Q: Set a one-quart (0.9 liter) pot on the stove and pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water into it. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of salt and 1 1/2 tablespoons (21 g) of butter or margarine. Turn the heat on to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. The butter should melt and combine with the water. If you don't want to use the 1/2 cup (120 ml) of milk, you could stir in chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water. Measure 1 cup (60 g) of instant potato flakes into the pot. Stir the instant potatoes well so they absorb the liquid. Rest the instant potatoes for about 30 seconds to fully hydrate and expand. Take a fork and gently fluff or whip the mashed potatoes. Divide the mashed potatoes into three portions and serve them immediately. You can store leftover instant mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to five days.
A: Measure the water, salt, and butter into a pot. Bring the water to a boil. Turn off the heat and stir in the milk. Stir in the instant potato flakes and let them stand for 30 seconds. Fluff the instant mashed potatoes and serve them.

Q: By cooking your beans with your ingredients, the beans will take on the flavor of the dish. This will only take about a minute or so. After a minute has passed, if you want to further tenderize your beans, you should add enough water to cover the beans with at least an inch (2.5 cm) of water. You can add as many or as few beans as you desire to this dish. When the beans are tender they are ready to serve. You may want to add some accents to the dish to improve its presentation. You can do this by topping it with some freshly chopped parsley, or even a sprig of parsley. There are many ways you can prepare your navy beans. With 15 minutes of prep time and about 4½ hours of slow simmering, you could make homemade navy bean soup. Pork is a popular accent meat for navy beans, and you might consider making ham hocks with your navy beans in a slow cooker. Many recipes are available online for free. To explore more options for navy bean recipes, you should try doing a keyword search for "navy bean recipes."
A: Add the beans. Garnish and serve your navy beans. Try other navy bean recipes.

Q: This shaving cream is made from natural oils that blend to create a smooth, nourishing shaving cream. Your razor will glide easily across your skin if you use this rich formula. You'll need the following ingredients:  2/3 cup shea or cocoa butter 2/3 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup olive oil 10 drops essential oil of your choice 2 tablespoons baking soda Jar with a lid Both shea butter and coconut oil are solid at room temperature, so it's necessary to melt them in order to blend them properly. Measure out 2/3 cup shea butter and 2/3 cup coconut oil. Place the ingredients in a small saucepan. Melt them over low heat, stirring occasionally until they liquify, then remove the pan from heat.  If you're using coconut butter in place of shea butter, melt it with the coconut oil. Don't let the ingredients come to a boil; use just enough heat to help them liquify. Boiling the oils will change their texture. Use a spoon or whisk to incorporate the olive oil with the melted shea butter and coconut oil. Certain essential oils are good for the skin in addition to having fresh scent. Customize your shaving cream to create the perfect scent for you. You can combine essential oils to give the cream even more depth. For strongly scented essential oil, use up to 20 drops.  Lavender, rose, grapefruit, fir, ginger, vetiver, and peppermint essential oils all make wonderful additions to shaving cream. If you're sensitive to strong smells, add just five drops of oil or leave it out altogether. Pour it into a mixing bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for an hour or two, until the mixture is thoroughly chilled. The oils will slightly solidify, and the mixture should look pale yellow and waxy at this stage. Remove the bowl from the refrigerator, take off the plastic wrap and pour in two tablespoons of baking soda. Using an electric mixer or a hand whisk, beat the mixture until it becomes light, fluffy and creamy. A glass mason jar makes a great container for homemade shaving cream. You can use any container you'd like, as long as it has a lid. When you're ready to use it, just slather on a scoop of shaving cream wherever you need it.  Store leftover cream in a dark cabinet out of direct sunlight and heat. Homemade shaving cream will keep for a month or two. If you want to preserve it for longer, try mixing in the contents of one vitamin E capsule; this acts as a natural preservative.
A: Gather your ingredients. Melt the shea butter and coconut oil. Stir in the olive oil. Add ten drops of essential oil. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator. Mix in the baking soda. Spoon it into a storage container.

Q: To meet a guy quickly, you're going to need to put some effort into finding the right person. One of the best ways to attract someone is to show that you like yourself. Take some steps to boost your confidence. If you like yourself, it's more likely that other people will, too.  Practice. If you're nervous about talking to a guy you like, figure out your game plan ahead of time. Try rehearsing what you want to say in front of the mirror. This will help you feel less nervous when you are with your crush. Pick an outfit that makes you feel good. Wear something that makes you happy. For example, if red is your lucky color wear your favorite red sweater to school tomorrow. There might be a special occasion coming up that makes you feel like you need a boyfriend fast. Sure, it will be great to have a prom date, but remember, you don't want just any boyfriend. Take some time to list your dating priorities.  Make a list of the qualities that interest you. Do you want someone who is funny? Write it down. Should he share your love of scary movies? Put it on the list. Don't forget to include characteristics such as kindness and treating you with respect. You need to get be prepared to talk to people if you want to find a boyfriend fast. Practice being  outgoing. It's a helpful trait to have when you are trying to make a connection with someone.  Be ready to participate in any conversation. If the guy you like is talking about soccer, don't be afraid to say, "I think soccer is cool, but I don't know much about it. Can you tell me some of the important things to know?" Smile. This tells people you are confident and ready to chat. Your social network can be a great resource when you're looking for someone new to date. Try asking your friends to help you out. And don't forget to mention your deadline!  You could say, "Sarah, you have lots of guy friends. Can you think of someone you can set me up with for this weekend?" If you have someone in mind, you might say, "Steph, I think your friend Colin is cute. Can you ask him if he wants to go to the movies with a group of us on Friday?" If you want a boyfriend fast, you need to put yourself out there. This means you need to be very social. Try to say "yes" to every invitation you receive.  Maybe your friends invite you to go see a movie, but you don't feel like seeing that film. Go anyway! You never know who will be in the group. Mix and mingle wherever you are. If you're at your little brother's soccer game, don't be afraid to say "hi" to the cute guy sitting next to you. If you're a young, social person you likely have several social media accounts. Try using technology to your advantage! You can connect with someone you already know on several platforms.  Use Facebook. Go ahead and friend the smart guy from your English class! Did you meet someone at a party recently? Ask to follow them on Instagram.
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Build your confidence. Figure out what you want. Be outgoing. Ask your friends for help. Socialize. Use social media.