To create pin curls, you must start with evenly damp hair. Although you can just spray your hair to wet it, washing it will give you a clean slate and your curls will last for longer.  Towel dry hair after your wash to remove excess water. If you have very thick hair, give a little time for your hair to air-dry before creating the curls. You may need to mist the ends lightly to get even dampness in this case. The goal is to have your hair completely dry before removing the pins, so if you feel it is too wet let it dry a bit first. This goes even if you hair is not incredibly thick. You can also apply a setting lotion or thin styling gel to help the curls hold. This will prevent your hair from becoming frizzy and any of the pins from coming loose.  Try using a cotton scarf or bandana, so that it will absorb some of the moisture from your hair. This will also reduce the static cling created from the friction of the scarf on your hair. If you put your pin curls in at night, sleep with the scarf in. Make sure that it is secure enough that it won’t slip from your head while you snooze. It is easiest to create your pin curls at night before you go to bed and then sleep on them. You can also just sit around and wait for them to dry. Regardless of when you set your curls, be sure that your hair is completely dry before you remove the pins.  Avoid using a hair-dryer on your pin-curls, as it will make your hair frizzier and lose its curl. If you’re in a hurry,  use a diffuser on your dryer to minimize frizz. Make sure the dryer is on the lowest setting.  If your hair is still damp, give it more time to air dry. Test one of your curls to see if it is dry enough. Remove the pins from the single curl, and unravel your hair. Check to verify that the entire strand is dry. If it is, your pin curls are ready.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash your hair. Wrap your head in a scarf or bandana. Wait several hours.


If your body is properly hydrated, you’re less likely to become constipated and develop fissures as a result. You should be drink at least 2 US quarts (2,000 ml) (8 cups) of water each day. You can drink more than that, if you like. Fiber and leafy greens will help keep your digestive system healthy, which in turn prevents hard stools. This can help prevent fissures. Good sources of fiber include whole fruits, vegetables, and beans. Eat leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and cabbage. Delaying a bowel movement can cause constipation or make it harder for you to go later. That in turn can cause fissures. So as soon as you feel the urge to go coming on, go! Because constipation can cause fissures, taking foods out of your diet that can cause constipation can help prevent fissures. Cut out cheese and other dairy products, chocolate, and fried foods. It can also help to cut back on red meat. Getting 30 minutes of exercise in each day can help prevent fissures. Regular physical activity promotes regular bowel movements, which can prevent fissures.
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One-sentence summary -- Drink more water. Incorporate more fiber and leafy greens in your diet. Don’t delay going to the bathroom when you feel the urge. Avoid foods that cause constipation. Exercise regularly.


To finish the natto, you’ll need to warm the beans in the oven for several hours. Set the temperature to 200°F (93°C) and allow it to preheat fully. If your oven temperature doesn’t go as low as 200°F (93°C), use the lowest heat setting possible. You can even go as low as 100°F (38°C) if possible. Use a sterilized spoon to add a thin layer of beans to the bottom of 3 to 4 oven-safe glass jar. If any of the beans fall onto the counter or table during the transfer, discard them.  Make sure that the jars you use have lids. Sterilize the jars in boiling water before filling them. When the beans are in the jars, place a piece of sterilized cheesecloth over each one. Next, place the lids on the jars, closing them tightly. Once they’re closed, place the covered jars in the preheated oven. Allow the beans to ferment in the oven for 22 to 24 hours. You can also place the jars in a food dehydrator to ferment the beans. When the beans are finished fermenting, remove the jars from the oven. Let them cool for at least two hours. Once the beans are cooled, remove the lids from the jars and discard the cheesecloth. Replace the lids on the jars so they’re tightly closed once more. When the jars are recovered, place them in the refrigerator. Let them chill at least overnight or up to 3 to 4 days. Natto are often served as part of a Japanese breakfast. It can also be incorporated into your meals in other interesting ways.
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One-sentence summary -- Preheat the oven. Add the beans to oven-safe jars. Cover the jars with cheesecloth and the lids. Place in the oven to ferment for 24 hours. Allow the natto to cool. Remove the cheesecloth and recover the jars with lids. Refrigerate the natto overnight.


Bulbs are abundant but have a relatively short growing season. They look beautiful outside, or you could cut them for an indoor bouquet that will last a few days in a vase of water. Many varieties of bulbs grow for several years in a row. Rest up, because in 2-3 years, it will be time to plant new bulbs once again! To promote annual growth, fertilize the bulbs after their first year in the ground. Use specially made bulb fertilizer and follow the bulb fertilizer package directions. You can also work cow manure into the soil, or sprinkle it over the flower bed.
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Let them grow or cut them to enjoy indoors. Enjoy them again next year.