Problem: Article: Plan your expedition in the spring, before they've flowered. Some think that nettles taste bitter and unpleasant after they've flowered. Others claim that cystoliths (microscopic stones) in the adult plants can irritate the urinary tract. Both of these claims are disputed by some nettle harvesters, but most stick to the young plants. Some subspecies of nettle will flower in late fall. Wear gloves, long sleeves, and long trousers to avoid the stinging hairs. Bring along a pair of scissors or garden clippers to make harvesting easier. Many experienced foragers pick barehanded, but they often contradict each other when giving advice. This may be due to variation between subspecies of nettles. The key is to look closely at the plant and figure out where the hairs are. They're usually angled the same way, so you can avoid most stings if you move along the plant from the opposite direction, or pinch the leaves from straight above and below. Nettles are common weeds throughout much of the world, and they should be easy to find in partial shade, such as a fence line or forest edge. The plants are dark green, with leaves growing in pairs opposite each other. The leaves are heart- or lance-shaped, with a toothed ridge around the perimeter. There are other, less common edible plants called "nettles" because they cause a similar sting. These may have a different appearance. The shoots are edible, but there's no reason to put them in tea. Check the top bud and leaves for holes or black specks, which are signs of pests. If they're healthy, clip them off and toss them in your bag. Grab the stem and run your gloved hand upward to remove all the leaves at once. To keep the plants alive, harvest just the top two or three pairs of leaves. Nettles are hardy weeds, though, so this may not be a concern. A very young plant, if the top is clipped, will grow outward into a bushy nettle good for later harvesting. You can use fresh or dried leaves to make tea. Each has its own flavor. To dry them, just leave them in a paper bag in a well-ventilated room until dry, but still green. Dry leaves usually don't sting, but they may still cause splinters or minor irritation.
Summary: Gather young, spring nettles. Protect yourself from stings. Identify the nettles. Pick healthy leaves. Dry the leaves (optional).

Problem: Article: If you've already begun setting up for your garage sale, consider snapping a few shots of your displays to incorporate into your ad. Use the image upload tool found on the review screen to send them in along with your posting form. Take multiple, high-quality pictures that clearly show off your inventory. You can add up to 12 photos in a single posting. Pictures aren't a must, but they're handy for generating interest and enticing potential buyers to come out and have a closer look. Take a moment to read back over your posting and confirm that the information you've provided is complete and accurate. Pay special attention to the required fields highlighted in green, namely your title, postal code, event details, and email address. Double-check for typos, grammatical faux pas, and other errors that may be offputting to a potential buyer reading your ad. If you spot anything you need to change, you can do so by hitting the "edit text" or "edit images" button. Your ad won't go up on the Craigslist website just yet. This will only happen after you've confirmed it by visiting a separate link, which will be sent to the email inbox that you used to sign up for your account. Before your posting is made visible to other users, you'll need to verify it. Open your email and look for the automated confirmation link. Once you click this link, your ad should go live within about 15 minutes. If for some reason you're unable to open the link, try copying and pasting it into the address bar of your browser. You should receive a confirmation email immediately after selecting the option to publish your posting.
Summary: Upload images of a few of the items you're putting up for sale. Proofread your ad to make sure everything looks correct. Click the "publish" button to submit your ad. Confirm your ad via email.

Problem: Article: After you begin taking antibiotics, you will need to stay home for up to 48 hours to avoid spreading strep to someone else. A person is still infectious for the first 48 hours after beginning their course of antibiotics. Take care to avoid infectious contact with other people during this time. Do this after the first couple days of antibiotics, but before you finish your antibiotics. Otherwise, your old toothbrush could become a carrier and re-infect you once the antibiotics are done. When possible avoid contact with people with strep throat, especially during the contagious period (up to 48 hours after starting treatment). If a family member has strep throat, don't share glasses or utensils. Proper hand washing is the best way to prevent all kinds of infections. According to the CDC proper hand washing technique includes: Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Summary:
Stay at home for the first 24 to 48 hours. Throw away your toothbrush and get a new one. Avoid contact and don't share personal items. Wash your hands.