Sprinkle 1cm or half an inch of salt into the base of a clean and dry crock, jar or ceramic storage container with lid. Make sure they're clean and dry. Sprinkle a light layer of salt over each layer of basil leaves. Continue this way until all the leaves have been added. About every 10 or so layers, press down gently to slightly firm but not crush the layers of leaves. Press firmly but gently. Finish by pouring in a lot more salt to compact everything down. Shake and jolt the crock a bit to help ease the salt into all the cracks and crevices between the layers. Place the crock in a cool and dry spot. The pantry is often ideal, or a cellar. Leave as long as you like. Shake the salt off the leaves then cook with them as usual.
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One-sentence summary -- Prepare the salt. Have the basil leaves ready to add. Layer the basil leaves into the crock. Fill to within 5cm or 2 inches from the top. Store. To use, simply remove the leaves needed and restore any removed salt layer.

As with washing, drying flannel sheets with too high a temperature may lead to shrinkage and pilling. To prevent this, always select the lowest available heat setting, or simply let your sheets tumble dry. It will take longer, but it will be worth it to preserve the comfortable feel of your bedding. Give yourself plenty of time to get your laundry taken care of so you won't have to worry about soggy sheets at bedtime. If space permits, you might also choose to dry your flannel sheets by hanging them up. After removing the sheets from the washer and wringing out any excess water, stretch out the sheets to expose as much surface area as possible and hang them on a clothesline or drying rack. Save money on your energy bill by getting the sheets started in the dryer, then letting them finish air drying. If it's a nice day, you can speed up the drying process by placing the damp sheets in direct sunlight. Not only will the warmth of the sun help them dry faster, sunlight also makes a great natural disinfectant and deodorizer. Once your sheets are dry, you can put them right back on your bed, or neatly fold them and stash them in the linen closet until cold weather comes around again. Leaving them to sit in a pile makes them more susceptible to wrinkles. Be sure to check your bedding for large pills, lint and loose threads. Give the sheets a good shake to fluff them up before making the bed.
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One-sentence summary -- Dry the sheets on low heat. Allow the sheets to air dry. Replace or put away the sheets.

Cough drops have cough-suppressing ingredients. They are also a great way to keep your throat moist, which helps suppress a cough even further. Cough drops are not medicinal but simply help to activate your salivary glands, which brings extra moisture to the back of your throat. Cough drops are best used for dry coughs, rather than wet. Buy cough drops that include ingredients like honey, lemon, eucalyptus, and mint to help ease your coughing symptoms. A warm towel applied to the neck or chest may help relieve congestion in the lungs and nasal passages. This is due to the increase in stimulation, which encourages mucus drainage that can otherwise cause irritation in the throat. To use this method, soak a small, clean towel in lukewarm water for three to five minutes. Wring the water out and apply it to your chest or neck for five minutes. Rewet the towel again in warm water, then repeat the additional steps for up to 20 minutes. Do not apply heat for longer than 20 minutes unless recommended by your doctor or physician. If you don't want to use a towel, you can use a hot gel pack or water bottle to apply heat compression. Make sure it isn't hot enough to burn the skin some kind of barrier, like cloth between the heat source and your skin. Do not apply heat if there is swelling or fever. Use an ice bag instead. People with poor circulation and diabetes should practice caution when using warm compression. When suffering from a bad cough, a warm shower or bath that lasts for five to 10 minutes can reduce it by soothing your throat, encouraging mucus drainage, and relaxing your sore muscles. It can help loosen up bronchial passages with increased humidity and moisture allowing for more productive cough. Make sure the water is not too hot or cold, especially if you have a fever. Keeping your body clean can also help reduce the risk of further viral or bacterial infections. Lukewarm baths can also benefit children and infants with nasal congestion and sore throats. When you are suffering from a cough due to a sore throat, gargle warm salt water. This helps soothe a sore throat and moisturizes your sinuses, which allows mucus to drain and prevents postnasal drip that can trigger coughs. Place 1/2 a teaspoon of salt in a glass of distilled or sterilized warm water and stir until it's dissolved. Gargle the water for one to two minutes, then spit it out. Do not swallow it. If the salt irritates your mouth or throat, you can also use plain, distilled warm water for gargles. Repeat every few hours.
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One-sentence summary -- Use cough drops. Apply a warm compress. Take a warm shower. Gargle salt water.

Pale skin can look even paler when paired with deep colors. Try lighter, softer shades to make your skin look less pale. Some good choices might be: Pale pink Peach Ivory Light yellow Most people with pale skin do not have orange undertones, and the color is often very unflattering to those with pale skin. It's a strong color that essentially clashes with your skin color. These light shades will complement your fair skin. Hair colors with golden or orange undertones are not going to be flattering (and will probably make you look even paler).
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Do not wear strong colors. Avoid oranges in both clothing and hair color. Choose shades of blonde or light brown for your hair.