Q: Hens will be more likely to use the boxes if they contain some nest-like material. Straw and dried grass can make good bedding, as long as you’re sure they didn’t come into contact with pesticides or chemicals. Shredded paper can also be an affordable option, but steer clear of paper with colored inks, glossy paper, and receipt paper, as these can all be toxic to your hens. Wood shavings are ideal, as they are easy to clean and usually have a pleasant smell.  The boxes should have at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of bedding, and you may need to add more periodically if it becomes flattened or is kicked out of the boxes. If you are using wood shavings, avoid cedar, since it contains aromatic oils that can be harmful to chickens. Pine is best. Hens will be more likely to nest if the boxes feel private and safe. Cut 2 pieces for each box so that a hen can easily enter the box between them, then attach them to the top of each box with thumbtacks, staples or glue.  The curtains should be large enough that they cover the entire opening of the box. If your hens do not seem to be entering the boxes, try pinning or tying the bottoms of the curtains to the side to make the opening between them obvious.  Any kind of fabric will do, but if you want to avoid unsightly unraveling, use stretchier knit fabrics or hem the edges. Hens may be more likely to lay and become broody if they believe there are already eggs in the nest. Fake eggs can be purchased from farm supply companies or even hobby stores. Check them every week or so to make sure the bedding is not damp or stinky, and that the boxes are not full of manure. Straw, dried grass and shredded paper are especially likely to become smelly within a few weeks, and the bedding should be changed out when that happens. Clean nests will help keep your hens safe from disease and infection. When you clean out the bedding, check to see whether the box itself seems to be crusted with dirt or manure. If it is, clean it with some water, a scrub brush, and an unscented, eco-friendly cleaning solution like Dr. Bronner’s. Mixing a few handfuls of dried herbs such as lavender, rosemary and thyme in with your bedding can help deter pests such as mites, while also keeping your boxes smelling fresher. Avoid using fresh herbs in the boxes, as they may decompose too quickly and create bad odors or mold.
A: Make bedding material for your boxes. Use fabric scraps or feed sacks to make curtains. Add golf balls or fake eggs to encourage laying. Keep your boxes clean. Avoid pest problems by using herbs.

Q: Look on the underside of the shoe’s tongue for a white label. Beneath the sizing information, real shoes have the intended gender of the wearer—either Male or Female—listed in both English and French as the shoes are made in Vietnam. Fake NMD shoes often skip the gender and simply list the model number. So for example, real men’s shoes will read “Male/Mâle” and real women’s shoes will read “Female/Femelle.” On the tongue’s underside label, look for a 13-digit security code in the bottom-most right hand corner of the label. On real NMD shoes, your left and right shoes will each have a unique number. If this number is the same on both shoes, your NMDs are fake. On each side of the upper, look for the 3 signature side stripes that are typical of Adidas shoes. On real NMD shoes, you will still be able to see the texture of the prime knit material of the uppers through the side panels. The panels should not be perfectly smooth. These panels are embedded in the shoe and should not protrude significantly. Check the heels of your NMD shoes for a rubber heel overlay with the trefoil Adidas logo as well as Adidas lettering. On real NMD shoes, a small trademark symbol is located above the letter s and slightly to the right on both shoes. Look at the ankle collar or foot opening of your NMD shoes.  Right above the laces on each side, there should be a slight bulge in the collar fabric that’s there to help your shoes fit more snugly. If your shoes don’t have this bulge, they may be fake NMD shoes.
A: Read for a gender on the tongue’s label. Check for a unique security number on each shoe. Look for underlying texture through the 3 signature side panels. Inspect for a heel overlay with the Adidas logo. Look for two identical bulges around the collar of the shoe.

Q: A bad dream can make you wake up suddenly. This shocks your body and the fear can increase your heart rate. Use the technique of tensing and relaxing each muscle group to bring your heart rate down to a normal level and help you fall back asleep. Focusing on the tension and relaxation may also further distract your thoughts from your bad dream. Tense and release each muscle group in your body starting at your toes and ending at your head. Tense each muscle group for 10 seconds and then release it for 10 seconds. Taking a deep breath in between each muscle can further relax you. A bad dream can increase your heart rate and it may also cause rapid breathing and anxiety. Taking a few minutes to meditate can lower your heart rate, return your breathing to normal, decrease anxiety, and increase relaxation. In turn, this can help you not only fall back asleep, but may divert lingering memories of the bad dream.  Breathe naturally without controlling it to help relax you and bring your heart rate back to normal more quickly. Let your thoughts to come and go as they will. This can help you relax and more easily let go of your bad dream. Repeat “let” every time you breathe in and “go” every time you exhale if you are having a hard time meditating. Bad dreams can cause a lot of emotional and physical symptoms including sweating. Taking off any restrictive bedding can help you cool off, lower your heart rate, and help you fall asleep more easily.  Take off only enough bedding to help you stay cool and comfortable. Cover yourself enough to minimize chills and help you feel safe. Having increased body temperature may make it more difficult to fall asleep.  Change your bedding if you’ve soaked it during a bad dream. This can help you forget the dream, relax you, and help you fall back asleep.
A: Tense and relax muscles to fall asleep. Meditate to calm yourself to sleep. Peel off restrictive bedding.

Q: Anywhere besides a formal dinner, it is acceptable to pick up the shell and fill it with a little bit of the broth and then suck the mussel and broth directly from the shell, although you may still want to loosen it with a fork first. When your mussels arrive, there will likely be a small amount of meat juice inside the shell, which can be quite enjoyable. Sucking your mussel from the shell allows you to easily enjoy the juices. While not generally considered polite in American fine dining restaurants, in other countries, like France, it is commonplace to use your empty mussel shell as a tool to pry out subsequent meat from the other shells. Use one half as a spoon and insert it into your next mussel to scoop out the meat. Grip the back of your first discarded shell with the open side facing out. Use your fingers to gently apply pressure to the top and bottom of the shell. This way, you can open and close the shell with your fingers and use it to pick up other shells. While this is often considered unusual, it is acceptable in most places to pry out all of your mussels at the beginning of your meal and enjoy them all at once. Particularly if your mussels come in a booth or soup, this may provide ease in eating.
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Eat straight from the shell. Break your first shell in half and use it as a spoon. Use your empty shell as tweezers. Remove all your muscle from the shell before eating any of them.