This will keep the cake fresh as it travels and will prevent the icing from smudging during transport. Place the cake in the freezer so it's level and avoid placing things on top of it as it freezes. When making the cake, avoid using ingredients that may spoil during transport, like cream cheese frosting, custard, or fruits, just in case the cake begins to thaw. Begin wrapping the frozen cake in plastic wrap, going around all the edges a couple of times. Wrap the plastic wrap in all different directions to ensure it’s completely covered. This creates a tight seal so no air can get in, keeping it as fresh as possible. Place the wrapped cake in an insulated bag that keeps food cold. Set a few ice packs in the bag around the cake to keep it frozen as well. Once the cake is in the bag, use tape to seal it off so the cold air doesn’t escape.  If you order frozen foods to be delivered, these often come in insulated bags with ice packs that you can use for the cake, or they can be purchased at a grocery store or big box store. As an alternative to ice packs, consider using dry ice. Wear gloves if you’re handling dry ice, as it will burn your skin. Use a container that's tight and fits the cake nicely so it's doesn't move around too much during shipping. Set the insulated bag with the cake in it in a brand new box the right size for the cake. There doesn’t need to be lots of free space around the cake, but the box shouldn’t be squishing any part of it. Choose a cardboard box that’s sturdy and corrugated to ensure a safe delivery. USPS has free 2-day shipping boxes that come in varying sizes that you can use to ship your cake in. While the box itself is free, you'll pay a flat rate for shipping. Once the cake is placed in the box, fill in the box so there isn’t any space for the cake to move around. Use bubble wrap, newspaper, tissue paper, or even plastic bags to fill in the empty spaces, creating a snug cushioning for the cake. Place the padding on all sides of the cake to protect it.

Summary: Freeze the cake for 2 days before shipping. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap to create an airtight seal. Set the cake in an insulated bag or box with ice packs to keep it cold. Place the cake in a new sturdy cardboard box to ship it. Fill in any extra space with bubble wrap or paper.


Always put your safety first when working on new movements. Ask a coach or experienced friend or parent to work with you and help spot you as you learn the back handspring or add it to your roundoff.  Use an octagonal mat to practice the back handspring on its own or use it to practice adding the back handspring to the roundoff. Land your roundoff just before the mat so you can practice extending backward into the back handspring. Swing your arms up over your head as you come out of the roundoff and into the back handspring. As you jump into the back handspring, think about moving your body backward more than straight up into the air. Your momentum comes from backward movement. Be sure to get a little height for your back handspring but not too much. If you jump straight up, it’ll actually be harder to complete the move and you'll lose some momentum. Try to avoid over-arching your back, and instead carry your power through your arms and torso. Use your legs to drive you upward and backward, and keep your toes pointed.  Try to keep your core as tight as you can while you complete the back handspring. This will make your movements more precise and will help you power through the tumbling pass. Have a spotter help you as you practice. They will help support your weight through the back handspring to make sure you're safe and using good form. Remember that you can use the tumble track or an octagonal map to help you practice before you try it on the floor. As you flip backward, let your hands touch the floor as your body stays arched. Keep your arms as straight as possible so your head doesn’t hit the ground. Place your palms flat against the floor so your fingers are pointed away from your head, and let the momentum of your legs propel your body backward.  Keep your head down between your arms. Try to keep your legs together and keep your toes pointed. This is a really quick moment and you don’t need to hold the handstand, but it can help to visualize it to get your body in the right position. Your legs and shoulders should be lined up as you flip over. Try to keep the soles of your feet parallel to the ceiling as you hit the middle of the back handspring. Use both your momentum and your arm strength to push yourself off the ground from the brief handstand. At this point, your legs should be swinging down, as you finish the back handspring. Keep the momentum going and swing your legs and feet all the way over. As you land, bring your chest up and make sure your arms are straight and tight by your head. When you land, let your legs bend a little bit so you don’t fall.  Keep your upper body as straight as possible to help you keep your balance. Try to keep your legs together as much as you can throughout the back handspring. Swing your arms straight in front of you as you pop up, and then place them up above your head when you land. Your feet should be next to each other and not wide apart. Keep practicing your movements and don’t worry if it takes you a while to get things down. If you keep working hard, you’ll be able to do the entire roundoff back handspring in no time.

Summary: Have someone spot you on the back handspring before you try it alone. Push through your toes and swing your arms up as you begin the back handspring. Flip backward as your arms swing back by your head. Plant your hands on the floor. Swing your legs over your hands into a brief handstand. Push yourself off the ground with your arms. Plant your feet on the ground as you land. End by popping up and doing the finishing pose.


Just blot. If you rub the stain, you could lock it into the clothing. Do this if your cat has just urinated on the clothes. You'll have a better chance of removing the smell on the first wash if you can do it while the stain is fresh. Take the affected garment to the sink. Run a stream of cool water over the stain for a few minutes. Blot the stained area dry. Fill a sink with warm water. Add a scoop of oxygen bleach. Place the clothing in the sink. If the clothing is colored, allow it to sit for at least one hour. If it's white, soak it for up to four hours.  This product may be sold as Oxiclean, Vanish, or simply oxygen bleach. Avoid using chlorine bleach. When it combines with the ammonia in urine, it can create harmful gases.
Summary: Sop up excess liquid with a cloth or paper towels. Rinse the spot. Pre-treat the stain with oxygen bleach.