INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A mature bird of paradise plant can be divided into two or even three parts, so you'll have a few extra plants to keep or give to your friends. Carefully remove the plant from the pot, making sure not to damage the roots. You may need to use a spatula or another tool to help you remove the root ball. You'll see smaller shoots coming off of the main stem or trunk. Follow them down to the attached roots and carefully untangle the roots so you can separate the plant into two or three parts. A bit of root damage will be inevitable, but try to cause as little as possible. You may need to use a knife to help you complete the separation. Cut off roots that get bent or damaged once the plants are separate. A clean cut is better than a tear. This step is not completely necessary, but it can help to increase the chance that the new cuttings will survive and grow into healthy plants. You can find rooting hormone at any garden center. Follow the directions on the product's package to lightly dust the ends of the roots with rooting hormone. Remember to choose a rich, well-draining potting soil, and fill each pot to within a few inches of the rim. Plant each cutting in the center of a separate pot. This gives the cut roots time to form a light protective seal, which will keep them from getting waterlogged when you water. After two or three days, care for the plants as instructed above.

SUMMARY: Remove the plant from the pot. Carefully separate the plant where it naturally divides. Dust the roots with a rooting hormone. Re-pot the sections in rich potting soil. Wait two to three days before watering.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Scoop enough ice into a 16 oz (500 ml) drinking glass to fill it roughly halfway. Consider using crushed ice or similarly small chunks of ice. They tend to work better and look better than large ice cubes. Pour 2 to 4 Tbsp (30 to 60 ml) of flavored beverage syrup into the glass of ice. You can use commercial or homemade syrup. If you prefer a milder flavor, add 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of syrup. For a stronger flavor, use 3 or 4 Tbsp (45 or 60 ml). When in doubt, start with a smaller amount and add more later. Flavors like vanilla, raspberry, peach, and hazelnut are popular, but you can use any flavored syrup you want. Commercial syrups come in a wide variety of flavors. You can even combine flavors. For example, mix equal parts raspberry syrup and almond syrup for a raspberry-almond blend. Combine equal parts banana syrup and Irish cream syrup to create a banana cream pie Italian soda. Create "tiger's blood" Italian soda by combining equal parts strawberry syrup and coconut syrup. Add the club soda to the glass, filling it to the top. Give the contents of the glass a quick stir with a spoon. Drink the Italian soda immediately, before the ice melts. Only stir the contents briefly. If you stir the drink too much, it could lose its carbonation. Taste the Italian soda. If you would prefer a stronger flavor, add a little more syrup and stir it again. Garnish the drink as desired. You can use slices of fruit, leaves of fresh mint, or whipped cream.

SUMMARY: Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the syrup. Fill the glass with club soda. Enjoy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you cat is in a more approachable mood, you can try giving him a treat directly. Put three to five cat treats in your hand and kneel down close to the cat. If the cat is ready to forgive you, he will come over to you and eat the treats. At this time, you may try to pet your cat behind the ear (or any other favorite spot). If your cat does not approach you, leave the treats on the floor and step away. Do not take the treats awaythis will only disappoint your cat. Cat treats come in many different textures, including: soft and chewy, hard and crunchy, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, dried meats (sort of like jerky), and freeze-dried. You can even find dried tuna flakes in the cat treat aisle of a pet store. Cat treats also come in many different flavors, including chicken, turkey, tuna, and salmon. You can even find catnip-flavored treats. Consider getting a beneficial treat. There are also cat treats that help prevent hairballs and tarter. Not only will you be keeping your cat happy, but you will also be keeping him or her healthy. Be sure to leave it in a place you know where he will be able to find it. Here are some examples: If your cat is hiding under the bed, consider leaving the cat treat just under the bed. Do not leave the treat too far out from under the bed. This will force the cat to craw out from her or her "safe" spot, and will make him or her feel anxious. Do not reach too far under the bed, or the cat may scratch you. If your cat is really agitated, leave a treat near his food, or in his favorite spot. In fact, if you offended your cat by taking his favorite spot on the couch, you can leave the cat treat in that spot. This will let the cat know that you are sorry and that he can sit in this spot without being kicked off. Take three to five cat treats and place them on top of your cat's food during feeding time. If your cat is picky and does not like treats mixed in with his food, then leave the treats in a dish next to the food. Does your cat have a favorite flavor of cat food? If you feed your cat different flavors, choose his favorite one, and serve it during feeding time. If your cat is too agitated, you may be able to get her to calm down with a sprinkle of cat nip on the floor. If you do not like cleaning up messes (some cats will eat the dried catnip while others will just roll around in it), then you can give him or her a catnip toy. If your cat is interested in cat toys, you can buy a new toy and give it to her. Simply approach your cat, kneel down, hold the toy out so she can see it. You may leave the toy on the ground and back away, or you can toss the toy. This depends on how your cat likes to play with toys. Keep in mind that not every cat likes to play, especially older ones. You can make your own catnip toy by cutting a small square from fabric and putting a spoonful of dried catnip in the center. Pull the sides of the fabric upwards, bundling the catnip up inside, and secure it with a piece of string. You can also make another catnip toy by stuffing a sock with some cotton or polyester stuffing and adding a spoonful of dried catnip. Tie the sock off with some string.

SUMMARY: Give a treat to your cat. Leave a cat treat surprise for your cat. Add treats to your cat's food. Treat your cat with some special food. Offer some dried cat nip. Give your cat a toy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you use different colors, it can be a decorative accent to your bathroom and a welcome addition for guests to know which towels to use when visiting.

SUMMARY:
Place extra rolls of toilet tissue in a pretty basket on the floor next to the toilet. Use a basket for magazines or books that you keep in the bathroom. Store extra toiletries and soaps in baskets under the bathroom sink. Roll up washcloths and hand towels and put them in a basket.