INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make a habit of wiggling your feet and toes whenever you can remember. Rotate and move your ankles around to improve blood flow in your feet. Try to do this for a few minutes at a time. Moving your feet and toes during the day is especially important if you spend most of the day sitting. Stand so your feet are together and move one leg back. Lift the heel of that foot so you're on your toes. Stretch and hold the muscles on the bottom of that foot for 20 to 30 seconds. Do the stretch with the other foot. Stretch your feet throughout the day or whenever you remember to. Get a professional massage that focuses on your feet, or massage your feet yourself. Sit comfortably and rub a little lotion or massage oil in your hand. Gently rub the bottoms of your feet, your toes, and your heels. Rub the muscles firmly and stretch the toes apart. Massage your feet as often as you like. Consider buying foot massage devices or rollers that are designed to easily massage the muscles in your feet. Ask your doctor if support hosiery would improve your circulation. Compression socks or stockings can improve the flow of blood from your feet throughout your body. To start wearing the socks, choose light support socks and ensure that they fit well without wrinkling. Avoid using support socks if you have peripheral artery disease, since the socks can cut off your already reduced blood flow. If you have a sensory disorder like peripheral neuropathy, you may not be able to feel if the socks are too tight.

SUMMARY: Move your feet and toes during the day. Stretch your feet to strengthen them. Massage your feet to stretch the muscles and improve blood flow. Wear support socks.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Living on your own and supporting yourself takes a lot of money, so you will need a job with a steady income. Holding down a job will also show your parents that you're responsible and mature, and make it more likely for them to appreciate your need for independence. Look for a job that offers flexible hours, and that can accommodate the time you still have to put in as a student. It can be difficult to manage work, school, and homework, so consider setting up a time budget for yourself. When you're living on your own, you'll be responsible for the cooking, cleaning, laundry, garbage, and maintenance. For your parents to see that you're ready for this, consider accepting more responsibility around the house. Your parents may drive you to and from school, work, practices, and other places, but you won't have that luxury when you're living on your own. To get yourself used to that, and to demonstrate that you're capable of being independent, consider not relying on your parents for rides anymore. Public transit is an option available in many towns and cities to get people from place to place. If you've been able to save enough money for a car and have a driver's licence, talk to your parents about buying your own car. Before moving out, consider researching safe neighborhoods to see what's available there. And if you're going to be taking public transit, check the routes and make sure the housing you're looking at is close to stops. Furthermore, before committing to a specific house or apartment, research the cost of comparable housing to make sure the price is fair. You'll also need to make enough money to support yourself, so you will have to know how much to budget for things like: Rent and utilities (heat, electricity, water, etc.) Food and toiletries Public transit or having your own vehicle (monthly payments, insurance, gas, and maintenance) Clothes Phone, cable, and Internet A large part of being mature and responsible enough to live on your own is understanding how much money you'll have going out, what you'll have coming in, and how much is left over at the end. A budget can be extremely useful, because then you know exactly where your money is going, and whether you can afford certain things or not. For instance, if you know your budget only allots $40 for food per week, you'll immediately know that you shouldn't spend $10 of that on a single fast food meal. It's not enough to tell your parents that you want to move out: you need to figure out where you're going, if you're going to live with anyone else, and if you'll have equally responsible roommates. Consider moving in with another family member if you really feel like you need to be away from your parents. Another family member may be able to give you some space from your parents, but they'll also still be able to help you when you need it. Many landlords will be reluctant to rent a place to someone who's only 16, because they're concerned about damage, noise, and irresponsible behavior. The rest of your life, and your goals, won't stop just because you move out, but these things may be harder to manage. It can be good to have a five- or 10-year plan laid out. Not only will this demonstrate to your parents that you're concerned about the future, but it will also help guide you over the next few years. For instance, you might want to consider things like: Are you planning on going to college or university after you graduate high school? How do you plan to pay for your school? Do you want to continue working at the same job for the next number of years? If not, what kind of job do you hope to find instead? Do you have any financial goals for the near future? Will you need to buy your own car? If so, can you afford a safe and reliable vehicle? Part of being an adult is understanding and managing risks, and living away from your parents when you're a minor can be risky. For one, people may think they can take advantage of you because of your age. Because you'll be juggling work and school, it may be difficult to manage your time properly. If you're going to be living on your own and not with family or friends, know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. If any medical emergencies occur, you may need money to cover the expenses. Many rental agreements require a deposit or first and last month's rent up front, and that may cost you a couple thousand dollars. You may also need money for a deposit to get certain utilities set up, and you should always have money put away for an emergency. It's a good idea to have enough money set aside to cover your monthly expenses for three to six months, in case anything happens and you can't work or bring in money. Even if your parents agree, you may not legally be allowed to move out, depending on where you live. For instance: In the United Kingdom, you can only move out at 16 with the consent of a parent. In the United States, you have to become emancipated before you can legally leave home at that age. Emancipation means you're legally considered an adult for the purposes of taking care of yourself, and your parents are no longer responsible for your welfare. You can become emancipated at the age of 16, but barring abuse or other circumstances, you will need the consent of your parents. In Australia, there's no legal age for leaving home, but the authorities can take you back home if they feel your basic needs aren't being met. Take note that if you do require parental permission to leave home and don't have it, you could put other adults in legal trouble if you move in with them.

SUMMARY: Get a job. Take on some more household chores. Start traveling around the city on your own. Do your research. Create a budget. Have a plan for the immediate future. Have a life plan. Understand the risks. Save your money. Research the legal process.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll be able to find this product online and at some alcohol-related product retailers. This will chill your beer. The beer now looks green. You're ready to be the talk of any St Patrick's Day party!

SUMMARY:
Buy beer bottles that are made out of clear glass. Get a shamrock green Beerzicle. Freeze the Beerzicle if you wish. Insert a bottle into the Beerzicle.