Q: Put about an inch of water in a saucepan. Cook it on the stove over medium-high heat. Heat the water until it is steaming. Place all your ingredients in a heat safe bowl. Place the bowl over the steaming water, making sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Use a small spoon or spatula to stir the ingredients. Keep stirring until the ingredients are melted and fully combined. This should take about 5 minutes. You will know the ingredients are all melted when the mixture is smooth. Pour the ingredients into a small, sterilized lip gloss container. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. This should take about 1 hour. You may want to place it in the fridge to help it cool faster. Apply with a small brush or your fingertip. Store your lip gloss in your purse. Be aware that the gloss will melt in high temperatures. If this happens, put the container in the fridge to solidify it again. This recipe makes one container. It will stay good for up to two months.
A: Boil water. Melt the ingredients. Put it in a container. Use your lip gloss.

Q: Since driving is one of the biggest ways people contribute to global warming, minimizing how much you drive will make a huge impact. There are many ways you can do this:  Carpool to work with others. Use public transportation. Consider riding the bus, using the subway, or taking a train. Plan weekly or monthly shopping trips, instead of going out whenever you need something. Buy a new bicycle, a used one, or refurbish one. While you don’t need to bicycle everywhere, you can use it to get around town, exercise, and to visit friends. In the end, you’ll save energy and gas money in addition to getting in shape. If you can't live without a car, then use it in a way that minimizes global impact. By regularly maintaining your vehicle, you’ll save money on gasoline and on future repairs.    Keep your car tires adequately inflated. Under-inflated tires can reduce fuel economy by up to 9% and are subject to increased wear and tear. Check them monthly.  Change your air filter. Check your car's air filter monthly. Cleaning your air filter improves your mileage and reduces pollution because it makes it easier for your car to take in air and maintain a proper fuel/air mixture. Insulate anything that uses energy to stay a different temperature from its environment. You can buy insulation from hardware stores and in many varieties.   Keep your water heater insulated to save up to 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide a year. Avoid using units fitted with continuous pilot lights, and you will save 200 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions yearly. Re-insulate your whole home to reduce heating and cooling costs.  If your insulation is old or inefficient, replace it. Consider the attic, crawl spaces, basement, walls, and ceiling. If you have awkward spaces, be aware that cellulose or fibreglass insulation can be blown in by a professional contractor.  Weather strip your home. Weather strip your doorways, windows, and HVAC system. This could save up to 1,700 lbs. of carbon a year.
A: Drive less. Ride a bicycle. Maintain your automobile. Insulate your home and major appliances.

Q: Don't avoid the subject. Before you have the  talk, take some time to think about where you stand on the issues. For example, ask yourself if you are comfortable with teens having sex. If not, think about how you will encourage abstinence. You can also think about whether or not you believe in birth control for teens. Let your teen know that you are happy to talk to them about sex. In fact, you can even initiate a conversation. You could say something like, “Lauren, since you're heading to college, I wanted to talk about ways to practice safe sex. Is now a good time?” You want your teen to know that they can come to you for help and support. In order for communication to work, you need to be honest. That doesn't mean that you have to reveal your entire sexual history to your teen. It just means that you should be prepared to answer questions like, “Did you wait until you were married to have sex?” If you're honest, you're providing your teen with helpful information that can help them make good choices. Your teen might also ask things like, "What should I do if I'm feeling pressured to have sex?" or "Can I get pregnant from oral sex?" Your teen might not feel comfortable talking to you about sex. That's normal! Just make sure that you encourage them to get educated about safe sex. If there is an optional sex ed class at their school, encourage them to sign up. If their school doesn't offer that, check with your local community center or hospital. They might have some community classes. You might also need some more information yourself. You want to be informed when you answer questions. Check out Planned Parenthood's site, or ask your doctor for some current literature. And don't hesitate to head to the local library! Make a point to know who is in your teen's life. If they are dating, ask them to introduce you to their partner. You can also ask your teen questions like, “You and Katie seem to be getting serious. Have you two talked about sex?” If you have any concerns about the relationship, talk to the teen about them.  Try not to be judgmental. You don't want your teen to feel embarrassed to talk to you. For example, don't say, "Oh, you're not really in love. You're just a kid!" Share concerns instead of judgments. Say, "It worries me that Tom seems a little controlling. How do you feel?" instead of "I hate Tom."
A: Examine your own values and attitudes about sex. Encourage open communication. Answer questions honestly. Emphasize education. Monitor your teen's relationships.

Q: "Pushing" down with your feet causes the board to accelerate or decelerate. Push on your front foot to move forward and on your back foot to slow down, but only as much as the rope will allow. You want to ensure your chest is always over your toes, and you are utilizing your heel and toe edges to do the turning. Lean the way you want to turn-- if you are right footed and want to go right, lean into your heels. You are dipping a bit of the boards edge into the water in order to turn. The wake is the triangular surf behind the boat's engine, and it is often bumpy to ride behind. Turn your board out of the wake for the smooth waters on the sides, especially if you plan on trying out some "flat water" tricks. Be ready for a bump at the edge of the wake. While it can take some getting used to, having a solid core and slightly bent knees will work wonders. Once you're comfortable turning it is time to get some air. Get outside of the wake then turn quickly back towards it. Put light pressure on your back foot to push the nose in the air and keep your knees bent as you hit the wake, popping you into the air. Slightly extend your legs so that you can bend your knees on the landing, much like you would after jumping off a high ledge. Pull the rope in 2-3 inches to keep it tight as you start the jump. The form is the same for jumping on a skateboard, but it is still simple even if you've never skated. Get to some flat water either in the center of the wake or on the outside. Put pressure on your back foot so that the front sticks up out of the water, then use both feet to hop up, sucking the board up with you. The board should follow. Your feet will need to be back a bit so that the back foot is near the end of the board. . The mechanics of wakeskating are similar to skateboarding, so anyone with a background on a board can transition easily into the burgeoning watersport. Some tricks to try out include:  Riding one-handed. Spinning 180 or 360 degrees. Kickflip. Pop Shovit.
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Put pressure on your feet to move the board around. Lean into the edges to turn. Turn out of the wake for smoother skating. Use the edge of the wake like a ramp to get some air. Perform a simple ollie, or jump, in the water. Try out some skateboarding tricks