This practice establishes a healthy root system. There is no standard answer to how often to water mature succulents. This will depend on the plant variety, the soil, the ambient humidity, and other factors. Generally, you should water more often in the summer when the plant is actively growing than in the winter when the plant goes into semi-dormancy with shorter days. Sometimes it is beneficial to skip watering for 1-2 days after the soil is dry to allow even stronger roots to grow. Contrary to popular belief, you don't always have to stick to the same watering schedule for mature succulents. Still, it is good to have a general schedule.

Summary: Soak the soil completely using a watering can. Wait until the soil is completely dry to soak the soil again. Skip watering periodically to encourage a robust root system.


Design your wardrobe (especially if on a budget) to have a lot of stuff that matches (or doesn't--if that's your style). Prepare your outfits the night before. Not only does this save time, it allows you to put more thought into what you're wearing, giving the impression that you're cool and composed in all decisions stylish. Know the color wheel. A quick Google search for matching colors and patterns will reveal all sorts of informative sources regarding how to match. Even if you're looking to dress against convention, it always helps to know what goes with what. If you can afford it, try and go in on some high quality (do your research) items which can serve as foundations for your wardrobe. Shoes should be on the top of this list; no other item in your wardrobe will be used as much with as much wear and tear.  Be sure it fits. Most clothing stores (note: not stores that also sell clothes) will have staff trained to measure your size and help you pick out items to match. You could buy the most expensive clothing and it would still look awful if none of it fit. Don't skimp on underwear. It may be tempting to save money on the piece of clothing least seen, but good fitting, high quality underwear lasts long and contributes to well-fitting pants. If you can afford it, try and build a relationship with a reliable alterations tailor as well as dry cleaner. Having one or both goes a long way towards making quality clothing last as long as it can. Browse regularly, buy rarely. Always know what's available, whether in stores or in shops online. It helps to know all of your options before making a choice. At the core of your wardrobe should be versatile pieces, available for many different occasions. This saves a tremendous amount of trouble when it comes to crafting your outfits, as beginning the process will be as simple as choosing a piece to build on.  Own a pair of shoes for every occasion. This will probably mean at least three: one casual (not running shoes), one semi-formal, and one formal. For the latter two, try to have one brown pair and one black, this covers essentially 99% of possible outfits. Dark wash jeans are almost a must-have, as they go with a variety of outfits and occasions. Even for the semi-formal events, dark wash jeans can be paired with an image-less t-shirt and well-fitted suit jacket if you're looking for something simple, but tasteful. Have one white and one blue button-down shirt. Like the dark wash jeans, quality button-downs are a tremendously versatile item. While the obvious pairing is formal, with a suit jacket or sports coat, you could roll up the sleeves and wear them un-tucked with jeans or slacks.

Summary: Shop for outfits. Buy quality that lasts. Have foundation pieces.


and concentrate. The best thing you can do to raise your test scores is to pay attention when you're supposed to be learning the material: in class! Letting your mind wander or not showing up at all are both likely to make you miss out on key information that will later appear on tests. . This is important if you want to have an easier time studying later. Not only will writing the information down as you learn it help you in absorbing the information and paying attention, but you'll have a reference for when you go to study later. . Homework, such as assignments and at-home reading are where you will find the rest of the information that will be on tests, so doing this homework is important. Schedule time and set aside a quiet place just for homework to help beat the procrastination blues. Various memory tricks really can be useful for remembering certain things like numbers, categories, and lists. Just make sure that you learn them correctly and don't mix them up!  Mnemonics are phrases which can help you remember the order of certain things. For example, "Katy Perry Came Over For Great Songs" is a great way to remember the biological classifications (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species). Another memory trick is if you have to remember a string of numbers. Instead of trying to remember 2537610925, for example, break it up like a phone number: 253-761-0925. You can break up dates this way too. 14 Oct 1066 (the Battle of Hastings) can become a locker combination: 14-10-66. Ask your teacher or go online and print a few practice tests. Taking a practice test will help you figure out how much information you actually know vs how much information you think you know. Knowing your weak spots before a test is crucial!

Summary: Pay attention in your classes Take good notes Do your homework Use mnemonics and other tricks. Do practice tests.


Rituals, like a funeral, can be helpful in coping with the death of a cat. For example, you could hold a small memorial service with close family members and bury your cat’s remains. This will allow you and your family to openly express your feelings regarding the loss of your pet cat. You will also be able to say your last goodbyes to your cat. Try and schedule a time with your family and maybe friends when they are available to hold a funeral for your cat. After your cat dies, it can be therapeutic to look back at photographs from throughout your cat’s life. This is a nice way to remember your relationship with your cat and will bring back some positive memories. This will also help you to be able to focus on the good times with your cat, instead of the bad times. You may want to organize some of these photos into a scrapbook or memory box. This way you will be able to look through the book whenever you need and can easily reminisce about your cat. Framing pictures of your cat and hanging them around your house might also be a good idea, so that every time you glance at one of the pictures, it will remind you of your cat. However, this may not work for some people because they might get sad when they look at a picture. It depends on what you prefer. It is also possible to create some sort of memorial for your cat. For example, you could plant a tree in your backyard to memorialize and celebrate your cat’s life. Place a small marker near the tree and mention that the tree is dedicated to your cat. Alternatively, you could donate money to a local animal shelter or sponsor an animal at your local zoo. You might also want to consider volunteering at your local shelter. That way, you will be able to spend time with the animals which can make you feel better.
Summary: Hold a funeral for your cat. Look at pictures. Create a memorial for your cat.