Problem: Article: Research which breed of praying mantis you wish to introduce to your garden. Then order one or more egg cases from a garden-supply retailer. Expect each egg case to produce anywhere from 50 to 200 insects. Depending on the size of your yard or garden, buy as many egg cases as needed to populate the area.  One egg case should produce enough mantises to cover 1666 square feet.  Plant at least a couple of egg cases in your garden, on the off-chance that one of them is infertile. Once the babies, or “nymphs,” emerge, they will scatter from the case within a couple hours. Since they’re camouflaged (and since the case will appear the same as before), it will be hard to tell when and if this has happened. Since frost and cold will kill mantises, delay hatching your egg case until the weather turns consistently warm with the approach of summer. Place the egg case in a container that allows air circulation and refrigerate it until spring. Then take it out at least a month or two before you’d like it to hatch. While cold weather kills mantises, egg cases are laid in the wild before winter, so refrigerating them is fine. Gently tie the egg case to a loose twig with zip-ties, wire, or twine. Handle the egg case delicately to avoid damaging it. Then find a suitable place in your garden to secure the twig and attached case. Look for an area that’s a couple feet above the ground with enough cover to hide the case from predators. Using the twig as an attachment point, secure the case to low branches or fences.  Before attaching the egg case to the loose twig, locate the slits from which the babies, or “nymphs,” will emerge. Attach the case to the twig with the slits facing outward. Use zip-ties, twine, or wire. Sticky substances like glue or tape may trap the nymphs once they emerge. Expect the nymphs to emerge after three to ten weeks of consistent warm weather. Since mantises thrive on humidity, gently water the immediate area in the meantime, especially in dry weather. Lightly mist the ground and leaf-cover on a regular basis. As long as other insect-life remains plentiful in your garden, your mantises should have an abundant food source to survive on their own. Each generation has a one-year life cycle and will die off with the approach of cold weather. However, females will lay new egg cases in the fall, so your garden should be repopulated by next spring or summer.
Summary: Purchase an egg case. Wait for warm weather. Plant your egg case. Wait for the egg case to hatch.

Problem: Article: Stretching your wrists can help relieve the pressure on your nerve and reduce your pain. Try doing ten reps of the following exercise at least once a day:  Hold your arms straight out in front of you with your palms facing down. Bend your wrists towards you so that all ten fingers are facing up towards the ceiling, and hold this position for five second. Relax and straighten your wrists. Make a tight fist with both hands. Bend your wrists away from you so that all ten fingers are pointing towards the floor, and hold this position for five seconds. Relax and straighten your wrists. Wait five second before repeating. Try incorporating a yoga practice into your routine. It has been shown to reduce pain from carpal tunnel syndrome, while also improving hand strength.  If you don't want to take classes at a studio or gym, you can purchase a video or find a free one online. Then you can practice your yoga in your own home whenever it is convenient for you. As much as possible, try to avoid doing things that cause your carpal tunnel pain to become worse. If you are not able to stop doing some activities (particularly typing) you may be able to find ergonomic devices that will decrease the strain on your wrist while you do them. The following activities are common triggers for carpal tunnel pain:  Activities that put a lot of pressure on the heel of your palm (like push-ups) Activities that require constant back and forth movement of your wrist (like typing, sewing, or playing video games) Activities that require forceful grasping (like using garden clippers) Activities that expose your hands to vibration (like using power tools)
Summary: Do wrist exercises. Practice yoga. Avoid activities that aggravate your pain.

Problem: Article: . It can be hard to tell if someone is interested, but you should be able to tell if he makes an effort to spend time with you. If he initiates conversation and smiles a lot, then there's a good chance that he is interested. That said: many guys get shy when they like someone, and you shouldn't write someone off just because he hasn't made a move. This can be anything from a trip to the beach to a house party. Some guys like to make the first move, but most will respect a girl who goes for what she wants. Make sure that you get to know him before you ask him out.  It doesn't have to be a fancy proposal. Ask him if he wants to hang out, and have a specific activity in mind: for example, ask him out to a movie, or ask him to a school dance. Some schools hold a "Sadie Hawkins' Dance" or "Sadie's" specifically designed to girls a chance to ask guys.  Consider hanging out with him in a group setting before you ask him onto a one-on-one date. This will set the stage and give you a better idea about whether he is interested. Wait for the right moment. If you can get him alone, consider asking him one-on-one; you may find that there is much less social pressure when you don't have an audience. Get to know him before you ask him out. Don't approach him out of the blue; make friends, hang out with him in groups If he isn't interested, don't make him uncomfortable. If you've become friends, try to be satisfied with friendship. Either way: continue to be yourself, and good things will follow.  You never know what will happen. Maybe he'll fall for you down the line; maybe you'll fall for one of his friends; maybe you'll meet someone new and wonder why you ever liked the other guy in the first place. You don't want someone who isn't interested; you want someone who truly likes you for you. Don't sell yourself short. Be true to yourself.
Summary:
Read the signs Invite him along on a group activity, ideally with a mixed group of guys and girls. Don't be afraid to ask him out. Be patient. Know when to move on.