INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Freshly baked donuts can be left at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. If the donuts are cream-filled, they must be stored in the refrigerator to prevent the cream filling from spoiling. You want to make sure that the storage bag or container is tightly sealed, otherwise, the donuts will get stale. If you are using a storage bag, then just try and squeeze as much air from the bag as possible without damaging the toppings on the donuts. Freshly baked donuts will last longer if kept out of direct sunlight. The sunlight will not only cause your donuts to become stale, but it will also melt any icing or glaze on the donuts. When you are ready to eat one of the donuts, you can place the donuts on a plate and microwave for a few seconds. This will soften, warm, and put moisture back into the donuts. Since the donuts are still at room temperature, do not microwave excessively. Any icing or glaze on the donuts will melt, and the donuts might actually become hard if microwaved for too long.

SUMMARY: Place the donuts in storage bags or airtight containers. Seal the donuts in the storage bag or container. Store the donuts in a cool, dry area. Place the donuts in the microwave for 5 seconds to freshen them up.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Treating your broken toe within the first 24 hours of the injury is crucial to ensuring it does not get infected or become too swollen. Take off any constricting items on your toes, such as socks or shoes. Once your toe is exposed, examine it to ensure no bones have broken through your skin. You should look closely to make sure your toe is still pointing in the right direction, despite the break, and does not appear blueish or feel numb to the touch. These are all indications that it is safe to treat the toe at home. Sit down on a comfortable, stable surface. Place your foot on a stack of pillows or on a chair. Raise the leg to above your waist to reduce the swelling on your pinky toe.  Raising the affected leg will also help to reduce the pain of the broken pinky toe. You should try to keep your foot elevated as much as possible, even after the first 24 hours. Rest and elevation will help your pinky toe to heal. If your feet get cold, use a light blanket over your feet like a tent so there is very little pressure on your broken toe. For the first 24 hours of the injury, you should ice your toe to reduce swelling and pain. Wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply it to the toe for 20 minutes once an hour.  You can also wrap a bag of frozen peas or corn in a towel and use it as an ice pack. Do not leave the ice pack on for longer than 20 minutes at a time and never apply ice directly to your skin as this can lead to further injury. Take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) for pain relief. Follow the dosage instructions on the label.  Children under the age of 18 should not be given aspirin. Do not take pain medication if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or any bleeding disorders, such as ulcers.

SUMMARY:
Remove your shoes and socks, if necessary. Raise the affected leg above your waist. Ice the toe for 10 – 20 minutes. Take pain medication.