Use a sharp paring knife to carefully trim any of the white fat or tendons from the red steak. Fat will make your jerky overly chewy and will cause the jerky to spoil faster. Remove as much of the fat as you can before moving onto the next step. Wrap the meat in plastic wrap first, then place it in your freezer. A partially frozen steak will be easier to cut than a non-frozen steak. Lay the meat out on a cutting board and start to cut thin strips of meat from the steak with a chef's knife. Each slice of meat should be anywhere from 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) long. Continue cutting the strips until you’ve cut the entire steak into pieces.  Cut against the grain for a more traditional chewy texture or with the grain for a more sinewy texture. Try to slice the meat so each piece is a uniform size.
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One-sentence summary -- Trim the fat off the meat. Place the meat in a freezer for two hours. Cut the meat into 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 inch-thick (0.32 to 0.64 cm) strips.


Sponge application is most suitable for people with oily skin.  When you have oily skin, applying BB Cream with your fingers can add further oil to the skin on your face. A brush is less forceful, so when you have oily skin, you may have difficulty spreading the BB Cream evenly when you use a brush. Lightly spritz the makeup sponge with a moisturizing facial mist before using it to apply your BB Cream.  Using a sponge can throw the moisture levels of your skin off, so using a moisturizing facial mist can help prevent this. Spraying the sponge with a mist beforehand will also allow you to spread the cream more smoothly while keeping as much of the cream on your face as possible instead of losing it all in your sponge. Squeeze a puddle of BB Cream roughly 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in diameter, or the size of a dime, onto the back of your hand. Strictly speaking, this is not essential. It will make it easier to dab the cream on in equal portions, however. Dip the tip of your middle finger into the puddle of BB Cream on the back of your hand. Dab the cream on your fingertip onto your face. Only apply it in dots: one in the middle of the forehead, one on the tip of the nose, one on your left cheek, one on your right cheek, and one on your chin.  Even though you will be blending the BB Cream in using a makeup sponge, you should still dab the initial amount onto your skin using your fingers in order to control the amount better. The dots of BB Cream should be about equal in amount. Do not apply the cream in streaks or in large splotches. You should use the cream sparsely, apply a thin layer to avoid making your skin look too heavy or weighted down. Rub the BB Cream into your skin using firm, even, outward strokes.  Apply enough pressure to make your skin “jiggle” or move slightly from the vibration. Start from the forehead and work your way out toward the sides of your forehead from the center. Focus on your nose and chin next. Finish by firmly rubbing the BB Cream on your cheeks into your skin using outward strokes. The area around your eye is more sensitive, so hard pressure can cause damage to the skin. Blend the BB Cream on in this area using a patting motion.  You can either use your fingers or the sponge for this part. If you feel like you have less control over spread and pressure with the sponge, switch to your fingers. By using a gentle patting pressure near your eyes, you prevent the fine lines that may show up when the dragging, stroke motion strains the skin around your eye, which is especially sensitive.
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One-sentence summary -- Know when and why to use a sponge. Apply a facial mist to the sponge. Get a small amount on the back of your hand. Apply five dots to the forehead, nose, two cheeks, and chin. Smooth the BB Cream into your skin using the sponge. Lessen the pressure around your eye area.


You may want to take care of your parent or take away their means of consuming alcohol. However, hiding the alcohol or pouring it down the drain can often anger the person and make situations worse. Do not blame yourself for your parent's drinking; it is not your fault and you did not cause them to drink. You did not cause your parent's drinking problem and you cannot solve it for them. You may experience many complex emotions around your parent and their drinking problem. You may struggle with feeling love, frustration, anger, hopelessness, or helplessness. You may love your parent but hate their drinking problem. You are not the only person who struggles with conflicting emotions, and you are not alone in your struggles. Journal your feelings about your parent. You may wish to write a letter to your parent detailing how their drinking affects you and what emotions you feel. You may want to write the letter and process your feelings, then decide not to send it. Find healthy ways to cope with stress through adulthood. Instead of turning to drugs, alcohol, sleeping, or bingeing on food or television, find healthy outlets for your stress. Use exercise to get your body moving and relieve stress, such as dancing, going to the gym, or taking a hike. Spend time with friends by having a game night or going bowling. Do things that make you feel good and that are good for you.  Have activities that you enjoy that you do regularly. This can include engaging a hobby, starting a yoga practice, or reading a book. Make time for yourself. Do some meditation, go for a daily walk, or savor a cup of tea in the morning. Take a break to help you put things in perspective. It's difficult to cope with the lifestyle and resulting feelings of having an alcoholic parent. Don't feel like you have to keep it all to yourself. Sharing your feelings and frustrations can help you feel better and not so alone. Find a friend who is willing to listen to you and approach the situation nonjudgmentally. Confide in a sibling or close friend. It's okay to talk to someone and it doesn't mean you're being disloyal to your parent. Some adult children have difficulty engaging in intimate relationships and may tend to shy away. Interpersonal relationships may difficult due to a need for approval or low self-esteem. Having intimate relationships is an important part of connecting with others and creating meaningful relationships. Friendships contribute to overall happiness and stress reduction and can offer support when you need it. If you have difficulty meeting friends,  try volunteering. It's a great way to meet people with similar interests as you and can provide an environment to meet people and get to know one another.
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One-sentence summary --
Put away your sense of responsibility. Accept your feelings as normal. Practice healthy coping for stress. Confide in someone. Engage in meaningful relationships.