Put your sheets, pillowcases, and blankets through the wash once a week. Wash them in water that is at least 130 °F (54 °C). Cooler temperatures will not kill off the mites.  If you own bedding that cannot be washed hot, put it in the dryer for 15 minutes at 130 °F (54 °C) or higher to kill the mites. Dry your bed linen in the dryer. Dust and pollen land on line-dried sheets. Clean comforters and pillows 2-4 times a year. Buy dust-proof, or "allergen-impermeable," covers that zip to completely seal your pillows and mattress. Opt for mattress covers that will encompass your entire bed, including your box spring. Get covers for your pillows and for your comforter as well. Clean your covers as specified by the manufacturer.  Covers made of non-porous fabrics such as vinyl or plastic tend to be cheaper, and are highly effective. However, they are likely to make your bed feel hot and stuffy. For an effective and breathable option, consider a microfiber polyester cover, a cotton cover with a laminated nylon layer, or even a very tightly woven cotton cover with a high thread count. If you have had the same pillows and mattress ever since you could remember, it's time to dispose of them. Replace your pillows every 5 years, and your mattress every 10 years.  Get rid of your mattress by trashing it or recycling it. To recycle your mattress, contact the manufacturer for help, or get in touch with your local recycling center. If your mattress and pillows are still in good shape, consider giving them to someone you know who isn't allergic to dust mites. Remember, dust mites are only a problem for people who are allergic to them. Latex pillows and mattresses are inhospitable to dust mites. Latex can be expensive, and not everyone finds it comfortable, so be sure to spend time testing it out in the store before you bring it home. If you don't like latex pillows, opt for wool or silk pillows, as these are less friendly to dust mites than cotton and down. Stuffed animals, decorative pillows and other fabric objects can become infested with dust mites. Launder what you have in hot water. Store these objects in another room, if possible, as any fabric in your room is liable to affect your allergy.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash your bedding with hot water weekly. Cover your mattress and bedding with dust-proof cases. Get rid of old bedding. Replace your old bedding with hypoallergenic options. Remove any excess objects from your bed.


Although you know you will include your child's handprint, what will you create from the handprint?  Animals, people, transportation?  The possibilities are endless. Sketch out each letter and how you will create it with the child's handprint. Make a plan for how each tile will appear.  Use a pencil and sketch out each design and add your child's “handprint” by just sketching it at first so you can see how it will appear. You could do all white tiles with bright colored paint or you could use colored tiles, black tiles and reverse white or bright colored paint.  Consider how you plan to display the tiles when choosing your color scheme into consideration.  Take placement into consideration. If you are planning to display the tiles in a bathroom or main area of the home you will want to plan accordingly in order the match the overall tone of the room. Find the right suite of paints.  Select paint that is not only compatible on tile but matches the color of tile you selected and the room colors.
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One-sentence summary -- Plot what kind of alphabet will you create. Consider your color scheme.


When building your Boho Chic wardrobe, choose items made from natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, velvet, chiffon, silk, leather, suede, and fur.  You'll also want to choose items in natural tones and colors — for example, white, beige, brown, earthy reds and oranges, and dark greens. Note that wearing fur is considered by many to be cruel and unethical. If you like the look but don't want to wear real fur, there are many good faux fur clothing items available. Crocheted and lace dresses, tops, hats, and bags are staples of Boho Chic. Beads, fringe, and embroidery are also hugely popular, and can appear in your clothing and your accessories. Boho Chic clothing comes in many patterns: floral and avant-garde-style accents are popular, as are checks and ethnic-inspired prints. If you do experiment with fun patterns, be sure to pair them with relatively neutral items for a balanced outfit. A key ingredient in Boho Chic style is comfort — you'll see a lot of soft, loose-fitting, flowy clothes, often worn in layers.  Maxi dresses (full-length, usually loose-fitting dresses) are a great example of the flowy comfort common to Boho Chic. Cut-offs and a flowy white lace top paired with a long, beige knitted sweater is another example of a comfortable Boho Chic outfit. Not everything you wear has to be flowy — you can combine flowy shirts with fitted pants or skirts, or vice versa. Here's an example of an outfit you could wear in colder months, when the rain and snow make flowy dresses and skirts impractical:  Pair some faded, fitted light-blue jeans with a white chambray top and a big, knitted, neutral-toned sweater. Add interest to the outfit with a long silver-chain necklace punctuated by a pretty stone pendant — turquoise would work well. You could also combine this outfit with a colorful, jewel-toned scarf. For shoes, go with brown, tan, or beige ankle boots with a relatively low, chunky heel. (Think cowboy boot heels.) Ballet flats and ethnic-inspired sandals (i.e. Greek, Roman, or African) are the generally accepted staples of Boho Chic. For cooler weather, you can wear cowboy boots, ankle boots with thick heels, or high '70s-inspired boots.  Leather and suede are the preferred fabrics for shoes; natural shades such as beige, tan, and brown are recommended. If you're vegan, it's possible to buy convincing vegan “leather” versions of natural leather shoes. Bright colors are great for adding heat to your Boho Chic outfit; just make sure they're colors you would find in nature — for example, jewel tones like ruby red or sapphire blue, or the bright green-blue of a clear mountain lake. With all the patterns and layers available, building a Boho Chic outfit can be daunting. Avoid the temptation to wear all of your favourite things at once. You'll also want to avoid being too colourful: aim for mostly neutral tones plus one or two accent colors.  It's also important to consider textures. Wearing patterned pants with a lace top and a crocheted fringe vest would definitely be going overboard. Similarly If you're wearing a beaded top, it may be overkill to wear a bunch of beaded necklaces with it. If you're unsure of what sort of color combinations to use, an online search for “Boho Chic color combinations” will return a lot of creative suggestions. If you're curvier, look for items with more structure, as flowy items and layers can make you look bigger than you are. If you're thin and short, you may get lost in long, flowy layers; aim for shorter tops and/or skirts, slimmer fits, and shoes with heels.
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Choose clothing in natural tones and fabrics. Say yes to lace, crochet and other embellishments. Experiment with fun patterns. Think comfort. Combine fitted and flowy clothes. Wear shoes in natural shades and fabrics. Avoid neon. Don't go overboard. Dress for your body type.