For thin, crispy plantains, slice them into 1/4-inch pieces. Pour the oil into a stockpot or frying pan so that it rises up the sides 12 inch (1.3cm). Heat the oil until a deep frying thermometer reads 340 degrees. For a less oil-heavy dish, add just a bit of oil to a frying pan and heat it until it sizzles when you add a bit of plantain to the pan. Lay them in the hot oil and fry them until they're brown and crispy on one side, which should take about 2 minutes. Flip them over and fry them on the other side until both sides are golden brown. The longer they fry, the sweeter they'll taste. Remove them from the hot oil and place them on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain completely. Sprinkle them with sugar and cinnamon to taste. For a truly delectable dish, make a fresh batch of whipped cream to top the fried sweet plantains.
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Pick out ripe, sweet plantains. Peel the plantains. Slice them on the diagonal. Heat the oil. Fry the plantains. Drain the plantains. Serve them hot with sugar.