Packing cubes come in full, half, and quarter sizes that each work best with a certain type of clothing. Generally, you should bring a couple smaller quarter-sized cubes for shorter trips, and a variety of the 3 sizes for longer trips. Lay out any clothes made of softer material, such as underwear, T-shirts, jeans, cotton pants, and knitwear. Fold them lengthwise, then roll up each folded piece into a bundle before placing them into the packing cubes. Rolling will keep your clothes compressed, letting you make the most of the space in your suitcase. This is especially helpful for extended trips that require more clothing options. Rolling can damage clothing made of stiff or delicate, expensive fabrics. Fold these normally and stack them in the packing cube. To avoid wrinkles, you can also pack them in a garment bag. This technique works best on items like blazers, dressy pants, dressy skirts, and starched shirts. Make sure that you can easily zip up the packing cubes once you’ve filled them. If they’re straining or overflowing, pull out a few items. There shouldn’t be any wasted space, but everything should still fit comfortably. Start by stacking any folded items in the bottom, then add rolled clothes on top. This will help protect the clothes from moving around too much and getting wrinkled or crumpled. Stacking will also help you get the best use of space out of the packing cubes. Place this cube at the top of your bag to keep the electronics from being crushed. The packing cube will help you find your electronics more easily when you need them, as well as keep all of your cords from getting tangled and mixed in with the rest of your things. If you use a packing cube as a designated laundry bag, make sure to bring some fresh dryer sheets as well. This will help control any odors and keep the cube smelling fresh.  Keeping your laundry in a packing cube will help keep dirty clothes out of the way, separate from the clean clothes, and compressed so they won’t take up too much space in your bags. A double-sided packing cube is perfect for storing laundry. Start with the widest packing cube and place it in the bottom of your bag or suitcase. Fit any smaller packing cubes around it and on top of it. This way, you’ll be able to see and access each cube more easily. If you have trouble fitting the packing cubes into your suitcase, go for flexible ones over structured ones. This will let you fit the cubes into the contours of the suitcase more easily.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose the sizes and shapes you’ll need for the trip. Maximize space by rolling your softer clothes before packing. Fold stiff or delicate clothes instead of rolling them. Fill up the packing cubes without overfilling. Stack your clothes in the cube to reduce wrinkling. Put all of your electronics and chargers in a small cube. Pack a few dryer sheets into a cube to store with your laundry. Pack the cubes into your bag from largest to smallest.


Ask a representative at the store if there is a dedicated section for baby-themed items. Peruse the items the store has to offer. Work inside of your theme or color scheme to help narrow your options and keep you from becoming overwhelmed.  Select different colors or textures of cardstock to be the base of your invitation. Then, look for any additional items you want to use to decorate it, like stickers, stamps, or ribbon. To make the shopping process easier, outline or sketch a rough drawing of what you would like the invitation to look like. Note what colors you want each piece or layer to be. Then, ask for a representative in the store to help you locate items to match the sketch. Create layers using patterned, textured, and solid colored cardstock. Choose colors and patterns of cardstock that will reflect the theme of the baby shower.  Take a decorative piece of cardstock and cut it into a 5 by 7 in (13 by 18 cm) rectangle. This will make a standard-sized invitation. Layer the decorative cardstock with a matching piece that is a solid color. Make the length and width of the top layer about 1⁄2–1 in (1.3–2.5 cm) smaller than the bottom layer. Add some texture to the edging of each piece of the cardstock by trimming it with decorative scissors. Bring the invitation to life by including 1 or 2 personal photos. This is a great alternative to using stock photos or simple clipart images. Use a picture of the most recent sonogram or even pictures from any maternity photoshoots that were done. For example, simply print a copy of the photo you want to use and display it alongside the invitation information on a piece of cardstock.
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One-sentence summary -- Visit a craft store to buy cardstock and decorating items for the invitations. Layer different colored cardstock to frame the invitation information. Include copies of photographs to personalize the invitation.


Dissolve 1 teaspoon per 1 gallon (4 L) of water in a small amount of tank water separately and then add the mixture to the tank. Leave the salt in the freshwater aquarium for 10 days. Salt disrupts the fluid regulation of ich and also helps develop your fish's natural mucous or slime coats to protect it from ich parasites. Combine salt with heat to further effectively kill off ich.  Use aquarium salt that is specifically design for fish and not table salt which is not iodine-free. Never use medication along with salt and heat as the salt and medication can react and restrict oxygen within the tank. Change 25% of the tank water every few days and only add the correct amount of salt to water taken out. However, if the treatment is over, do partial water changes but don't add anymore salt. Partially changing the water everyday can help remove some trophonts and tomites from the tank and also add oxygen to the water. Be sure to use treated water so the extra chlorine won't stress your fish or agitate your fish's wounds. If water changes stress your fish, decrease the amount of water or frequency that you change.
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One-sentence summary -- Use aquarium salt to treat ich in freshwater aquariums. Do 25% daily partial water changes.


Your hairstylist can be an excellent ally. Ask your stylist for guidance on finding a fuller-looking hairstyle.  Let the stylist know the specifics of your concerns--where you feel your hair looks thin, how you would like it to look, and what, if any, are you style limits. It sounds obvious, but ask your stylist not to thin out your hair, as it will only make hair look thinner and flatter. A haircut designed to make your hair look fuller can go a long way towards helping you create the illusion of full-bodied hair.  Shorter hairstyles lend themselves more to fuller hair. The longer hair gets, the heavier and flatter it becomes. Cutting layers into your hair is a great strategy to make it appear thicker. Don’t fall into the mullet trap. Mullets are friends to no one. Ditch the part. Look for styles that allow you to comb hair back rather than parting it to one side--it will help hide thinness. Monotone hair color contributes to a flatter, thinner appearance, so to add thickness, choose a hair color that includes varying shades and dimension.  Choose a shade of hair color that will flatter your natural skin tone; otherwise, a harsh color may emphasize rather than minimize thin hair.  Highlights and lowlights can also add dimension, and thus a fuller look, to your hair.  Bleaching hair will also cause the strands to expand, making your hair appear thicker, but don’t bleach your hair if it’s already damaged. If you have extra scratch to spend, you can invest in professional hair extensions. You can also get clip-in extensions for a more affordable option. It seems to work for celebrities. Remember, though, that you want volume, not length. If the extensions will only give you additional length, they won’t help disguise thinning hair. This is perhaps the most drastic option, but if you’re facing serious and progressive hair thinning, it may also be the best option. Be sure to do your research before committing to either at-home or professional hair enhancement. For more information on surgical procedures, see the American Hair Loss Association’s website.
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Talk to your stylist. Get the right haircut. Dye your hair with multi-faceted color. Get extensions. Get hair plugs or implants.