INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . Smiling can help to brighten up your face and let your inner beauty shine through. Smiling also gives an impression of happiness and confidence, while also making your seem more approachable. Smiling often will help you to look your best, regardless of whether or not you are wearing makeup. If you are not happy, your unhappiness will certainly show, whether or not you are wearing makeup. Smiling is one part of projecting your happiness. Other ways to show your inner happiness are to spend time with people that make you laugh, do things that you love, and maintain a positive attitude. Being positive can be a very attractive feature. A pleasant attitude and positive outlook on life and bring good things to your life. . True beauty shines from within, so try to stop believing that you need your mascara to feel confident and start believing in you. Stand up tall, with your shoulders back and your chin up. Make eye contact with people and smile frequently. Remember that makeup is simply a tool used to emphasize certain featuresyour natural beauty has been there all along. Getting plenty of sleep can help to improve your overall appearance and make it easier for you to maintain a positive attitude. While everyone needs a different amount of sleep, in general, kids in middle and high school generally need 9 to 11 hours of sleep, while adults over the age of 18 generally need 7 to 8 hours of sleep. If you are unable to get a full night's sleep for some reason, and wake up with bags under you're eyes, don't fret. Put two metal spoons in the freezer for ten minutes. Once the ten minutes are up, press one spoon under each of your eyes, over your under-eye bags. This will help to reduce the puffiness. Drinking plenty of water each day can help to flush out toxins in your body, which in turn can help to keep your skin glowing and radiant. In general, the amount of water you need each day depends on how active you are. Girls that are 9 to 13 years old generally need 2.1 liters (0.6USgal) of water, while boys of the same age need 2.3. Girls that are 14 to 18 years old generally need 2.3 liters (0.6USgal) of water, while boys that are the same age need 3.3 liters (0.9USgal). . Looking and feeling healthy has a lot to do with what you put into your body. Skin, especially, can be affected by a poor diet. Try to cut out as many greasy, fatty, sugary foods as possible and load up on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats instead. Take a vitamin supplement if you feel you are not getting all of your daily requirements from your diet alone. Vitamins A, C and E are all particularly beneficial for the skin. When you are dealing with stress on a daily basis, you are more likely to form blemishes on your skin. Try to reduce the amount of stress you deal with each day. Some ways to reduce the stress you feel include: Practicing yoga. Doing breathing exercise. Trying mediation.

SUMMARY: Smile Project your happiness. Be confident Get plenty of sleep. Stay hydrated. Eat well Reduce the amount of stress in your life.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After you have cut out your pattern, take your fabric and fold it in half lengthwise 2 times. This will allow you to cut out both leg pieces at once. Make sure that the fabric is lined up evenly. Another option is to cut out 2 pieces separately by creating 2 separate folds in your fabric and cutting along the waist, inseam, and bottom of the legging pattern twice. Lay the pattern over the folded fabric so that the outside of the leg on the pattern is lined up with the folded edge of your fabric. The inseam part of your pattern should be slightly in from the edge of the fabric. To cut out your fabric pieces for sewing leggings, use a rotary cutter and cut along the top, bottom, and inseam of your pattern. Do not cut along the folded edge of the fabric.

SUMMARY: Fold the fabric in half lengthwise twice. Place the pattern onto the edge of the folded fabric. Cut the fabric along the top, bottom, and inseam.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Give the pineapples a good rinse after harvesting. You'll rinse off any bugs or dirt that may still be on the pineapple. Shake off the excess water. Air dry the pineapple on a clean kitchen towel. While a typical refrigerator is colder than what's ideal for pineapples, storing them in the refrigerator is still your best bet. It will slow down the decaying process. Ripe pineapples do best at a temperature of 45 to 55F (7 to 13C), and the ideal fridge temperature is 36F (2C). To keep the pineapple a bit warmer, place it in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Use a thermometer to test the temperature in different areas, as models vary. Pineapples will generally last 3-5 days in the fridge. On the counter, they'll last 1-3 days. in the refrigerator. Once you slice into your pineapple, store the slices in an airtight container in the fridge. Fresh-cut pineapple will only last a couple of days. To make it last a bit longer, pour a little orange juice over the fruit. Cut the pineapple into slices without the eyes or core. Put them in airtight containers. You can also use resealable freezer bags for the pineapple. While pineapple will stay safe longer than a year in the freezer, its quality will decline. It's not safe to eat the rest of the pineapple, even if the mold is only on 1 small part. Throw out the pineapple if it turns brown, goes mushy, or has mold on it.

SUMMARY: Wash the pineapples thoroughly. Place pineapples in the refrigerator to extend their shelf life. Store cut pineapple Put slices in the freezer for up to a year. Throw out pineapples that grow mold.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A lack of sleep can cause excess stress, which can affect blood pressure levels during your exam. Aim to get at least 8 to 9 hours of healthy, restful sleep the night before your exam. Try to do something to relax before bed, like taking a warm bath. Avoid electronic screens in the hours leading up to bedtime, as the blue light can stimulate brain activity that makes sleeping difficult. If you're having trouble sleeping for more than 20 minutes, get up and read a book until you begin to feel sleepy. While regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, exercising before your exam can actually lead to inaccurate cholesterol readings. Try to avoid working out within the 24 hours leading up to your exam. Avoiding food or caffeine in the morning of the exam can help. Your blood pressure and any other exams or blood work required can be negatively affected by food and stimulants. As stated, coffee can skew blood pressure readings so do not indulge in any caffeine intake until after exams are complete. Fasting at least four hours before blood tests can yield better results. Try to schedule an exam early in the morning and have a healthy meal the night before. Then, skip breakfast and go straight to your exam. If you're not eating or drinking coffee, producing a urine sample might prove difficult. Try having a glass of water before you leave for the exam. You'll likely end up needing to urinate around the time you arrive for the exam and a urine sample is usually requested early on.

SUMMARY:
Sleep well the night before. Do not exercise before the exam. Skip breakfast and coffee. Have a glass of water.