INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Generally speaking, liquid foundation and concealers last for six months and the powder versions can last for two years. This is because bacteria cannot grow where there is no water, and powder makeup does not generally contain water. Similar to foundations, liquid and powder products have different expiration dates with powder makeup generally lasting much longer than liquids. Since these products come into contact with your eyes, which can be sensitive and vulnerable to bacteria,  they should not be used past their expiration dates.  Mascara should be tossed after three months, due to it being an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. The tube is a dark, moist environment, which can foster the growth of harmful bacteria.  Liquid and gel eyeliners should be thrown out after three months. Cream eyeshadows should be used for no longer than six months. Pencil eyeliner and powder eye shadows can be tossed after two years. Lipstick and gloss can last for two years and lip liners can last even longer than that, since sharpening them removes the old surface. Liquid lipstick expires after six months, due to the close contact with the mouth. When you purchase makeup, use a permanent marker to write the date that you purchased the makeup on the outside of the packaging. You can also use a notebook to write down the purchase date or use a spreadsheet to record purchase history. This will help you keep track of what you purchased and when, preventing you from accidentally using expired makeup.

SUMMARY: Learn the shelf life of face makeup. Understand expiration dates for eye makeup. Know when to toss lipstick. Record expiration dates.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If it’s raining, or has recently rained and you don’t have access to dry firewood, it’s still possible to keep your fire burning. It just takes more effort and patience.  Focus on building up a small flame in one area of your fire pit. The larger the wet area and material, the harder it will be to create enough heat for a sustainable fire. Use extra tinder and kindling. Don’t try to light a whole log just yet. Work on building a flame with paper and sticks. Birch trees have good bark for quick burning even when it’s raining as the bark has natural oils which repel moisture. If you can, place a tarp or something over your fire to block any rain. Just make sure it’s enough to prevent scorching or catching fire. Use a dry towel or even dry clothes to wrap all of your wood and burning materials in. Damp the wood down and try your best to suck up or get rid of as much moisture as possible.  If you suspect you may encounter rain, grab a canister before you go out and fill it with dry twigs, pine cones and needles. An oatmeal tin works great for storing small kindling and will keep it dry. When burning a fire outdoors, it’s always a good idea to have extra logs which you keep wrapped up just in case of rain. A grouping of smaller logs and kindling will be easier to light individually than one large log. In addition, you can try to light anything that will burn to get your fire started, or keep it going.  Waterproof matches, a lighter, or flint and steel are your best best for sparking a flame. Foods that have a lot of carbohydrates can also be used as fuel in a pinch. Foods like chocolate and marshmallows work well. If you have a hatchet or other way to split logs, use it. Split logs down the middle to expose the dry area. Stand the logs up and face the dry bark towards the flame.

SUMMARY: Start small. Wrap your wood in a towel before trying to burn. Use smaller logs, sticks, and anything else at your disposal.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C. Use butter or a light vegetable oil to grease the bottom and sides of the pan to keep the cake from sticking.  If you'd rather make a round layer cake, use two 8-inch cake pans instead of one larger rectangular pan. You could also use this recipe to make a dozen cupcakes. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl. After 25 minutes, insert a toothpick, wooden skewer or cake tester into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with only a few small crumbs on it, the cake is done. If it's wet, put the cake back in the oven for another 4-5 minutes. Yellow cake makes a great snack on its own, but it's also nice to eat with frosting. Try one of the following inexpensive frosting recipes to finish your cake:  Simple five minute frosting  Chocolate frosting  Strawberry frosting You can also put whipped cream on the cake as a topping, it's up to you!

SUMMARY:
Preheat your oven Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool the cake and frost as desired. Finished.