INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To prevent the cat litter from spilling inside or around your shoes, you should tie off the top of each litter filled sock with a simple knot. You can also put cat litter directly into your shoes, though litter can sometimes get caught in the crevices of your shoe and cause you discomfort later on. In place of socks, you could also use pantyhose. The thin material of these will form less of a barrier between the odor fighting elements of the litter and the bad smelling parts of your shoe. To give your cat litter a little more punch, you might consider adding some baking soda to it. Simply add a heaping spoonful to each sock, tie each off at the top, and shake or massage the socks to distribute the baking soda. If you notice that your socks cause your shoes to deform or otherwise change shape, you may want to remove some litter from the socks. You'll be leaving the litter filled sock in your shoes for a long period of time, and a sock that is too full might alter the shape of your shoe. If you find that your socks are too full, hold your socks over a garbage can while unknotting the tops. This way, stray litter will be contained in the garbage, preventing a mess. In most cases, it should only take a night for the odor fighting properties of the cat litter to eliminate the smell. Especially bad cases, however, might take more time. You can check the odor of your shoes by removing the sock briefly and smelling the shoe. If you notice a lingering odor, you should leave the litter filled socks in the shoe for longer. Once the odor is removed from your shoes, you can throw away the cat litter and wash the socks as you would normally. If the cat litter is still good enough to use in a litter box, you may want to reuse the litter there. Give your shoes a thorough inspection after you've removed the litter filled socks. Small pieces of litter can sometimes push through the fabric of the sock and become an irritant later when you wear the shoes.

SUMMARY: Fill two clean socks with clean cat litter. Place the cat litter filled socks into your shoes. Leave the socks in your shoes overnight.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether you are making a homemade trap or purchasing one, make sure that you are using one that is humane. You don't want to risk injuring the kitten that you are working so hard to rescue. (You also want to make sure not to injure yourself--no one wants to get their finger caught in a trap). One of the best ways to safely trap a kitten is to use food to bait the kitten into the trap. Canned fish is an effective and inexpensive food item that you could try. A humane trap is one that will not injure or kill the kitten. If you are going to purchase a trap, ask a local vet for suggestions on which brand to buy. Try shopping at your local pet store or hardware store. If you plan to make a trap, make sure you research ones that will neither harm nor kill the kitten. Use a trap door that will close gently but quickly and firmly after the kitten enters the trap. Ask for tips about materials at your neighborhood hardware store. Don't try to trap the kitten the first time you stop it. Instead, prepare your trap, and spend a few days placing food in there--while leaving the door of the cage open. That way, the kitten will begin to head into the trap willingly after it begins to associate it with food. Above all, you want to be as kind as possible to the kitten. Remember, it doesn't have much experience with humans. Being caught is going to be a pretty traumatic experience. Be as quiet, calm, and gentle when you are near the kitten. Catching a kitten can be a frustrating experience. You will need to be patient, not only with the kitten but with yourself. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to carry out your plan. Remember, it's best to learn some information about the kitten (age, the status of the mom) so that alone is going to take some time. After doing that, try taking a break before you start the actual trapping process. The more relaxed and confident you are, the more smoothly the whole process will go. If you are nervous about using a trap, don't worry, you have some other options. You can try gently "herding" a kitten into a confined space. Use the same method you would use if you were trying to tempt the kitten into a trap--food. Once you have the kitten corralled in a confined space (think a corner where it doesn't have an easy escape route), you can gently guide the kitten into a small pet carrier. Make sure to have a carrier (or even a box with a lid) handy before you try this method. It is possible that you won't have to lure or trap the kitten. If you can invest enough time and patience in the process, you might be able to befriend the animal enough that you can easily transport it home with you. In order to gain the kitten's trust, be a reliable force in its life. Feed it regularly, and at the same time for several days. Be calm and gentle in its presence. After enough time has passed (this could be days or weeks), the kitten might gradually come to accept your presence without fear.

SUMMARY: Use a trap. Be compassionate. Take a break. Lure the kitten into a confined space. Earn the kitten's trust.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Nowadays, online consignment services are a popular way to clean out your closet and make some cash. There are many different websites (such as Tradesy, Twice, Threadflip, Poshmark, Recycle Your Fashions, ThreadUp, The Real Real, and Snobswap), and they all offer slightly different services. Look for a service that will fit well with your product(s) and suit your needs. Most online consignment retailers are very specific about what brands, what quality, and what age items they accept. For example, a website like Twice only accepts middle to high-end brands (such as Vera Wang, YSL, or Top Shop) in very good condition, whereas Threadflip accepts most gently-used women's clothes. Most consignment websites (e.g., Twice, ThredUp, The Real Real) offer two options: either print a simple shipping label (and use your own box), or request a shipping bag or box. Then, simply load up the qualifying items you wish to sell, and send them in. Alternatively, some websites, such as Recycle Your Fashions, simply asks that you submit a list of the items you'd like to sell. Then based on this list, they will tell you which items to send in. Some services (like The Real Real) also offer item pick-ups in certain cities. Some consignment websites, such as ThredUp, will send back any items they don't want to sell for a reasonable shipping fee ($12.99). If you don't want any unsellable items returned, there is no need to pay the fee. As with real life consignment shops, many online consignment retails offer both upfront payments and traditional consignment arrangements. (Although some services may only offer one or the other.) If you have opted for an upfront payment, your cash (or store credit) should be made available as soon as your items are approved. If you've chosen the more traditional consignment route, simply wait for your items to sell, and then receive your payment. Different services offer payments on different schedules (individually, bi-weekly, monthly) and via different methods (check in the mail, PayPal, direct deposit).

SUMMARY:
Find an online consignment shop. Determine if your items qualify. Send in your items. Receive unwanted items back for a small fee. Wait for your items to sell and receive your payment.