INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Brown paper bags are perfect for ripening peaches. The fruit releases ethylene gas naturally, and the thin paper traps the gas without also trapping moisture. Plastic bags on the other hand, cause peaches to ripen too quickly and then rot. Place the unripe peaches into the bag. For added ripening powers, place a banana or apple into the bag with the peaches. These fruits give off high levels of ethylene gas and will cause the peaches to ripen faster. Leave the bag in a dry area at room temperature for 24 hours. The number of peaches and the original ripeness will determine the total amount of time to ripen the peaches fully. After 24 hours, check your peaches to see how ripe they are. If they give off a soft scent and are slightly soft to the touch, then they are ripe and ready to eat. If not, then replace them in the bag for an additional 24 hours. Repeat this process until they are ready. If they are not ripened, leave in for another 12-24 hours. Once all your peaches are ripened, they are ready to eat! They are good stored at room temperature for several days, but can be kept longer when placed in the fridge.

SUMMARY: Get a paper bag. Add your fruit to the bag. Let the peaches ripen. Check the peaches. Enjoy your peaches.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are numerous types of Epsom salt that you can buy. Make sure the type of Epsom salt you buy has magnesium sulfate as its main ingredient. If it has any other type of ingredient as the main ingredient, do not buy it. You could poison yourself if you buy the wrong kind. Try brands such as Epsoak Epsom Salt. To begin an Epsom salt mixture for a laxative, warm eight ounces of water in a pot on the stove over medium heat. Don't let the water boil, but make sure it is warmer than room temperature. This can take a few minutes. Add two to four level teaspoons of Epsom salt to the warm water mixture if the mixture is for an adult. Stir well under low heat until all the salt has dissolved. If the salty taste bothers you, add a small amount of lemon juice to help with the taste. You can use the microwave to heat the water first, then add the salt. Once you take it off the stove, set it aside in a mug or cup to cool. Allow the mixture to cool down to a comfortable and drinkable temperature. When it is cool enough for you to drink but still warm, drink the whole cup at once. This mixture is safe to use twice a day. Drink the doses at least 4 hours apart each day. You can continue drinking this mixture for up to 4 days. If after 4 days you haven't had any bowel movement or if you still feel constipated, call your doctor for advice. Epsom salts taken as a laxative generally work within 30 minutes to six hours. Make sure you take it during a time where you have easy access to a bathroom to avoid accidents or discomfort. If you are giving the laxative to a child under the age of 12, you may use one to two level teaspoons. Do not give this mixture to children under 6 years old. The safety of Epsom salt as a laxative on this age group has not been tested. While you are taking Epsom salt as a laxative, increase your water intake. The mixture can cause dehydration and you need to keep your water levels up in order to stay hydrated and healthy. Increased water intake can also help with your bowel movements, so it is helpful in multiple ways.

SUMMARY: Buy the right Epsom salt. Warm some water. Add the salt. Drink the mixture. Drink only twice a day. Drink more water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place your sweet potatoes into an airtight container within 1 hour of cooking them. You can also put them into the fridge while they're still hot, though, if you want store them immediately after cooking. If you don't have a lid for your container, cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Label the "made on" date on your storage container so you will remember how long they'll be good for. Mashed, cubed, wholeyou can safely freeze any sweet potato that has already been cooked. Simply place the sweet potatoes into a bag, squeeze out the excess air, and pop the bag into the freezer. When you're ready to use them, let them thaw in the fridge for several hours, and then reheat them in the microwave, in the oven, or on the stovetop. Don't forget to label the bag with the date so you'll remember how long the potatoes will be good for. If you go to reheat your cooked sweet potatoes and notice that they smell a little funky, or if they're discolored with brown or black spots (or even mold), throw them out right away. If you store your cooked sweet potatoes in the freezer and notice they have freezer burn when you take them out to defrost, it's up to you whether you still want to eat them or not. They're technically safe to eat, but they may not taste very good anymore. If you have sweet potatoes in the fridge and you're worried you won't be able to use them before they go bad, go ahead and freeze them so you don't waste them.

SUMMARY: Store cut, cooked sweet potatoes in the fridge for up to 7 days. Freeze cut, cooked sweet potatoes in a resealable bag for up to 1 year. Discard any cooked sweet potatoes that are discolored or smelly. Finished.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some animals will just never get along. If you already have a dog, think carefully before introducing a cat to your house. No matter how badly you may want a new furry friend, it is unfair to both animals to make such a big change without knowing how it could affect their quality of life. The American Humane Society suggests that a dog that becomes aggressive in the presence of a calm, still cat, or utterly loses her ability to concentrate on anything else, will probably never be able to live peacefully with a cat. This is a difficult, sometimes impossible behavior to train, and if you are relatively inexperienced you may be in over your head. There are many professional dog trainers who can help assess your dog's limits, and work with you to develop a more detailed strategy. This will likely be a slow process. Do not expect too much too soon, and do not be surprised if your animals exhibit animosity or fear. Puppies and kittens that grow up together have the best chance of getting along as adults. If your dog is already fully grown, consider getting a kitten instead of a cat. A kitten is less likely to be afraid of a dog, or to trigger your dog's chase instincts by scampering. If you know someone who has a particularly even-tempered cat, or one that is already used to dogs, ask if you can bring your dog over for a controlled test. This will give you an idea of how difficult it will be to get your dog used to living with a cat. If you are certain you want to bring a cat into your home, start by bringing in things that smell like the catgrooming supplies, beds, etc. Bring things like baby gates, litter boxes, food bowls, and scratching posts into your house before the cat, to give your dog time to get used to these objects.

SUMMARY:
Be realistic. Don't hesitate to seek help. Keep your expectations reasonable. Start young. Do a test run. Build up to it.