Q: Yeast ferments best between 70° and 90°F (21.1°- 32.2°C). The warmer the temperature of your juice, the quicker your yeast will ferment. If your juice is at room temperature, it should ferment acceptably. You can use any yeast that's available, though champagne yeast is recommended. For a gallon of juice, you'll only need about 1/5 of the packet, which will be about the size of a nickel.  For those who do not have access to a nickel, a thin pile of yeast about ¾" (2 cm) in diameter should be sufficient. Other kinds of yeast will take longer to ferment your juice into wine, and will often result in a weaker alcohol content. You don't need to mix your yeast into the juice. It will eventually spread throughout the mixture naturally. Your airlock is the most important piece of equipment for your vinting, and can usually be bought at a brewing store for around a dollar. The airlock will allow the carbon dioxide that is released during the fermenting process to escape while keeping your juice/yeast from outside contaminants. Be sure to clean your airlock with soap and thoroughly rinse it before using.  Keep the original cap that came with your juice. You can use this later to reseal the container. Clean it with soap and hot water and store it in a baggie until you are ready to cap. You may want to purchase a few airlocks. This way, you can brew multiple batches of wine at the same time. For the airlock to function, you'll need to fill it with water. There should be a line on the airlock that says "Max." Fill it to this line. To ensure the airlock is free of bacteria or other contaminants, you may want to use vodka to fill it. This can be especially useful if you don't plan on changing your airlock any time soon. For three-fourths to a full gallon of juice, it will usually take about two weeks for the fermentation to finish. You'll know when your juice is done fermenting by the lessening of the bubbling in your airlock.  At the beginning of the fermentation process, your airlock should release bubbles about every five seconds. When your airlock bubbles once every 50 seconds or so, your wine is ready to be capped. You can also wait until the airlock ceases to bubble at all.
A: Check the temperature of your juice. Add yeast to your juice. Insert your airlock. Wait for the fermentation process to complete.

Q: Your cat deserves to be spoiled a little on its birthday. From the beginning of the day to the end, make an extra effort to make your cat feel loved.  Put fresh blankets in your cat's bed. Allow your cat access to a spot you would normally restrict. For example, clear off breakables from a mantel for the day. Open the curtains near a spot where your cat likes to snuggle. Allow it to sunbathe. Pet your cat extra throughout the day. Allow it to climb into your lap and cuddle. Cats love having perches in your home. A nice birthday surprise would be to provide a new window perch. Try clearing off a shelf or table near the window to allow your cat to gaze outside throughout the day. You can also invest in a kitty condo. They can be a bit pricey, but your cat will love having its own space to lounge. This can be a great birthday treat. You want your cat to feel loved on its birthday. Throughout your cat's special day, play with it. Encourage your cat to use any new birthday toys, or play with old favorites. Start off the morning playing with your cat so it feels cared for on its birthday. A birthday party can be fun, but there are some safety concerns to keep in mind. Your cat won't enjoy its birthday if it ends up getting hurt during the festivities.  If you're including a pet guest list, only include pets your cat is familiar and comfortable with. Unfamiliar animals during a party can cause unnecessary stress. Be careful when inviting families with small children. Make sure any children in attendance know how to safely interact with animals. Keep first aid items on hand, as well as the phone number of a veterinarian.
A: Pamper your cat throughout the day. Add a new window perch. Play with your cat. Make sure everything stays safe.

Q: . Breaking bad habits is a process that involves looking closely at your behavior and trying to determine what triggers your bad habit. However, you can break bad habits by identifying the things that trigger your habit, learning how to break the cycle, and rewarding yourself when it works.  You can also develop a plan to help you deal with your triggers.  Choose a good time to try to break a habit. It might be easier to try to break a bad habit while you are on vacation. Although it might not be possible to wait to break a habit until you go on vacation, you might at least want to choose a time when you are not too stressed to work on breaking a bad habit. Try to be patient. Keep in mind that it can take anywhere from 18 to 66 days to break a habit. Don’t become discouraged if you find it difficult to break the habit at first. Remember to reward yourself. If you’ve had a great day where you did really well in your new habits and routines, praise yourself and give yourself a reward. Maybe eat a bowl of ice cream or go see a movie. Little rewards can affirm your progress, and they teach your brain to associate these new routines with pleasure. Perhaps you are struggling in a new career or you want to make a difference in your community. Ask an experienced person in that area to mentor you. Meet once a week or month to discuss your goals. Your mentor will share the struggles that they faced getting to the point where they are now. They can give you advice on your own hurdles and help you realize your potential. As you reinvent yourself, talk to your close friends about your progress. Tell them the kind of person you want to be, and as you face success and failure, talk through your thoughts and feelings. Good friends will provide positive affirmation, and a strong support group can increase your chances of success. If your friends tell you that you don’t need to change, try not to listen to them. They may have good intentions, but if you are unhappy with your current state of being, such advice can be discouraging. Thank them for their concern, but emphasize that this is something you want to continue. True friends will remain with you through the journey.
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Break bad habits Find a mentor. Form a support group.