Article: Cover the sides of the baking pan with a thin layer of butter then sprinkle a dusting of flour around the pan.This prevents the blondies from sticking to the pan. You can also use baking spray as a healthier option. You can melt the butter in either a sauce pot or in a glass dish in the microwave. Just heat the butter enough that it is completely melted -- it doesn't need to be hot. if using the microwave, heat the butter in 30 second intervals. While the butter is still melted, pour it into the sugar and quickly combine them. Let this mixture cool while you move on to the flour. These make up your dry ingredients. These form your wet ingredients. Make sure they are well mixed, but don't worry if some of the liquid is separated from the sugar. Do not whisk in the eggs until the sugar is cool to the touch, otherwise you risk cooking your eggs. Combine the two bowls and, using a spatula, mix them together until you have a consistent batter. If you want any add-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts, add them now. Once there are no more chunks of flour or sugar the mixture is ready. Even it out with your spatula so that the top is flat. The bars will be golden brown on the tops and edges when they are finished. Stick a fork or wooden skewer through the center of the blondies and pull it out quickly. If there is wet batter on the knife then the blondies still need to cook. You may need to cook them for an extra 2-3 minutes depending on your oven's strength.
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Preheat the oven to to 350 degrees. Butter and flour your baking dish. Melt the butter. Mix the butter into the sugar. Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl. Whisk the egg and vanilla into the cooled sugar and butter mixture. Fold the wet and dry ingredients together. Pour the batter into the pan. Cook the blondies for 20 minutes.
Article: The best way to show you're parents that you're capable of taking care of a bird is to fulfill your other responsibilities. Make getting good grades a priority by devoting time to reading, studying, doing homework, and organizing your workload. Participate actively in your classes, be punctual, and ask for help from your teachers, classmates, or a tutor if you feel like you are falling behind. Show that you can provide a good living environment for a bird by cleaning your room without being asked to. Ask your parents for boxes or storage bins to organize your things in, and clear out any garbage, recycling, or items (e.g. clothing, books) that you can donate to a local charity. Make your bed and make sure that all of your clean clothes are folded and put away neatly. Show that you are committed to getting a bird by clearing out a space in your room large enough to fit the size of bird cage that you will need for the bird of your choice. Helping your parents with household chores will make you look responsible and help you gain points with them. Choose tasks around the house to do without prompting from your parents. Helpful chores might include: Taking out the trash Watering the plants Cleaning the microwave Dusting Vacuuming Doing the dishes Sweeping the floor
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Get good grades. Clean your room. Do chores around the house.
Article: Be sure to look for any typos, misspelled words, grammatical errors, and punctuation errors. These can make an application letter appear sloppy and unprofessional. Even though you discussed your skills, experience, and qualifications in the letter, you should still send a resume with your letter. This will let the hiring party know the details of your work history and education, with specifics like the duration of a given job or volunteer service. Attaching a resume also shows a certain amount of professionalism on your part. It lets the hiring party know that you take the position seriously, and are willing to work for the opportunity to be a part of the organization. Though not every internship requires letters of recommendation, some do request them. Even if they are not required, including letters of recommendation can be another way to demonstrate your commitment to professionalism. Letters of recommendation should be written by professional or personal references who can attest to your character and capabilities. In lieu of letters of recommendation, you may want to include a list of professional references with each reference's contact information. This will allow the hiring party to reach out to your references, if he or she needs to, and it shows that you are able to maintain positive working relationships with current and former employers and/or colleagues. The organization should specify whether letters are to be submitted online or as a hard copy (which can be sent by mail or dropped of in person). Follow the organization's requirements. If sending your letter by mail, be sure that you have affixed the correct amount of postage to your letter, and that you have the correct contact person's name and mailing address for the envelope. Wait at least a few days (perhaps even a week) before following up, and don't be too pushy or demanding. Simply send a cordial email or place a call during business hours to the contact person for that volunteer position. Let him or her know that you've sent in an application letter and that you wanted to formally express your interest in the opportunity to be a part of the organization. And above all else, remember to be professional and courteous. This is a polite and professional way to let the hiring party know that you appreciate his or her time. The thank you note can be an actual letter or an email, and you should send a note to each interviewer you met with. Address the interviewer by name. Thank him or her for the opportunity to meet and discuss the position. Try to mention something specific that the interviewer talked about during your meeting. Letting him or her know in the thank you note that you were interested in what he/she said shows that you were paying attention and that you take the opportunity seriously. Close with a polite ending that does not assume that you have earned the position. Say something like, "I look forward to discussing this opportunity further," or wish the interviewer luck with the selection process. Some organizations are inundated with volunteer requests and may ask that you do not follow up. In each case, do as instructed.
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Proofread your letter. Include a resume. Arrange for two letters of recommendation. Submit your letter. Give a follow up phone call or email. Write a thank you note after any interviews you have.