They must be dry grounds, so if you're using grounds from your own coffee making, allow them to fully dry first. Or use the cheap instant coffee granules. Knot it off to keep the coffee intact. Leave it there for up to a week. During this time, it should soak up much, if not all, of the cigarette smoke odor. If all is good, the bag is ready for reuse. If it still smells a little, return the sock for a few more days.

Summary: Fill a sock with coffee grounds. Place the coffee sock inside your old leather bag. Do a smell test.


Paying attention in class will help you learn better and may also boost your grade. When a teacher is giving a lesson, take notes, and if you don't understand something, raise your hand and ask questions. Try to take notes in your own words and add your own annotations instead of writing what the teacher says word-for-word.  For example, if the teacher says the definition of “ransack” is “to search through in a way that causes disorder,” you might write: “ransack: to pillage—like a pirate!” The more questions you ask, the more you’ll know about a certain topic. Teachers expect you to ask questions and form an impression of you based on how willing you are to do so. In some cases, class participation also counts toward your overall grade. Concentrate on staying focused. Keep your eyes on the teacher, keep your ears open, and keep taking notes. Sit in the front row if you’re prone to distractions. Do not distract others and don't be distracted by them. Note the things that cause you to get distracted and try to avoid them. For instance, if you know you’re more likely to daydream in class when you’re hungry, eat a small snack beforehand.  If you see your friends passing notes, don’t engage. Whatever you have to say can wait until after class. If friends constantly try to distract you, don't be mean! Just tell them you are working and say you will talk later during recess or lunch. They'll understand and may even feel the same way themselves. Read over your notes whenever you get the chance to help you remember what you've written. Rewriting your notes can also be helpful if you’re taking exceptionally hard classes, such as legal studies, economics, engineering, sciences, and more. Sleep deprivation can negatively impact your ability to focus and make you less enthusiastic about learning. Aim to get 7 to 8 hours per night. If you are short on sleep, try to take 20-minute power naps between classes (if your schedule allows).  Avoid looking at your phone or watching television for an hour or two before bedtime. Do something relaxing like reading a book, taking a warm bath, or drawing. Avoid relying on caffeine to perk you up from a sleepless night. You may feel more energized after lots of coffee or an energy drink, but you won’t be able to focus nearly as well due to underlying sleep deprivation. Make sure to eat a variety of foods from each group (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats). Snack on whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, or nuts to keep you energized between meals.

Summary: Take notes and ask questions to stay engaged in class. Avoid distractions in class. Review your notes when you have free time. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Eat well to feed your body and mind.


” ” ” ” Alternately, you may select “Word 97-2003 Template” if you plan on using the template in an earlier version of Word, or “Word Macro-Enabled Template” if your word document contains macros. ” Your template will now be saved in the “My Documents” folder on your computer under “Custom Office Templates.”

Summary: Open the Word document you want made into a template. Click on “File” in the top menu bar and select “Save As. Click on “Computer. Type a name for your template next to “File name. Select “Word Template” from the dropdown menu labeled “Save as type. Click on “Save.


To make fake bones you will need old newspapers, masking tape, sheets of plaster cloth, a gallon of water, and several tea bags. You also have the option to paint your bones if desired. Roll up several pieces into a tube shape. Roll others into small balls of various sizes. Make enough newspapers balls and tubes so that the ratio is 4 newspapers to balls to every 1 tube. Place two newspaper balls onto each end of the tube to create the most realistic bone shape. Use tea bags; loose tea is not good for this project because you do not want any tea leaves to get on your finished product. The tea will be used to dye the plaster cloth used in the next step. Plaster cloth is a cloth that hardens into an outer shell when it becomes wet and is then wrapped around a surface (such as your newspaper bones.) Dipping the plaster cloth into the tea will dye the cloth a yellowish grey and will give your bones an aged look. Squeeze the tea out of it by running the cloth between your middle and index fingers. If your plaster cloth is too wet when applied to the newspaper, your newspaper bone might lose some of its shape. Start at one of the ends of the bone and work your way down to the other end. Cover the bone in plaster cloth pieces. When the bone is entirely covered, place it somewhere safe to let it dry. Small bones should take several hours to dry. Larger bones may take up to a day to dry. Test your bones for dryness by touching them. If the plaster cloth still feels wet or slightly sticky, continue to let the bones dry. Only do this if you do not care for the aged coloring that the dyed plaster cloth gives your bones.
Summary: Gather your supplies. Create a bone shape out of several pieces of newspaper. Connect the balls to the tube shape with masking tape. Make tea using a gallon of water. Dip 1 piece of plaster cloth into a bowl of the tea. Remove the plaster cloth from the tea. Smooth the plaster cloth over your newspaper bone. Paint your bones white or some other color. Scatter the bones around your yard or stick them in the ground.