Because your tomatoes will eventually be put outside, they need to be planted early in the year. Look at the average amount of time it takes for your strain of tomato to grow. Plant them in late spring or early summer so that they will be ready to harvest between late summer and early fall. Strain-specific growing information will be available from the store you purchased from. Purchase a biodegradable pot and fill it with seed-starting mix. You can buy this pre-made at a local gardening store or mix your own using equal amounts of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. Make sure the mix is moist before potting. Because you are growing large tomatoes, avoid flimsy seed-starting trays. Place two or three tomato seeds in the center of your pot. Cover them with about .25 inches (0.64 cm) of soil and stamp it down with your fingers. Sprinkle the soil with water. Planting multiple seeds gives you backups should the first one not germinate. Keep your tomatoes near a window where they can get at least 6-8 hours of sunlight every day. Keep your growing room at a temperature of at least 60 °F (16 °C). To help your seeds germinate more quickly, place your pot under a heat lamp or grow light. While it is developing, make sure to touch up your plant’s water supply every day. You want the soil to stay consistently moist, but not damp or flooded. For hotter climates, you may need to water your plant more often.
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One-sentence summary -- Plant your tomatoes in late spring or early summer. Fill a biodegradable pot with moist seed-starting mix. Place a couple tomato seeds in the pot and cover them with .25 inches (0.64 cm) of soil. Keep your tomato plant in a warm, lit area. Water your plant daily.


Polyfill stuffing is available at all craft supply stores. The upper half of the sock will become the torso and head. The amount of stuffing is up to you. How firm do you want your monkey? If the sock is thin, you may want to err on the side of under stuffing, as overstuffing it may cause it to stretch. If your sock opening is the same color as the body of the sock, just make a nice rounded head and stitch it shut. If it is a contrasting color, you will need to decide if you want to cut it off (making a shorter body for the monkey) and make the head as usual or use the excess coloring as a "hat" by not stuffing the last inch or two and cinching the opening into a cone shape. To make the head: Stitch around the neck with quarter inch stitches. Use sturdy thread such as embroidery floss. Pull the stitches snugly until you get the size neck you want and knot the ends. Round out the head area with stuffing as desired and stitch the top opening shut. Gather the tip with large stitches and snug/cinch them closed. Fold the raw edges to the center and tuck inside. Then, stitch the opening closed. Winter ready!
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One-sentence summary -- Turn the sock right-side out and stuff the entire thing. Sew the head and/or hat. If you are making a hat, start working with the cuff.


Having the right dentist who you like can set the tone for your helping to maintain your oral health. Search among local dentists to find one that you like and can see on a regular basis.  Ask friends and family members to recommend a dentist they go to or have seen. Most people won’t suggest a dentist they don’t like. Read reviews of local dentists either online or in publications like the newspaper. Call your insurance company to ask if you are required to see in-network dentists or if you can pay extra to see someone out of network. Most insurance companies can provide you a list of doctors who are a part of their network. Compile a list of potential dentists and write down factors that drew you to them. Call the offices of dentists you may want to see and inquire if they are accepting new patients. If not, contact the next name on your list.  Give the receptionist your basic information, including whether or not you have insurance. Let them know any other relevant information, such as if you have a fear of dentists or significant dental issues. Once you’ve located a dentist’s office with which you feel comfortable, schedule an appointment. This can help ensure that you go to the dentist and promote your oral health.  Schedule your appointment early in the morning if you can so that less likely to have to wait for a long time. Tell the receptionist you prefer mornings. Accept whatever times the receptionist offers. Tell her that your dates and times are flexible, which may help you get an appointment in a slot you want. Be kind and courteous with the receptionist. Give the receptionist a brief description of why you are visiting. This can help her figure out if the dentist is right for you and how long of an appointment you will need. Compose a one or two sentence description of your visit. For example, you could say “I am a new patient and would like to consult with the doctor” or “I am scheduling a routine cleaning.” If you cannot get an appointment with the dentist of your choice, inquire if she works with a partner or can refer you to someone else. Doctors often work with other doctors to help serve their patients.  Ask for the names of a couple of doctors if the referrals cannot take you or return to your list. Check to make sure the referral dentist is in your network if you have insurance. Make sure to thank you each office for its efforts to schedule an appointment for you. This may help you more easily get an appointment in the future. If your first choice dentist’s office referred or recommended you to a colleague, contact her office. Nicely tell the receptionist that the other dentist’s office referred you and then inquire if her office has availability. Be kind and as flexible as possible. This may help you get an appointment as well as leaving a positive impression.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a local dentist. Contact potential dentists’ offices. Schedule an appointment. Provide a reason for your visit. Ask for a referral. Thank the staff. Contact the referral dentist.


Set your oven to 350° F. Measure out 1 cup of uncooked wild rice. Pour the wild rice into a mesh strainer and rinse the seeds under cold water.  Rinsing the wild rice will remove unwanted hulls from the seeds.  1 cup uncooked wild rice will yield approximately 3 to 4 cups cooked wild rice. Pour the rinsed wild rice into a 2 quart covered glass dish. Add 3 cups cold water to the rice. Instead of water, you can use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth. Cover the dish and insert it into the oven. Bake the wild rice at 350° F for 1 hour. After 1 hour, remove the dish from the oven. Use a table fork to fluff, or stir, the rice. If the wild rice appears dry, add more water to the dish. If you used broth, add more broth instead of water. Cover the dish and return the fluffed wild rice to the oven. Bake the wild rice at 350° F for 30 minutes. After half an hour, remove the dish from the oven. Transfer the cooked wild rice to a mesh strainer to drain off any excess liquid. Pour the strained wild rice into a serving dish. Fluff the cooked seeds with a table fork and serve. After you strain the wild rice, you can season it to taste.
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Preheat your oven. Rinse the wild rice. Combine the wild rice and water. Bake for 1 hour. Check the wild rice. Bake for 30 minutes. Strain, fluff and serve.