Bacillus thuringiensis (often called “Bt”) is a soil-dwelling bacterium that can be used as a pesticide. It’s often marketed as “Dipel” or “Thuricide.” You’ll also need to buy a spray bottle or a pump sprayer. Bt is nontoxic to humans and animals. Some varieties are certified organic: look for the Organic Materials Research Institute (OMRI) certification on the label. While Bt is nontoxic to humans, it can irritate your eyes. Put on some gardening gloves and eye protection while you're working with Bt to avoid the chances of Bt getting in your eyes. To avoid getting Bt on others, make sure that all people and animals stay out of the area while you're applying Bt. In addition, always wash your hands with soap and water after handling Bt. The Bt available in stores is typically concentrated, so you’ll need to mix it with water to avoid damage to your plants; even an organic product can be dangerous if it’s too concentrated. Pour the mixture of Bt and water into your spraying canister. Don’t store this diluted mix for more than 12 hours; to dispose of it, pour it into a secure container and put it in the trash. Spray the mixture of Bt and water onto your plants, trees, and any other areas where gypsy moths are a problem. You'll find these areas by looking for the small caterpillars or yellow and brown egg sacks on trees and rotted wood. Cover the areas with the Bt mixture, but not so much that the mixture drips. Cover the tops and bottoms of leaves with a few sprays.  Apply the treatment in the afternoon or evening. Sun degrades Bt, so by waiting until the sun is going down, you can ensure that the Bt is working at its strongest level. The hottest part of the day is usually around 3 pm, so be sure to wait 2-4 hours before applying the treatment. Bt kills gypsy moth caterpillars when it’s ingested, so ideally, you want to get it onto whatever they’re going to eat: in this case, your plants and trees. Bt is not necessarily effective at killing mature gypsy moths. Bt needs a little bit of time to work. Once a week has passed, apply another treatment. If, after 2 weeks, an infestation appears again, apply a third treatment. Always wait at least a week; you don’t want to help the gypsy moths build a resistance to the Bt.  Bt will kill all leaf-eating caterpillars, including monarch butterflies. You may need to plant milkweed after the Bt treatment has run its course to attract more monarchs to your yard, if you want them. If you attract monarchs prematurely (before the Bt treatments have finished), you'll end up killing the monarchs too.

Summary: Buy bacillus thuringiensis from a garden or hardware store. Wear gloves and goggles while working with Bt. Mix 4  tsp (20 ml) of Bt with 1 US gal (3.8 l) of water. Spray the Bt onto areas full of caterpillars or egg sacks. Repeat the treatment after a week.


Begin with dry, clean hair. Carefully brush the hair until it is smooth. Pay particular attention to removing any snarls or knots. Brush the hair forwards towards the forehead. Gather the hair into a ponytail at the base of the forehead. Secure it tightly with a rubber band.   If you are cutting a client's hair, have them sit in a chair. #*If you are cutting your own hair, bend forward at your waist. Imagine that you are transforming your hair into a unicorn's horn. The ponytail should be located in the same place as a unicorn's horn. Slowly slide the rubber band towards the ends of the hair. Stop 1 to 2 inches from the ends of the hair. Adjust the rubber band to the desired length—remember, it is always better to cut a little bit off at a time!  If you are cutting your own hair, remain bent over at your waist. Position your non-dominant hand securely over the rubberband. Using a pair of sharp shears, cut just below the rubber band. Set down the hair you cut off and assess the layered look. If you or the client want to cut off more hair, repeat the process.  If you are cutting your own hair, stand up straight and try not to shift your hair or the position of your hand.

Summary: Remove knots from dry hair. Brush the hair into a ponytail. Position the rubber band near the bottom of the ponytail. Cut the hair.


Sunlight can damage a perfume bottle. In general, they tend to last longer when stored in darker places. A closet or a drawer is a good way to store perfume to make it last. Perfume that comes in a colorful bottle, rather than a clear one, may be susceptible to less damage from light. However, it still may not be worth the risk of displaying bottles. You do not want perfume, especially expensive perfume, to lose its scent. Extremely high and extremely low temperatures can affect the quality of your perfume. You want to store your perfume in an area of your home that is not subject to dramatic temperature changes.  The kitchen and the bathroom are strictly off limits when it comes to storing perfume. The kitchen may get very hot during cooking, and the bathroom tends to warm up when people shower or bathe. A closet in the living room or in a hallway is a much better place to safely store perfume. Humidity can really affect the quality of perfume. This is why storing bottles in the bathroom is generally a bad idea. Pick an area of your home not subject to extreme humidity in order to keep your perfume safe. If you have a dehumidifier set up anywhere, like your bedroom for example, this can be a great place to keep your perfume. Some people find success storing perfume in the refrigerator. While it may feel odd to have vials of perfume next to your food, the temperature is generally consistent and not too cool. If you have room, try popping your perfume in the fridge. However, very cold fridges can damage perfume. If you frequently notice drinks, fruits, and vegetables freezing slightly in your fridge, do not store your perfume here. A closet is usually the ideal place to store perfume.  A closet is away from light and generally has a consistent temperature. Try clearing a space in your closet to store your best perfumes.  Remember, however, to consider the area of your home. A bathroom closet or kitchen cabinet is not a good place for perfume. A closet near your front door or by a window may also be a bad option. Such areas may be prone to drafts, and changes in temperature can affect the quality of perfume.

Summary: Choose a spot away from direct light. Find a place with a consistent temperature. Avoid humid areas. Consider the refrigerator, if it's not too cold. Try a closet.


. When you were a child, your parents took care of a lot of things for you. As you mature, it is important to start taking care of yourself. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and taking time to rest are all important parts of taking care of yourself.  Learn to cook. Make exercise a priority by scheduling time to work out each day. Allow enough time each night to get an adequate amount of sleep. It is very childish to leave things around for others to pick up. This is especially true if you are living with other people or staying in someone else’s home. Pick up your trash, dirty laundry, and dishes. Be sure to wash your clothes, dishes, and clean any surfaces that you mess up. Also participate in regularly cleaning throughout your home. Your parents probably made all of your appointments and took you to them when you are younger. Now that you are more grown up, it should be your responsibility to make and keep your appointments. Schedule regular doctor visits. Make appointments for work meetings.  Keep a physical planner or calendar to help remember your appointments. Use calendar apps on your smartphone to maintain your schedule. Use their alarm feature to alert you to an upcoming appointment. . Make a list of all of your monthly expenses. Then, make a list of your monthly income. If your monthly income is less than your monthly bills, you need to decide where you can cut back or how to bring in more money. The difference in your monthly income and bills should be allotted for spending and saving.
Summary: Take care of yourself Clean up after yourself. Make and keep appointments. Make a financial budget