Q: If you have something on your mind that's bothering you, it will be hard to relax and enjoy yourself. At the very least, make a list of the things to be dealt with later, so that you don't need to worry about forgetting. Ask that they don't use the bathroom you've chosen for the duration of your spa evening. You don't want to be interrupted during your evening. If you enjoy music, you may like to create a relaxing playlist of music to listen to. Light some scented tea lights. Prepare your towels and pajamas. This will prevent running around to find a clean pair of jammies after relaxing. If you want wine, chocolates or anything else while in the bath, organize these too.
A: Finish all the things you had planned for the day that were essential for you to do. Tell everybody you live with (if you don't live alone) not to bother you. Turn off cellphones, pagers, phones, messenger, computers,etc. Gather your supplies.

Q: Discount services like Groupon and Living Social can be a great resource for dating on a budget. You can get cheaper tickets, two for one deals, discounted gift cards, and other budget-savers via these sites. Talk to your date ahead of time about what activities you two are interested in enjoying. The discounts are only good if you actually use the tickets. When using discount sites, think about related expenses. For example, if you want to buy cheap amusement park tickets, remember that you will also need to eat and drink inside the park. Check to make sure that you can bring items in, or plan for that added expense. Some restaurants and bars sponsor dance nights, where patrons can pay a small cover to participate in a short dance class followed by open dancing. They often focus on a particular style, such as salsa, swing, or line dancing. These events can be a romantic date that doesn't cost much as long as you don't give in to the urge to buy drinks. You may also find dance events sponsored by local churches or civic organizations. Visit the teams' websites to look for discount days or undesirable seats that come at a lower cost. You can still enjoy a day at the game in the cheap seats. Some fields allow people to filter down to unsold seats, so check to see if yours does. If there is a minor league team, high school team, or even a peewee championship for a sport you both enjoy, consider going out to those games. Some theaters show older films that are no longer in major theaters. These can be old films or relatively recent films that are already out on DVD. If you are lucky enough to live in an area with such a theater, then take advantage of the discounted tickets. You can enjoy the theater experience with a movie rental price. You may be able to find special deals or coupons online, in flyers, in the local paper, or in your local phonebook. Places that offer bowling, mini golf, arcades, or pizza often offer special rates or two-for-one deals on certain nights, depending on how busy they are. You may be able to enjoy your favorite activities for a much lower price if you know when to go or have the right coupon.
A: Check Groupon, Living Social, and related discount sites. Look for dance nights at local eateries. Check your local sports teams for ticket deals or cheap seats. Look for a discount theater. Check for special deals.

Q: Mouthpieces vary in design. Make sure your saxophone is compatible with the mouthpiece, since older saxes may not work well with more modern mouthpieces. Check the baffle, the size of the chamber, and the width of the tip, all of which may effect your sound. Baffles in particular make a tremendous difference in sound, so sample various kinds to find the right one for you. Straight baffles are known for their steady sound. They are ideal for older saxophones and sopranos. Roll-over baffles, which are popular with jazz players, add a bit of a bang with growl effects and a suggestion of brightness at the beginning of a note, while still maintaining a loud, steady sound throughout. Step baffles may be the easiest barrel to work with. Their ability to project sound makes them popular with R&B and rock performers, who have to pierce through a lot of other noise in order to be heard over their bandmates. Concave baffles lack projection and are hard to hear unless you're right up close. Because of this, they're hardly ever used except to produce very specific effects. Choose a type of reed to play with: hard or soft. If you are a beginner, consider using a soft reed. Although they tend to produce flat sounds at first, you will have an easier time manipulating the sound between sharp and flat than you would with a hard reed. Whichever one you choose, stick to it, since switching from one to the other will result in drastic changes in sound. Along the same lines, if you tend to use a lot of vibrato when you play, be sure to add vibrato when you tune your sax, as well. The colder the sax, the flatter the sound. If your sax has been stored in a cold area, move it somewhere warm so it can reach room temperature before you start tuning. If you don't have time for it to warm up on its own, use your body heat and blow warm air through it. Be sure the whole sax is of an even temperature. The top of the sax may feel warm over time, thanks to the body heat from your hands and fingers, while the base remains cold. If the temperature between top and bottom is inconsistent, play long notes to circulate warm air throughout the whole instrument. If it refuses to play the correct notes no matter what adjustments you make to the mouthpiece or your embouchure, find out how old it is if you don't already know. Low-pitch saxes are considered standard these days, but before that was established, manufacturers made high-pitch saxes as well. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to tune the latter precisely to other, more modern instruments. If you are unable to find out for yourself as to whether your older sax is high- or low-pitch, bring it into a music store. A repairman should be able to tell the difference, as well as repair the sax if it turns out to be a standard low-pitch model that simply isn't working right. Saxophones are known to be very temperamental in terms of tuning, since the slightest imperfection or deviation in design can alter its sound. Relax. Strive less for perfection and more for proficiency with each individual sax. If one or more notes sound incredibly off, take it in for repairs to make sure everything's where it should be. Otherwise, alter your technique to produce the right notes (or close enough) rather than stubbornly demand your sax to work the way you want it to. Rest assured that you're in good company even if you can't quite coax perfect notes from your sax. Several jazz legends famously had the same trouble.
A: Use the right mouthpiece. Be consistent. Check the temperature. Check your sax's age. Adapt to your sax.

Q: Shake through to cover in salt. Place in the fridge and leave. Stored in this manner, the basil leaves will remain in great condition for use over the coming months. Both the leaves and the oil (now infused with basil) can be used for cooking.
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Clean the basil leaves and allow to dry. Place in a suitable storage container. Sprinkle with salt. Fill the container with olive oil. Cover the container. Use as usual according to your recipe.