Q: Get a large bowl. Crack 2 eggs on your counter or the rim of the bowl, and empty the yolks and whites into the bowl. Add your 2 scoops (40 g) of vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon (5 g) of baking powder, and 6 tablespoons (90 g) of water. Mix the ingredients together with an egg whisk until the mixture has a uniform, thick texture and is even in color.  You can use almond milk instead of water if you want fluffier pancakes with a little more weight to them. This batter should be relatively thick, but may seem a little thinner than traditional pancake batter. Use your measuring cup to pour your pancakes into the skillet. Pour 3 pancakes, using 1⁄3 cup (79 mL) of the batter for each pour. Leave a few inches of space between each pancake so that the batter doesn’t overlap in the pan.  Your pancakes should be roughly 3–5 in (7.6–12.7 cm) in diameter. Give each pancake that you pour 2-3 seconds to settle on the skillet so that you can see where the batter pools up. If you lubricated the skillet with butter, turn the heat back up to medium right before you pour the batter. If you cooked your pancakes for 3 minutes on the first side, cook them for another 3 minutes on the other side. If you cooked them for 4 minutes, cook the other side for an additional 4 minutes. Once your pancakes are done cooking, remove them with your spatula and place them on your serving plates. You will be able to tell when the other side is done cooking by monitoring the edges of the pancake. If they’re turning brown and hardening, they’re finished.
A: Mix your eggs, protein powder, baking soda, and water in a bowl. Pour 3 pancakes into your skillet with 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) between them. Cook the other side of the pancakes for 3-4 minutes.

Q: It can be tempting to pack your vivarium with 20 or even 30 different plant species to add visual interest. However, a vivarium can quickly look overly cluttered this way, and it’s also easier to maintain an enclosure that has only around 8-12 different plant species.  Choose plants that are appropriate for the environmental conditions inside your vivarium, as well as for the featured species you’ve selected for it. Consider buying a pre-selected plant mix from a vivarium supply retailer. This is easier than buying the mix of plants individually. Follow the instructions for each plant type or plant mix for installing and maintaining the plants. In most cases, you’ll need to do very little once the plants become established in the vivarium. For most vivarium enthusiasts, the goal is to create an enclosure that is practically a self-sustaining habitat. To achieve this, microfauna—tiny critters that love to eat things like droppings, leaf decay, and mold—are essential. The most common microfauna options for vivariums are springtails and woodlice (also called isopods).  You can buy microfauna at vivarium supply retailers or online. Simply add the recommended amount to the enclosure once the proper environment is established. So long as the proper environmental conditions are maintained, the microfauna will take care of themselves and you won't need to clean the vivarium so long as everything inside is healthy. If any plants appear diseased, however, or if one of your featured creatures dies of a possible infection or disease, you'll have to remove everything from the vivarium, sanitize what can be salvaged and replace what can't be, and re-create the habitat. Before adding your first animal or any subsequent creatures to the vivarium, you should isolate and observe them for illness for 3 weeks. Doing so helps prevent the introduction of unwanted bacteria or illnesses into the closed ecosystem.  For the quarantine period, set up a smaller enclosure with environmental conditions that match the vivarium as closely as possible. Your vivarium species supplier can help you get the necessary supplies for setting up a proper quarantine. Check on the quarantined animals regularly, and know what signs of illness to watch for in that species. Do not introduce them to the vivarium if they display potential signs of illness. The first 3-7 days are usually the most critical for the adjustment of your featured species to the vivarium. Watch for any signs of illness or distress, and remove any animals that appear to be ill.  The care needs for the many vivarium-suited species varies widely, so it’s difficult to give anything more than very general care guidance. Make sure you know exactly what your featured species needs—in terms of things like food, water, environmental conditions, companionship, and so on—and make every effort to meet those needs in the vivarium. With the proper setup, your vivarium will offer a spectacular display of flora and fauna in realistic habitat for years to come!
A: Add habitat-appropriate plants, but don’t overdo it. Add microfauna to keep the vivarium naturally clean. Quarantine each chosen animal for 3 weeks. Observe the animals closely for the first several days.

Q: Pull open the box. Inside, you will find a bunch of individually-wrapped patches. Tear open 1 of these pouches or snip it open with a pair of scissors. To avoid damaging the patch, open the pouches from the ends. Some pouches may have a dotted line on 1 end. Follow the line to avoid damaging the patch. Slide the patch out of the wrapper. Look for a silver or clear-colored coating on 1 side of the patch. It has a line down the middle dividing it, similar to the strip on a sticky bandage. Hold the patch’s sides and use the dividing line in the middle to peel off both halves of the protective coating. Avoid touching the sticky part of the patch, which is under the protective strip, as much as possible. Read the instructions on the box for more information on placing the patch properly. It’s meant to go on your upper arm or chest. The area has to be smooth and hairless for the patch to stick in place and work as designed.  If you are hairy, shave off hair as needed to place the patch. To ensure the patch sticks, try to find the smoothest, driest, and most hairless spot possible, such as the inside of your upper arm. Avoid placing the patch in any spots that are oily, irritated, burned, or broken out. Also avoid placing it on a tattoo, since it’s uncertain how this affects the patch. Rest the patch on the heel of your palm with the adhesive side up. Press it to the area of skin you selected and count to 10 as you hold it in place. It’s super sticky, so it shouldn’t come off after this. Make sure the edges of the patch are firmly against your skin. You can use your fingers to lightly press down any spots that feel loose. Find the backing halves you removed earlier and slip them into the patch’s pouch. Save the pouch by slipping it back into the box. It's useful for disposing of the patch later. Some boxes include a disposal tray to hold used pouches. Always keep the patches and wrappings out of the reach of children and pets. Touching the patch leaves nicotine on your hands. Take precaution by washing your hands immediately after handling a patch. Otherwise, you could end up touching and irritating your eyes and nose.
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Remove the patch from the packaging. Peel the protective strip off the patch. Select a smooth area of skin on your arm or chest. Press the patch in place for 10 seconds. Put the protective strip back in the pouch. Wash your hands with soap and water.