You can buy one from a store, or you can make some space on your bathroom counter. Look for something with drawers to store away items you don't use often or items that need to be kept out of light. Some products, such as anti-aging creams, deteriorate when they come in contact with sunlight.  Old desks make great bases for vanities! Thrift shops and garage sales are great places to piece up vanities at decent prices. Don't worry about the color; you can always repaint it! Can't find anything? Get two sets of drawers that are the same height, and place them 2 to 3 feet (60.96 to 91.44 centimeters) apart. Place a matching tabletop over them and secure with industrial-strength glue. If you bought a piece of furniture at a thrift shop of garage sale, it might need a fresh coat of paint. You can repaint an old vanity using interior paint or spray paint following these easy steps:  Take the vanity apart and take the pieces outside or into a well-ventilated area. Lightly sand the vanity down and wipe the dust off with a damp cloth. Apply a coat of primer and wait for it to dry. Apply 2 to 3 coats of paint. Wait at least 20 minutes before applying each coat. Take the pieces back inside and re-assemble the vanity. Add new knobs, if desired. You can use glass, Plexiglas/acrylic, or even mirror. Make sure that it is the right size for your table, or have a framing shop trim it down for you. A simple, cushioned stool would be ideal, but an upholstered chair or stool will be the most luxurious. You can also use a simple chair if you don't care for fancy tings. If the chair does not have a cushion, but you want it to be more comfortable, you can always buy a small cushion for it. When buying an upholstered chair or stool, choose one that matches your decor.

Summary: Choose your vanity. Repaint the vanity, if desired. Consider adding a smooth top onto your vanity if it does not already have one to make clean-up easier. Find some comfortable seating.


These can be found at supermarkets, home outfitters stores, or anywhere that sells kitchenware. All of these ingredients are classic for battling sore throats and colds. You'll need:  The juice of 1 large lemon 2-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons of honey 2 teabags of Chamomile tea 2 and 1/2 cups of boiling water In a heat-proof bowl, mix the lemon juice, ginger, honey, and chamomile tea bags. Pour boiling water over top of the tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes. You can use a strainer to do this so your don't burn your hands. Let rest until water has slightly cooled. Stop about 1/2 an inch from the top and insert the popsicle stick. Then put the mould in the freezer. Freezing will take 6-8 hours. . When removing the popsicle from the mold, dip the molds in hot water for about 5 seconds to make pulling out the popsicle easier.

Summary: Make sure you have popsicle moulds and sticks. Gather ingredients. Combine all ingredients except for the water. Remove tea bags and ginger pieces. Pour into popsicle moulds. Enjoy your homemade popsicle!


Use a quality water conditioner such as Seachem Prime before putting fresh tap water in the tank. The chlorine and chloramines in standard tap water can harm bettas, as well as kill off all that beneficial bacteria housed in the filter. Older sources may suggest aging the water (standing it for a time) but it's best to use a water conditioner, as aged water removes chlorine but not chloramine and heavy metals. Use a master freshwater test kit to ensure that your tank is completely cycled before adding your betta! The parameters should be: ammonia 0 ppm, nitrite 0ppm, nitrate <20 ppm, and around 7 pH. It is a not a good idea to use distilled bottled water because this deprives your betta of necessary minerals and is not fish 'safe'. Treated tap water is both a cheaper and better alternative. If the tank is without a top cover, fill it about 80% high to ensure your fish won't leap out. Bettas are very active and can jump over 3 inches/7.5cm when motivated! However, bettas usually won't be trying to escape if they're comfortable in their home.

Summary: Prepare the water. Fill the betta's tank.


One tried and true approach to dealing with racists is not dealing with them. Don’t give the person any of more of your attention. Keep walking, working, or doing whatever you were doing. They’ll get the message. While some people make racist remarks simply out of ignorance, others do so out of hatred. If at any time you don’t feel safe around a racist, ignoring them is the best bet. Don’t say anything. Get yourself to a safe place where others are present, such as a restaurant or public building. If a racial remark happens at your school or work, you can tell someone in charge. This ensures that others in authority are aware of potential racists. It also helps you create a record of the incident in case there are issues in the future.  You might go to a teacher, guidance counselor, or supervisor and say, "I was called a racist name and I'd like to report it." Tell the person, in detail, what happened. Keep in mind that they may not do anything about the initial incident. But, be sure to report any further incidences to them. If they don't act, reach out to someone else in charge, such as their supervisor. If the person who called you a racist name is someone in authority (such as an employer, business owner, or teacher), you may need to take legal action due to discrimination.
Summary: Ignore them and their comment. Get to a safe place. Report them to a superior. Know when to take legal action.