Problem: Article: Using food coloring and colored icing, paint your skull in festive colors. Add sequins to the eyes, and use an icing pipe to make decorative flowers and ornaments. Check out images online for inspiration. You won't be eating your sugar skull, so work away with whatever tools you need. After all the handling and decorating, they're not exactly sanitary.
Summary: Decorate your calavera.

Problem: Article: The amount of vinegar and water you use for your cleaning solution can be reduced or increased depending on the stain. The ratio should always be 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water.
Summary: Plug your iron in next to the area where the carpet stain is located and place it on the highest steam setting available. Fill an empty spray bottle with one-fourth of a cup (59.14 milliliters) of white vinegar and three-fourths of a cup (177.44 milliliters) of water. Immerse a white cotton rag or towel that is large enough to cover the stain in warm water and wring it out so it is damp. Spray the vinegar solution all over the entire carpet stain. Place the damp towel over the carpet stain. Iron lightly over the damp towel until the stain has been completely removed from the carpet.

Problem: Article: Healthy adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. Break your exercise up into shorter increments across the week. Aerobic exercise makes you altogether healthier. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, lowers your risk of heart disease, and lowers your risk of contracting viral illnesses.  Aerobic exercise also makes you happier. Getting regular exercise can make you more energetic, confident, and relaxed.  A moderate aerobic activity is one you can talk through, such as a brisk walk, a slow bike ride, or ballroom dancing.  An aerobic activity is considered vigorous if it takes up your breath and talking is difficult. This can include fast biking, running, or swimming laps. Strength training increases your lean muscle mass and teaches your body to burn calories more efficiently. Most adults benefit from doing strength training exercise at least twice a week. Your strength training routine should work all your major muscle groups: don't just lift a dumbbell! You can strength train at home by doing crunches, lunges, and squats.  Strength training can be done with weight-machines at a gym. It can also be done with weights, plastic tubing, or with no props at all. Take a class or watch an exercise video before embarking on a new form of exercise. If something hurts, stop. Aerobic and strength training exercise cause your muscles to contract. Spend a few minutes stretching your major muscle groups afterward to boost circulation and maintain flexibility. Stretch slowly, without bouncing, and do not hold painful poses. Stretching before you exercise may decrease your performance, or even increase your risk of injury. If you have a routine you don't enjoy, it will be harder for you to keep it up. Try different ways of incorporating exercise into your life to see what excites you. If you like going to the gym, for example, it makes sense to get a gym membership. If you aren't sure, many gyms offer trial memberships.  Are you socially motivated? Drop in on some exercise classes at the community center, or go online and find a meet-up group. Ask a friend to take walks with you, or share your fitness goals online. Do you prefer to sweat alone? Try biking or running in your neighborhood, or on a trail. You can do many solo exercises in the comfort of your own home, or even at your office. To be fit, healthy, and sexy, eat a variety of foods. Eating a wide range of foods will help you get the nutrients your body needs. Eat fruits and vegetables every day, and make sure you don't skip your carbohydrates or protein. You need carbohydrates to work out, and protein to help your muscles grow and repair. Drink water before and after you exercise, and whenever you're thirsty.  If you know when  you're going to exercise, you can hydrate the day ahead. Drink an extra few glasses of water the day before you engage in strenuous exercise. If your urine is clear, you're probably hydrated.  Avoid highly-processed food and drink, such as microwave meals and soda. Prepare your own food at home as often as you can: home cooking is almost always more nutritious than prepackaged or restaurant food.
Summary: Get regular aerobic exercise. Tone your muscles. Stretch after you exercise. Find an exercise routine you can enjoy. Eat well and drink water.

Problem: Article: The start of the school year means a fresh start for almost all of your classes. Before or after class, make time to say hello to your teacher and let them know that you’re excited to be in class with them this year. Keep the conversation short and sweet to avoid looking like you’re sucking up to them.  For instance, you might say something like, “Hi Mr. Jones, I’m Alex. I wanted to introduce myself to you and let you know that I’m really looking forward to biology class this year!” If you’ve had a class with the teacher before, you can make time to say hi again and talk to them a little bit about the summer. Let them know you’re glad to be in class with them again by saying “Good morning Mrs. Miller, it’s nice to be in class with you again this semester!” For your homeroom teacher, you might want to ask your parents to let you bring them a beginning of the year gift, like a gift card to get coffee, or a teacher-themed craft. Since you’ll be seeing them a lot throughout the year, it’s especially important to make a good impression. While you’re in class, pay attention to the teacher, take notes, and look over the class rules and the plan for the year. Try not to worry about upcoming classes or future assignments. If you’re concerned about one of the requirements for the class, plan to talk to your teacher about it after class. If possible, avoid looking at the clock. When you’re paying attention to the time, it can feel like the day is going very slowly. to keep track of assignments as you get them. At the end of each class, your teachers will probably review what’s due for the next day. Write the name of the class and the assignment down in your planner so you don’t forget it by the time that you go home. Before you leave school for the day, check your planner to see if you need to take home any of your books. It might also be helpful to write down any bigger assignments that are coming up, like tests, essays, or group projects if you know about them. Your teacher might give you a handout about the class with due dates on it, and you can transfer these into your calendar so you’re prepared. in your bag or locker. Depending on your school, you might have to carry your papers with you, or you might be able to store them in your locker. At the end of each class, make sure you have all of your papers organized in your bag, or make a stop at your locker to put them in a safe place to take home. If you have to carry your books and papers, get a folder specifically for papers that you need to take home to avoid dropping or losing them. On the first day, you’ll probably get a few forms and permission slips to take home to your parents. Remember to put them in a safe place, and write down a reminder for yourself in your planner to get them signed.
Summary:
Introduce yourself to your teachers to make a good first impression. Focus on getting through one class at a time. Use a planner Keep your papers organized