You'll want to start with a clean canvas, so use a gentle cleanser to remove makeup and oils from your skin. Rinse with warm water, then pat (don't rub) your face dry with a towel. Avoid putting on moisturizer or sunscreen. These products might cause latex-based makeup to slide off. Pull your hair back. If you have long hair or bangs, keep it out of your face while you work. Put it up into a ponytail, and clip stray hairs out of the way with bobby pins or a headband. If you're a guy, you may want to shave before applying any make-up or prosthetic. Latex and gelatin can get stuck in the hair, making it them quite painful to remove. Liquid latex and gelatin are two substances you can use to create really cool zombie effects - like open wounds, bloody gashes, bite marks and broken noses. Although they might sound intimidating or overly complicated to use, both liquid latex and gelatin are actually surprisingly easy to work with. An explanation of how both products work can be found in parts three and four of this article. If you do decide to work with either liquid latex or gelatin, they will need to be applied at this point in the make-up process, that is, before you begin working with face paints. However, if you decide these products are too much work or you don't have time to find them, just skip to the next step. You can still create a hideously decayed zombie look without them!

Summary: Prepare your face. Apply latex or gelatin to create wounds and gashes (optional).

It is extremely important that you are taking care of yourself during difficult times so that you can stay rejuvenated and healthy. Even if sleeping seems difficult try to make sure you are taking time to at least lie down with your eyes closed and resting. Honor that your body and mind are working overtime to get you through a stressful situation and that you need time to rest and heal. Some people respond to stress by undereating or overeating. Your journal can come in handy to keep track of what you are eating. There are also apps you can use on your computer or mobile device to make sure you are getting enough calories and also not over-indulging because of stress. Eat healthy foods that are good for your body and brain such as fruits, vegetables, protein, and healthy grains. Getting some level of movement will help clear your head and reduce your stress. Even a 10 minute walk can help relieve tension and stress. Dancing can also help physically and emotionally. Walk up and down steps for 10 minutes. Take a small run. Do something active to get your blood pumping and to relieve your stress. If you have friends or loved ones that you can trust, lean on them to help you through your situation. Let them know you need help and need to vent. Keeping calm during tough times can be overwhelming. You may feel as though you can't handle your emotions, or as though you are exploding at other people. You may be having significant trouble sleeping. If you don't feel in control, it may be time to seek the help of a therapist. If you have persistent feelings of depression, sadness, or hopelessness interfering with your ability to perform your daily functions, talk with a therapist. This person can help guide you, helping you find the calmness you need.

Summary: Get plenty of rest. Have healthy eating habits. Get some exercise. Use your support system. Consider seeing a therapist.

If your oven does not have a Preheat feature that alerts you when it reaches temperature, check to see if it has a thermometer inside that will indicate when it's hot enough. Otherwise, put the potatoes in whenever they're ready -- they may just take a little longer to roast. When the potatoes are done, you'll be able to push a fork into one without any resistance. The skins should also be slightly wrinkled and golden, and you should be able to smell them strongly. You can coarsely chop some fresh parsley or mint and add it to the potatoes after they cool for some extra flavor. You may also want to add a little extra olive oil if the potatoes seem dry.
Summary: Preheat the oven to 400F (204C). Bake the potatoes for another 20 minutes or until they're soft. Put the potatoes in a serving dish and garnish them.