Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick a safe location with lots of hiding spots to have the scavenger hunt. Pick a theme for your scavenger hunt to add a personal touch. Make a list of the items to find during your scavenger hunt. Write each clue on index cards to use throughout the game. Hide your items with their clue in a variety of places. Pick out a prize for the winning team before you play.

Answer: You can play Scavenger Hunt indoors or outdoors. Pick a spot without any sharp or pointy objects to prevent injury. If you can, choose a place with a lot of small hiding spaces or nooks and crannies where you can hide items easily.  Great places for Scavenger Hunts include your backyard or a local state park, for instance. If you are planning Scavenger Hunt for children, ensure there is adult supervision throughout the area. Choosing a theme is a great idea if you are playing Scavenger Hunt at a birthday party, for instance. You can use any theme you’d like, such as a Pirate treasure hunt or an Easter-themed egg hunt. Choose items to find that fit your theme, and pick a prize that is related to the motif as well. For instance, if you are throwing a Pirate birthday party, you can hide clues like plastic gold coins, a ship in a bottle, a stuffed parrot toy, or a small treasure box. You can also write clues as if you are a pirate and say “Arg!” Pick 5-15 or so objects you want the players to find throughout the scavenger hunt. These can be any household items, like a spoon, action figure, or markers, for example. Write down all of the items to keep track of the items players find and what items are still missing. Pick what order you want the players to find the items in and what kind of hint you want to provide. Complete 2 notecards for each clue, 1 for each team. Tailor your clues to the age of your players, and vary the types of clues used. You can write a brief riddle, draw a diagram, or suggest what the item is used for. For example, if you are hiding a fake gold coin, write something like, “Fill your treasure box with me to bask in the riches of the sea!” You can also draw a piggy bank or detail the area where you hid the item. Once you write out the clues, place the item in a hidden spot throughout your Scavenger Hunt area. Be sure to include the clue to the next item while hiding the treasure. It is fun to hide some items in easy-to-find spots and others in more difficult or secluded hiding places.  For some easy hiding spots, try placing the item at the bottom of a bushy shrub, behind a lawn decoration, or under a doormat. For more difficult hiding places, place the item high in a tree branch, inside of a dog house, or on top of a bird feeder. To attach the clue securely, you can place the index card underneath a heavy item, or use a rock to hold it down. If you are hiding an item with an opening such as a pocket or folder, put the clue inside. You can fold it up if it is helpful. You can use anything you’d like as the prize, and it’s helpful to consider the age of the players when you make your decision. Some helpful ideas include candy, cash, or gift certificates. If using a theme with the Scavenger Hunt, you can pick a prize to reflect the motif of the game.  For example, if you are playing Scavenger Hunt with a group of 1st graders, offer a small toy or sweet treat as the price. If you are playing with teenagers, consider offering movie tickets for the group as the prize. A great idea if playing with adults includes a basket of goodies or a gift certificate to a local restaurant.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply this treatment during the fall. Mix an appropriate herbicide solution. Cut down the privet. Paint the privet with the herbicide solution. Reapply only if necessary.

Answer: While this treatment can be effective throughout different seasons, it is usually easiest to apply it during the late fall, after most foliage has died off. Do not use the cut-and-paint method during early spring. Privet sap flows upward at that time of year, so the exposed stump will quickly become damp and sticky after you cut it, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the herbicide. Herbicides made with glyphosate or triclopyr amine are best. Mix either herbicide with water to form an appropriate solution.  When using glyphosate, choose a concentrate with 41 percent or higher. When using triclopyr amine, choose a concentrate with 44 percent or higher. For either glyphosate or triclopyr amine, combine 32 fluid ounces (945 ml) with enough water to make 1 gallon (4 L) of prepared solution. If you'll need to postpone chemical treatment after performing the cutting, you should use 26 fluid ounces (770 ml) of a triclopyr ester herbicide mixed with enough diesel or bark oil to create 1 gallon (4 L) of solution. Cut down the privet stem, leaving only a short stump. Remove any sawdust from the site before continuing.  Any cut you make should lie beneath the lowest branch of the stem. Cuts lying at ground level are best, but the process should still work as long as the stump is low and there are no branches left on the remains. If the privet is larger than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter, you may need to drill holes into the stump to improve the effectiveness of the herbicide. Use a 10 mm drill bit to create downward holes in the cut surface, spacing them 4 inches (10 cm) apart. For the best results, you should immediately paint or spray the cut area with your prepared herbicide solution.   One of the easiest ways to apply the solution is with a spray bottle. Cover the entire cut area until it becomes moist, but do not allow the herbicide to drip off and form a puddle around the stump. Herbicide application should usually be performed within minutes of the cutting procedure. If you cannot do so, apply an appropriate triclopyr ester solution within two or three weeks of cutting. If done correctly, every treated privet stem should die off, making a second application unnecessary in most cases. If the privet does not die off within one or two months, however, you can attempt to reapply the herbicide solution following the same procedure.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be assertive Locate a place that makes you feel safe and at peace. Unplug from your phone Take a walk in nature. Go on a solo vacation.

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. If you are surrounded by people, it will be necessary for you to speak up in order to manage stress and overwhelm. Some introverts may be able to relate to your unique needs. However, not everyone—introverts and extroverts included—will understand how you function at your best. That’s why you have to tell them. If a parent, coworker, or friend is overwhelming you or making your stress worse, say “I really need to be alone right now so I can think” or “I’d appreciate it if you gave me some time to collect my thoughts.” It’s a good idea to have a handful of places you can go to in a pinch. For example, at work you might go outside, to a bathroom, or into an empty office. When you start feeling stressed out, get some distance from your usual environment and the people in it that may be contributing to your stress.  If you are at work or school, go in an empty office or class room, plug in your headphone and do some  deep breathing exercises. If you are at home, you sanctuary may be in your bed or snuggled up on the couch with your dog. Retreat to this place for a short while and recharge. or the internet. In the age of technology, everyone is connected around the clock. If this nonstop connection of emails, app notifications, and social media friend requests is contributing to your stress, take a break from it for a few hours or a few days. There are a host of benefits that come with unplugging from technology.  These benefits include getting better sleep, feeling more present in the moment, reducing pain symptoms, increasing productivity, and improving memory retention and mood.  If you've never unplugged before, simply choose a full day or a few hours to do it. Let's say you start on Saturday at 8pm and unplug until Sunday at 8pm. Let friends and family know what you are doing in advance so that they don't worry when you don't answer calls or texts. Get away with just your thoughts by escaping into the natural world. Being outdoors can provide much-needed healing and quiet from the over-stimulation you may receive in the modern world. Go for a hike. Sit out near the lake. Take your dog walking around the neighborhood for some fresh air. Research shows that your mood is significantly benefited by spending time in nature. Studies have shown that people who are depressed, stressed, or anxious transform into states of calm and balance after regularly being in natural environments. So, maximize from these benefits by scheduling in a weekly nature break to fend off stress before it gets out of control. Are you suffering from chronic stress and could really use an extended period to rest and rejuvenate? Get some R&R by traveling on your own. If you enjoy going to new places and experiencing new environments, you will likely feel replenished by getting away from it all and going on a solo adventure.  Book a flight to a faraway destination that you’ve always wanted to go to but didn’t because friends or family weren’t interested. Or, gas up your vehicle and go on a road trip to see various major landmarks. Just be sure to use safe practices when traveling alone, such as not venturing too far away from your hotel at night, not exposing your cash, and listening to your gut when someone makes you uncomfortable. Millions of people travel the world alone each year—so can you!