In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Choose a time when you can all get together without distractions or absent family members. Ask every family member to explain what being green means to them and what they're already doing to be green at home, work, school, and in their leisure activities. The simplest definition of being green means making choices that benefit the environment. It can be helpful to keep notes so that you can revisit the different ideas, comments, and complaints that are raised during the discussion. Allot one person to be the "record-keeper." Avoid making final decisions at this stage: each member of your family will appreciate just being heard. Take a walk around your home and property together to actually see the things that could be done differently.Try to come up with a simple list of things that your household can make changes to and that every family member can be a part of. For example, decide that each member of your family will pack a lunch, rather than eat out. This will reduce the amount of un-recyclable waste you create, both in packaging and in drive time. Your list could also include a column that shows how the change you are planning could be beneficial to the family or other people, helping everyone to see how our choices are interconnected. At this stage, you might have come up with differing viewpoints about what matters most in going green. Talk through the ways in which you accommodate each other's preferences and reach compromises on the priorities for your household. Things affecting the priority will likely include cost, viability, utility, and level of interest. For example, it may be easier to decide that your family will use green cleaning products, rather than installing solar panels on the roof of your home. It can be helpful to create a poster, chart, or other visual format that everyone can follow when learning new habits or implementing the changes. Consider using the Sustainable Happiness Footprint Chart. It demonstrates how daily choices contribute to individual, community, and global well-being.This helps people to feel more motivated to engage in sustainable lifestyles so that they are not just doing it out of guilt or fear. Visit the library and borrow books on such subjects as greening your home, green cleaning, green gardening, green living, etc. and allocate different categories to different members of the family. At this stage, the family will be able to discuss the merits, costs, desirability, etc., of the suggestions as a team, making this a joint decision-making process. You could break down research into categories such as energy conservation, water conservation, green transportation, green eating, recycling and compost, etc. Find out what other people have done and think about how your family could use those ideas. Find activities in the home that everyone is able to do to be green. Pick a small project that doesn't cost much (or anything) and that is more about habit-changing than anything too complicated. Some of these things might include: Getting into the habit of turning off lights and electronics whenever anybody leaves a room unoccupied. Starting a compost in the garden, or maybe a worm farm. Beginning or improving on an edible garden. Aim to eat more homegrown food that is tasty and pesticide-free; this also saves money. Having game nights where all electronics are turned off. This is about bonding together as well as saving a little energy; it's a thoughtful gesture as well as a green one.
Summary: Talk about green issues as a family. Think of ideas that can make your family even greener. Work through the different ideas together. Research as a family. Start small.

A love map is a physical representation of your partner's emotional and relationship history. Even if you don't physically draw a map, you should be mindful of your partner's emotional "landscape" and try to appreciate the (often) long road that led you to be together in the end. The chances are that if you're in a long term relationship with someone, you admired her in the past. She had qualities that you found desirable and attractive that you may not be taking for granted. Try to take an objective step back and look at your partner through new eyes. Make a list of all of the things you admire about her; you may even decide to share this list with her later. However, the value of creating the list is to renew your admiration. You might try to encourage your partner to engage in mutual admiration as well. It may be awkward to come out and say "I think you should admire me and remember how great I am," you could talk about your quest to admire her more completely and how you think it could help your relationship. This could prompt a reciprocation that could solidify both sides of your relationship. Approach your relationship with complete trust; if you assume that you trust and are trusted in return and let go of fear, jealousy, and suspicion, your relationship will benefit. While maintaining a healthy relationship may take work, trust shouldn't. If you have a reason to distrust your partner, such as a history of cheating, you may want to go to counseling together to reestablish a bond of trust. You've likely committed to your long-term partner, particularly if you are married, but it may be beneficial to renew that commitment. A renewal of vows or a formal ceremony is not necessary. You can just decide to renew your commitment and tell your partner about it. For example, you might say, "I know we've been married for 17 years, and we've been through a lot together. I just want you to know that I'm committing myself to our shared happiness, and I will do the work and the fun necessary to continue making our relationship and our life better every day." Keeping a gratitude journal has been shown to help people appreciate what they have and feel happier. Keeping a journal that focuses on the gratitude that you have for all aspects of your life, including your relationship, may help you feel happier and closer to your partner. Even if the gratitude does not directly benefit your relationship, doing something that makes you feel happier will have an influence on your relationship. Taking care of yourself and feeling that your own emotional needs are being met can help you have the energy and motivation for maintaining your relationships with others. You may also feel appreciative of your partner for helping you set aside the time for self-care. Self-care does not look the same for every person. It may mean just spending time alone in quiet reflection or taking the time to participate in a hobby or sport that you enjoy. Offer your partner opportunities for self-care as well. Give her time to herself and encourage her to pursue things that make her feel fulfilled and refreshed. When you come back to each other, you'll likely have the energy and emotional space to devote more time to your relationship.
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One-sentence summary -- Create a love map. Admire each other. Establish trust. Renew your commitment. Keep a gratitude journal. Practice self-care.

Problem: Article: Clean your dome brush with brush cleaner or soap and water, and dry it completely on a clean cloth. Use it in a soft, brushing motion to blend the two colors together on your eyelid. Avoid bringing the darkest color too close to the center of your lid, as this will muddy the highlighted section you have created. Blend the outer edges of your eyeshadow as well, so there are no harsh colorblocking lines or sections on your lid.
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Blend the shadows.