Place the butter in a large saucepan and set it over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely. To help the butter melt faster, cut it into six to eight chunks before tossing it into the saucepan. Rotate the saucepan as needed to spread the butter evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the melted butter, then quickly and continually whisk the two ingredients together. Add the flour gradually to prevent any of it from burning or clumping together. After combining all of the flour and butter, continue whisking for another 1 or 2 minutes. Prolonged exposure to heat should "cook out" the raw flour taste and give the resulting gravy better flavor. Pour the broth or stock into the saucepan, whisking well and continually after each addition. Use chicken or turkey broth to create a gravy for poultry dishes, or beef broth to create a classic beef gravy. For a generic brown gravy, consider using two parts beef broth and one part chicken broth. Continue cooking the gravy until the mixture bubbles. Once it bubbles, it should also thicken to the right consistency. Sprinkle the gravy with black pepper and chopped parsley, if desired. Mix well to combine. Adjust the amount of each seasoning to taste. Since canned broth is usually quite salty, extra salt usually isn't needed. You can add some to the gravy if desired, however. Remove the pan from the stove and serve the gravy while it's still hot. If you aren't ready to serve it yet but plan to do so soon, keep the pan on the stove over very low heat until the rest of the meal is ready. Stir the gravy occasionally. If you won't be ready to use the gravy soon, pour it into an airtight container and refrigerate it. Simmer it on the stove until heated through prior to serving.

Summary: Melt the butter. Whisk in the flour. Gradually add the broth. Season the gravy. Serve.

While standing, hold the sheet horizontally in front of you. Fold the sheet widthwise until it is the proper length. It should cover from your armpits to your legs. How much, or little, of your legs you cover, depends on what you want. Holding the folded sheet horizontally in front of you, first wrap one side around your chest and then the other side - like a towel. Leave 34 feet (0.91.2m) of one corner loose at the front of your body. Twist the 4 foot (1.2m) length a few times to make a sort of rope. Run this twisted sheet over your shoulder and behind your neck. Tie the end of the twist to the sheet running across your chest. Spend some time smoothing the layers and folds. Then pin the toga onto your tube top. Take extra time to pin the halter securely. Tie a belt or rope just under the bust or at the natural waist.

Summary: Fold for height. Wrap around chest. Make halter. Adjust and secure. (Optional) Add accessories.

Place your clothes that are brand new in the washing machine. If you've separated your brand new clothes into more than one load for instance, whites and colors remember not to throw them all in together. Add detergent according to manufacturer recommendations. After all your temperature, load size, and other settings are appropriately selected, you're ready to get started. If you are unsure of how long the washing cycle will take, ask someone more familiar with the machine or consult your washing machine's user guide. If you're washing your brand new clothes at the laundromat, look for an indicator on the machine that will tell you how long the washing cycle will last. Wet clothing is more likely to color bleed. Therefore, take your brand new clothing out of the washer as soon as the cycle is completed (usually it will take about 20 minutes). Hang your clothes on the line or place them in the dryer per care label instructions. If the care label on your brand new clothes indicates that you must wash something by hand, do not attempt to wash it in the washing machine. Instead, fill a sink basin with cool water and mix in a bit of dishwashing liquid until the water is sudsy. Soak your clothes that are brand new in the water for 10 minutes. Drain the sink and rinse your clothes in cold water. Just as you did with brand new clothes that you washed in the machine, separate clothes you wash by hand according to their color. Lay hand-washed clothing flat on a clothing rack or towel to dry.

Summary: Load the washing machine. Turn the machine on. Take your clothes out as soon as possible. Hand wash anything that needs to be washed by hand.

A helmet is standard equipment and should be purchased before buying a bike. Ensure the helmet fits the child's head size correctly and that the chin strap is snug, but not too tight.Look at pictures of properly fit helmets to find a helmet that fits your child. You may consider buying a bell or reflectors for your child's bike. Other safety gear to consider includes knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. Cheaper bikes tend to be made out of cheaper materials, which also tend to be heavy. Because children's bikes have a smaller wheel diameter, they are harder to pedal, so you want to choose a lightweight bike. Choose a bike frame made from metal alloys and not steel. Children under the age of 5 tend to lack the coordination and skill to work hand brakes and should use pedal brakes. Pedal breaks are activated when the child pedals backward. If you choose a bike with hand brakes, make sure they can easily be grasped and that your child knows how to use them, as it can be dangerous if your child does not know how to stop her bike. Gears will help your child navigate hills and different terrain. Using gears are for more advanced riders, so make sure your child has mastered basic skills such as hand braking, turning, and safety before graduating to more advanced stages. Many bikes are available for purchase from a garage sale or through an online marketplace. Children will outgrow their bikes, so consider purchasing a quality second-hand bike as opposed to a new bike. Look at yard sales or thrift stores for used bikes. Make sure the second-hand bike is in good condition before purchasing it. Check the recall list in your area to see if the model you plan on buying has been recalled.
Summary: Buy a helmet. Choose additional safety equipment. Consider the bicycle frame. Choose a braking method. Consider whether to buy a bike with gears. Consider purchasing a bike second-hand.