Most experts suggest only filling it about halfway full – sure, it means more work on your part, but then it's less likely the nectar will get a chance to mold. However, if you have so many hummingbirds you can barely keep up, go ahead and fill it all the way up. Take a clean, empty 2-liter bottle to hold the rest of the nectar and keep it in the refrigerator. It will keep for around a week as long as you keep it in a cold, dry location. Do this more often if you notice mold growth or fermentation. Generally speaking, nectar deterioration will be controlled by the outside temperature. Here's a brief rundown of how it works:  Temperature: 71-75°F (23-25°C); change every	6 days Temperature: 76-80°F (25-27°C); change every 5 days Temperature: 81-84°F (27-29°C); change every 4 days Temperature: 85-88°F (29-31°C); change every 3 days Temperature: 89-92°F (31-33°C); change every 2 days Temperature: 93°F+ (33°C+); change daily Do this every time before you add new hummingbird nectar to the feeder.  Old nectar will mold, resulting in white strings and sometimes even black, moldy spots, so be sure to get rid of the mold regularly.  Sometimes you can get away with only washing it with hot water, if you take it apart and are diligent. However, only do this if no mold whatsoever is present. Most feeders come apart easily just for this reason. If you do use vinegar, make sure the vinegar odor is gone before you replace the nectar. Flush any vinegar residue with a hot water rinse.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill your hummingbird feeder and keep the rest in storage. Change the hummingbird nectar every few days. Clean the hummingbird feeder using a vinegar and hot water.


Turn a maxi or mid-length dress into an above-the-knee dress by using scissors to trim the bottom. You can also turn a regular shirt into a cropped top, as well as turning a pair of jeans into a pair of capris or jean shorts. If desired, you can fix the hem by creating a fold at the very bottom of the article of clothing and sewing it together for a more polished look. Take a t-shirt and cut off the sleeves so that it resembles a tank top. If the t-shirt has a high neckline, cut a deeper U-shape where your head would go. Lastly, trim the bottom of the shirt to create a cropped top, measuring how short you want the top before cutting. It’s best to cut a little bit off at a time — you can always cut more if needed. Starting at the bottom of the shirt, use scissors to cut vertical strips into the shirt. Do this around the entire bottom of the shirt, cutting even lines and deciding how far up the shirt you’d like the fringe to go. Most fringe shirts have the fringe line stopping right above your natural waistline. Cut off the sleeves of a shirt, cutting a bit deeper than a normal tank top so that most of the sides of the shirt are removed. Separate the back of the shirt from the neckline, cutting right where the stitching is at the top. Cut 3 strips into the back of the shirt to braid them, and then sew the top of the braid back onto the neckline.  When you cut the sleeves of the shirt, you'll be creating a drop armhole tank. Once you’re finished, the front of the shirt should resemble a normal tank top and the back of the shirt will have 1 braid going down the center of your back. Take a men’s collared shirt that’s a bit long and customize it by cutting off the sleeves and pairing it with a belt and leggings. You can also cut out slits at the top of each sleeve, creating a bare-shoulder look. Using scissors, cut off the collar on a collared shirt, going all the way around the neck. Once the collar is completely off, you can trim the hole to be as large and wide as you’d like, creating an off-the-shoulder top. Try on the shirt after you've cut off the collar before making additional cuts to see how the shirt is fitting on your shoulders. If you have a suit that's a bit baggy on you or a pair of pants that are just too long, take your clothes to get fitted so that they're your exact size. Taking in a hemline or adjusting a waistband can transform your clothes into entirely new pieces.
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One-sentence summary -- Shorten a dress, shirt, or pair of pants. Turn a t-shirt into a cropped top. Use scissors to create a fringe t-shirt. Braid the back of a shirt to create a racerback. Create a dress out of a men’s shirt. Cut off a collar to form an off-the-shoulder top. Get your clothing fitted.


If you are still in communication with the long-lost sibling, you should ask them about why they refused to meet with you. Getting a full picture of why they refused to meet with you will help you emotionally process things and decide what to do next. It is important that you address any extenuating circumstances that might prevent them from wanting to meet with you.  Although a phone call would be ideal for this conversation, you should utilize whatever mode of communication feels the most comfortable. You might ask them things like “Why won’t you meet with me?” or “What is getting in the way of us meeting in person?” It is important that you give the sibling the distance that they ask for. Continuing to contact your long-lost sibling after they have refused to meet you will likely only strengthen their desire to avoid you. If your sibling asks you to back off, you should honor their request and give them some space. If you are interested in leaving open the option of reconnecting in the future, you might offer your sibling your continued emotional support. Although your sibling has expressed their desire not to meet with you, let them know that you are still there for them. Express to them that, if they need anything or want to reconnect in the future, that you would be available.  You might say something like “I love you and I’ll be here if you need me” or “If you ever want to talk, you can call me.” However, try to set healthy boundaries. For example, avoid financially supporting a long-lost sibling who refuses to meet with you in person. You do not want to enter into a situation where someone is exploiting you for your resources. If your long-lost sibling shows no indication of wanting you in their life, you should know when to walk away. It can be extremely difficult to end a relationship, particularly with a family member. However, distancing yourself from a painful relationship, in the end, may help you feel better. If your long-lost sibling absolutely refuses to have a relationship with you, it is important that you know when to step back. You might say something like “I can’t handle your rejection anymore” or “It hurts me too much to not be close to you.”
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Talk to your long-lost sibling. Give the sibling space. Offer your support. Know when to quit.