Q: What better time to start planning a warm seaside getaway or a mountain escape than when you’re stuck at home, sheltering from the rain? Pull out a map and start planning out a budget, then grab a couple of travel guides or hit the Internet and start thinking about some fun things to do. Do some indoor bodyweight exercises, like push-ups, sit-ups, or squats. Get your heart rate up with some jumping jacks or jump rope. Just because you’re inside, doesn’t mean you can’t burn some calories! Rainy days are the perfect time to catch up on work for school or your job. Get comfy with a fuzzy blanket and a hot drink, then hit the books and your laptop.
A: Plan a vacation. Exercise at home. Get some homework done.

Q: Start a new paragraph, and turn your attention to the product or service you're writing your testimonial about. List two or three important facts about the product or service.  Take a moment to introduce the product or service and talk a little about what it is or what it does. Then state specifically what it did for you and how it helped you. For example, you might say "Social Media Z focuses on increasing social media reach through entertaining and informative social media posts. Since hiring Social Media Z, we've gained 237 new followers and our sales have increased by nearly a third." Highlight a unique or creative approach. If there's something about the business or product that sets it apart from competitors, talk about that thing specifically. Mention if custom solutions were offered that were tailored specifically to your problem.  It can help to describe your expectations, if they help put the creativity of the business you're talking about into perspective. For example, you might write "I didn't expect Social Media Z to get us more than 20 or 30 followers, but they found a way to bring in ten times as many people." If your contact person was a pleasure to work with, or if the company went above and beyond the call of duty, make an enthusiastic note about this. If you worked closely with a particular employee, mention them by name.  Personal notes also mean something to the people you name, and can help employers identify and reward their best employees. If someone specific impressed you, talk about them in your testimonial. For example, you might write "While the whole team went above and beyond, Sally spent a lot of time getting to know our company and our needs. We would not have achieved the success we did without Sally's hard work and attentiveness." Go back to your description of the project you faced. The figures you use to show the results should match the figures you used when describing your problem, so readers can easily compare. For example, if you're hiring a social media management company for your business, and you focused on the low numbers of people following your social media accounts, state specifically how many followers you had after the company you hired went to work. If you mentioned any obstacles in the first part of your testimonial, tell your readers how you feel about them now. Typically either it wasn't as big of an issue as you thought, or the success was worth it. For example, if you were skeptical about using the product or service because of its cost, you might say "I was concerned Social Media Z's fees were too high, but after such overwhelming success, I'm now convinced they are worth every penny!"
A: Describe how the product or service solved your problem. Include a personal note. Use specific figures to show impact. Explain how you overcame any obstacles.

Q: You need a plastic or glass container that’s completely airtight to lock in moisture and prevent any brine from evaporating. If the original container is tight enough, leave the cheese in it. However, if it doesn’t reseal well after opening it, move the cheese to a container that can be closed completely.  If you move it to a new container, be sure to label the container with a permanent marker or sticker. Write down the type of cheese and the date that you bought it so you know how long to keep it. When transferring your cheese, keep any original liquid, too. Don’t drain the cheese. The drawers in your refrigerator have the most consistent temperature and humidity so the cheese won’t get too cold or too dry. The best drawer is the one closest to the bottom of the fridge. Ideally, your refrigerator temperature should be set between 35 and 45 °F (2 and 7 °C) for cheese-keeping.  If you’re having trouble using up your cheese before it goes bad, consider buying cheese in smaller quantities. Throw away cheese if there is any mold or if it smells funky. Mold on soft cheese is a sign it’s not safe to eat. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to replace the brine if you only use a clean utensil to reach in and remove cheese. But as soon as you dip a dirty utensil or your fingers into the brine, you’ll want to change it out. Drain the old brine with a cheesecloth or strainer over the sink. Then, fill the container with new brine and seal it tightly before placing back in the fridge.  Make your own brine by dissolving 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of salt in 3 cups (710 ml) of water.  Stronger brine will preserve the cheese for longer. But keep in mind that the more salt you put in the brine, the saltier the cheese will taste. Don’t swap fresh water for brine. Water will dilute the flavor of the cheese and cause it to spoil faster.
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Transfer your soft cheese to a tightly sealed container if necessary. Keep the cheese in a fridge drawer for no more than 2 weeks. Replace the brine only if it gets contaminated with a dirty spoon or hand.