Article: This is a great, soft way to get the comfort of a hug without another person. If you don't have a pillow nearby, you can hug anything like a blanket, a jacket, a backpack, or any other object with a soft texture. If the object doesn't belong to you, you should either ask for permission to hug it, wait until no one is looking, or find something else. If someone finds you hugging their backpack, they might be a bit confused or even annoyed. There is nothing more comforting than getting a furry hug from a dog or a cat. It's best to hug your own pet. If you don't have a pet, you can certainly hug someone else's, but again you should ask the owner for permission first. If you don't have access to any animals, invest in a great stuffed animal. Petting an animal can help you relax by lowering your blood pressure and decreasing stress hormones. Make sure it's a friendly animal. Just because it's fuzzy doesn't mean it's nice! You don't want to get bitten. There is nothing like getting outside and getting some love from nature. If you're down in the dumps, venture outside and find a nice sunny patch of grass to relax on. Stretch your arms wide and imagine hugging all of Mother Nature. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and feel the earth hugging you back. Spending time in the sun can help improve mood, so this works best when the weather is nice. Just wear sunscreen! If the weather is bad, sit by a window and appreciate whatever weather you do have. Admire the beauty of the rain, the power of the thunder, or the calmness of the snow. Hug yourself or something soft while you take in the great outdoors. Post a status on Facebook that you need a hug, and you'll be sure to get some, "Sending hugs!" comments. Simply knowing that others love you is sometimes all it takes to get the relief of a hug. You can also call, text, or FaceTime someone that you love, like a friend or a family member. While virtual hugs are not exactly the same thing as physical hugs, you can get some of those good vibes from an encouraging conversation.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Hug a pillow. Cuddle with an animal. Hug nature. Find virtual or long-distance hugging partners.

Problem: Article: Hollyhocks come in a seemingly endless assortment of shades of white, yellow, pink, maroon and red flowers, which grow on 6 to 9 foot (1.8 to 2.7m) stalks. Hollyhocks will reseed themselves for subsequent growing years. You can also harvest seeds from plants in the fall. Some hollyhock varieties will generally grow a bit shorter or taller, so consider your space needs and height preferences as well. If you live in an area with cold winters, consider starting hollyhock seeds indoors in the fall. Germinate the seeds in October or November and allow them to grow for a while and experience a winter. This may trick the flowers into blooming the following spring. If you live in a warmer climate, you may be able to plant the seeds outdoors in the fall and achieve the same results. In the U.S., hollyhocks can manage in USDA hardiness zones 3-8 (see http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/). In cooler zones (e.g., 3), you'll definitely want to start indoors either the previous fall or early in the spring. In warmer zones (e.g., 8), you can sow seeds outdoors in the fall or spring. Hollyhock seeds are large, have a high germination rate, and come few to a package, so it is best to plant each seed individually. Put each seed 0.25 to 0.5in (0.64 to 1.27cm) below the soil. Any small plant container will do, but plastic "peat pots" filled with perlite, vermiculite, and peat moss are ideal for this. Place the trays near a window where they'll receive ample sunlight. Water the soil as needed to keep it moist. Hollyhock seeds usually germinate in 1 to 2 weeks. You only need to do this if you are growing the plants indoors over the winter. If you're just starting early in the spring, you can go straight from the peat pots to outdoors. Keep the pots in a sunny spot indoors, and water them regularly.
Summary: Purchase seeds in your choice of variety and color. Plan ahead to increase your chances of first-year blooms. Sow the seeds in individual "peat pots" indoors. Transplant the seedlings into individual 4 to 6in (10 to 15cm) pots.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Customers are more likely to buy from you when your prices are straightforward and easy to spot. If you sell at craft fairs or through a physical storefront, the prices should be marked in front of the product and within the customer's direct line of sight. Most customers will not stop to inquire about the price of an item. Similarly, individual pieces of embroidery sold online should be marked clearly since many customers will not attempt to contact you to inquire about the price. If you sell embroidery that customers must order in advance, provide a price sheet that clearly lists the cost of base products, personalization, and so on. Make this price sheet easy to find, and stick with the prices you list to earn credibility. Offer prospective customers a range of options that may suit their price range better. For example, you could sell an elaborately embroidered piece made with the best materials at your highest price. Include elements of that design and use slightly lower quality materials to create something similar that can be sold at a much lower price. Sell the products simultaneously so that someone who cannot afford the higher priced product may consider the similar, lower priced product. If someone orders embroidery from you but cannot afford the price you quote, offer to reduce the price by reducing the cost. Let them know how much the price would drop if you used fewer colors, used fewer stitches, or made the embroidered section smaller. Special deals can be a good way to attract attention from new customers while renewing the interest of past customers, but they should not be relied upon. Special sales should only be used on a short-term basis. This includes buy-one-get-one offers and promotional gifts. Loyalty incentives should be more long-term. Examples include loyalty cards, referral discounts, and returning customer discounts. You can also offer permanent discounts on quantity. For instance, if the price of one embroidered bag is $25, the cost of three might only be $60, putting the price per bag at a discounted rate of $20. Once you set a price, be confident that it is the right price and let your prospective customers see that confidence. When dealing with customers directly, make eye contact and speak clearly. Never apologize for the price of a product. Showing confidence will inspire confidence. If you seem confident in your pricing, your customers will perceive that those prices are fair and that you know what you're doing. If you mumble or seem uncertain, customers are more likely to think that you're trying to sell them embroidery at a higher cost than necessary. They may walk away from the sale or try to haggle the price down.

SUMMARY: Mark your prices clearly. Provide options. Offer incentives and discounts carefully. Be confident.

If the infection leads to open wounds on your face, you should treat it like it is a wound. To help prevent more bacteria from entering the wound, wash the area with warm water each day. This helps keep dirt and debris from accumulating in the wound and promote healing. If your doctor says it is okay, use a mild cleanser or antibacterial soap. Discuss what would be best to treat the infected area before using it. To help keep the wound moist, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly on it. Doing this helps promote healing, reduce scabbing, and reduce scarring. You can apply the petroleum jelly with clean fingers or a cotton swab. If your wound is large enough and still has open sections, you may want to cover it with gauze. Place gauze over the open area and tape it in place with paper tape. After it has started to heal, you can leave it uncovered. Talk to your doctor about whether or not you should cover the area with gauze.
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Keep the area clean. Apply ointment. Cover the area with gauze.