Ideally, the tree should be kept in temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius (60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit).  During the summer, you can usually keep the bonsai outdoors. You'll need to bring it indoors once temperatures start dropping below 15 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) during the night.  During the winter months, it might actually help the tree if it is consistently kept between temperatures of 10 and 15 degrees Celsius (50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit). These temperatures are low enough to send the tree into dormancy but high enough to prevent the tree from dying. Place the bonsai in a spot that receives direct sunlight in the morning and indirect sunlight or shade in the afternoon.  Morning sunlight isn't too intense, but direct sunlight in the afternoon can be too strong and may burn the leaves of the bonsai, especially during the summer months. If you decide to move an indoor bonsai outdoors, let it acclimate to direct sunlight slowly to prevent the leaves from burning. Keep it in the sun for longer periods of time day after day until it seems strong enough to spend an entire day in the sun. Sunlight also encourages the leaves of the Chinese elm to stay smaller. Keep the Chinese elm in an indoor or outdoor area that receives plenty of air flow.  When keeping the bonsai inside, place it in front of an open window or place a small fan nearby to increase the amount of air movement. While air circulation is good for the bonsai, you should also note that cold drafts and winds can cause damage. When you keep it outside, position it behind a taller plant or structure to help protect it against nasty gusts.

Summary: Keep the bonsai in a warm location. Provide plenty of morning sunlight. Maintain good air circulation.


An empty room is ideal for creating a craft space, but even a corner of a room will work. You can make a craft space out of a garage, shed, or large, walk-in closet as well. Look for a space that has access to natural light. It is also best if the space is quiet and not close to inside or outside traffic.  Consider how much room you will need for your supplies and to carry out your craft making. Choose a space where you will have easy access to electrical sockets. Clear out the space until it is empty if there is already furniture or items there. Once it is empty, clean it thoroughly. Sweep, mop, dust, and remove any stains that may be present. You will want a fresh start to create your craft space. For a smaller space, you will not need to prepare it as much because it will probably already be painted and prepared. You may want to  paint a larger space before adding furniture and supplies. Also consider the flooring. Think about carpeting, rugs, or tiling.  You can buy paint for the walls at home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowes. An easy fix for a floor is a large rug that will cover a large amount in the room. Consider the size of the space before purchasing or obtaining furniture. A small space will probably not be able to fit a lot of furniture. Your space should at least be able to fit a desk and chair. For a larger space, you will need a desk, comfortable chair, and table, along with organizational furniture. The desk should be large enough to work at comfortably. You will at least need to have a table lamp in your craft space. A table lamp is good for small-scale projects that require extra lighting. Look for an adjustable lamp that can be moved to be closer or farther away from the object you’re working on. For a larger space, consider at least two lamps to place around the room. You can purchase lamps at furniture and home improvement stores, like Ashley Furniture and Ethan Allen.

Summary: Choose a space in your home. Clean the space. Prepare the space. Put in furniture. Add lighting.


If you have blonde hair, you probably only need 2 packages of Kool-Aid. If your hair is darker than that, go with 3 packages. You can choose any color you want! Red, blue, and purple are popular options that show up nicely on all hair colors. You can also mix your own custom colors!  For example, try mixing together 2 packages of grape Kool-Aid and 1 package of cherry to get a high-intensity burgundy color.  If you have dark hair, avoid using yellow or orange. You can try green, but you’ll probably get better results with a more saturated hue, like purple or blue. Kool-Aid will definitely stain anything it comes in contact with! Put on an old T-shirt and cover your workspace with newspaper or plastic garbage bags to prevent staining. It’s also a good idea to wear plastic gloves to protect your skin. You will need to squeeze the excess dye out of your hair as soon as you pull it out of the dye bath, so make sure you have several old towels within reach and ready to go! Otherwise, you risk dripping the potent Kool-Aid dye all over the floor or counter. Keep in mind that the Kool-Aid will permanently stain the towels, so use old ones. Kool-Aid dye works best on freshly washed, completely dry hair. If your hair is damp, let it air-dry or blow-dry it before you try to dip-dye it. Use a wide-toothed comb to carefully remove any tangles, starting at the ends of your hair and working your way up to the roots. It will still work if you haven’t washed your hair recently, but it’s important that your hair is dry so that it will soak up the color effectively. You don’t have to do this, but it makes the process much easier, especially if your hair is long. Use an elastic to put thick hair into 2 loose pigtails and let them hang over the front of your shoulders. If your hair isn’t that thick, a low, loose ponytail will be fine. If there’s any hair that you don’t want to dip-dye, go ahead and clip it up and out of the way. For example, if you just want to dip-dye the underside your hair, pull the top half up and secure it with a clip.

Summary: Select 2-3 packages of Kool-Aid in the color of your choice. Put on an old T-shirt and plastic gloves to prevent stains. Place several old towels within reach on your work surface. Brush out your dry hair until it’s tangle-free. Put your hair in pigtails or a low ponytail.


Green tea contains polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that are helpful for your skin. Take a tea bag and steep it in hot water.  Gently squeeze out any excess water and allow the bag to cool.  Once the bag has cooled down, apply the bag to your pimple.  Leave the bag on for 15 minutes and rinse your face with water when you are done. You can also put green tea bags under your eyes to decrease puffiness or relieve tired eyes. If you feel a pimple coming or your pimple is painful, use an ice compress instead of heat. Icing can reduce swelling, inflammation, redness, and pain. Wrap some ice in a thin washcloth and apply to your pimple.  Leave it on for one minute and then wait five minutes.  Reapply for another minute if you need to.  You can also apply an ice compress after a warm compress if your pimple does not come to a head.  You can apply ice directly to your skin, just not for very long. A cold compress can also be used to relieve bug bites. Apply the compress for 15 minutes a few times a day.  If you have dry, itchy skin, apply the compress to the irritated areas. Smelling rosemary or lavender essential oil for 5 minutes has been shown to reduce stress. Applying peppermint oil to your skin can be used to relieve tension headaches. Put 5 to 10 drops of the oil in 1 to 2 cups of water. Then saturate a washcloth in the mixture.  Wring out the washcloth and then apply to your body.
Summary: Try a green tea compress. Apply an ice compress. Use aromatherapy.