Problem: Article: The longer the piece of string you use, the bigger your circle will be. Wherever the end of the string is on the paper is where the center of the circle will be. Use your fingers to hold the end of the string in place. Keep holding the end of the string down as you’re drawing the circle. If you keep the string pulled taut as you draw a circle around the center, you should end up with a perfect circle!
Summary: Tie a piece of string to the pointed end of a pencil. Hold the end of the string down on a piece of paper. Pull the string taut and draw a circle with the pencil.

Problem: Article: Most orchid issues are caused by overwatering. Your orchid might be getting too much water if it has soggy roots or rotting, limp, or discolored leaves. Just decrease how much, and how frequently, you water your orchid to get it to look its best.  If the roots are rotted, trim off the worst of the damage and repot the plant to provide it with additional nutrients. Be sure to dump out any water that collects in the saucer underneath the pot after you water. Alternatively, some orchids don’t get enough water and fail to thrive as a result. If the roots look dry and shriveled instead of lush and plump, your plant is dehydrated. Another sign of underwatering is shriveled or discolored leaves. Water your orchid more frequently to correct this problem. Use room-temperature water to water your orchid. Rainwater is ideal, but tap water that has sat out for 24 hours will also work, as this gives the chlorine time to evaporate. Orchids thrive in sunny environments. If yours has very dark green leaves, it might not be getting enough sunlight. Try moving it in front of a window or into a sunnier outdoor spot. If your orchid is outside, leaves or other foliage from surrounding plants or trees might be providing too much shade. Orchids that receive too much light may first show yellow leaves. As time goes on, the leaves will turn white, then brown. Additionally, if the leaves feel hot to the touch, it’s getting too much sun. If you notice these symptoms, move your orchid to an area with less direct sunlight. You can move the plant further away from a window or provide more shade by situating it near taller plants or trees. Keeping your orchid at the wrong temperature can cause all sorts of problems. If your orchid is in a spot with temperatures below 50 °F (10 °C), it’s likely not thriving. Try moving your orchid to a warmer location if your orchid is discolored or has pits, lesions, or sunken areas. Just as a too-cold environment can impact your orchid, so can one that’s too hot. Move your orchid to a cooler location or provide some shade for it if the temperature is above 80 °F (27 °C). Signs of heat stress include yellowing, withered, or leathery leaves or brown roots or leaf tips.
Summary: Water less often if you notice mushy roots. Increase how much you’re watering if the roots are dry and shriveled. Provide more light if the leaves are dark green. Reduce the amount of light your orchid gets if it’s sunburned. Raise the temperature if your orchid is discolored or has pitting or lesions. Move your orchid to a cooler spot if it has wilted, leathery, or yellowing leaves.

Problem: Article: Some people find it easier to follow a specific diet plan rather than going at it by themselves.  Research a few different diets to see if any of them would be easy to follow and help your husband lose weight.  There are a variety of popular diets out there.  It's important review a few before making any decisions.  Make sure that the diet is reasonable and something you can easily do for long periods of time. Low-carb diets are very popular.  These diets typically focus on protein, healthy fats and limited amounts of carbohydrates.  Studies have shown that these diets show faster initial weight loss.  Low-calorie and portion control diets are also popular.  They focus on small portions and monitoring or counting calories daily.  These diets may not result in as much weight loss compared to low-carb diets, but are much more balanced and easier to follow long-term. If you are the main grocery shopper in your household, help your husband by stocking your home with healthier foods.  When there isn't junk food or treats around, your husband is more likely to skip eating at all or choose a healthy choice that's available.  Keep healthy snacks for you and your husband.  Ideas include:  individual low-fat yogurts or cottage cheese, low-fat cheese sticks, fruits, sliced raw vegetables, hard boiled eggs, hummus, all natural nut butters or nuts. Ditch the sweetened beverages and fill your fridge with calorie-free, hydrating fluids.  Keep a pitcher of cold water, flavored waters, decaf coffee or decaf iced tea in the fridge for easy access. With busy work schedules or long commutes, many people are choosing to eat out or order in take out for lunch.  However, studies show that when you brown bag lunch you save money and calories.  Try packing lunch for your husband each day.  This may help prevent him from going out and getting something that might be higher in calories. If you're rushed in the morning, pack lunch the night before.  You can pack leftovers from dinner, salads with lean protein (dressing on the side), whole wheat wraps with lean deli meat and cheese or a thermos with soup. You may need to purchase a lunch box, tupperware containers or ice packs to help keep his lunch at the appropriate temperature throughout the day. Even if you're watching calories or following a particular diet, it's important to cook healthy, well balanced meals.  This will help support your husband's weight loss and ensure he's getting a variety of nutrients each day.  Include lean protein at all of his meals.  Talk to your husband about the importance of lean protein at each meal.  It will help him stay satisfied longer and manage his hunger throughout the day.  Lean protein includes:  seafood, poultry, eggs, lean beef, legumes, tofu and low-fat dairy foods. Cook with a lot of fruits and vegetables as well.  Having a variety of these as options can help your husband lose weight.  Both fruits and vegetables are very low in calories and contain a lot of essential nutrients.  Pack these foods in his lunch, keep them available as snacks and have 2-3 servings at dinners. Use whole grains when you prepare meals.  These types of grains contain more fiber, protein and other nutrients that will support weight loss.  Choose 100% whole wheat bread or pasta, brown rice, quinoa or whole grain oats. If you have time, pick a few nights for both you and your husband to cook together.  Not only does this help you bond, but can get your husband interested in preparing healthy foods.  Cooking with your husband will give him some hands on time with his food.  This may spark his interest in healthy cooking and motivate him to eat healthy. If your husband is changing his diet, you should too.  Eating what he eats may help him feel supported.  If you haven't made any changes or are eating tempting foods while he's eating healthy, this could side track him from his diet. When you prepare dinner for your husband, pack his lunch or set out his breakfast, use smaller plates.  Studies have shown that when you eat off of smaller plates, you end up consuming less food.  Swap out your typical dinner plate with salad plates or appetizer plates.  Use smaller bowls, small utensils and glasses as well. If your husband prepares his own meals, move the larger plates and bowls to a cabinet out of the way.  Place small plates, bowls and cups within reach so he's steered towards these portion controlled dishes. Drinking adequate fluids daily is an essential part of a healthy diet and can help your husband stay hydrated and satisfied throughout the day.  Your husband's water goal each day may be slightly different from yours.  But encourage him to drink about 10-13 glasses of hydrating fluids each day. Tell him to use his reusable water each day - filling up as many times as he needs.  You can also fill it up for him and send him off to work with a nice cold bottle of water.
Summary:
Review diets together. Stock your house with healthy foods. Pack his lunch. Prepare well-balanced meals. Cook together. Serve food on smaller plates. Buy him a reusable water bottle.