Q: Wait until the child is fast asleep, then quietly slip into his or her room. Gently remove the tooth, and then place the gift (money, letter, toy, toothbrush, etc.) under the pillow or in some other location.  You may want to let your child stay up a little later on the night the tooth fairy visits. That way, you will be less likely to accidentally wake him/her when you take the tooth and leave a gift. You can suggest that your child leaves the tooth under another pillow next to the one he or she will lay his/her head on. This will make it easier for you to take the tooth and leave the gift without waking the child. You can even tell your child it will be easier for the tooth fairy to get under the pillow this way. If the tooth was placed in a glass of water, instead of fishing the tooth out, just bring in another, identical glass of water and remove the one with the tooth. That way, you will be able to act quickly and quietly. Some like to save the first tooth a child loses (or all of them) as a special memento. If you want to save the tooth, make sure to store it in a safe place where it won’t get lost or damaged. The child can leave the note under his or her pillow the next night, and you can pick it up then. This is a good way to teach gratitude and good communication skills. If the child asks if the tooth fairy is real, ask him or her “Why do you ask?” or “Why do you want to know?” Sometimes, the child just wants to be reassured. If the child really wants to know the truth, you can explain how much fun kids have anticipating the tooth fairy, and how parents and other caregivers love to see children happy because the tooth fairy “visited” them. You can also let your child know about traditions in other countries; for instance, in Spain, a mouse named Ratocinto Perez visits instead of a fairy. Interesting facts like this can make the “truth” about the tooth fairy more fun.
A: Leave the special gift for the child. Save the tooth, if you want. Have the child write a thank-you note to the tooth fairy. Be considerate if your child wants to know more about the tooth fairy.

Q: Combine equal parts of flour and cold water in a cup. Mix it until it’s smooth and stir it into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer for 5 minutes. A general rule is use 2 tsp (3 grams) of flour to thicken 1 L (34  fl oz) of liquid. This method takes a little longer than the others, but it works well for thickening tomato-based sauces. Keep the sauce on medium heat, remove the lid from the pan to allow the liquid to evaporate until your sauce reaches your desired consistency. You can also use this method to thicken BBQ sauce. Teriyaki sauce is one of the few sauces that will thicken if left over low heat. Remove the sauce from heat when it starts to get a syrupy consistency. Soak the nuts in water until they are soft. Puree them until they have formed a smooth, thin paste. Add them to your sauce, whisking the sauce vigorously while it cooks over low heat. This option works well for adding thickness to Indian-style sauces. Arrowroot is also gluten-free and grain-free. It has no taste to it and will leave your sauce with a glossy and clear finish. Arrowroot can be used in any sauce that you would normally use cornstarch to thicken it.
A: Make a flour slurry to thicken creamy sauces. Use the reduction method for tomato-based sauces. Thicken teriyaki sauce by cooking over low heat. Puree almonds or cashews for a vegan option. Try arrowroot if you’re on a paleo diet.

Q: What part of the tree is it stuck in and how high up is it? Figuring out exactly where the cat is will help you decide how to help it out of the tree. The goal is to calm the cat down and make it comfortable enough to come out of the tree on its own. Dogs will just get over-excited by having the cat up a tree and cause the cat more stress. Call up to the cat. If the cat is not yours, try to find its owner and have them call to the cat. A cat is more likely to come to a person that it knows. Clicker training can be very helpful if your cat repeatedly gets stuck in trees. Using a clicker to reinforce the behavior, you can train your cat to come when you call their name. This kind of training can sometimes override fear and hesitation in the cat. If it's your cat, use the treat that they like best. If you don't know the cat, try using a treat that smells strongly, such as tuna. Leave a bowl of dry food at the base of the tree and then walk away. If the cat doesn't know you, it's best to walk away and let the cat come down for the food. If the cat likes to play with the dot from a laser pointer, you may be able to side track it into coming down to chase it. Obtain a laser pointer and aim it at a spot where the cat can see it. Almost all cats will be interested in little light like your pointer Move the point of light down the tree trunk. Repeat this as many times as needed to gain the cat's attention and interest. With any luck, the cat will follow the dot of light down. Try cautiously waiting before proceeding with any of the other methods of getting it down. Cats often come down of their own accord, given time and space. The cat may just need space, quiet, and reassurance that no other animals or people are hanging about to bother it. If you wait, the cat will become hungry and may try to come down on its own. This should only happen after you have waited for the cat to come down on its own for a significant amount of time, about 24 hours. Remember, a cat's claws are good for climbing up a tree, but they are not as good for climbing down. Your cat may genuinely be stuck and need your help!
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Determine exactly where the cat is if you can't see it right away. Lock away any dogs in the area. Try to coax the cat down before trying to physically remove it. Use treats or other incentives to coax the cat down. Use a laser pointer to lure the cat down. Keep an eye on the cat but give it time to come down on its own. Decide to take more active measures to get the cat down from the tree.