Hold your nose to the edge of the test container and inhale deeply. Take note of any scents or aromas you smell. Be creative and write down any associations. You might smell flavorings or ingredients that are a part of the food you’re smelling. The smell might also trigger a memory.   For example, a cereal may smell of corn if that is an ingredient. Alternatively, a chocolate chip cookie might smell not only of vanilla but also remind you of your grandma’s house. If you’re having trouble smelling the food, break it up a bit with your fingers. Take a bite of the food and feel its texture as you chew it. Notice if the texture of the food when you’re eating it feels different than when you touched it. Make notes not only about the food’s physical texture but also how you feel eating the food, if it is comforting, for example.  You might consider if it crunches between your teeth or dissolves, for example. It can be helpful to think of texture, soft to hard, on a scale of 1-10. A numerical system can help if you are comparing different samples. Observe whether the food’s texture makes the food easy to swallow and eat or if the texture leaves your mouth dry. Take another bite, and move the food over your tongue. Certain areas of your tongue are most attuned to sweet, while others are more attuned to salt or sour, so this will help you experience all the flavors this food offers. Note if the food tastes the way it smelled, or different. Write down your impressions of the food’s taste, not just good or bad, but at least five phrases that would help you characterize it if you were trying to remember it in the future.   Rate the sweetness, savoriness, sourness, and spiciness of the food. If you like, you can do so on a scale of 1-10. When tasting a food, it can be helpful to think about what’s pleasing about it and what you would change about it. Note the aftertaste, if any. For example, when tasting certain lasagna, you might note that it tastes like fresh tomatoes, pecorino cheese and too much oregano. Maybe it reminds you of a bad lasagna you had in a frozen dinner once because it has some sweetness you do not like (5/10). You could also note it is not spicy and not sour. The lasagna is dry and could use more tomato sauce.
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One-sentence summary -- Smell the food to note the aroma. Taste the food to determine the texture. Taste the food to experience the flavor.


Just like with a drywall ceiling, failing to repair the leak will only result in having to repeat the repairs.  Make sure to wear protective equipment as you do repairs in the event mold has grown due to the moisture. If your popcorn ceiling was installed prior to 1979, it may contain asbestos.  In such a case, it may be better to contact a professional to conduct the repairs. If it's an old stain from a long since repaired leak, you may be able to simply bleach or paint the ceiling to cover the stain.  Try using a one to one water and bleach mixture to remove light stains.  Make sure to wear protective glasses and gloves while applying the mixture. For darker aesthetic stains, simply primer the spot to seal it and cover it with a matching shade of ceiling paint. Due to the moisture, it should scrape off fairly easily.  Remove the popcorn material from the affected area with an extra inch or so on each side. Scrape it until only the flat drywall is visible.  The drywall may also have water damage on it. Wear safety glasses and a dust mask to protect yourself from the falling material. You may not need to cut out or repair the water damaged drywall.  If the drywall is merely stained, you can seal it with a product like KILZ paint that will prevent the damage from spreading and serve as a seal.   The damaged drywall will not be visible after you apply new popcorn material. If the water damage to the drywall is substantial, follow the repairing a drywall ceiling steps above to repair it. As long as you’re certain the drywall is sound and dry, you can simply apply new popcorn material to the affected area.  If you repaired the drywall, ensure it is dry, sanded and clean so the popcorn material has a sound surface to stick to. Use the ready-made popcorn material that comes in a tub.  The spray can be difficult to control for small applications.  Try your best to match the thickness and texture of the existing popcorn material on the ceiling. Once the popcorn material is completely dry, you can paint the repairs to match the existing ceiling paint.  Painting the entire ceiling will ensure the color matches throughout.
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One-sentence summary -- Locate and repair the leak or source of moisture. Decide on the extent of repair that's necessary. Use a scraper tool to remove the damaged popcorn material. Assess and repair the drywall damage. Apply new popcorn material to the ceiling. Prime and paint the repaired area.


This very simple lightening spray only calls for two ingredients – apple cider vinegar and distilled water. It works best to gently lighten red, light brown and brown hair. Because it's so gentle, you will probably have to do it several times before seeing results.  You will also need a spray bottle that will hold 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of liquid lightening spray formula. The exact measurements are:  1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar; 1 cup of distilled water. Make sure you use a spray bottle that is clean and empty. Once the ingredients are in the bottle, replace the nozzle and shake it vigorously to combine the ingredients inside. Be sure you’ve put the nozzle on tightly before shaking to prevent any messes. Once you spray the formula on, run a fine-toothed comb through your hair to make sure it is distributed evenly throughout your mane. The apple cider vinegar will leave your hair feeling silky and soft. The highlight effects are very natural looking and apple cider vinegar is gentle enough to use as often as you like. Store the bottle in a cool, dry place out of direct light. Shake the bottle well before each application.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather your ingredients. Measure out the ingredients and pour them into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture evenly onto damp hair and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse the formula out and style your hair as usual.


Place your bowl on a flat and stable surface and pour your baking soda into the bowl. Making fake snow can be kind of messy, and you'll have to do lots of mixing, so choose a work surface that you can easily clean. You can lay out a large towel underneath your bowl to make cleaning easier. You can use any brand of hair conditioner, but keep in mind that the color will change the hue of your snow. Check the bottle to make sure that the conditioner is white before using it if you're trying to emulate classic snow.  If you're buying conditioner explicitly for this process, read the label on the back. Hair conditioners list any dyes or colors that they use in the ingredients. You may want to use a spoon to scoop out thicker hair condition from the bottom of your measuring cup. Scrape your spoon along the bottom and sides of the bowl so that you catch any chunks of baking powder that haven't been exposed to conditioner. This will take a fair bit of effort at first, since the baking soda will be particularly hard to pull your spoon through. After 1–2 minutes of stirring, the baking soda will become fluffy and easy to pull apart.  Use a clean spoon to stir your ingredients thoroughly. For best results, mix it thoroughly with your hands after stirring it. Pour in 2 teaspoons (9.9 ml) glitter and mix it with your baking soda and hair conditioner. This will give your fake snow a shine and texture similar to that of real snow in the sunlight.  Keep in mind that glitter is especially difficult to clean up! This is probably not the best idea if there will be younger children around your decorative snow. Your fake snow should last for at least a few hours before it begins to coagulate and change texture. For this reason, it's probably not a good idea to store it for long periods of time.
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Fill a large bowl with 3 cups (710 ml) of baking soda. Pour 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of hair conditioner on top of your baking soda. Mix your ingredients with a large spoon to combine them. Add glitter if you want to give your snow an extra shine.