Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Clean out the dishes. Inspect the cage accessories. Change the liner. Sweep up the surrounding areas.

Answer: Food and water dishes should be cleaned out every day using hot water and dish soap. Rinse the dishes before lathering with soap, then rinse the soap off under hot water for several seconds. Once the bowl is clean, dry thoroughly with a clean towel.  Some dishes may be dishwasher safe. Check to make sure that your dishes are dishwasher safe before placing them in the dishwasher, and make sure you use an animal-safe detergent. Animal-safe dish soaps and detergents are often available at local pet stores, online, or in grocery stores that carry environmentally-friendly cleaning products. It may also be useful to have two or three sets of dishes on hand if you do not have time to properly clean and dry the dishes every day. Often, the bird can stay in the cage during daily cleanings. However, if you think the bird is a flight risk, you may want to consider keeping an alternate cage where the bird can stay while you clean. If you have a birdbath, swings, ladders, or other toys, wash them in hot, soapy water the same way you do the dishes. Scrape droppings off perches and rotate the perches to ensure they wear evenly. When you replace the toys in the cage, consider moving them around to give your bird variety and additional stimulation. Your bird cage liner should be replaced every day. Newspaper or other store-bought paper linings are generally the preferred lining for your bird cage, as they are safe, economical, and easy to check for droppings. Remove the old liner completely, using a damp rag or sponge to take up any paper that sticks, and place the new paper down in several thin layers.  Newspaper lining or any other recycled paper lining should be free of colored ink, as some pigments used in some inks may be toxic to birds. Try to have at least seven layers of paper down to catch and absorb all debris and droppings. Use a handheld broom or vacuum to sweep up the areas surrounding the cage to pick up food, feathers, droppings, and other debris that may have fallen out of the cage. Wipe up any water or moisture that may have spilled into the surrounding area, as well.  A cage apron can be used to help collect debris falling out of the cage and may be easily emptied every day. These are available at pet stores as well as specialty bird stores. If your cage is in a carpeted area, a plastic floor liner such as a placemat or a mat that might go under an office chair can help catch debris and may be easily sanitized.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk with your closest friends and family. Join a support group. Look for support from church and community groups. Help your children feel supported.

Answer: Going through this experience can be difficult on your own. Reach out to trusted friends or family members you can talk to about your experience. If you know someone who’s gone through something similar, they might be a good person to talk to. Be clear in stating whether you want a listening ear and/or advice. This can help them know how to best respond to your needs.  If you want the information to be kept private, state clearly that you’d prefer them not to share any information with others. While you should vent your feelings, make sure that you don't spend all of your time criticizing or insulting your husband. Not only will this make it harder for you to heal but it will put your friends in a difficult position if they are friends with your husband. Instead, focus on asking your friends for their support and help. You are not alone in your experience. If you’re looking to meet with others who have gone through something similar, reach out and find a support group. It can be helpful to talk about your experience with other people who have ‘been there’ and understand. You can also get advice and share resources with one another and learn how others have forgiven their husbands. Do a web search to find support groups or call your local mental health clinic. There may be a support group in your local community. If not, find one online. Reach out to your community for support. Whether you attend a church or spiritual center or feel supported by your kickball league, it’s okay to ask for support. If you feel uncomfortable disclosing your situation, make it clear that you’re going through a difficult time and need some friends. You may choose to disclose what’s happening or not. It’s up to you. Whatever you do, be clear in creating boundaries so that your privacy is protected. Most couples choose not to tell their children about an affair. Even if you do not disclose the affair to your kids, they will likely pick up on tensions in the home or between their parents. Assure them of your love and support. Keep things as normal as possible for them and show up for what’s important.  Don’t answer questions you do not have an answer to. For example, if your kids notice you fighting and ask, “Are you and dad going to get a divorce?” respond back by saying, “We’re going through a tough time and I know it’s tough for you, too. We both love you and we don’t want you to be worried.” Family therapy is a good way to heal tension for your children. Family therapy can help you determine how your children may be impacted by this event and how you can help support them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Melt down the fat.

Answer: Place the fat in a saucepan and put on the stovetop on a low to medium heat. Using an old saucepan is better because fat can be a pain to clean out.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Measure bust size. Take a waist measurement. Measure hip size. Find the inseam. Take any other measurements necessary.

Answer:
Find the size of your or another woman’s chest by wrapping your measuring material around the back over your shoulder blades, under the armpits, and across the fullest part of the bust.  Ensure that you do not pull whatever material you’re using to measure too tightly around the chest. To measure for a bra, bathing suit, or other garment that calls for it, you will use this bust measurement along with the circumference just below the bust to find the cup and band size. Use your measuring material to find the length around your or another woman’s torso at its smallest point, which is your natural waist. Find this point by observing where the torso creases when bending side to side, and note that it will fall above the bellybutton and below the ribcage.  Note that there is a difference between the natural waist and where the waistband may be worn on pants, skirts, or shorts. When clothing measurements call for a waist size, it refers to the narrowest part of the torso, the natural waist. You may want to take another measurement below the natural waist where you know you will wear a garment. Be sure to exhale and relax, or have the woman you’re measuring do so, before you take a waist measurement. The abdomen shouldn’t be enlarged with air, sucked in smaller, or otherwise in an unnatural or unrelaxed state. Wrap your measuring material around your own or another woman’s hips at their fullest point to determine hip size.  The fullest point of the hips is generally about 8 inches below the natural waist, but of course the distance varies from person to person. Take a few different measurements if you need to ensure that you find the widest point. If you’re taking the measurement on yourself, make sure your measuring material is level across your hips and rear end by observing yourself in a mirror. Take the measurement of the inseam for a pair of pants by measuring along one leg from groin to ankle with the leg remaining straight.  This is best done on another person or with help from someone else to take a measurement on you. If you don’t have someone to help, you can also measure the inseam on a pair of pants that fits you well.  The proper inseam for a pair of pants may vary depending on the style of pants and the height of the heel on the shoe worn with them. Use your measuring material to take any other measurements that a sizing chart or clothing pattern calls for.  Make sure that you always take a measurement from the fullest part or longest extension of a body part. Measure around the widest part of your arm or thigh, for example, and measure for the length of a sleeve with your arm bent to accommodate movement.  It may be helpful to keep a piece of string or elastic tied around the natural waist, as it will be used as an endpoint for other measurements like front waist length, back waist length, and rise.