In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: At first, your spirulina colony will seem thin, but over time it will thicken and expand in size. Most of the time, you won’t have to do anything to your colony other than let it grow!  If your colony doesn’t seem to be growing well, test the pH of your tank, which should be around 10 when the spirulina is harvestable. If the pH is off, you may need to add more mineral “food.” You can find pH test strips at aquarium supply stores or online. Your spirulina will need oxygen to thrive. Some growers will use an aquarium pump to ensure a supply of oxygen, but this isn’t strictly necessary. To help air get into the water of your tank, you can simply stir the medium occasionally. Once your spirulina is thriving, you can start taking some out to consume. All you have to do is scoop some out! Most people find that about a spoonful of spirulina at a time is enough if you are consuming it fresh. Place the spirulina  you took from your tank onto the cloth. Hold it over a sink or bowl and gently squeeze out the excess water. You’ll be left with a thick green paste. Use this fresh spirulina in smoothies, top your favorite foods with it, or enjoy it all by itself! Each time you take some spirulina out of your tank, make sure to add a bit of the mineral mixture back in, in about equal measure. For instance, if you tank out a tablespoon of spirulina, add about a tablespoon of the medium back in.
Summary: Watch your spirulina colony grow. Agitate the tank occasionally. Harvest your spirulina after about 3-6 weeks. Filter your spirulina through a fine cloth. Replenish the spirulina colony's food.

One of the easiest ways to bargain shop for food is to simply make a menu for yourself each week. Then, try to stick to purchasing food items off your menu.  Include ingredients you'll need to make dinner each night. Try to keep it simple, like grilling up some chicken and vegetables.  You should also plan for breakfast, lunches, and snacks. This way, you'll avoid the temptation to eat out for your lunch break. Incorporate sales items into your meal planning. If a particular item is on sale that week, consider making a meal with this item. Watch for ads in the local paper and online to see what will be offered for a discount price. You can also look for substitutes that are on sale. For example, say you're making a soup that requires chicken broth. If vegetable broth is on sale, consider buying that and substituting it for chicken broth. Swap out ingredients for discounted items whenever possible. There are certain items you may be better of buying at dollar stores or drug stores. Milk, for example, is generally cheaper at a drug store or gas station than at a grocery store. Non-food items you may frequently purchase at the grocery store, like toilet paper and paper towels, can be bought for cheap at a dollar store. If a non-perishable item goes on sale, buy it in bulk. If you see cereal is marked way down, for example, stock up on 10 boxes or so while you have the chance. If items will take awhile to expire, it makes sense to buy them in bulk when they're on sale rather than paying full price for a replacement in a week. Many stores offer 10 for $10 sales, but be wary when you see items marked like this. This is often a trick to get you to spend unnecessarily. These sales are often not particularly good deals. If an item is normally 90 cents, a 10 for $10 sale isn't really a steal. When you incorporate sales tax on the original price, you're paying around the same amount.
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One-sentence summary -- Create a menu. Plan meals around sales items. Buy certain items from dollar stores or drug stores. Buy certain sales items in bulk. Be careful with 10 for $10 sales.

Problem: Article: If your loved one hasn’t been washing frequently enough, it’s likely they don’t feel the need to because they aren’t going out or seeing people regularly. You can give them an extra incentive to bathe by encouraging them to make plans. Go beyond simply suggesting things to do, and mark out specific plans with them on a calendar. Outings and activities that are easy arrange include lunch with friends or family, going to the movies or a musical performance, or a trip to the park. Even if they prefer to wash themselves, it’s safest to supervise your loved one for at least the first couple of washing sessions. Stress that you only want to be there to set things up and ensure safety, with the possibility of letting them wash on their own after making sure they feel safe.  If you do help the person bathe, then try using tactful questions to help them with the bathing process. For example, you might ask things like, what kind of soap do you prefer? Do you need a washcloth? Is the water warm enough? You can also make tactful suggestions during the bathing process, such as, “Here’s the soap for washing your body.” Or, “I’m going to hand you the shampoo next so you can wash your hair.” Instead of asking whether or not they want to bathe, pose your questions in a way that assumes they want to. Avoid yes or no questions, such as "Do you want to bathe or not?"--in addition to coming off as testy, this omits the assumption that more bathing should be done. For example, you can ask “When should I come back to help you with your bath?” or “What time of the day suits you best for showering?” Depending on your relationship with the person, they may feel awkward about your helping them with such a private routine. If the person is living with a spouse or partner, first suggest that the spouse or partner help them bathe. If the pair seem open to this, begin by discussing and establishing a routine with both of them. Mark the washing days (at least two per week) on the calendar. If the person can’t bathe alone and is uncomfortable with a family member helping out, hiring a caregiver for home visits is the best option. These services are widely available in most communities. Search your directory or the internet for “In-Home Health Provider” or “Home Health Care.” Schedule a bathing session for at least twice a week, marking it on a calendar that is easily visible (attached to the refrigerator, hanging on a wall in the kitchen).  The idea of an unfamiliar person helping them to wash could be worrisome. Assure them that the caregiver is a professional, and is specifically trained to help people take care of themselves. Regardless of who helps with washing, remind the loved one that bathing can be a pleasant, refreshing experience and is important to staying healthy. Whether it’s you, a spouse, or a caregiver who will be helping, putting washing times on the calendar will help the loved one to improve their memory, and get a better sense of the week’s activities. When you or the caregiver arrives, it’s “bath time,” an event as expected and routine as dinnertime or bedtime. If you’re not the one helping with washing, either ask the spouse or partner whether the schedule is being followed, or call the in-home agency to make sure the treatment is running smoothly.  If the person is washing themselves, an easy way to make sure they’re using the bath regularly is to check the soap bar size and body wash / shampoo bottle levels to see whether they’ve been used. Since you’ve already completed the difficult task of asking them about hygiene, it should be easier at this point to casually ask whether they’ve been keeping to the new bathing schedule you’d agreed on. It’s possible that your loved one will refuse to bathe, despite repeated attempts on your part to explain the benefits and to offer to help. In this case, consult a family doctor, and ask about medications that are designed to ease resistance to care.
Summary:
Give them an incentive to wash. Offer to help them wash. Ask suggestive questions to arrange a washing time. Arrange for help with washing. Schedule a caregiver. Set a regular washing schedule. Check in to make sure that washing is taking place as planned. Consult a doctor if you meet resistance.