These bags are usually thicker and more durable than your average sandwich bag. If you are freezing a lot of soup, consider using different sized bags for different portion sizes, such as gallons and quarts. Plastic bags will save space in your freezer. If you are hesitant about using plastic bags and don't care about saving space, use a plastic box with a tight-fitting lid instead. Write the name of the soup and the date using a permanent marker. Frozen soup will not last forever, and needs to be used within a certain amount of time. Dairy-based soups will only last 2 months, while broth-based soups will last 3 months. Any longer, and the taste and texture will be compromised. This will hold the bag stable. Make sure that the jar is large enough to hold the bag. If you are using a plastic container, set the container down on a stable surface. Use a ladle to transfer the soup from the pot to the bag. If you are using a plastic container, leave ½ to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters) of space between the soup and the lid. This will allow for the soup to expand while freezing. It will also reduce the chances of freezer burn. Pull the bag out of the jar, and squeeze out as much air as you can. An easy way to do this is to close the bag most of the way, and then to press the air out. Seal the bag tightly. If you are using a plastic container, simply place the lid on tightly. Lay the bag(s) flat on the bottom of the freezer. When they freeze and become solid, you can stack them to save space. If you are using plastic containers, you don't have to wait for the soup to freeze. You can simply stack them from the start. Soups that contain grains and starches, such as beans, pasta, or potatoes, can go mushy. To keep this from happening, place the soup towards the back of the freezer. The temperature is most consistent there.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a plastic, re-sealable, freezer-safe bag. Label the bag. Place the bag into a jar, and flip the top edges over the mouth of the jar. Fill the bag with the soup. Seal the bag. Place the soup into the freezer.


Examine the wound and look carefully at the victim. Check to see if the victim has a bleeding head wound. Concussions might not bleed on the surface, but under the scalp, creating a "goose egg" or a hematoma (a large bruise).  Visible external injuries are not always a good way to tell if someone has a concussion since some very minor scalp wounds bleed profusely, while some less visible impact injuries can cause major brain impairment. Physical symptoms to look for include signs of basilar skull fracture, Battle’s sign (a swollen bruised area that appears several days after a skull fracture because blood has leaked into the area behind the ear), raccoon eyes, and rhinorrhea (leakage of cerebrospinal fluid). Mild and severe concussions can result in many physical symptoms. Look for any of the following symptoms:  Loss of consciousness. Severe headache. Light sensitivity. Double or blurred vision. Seeing "stars", spots or other visual anomalies. Loss of coordination and balance. Vertigo. Numbness, tingling, or weakness in legs and arms. Nausea and vomiting.  Amnesia. Obvious confusion. Since a concussion is an ailment of the brain, concussions often disrupt brain function. These disruptions include:  Unusual irritability or excitability. Disinterest or difficulties with concentration, logic, and memory. Mood swings or outbursts of inappropriate emotions and tearfulness. Drowsiness or lethargy. When checking for a concussion, it is important to know whether or not the victim is conscious and know his or her level of cognitive function. To check the consciousness of the victim, try the AVPU code:  A - Is the victim alert? - Does the victim watch you with their eyes? Does he answer your questions? Does he respond to normal environmental stimuli? V - Does the victim respond to voice? - Does the victim respond when spoken to, even if the response is small and not completely alert? Does he need to be yelled at to respond? A victim can respond to verbal commands and not be alert. A response of "Huh?" when you speak to them means they are verbally responsive, yet not alert. P - Does the victim respond to pain or touch? - Pinch skin to see if there is movement or if the victim opens his eyes. Another technique is to pinch or poke the nail bed. Be careful when doing this; you do not want to cause unnecessary harm to the victim. You are simply trying to get a physical response from him. U - Is the victim unresponsive to anything attempted? Most concussion symptoms appear within minutes of the injury. Others appear hours later. Some symptoms can change days later. Keep a watch on the victim and call a doctor if symptoms worsen or change.
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One-sentence summary -- Assess the victim. Check for physical symptoms. Check for cognitive symptoms. Assess consciousness. Watch the victim afterwards.


You need a few special materials to make a matchbook advent calendar. Craft matchboxes come in various sizes, so feel free to mix and match. Washi tape is a type of decorative masking tape. You can find these supplies online, or at your local craft store:   Enough matchbooks to make 25-31 days Patterned paper Washi tape Stickers Ribbon Craft glue Decorative trinkets Markers and paints Decide how many calendar days you want to include in your advent calendar. Lay out the appropriate number of matchboxes.  Remove the drawer from each matchbox so that you're only decorating the shell. Use a combination of ribbons, washi tape, and decorative paper to decorate each shell.  Decorate the front of the drawers to match the shells. You don't have to use identical patterns for the drawers and shells, but make sure they complement each other. Use paints or markers to add numbers to the front of the drawers. Or, if you prefer, cut out some numbers from the scraps of your decorative paper and glue them to the drawers. Feel free to mix and match techniques when making the numbers. Your advent calendar should be a reflection of your creativity. Once you've decorated every matchbox, fill them with tiny gifts such as candy, money, or small toys. Get creative with your gift ideas! You can also make personalized certificates to put in the matchboxes. If you're making one for your mom or dad, put a certificate that says you'll do a chore. If you're making one for your boyfriend or girlfriend, make a certificate good for a romantic dinner. Stack the matchboxes until you've made the shape of a Christmas tree. Once you're happy with the shape, glue the boxes to each other. Make sure all the drawers are facing the same direction. Place the calendar on a table or counter top, or thread some ribbon through the top box and hang it on the wall.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather your supplies. Decorate the boxes. Add numbers to the drawers. Fill the matchboxes with gifts. Arrange the matchboxes into a tree.


Any kind of cardboard will work, as long as it’s thick and a pin can push through it. Position the pin so it’s in the spot where you want the center of the circle to be. Make sure it’s secure in the cardboard so it doesn’t shift when you’re drawing the circle. The larger the rubber band, the bigger your circle will be. If you want to draw a small circle, use a small rubber band or wrap the rubber band around the pin twice. If you don’t have a rubber band, you can tie a piece of string into a circle and use that instead. At this point, the rubber band should be wrapped around both the pin and the pencil. Make sure you keep the rubber band pulled taut while you draw the circle so it's even.
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Place paper on top of a piece of cardboard. Push a pin through the paper and the cardboard. Put a rubber band around the pin. Place the tip of a pencil in the other end of the rubber band. Pull the rubber band taut and draw a circle with the pencil.