While you can crush the Oreos while they're at room temperature, the filling may gum up the blades of your blender or food processor. To quickly crush the Oreos, freeze them first. Simply lay the whole Oreos on a baking sheet and stick them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Put the frozen cookies right into a blender or food processor. Keep in mind that you'll probably need to blend more cookies than you think to get the amount of crumbs you'll need for a recipe. For example, if you need 1 cup (100 g) of crushed Oreos, place 1 cup (or about 12 whole cookies) of whole Oreos in the food processor. Depending on how much crushed Oreos you'll need, you may need to crush the cookies in batches so they'll fit in your food processor. Put the lid on the blender or food processor and pulse the cookies 5 to 10 times. Depending on how powerful your blender or food processor is, the Oreos should become crumbs. If your blender is deep, the cookies may become stuck underneath the blade. Stop the machine and either push the cookies closer to the blades or use a wooden spoon to stir and dislodge any stuck cookies before you continue to crush them.
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One-sentence summary -- Freeze the Oreos. Place the Oreos in a blender or food processor. Pulse the Oreos until they're crushed.

You can also hang Hawaiian leis (flower necklaces) from chairs, surfboards, bannisters, and fence posts to get a tropical feel. To recreate a tropical beach setting, decorate with bright colors. Drape colorful beach towels from chairs or lay them out on the sand for sunbathing. Items made from wood, bamboo, and linen will add to the beachside vibe. Try to keep your theme cohesive and consistent. By growing plants common to beach areas on your beach, it will be even more realistic. You may be able to insert some plants right in the sand, but others might do best in a pot. Some plants to consider for your beach: Arthropodium cirratum (rengarenga lily) Astelia chathamica (Silver Spear) Austroderia (Toetoe) Carex virgata Frangipanis Yucca faxoniana (Spanish dagger) As the sun sets and the temperature drops, many beach parties often turn into beach bonfires. Collect some rocks (or flagstones) and arrange these in a circle to create a fire pit. Depending on where you've built your beach, it may be easier and safer to set out a standalone metal fire pit or brazier. In most areas, making a fire out in the open requires a burning permit. This should be available through your local government offices, like the clerk or fire department. Natural light should do most of the work for you during the day. But direct sunlight can be brutal. Offer some relief by setting up a canopy or sun umbrella. When darkness descends, light up your beach area with candles, lanterns, and Tiki torches. Use string lights to add a magical, fairy-light feel. An inflatable pool will keep sand from spreading out in a thin layer, making this a perfect place to build sandcastles. If kids are around, they'll love it! Include a small bucket, plastic shovel, and other sandcastle making tools. If you're not a fan of playing in the sand, why not fill the pool with a small amount of water to cool off your feet when the weather's hot? Not a sandbox or pool fan? Use a decorative fountain instead. The sound of flowing water will have a calming effect. You should be able to find beach-themed tracks on YouTube or a music platform, like Spotify or Pandora. Many white noise makers have an "ocean sounds" track that you can use to evoke the sense of a nearby body of water even when your eyes are closed. Calypso and reggae are styles of music often associated with tropical climates. Hook up some speakers and play this music to accompany your beach scene. Scatter shells on tables and use woven wicker mats for placemats. If you have a small piece of driftwood, you might use it as a table centerpiece. Larger pieces can be arranged around plants and rocks to make the scene appear freshly washed ashore. Beach toys scattered about, like beach balls, floaties, and surfboards, will give the impression of a fun beachside scene.
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One-sentence summary -- Use surfboards, towels, and similar items to convey a tropical theme. Grow beach plants. Create a fire pit. Improve the ambiance of your beach area with lighting. Make a sandbox on top of the beach with an inflatable pool. Play sounds of the beach with a playlist or music station. Add finishing touches with beach themed items.

The most important step in sobering up after drinking is to stop drinking. The moment you feel like you've had enough, or too much, stop drinking anything with alcohol in it. This will allow your body to process what you've already consumed and start the process of sobering up. Don't try to taper off your drinking or switch to less alcoholic drinks. Stop entirely if you are too drunk. Don't let anyone pressure you into drinking more than you are comfortable with. If you feel like you need to vomit, don't fight the urge. Throwing up is your body's natural response to alcohol poisoning. Vomiting can also help remove whatever alcohol is left unprocessed in your stomach and can help you to recover more quickly. If you feel the urge to vomit, allow yourself to do so. If you are able to do so, eating something after heavy drinking can help you to sober up. Eating while drinking is always a good idea and can help your body process the alcohol at a slower pace. Having a meal or something to eat will help keep your head a bit more clear than if you had gone without eating. It's unclear which foods are best. Try eating whatever you are in the mood for. Eating anything at all will help you to sober up faster. Drinking water after drinking alcohol can help lessen the inebriating effects of alcohol and help you to sober up. Drinking more water will have an effect on how much alcohol is present in your bloodstream and may help you to process alcohol faster by increasing the amount you urinate. Never neglect drinking water when you are trying to sober up. It's a good idea to try and drink a glass of water for every alcoholic drink you consume. Alcohol has a dehydrating effect on the body. Drinking water will help you stay hydrated. Moving can help give you something to focus on and help you process the alcohol slightly faster than normal. By getting in some physical activity, you will increase the amount you are perspiring, which can remove some alcohol from your system. Try to do some simple exercise or activity that keeps you moving in order to stay focused and sober up. You might try dancing to help you sober up. Going for a brisk walk can help you stay focused while you sober up. There isn't a surefire way to sober up faster than your body is able to process the alcohol you've consumed. The only proven way to sober up is to wait for your body to fully remove the alcohol from your bloodstream. Although you can take steps to help the process, you will still need to wait around one hour for every drink you've had before you reach sobriety again. Don't attempt to drive before you are fully sober again. Each drink takes about one hour to be processed.
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Stop drinking. Don't avoid vomiting. Eat something. Drink water. Start moving. Wait.