Instead of water, add 3 bottles of ale or beer to the pot. Drop in 6 lemon halves, as well as a head of garlic split in half. Let it come to a boil, and boil the crab for 5 minutes before removing it with tongs. Discard the beer, lemon, and garlic when you're done. You can add sliced lemons or even a few sliced oranges or limes to the pot before you start boiling it. Just cut the citrus in half or quarters, and throw it in the pot as-is. Aim for 1-2 citrus fruits per 1 pound (0.45 kg) of crab. Make sure to wash the citrus thoroughly before throwing it in the pot. You can purchase crab or shrimp boil seasoning in the store. Then, just toss it in before you get the water boiling. This seasoning works especially well if you want to boil potatoes, corn, and sausage before throwing in the crab. Make your own crab boil seasoning with 8 bay leaves, 3 tablespoons (16 g) of coriander seeds, 4 tablespoons (22 g) of mustard seeds, 2 tablespoons (11 g), of whole allspice, 1 teaspoon (2 g) of whole cloves, 2 tablespoons (13 g) of dill seeds, and 1 tablespoon (5 g) of crushed red pepper flakes. Use the whole amount for 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of crabs or a combination of crabs and other food. Bay leaves are a fairly common spice for crab. Add 2-3 leaves before the water starts to boil. You can also throw in 10-20 whole peppercorns for a bit of added kick. You can add these in addition to other seasonings.

Summary: Replace the water with beer, lemon, and garlic. Add citrus to the water. Use crab boil or cajun seasoning. Throw in a couple of bay leaves and a handful of black peppercorns.


A Linux-based OS is a potential solution, but may require assistance from a paid technician. A Windows-based OS may have a higher initial cost, but comes with a suite of programs from the Microsoft Windows family which not only comes with the operating system, but has the added benefit of customer support in case you run into complications with their applications. The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, allows processes to be performed on the server. With virtual machines they can make use of different cores, even a CPU with a higher clock speed  will not be able to perform as many tasks if there are fewer cores to work with. RAM (Random Access Memory) stores information for running programs. You will be able to run more virtual machines with additional RAM as they require a fixed amount that is dedicated for that one machine. You will need a hard drive to be able to store the information for the server as well as the virtual machines running on the server . Going for hard drives with high storage, or using a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) device allows you to combine hard drives to treat it as one huge storage device. This will be the main operating system for the server where you will be able to manage all applications and virtual machines for your server.

Summary: Choose an operating system that works best for you. Decide the amount of cores and speed of the CPU. Determine what speed and type of RAM to use. Choose a storage solution for storing the data in. Install an operating system to your host machine.


Repetition will also help to reinforce the days of the week. Try to work what day it is into your conversations and talk about other days of the week in conversations with your child. For example, you could say something like, “Today is Thursday, so we will go to the grocery store and get our groceries for the week.” Or you could say, “Tomorrow is Friday, so we will have pizza for dinner! We have pizza for dinner every Friday.”

Summary: Mention days of the week in conversations with your child.


Outside, create an enclosure or fenced in area for them to play in. You can use a wire fence or cage, as long as it doesn't leave gaps that your guinea pigs can escape through. Guinea pigs can't stand too much heat, so make sure you keep them cool when they go outside. For one, you should always provide them with shade, so they can cool down. In addition, only let them out during cooler times of the day in the summer. Guinea pigs prefer temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. While they can stand a bit more variation, you don't want to go too much colder or warmer. Damp grass can give your pig a chill, and that's not good for them. Also, make sure you aren't setting them down on grass that has been sprayed with insecticides or other chemicals, as that can be damaging for your guinea pig. Once again, you want to be sure to always provide your guinea pig with food and water. Water is especially important when your guinea pig is outside because it can easily get dehydrated when it is warm out. Guinea pigs love to chew on any plant in their vicinity, which is fine when they're munching on grass. However, some plants are poisonous to guinea pigs, so you want to make sure they don't have access to those.  Use a database like Cornell's http://poisonousplants.ansci.cornell.edu/index.html to look up poisonous plants in your area. Many common plants like daisies and buttercups are poisonous to guinea pigs. If you keep your guinea pigs just on grass without weeds, you should be fine. You do not want to leave your guinea pig unattended outside. For one, if your enclosure doesn't have a roof, your guinea pig could easily be carried off by a predator. It could even happen if your enclosure does have a roof.  In addition, you want to make sure your guinea pigs don't wriggle out and escape. Also, because guinea pigs are susceptible to heat stroke, you want to keep an eye on them while outside. Signs of heatstroke include lethargy, a limp body, trouble breathing, a rapid pulse, and a wet chin. Your guinea pig may also feel hot to the touch. Check the ears to see if they feel extra warm. If you notice signs of heatstroke, bring the guinea pig indoors. Use tepid water (not cold because it can cause shock) to dab around the ears and feet. You can even dip its feet in water. Once the guinea pig seems cooler, take it to the vet.
Summary: Place them in an enclosure. Keep your guinea pigs cool. Don't let them go out on damp grass. Provide food and water. Check for poisonous plants. Stay outside.