You'll need to know the full name of the honoree, their date of birth, and home address. You should also verify whether the honoree is a veteran or not. This  line can be reached at (202)456-1414. When you reach the switchboard, ask for the Greetings Department. Wait patiently until you are connected with the Greetings Department. In some cases, you may have to wait some time before an operator is available to take your call. The recording should explain the requirements for receiving a letter from the Greetings Department. After that, submit your request in the fashion described by the recording. Include:  Your name, address, and phone number The date of birth, name, and address of the honoree If you've had difficulty making a phone request for a birthday card from the president, you may have better luck with an online or snail mail request. Just like the other methods for requesting a birthday card, be sure to make the call 6 to 8 weeks before the birthday.

Summary: Gather information about the person and their birthday. Call the White House comments line. Follow the directions of the recording. Make an online or snail mail request if necessary.


Water ionizers attach to your faucet and are very user friendly. The water becomes electrically enhanced (ionized) because the ionizer runs it over positive and negative electrodes. Doing this separates the water into alkalized water and acidic water. The alkalized water makes up about 70% of the produced water and can be used for drinking. Don’t just discard the acidic water. Acidic water can kill many types of bacteria. You can use it for washing your body, killing some of the bacteria living on your skin. These filters are easily transportable and cheaper than buying an electric ionizer. They work in a similar fashion to a normal filter. Pour water into the filter and let it sit for three to five minutes. While you are waiting, the water is being sent through a series of filters. Once it passes through the filters, it sits in a pool of alkalizing minerals. These filters can often be found with the kitchen appliances in home stores. This type of filter is known as a hyperfilter, and it uses an especially fine membrane for filtration. The delicacy of the filter allows it to capture more elements than regular water filters, which ultimately alkalizes the water more completely. These filters can be purchased at local home improvement or hardware stores and are located alongside traditional water filters. Water distillers boil the water put into them, destroying the bacteria and other impurities that may be found in your tap water. Water distillers can make your water slightly more alkaline, but to really alkalize your water, add pH drops to your newly purified water. Water distillers range in price and size. They can be found alongside other kitchen appliances.

Summary: Buy a water ionizer. Purchase an ionizing water filter. Buy a reverse osmosis water filter. Use a normal water distiller and add pH drops.


You can buy grass plugs from most garden centers or plant nurseries. While waiting to plant your grass plugs, water them daily to keep them moist and healthy.  Plant your grass plugs as soon as possible after buying them to help them thrive in their new environment. Buy approximately 1 plug per square foot (or 3 per square meter). Set each grass plug on the ground above where you want to plant them. Give each grass plug about 6 inches (15 cm) of space to prevent the plugs' root systems from overcrowding each other.  This will help you plan how many holes you'll need to dig and decide whether you'll need more grass plugs. Positioning the grass plugs in a diamond or checkerboard pattern is generally best for spacing. Using a shovel or hoe, hand-till the soil to a depth of about 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in). Repeat this process for the soil directly below each spot that you're planting a grass plug. Loosening the soil helps the grass get nutrients from the ground more easily while the roots grow. After loosening the soil, wet the ground with a hose or watering can. Stop watering when the soil looks damp—it should be moist, but not waterlogged.  Watering the soil helps further loosen the ground and create a hospitable environment for the grass plugs. Dipping the grass plugs in a container of water before planting them can also help the rots adapt to the soil.

Summary: Purchase fresh grass plugs for your yard. Space the grass plugs about 6 inches (15 cm) apart. Loosen the soil with a shovel or hoe. Water the ground before planting the grass plugs.


If you have an angular face with wide cheekbones, then you most likely have a diamond shaped face. Wearing a hat with a smaller brim and pinched crown like a fedora or trilby hat may be good options for you. An oblong face is longer than it is wide. Most people with oval faces also possess a round chin. Wear Fedoras with wider brims or western hats to pull attention off the length of your face. Avoid hats that have narrow brims. If your face is as long as it is broad then you have a round face. Try on asymmetrical hats because they create contrast with your symmetrical face. Hats with a high crown and peaked or a slanted brim look best on you. Avoid hats with tall rounded crowns or a rounded brim because it will bring attention to the roundness of your face. If you have wide cheekbones and a large jaw, then you probably have a square face. Wear larger floppy hats like the Derby hat, or choose a hat that has rounded curves and edges like a bowler. Wearing a hat with a prominent crown can make your head look longer.
Summary: Choose a hat with a smaller brim if you have a diamond shaped face. Wear hats with larger brims if you have an oblong face. Choose a pointed hat if you have a round face. Choose a hat that has curves if you have a square face.