Q: Baked oatmeal is usually made in larger portions, and is perfect for feeding a crowd. Stir them gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. You can peel the apples beforehand, or leave them unpeeled. At this point, your oatmeal is ready to be baked, but you can add some extra goodies for more flavor and texture. Here are some ideas to get you started: 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract cup (75 grams) raisins cup (60 milliliters) maple syrup Choose a glass casserole dish, if you can; the oatmeal will cook more evenly. If you'd like to make individual servings instead, fill a muffin pan with cupcake liners instead. This will be enough to make about 16 muffins. Use a rubber spatula to help guide the mixture, and spread it evenly. If you are making individual servings, scoop the mixture into the cupcake liners instead. If you are baking the oatmeal in a muffin tin, bake it for only 30 minutes instead. These oatmeal muffins will be more dry than the oatmeal casserole. You can serve the oatmeal as is, or you can add a splash of milk or cup (65 grams) of chopped walnuts over the top first.
A: Pre-heat an oven to 350F (176.7C). Add the milk, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, and apples into a mixing bowl. Stir in some extra ingredients for more flavor, if desired. Lightly grease a 2-quart (1.9 liters) casserole disk. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes until most of the liquid is gone. Add some toppings, if desired, and serve.

Q: Fill the bag no more than halfway to avoid spills or tears. Be aware of the areas of your boot that need the most stretching, as this may alter how much water you place in the bag. If it's a smaller or larger portion, fill the bag with the amount of water that makes it fit comfortably within that space. Use a high-quality plastic bag. You don't want any water to touch the leather directly, as this will damage your boots. Choosing a bag specifically labeled for freezer use will help ensure that no leaking occurs. Leaving only a small corner of the bag unsealed, remove the excess air from the unfilled half of the bag, and then fully seal the bag. Double check for leaks, tears, or an incomplete seal. Just in case you've spilled a bit of water while filling or sealing the bag, wipe it off with a dishcloth or paper towel. Check to make sure that the bag presses against the area(s) of the shoe that need to be stretched. Use crumpled newspaper to keep the bag in position. You can use several bags of varying sizes to fill the various portions of your shoe. The toe, in particular, may call for a smaller bag that fully touches the entire front of the shoe. Put your boot, complete with filled bag(s), into your freezer. Leave the boots in the freezer for a minimum of eight hours, or overnight. The water should be completely frozen before you remove the shoes, as the expanding ice is what stretches the leather. Once you remove your boots from the freezer, wait at least twenty minutes and up to an hour before you remove the bags. The ice needs time to melt and soften a bit so that you're not forcing the bag out of the shoe. Taking the bag out too early may tear the bag, leaking water that will damage your boot. Be very careful not to tear the bag as you pull it out of your boot. If your boots are still too tight, repeat the process, focusing your attention on the problem areas.
A: Pour water into a resealable freezer bag. Seal the bag. Place the bag in your shoe. Freeze the boot. Let the boots thaw. Remove the bag. Check the fit.

Q: Share words of encouragement with your teacher by telling her how much you appreciate her hard work and dedication. You can stand up in front of the class and compliment your teacher on a specific action she did that you appreciated or go up to her after class to let her know how much you appreciate her attitude and energy in the classroom. Try to be specific when you compliment your teacher so it feels like you are not just throwing around empty words. For example, if your teacher gave you more time to complete an assignment due to an illness, you may compliment her by saying: "I appreciate that you were willing to be flexible about the due date and I feel like you have a positive attitude toward teaching that benefits me as a student." You may also compliment your teacher in a more general way by commenting on her teaching style and her approach to teaching in the classroom. For example, you may say: "Thank you for coming into class every day with enthusiasm and excitement. You are great at breaking down difficult concepts so I can understand them clearly. I really appreciate your teaching style and I feel like I am learning important, useful things in your classroom." You can also tell your teacher how much you appreciate her by creating a PPT presentation or a presentation on the board that describes how great your teacher is and why. You may want to collaborate with your classmates to create this presentation, as it will likely be even more impressive if there are several of you up there, telling your teacher how great she is. In your presentation, list the ways in which your teacher inspires you as a student and the ways in which she brings learning and fun into the classroom. Have your classmates each contribute at least one to two reasons why your teacher is great so that you can present a long list that will surely brighten your teacher's day. Tattle on your teacher in a positive way by letting her superiors know how highly you think of her. You could speak to the principal about how awesome you think your teacher is or to another person in charge. It may be helpful to describe a specific situation where you felt your teacher went above and beyond. For example, may be your teacher worked with you after class to learn a difficult math concept that you struggled with so that you could pass the upcoming exam. You could tell the superior that you feel like this shows how dedicated the teacher is to her students and how the teacher sets her students up for success. Sit down and take the time to put all your positive feelings towards your teacher into a thoughtful letter. You can start the letter with a "Dear Mrs.X" or "To Mr.Y" and describe why you appreciate your teacher so much. Think about a specific time when your teacher has impacted you in a positive and thoughtful way. This could be something small, like asking how you're doing, or something more significant, like giving you an extension on your deadline for an assignment. You can ask your parents to help you write the letter or try to do it on your own.
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Compliment your teacher on her positive attitude and energy. Create a presentation on how great your teacher is with your classmates. Tell your teacher's superior about how great she is. Write your teacher a letter of appreciation.