You can do this by lightly coating it with a nonstick cooking spray or by covering it with parchment paper. You can do this using an electric mixer or a food processor fitted with whisks. You can also do it by hand using a whisk, but it will take much longer. Keep mixing until the sugar is mixed evenly throughout the butter.  If you are vegan, you can use "vegan butter" instead. If the butter is too hard, let it sit at room temperature until it softens, or microwave it for about 45 seconds (depending on the strength of your microwave). Do not melt the butter. Keep mixing until everything is evenly combined. If you are vegan, you can use a non-dairy milk instead, such as almond or soy. Mixing the dry ingredients separately will ensure that everything mixes evenly together later on. Eventually, the ingredients will start to clump together to form a dough. If you are using a whisk, you might find it helpful to switch to a rubber spatula. If the flour is too sticky, add up to 3 tablespoons (22.5 grams) of flour. All that mixing and whisking likely made the dough very soft and sticky. This will make it hard to work with when you roll it out. Wrap the dough up with plastic wrap, then stick it in the fridge until it hardens by up again, about 30 minutes. You can also use a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop to make the balls. You have enough dough to make 12 of them. Do not roll the dough out into a flat sheet and cut out shapes using cookie cutters; this is the wrong type of dough for that type of cookie. You want the balls to be about ½ to ⅔-inch (1.27 to 1.7 centimeters) thick. They will continue to flatten and spread as they are baking. A simple way to do this is to fill a shallow dish with 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of sugar, and then pressing one side of each cookie into it. Do not coat both sides of the cookies. Also, make sure that there are a few inches/centimeters of space between each cookie; if the cookies are too close, they will mush together. For a more colorful cookie, use colored sugar or nonpareil sprinkles. The cookies are ready when the edges turn a light, golden color. Be sure to use a spatula to transfer the cookies so that you don't burn yourself or break them. Once the cookies are completely cool, you can frost them or serve them as they are.

Summary: Preheat your oven to 350°F (280°C) and prepare your baking sheet. Beat the butter until it becomes light and fluffy, then mix in the sugar. Whisk the vanilla extract and milk into the butter mixture. Whisk together the salt, flour, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture, and stir until evenly combined. Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the fridge. Roll the dough into small balls. Flatten the balls a little using your palm or the bottom of a glass. Coat the cookies with sugar, then transfer them to a baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.


Before you look into the differences between guitars of different price ranges, you have to decide how much you're willing to pay at most. Find your maximum and then work from there. Know that most people recommend not paying less than $300 for a new guitar, even if you're a beginner, as the quality will make it sound inferior and difficult to play. Of course if you can find a good deal on a used guitar, there might an exception to the $300 rule. If you're on a tight budget, an acoustic guitar with a laminate top might work for. They're cheaper than solid wood tops, but they don't vibrate as well. This means that the sound won't be as rich and the volume not as loud. You can tell whether a guitar is a laminate top or solid wood top by feeling the top. Laminate tops will feel and look glossier and smoother than pure wood. It's important to consider how much experience you have with guitar because it will help determine how much to spend. An amateur will expect to upgrade guitars eventually, and doesn't have much need for the subtle aspects that make a high-end guitar better than a budget guitar. If you're more experienced with the guitar, you'll want to aim for something in the $700-$1200 range. If you're a pro, something in the $1200-$2500 range will last you a lifetime. Most well-known guitar brands have models for every price point, but some brands do certain price points better. Some brands to look into includes Fender, Yamaha, Epiphone, Takamine, Washburn, Taylor, and Martin.  Fender and Yamaha both make several models of acoustic guitars that are rated highly for beginners on a budget. Washburn, Epiphone, and Takamine all make great acoustic guitars for those with a little higher budget. These are great brands for intermediate players. Taylor and Martin make many high-end acoustic guitars. These guitars will be more expensive but for good reason.

Summary: Asses your budget. Choose between a laminate and solid wood top. Consider your skill level. Look into some of the best brands for each price point.


When someone else is angry, especially at you, it can be easy to get angry as well. But when you are trying to communicate with an angry person, it’s better for you to keep your own anger out of it. Calm yourself down before you respond. Force yourself to stop and take a few deep breaths. Maybe even count to five (or 10 if you need more time). Remember that the other person's anger likely has nothing to do with you. Don’t take this person’s anger personally. Instead, step outside of the direct line by transforming your feelings into curiosity about the person’s anger. Ask yourself questions like: “This person is really angry. I wonder what got them so upset?” Don’t raise your voice or speak in a tone that conveys anger. Take a couple of deep breaths if you need to, and speak with a level, calm voice with a normal volume. Having open, welcoming body language can help diffuse another person’s anger. They will see that you are not being antagonistic. Some positive body language includes:  Maintaining eye contact (but not staring the person down) Standing or sit with your arms at your sides, not crossed in front of you Standing at a slight angle, instead of facing the other person straight on Becoming aware of the distance between yourself and the angry person. Avoid encroaching on the other person's personal space as a way to avoid making them uncomfortable or angrier. Giving them space also means that, should they try to strike you, you will be able to move out of the way. Gently touching the other person’s shoulder, if they will allow it. Keep in mind that touch isn't always appropriate. If the angry person is a spouse or close friend, then a touch may be appropriate. If the angry person is a customer or client, it would not be appropriate. When you know a person’s anger triggers, you might push their buttons to provoke them to anger. This may or may not be deliberate. But when someone is angry, try not to do things that you know will make them angrier or feel less respected.
Summary: Don’t respond with anger. Maintain emotional distance. Speak calmly and slowly. Use non-threatening body language. Don’t provoke the angry person.