How to make oatmeal raisin cookies
Heat the oven to 350f.
Line baking sheet with a parchment paper, or spray it with a non-stick cooking spray to ensure that the cookies can be removed cleanly when finished.
Beat together butter and sugar with a hand mixture.
Add the room-temperature butter, white sugar, and brown sugar into a large mixing bowl and slowly increase the speed on your mixer.

You want everything to be blended and the mixture to be light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until completely incorporated.

How to ask a professor for a paper extension
Double-check your course's policies.
Before you actually ask your professor, read over the class syllabus and any other course policies. Sometimes professors will say if they automatically grant extensions, are willing to consider them in certain circumstances, or have a no-extension policy.

Knowing what your professor's rules are, and what they're willing to do, will help you phrase your request correctly. Show evidence if you say you are sick.

How to apologize for being late to work
Gauge how late you're going to be.
Depending on your job, a few minutes may not be that big of a deal. However, if it is going to be longer, you probably need to call or apologize when you get there.

Decide how important your punctuality is. For instance, if you have a big meeting, it may be more important for you to be on time.

How to travel safely with your dog in the car
Lock the doors.
In this day and age, most cars have power locks. This translates to a safety risk for smart pets.
If your dog unlocks the doors and you're not aware of it, he is then at risk of exiting the vehicle while it's moving. Even if your dog is crated the entire trip in the car, accidents can occur.