Article: Know when to avoid going to the store or logging on to online shopping sites. If you're feeling hungry, angry, lonely, or tired, don't let yourself be tempted to shop. Recognize that you're most vulnerable in these states and put the credit card away. If you get the sudden urge to shop, ask yourself if you're feeling one of these things. Deal with these states instead of going shopping. Remember these vulnerabilities by remembering the acronym HALT (hunger, anger, lonely, tired). If you go into a store knowing what you need, it's easier to navigate your way around and stay on task. Before you head out to purchase items, take a moment and decide what you need. Write down the stores you need to go to and what you need in each store. When you're in the store, stay focused on only getting the items on your list. Whether you're buying lots of things or just a few, a list will help you know what you're looking for. If you get distracted by something that's not on your list, write it down and save it for the next shopping trip. Plan your grocery shopping after you eat, not before. Plan a weekly (or bi-weekly) shopping trip so that you can anticipate going food shopping. If you can anticipate when you will shop for food, you can prepare ahead of time by eating and creating a shopping list Stay away from groceries and food when you're hungry, as you're more likely to spend more money when you are hungry. If you need to buy groceries and you're hungry, stop and get a snack or a meal first. If you find yourself turning to shopping when you're feeling emotional or having a bad day, recognize that there are other ways to deal with these emotions. Shopping is not the only thing that can lift your spirits or help you feel better. Emotional spending is often a culprit for impulse buys. If you feel like you want to buy something, do another calming or stress-relieving activity instead. For example, take a walk, take some deep breaths, meditate, listen to music, or write in a journal.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Recognize when you're most vulnerable. Write a list of what you need. Pick a time to grocery shop. Know how to cheer yourself up.

Problem: Article: Just because you have started to feel differently about your friend recently doesn't mean that he has any clue what's going on. He may be perfectly happy with how your friendship is going, and not have any inclination towards changing your relationship at all. On the other hand, he may very well feel exactly the same as you, and be wondering about your feelings toward him. Start noticing how he acts around you. If he seems suddenly fidgety or self-conscious around you, this could be a sign that his feelings toward you are evolving into something more. Notice his body language: does he open the door for you, touch the small of your back, or look at you more often? If so, your feelings for him might be reciprocated. Does he talk to you about other girls, or does he treat you like one of the guys? If so, his feelings for you might be more platonic. Your other friends may be able to provide a little insight into whether or not they think your crush may return your feelings. It can be difficult to gauge someone's interest when you are already close to them as friends. Your friends may be able to give offer some perspective on the situation, and help you decide whether to continue pursuing the relationship or to remain friends. It is possible that your best friend has newfound feelings for you too, and this new development has become obvious to everyone else but the two of you. If your friends are already asking about the two of you, this is a good sign! Talking to your friends (the ones you can trust to not break your confidence) can help you sort through your own feelings too, and help you to clarify what you want to have happen with your relationship with your best friend. Before you tell your best friend that you want more out of the relationship and potentially lose a great friendship, make sure that your own feelings are genuine and not a passing fancy. Even if your friend does feel the same as you, make sure that you're willing to risk losing your friendship to pursue the romantic relationship. Remember that it may not be possible to go back to being best friends if things don't work out, but all growth toward something new requires a risk. You just need to decide for yourself if its worth it. If you have been friends for a long time, take your time exploring your feelings! There's no rush to make your best friend your boyfriend, and making the transition from friends to something more is a big deal. The slower you make the change, the better your chances are of avoiding hurt or awkward feelings on anyone's part.
Summary: Figure out how he feels about you. Ask your friends for advice. Be certain of your own feelings.

Typically, a set of inside-mount blinds should measure about 12 inch (1.3cm) less than the width of the window frame. Make sure you measure the inside of the frame, where the blinds actually fit, and not the entire window frame. Measure in at least three places -- the top, bottom, and middle of the window. Most windows are going to have regular, even spacing, but older houses may have some variability. If there is a change, use the smallest measurement taken. This small gap will keep your blinds from getting cut or stuck on the windowsill. Use the measurement found above and mark the headrail (the top of the blinds) at this length. You may either cut an even amount off of both sides or cut only from the pull cord side. If the chords are on one side, you can cut only from the other side. In many ways, only cutting one side is much easier. Simply start sawing to remove the headrail where you noted: Remove the metal end stiffener bracket from the side(s) you are cutting. Use the hacksaw or tin snips to cut the headrail per your measured mark. File any rough edges with a metal file. However, keep in mind that the headrail edges will be covered by the mounting brackets, so a rough cut will not be visible. Replace the metal end stiffener onto the newly cut headrail.
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Measure the width of the window to determine the necessary width of the blinds. Mark the smallest measurement, and cut to this. Subtract 1/4-inch from each side to ensure the blinds have room to move up and down. Measure the blinds from the head rail and use a pencil to mark your new desired length. Cut the blind headrail using a hacksaw or tin snips.