Article: A sleep study conducted in 2011 for the journal Sleep and Biological Rhythms concluded that university students who stayed up later tended to have more unpleasant dreams than those who hit the sack earlier. If you want your dreams to be more pleasant, then try going to bed at least an hour earlier every night and see if that has a positive impact on your dreams. One potential explanation for this finding is that the stress hormone cortisol is released in the early morning, a time in which the night-owls were likely in REM (Rapid Eye Movement), or dream, sleep. Nightmares can be triggered by a variety of things, including late-night snacking, alcohol, caffeine, or cigarettes. If you have persistent nightmares, then consider cutting out these substances, and don't eat for two to three hours before you go to sleep. This will give you enough time to digest your food and will lead to a more restful sleep. If you're serious about having deeper and more pleasant dreams, then you should avoid the caffeine after about noon. You may feel that you need the extra energy, but it'll make it harder for you to fall asleep. Though you may think that a glass of wine before bed will help you fall asleep, it will actually lead you to have a less restful sleep. And if your sleep is less restful and you want to actually control your dreams, then this will make it harder to do. Avoid sugar close to bedtime as well. Sugar can overstimulate you and keep you awake. Oftentimes, negative dreams are a reflection of the stress or anxiety we are experiencing in our everyday lives. Try not to dwell on these things while you are laying in bed trying to fall asleep. Instead, take a moment to clear your head and think of positive things. The more you focus on having a less stressful outer life, the calmer your inner life and your dreams will be. Getting regular exercise can help you ease stress levels, have better dreams, and get to sleep faster. Don't exercise too close to bedtime, however, as this can keep you up. It's important to ease into sleep and to have a relaxation routine, such as drinking herbal tea or reading a book, before you fall asleep so that your dreams are less likely to be scary or disturbing. Find whatever works best for helping you fall asleep and stick to the pattern you have developed. Try to push any stressful or painful thoughts from your mind as you ease into sleep. Avoid watching violent, scary, or otherwise stressful movies and television shows before going to bed, as these can cause nightmares. If you want a more restful sleep, turn off all visual stimuli at least half an hour to an hour before bed. That means no phones, no TV, no computer, and nothing else that will make it harder for you to turn your mind off and to have a more restful sleep. Scientists conducted a dream study in which women were exposed to the scent of roses throughout the night for at least 30 nights, and reported having more pleasant dreams than usual. It is believed that the scent elicits positive emotions, which in turn make dreams more pleasant. You can also use rose-scented oils, body lotions, or candles. Be sure to blow out the candles before going to sleep, however, to prevent fires.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Go to bed earlier. Control your diet. Tackle stress. Have a more relaxing bedtime routine. Put roses in your bedroom.
Article: Placemats made of vinyl and plastic are relatively easy to keep clean. Use a damp clean cloth to wipe down the placemats. Do the front and back of the placemats to make sure you remove all surface dirt and debris. Wiping vinyl and plastic placemats on a regular basis can keep them clean, especially if you use them often for your meals. To do a deep clean on the placemats, scrub them with a mixture of soap and warm water. Put a few drops of soap on a wet sponge. Then, use the sponge to scrub the placemats. Focus on any spots that have stains or food on them. Scrub in gentle, round motions to remove dirt and debris. Do not scrub the placemats hard or rub any areas for a long period of time. This can end up damaging the placemats. If there are stubborn stains or pieces of food on the placemats, try soaking them in a mixture of warm water and dish soap. Fill your sink with warm water and add a few drops of soap. Then, put the placemats in the water to soak for 1 to 2 minutes. Once the placemats have been soaked, take them out and use a sponge or cloth to wipe them off. Stains and pieces of food should be easier to remove once the placemats have been soaked. Vinyl and plastic placements can usually handle a mild cleaner. Use a mild kitchen spray or a mild all-purpose house cleaner on the placemats. Apply the cleaner and wipe the mats down with a damp cloth or sponge. Make sure you use cleaner that does not contain any harmful chemicals or additives, as you do not want any of these substances to get from the mat to your food. Go for a cleaner that is safe for use in kitchens and in your home. Once you have cleaned the vinyl or plastic placemats, put them in a dish rack to dry overnight. You can also place them on a clean towel to dry, laying them side by side. Do not stack them on top of one another to dry, as the water may get trapped between the placemats.
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Wipe the placemats with a wet cloth. Scrub the placemats with a sponge. Soak the placemats in water and soap. Use a mild cleaner on the placemats. Let the placemats dry overnight.
Article: Use a sharp bread knife to cut a loaf of brioche into even slices that are about 121 inch (1.32.5cm) thick. Place the slices of brioche on a plate and serve them with the rest of your breakfast. If you're eating breakfast alone, only cut as many slices of brioche as you think you will eat. That way you can easily save the rest of the loaf for later. Place butter and an open container of jam on the table with your breakfast spread, along with two butter knives for serving. Grab a slice of brioche and use the butter knives to spread butter and jam over one side of the brioche. You can eat your brioche with any kind of jam, like raspberry, grape, and blueberry jam. If you don't have a toaster, toast the slices over a stovetop. Just add 12 teaspoon (2.5mL) of butter to a large pan and toast the brioche over medium heat until it's golden and crispy. Just combine 3 eggs, 14 cup (59mL) of heavy cream, 1.5 tablespoons (22mL) of sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon and ginger in a large bowl. Dip slices of brioche in the mixture and then cook the slices in a large pan over medium heat for 4 minutes, or until they are golden. When your brioche french toast is finished, serve it with toppings like butter, jam, fresh fruit, and syrup. Eat the brioche buns plain, or cut them in half with a knife and spread butter and jam over the inside. You can also toast the cut sides of the brioche buns before you eat them.
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Eat slices of brioche with your breakfast in the morning. Spread butter or jam over your slices of brioche. Toast your slices of brioche to make them crispy and more flavorful. Make brioche french toast with your leftover brioche. Try brioche buns with your breakfast if you get tired of slices.