Q: Make sure you are using raw honey that has not been treated and is unpasteurized. You can find raw honey at health food stores, farmer's markets, and online. Using raw honey, as opposed to the bottled honey you get in grocery stores, will ensure it is natural and toxin free. You will also reap more of the medicinal benefits of the honey by using it in raw form. Before you use honey on your skin, you want to make sure you are not allergic to honey. You can do this by getting an allergy test done at your doctor's office. You can also do a spot test on your skin to ensure you do not have an allergic reaction. Place a small amount of honey on your hand or a section of your skin that can be covered up. Wait one hour. If you do not have an allergic reaction, such as itchiness, redness, or swelling, you can likely proceed with the honey and sugar scrub. Add more if you'd like to use the scrub/mask on your neck as well. Make sure it is not too thick. You can also use brown sugar. The crystals in fine baking and brown sugar are softer than regular table sugar. This is an optional step. Make sure you use a fresh lemon as older lemons have added ascorbic acid which can cause more harm than help. The mixture should be thick enough that it falls off your finger "very" slowly. If it slides off quickly, it will slide off your face quickly as well. Add more sugar if the mixture is runny. If the mix is too thick, add more honey.
A: Use raw honey. Scoop 1 tablespoons of honey into a small bowl or plate. Add 1 tablespoons of ultra fine baking sugar to the honey. Add 3-5 droplets of fresh lemon juice for freshness. Test the consistency by scooping it onto your finger.

Q: Timing is important in life, especially when you want to talk to your spouse about something they may not want to do. Try to find a time when neither of you are stressed out, when you're both relaxed and calm, and in good moods. Waiting until the weekend when you are both decompressed from work is an ideal time. The best time to approach the subject is when it is just the two of you. Attempting to convince your spouse to do something in a group setting or when others are around may seem like you are trying to put them on the spot and make them be agreeable so they won't embarrass themselves in front of others. Your spouse will likely become defensive and may even feel betrayed. Instead, begin the conversation when you're having a nice dinner or when you are relaxing on the couch. You might say something like, "Can we get dinner tonight? There's something I'd like to discuss with you." If your spouse is a football fanatic and there's a big game on that night, then it might be a good idea to talk the next day. Choose a time when neither of you will be distracted and can focus. Determine why moving to the area would be a good idea for your spouse. Try to find selling points that would work in your spouse's favor. Having this information handy when you bring up the subject could help you to convince them of the move. Perhaps your spouse doesn't like the weather where you currently live, and your ideal location has temperatures you believe they would like. Or maybe the jobs are better in that area. You can go into a conversation feeling prepared, but if you receive opposition from your spouse, you might forget all of your mental prep work. To prevent this, write down your reasons for wanting to move. Your notes can serve as a check list of subjects you want to cover during the conversation. It may be helpful to write down your spouse's responses to each of your topics. Doing so allows you to come back to the list and think about possible solutions for your spouse's apprehensions, should you have another conversation about moving.
A: Wait for the right time. Do your research. Write down your thoughts.

Q: While you don't need a whole new wardrobe, having a new outfit for the first day can make you feel more confident. If your school doesn't require uniforms, save up to get an outfit or 2 that you like, or get a new pair of shoes to wear for the year. Once you have an outfit that you like, make sure you style it appropriately for school. Keep in mind that whatever you wear should follow your school's dress code. If you don't have a lot of room in your budget for a new outfit, mix and match your old clothes to make new outfits, visit a thrift store to find inexpensive clothes, or organize a clothing swap with your friends where you can all trade clothes. Visit an office supply store or local supermarket to pick up a few folders, pencils, notebooks, and other supplies that your school wants you to have. If you're not sure what you need, check your school's website, ask a store associate, call the school to ask them, or look up lists for your grade level online. Your classes might require you to get specific supplies, like a protractor for geometry class or a world map for history. You don't have to get a new backpack and lunch box every year, but if yours have rips or tears in them from last year, remember to get a new one when you're shopping for school supplies. If you have the time, pick a day and pretend like it's your first day. Go to bed early the night before, wake up on time, and do your morning routine. Head to the school to see how long it will take you to get there, and go in the school to find your classes and locker if you're able to. Many schools have new student orientations to introduce the school to new students. See if your school has one of these and go to it to prepare for your first day in a new school! Try to go to bed at your normal "school year" bedtime every night starting about 2 weeks before classes begin. If you're having trouble getting to bed at night, try waking up earlier so that you're tired earlier in the day. Try to follow a consistent routine for bedtime, including brushing your teeth, turning off electronics, and taking time to relax. If you need to, try reading a book or listening to calming music before you get ready for bed to get into a relaxed mindset. Whether you're going to a new school or heading back to the same school, bullying is an issues for many kids. If you're having anxiety, feeling sad or are scared, sit down with your parents or someone you trust to discuss what's going on. Ask them to talk to your principal and school counselor with you to address the issue before the school year begins. If you have a close friend who you can trust, try talking to them about how you're feeling. If they know you're worried about being bullied, they'll be able to watch your back and help you if you do end up in a bad situation. During the school year, if you're experiencing bullying of any kind, including cyber bullying, don't be afraid to tell a teacher or school counselor. They'll likely be happy to help you and can help you find a solution to the problem.
A: Get 1-2 new outfits to wear during the first week. Purchase the supplies that you'll need for the school year. Do a practice run a week or so before the first day. Adjust your sleep schedule 10-14 days before the first day. Talk to your parents if you're worried about bullying or teasing at school.

Q: Ideally, the tips should have 2-3 leaf nodes. Remove the stem immediately below a leaf node. Cut off the leaves from the bottom half of the stem tips. Moisten it thoroughly. Repeat the same for each stem. Cut off any leaves that touch the sand. Use a spray bottle every day to keep the sand moist. Move it to a container with potting soil or a sunny garden spot.
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Cut stem tips from a healthy carnation plant. Fill a planting container with coarse sand. Push the stem tip about 1/3-1/2 of the way into the sand. Place the container in a spot where it will receive even, indirect sunlight. Use a trowel to loosen the cutting from the sand one month after it grows roots.