There may be restrictions in your area for open fires, especially if you live someplace with draught conditions. Before you begin, call the local fire department to make sure it's okay to burn your stump.

Summary: Find out if it is legal to burn the stump.

Saying something like, "Leave me alone!" or "Please don't scare me!" will only encourage them to try even harder to scare you. It's best to keep quiet and blend into the rest of the group so you aren't an easy target. Keep in mind that usually, if an actor notices someone is genuinely upset or very frightened, they'll back off. Many haunted houses have rules against touching the staff. But even if this isn't explicitly mentioned, grabbing, pushing, or hitting the actors is liable to get you thrown out, and possibly even arrested. Some light bumping or brushing against other people is normal and expected. Apologize immediately if you accidentally knock into an actor. If you have a tendency to strike out when scared, have a friend agree to hold your "hitting hand" to keep you from doing so or keep your hands in your pockets. First, attempting to frighten the actors probably won't work and will just make you look foolish. Plus, they're there to do their job (which is to scare you) and if you're getting in the way of that, you're being disrespectful. They'll definitely "punish" you for it by trying even harder to frighten you later on. It's not funny to ask for an actor's phone number or comment on how hot they are. Harassing them can get you escorted off the property. Don't try to get the actors to break character. They won't do it and it will just make them angry. Do not request to be taken out unless you genuinely want to leave. A false alarm will irritate actors who have to break character to escort you out. Use a strong, clear voice to be heard over the noise and show you're serious about leaving. Some haunted houses have safe words or phrases for guests to use in the event they want to leave. For example, it might be "I want my Mommy." Find out before you enter the house what the guidelines are for leaving.

Summary: Avoid asking the actors not to scare you. Keep your hands to yourself and don't touch the actors. Stay on the actors' good sides by not trying to scare them. Ask to leave the house only if you're too scared to continue.

Apple juice will give a little bit of sweetness so you don't need to add additional sugar to your smoothie. Apple juice also works as a base for the flavor of your strawberries. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries and banana slices. If you are using fresh strawberries, be sure to wash them and remove the crown (the green leafy stem at the top) of the strawberries before adding to your mixture. Scoop your vanilla frozen yogurt into the mixture. You can try regular frozen yogurt, non-fat frozen yogurt, or vanilla soy frozen yogurt. Start by blending for about 5 seconds, pause, then blend again. Repeat until mixed. You may need to stir your smoothie with a spoon between mixes to ensure that no strawberries, banana slices, or ice cubes get stuck. Listen to the sound of the blender. If the blender is making a lot of noise, keep blending until the sound is smooth. Stir one last time with a spoon to ensure that your smoothie is completely blended. If your smoothie is still very slushy when you have finished blending, add additional cubes of ice until your smoothie reaches your desired consistency. Pour your smoothie into a chilled glass or cups to share. Top your smoothie off with a straw.

Summary: Pour apple juice into the blender. Add the strawberries and banana slices. Add frozen yogurt. Blend until smooth. Enjoy.

Cleaning stains out of leather is different than cleaning stains out of most other upholstery. However, if you notice a fresh stain, you can still use a paper towel to absorb the moisture. Dab at the stain, but don't wipe so you don't spread the stain around. If you are able to, locate the zipper on your chair and take the stuffing out. The stain has likely reached the stuffing, and if so the smell will linger there the most. If you do not have a zipper that lets you remove the stuffing, you can still follow the next step, but you may want to act as quickly as possible so the stain does not have time to settle into the stuffing. Use just a small amount on a sponge or pad and rub in a circular motion, covering the entire chair not just the stain spot. Anytime you wash or clean leather, you must wash the entire cushion, even up to the edges, so you don't end up with a "water stain." You want the leather to dry evenly so there is no single spot that sticks out. "Nature's Miracle" is a popular, all-surface cleaner to remove pet-related urine stains because it effectively breaks down the damaging chemical properties of the urine. If you have suede, nubuck, or unfinished leather it is recommended that you use cleaners specifically designed for those materials. They will likely be damaged or discolored if the wrong cleaner is used. Try your cleaner on a discreet area of your leather furniture to observe its effects before fully applying it - this will let you know if there will be any adverse effects. Use an enzyme or bacteria-based cleaner and wash the stuffing gently by hand in a sink or bathtub. If possible, allow the stuffing to air-dry outside under sunlight which helps the stuffing dry faster while simultaneously helping the odor dissipate. Do not dry the leather under the sun, as it could bleach or harden the material. Let it dry in a cool, indoor location.
Summary: Absorb the stain with a paper towel. Remove the stuffing. Clean the leather with a leather-specific deep cleaner. Hand-wash the stuffing. Dry the stuffing completely. Dry the leather.