After you’ve cooked the spices into the vegetable mixture, sprinkle ½ cup (63 g) of all-purpose flour into the pot. Stir well so all of the ingredients are coated with the flour, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook the mixture for approximately 1 minute, or until the flour browns. Once the flour has browned, add a 14.5 ounce (411 g) can of diced tomatoes to the pot. Allow the tomatoes to cook until they begin to release their juices, which should take approximately 2 minutes. Make sure to stir the mixture occasionally to ensure that it heats evenly. After the tomatoes have released their juices, add 4 cups (946 ml) of chicken broth to the pot. Stir it in well, and cover the pot. Turn the heat to high and allow the mixture to come to a boil, which should take approximately 5 minutes. It’s best to use low-sodium chicken broth because salt has already been added to the dish.

Summary: Stir in the flour until the mixture browns. Add the tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes. Mix in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil.


After parking outside, cover the car with a tarp to keep ice off the doors, locks, and windshield. Cover the hood as well in extreme weather conditions to prevent more serious malfunction. Before closing your door in icy weather, place a trash bag between the door and the frame so they cannot freeze together. It's best to use a special rubber conditioner from an auto shop. Silicone spray is usually fine, but may damage silicone rubber, so consider checking with the car manufacturer first. Petroleum products and cooking spray are common DIY options, but they can wear down the rubber over time. Have your rubber door seals replaced if you see any tears. These let water seep in and freeze your door shut. If you are able to remove your door panel, do so and investigate the rod that operates the lock. If it looks icy or corroded, spray it with de-icer. An auto shop can do this for you if you prefer.

Summary: Cover your car. Shut a plastic trash bag in the door. Wipe a protective product over the rubber seals. Replace damaged gaskets. Check your locking rods.


Most terrarium plants don’t need direct sun, but they will need some light to grow and stay healthy. Choose a spot in your home that stays bright but won’t allow in enough sun to scorch your plants. East-facing windows often work well for this purpose. You can also use a grow light if your home doesn’t have any suitable windows. Check the soil in your bottle garden occasionally to make sure it doesn’t dry out completely. Mist the plants or add more water as needed. Most terrarium plants do best if their soil is always slightly moist.  If your bottle terrarium is closed, you probably won’t need to water it for at least 4-6 months.  If you’re growing succulents, let the soil dry out completely between waterings. During the first few weeks after planting your garden, observe closely for any signs of disease or rot. Quickly remove any dead or rotting plants or leaves to prevent the spread of disease to other plants in the garden. Take out and replace any growing medium that has signs of fungus in it, and add a plant fungicide to stop the infection from spreading. Mold can be a sign of an overly humid environment in the bottle. If you’re using a closed bottle for your garden, take off the cover for a few weeks to give it a chance to air out, especially if you notice mold along with fog or condensation on the glass. Plants grown in a bottle garden sometimes need pruning. If your plants are starting to become too tall for their space, trim them back a little to encourage them to grow out instead of up. Proactively trim or pinch off just the tips instead of pruning back most of the foliage after the plant has already gotten too tall. This will encourage healthier growth.

Summary: Place your bottle in a well-lit area out of direct sunlight. Water your plants when the soil becomes dry. Remove any dead or diseased foliage. Prune your plants if they start to get too big.


aintain a healthy weight. Extra weight can worsen snoring. Eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising can help you relieve your snoring symptoms.  Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program. People who are a healthy weight can still have a snoring problem, especially if there are underlying health risks like sleep apnea. Alcohol relaxes your body, which actually increases your risk of snoring. This is because your throat muscles will also relax, making them collapse a little. This will cause you to snore more. If snoring is a concern, you should not drink close to bedtime. If you enjoy a drink, limit how much your drink to 2 servings or less, and allow enough time before bed for the effects of the alcohol to wear off. Sleeping on your back causes the tissues in the back of your throat to droop down, making your airways narrow. Turning onto either side alleviates this problem, reducing your risk of snoring. You can use an inclining pillow or lift the head of the bed to raise your sleeping position. This reduces constriction in the back of your throat, making you less likely to snore. . Smoking increases your risk of snoring. It also makes snoring worse. Overall, giving up cigarettes can help you breathe better, so give it a try.If you’re struggling to quit, talk to your doctor about quitting aides, like gum, patches, and prescription medication. Sedatives relax your central nervous system, which includes your throat muscles. This can increase the risk of snoring. Avoiding them can help reduce your snoring risk.  If you have trouble sleeping, it might help to get on a sleep schedule. Talk to your doctor before quitting any prescription medications. Since slack throat muscles can be the cause of snoring, tightening them can help eliminate your symptoms. When performed daily for at least 20 minutes, singing can help tighten your muscles. Alternatively, you could play a wind instrument, such as the oboe or french horn.
Summary: . Don't drink alcohol right before you go to bed. Sleep on your side. Prop yourself up by at least 4 inches if you must sleep on your back. Quit smoking Limit your use of sedatives. Sing for 20 minutes a day to help tighten your throat muscles.