Q: Stir some hot cocoa mix into hot milk or hot water and top with marshmallows. Make your favorite cookie recipe, or try some super-easy peanut butter cookies using 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 egg. Make paper snowflakes by folding a square piece of paper into smaller and smaller triangles, then cutting shapes into it and unfolding to see your design. Color in a coloring book, or make your own playdough or silly putty. Use chairs, couches, and tables as the sides of your fort to drape blankets over. Then stuff the inside of the fort with plenty of pillows, flashlights, games, and snacks. You could also go “indoor camping” by bringing sleeping bags into your blanket fort or a tent set up inside, and make s'mores over the kitchen stove or fireplace. Curl up and get into a new book or reread one of your favorites. Write in a journal or write a story or poem about snow. Have a movie marathon of all the movies in a series or movies by your favorite director. Or invite friends over and have a video game tournament. Get together with family or friends to play board games, card games, crosswords, or a jigsaw puzzle. Stay in your pajamas and pamper yourself by painting your nails, putting on a face mask, and soaking in the bath.
A: Make hot cocoa and cookies. Do some crafts. Make a blanket fort. Read and write. Watch movies or play video games. Play games and do puzzles. Have a spa day.

Q: " The word "nerd" was started on in 1954, by a young doctor by the name of Seuss, in a line that read, "A merkle, a nerd, and a seersucker too!" If you don't wish to defile nerddom by calling someone a nerd, you can also call them a "seersucker."  The general connotation is of an irritating, unattractive person who may be brilliant, but chooses to focus on non-social pursuits.  Another definition of "nerd" is a four-letter word with a six-figure income.
A: Uncover the origins of the word "nerd.

Q: The first thing you should do if you are retaining fluid is to see your doctor. Your doctor can perform a physical exam and tests to determine the cause of your fluid retention. There are many different conditions that can cause fluid retention including:  A heart condition, such as heart failure or cardiomyopathy Kidney failure Underactive thyroid Cirrhosis of the liver An issue with your lymphatic system Deep vein thrombosis Excess fat in your legs A burn or other type of injury Pregnancy Being overweight Being undernourished For women, it's not uncommon to experience some water retention in the days leading up to your period, due to hormonal shifts within the body. Birth-control medication can also cause fluid retention. So can any other type of medical hormonal treatment, including hormone replacement therapy.  If you're experiencing fluid retention leading up to your period, the retention will likely end shortly after your cycle has concluded. However, if the retention is uncomfortable or persistent, a doctor may prescribe you a diuretic. This pill will increase water processing through your body and let you pee out the fluid that you've retained. If your diet is healthy and you do not lead a sedentary lifestyle, your fluid retention could be a side effect of one or more medications you're currently taking. If your body continues to retain fluid for more than a few days, schedule an appointment and speak with your doctor regarding ways to reduce fluid retention as a medication side effect. Medications most likely to cause water retention include:  Antidepressants Chemo therapy medicine Some pain relievers High blood pressure medications Both of these serious medical conditions can cause the body to retain fluid. In these cases, fluid retention is sudden and severe: you'll notice a palpable, rapid change and a large amount of fluid being retained, especially in the lower portion of your body. If you're concerned about heart failure or kidney disease, contact your doctor as soon as possible. These are potentially life-threatening conditions, and the sooner a doctor can diagnose heart failure or kidney disease, the more effectively they can be treated.
A: See your doctor. Investigate hormones as a potential cause. Ask your doctor about side effects of medication. Ask your doctor if you could be experiencing heart failure or kidney failure.

Q: If you're only running cold water to your shower, chances are good you won't be spending hours getting wet. As such, drainage should not be a major concern. Still, you need some layer between your feet and the ground, otherwise you'll end up with dirty, muddy feet after every shower. Gravel is by far the most common bottom for outdoor showers. It is easy to install, looks good, and naturally drains away water if you take shorter showers. You can buy gravel, river pebbles, or small stone mixes depending on your aesthetic desires. To effectively install a gravel floor:  Smooth out the flooring the best you can. Lay down your stones around the shower. For a more professional look, use half-buried 2x4s to create a simple enclosure around your shower that will hold the gravel in. Use a tamper to press the gravel tightly together, leaving you with a smooth, regular floor. You'll need one 8-foot 4x4" piece of wood and one 8-foot 1x4" piece, both pressure treated. You'll use the first piece to build a square base for your floor, and the second piece to put together the drainable flooring. For a cheap, pre-made alternative, consider using a wooden pallet.  Cut one of the 4x4's into 4 even pieces, then screw them together into a simple square frame. Cut a 1x4" into 7 individual pieces, each 26-1/2" long. Place your 7 pieces onto your board starting on the edge, each piece parallel to the next. Leave a 1/4" space between each board for water to drain through. Screw the floorboards into the wooden frame. The easiest way to make a shower wall is to set up four more posts (identical to the one holding up your piping) in the ground, then nail plywood sheets to the posts as walls. You can then attach decorative shingles, paint or stain the plywood, or add a door/curtain instead of wood for one of the sides. You can get a set of outdoor shower walls from a variety of places, and there are a lot of different sets out there that can make your life much easier. However, these sets can run up to $1,000, so it may be more cost-effective to build your own walls instead. This strategy, of course, only works if your shower is attached to a wall or fence. That said, a simple curved shower rod can cover up the other 3 sides and leave you an easy, breezy outdoor shower experience. An outdoor shower will be up against the elements, and regular water will warp and ruin wood if you don't take precautions. Use an outdoor sealant and finisher to protect your shower for years to come.
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Consider how much drainage you'll need when constructing the floor and walls. Tramp down a thick layer of gravel for easy, cost-effective flooring. Build a simple wood floor for a professional looking shower. Use plywood or corrugated metal sheets with wooden posts for a simple, customizable wall. Purchase pre-built outdoor shower walls for a professional, easy finish. Use a curved shower curtain to build an easy wall around your shower. Stain and finish any wood so that it is waterproof.