I have used the vinegar mixture (I use an equal mix of 30% and 5% vinegar, then add orange oil and a teaspoon or two of spreader-sticker) and it does work well on most of our weeds. I won't use Roundup or other conventional herbicides except in rare circumstances, and the vinegar mix is the best non-toxic alternative I've found so far. I don't add salt, for the reasons mentioned above. There is a need to re-treat more often than with conventional herbicides, as it often doesn't seem to kill the roots, but it's a trade off I will take.

Are you thinking of friction drive cars, or inertia cars? Like in the links below? https://www.amazon.com/ArtCreativity-Friction-Double-Sided-Birthday-Toddlers/dp/B07Q25LFVH/ref=sr_1_27_sspa?crid=1GXHXZHKHVEIQ&keywords=friction+powered+cars&qid=1558740600&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=friction+%2Ctoys-and-games%2C187&sr=1-27-spons&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Starkio-Perform-Degree-Wheels-Either/dp/B07HGDNQTN/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=friction+flip+cars&qid=1558740661&s=gateway&sr=8-4#customerReviews https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KFZ88VG/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1EJMZKNPZ5LZQ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NZAVGNW/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AR4IEZML8GYIA

You could use a fertilizer that works as a foliar spray. Many of them do.

Here's another one, though I'm not sure how long the shoulder straps need to be for you: https://www.leatherology.com/large-zippered-downtown-tote-blue-leather-navy/?gclid=CjwKCAjwndvlBRANEiwABrR32P4_CCAQjRQbnGKYH_98TkIJ5YAR5u9GMKxHqr3sp-ttIkQHczrKnRoCZ_kQAvD_BwE

Maximum dose Mucinex and a warm wet cloth over the affected area.

Head, neck, scalp and shoulder massage work pretty well here ... but I’ve always either given or received them and have never tried self massage. The massage works even better with a nap afterwards.

Wild carnivores/omnivores, such as wolves and the big cats, would be consuming the digestive tract of their prey. So part of their diet would consist of whatever their prey ate. As prey species are primarily herbivores and omnivores, that would include grains. They would also be eating a portion of the fur, feathers, bones, etc. Not to say that settles whether the grain is necessary, or even beneficial, but it certainly is likely to be part of a wild diet.

She could well be in heat. If so, spaying her should stop the vocalizing, and is a good idea in any case. On the other hand, some cats are just naturally very chatty.

She could have lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis causing painful ulcers. If so, steroids could help a lot in the short term, though hopefully a better long-term solution would be found. Here is a description of the condition as well as a list of other causes of painful mouths. If she hasn't had bloodwork done, you might also need to rule out kidney failure, but typically that develops slowly enough in cats that you know something is wrong before it gets the the stage with the oral ulcers. https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/mouth/c_ct_oral_ulceration_cups

Don't forget about lighting. Even during the day with enough natural light coming in, a house looks better if there are multiple sources of soft light, to banish dark corners and make things look cheery. Small lights all over look better than a single overhead source.

Does she have a tag on her collar that hits against the bowl as she drinks? You might try a shallow, non-reflective pan on a platform after taking off her collar and see if that makes any difference (approaches several possibilities at once). You can see if any of these discussions help... https://www.google.com/search?q=dog+refusing+to+drink+from+bowl+site:www.reddit.com&client=safari&rls=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj5z_nkmu3fAhWqsVQKHaqrAsgQrQIoBDAOegQIBRAM&biw=1440&bih=812&dpr=2

Not necessarily better, but different. If you want fine dining and more shopping and nightlife, I would go to a bigger island. If you want to kick back on the beach and mostly chill, I prefer the smaller islands. I was surprised how limited the shopping and dining options were on Kauai for example, but we had a great time anyway.

I love Hawaii! Just returned a few months ago from a conference in Kauai, and I didn't want to come home. The weather is predictably nice, it is lush everywhere you look, many views of the ocean, unique wildlife, good snorkeling ... really a relaxing place to visit. My favorites are Kauai and Maui -- slow pace, laid back, but not as much to do as the bigger islands. It has been a long time since I visited Oahu or the Big Island, so maybe they would be wonderful as well. If you go to Kauai, I recommend the NaPali coast dinner boat tour (the coast was closed to driving when we were there, due to the road being washed out), and a helicopter tour.

For what it's worth, the electronic controller that I linked above has a lock box on the bottom where the TV is plugged in. You couldn't plug the TV directly into an outlet without having the key or destroying the box.

I'm running short on time this morning and have to type fast, so forgive me if this has already been suggested .... we've had an electronic controller on our television for at least the past dozen years or more. It can be glitchy occasionally, and the kids don't love it, but as a parent I do! The one we use (linked below) has PIN codes that can be assigned to each child (up to 6 codes, plus a master PIN), and each code can be programmed to have blocked out times and the time allowed can be allotted by the day or by the week for each PIN, It has GREATLY simplified television use in our home. The way I currently use it is that I have all the PINS, programmed for different amounts of time, so the kids ask to use the television and I input the appropriate amount of time. We used to give each child a PIN and that worked okay too. Good luck with this issue. We went 6 months television free once, before we got the controller, because television use was such an issue. It was wonderful! The kids behavior improved and the days were less stressful. This controller has been a happy medium between what I want and what the kids want. https://smile.amazon.com/BOB-Screen-Manager-Manage-Video/dp/B000GU78UY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1545220802&sr=8-6&keywords=bob+electronic+controller

I can vouch for this vegan lasagna. I add sautéed red peppers and mushrooms to it, and be sure to use a good sauce (I like Rao's marinara 50:50 with Prego's fresh mushroom). It is actually pretty easy to make. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/a18033/vegan-tofu-spinach-lasagna/

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My favorite so far is an equal mix of Rao's marinara and Prego fresh mushroom sauce.

Do they know the dog is actually six? There is a lot of hopeful guessing at ages in rescue groups, in hopes of facilitating an adoption. A six year old small breed is very different than a maybe six-ish giant breed dog, with respect to how many years of good health you might expect.

Make sure you are getting enough fluids, food and sleep -- Dehydration, low blood sugar, and sleep deprivation can trigger or exacerbate palpitations.

This is a yummy chicken chili that is really easy. I start with a purchased roasted chicken and leave out the cheese — it’s just as good that way and you can offer cheese for sprinkling on top if you want. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.geniuskitchen.com/amp/recipe/mandis-white-chicken-chili-367455

Tecoma (such as 'Orange Jubilee') grow fast and tall in my area. They don't provide shade, per se, but they are a lot of greenery. Also, they're pretty. https://www.civanonursery.com/plant-catalog/orange-jubilee-tecoma-x-orange-jubilee/

You could call a veterinary poison control hotline yourself. They are generally very responsive and helpful. There is a fee ($65 for the number below). This can quickly sort out if you have an emergency or if the substance is benign. Here is a link to the website for the number below: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control This is the ASPCA's poison control hotline number: (888) 426-4435

Would a pet-sitting business suit her?

Yes, an instant pot can function as a slow cooker; there is a setting for it. I have read that it is not "as good" as a crock pot at that kind of cooking, but I don't use that setting and that comment has always confused me. Maybe the temperature settings as not as ideal? Anyway, yes it can function that way.... there is a separate (non-pressure) glass lid for slow cooking. There are a lot of buttons and features on an instant pot that could be confusing initially. It's pretty easy if you master one style of cooking at a time (slow cook, pressure cook, sauté, etc). I've seen printable cheat sheets online that could help with that.