Q: If you forgot your toothpaste as well as your toothbrush, you can use baking soda as a substitute. It is an ingredient in many toothpastes because of its ability to whiten teeth and remove plaque. Simply place some on your finger, paper towel, or washcloth before brushing your teeth. Salt has natural antibacterial qualities and can eliminate some of the plaque-causing germs in your mouth when you don’t have any toothpaste. Combine 1–2 teaspoons of salt to 8 ounces of lukewarm water and allow the salt to dissolve in the water. Then dip your finger, paper towel, or washcloth in the saltwater before brushing your teeth. You can also use the salt water to rinse your mouth out after brushing. Don’t use too much salt or use this method frequently if you have metal fillings, as salt is corrosive. Strawberries contain vitamin C to maintain gum health, a powerful astringent that helps remove plaque, and malic acid which whitens teeth. Alone or combined with baking soda, crushed strawberries are a good substitute for toothpaste.  Be sure to rinse thoroughly after brushing, as strawberries also contain sugar, which can contribute to tooth decay. Be aware that strawberries contain fructose. This is less dangerous to your teeth than sugar, but may still contribute to some decay. Check with your dentist before starting to use a homemade strawberry toothpaste.
A: Substitute baking soda for toothpaste. Try a mixture of salt and water. Make a toothpaste with strawberries.

Article: Flatten it, frost it, etc.  The toothpicks will help keep it from sliding. Be sure that no one chokes on the toothpick. Let them know it may be in a slice of the cake.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Prepare the bottom layer of your cake. Place three toothpicks in locations so that they will stand up vertically. Place the next layer on top.

Problem: Article: Cutting your hair, updating your makeup, trying out a new wardrobe are all ways that you can reinvent yourself. If you're making a change in your life, try changing your appearance to fit the new you.  Most of us need a new look every five years or so. The clothes that you wore in high school might be outdated in college. If you're a young professional, it's time to trade in your college duds for more professional outfits. Look around at pictures of people who are living the life you'd like to be living to get some ideas of changes you can make in your own look. Even though hair, makeup and clothing might seem to be a superficial approach to changing who you are, these things reflect your idea of yourself. The way you appear to be affects the way you are treated by the world, and the way you think of yourself. Many people find themselves stuck in a rut of wearing the same colors again and again. If you've been wearing an all-black wardrobe since you were a teen, it's time to add some color. Adding new colors to your outfits creates a whole new look.  Get rid of any clothes you no longer want to wear. Going through your closet and donating the old clothes to charity will make space for your new self. Don't forget about accessories. Adding new belts, scarves, and jewelry to old outfits can update them and make them new for you. Nothing makes a statement about your new change more than changing your hair. Whether you dye it, cut it, add extensions, or shave it off, making a dramatic change in your hairstyle will have an impact on your appearance.  The right hairstyle can make you appear thinner, younger, and healthier. Try getting a hairstyle you've never considered before, and find out how it affects who you are. If you're changing who you are, you'll want to develop a new basic wardrobe. If you have a clear idea of who you want to be, make sure that everything in your wardrobe backs up this basic look.  Have at least 10 pieces of clothing that fit your new style, and make sure they all go together. These 10 pieces of clothes will be different for every person. An investment banker's core essentials will look different from a Soho artist's essentials. Pick the clothing that's right for your new look. Getting a new tattoo or piercing doesn't have to be a rebellious act. Instead, this might be a good way for you to establish that you're changing who you are. What tattoo might symbolize this for you? People often use symbols like a butterfly, mermaid, or other abstract symbols to recognize their transformation.  Make sure you go to clean, professional tattoo and piercing locations. Realize that any tattoo is permanent. Before committing, make sure it's something you want to keep forever.
Summary: Get a makeover. Add color. Do something dramatic with your hair. Simplify your look. Consider a tattoo or piercing.

Q: If you want to keep busy, it may be easier to do so once you get negative feelings out of your head. Get a pen and paper and jot down what you're feeling for a little bit each day. Then, once your feelings are out, you can focus your energy elsewhere.  Make a list of everything he did to disappoint you. For example, write things like, "He never held my hand in public" and "He didn't want to call me his girlfriend." Once you're done, set the list aside and try to focus your energy somewhere else. In the wake of a breakup, you may find yourself constantly thinking about what went wrong and why. It can be helpful to have new goals. This will help you stay busy and avoid thinking about him.  It is important to strike a balance between activity/distraction and rest/reflection. Thinking about it too much can result in depression, but running away from it can keep you from healing. Think about something you always wanted to do. For example, did you always want to take up running? Try developing a workout routine that will teach you to run. People often become obsessive over past lovers. Sometimes, the easiest way to beat one obsession is to replace it with another. Try to stay present instead of lingering over what happened in the past. At any given moment, keep your mind on what you're feeling and experiencing right now.  Try to enjoy the small day to day things. Even something as simple as eating a great lunch should be savored. If you find yourself thinking about your ex, stop and think something like, "That was then. I'm going to focus on what I'm doing and how I'm feeling right now." You can use grounding techniques to get off the hamster wheel of thinking about him and bring you into the present. Look around and name five things you see. Five colors. Five textures. Close your eyes and identify what you hear or smell. Self care is important, especially after someone hurt you. Do not neglect the normal rituals of eating right, exercising, and caring for yourself overall.  Keep up with personal hygiene. Even if you feel like lingering in bed all day, get up, shower, and brush your teeth. Stay on track with your exercise routine as best as you can. If you're feeling really down, reduce your routine. For example, go for a brisk walk instead of a jog. Eat right. Binging on junk food may be tempting when you're feeling down, but it's unlikely to make you feel better.
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Write out your feelings. Give yourself something to do. Keep your mind in the present. Take care of yourself.