Lie a paper towel over the tops of the lamb chops and apply pressure. Then, dab away any excess juices. This removes the juices from the meat and helps the seasoning adhere better to the meat. Be sure to dry both sides of the chops.
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One-sentence summary -- Pat the lamb chops dry with a paper towel.

Heat a pot of water over high heat until bubbles are rippling across the surface. Then, remove the water from the heat and pour it into a heatproof bowl. Use a towel or pot holders to place the bowl on a table in front of a chair. Be careful with the hot water because you can burn yourself. Use a pair of scissors to open the tea bag or rip it with your fingers. Then, sprinkle the tea leaves over the water. They will begin to steep immediately. Use all of the tea leaves for best results. The green tea will continue to steep as you do the steam. However, it's best to give it about 1-2 minutes so that you can get the benefits of the green tea at the beginning of your steam. Plus, this gives your water time to cool a bit so you won't scald your skin. Watch a clock or use a timer as you wait. You should see the water changing colors as the tea releases its properties into it. Place a large bath towel over the back of your head and your shoulders. Then, lean over the bowl so that your face is directly over the steam. The towel will trap the steam around your face so that it can treat your skin. Make sure the towel is surrounding the bowl on all sides to fully trap the steam. If you get too hot, lift the towel to release some of the steam. Hold your face over the bowl for up to 10 minutes. Breathe in deeply and try to relax to create a spa experience. This gives the steam time to penetrate your skin and remove impurities. If you start feeling hot, it's okay to stop the treatment early. It's best to set a time for 5-10 minutes so that you know exactly how long you've been steaming your face. After your steam, go to the sink and turn on the cold water. Then, splash the cool water over your face to remove any sweat and impurities that the steam treatment drew out. If you like, you can wash your face with a creamy cleanser, as well. However, this isn't necessary. Use the bath towel or a hand towel to lightly blot your face dry. Then, you can continue with your normal facial care routine. Repeat this treatment as often as once a week.
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One-sentence summary -- Pour boiling water into a heatproof bowl at your table. Cut open a green tea bag and pour the leaves into the boiling water. Let the green tea steep for 1-2 minutes before you steam your face. Drape a towel over your head and lean over the bowl. Steam your face for 5-10 minutes. Rinse your face with cool water to remove impurities. Pat your face dry with a soft, clean towel.

It may be difficult to remain calm when a parent tells you they don't like your partner, but it's important not to lose your temper. Getting angry will only make things worse for everyone. Take a deep breath and consider your words before you speak. This will help you remain calm and will prevent you from saying something you don't actually mean (and may regret later). If your parents disapprove of your partner, you and your parents probably both have a lot to say to one another. It's important that you listen openly to one another, and try to address the specific concerns your parents have with honest and respectful answers. Try to be an active listener. Don't just plan what you're going to say. If your parents are trying to tell you something about your partner, try to listen actively and acknowledge what they are saying. Let your parents speak their minds, and don't interrupt them. When it's your turn to talk, ask them to be respectful and allow you to speak without being interrupted. Respond to your parents' concerns with calm, clear, and respectful responses. Ask them to respond to you in the same way. If your parents don't like your partner, perhaps they don't know him or her as well as you do. Ask your parents if you can invite your partner to dinner, and let them get to know one another. Ask your partner to be on his/her best behavior, and encourage your partner to be as polite as possible to your parents. Encourage your parents to be polite to your partner as well. Facilitate a conversation that lets your parents see what you find interesting and likable about your partner. Ask your partner to tell your parents about things he is interested in, and see if they can find some common ground. If you go behind your parents' backs, they will eventually find out. Keeping big secrets, like hiding a relationship that your parents don't approve of, will only strain your relationship with your parents. Keeping your relationship a secret creates a time bomb between you and your parents. Keeping your relationship a secret is also unfair to your partner. Your secrecy might imply to your partner that you are ashamed of your relationship. If your parents still don't approve of your partner, it's important that you avoid taking sides. If you side with your parents, you will hurt your partner's feelings. But if you side with your partner, your parents may get upset or angry. The best way to deal with this situation is to try and reach some kind of responsible compromise that will let everyone be happy. Ask your parents what their specific concerns are. Then try to work out some way that would allow you to be with your partner while proving to your parents that they can trust you.
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One-sentence summary -- Remain calm. Try to open a dialogue. Let your parents meet your partner. Don't keep your relationship secret. Try to work out a compromise.

You can leave it blank, or you can add some designs onto here. This section will give you a few ideas. You don't have to use all of them; just choose the ones you like the most. Make sure what you are using an outdoor quality paint. When you are finished painting your design, consider letting the paint dry, then spraying the mailbox with a clear, outdoor sealer. This will help protect your beautiful work. This works great on white mailboxes. Choose some paint in bright colors, then ask your family members to write their names on the mailbox. If you want, they can even leave behind handprints or a little drawing. If you are using adhesive stencils, simply place them down onto the mailbox where you want the designs to go. If you are using non-adhesive stencils, then secure them using painters tape. Apply the paint using a foam brush or a stencil brush. You can also use spray paint instead. Whatever paint you choose to use, make sure that it is outdoor quality. Once you are done, pull the stencil off and let the paint dry. Consider using a color that contrasts with your mailbox; this will make the designs more visible. For example, if your mailbox is black, try using white for the stenciled part. For example, the body of the mailbox can be one color, the flap another, and the flag a third. This will add some visual interest to your mailbox. You can use the same color as the rest of your mailbox, or a contrasting color to make it more interesting. You can paint them directly using a paintbrush, or you can sketch the design out first with a pencil, and then paint over that. Here are some ideas to get you started: Paint something garden related, such as butterflies, ladybugs, tulips, daffodils, or ivy. Paint some random designs, such as spirals and swirls. If you like animals, you can paint your favorite animal, or animals commonly found in gardens, such as birds, frogs, and squirrels. Paint the mailbox to look like something different, such as a cat, cow, or dog (the flap of the mailbox becomes the mouth). You can even paint it to look like a bus, barn, house, or anything else that has a similar shape.
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Consider painting a design onto your mailbox. Create a whimsical mailbox with your family. Use stencils to create unique designs. Paint different parts of the mailbox a different color. Consider painting the inside of your mailbox. Paint some designs onto the mailbox.