Article: If your snow is too fluffy or powdery, you will not be able to make a snowman. Go out to the snow and scoop some up between both of your hands. Press it together, and if it forms into a ball, you'll be able to make a snowman. If the snow falls apart, it's no good for making a snowman. If you are determined, you can mix some water into the powdery snow as you roll it up, but this is not guaranteed to work. If you build your snowman on a slope, it may topple over. You also don't want to build on asphalt or cement because those store more heat, and your snowman might get in the way of you driving or walking. Make sure the area has enough snow for you to use, as well. If you want your snowman to last as long as possible without melting, build it somewhere that doesn't get much direct sunlight. If there's a big shady tree near you, that's a great spot. Making the snowman close to a building also provides shade for some of the day. This is just to help the snowman last longer. If you don't have much shade around, that's okay.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check for snow that's moist and packable. Find a flat section of lawn. Build the snowman in the shade.
Article: This odd shoelace knot looks a little like a tiny noose, making it great for adding some creepy flavor to your outfit for Halloween and other spooky occasions. To start, all you need to do is make a very basic starting knot (the same kind you'd start with when tying your shoes normally.) As a reminder, to make this basic knot, take your right lace and cross it over the left lace. Wrap it under the left lace once and pull tight. Note that this part is exactly the same step as in the section above. Next, take the right lace and double about an inch or two of the lace back on itself to make a "loop" or U-shaped section. Just like in a real noose, this loop will eventually become the "neck hole." Once you make the loop, take the loop and the other lace in your hand and hold both so that they are pointing upward. This isn't essential, but it ensures that all of your laces are positioned correctly for the next step and keeps things a little tidier as you start to make the noose. Starting at about the middle point of the loop, start wrapping the free section of lace around both parts of the loop and the other lace. In other words, you should be wrapping the lace around a "bundle" of three laces: both sides of the loop and the free lace. Work your way down towards the bottom of the loop, coiling tightly as you go. There's no exact number of coils you need to make this way longer laces will be able to make more coils than shorter ones, but as long as you are able to make about four or five, your knot should hold. When you've coiled the free lace all the way to the bottom of the loop, take whatever slack is left and pass it through the small hole between the initial "right over left" knot and the lace that you've been using to coil. This hole should be near the bottom of the coil you just made, but slightly off to the side. When you've done this, pull the lace gently to tighten. If your lace isn't long enough to reach the bottom of the loop, try starting over and making the initial loop smaller. When you're ready to untie this mini noose knot, slip your finger into the loop and pull up. The "loose" side of the noose should pull through the coil easily and the entire knot should fall apart. On the other hand, pulling the "tight" side of the noose should cause the coil to tighten. You may want to give this side a tug after you put on your shoes to keep your knot tight during your daily activity.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make a basic "right over left" starting knot. Make a loop with one lace. Coil the free lace around the loop. Feed the lace through the gap at the bottom. Undo the knot by pulling on the loop.
Article: Getting a savings account will not only give you a safe place to keep your money and track its growth easily, it will very slowly grow the longer you keep money in it, and the more money that it holds. You can start it off by putting money you have laying around into the account, and then put a fraction of what you make in a month into it. You should make sure not to get an account that has a minimum balance amount or a monthly fee, as this can actually cause you to lose money. If you are in high school, you'll probably need your parents' permission to get a savings account, and even if you're a college student, you might consider asking what banks they suggest. Both gas and Uber or Lyft trips are expensive. If you find yourself spending all your money on getting around, see if you can save by taking the bus, or whatever transit system your area has. Walking is even cheaper, and if you can get around easily on foot, you'll save money with every step. If you tend to spend a lot of money on clothes, you can reduce your spending looking at clearance sections at your favorite stores, or even trying out a thrift store. You might be surprised at the quality of what you can find at a used clothing store, including new items that didn't fit someone else. Many grocery stores offer a membership card that you can purchase for a low to moderate price that can save you hundreds or thousands on groceries over time. They work by giving members a discount on certain items that change throughout the month. You can get these items for cheaper than the listed price that someone without a membership would pay. You can also ask if your family already has savings cards at any grocery stores and then use your family's membership number or phone number to get the discount.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Open a savings account and use it. Take the bus or walk instead of driving or using a rideshare app. Shop at clearance sections and thrift stores. Sign up for a grocery store savings card.