In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Mini skirts tend to have a hemline that falls out over the widest part of your thighs, accentuating this problem area. Look for hemlines that stop a couple of inches above or below your knee to balance out your legs. If your legs are full from top to bottom, a mini skirt may help elongate your leg by showing off more skin. An elongated leg also means a slenderized leg. Women who carry excess weight around their stomachs need longer hemlines to keep their body looking proportioned. Short hemlines will only draw further attention to a large midsection. Try a mini skirt if you feel proud of your toned legs, or look for a fit-and-flare skirt with a hemline just below the knee if you want to make your muscular calves look slimmer. Not many women can pull of the midi skirt because it lands at the thickest part of the calves, which generally makes your legs look stout. If you have slender calves, however, you can usually wear a midi without worry. Baggy clothes do flatter plus sized women and tend to make them look dowdy. Instead of a long, baggy skirt, opt for a knee-length skirt with a little stretch and flare. If your entire frame is thin, the excess fabric of a maxi skirt may threaten to swallow you up. If you do opt for a maxi skirt regardless, look for a sleek style that hugs your hips and thighs to reduce the amount of excess fabric.
Summary: Stick with knee-length skirts if you have wider hips and thighs. Try a mini skirt if you have full legs. Avoid mini skirts if you have a full mid-section. Show off your legs if you have an athletic build. Wear a midi skirt if you have slender calves. Resist the temptation to hide beneath a long skirt if you are a plus sized woman. Stay away from long skirts if you are especially thin-boned.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Rather than picking out an activity by yourself, it's a good idea to check with the group and see what everyone wants to do. Make sure to do something that everyone is comfortable with. If your dad hates heights, don't suggest something that would put him in an uncomfortable position. Make sure that everyone is on board and excited about the activity. Try to reach a consensus about what would be the best activity for all of you. Although it might seem daunting to go do something with your girlfriend and your parents, it has the potential of being a great bonding experience. Doing things together creates memories between all of you and can make everyone feel closer to each other and more comfortable in the future. Just because you are choosing to do an activity, it does not need to be something incredibly exciting or time-consuming. Even having dinner could be a good thing to do all together. Other options could be talking a walk around the neighborhood or seeing a play or movie together. An activity that involves physical exertion is always a good option, as studies show that exercise increases your mood. Pick an activity that you feel suits you all best. Go for something casual over something fancy. You want to feel at ease when you are all doing something together. A casual setting can help you to relax, while a formal one might make you feel nervous or stiff. Although some activities can be engaging or exciting, make sure that you don't get too wrapped up! After all, this is supposed to be a time when your girlfriend and parents are getting to know each other. You are the common denominator between them, so don't forget about your role as a bridge between them Make sure that you are not paying attention only to your girlfriend or only to your parents. If you are at dinner, make sure everyone is included in the conversation. If you and your girlfriend are on the same ping-pong team, for example, make sure to talk to your parents as well. Try to keep up conversation between your parents and your girlfriend. Just because you are all doing an activity, that doesn't mean you can't talk! If you are playing a game, talk about how its going, it doesn't have to be anything deep! Don't be too competitive. Maybe you're a naturally competitive person. Or maybe your mom always beats you at bowling and you're finally winning for once. It's important not to be competitive when you are doing activities with your parents and your girlfriend. The point of doing something together is to bond, not to win. Try to remember that even if you have a competitive urge. Make sure that they are all enjoying the activity that you are doing. If one of them looks like they aren't having fun, go over to them and check up with them. If they aren't enjoying themselves, ask them what they would like to do after the activity is over. If they don't have a preference, ask everyone or suggest an activity and see how everyone feels about it. Remember that this is about everyone having a good time. After the activity is over, tell your parents and girlfriend how much fun you had. You can even say something like, "Thanks for doing that with me, I had a lot of fun." Even if you didn't have a fantastic time, it is a nice way of letting your parents and your girlfriend know that you appreciate them and that you want them all to get along together. This gratitude could go a long way in making interactions between everyone easier!
Summary: Get input about what everyone wants to do. Decide on something to do. Pay attention to your parents and your girlfriend. Check in with everyone. Express your gratitude.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Play with your cat regularly. Make sure you have regular play sessions, several times a day. Cats are sprinters rather than marathon runners so three or four, 5 - 10 minute sessions are better than a one-time 20 minute session of play. Get a little feather wand, some toy mice, or even just a piece of string (they never get tired of it). Shake the wand around at the cat's height, not yours. Throw the mouse and watch the cat wrestle with it. Hold one end of the string and either run around the house with it, or just wriggle it around. Cats are hunters, which means that they have periods of inactivity interspersed with hunting activity. Because cats like to sleep that doesn't mean that they don't need the mental stimulation with scenting out a mouse, stalking, and catching it would provide. Many behavioral issues such as house spraying, scratching, or aggression to other pets are caused because of boredom or frustration. So be sure to provide plenty of interesting things for your cat to play with. Make sure it has a high perch with a window view. This allows the cat to be entertained by the sights outdoors and to fulfill the feline need to be high up, as cats are naturally tree climbers. If you live in an apartment make sure the balcony is cat safe and the cat cannot fall from a balcony rail. You may consider caging in an area of the balcony so the cat can lookout over the neighborhood but without the risk of injury. Likewise, make sure any opened windows are escape proof. Check screens to make sure they are secure and not damaged, so the cat cannot slip out when you're not looking. It's not only dogs that benefit from obedience training. Try clicker training your cat, which provides vital mental stimulation for your feline friend, and also helps it to bond with you. This training is done in a similar way to dogs, but just be patient with the cat and be aware you need to find a treat that really motivates the cat to follow commands. Leave out toys for your cat to play with when it isn't able to play with you. You could leave out toy mice or catnip, but you can also leave out items that are less expected, but safe for your cat. Try putting out a paper bag or a cardboard box for your cat to explore and play with. Give it lots of love and attention, if your cats desires it. You have about 20 years ahead of you with your cat, so make the best of it by building a bond of mutual affection.
Summary:
Ensure that your cat gets adequate exercise. Don't assume that your cat doesn't want to play, just cause it also enjoys napping. Give your cat a view of the outside. Bond with your cat by training it. Give your cat things to occupy its mind while you are gone. Enjoy time with your cat!