Q: Buying clippers is a one-time investment and since you’ll be saving tons of money cutting your own hair, it’s worth getting the best pair that you can afford. You can get a decent pair for $30-$50. If cutting your own hair is going to be long term thing, consider getting professional grade clippers (usually $100-$120).  Look for a sturdy pair with sharp blades that won’t dull quickly. The Oyster brand is known for making high quality tools, although they tend to be on the pricy side. Look for a pair of clippers that comes with a nice variety of guards so that you can change your style whenever you want. Special guards for the ears are also a plus, since that area is one of the trickiest. It's good to have an assortment of durable and sharp blades on hand, as well. You’ll need one large mirror (preferably your bathroom mirror) and a handheld mirror – you’ll need to use both of them simultaneously when cutting the back of your hair. Optional tools that you might want to consider having on hand: a comb, scissors, hair thinning scissors and a razor blade.
A: Invest in a pair of quality clippers. Get an assortment of guards and blades. Have 2 accessible mirrors.

Q: Combine 1/2 cup (120 g) of sugar and 1/2 cup (120 mL) of olive or coconut oil in a glass or plastic container. Stir to combine the ingredients together. Apply the scrub to your skin in the shower and work it around to slough off dry, dead skin. Rinse thoroughly to remove the remaining scrub. Add 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) of vanilla extract to give your body scrub a pleasant scent.
A: Make a body scrub with equal parts sugar and oil.

Q: If you used a gravel cleaner to drain the tank, your gravel should be clean enough to skip this step. However, if you used a siphon hose, you'll want to clean the gravel to remove debris like leftover food and organic waste.  Collect the gravel in a colander. Make sure you only use this colander for cleaning your tank, as it will be too dirty to use for preparing food with. Rinse the gravel under clean, running tap water. You can use warm water but you should avoid using very hot water, as this will kill the healthy bacteria your fish rely on. Do not use soap or chemicals to clean the gravel, as these will also destroy the healthy bacteria that have colonized your tank. The filter in your tank traps a lot of organic debris, including leftover food and waste product. It's important to clean this equipment, but you need to do so carefully in order to avoid disrupting the bacterial colonies your fish depend on.  If you use disposable filter media, simply discard the old cartridge and replace it with a new one. If you use permanent filter media, you'll need to rinse your filter media under clean, running tap water. You can use cool or warm water but you should avoid hot water, as this can damage the healthy bacteria inside the filter. Rinse any objects from the aquarium, such as toys and submerged artifacts, under clean, running tap water and set them aside. If you want to thoroughly clean the tank, you'll need to at least wipe down the walls inside of it. Built-up algae and other debris may need to be scraped off; otherwise, you should be able to use a sponge or special wipe to clean the glass.  You can use an old credit card or ID card to scrape off algae that's stuck to the walls. Or, if you prefer, you can purchase a special tank scraper from a pet store to complete this task. Use clean paper towels or specialized cleaning wipes to scrub the inside of the tank. Do not use commercial cleaning products, as these will leave residual chemicals that can harm or even kill your aquatic organisms. Once you're finished cleaning the tank you can begin replacing the objects back into it. Set up the gravel, then arrange your filter and any artificial plants or toys in the substrate. Plug the filter and heater back in and make sure the water is habitable before reintroducing your aquatic organisms.
A: Wash the gravel from the substrate. Rinse off the filter and any other tank objects. Clean the glass walls of the tank. Replace the objects back in the tank.

Q: right away. Have a talk with your partner about who you’d both like to have by your sides on the big day. Once you know who you’d like to be in your party, contact them as soon as you can (preferably at least 9 months in advance) to start working out the details.  Depending on how large and elaborate your wedding is, your party may include just 1 or 2 people (e.g., a maid of honor and a best man) or several (such as bridesmaids, groomsmen, a ring bearer, and a flower girl). The larger your wedding party, the more schedules you will have to coordinate. You will also need to discuss whether or not you can help cover costs such as travel and clothing expenses for your party members. Don’t feel the need to have a wedding party at all, if you’d prefer to keep things really simple! Go through the list of guests that you and your future spouse put together, and decide if there is anyone else you would like to add to (or cut from) the list. Make sure you have up-to-date contact information for everyone on the list.  As you continue the planning process, you can use this list to keep track of information such as which guests still need invitations and who has already RSVP’d. Try to have your final guest list written up by at least 9 months before your wedding date. Save the date cards aren’t an absolute must, but they’re a helpful way to give family and friends a heads up and give them time to clear their schedules. It will also give anyone who can’t attend a chance to let you know well ahead of the wedding.  If you’re having a destination wedding or planning your wedding at a time when it might be hard for many people to attend (such as during a major holiday), try to send out save-the-dates 9 months to a year in advance. Do a search online for fun and creative save-the-date ideas, like custom magnets or buttons. If you have a wedding website, you can put the address on your save-the-dates. Once the wedding is about 2 months away, send out invitations to all the people on your guest list. Make sure you include the place, date, and time of the ceremony and reception, as well as the names of the people you are inviting.  If you don’t have a big budget for wedding invitations, you can save money and add a personal touch by making your own. Your invitations should also include RSVP cards and additional important information, such as dress code and menu options (if applicable). As you receive RSVPs, keep track of them on your guest list.
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Reach out to people you’d like in your wedding party Finalize your guest list. Send out save-the-date cards 6 to 8 months in advance. Follow up with formal invitations 8 weeks before the wedding.