Problem: Article: Mix 3 parts of liquid oil and 1 part beeswax in a Pyrex measuring cup or heatproof canning jar. Set the jar in a pan with a few inches of water and slowly heat the water until it all melts together. Add a few drops of essential oil and mix it. Then pour the balm into tubes or tins and let set until completely cool. Good choices for your liquid oil include castor oil, avocado oil, olive oil, and coconut oil. Castor oil will make her lips feel really smooth, so it's great if she's got chapped lips. You can safely add peppermint, spearmint, sweet orange, lemon, lime, and vanilla absolute essential oils for both scent and taste. Just pick your mom's favorite! If she likes to take luxurious baths, make her custom bath salts. Pour 2 cups (16 ounces) of Epsom salt into an airtight container. Then add a few drops of essential oil and close the lid. Shake the container until the oil has completely coated the salt. Choose your oils based on what you want the salts to do for your mom. Peppermint and lavender are good for stress relief and citrus is energizing. You can also choose your scents based on what your mom's favorites are. You can also add a few drops of food coloring to color the salts. This is an especially good idea if you plan on storing the salts in a clear container. Nothing feels more pampering than good hand or foot lotion. Heat 1/4 cup (2 ounces) coconut oil, 1/8 cup (1 ounce) shea butter, and 1/8 cup cocoa butter over low heat until it melts together. Remove the pot from the heat, and then add 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) (0.5 ounces) of your choice of liquid oil avocado oil, olive oil, or coconut oil and 5 to 10 drops of your mom's favorite essential oil. Mix everything together, then pour the mixture into your choice of container and let it cool. Keep a lid on the container. Small canning jars are a great container to use for homemade lotions. These lotions are generally too thick to use in jars with pumps. You can write the name or scent of the lotion on a little tag, then punch a hole in the corner of the tag and run a piece of ribbon through it. Tie the ribbon around the neck of the container. Write each coupon on one piece of paper. Then punch a hole in the corner of the paper. Run a piece of ribbon through the hole and tie it tight. You can also staple the pages together. You can also download templates for coupon ideas off the internet. Coupons for free massages, cleaning the dishes or your room, performing extra chores, or letting your mom pick the movie for a movie night are all great coupon ideas.
Summary: Create homemade lip balm. Make custom bath salts. Make hand and foot lotion with her favorite scents. Make her a coupon book.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: All-purpose clothing dyes are available at most big box stores. Rit, one of the most popular brands, is widely available in a large selection of colors. Dylon is another common brand. Craft stores carry a bigger selection of colors than big box stores generally do. These dyes come in powder or liquid form, and either one will work just fine. You need to start with clean fabric, so wash it if you're using something you already have. It's a good idea to wash new fabric as well, just in case it has anything on it that could keep the dye from sticking. Don't dry the fabric, as you'll need it wet to dye it. Don't use fabric softener. The fabric needs to be completely wet so that the dye doesn't create a splotchy effect on the fabric. You can take the fabric out before the spin cycle or soak it in a tub before dyeing it to saturate it. If you put crumpled fabric in dye, you'll end up with a marbling effect. Unless you want a marbled look, use your hand to smooth out your fabric as much as you can before dyeing it.

SUMMARY: Purchase a commercial dye from a big box store. Wash the fabric. Soak the fabric if it's not saturated with water. Smooth out the fabric.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If the manufacturer's label is still attached to a plush toy, check it before washing the toy. There may be specific instructions on how to wash the toy. Some toys, for example, may not be machine washable or might require a special type of cleaner. If there's no label, google the type of toy. If it's a popular brand, you may be able to find manufacturer's instructions online. Most plush toys can be safely washed in the washing machine, particularly cotton and polyester blends. Wash them with your regular clothing on a gentle cycle. Alternatively, you can also do a load of just plush toys. If the toy is very dirty or soiled, sprinkle some baking soda on it before putting in the machine. Then, add a cap full of white vinegar to the washing machine during the rinse cycle. If you cannot find a label, it is relatively safe to assume that the toy is machine washable. Most plush toys are. Put the toys through an extra rinse cycle to ensure that all detergent comes out. Unless they are labeled "felted," wool toys cannot go into the washing machine. For these toys, try to spot clean stains. Dab the stain out using a mild soap and a wet cloth. Let the toys air dry. If the wool toys are very dirty, you can try hand washing them in the bathtub with a wool soap. Do not dry wool toys in the drying machine, however, as this can damage them. Lay wool toys on a sunny windowsill instead. If your toy is not wool, it can be put in the dryer. You can put the toy in a pillowcase beforehand to protect it as it in the dryer. Dry on high for 15 minutes. If the toys are still a little wet, let them air dry. Wool toys should be air dried in a warm spot.
Summary:
Check the label. Wash toys in the washing machine unless otherwise directed. Clean wool toys by hand. Dry plush toys in the dryer.