Q: Department store websites and the official websites of well-known brands are a good place to start. If you buy from smaller stores or individual sellers, opt for sellers that go through PayPal or other secure payment methods. Only purchase from individual sellers when a detailed feedback system is available. Sellers with a 100% approval rating may be skewing their results, so you should aim for sellers who have vastly positive reviews and a few "resolved" negatives. Resolved negatives include any problem that was remedied after communication between the buyer and seller. When buying brand name items, be aware of the fact that many sellers are out to scam you. Know the peculiarities of a particular brand and look for detailed pictures that can be used to identify a garment as real or fake. Your name and address are necessary, but your Social Security number and bank account are not. If a feel skeptical about whether or not a seller is asking for unnecessary personal information, err on the side of safety. Before you commit to a purchase, verify whether or not a seller offers returns and refunds. Even a legitimate seller who does not offer returns can be a mistake to buy from, since you may find yourself stuck with an unusable product if it does not fit.
A: Buy from trusted sellers. Look for comments and reviews. Know how to spot a counterfeit. Do not give out personal information. Check out the return policy.

Q: Let the person know how much it meant to you that they were there for you during your time of need and that it meant a lot to you that they contributed in some way. There are many ways to approach the wording in your thank you notes, and all of them depend on what the person did for you and your loved ones. You might simply write two sentences thanking them for thinking of you at this time of great loss in your life and letting them know that it meant a lot to you. If you are especially close to the person you're thanking, feel free to include a personal anecdote or story from the deceased's life, if you share one with whomever you're thanking. Personalizing your thank you notes is always a nice touch, but certainly don't feel that you must do this. In your thank you notes, reference specifically what the person or group you're thanking contributed after your loved one passed. Whether it was a meal, flowers, or a memorial donation in their honor, specify what you're thanking them for and let them know that their thoughtfulness meant a lot to you. Begin your thank you note generally and build to more specifics. For example, good starting points would say something general, such as "Thank you for your kindness during this difficult time" or "Our family appreciates your support during this difficult time." Then you can build to how they helped you specifically. After thanking them for their kindness if they delivered a meal, for example, you might say something like "The meal you sent us was wonderful because it made one less thing for me to worry about. We truly appreciated it." The key is to thank them for their specific contribution. If you're writing a thank you note to someone who gave a monetary donation in memory of your loved one, thank them for their donation, but don't mention how much they gave. Simply say that you are thankful for their generosity in honoring your deceased loved one. Good phrasing for a monetary donation might read like "Thank you for your generosity in our time of grief. The donation in honor of [deceased's name] means a lot to us." This way you convey your appreciation without mentioned how much they gave. Two or three sentences is sufficient to communicate your gratitude. The act of actually taking time to send individual thank you notes speaks volumes about how thankful you are. Don't feel like you need to write long paragraphs to communicate your thankfulness. Sign the notes either with your own name or "Family of [Deceased's Name]."
A: Speak from the heart. Be specific. Avoid mentioning specific dollar amounts. Don't feel obligated to write long, detailed notes.

Q: Stir well after adding each spoon.
A: Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of butter in a saute pan and add the onions to the melted butter. saute the onions until they are soft and translucent. Transfer the onions to a food processor or blender and pulse them until they become smooth and pureed. Stir the cooked and pureed onions into the bechamel sauce. Add 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time, to the sauce. Season the finished sauce with salt and pepper as desired and serve on your dish of choice.

Q: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. When the mixture boils and the sugar is dissolved, remove the pan from the heat. Set it aside and let the syrup cool for about an hour. As the syrup cools, remove the lid from the juice and orange peel mixture. Prepare a fine-mesh strainer by lining it with cheesecloth and placing it over a clean bowl. Strain the juice through the cheesecloth to remove the orange peels and spices. Discard the peels and cloves. You can also use a disposable coffee filter to strain the mixture if you don't have cheesecloth. When the syrup has cooled to room temperature, pour it into the bowl with the strained orange-infused juice mixture. Add blue food coloring in five-drop increments, stirring with a long spoon after each addition. Continue adding color until your blue curacao reaches the desired shade of blue. Clean the mason jar that you used to infuse your orange base. Once all the ingredients have been combined, return the blue mixture to the mason jar. Cover the jar and return the mixture to its cool and dry spot. Leave the mixture to settle for another 24 hours. This final rest will allow all of the ingredients and flavors to properly marry and combine. After 24 hours, you can transfer the mixture to a pourable bottle. Clean an old glass bottle with soap and water to remove any residue. Rinse the bottle and let it air dry. Fit a funnel into the neck of the bottle and pour the blue curacao from the mason jar into the bottle. Once the blue curacao is in a pourable bottle with a tight-fitting lid, it's ready to enjoy. You can drink it on its own, on ice, or in your favorite drinks and cocktails. Screw on the lid tightly and store leftovers in the refrigerator for about two months.
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Make a simple syrup. Strain the juice. Combine the juice, syrup, and food coloring. Let the mixture rest for a day. Transfer to a bottle. Serve and enjoy!