Do not panic when you hear the fire alarm. Also, it's important to stay quiet so you can hear any instructions. In fact, it's important to be quiet and calm the whole time the fire drill is happening, not just when it starts. Though you may think the fire alarm is just for practice, you should always treat it as there actually is a fire. You have to practice the drill seriously to learn the proper procedure so that when a fire does happen, you won't panic. In fact, even if a drill is scheduled, something could have happened to cause a real emergency. Always treat the drill as if it were the real thing. When you hear the alarm, you must stop anything you are doing at the time. Don't take time to finish a sentence on your paper or send an email. Don't take time to gather your things. Respond to the alarm immediately. Consider where the nearest exit is. Leave the room you are in going in that direction. Try to be as orderly as possible as you leave the room. Line up to exit the room. Don't start running. If possible, know the route to the nearest fire exit before a fire drill happens. It's always a good idea to check for your route when you're in a new building, especially one you will spend a good deal of time in. For instance, hotels are required to have the fire exit on the back of your hotel door. Under no circumstances should you ever use an elevator in an emergency evacuation. If you are the last person in a room, close the door behind you. Make sure it doesn't lock, however. When you close the door, it helps slow the fire because not as much oxygen can get in the room as quickly. It also blocks smoke and heat from entering other rooms as much. Do not turn the lights off as you exit the room. Leaving the lights on will help firefighters see better.
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One-sentence summary -- Stay calm. Treat the alert as if it were a real fire. Stop what you're doing. Start moving out of the building. Close your door. Leave the lights on.

Taking time to make your own gift is often better than anything you could buy. Tap your talents to make her something special. If you're a talented baker, bake her something special or assemble some baking mixes for her. If you're a whiz at knitting, make her a new set of mittens or hot pads. If you enjoy painting, create a piece of art to give her. Many products can be personalized with messages, names, or monograms. Personalizing a gift for your mom will show that you've gone the extra mile to find a present that's uniquely hers. Pick a product that she'll appreciate (and that fits your budget). It could be anything from a mug to a bag, bath robe to a piece of jewelry. Family photos mean a lot. Give her a lasting memento of one or more of your favorite moments by creating a photo gift. It could be anything from a simple framed photo to a printed pillowcase. Do a family photoshoot. This could be informal or at a studio. Either way, it says that her birthday is day worth remembering. Make her a family photo album. Assemble some of your favorites into a book that she can look at whenever she want a reminder of how much you care. Be creative by putting a favorite photo on an everyday item, like a vase, mug, ornament, apron, or pillow. Create an archive of the recipes that you've enjoyed together over the years. Include all your family favorites in it, from staple main dishes to memorable treats to traditional holiday baking. Besides giving ingredients lists and directions, you can personalize the book more by adding photos and personal stories alongside the recipes. For instance, you can include photos of your family enjoying each dish and/or text that explains the origin of a particular recipe. Consider making copies for the whole family so that your mom will see that her culinary traditions will continue to be passed along. Demonstrate that you're paying attention to what she loves by giving her a gift that fits perfectly into one of her personal collections. If she collects a particular kind of china, buy her a new piece. If she's wild about hogs, get her something with a pig design on it. If she has a favorite series, get her the next book or dvd in it.
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One-sentence summary -- Make her a one-of-a-kind gift. Order a personalized gift. Make her a photo gift. Make her a recipe book. Add to one of her collections.

Thread 1 end of the line through the eye of the swivel. Pull about 6 inches (15cm) of line through the swivel then double it back against itself so it's folded over the swivel. Leave about 1in (2.5cm) of space between the swivel and the twists to create a loop. Twist the line 5 to 7 times, then bring the short end of the line through the loop just below the swivel. It can be helpful to moisten the short line so you can grip it easily. Pull both the short end and the main line to tighten the knot against the swivel, but be careful that the coils don't overlap. Trim off any excess line.
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One-sentence summary -- Thread the line through the swivel and double it back. Twist the line 5 to 7 times and thread the end through the loop. Pull the short end and main line to tighten the knot.

Even though a cooler is meant to keep everything cold, you can also use it to keep hot foods hot. Double-layer aluminum foil around the interior of the cooler. The aluminum will hold the heat inside your cooler. Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil on your counter and set your hot container onto it. Make sure your food is piping hot as you wrap the foil around it. Use a few pieces of foil to cover the container completely. Use an oven mitt as you wrap the foil so you don't burn yourself. Set the container in the middle of the cooler. The heat from the container will transfer through the aluminum foil and keep the entire cooler warm. Fill new cotton socks halfway with uncooked rice. Once you have the rice inside the sock, tie a simple knot on top so none of it spills out. Use a string to tie the socks for added security. Dried beans will also work similarly. Use the regular settings on your microwave. Once they are finished, they will be nice and warm and they will hold heat for a while. Fill in the large spaces on each side of your food container. This will add more heat to the cooler and help your food stay at a reasonable temperature. Use clean towels so your food doesn't move around while you transport it. Make sure the towels are tight against your food so they insulate the heat inside. Fill a rubber hot water bottle with boiling water. It's easiest to pour the water into the bottle from a kettle or a pot with a spout. Place the hot water bottle on top of the cooler for one final heating element to keep your food warm. Seal the lid of the cooler tight after you add the water bottle so no heat can escape. The temperature of the cooler will start to drop over time. Carry a food thermometer with you to check on the temperature of your food to make sure it is above 140F (60C).
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Line the inside of a cooler with aluminum foil. Wrap your container of hot food with another piece of foil. Place the container inside the cooler. Make 2 or 3 heat packs by filling new socks with uncooked rice. Microwave the heat packs for 2 to 3 minutes. Place the heat packs on the sides of your food container. Fill in any gaps in the cooler with towels. Put a hot water bottle on top of the towels. Eat the food within 2 hours.