This will prepare you for the performance-oriented nature of spelling bees. It can be easy to lose your train of thought when you are nervous, so if you have trouble speaking in public this tactic is especially important. Speaking out loud, even if someone is not present, is important as well. Learn the sound of your own voice as you spell, and you will become more confident in your abilities. Have a friend or family member quiz you on words they think of themselves, every so often. This will keep your mind alert and test your ability to use root-identification and pronunciation to spell words you may not already know. This will help you know what to expect at your own spelling bee. Friends and family members may notice things that you won’t, so bringing an extra set of eyes and ears with you can be a boon to observing the bee in action.   If you cannot attend a bee, there are plenty of videos of them on the internet. When you study too hard, you will find yourself drifting off to sleep or getting bored. Be sure to stretch, talk to friends, or go for a quick walk in between long bouts of studying.

Summary: Practice spelling in front of a friend or family member. Have a friend try out unfamiliar words. Attend a spelling bee with someone. Take a break every 30 minutes.


A studded leather bracelet requires strips of tooled leather, assorted studs, an x-acto knife, a hammer, a snap-on clasp, and scissors. Wrap the leather strip around your wrist, and add an additional inch to the measurement. Use the scissors to cut the strip to length, and cut off the corners to round off the ends. Take your studs and arrange them how you like over the leather bracelet. When you've gotten them just where you want them to be, gently poke the leather with the prongs from the stud. Doing this will not pierce the leather, but leave a small indent. Use the x-acto knife to cut small slits where the prongs indented the leather. These cuts need only be wide enough for the prongs to be inserted through; cutting them too wide will show up on the finished project. Slide each of the studs through the slits you have cut. The prongs will stick out the back end. Twist them around just how you like them before securing them in place. Flip the leather strip over and use your hammer to bend down the prongs. If there are two prongs on the back of each stud, hammer them down in opposite directions. To create the clasp, add the snap-on buttons to either end of the bracelet. These may have prongs that can be slid through the leather and hammered down like the studs, or they may need to be glued in place. Use the snaps to secure the bracelet on your wrist. Adjust any studs that may have gotten twisted around or moved out of place. Your bracelet is finished! Show off your new style by making several and stacking them.

Summary: Get all your supplies. Measure and cut the leather. Place the studs. Cut slits for the studs. Add the studs. Bend down the prongs. Add the buttons. Try on your bracelet.


Purchase a few face masks or make one, and give yourself a steam facial.  Boil some water until steam rises. Then lean over the bowl and place a towel over your head. Once your pores are open, put on the face mask. To set the spa mood, burn a candle, put on some soft music and change into a bathrobe. Soak your feet in a tub of water in preparation for a pedicure. Then, give yourself a manicure and pedicure. Lounging at home is one of the best times to try a new hairstyle or do some regular body maintenance and upkeep. Listen to some music while you do your routine. Shave, Wax. Dye your hair. Try new make-up and makeup techniques.  Play dress up. Mix and match your own clothes to create new outfits. Match shirts and shoes with items that you don’t normally wear together to create new outfits. Give yourself a makeover by changing your hair, makeup and clothing style. Marathon a television series that you have been meaning to watch, but haven’t had the time to do so. Have a movie night or a movie day. Buy your favorite snacks and drinks, and catch up on recorded shows.

Summary: Set up a home spa. Take a long bubble bath with bath bombs, bath oils, sea salts or whatever else suits your fancy. Groom yourself. Watch TV.


It can be found on the first home page of your device.  You may need to tap the "Home button" to return your device quickly to this screen. If you are using an iPod touch, you will need to have a network connection. Your device will attempt to find your current location using the Location Services. This will be the first entry in the Weather app. You can tap any location in your weather list for more details and a forecast. Tap the "List" button to return to the location list.  You can search by city, zip code, or airport.
Summary: Tap the "Weather" app to open it. Look at your local weather. Tap a location for more details. Tap the "+" button to add another location. Search for a location.