Problem: Article: In some cases, puffy cheeks may indicate a medical condition that requires treatment. If you're already at a healthy weight and nothing seems to help reduce the puffiness in your cheeks, make an appointment with a doctor. For example, your doctor may want to check you for the mumps since this condition causes your cheeks to look puffy. If you're taking a prescription of over-the-counter medication regularly, this might be contributing to puffy cheeks. Check with your doctor to see if this if a possibility and if there are any alternative medications you can try. For example, oxycodone can cause a reaction that makes your face and extremities swell up. Although this is rare, it's worth looking into if you're taking this medication. This is an extreme option for excess weight in your cheeks, but you might consider it if nothing's helping and the excess weight bothers you. You can ask your primary care physician for a referral to a plastic surgeon or find an experienced plastic surgeon on your own.
Summary: Ask your doctor to check for underlying conditions. Check to see if your medications might cause puffy cheeks. Look into plastic surgery if other strategies don't help.

Problem: Article: Shadow Boxes are like picture frames that have compartments to display multiple objects. Most craft stores sell them in various sizes. Select a Shadow Box large enough to contain 1 scarf. Push the box's glass out and set it aside for now. Instead of a shadow box, you can put the scarf behind a floating frame or plexiglass. Lay the scarf flat on the bottom frame, then place the top frame over it. You don't have to trim the scarf. Fold the scarf as needed to get it into the box. This scarf is a background for anything else you place in the box. Press the scarf against the box's back end to flatten the fabric as much as possible. If you are using a smaller box and a scarf you don't plan on wearing, you can trim the scarf to size using scissors. Pick up a tube of fabric glue from the craft store. Squeeze the glue underneath the scarf, then pat the scarf flat against the box's back liner. Spread glue underneath the rest of the scarf until it is secured to the back of the box. At this point, the shadow box is ready to be hung on the wall. However, you can add extra decorations to the box's small compartments. Fill them with other scarves, keepsakes, and mementos to create a unique piece of art. For example, you can cut small pieces off other scarves and glue them on top of the first scarf. You can fill the shadow box with pictures, postcards, shells, or other objects. Get creative, and use glue dots, pins, and wires to secure everything to the scarf. Set the glass on top of the Shadow Box. Everything underneath the glass should stay in place. Use the grooves in the back of the box to place nails in the wall. Then, slide the box onto the nails.
Summary: Take apart a shadow box frame. Lay the scarf against the back of the box. Glue the scarf in place. Fill shadow box compartments with more material. Replace the glass and hang the shadow box.

Problem: Article: Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil and then add the egg noodles. Directions differ from brand to brand, so check the packaging to see how long you need to boil the pasta. Cook the noodles until they are ready. Remove them from the heat and drain well. Divide the drained noodles up into 6 even portions and put them on serving plates. Pour a large spoonful of the beef mixture over each portion of egg noodles. Garnish with parsley (optional).
Summary: Boil water and cook the egg noodles. Plate the noodles and spoon the beef mixture over them.

Problem: Article: When you exercise your option, you buy (call) or sell (put) the underlying stock at the price stated in the contract. If your options have value relative to the actual stock price, you are "in the money." A call option allows you to buy stock at the stated strike price. You'll make money if the stock is trading at a higher price than your stock price, because you can buy shares at your lower strike price. You could then turn around and sell those shares at the actual price to make money. If you have put options, you have the right to sell stock at the strike price listed on your contract. You'll make money if you exercise your options when the stock is selling at a much lower price on the open market. You are essentially forcing someone to buy shares at a higher price. You can then buy more shares at the lower price, or simply pocket the difference. For example, if you own a call option for stock at the strike price of $50, and the stock is currently selling at $100, you are "in the money" because you can buy the stock for half the price it's actually trading for. Likewise, if you owned put options for stock at the strike price of $100, and it is currently selling at $50, you are "in the money" because you can force someone to buy the stock at twice the price it's currently trading for. If you have American-style options, you can exercise them at any time you don't have to wait until the expiration date. Exercising an option well before the expiration date means losing potential value. However, waiting it out comes with a risk that the stock price won't move the way you've predicted. For example, suppose you are in the money on call options that don't expire for 6 months. You could exercise them now and buy the stock at your strike price. However, if the stock continues to rise, you could potentially make more money by exercising the option later. Even with American-style options, most options aren't exercised until close to their expiration date. This gives options holders the opportunity to maximize the time value of their options. To exercise a put option, you must first own the underlying stock. If you're exercising a call option, on the other hand, you need the resources to purchase the underlying stock at the strike price. Your broker may have its own rules about how much money you need to have in your account to exercise your options. Call customer service or check the educational resources on your broker's website for specific rules. You can't trade options without a broker. If you have an online broker, you may not have to do anything more than click a button. Your broker will take several steps behind the scenes to exercise your options for you. The process is somewhat complex, but in reality it typically only takes a few minutes. You don't have any sort of relationship with the investor who is assigned the options you exercise. In fact, you likely won't even know who they are. The process is done electronically by the relevant options clearing house. When your options have been exercised, your broker will deposit your profits (less fees and commissions) into your account. For a put option, you'll have a cash deposit. For a call option, you'll have shares in the underlying stock. Commissions and fees for the transaction will be deducted from your account. If you exercised a call option, the commissions and fees will come out of the cash in your account, not from selling the shares of stock you purchased through your options contracts.
Summary:
Compare the price of the underlying stock to your strike price. Evaluate the time value of your option. Check your account balance. Instruct your broker to exercise the option. Verify the net result.