Article: Pour about 12 teaspoon (2.5mL) of avocado oil into a small bowl. Dip the tip of your index finger into the oil and massage it into the nail beds on the opposite hand. Repeat on the other hand. Do this once per week. Avocado oil will quickly absorb into your skin, helping make your nails stronger and shinier. Use the tip of your finger or put a little bit of oil on a cotton ball. Rub the oil into scarred skin once per day to help reduce its visibility. This can even work with old acne scars on your face! Avocado oil has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it can help calm down skin that has been irritated by too much sun exposure. Simply massage a small amount of oil onto the infected area once or twice per day until the sunburn has healed. It can also help prevent excessive flaking and peeling because it does such a great job at rehydrating and moisturizing your skin. Put a little dab of avocado oil over acne breakouts before you go to bed. In the morning, wash your face like you normally would. The avocado oil will hydrate your skin without making it oily, and its anti-inflammatory properties can help calm irritated and red skin. Avocado oil will also make your face feel really soft, so that's an added bonus. In a small plastic or glass container with a lid, combine 2 tablespoons (30mL) of avocado oil, 2 tablespoons (30mL) of another carrier oil, and 2 to 3 drops of an essential oil. Mix them together and use this moisturizer whenever your skin starts feeling a little dry. Coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, and olive oil are a few popular natural carrier oils. A carrier oil is used to dilute essential oils while also being good for your skin. Lavender and frankincense are oils that help hydrate dry skin, but you can add any kind that you like.
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Massage avocado oil into your nail beds and cuticles to keep them soft. Rub avocado oil over old scars to soften their appearance. Apply avocado oil to sunburnt skin to help it rehydrate and heal. Use a dab of avocado oil on breakouts to help clear your skin. Make a scented moisturizer to enjoy using all day long.
Article: If you're called upon to say grace at a family gathering or holiday meal, it can be an intimidating experience. But like a toast at a wedding or any public speech, there's no one "right" way to offer thanks, though there are several common denominational prayers for different faiths, discussed in the following method. The most important thing to remember in the moment is to speak from the heart, as sincerely and honestly as possible, and offer appreciation and thanks to whatever higher power you choose. Example: Bless this food and the people who prepared it. Many thanks for the meal and the company. If you're saying grace for a holiday meal, a family gathering, or an informal dinner, you can temper your prayer to the occasion. Even saying thanks for the changing of seasons can be an appropriate call for grace. Example: I'm blessed to be able to spend the holidays here with all of you. Let us appreciate this meal in fellowship and celebration. Example: It's such a blessing to be able to come together and celebrate the life of Aunt Jan in this wonderful group of people. Many thanks for the meal and the fellowship. Example: It's such a pleasure to spend a warm summer evening on the porch with all of you and this wonderful food. Let's all offer thanks for the bounty we've received. Depending on the group and the occasion, it can be appropriate to offer a brief moment of story to act as a blessing. When spend with close family or close friends, on a birthday or other personal holiday, this is a nice touch. It's also common to offer a quick personal blessing for each person present, if in a small group. Example: I've always looked up to Aunt Jan as a personal inspiration and hero for her kind dedication to service and cheerful outlook on life. I'll always cherish the hours we spent together in her garden. I count myself blessed to have someone in my life as inspiring as her, and to be able to gather here today and celebrate her life with you all. Example: What a blessing to come together today for this wonderful meal at the end of the week. Our thoughts are with Jason as his completes another tough week of school, and with Karen during the first days of a new job, and with all our family who can't be here tonight. May they be blessed and filled with happiness. Saying grace is a time for everyone at the table to take hands or sit quietly in contemplation, reflecting on their blessings and privileges before taking a meal. It should neither be a sermon nor a joke. A simple and quick blessing is best, regardless of the devotion and the hunger of the people present. Don't rush through it, but keep it to a few brief sincere sentences, and end it with "amen" or the closing of your choice. A call to grace might look something like this: All present take hands, or bow their heads quietly. A quick moment or two of silence before beginning, enough for a centering breath. The blessing or prayer, a few sentences at most. The closing. "Amen," a Hebrew word meaning "It is so" is a common closing for Christian and personal or secular prayers alike.
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Say a simple thanks for the meal to the people present. Consider the occasion. Use a quick personal anecdote. Keep it brief.
Article: Pellets provide a lot of your cockatoo's nutrition, as they are balanced to give your bird what they need. Pellets can account for about 75% of your bird's diet each day. How much you feed your bird is based on how big your bird is. Read the back of the package to estimate how much you should feed your bird and talk to your veterinarian to confirm the amount. Your cockatoo will enjoy a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, so try a variety to see what it likes. Plus, a variety will help it get the wide range of nutrients it needs. Any grains you feed your cockatoo should be cooked and cooled. For instance, you can try pineapple, blueberries, melons, and pomegranate, just to name a few. You can also use more common fruits like bananas, apples, and peaches. For vegetables, you can give your bird carrots, summer and winter squash, peas, cabbage, tomatoes, and cucumbers, among others. Your cockatoo can also eat cooked beans, like chickpeas, navy beans, and kidney beans, as well as cooked grains like barley, brown rice, pasta, and oats. Avoid anything with caffeine or chocolate, as well as potato skins, avocados, and peanuts with the shell still on. Limit how many foods you feed that are high in vitamin C, such as citrus, strawberries, kiwi, and broccoli, as too many of these foods combined with a pellet diet can lead to your cockatoo absorbing too much iron. Cockatoos shouldn't be on a seed-only diet, as it doesn't provide enough nutrients. They are too high in fat, and your bird will likely just pick out what it likes, leading to deficiencies. However, you can feed your cockatoo some seed as a treat. It shouldn't make up more than 5% of your bird's diet. You can also feed your bird nuts and table scraps as treats. For table scraps, stick to healthy fruits and veggies, mostly, though you can give your bird bites of other foods in moderation. Keep dairy products to a minimum. Cockatoos like to be around their flock when they're eating, and you're their flock! If your cockatoo is in the same room as your kitchen table, you can even feed it when you're eating. Take the dishes out of the cage and wash them with soap and warm water. Dish soap is fine for this purpose. Rinse them out thoroughly, then refill the water dish with fresh water for your bird.
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Provide parrot pellets for your bird. Make 20% of your bird's diet fresh produce, grains, and legumes. Include a small amount of seeds and other foods as treats. Feed your cockatoo when you're going to be around. Clean the dishes and change out the water each day.