Once you have finished baking an item like a cake or tart in the pan, take it out of the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Let it cool for at least 10-20 minutes. This will give the baked item a chance to set. It will also make handling the pan easier. You can use a cake stand on a low table or countertop. In a pinch, you can also use a metal can or a mason jar with a lid to raise the pan off the table or counter. Grip the round band with one hand. With the other hand, carefully release the spring on the band so it opens. The band should then separate from the bottom of the pan. Once the band has been released, use both hands to lift it off the bottom of the pan in an upward motion. It should come off cleanly and easily, leaving you with a beautiful baked good, ready to serve. You can also lift the band off the pan in a downward motion, placing it on the table or countertop.

Summary: Let the item cool. Place the pan on a raised surface. Release the spring on the pan. Lift the band off the bottom of the pan. Finished.


The teapot needs to be large enough to hold all your quotes. Depending on how large you write and the number of quotes you've gathered, base the teapot's size on the amount of writing that will be transferred to the teapot.  The quotes will be written using a permanent marker, so check that the teapot material will hold the ink and allow for quick drying. For a standout look, go for white. Otherwise, if you find a dark colored teapot, use reverse (white, metallic or light colored) markers. . Remove any dust or debris before writing on the teapot.  Simply wipe clean with warm, soapy water, rinse with clean water and then dry with a soft cloth. If you're creating this for another person, find a book penned by his or her favorite author and dig up as many quotes as possible. Or, use online quote websites for fasting sorting.  You might even like to ask directly for quotes that your recipient holds dear, in order to make the teapot extra special. It's a good idea to write out or type up the quotes to keep on hand as you create the teapot. You can reference your sheet as you write, making it easier.

Summary: Choose a white, ceramic teapot. Wash and dry the ceramic teapot Gather your quotes.


Visual clutter translates to mental clutter. Having a clean space to rest is the first step to feeling more at ease when you go to bed, and this goes for all of your surfaces—floors, desks, walls, etc.  Put clothes from the floor in the closets, drawers, or hamper. Give the floor a little sweep every week as well for that extra clean feeling under your feet. Arrange and file papers on your desk. Loose pens, messy makeup, or other types of clutter need to be put up or away. Get a “change bowl” for you to put your keys, headphones, or loose articles without a place so that they still feel organized, too. Only keep what you need to get through the night on your bedside table. That means a glass of water and maybe a tissue. Swap out your phone’s alarm for a conventional alarm clock. This will reduce the urge to use your phone before bed or during the night. Move your phone charger across the room or into the bathroom, for example. Feng shui dictates that your bedroom’s “commanding position” of the bed is farthest away from the door. The “command position” is the place in the room where you’re most ready to deal with whatever comes your way, literally and figuratively. If distance is not achievable, at least position your bed so it faces the door to create a feeling of security and safety.  Don’t forget you can position your bed in a corner if you have space. This supposedly offers better chi by not aligning the bed with the entrance to the room. If you have a window, position the bed to where you can see both the door and the window—unless you aren’t on the ground floor. Then it is still a safe feeling to put the headboard at the window. Don’t totally block your natural daylight, though! Having a more open floor plan in the bedroom helps in feeling less cluttered, just like a clean desktop. The easier it is to move in the room, the more comfortable it will feel.  To save work, practice by drawing different arrangements before starting to move the furniture. Do not block out windows or doors in order to make distance with furniture. Instead, consider removing a piece of furniture to another room if it is too crowded. Less is more! Try to center pieces of furniture on their respective walls. This helps to keep corners and walkways from getting too cramped. Sleep is best done in the quiet, peaceful darkness. Opt for blackout curtains on the windows that will not only keep out light but insulate from extra noise.  Closing the door when you go to bed will also make sure that anyone else in the hall or room next to you doesn’t unintentionally wake you up. If you live in a noisy part of town or near an active roadway, try a white noise machine or swiveling fan to counteract some of the noise. If you like to wind down at the end of the day to TV, do so in another room. You don’t want to leave the TV on overnight or associate your room with being awake. During the day, open the blinds. Let in natural daylight, if you can, over artificial lighting.

Summary: Declutter your visible surfaces. Arrange your bed away from but facing the door. Move other furniture away from the middle of the room. Block out as much light and noise as possible at night.


In order to find a boyfriend, you’re going to have to look beyond school. Instead of hanging out at home, try going to your local pool, library, ice cream store, or mall, where there will be plenty of boys around! Take advantage for the summer and enjoy the outdoors, say hello to people, and try to make new friends. If you love theater or volunteering, consider joining your local theater group or club team, instead of playing and practicing at school. If there’s nothing you really want to join, try something new, like a new sport or joining a young politicians club. Look for activities that are coed, and avoid all-girls things like all-girls sports teams or dance groups.  Finding someone who shares the same passion as you also gives you a lot to talk about! If you’re scared of joining alone, ask your friends to join with you. Feel free to try different activities if you don’t like the first one you pick up. where a lot of people your age work. Getting a job has the added benefit of also giving you an added bit of cash. A job where you spend a lot of time working with other people, like washing cars or scooping ice cream, is an ideal way to get to know someone. You never know when the opportunity to get to know someone is going to strike. If a boy asks if you want to do something, say yes! If you’re not free, ask if you can reschedule.  Practice saying yes to things, even if they’re new or seem scary. Keep an open mind. Your friends might know someone they can set you up with, so don’t hesitate to ask! If you have any friends who are dating a boy at a different school, their boyfriend’s friends or acquaintances might be the perfect guy for you! Ask your friend or their male friends to reach out and set you up on a blind date, or to plan a party where you’re all invited. If you like someone and they haven’t made a move, don’t be afraid to make one first. You don’t have to wait around until he asks you -- go up to him and ask for his number.  Even if he says no, at least you’re not spending your time playing guessing games! Go in with a plan, and ask your friends if you can practice with them. Going over the conversation a few times can help settle your nerves.
Summary: Hang out in social places. Prioritize joining activities in your local community instead of at school. Get a job Be available. Ask your friends to wingwoman for you. Take initiative.