Homemade toothpaste can be adapted to your specific needs and tastes, but ensure you are including the following types of ingredients:  A cleaning substance. An abrasive to loosen plaque. An emulsifier to help the various ingredients mix well. A sweetening agent to make the toothpaste palatable. A flavoring agent (optional, but helpful both for taste and freshening your breath). Start with a proven method and experiment from there to determine your tastes and preferences.  One common recipe includes the following ingredients:  1/2 teaspoon glycerin (a sweetener) 1/8 teaspoon mild neutral soap powder (a cleanser) 1 tablespoon calcium carbonate, which is often sold as chalk of Paris White (an abrasive) 1/2 teaspoon gum arabic, commonly sold at health food stores (an emulsifier) A couple drops of peppermint oil (a flavoring agent) 1/8 cup water Combine all ingredients, then heat and stir for five minutes over medium heat, or until your mixture has achieved a paste-like appearance.  You can make a year's supply of homemade toothpaste for one-tenth the price of purchasing a market brand.  Experiment with different flavorings.  Making your own toothpaste can be an especially useful solution if you harbor a strong dislike of the mint flavoring used in most commercial toothpastes. As your homemade toothpaste doesn't have all the ingredients found in commercial toothpaste (for better and for worse) consider alternating between your homemade toothpaste and a commercial toothpaste every two weeks. When using a homemade toothpaste, consider following with a mouthwash.

Summary: Understand the components of homemade toothpaste. Try a basic recipe. Cook your ingredients to form a paste.


Before you apply for jobs or start working on local projects, you want to make sure that you are able to keep up with conversations about film and production. Take some time to do research on the Internet and build up your knowledge about the language of the film industry. If you are pursuing a career in production, you already probably know a good deal about it. However, before you start networking or doing freelance work, it pays to brush up on any technical skills, softwares, or general knowledge that you need a review on.  If you plan on applying to production jobs, research how production varies across different projects and studios according to scale and budget. Also learn about different kinds of production roles. Some roles in production center around creative issues, while others involve managing the team or keeping the project on budget. It also will be worth your while to learn about the overall process of how films get made and how production fits into the overall picture. If you can imagine going to school, or would like to get as qualified as possible before applying to jobs or offering out your production services, enroll at a film school. Film school can teach you everything relating to production and the film industry in general. After your education you will be armed not only with knowledge, but with projects that demonstrate your well-honed skills. If you are planning on applying to production positions, research and find any companies, studios, or projects in your town or city. Hollywood isn’t the only major center for film; there are plenty of other places both nationally and internationally that do amazing film work. If you plan on doing freelance work, try to gauge the demand in your area for production work. Try to see what sectors have the highest demand.

Summary: Learn the lingo. Learn about film and video production. Consider going to film or producing school. Learn about the industry in your area.


" Party animals announce their presence the minute the enter the room, and there is no better way to do this than a costume, prop, or killer outfit. Obviously, the outfit will change depending on the party, but the important thing to remember is that you want to wear it with confidence. A party animal wears something because they want to, not because they're worried about what other people think.  For themed parties, you want to commit as completely to the theme as possible. Go big or go home. If it is a casual party, throw on a silly hat, shirt, or grab a weird prop to bring with you. Anything that calls attention to you will do. You don't want to be drunk when you arrive, but you also don't want to feel like you need to "catch-up" when you get there. If you're going to drink, ensure that you have a driver before leaving. Unless you're going to a dinner party (where party animals are generally less welcome), chances are good you're not going to get a whole lot of food at the party. Eat a good meal before the party so that you energy and food in your stomach. Going into a party without eating beforehand isn't just a drag, it can be dangerous if there's drinking involved. Always have a good meal 1-2 hours before going so that you don't have to worry about feeling sick or foraging for food when you're in party animal mode. A party animal needs a habitat to party in. It will be difficult to get momentum going if you're the first one in the door, so play it cool and arrive fashionably late. If it is a smaller gathering or party, 15-20 minutes should be fine, but if you're going to a huge party you should try to arrive at least an hour after things have kicked off. If you do arrive before things really kick off, never fear. Just have fun, be energetic, and the party will soon follow your vibe. No one wants to deal with rides home or places to sleep once they've transformed into a party animal. It is smartest and safest to deal with these things in advance. Make sure you have a designated driver if the party has alcohol, and check with the host that you have a place to sleep if you will not be driving home. Check in with your friends to make sure you have a buddy at the party to watch out for you if things go poorly -- the two of you can make sure that you both make it home safely.
Summary: Dress up in a costume or extravagant "going-outfit. Have a few casual drinks before leaving. Have something to eat an hour before the party. Arrive late. Make plans for the end of the party before you start partying.