INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Rather than using fresh bananas, berries, or other fruits, stick them in the freezer overnight. Purchasing frozen fruits is often cheaper than fresh ones, and you'll be able to find things that may not be in season and therefore aren't available fresh. There are even frozen fruit combos, so it's never been easier to add a handful of papaya, guava, and pineapple, or blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries to your smoothie. Avocados are great additions to any smoothie. They add a creaminess as well as thicken up the smoothie and their taste is easily masked by other flavors. Simply remove the skin and seed, slice the avocado and toss it in the blender with the rest of your ingredients, like kale, celery, and juice. Adding mango is a light and refreshing way to thicken your smoothie. It's also low in fat and high in vitamin C. Combine mango chunks with coconut milk, pineapple, raspberries, and ice for a fruity, sweet smoothie. A banana is the go-to ingredient for many smoothies. You can combine one with berries and other fruits, as well as oats, nut butter, and protein powder. Not only will a banana thicken your smoothie, it also adds potassium and fiber to the drink. Pumpkin puree adds a delightful taste of fall while also thickening up your smoothie. Try a smoothie made from almond milk, pumpkin puree, bananas, and cinnamon. You could even sweeten it with a little honey, if desired.

SUMMARY: Use frozen fruit to thicken the smoothie. Add avocado for a creamy texture. Try mango for a refreshing flavor. Increase your potassium with a banana. Boost the richness with pumpkin puree.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: We are often our own worst critics. The thoughts you have about yourself are very important. Are constantly criticizing your looks? Do you mostly say negative things about yourself? Replacing negative self talk with positive self talk will help you feel more confident about yourself. Begin to filter the thoughts you have about yourself. When a negative thought enters your mind, replace it with a positive thought. Instead of saying, "I look terrible," say "I love myself for who I am." It takes practice to consistently have positive self talk. You may not believe the positive statements about yourself at first. However, you will eventually begin to believe those positive thoughts. It is easy to look at other people and feel like you are inadequate. You may feel that other people are more attractive than you or have better skin. Remember that you are only competing with yourself. You see other people from an outside perspective, but you do not know what their life is really like. Focus on yourself and the wonderful qualities that you have. If you are working to improve yourself in any area, track your progress and celebrate the victories, big and small. Exercise reduces stress, improves self-esteem, and causes your brain to release feel good hormones. It is also beneficial for your skin. When you exercise, your blood circulation improves and your pores unclog due to sweat. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate (e.g. brisk walking, swimming) exercise a week or 75 minutes of vigorous (e.g. running, aerobics) exercise a week. Find activities that you enjoy doing. You are so much more than your appearance. Basing your self- worth on your appearance can actually make you feel worse about how you look. Think about all the other qualities, accomplishments, and other positive things (e.g. friends, family, relationships, etc.) in your life. Focusing on those qualities and continuing to develop them will make you a more attractive person from the inside out. Sit and make a list of all the things you like about yourself. You may be surprised how long the list is. If there are things that you do not like, make a plan to work on them.

SUMMARY: Engage in positive self talk. Do not compare yourself to other people. Exercise regularly. Do not define yourself by how you look.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unroll a length of deco mesh ribbon, curling it as you go so that it forms a tube. The diameter of the tube should be 9 to 10 inches (23 to 25 cm) wide. Cut the deco mesh to separate the curl from the rest of the spool. You will need roughly 72 individual curls of deco mesh ribbon to create a full wreath. For a less full wreath, however, you can use 36 to 54 curls. At minimum, this project requires two rolls of 21-inch by 10-yd (32-cm by 9.1-m) deco mesh ribbon. You can use more than this if you want more colors. Bend and reposition the curls so that some face diagonally inward and others face diagonally outward. The end result should be a full wreath with no empty space in the center and none of the wire frame visible.

SUMMARY: Curl your deco mesh ribbon. Fluff the curls.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The content of your copy should be inspired and informed by the research you conducted on the product or service. The intended audience will likely have questions that are similar to your research questions. Good copy anticipates these questionsanswering them before the customer even has a chance to wonder. Always write with your audience in mind. Scrutinize each word, phrase, and sentence of the copy to ensure that it will be well received by your target audience. Provide your audience with a comprehensive understanding of the product or service. Explicitly state how the product or service will benefit, improve, or fill the need of your customer or client. Radio ads are frequently tuned out by listeners and extremely short. To compensate for these circumstances, copywriters must capture their audience's attention quickly and write short, precise, and clear copy that holds their listeners' attention. Achieving this delicate balance is tricky, but possible. Do not try to share every detail about the product or service in the copy. Keep your message simple and the focus on the product or servicedon't let the copy get bogged down by an overworked creative format. The product or service should not be overshadowed by a vignette, dialog, or testimonial. Revise your copy with an editing eye. Consider every word, phrase, and sentence carefully. Could you shorten a sentence from 15 words to 6 words? Is that joke relevant? Is there a better word? Remember that most people who are listening to radio advertisements are driving a car. When the music or show stops, they are apt to change the station. The copy must stop them from changing that station, or get through the other thoughts they have in their head while driving. In addition to presenting the product or service in comprehensive and articulate manner, radio ads must also call its listeners to action. In other words, you must explicitly tell the intended audience what it is you want them to do. Call to actions may include telling your listeners to: Buy the product or try the service Go to a sale at a specific store Contact the manufacturer or business Attend a concert or club Watch a specific television show Radio ads rely heavily on sound effects and music to help listeners visualize a scene. When incorporated into the copy correctly, sound effects and music can elevate and transform an ad. As you write the words of the radio ad, simultaneously envision the accompanying sound effects and music. Sound effects and music should never be an afterthought. You may also wish to include unusual voices in your ad. For instance, if you are selling a beverage, hearing the bottle open can be enticing. If you are selling season tickets to a baseball team, the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd can grab someone's attention. Rely on these other elements to enhance your ad.

SUMMARY:
Use your research on the product or service. Create copy that is engaging and simple. Provide your audience with a clear call to action. Use sound effects wisely.