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Remove the ornament's top and pour in a small amount of rubbing alcohol or vinegar. Swirl the liquid around until it coats the whole surface, then pour out any excess liquid into the sink.  Let the ornament air dry, which should take several hours, face down before painting the interior. Set the ornament top aside somewhere safe, as you'll put it back on after painting it. Begin with a small, coin-sized amount to avoid squirting in too much excess. You can always add more for a brighter, more opaque color. Remove the ornament's top for this and the rest of the painting process. While pressing the paper towel over the opening, tilt the ornament back and forth to spread the paint around the surface. If you didn't add enough paint to spread around the ornament, squirt more into the opening as needed. If you want to paint your ornament several colors, add another color after swirling around the first color for a few minutes. Spread the second and additional colors around using the same technique for an even, swirled pattern. Limit yourself to 2-3 paints per ornament, as any more can create a muddled color. After you've coated about half of the interior, cover the opening tightly with the paper towel and shake the ornament back and forth. Check the painting progress between shakes, positioning the ornament in a way that the paint coats the entire surface. Stop shaking after you've coated the surface completely if you've added 2 or more colors, as too much shaking can muddle the color. When you've finished painting the ornament, turn it upside down and put it in a paper cup to catch drips. Place the paper cup somewhere it can set undisturbed for 24 hours while it dries.  The ornament has to be upside down while it dries to get rid of excess paint. If it dries right-side up, excess paint can pool in the bottom and prevent it from drying.  After you've dried the ornament, reattach the top and hang it with the rest of your decorations.

summary: Clean the interior with rubbing alcohol or vinegar. Pour acrylic paint into the ornament's opening. Cover the opening with a paper towel and swirl the paint around. Squirt in additional colors, if desired. Shake the ornament to completely cover the interior. Set the ornament in a paper cup and let it dry for 24 hours.


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If your neighbor comes to you with a concern or problem, it’s important to respond calmly and rationally. If you start to get frustrated, take a few deep breaths before answering. You can also ask to postpone the conversation until you have a bit of time to think. For example, to give yourself a few days to think everything over, you might say, “I understand where you are coming from, but I need to consider how to fix it on my end. Can we talk about this over the weekend again?” If you have any issue that involves your neighbor, it’s important to act fast. Go to them directly and tell them what is going on. Ask for their help in finding a solution that will work for both of you. Giving your neighbor a chance to come up with a solution is better than immediately reaching out to local authorities.  This doesn’t necessarily apply if you feel as if the safety of you, your family, or the neighborhood is at stake. In those situations, you might want to reach out to local officials for assistance. Avoid gossiping about any issues with your neighbor to other neighbors or people in the community. This only creates additional problems. If you plan on having a large group of people come over, it never hurts to give your neighbors a heads up. This lets them determine if they’ll need to park elsewhere or move their cars for the night. It also alerts them that lots of ‘new’ people will be in the neighborhood and that it might get loud. The same goes for any other large, loud gatherings, such as ongoing construction.

summary: Stay calm when talking with your neighbor. Deal with any problems face to face. Give your neighbors notice before parties.


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Regular physical activity is important for good health and longevity. Plus, engaging in exercise releases “feel-good” chemicals into the brain called endorphins, helping to lift your mood and clear your thinking. If you have a moment of alone time to spare, get your body moving. In addition to boosting your mood, exercise also enhances energy, fights disease, improves sleep quality, and helps you manage weight. Go for a walk/run with your dog. Hike through the local woods. Ride your bike to the farmer’s market on weekends. Sometimes, you may be so over-engaged with those around you that you do not allow yourself time to properly rest. Napping too late in the day can interfere with your nighttime rest, but as long as you time it right, your nap can provide much needed energy and restoration. Just keep your naps to a short period of time (say, 20-30 minutes) and several hours before you were planning to go to bed at night. When you’re not surrounded by family or friends, you may get a special opportunity to catch up on chores that need completing. If you are faced with long bouts of solitude, make a list of projects you have wanted to get done, and start moving through the list. This will make your periods of solitude productive and also help the time go by faster. Truth is, some people schedule activities and events for nearly every second of every day. This pursuit of “busyness” can make it seem as if you are being productive when, in reality, you are not. Some people believe downtime is a sign of weakness or not trying hard enough, so they aim to stay busy.  Be mindful that downtime can be incredibly positive when it is used for self-soothing and restoring activities. However, if you are using your downtime for mindless activities or distractions, you could be adding to your stress rather than relieving it. Assess the things you do during alone time and see if they have a positive benefit or are simply distractions until you are around others again.
summary: Exercise in your free time. Take a nap. Complete chores and errands. Do nothing.