Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Read the short story out loud. Revise the short story for clarity and flow. Come up with an interesting title. Let others read and critique the short story.

Answer: Listen to how each sentence sounds, particularly the dialogue. Notice if the story flows well from paragraph to paragraph. Check for any awkward sentences or phrases and underline them so you can revise them later. Notice if your story follows your plot outline and that there is a clear conflict for your main character. Reading the story aloud can also help you catch any spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. With short stories, the general rule is that shorter is usually better. Most short stories are between 1,000 to 7,000 words, or one to ten pages long. Be open to cutting scenes or removing sentences to shorten and tighten your story. Make sure you only include details or moments that are absolutely essential to the story you are trying to tell. Most editors, and readers, will check the title of the story first to determine if they want to continue reading. Pick a title that will intrigue or interest your reader and encourage them to read the actual story. Use a theme, image, or character name from the story as the title. For example, the title "Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You" by Alice Munro is a good one because it is a quote from a character in the story and it addresses the reader directly, where the "I" has something to share with readers. The title "Snow, Apple, Glass" by Neil Gaiman is also a good one because it presents three objects that are interesting on their own, but even more interesting when placed together in one story. Show the short story to friends, family members, and peers at school. Ask them if they find the story emotionally moving and engaging. Be open to constructive criticism from others, as it will only strengthen your story. You can also join a writing group and submit your short story for a workshop. Or you may start your own writing group with friends so you can all workshop each other's stories. Once you get feedback from others, you should then revise the short story again so it is at its best draft.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cut sinking stems to half of their length to encourage regrowth. Trim limp stems down to 2 inches (5.1cm) from the base if they are damaged. Cut down a third of your plants every other week, if you have a large crop. Add an all-purpose fertilizer to moist soil to encourage regrowth.

Answer: If you notice shoots that look limp and are not growing flowers, trim them down immediately. Use pruning shears to cut the stems at their halfway point. This should leave at least 2 inches (5.1cm) of stem from the base of the plant. Do not remove any remaining leaves on the stem. During your weekly check, you can remove more than half of a limp stem if it looks unhealthy. Use pruning shears to cut away as much of the damaged stem as possible. Make sure that at least 2 inches (5.1cm) of it remains above the surface of the soil. You can cut down your plants regularly, regardless of whether stems are damaged or not, to promote greater growth. Each trimmed stem will branch out and give 3 or 4 new blooms within 2-3 days. Remove the bulk of the stems, leaving at least 2 inches (5.1cm) to regrow. This is an effective way to remove deadheads if you have too many plants to pinch off individual deadheads one at a time. After pruning your petunia plants, water the soil just enough so it is damp. Spray a 10-10-10 solution or all-purpose fertilizer into the soil around the plants. Applying 1-2 sprays around each plant should be sufficient to fertilize the soil and encourage regrowth within a week. A 10-10-10 solution contains 3 main nutrients- nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Do not apply too much fertilizer, as it can be harmful to your plants in large doses. Use fertilizer no more than once a week.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Read books and watch kids' videos on using the potty. Let them help you choose the potty they'll use. Demonstrate how you use the potty. Let them practice the potty sequence fully clothed. Dress your child in clothing that's easy to remove. Switch from using diapers to pull-ups if you haven't done so.

Answer: Help spur a toddler's interest by reading and watching about using the potty. You can start with these well before they show signs of being ready to start potty training, in order to build a positive view of it beforehand. There are many toddler books on the topic of using the potty, and you may be able to find one that stars one of their favorite charactersElmo, for instance. The same holds true for toddler-focused videos. You can probably find at least one with a favorite characterDaniel Tiger, for exampleusing the potty. Kids' potties are available in a variety of different styles and colors. Allowing your child to choose a potty can get them more excited about using it when needed. You can try standalone children's potties, potty seats that fit onto a standard toilet, or both. If you do choose a potty seat, also buy a bench so the child's feet aren't dangling in the airthis makes evacuating the bowels and bladder easier. This may be difficult if you value your privacy while using the bathroom, but toddlers learn by mimicking what they see others doing. Let them watch as you go through the entirety of your toilet routine, explain each step, and answer their questions. This works best if you and the child are the same gender, but it's still worth doing even if that isn't the case. Focus on teaching them how to actually use the potty first, then worry about teaching them to treat it as a private act. Before you begin potty training in earnest, give the toddler a chance to get used to the feeling of sitting on the potty. Place the potty where you'll use it, read them a book if you plan to do so during the "real deal," and go through the process of wiping up (over their clothes in this case) and washing their hands (for real in every case). Prioritize proper hygiene even during these "dry runs"make sure they wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This will allow you or your child to get these clothes out of the way quickly when it's time to use the potty. Elastic shorts or pants and dresses are good options. Avoid dressing your child in onesies, overalls, and other articles of clothing that are too difficult for your child to remove quickly. Potty training in warm weather may be a bit easier because kids have fewer layers of clothes on. But don't wait for summer if your toddler is ready to potty train in winter. Pull-ups function similarly to diapers, but can be pulled up and down just like underpants. This lets your child become more familiar with the normal ritual when they use the restroom. Some parents prefer using cloth pull-ups because they think disposable ones are still too much like diapers, and therefore don't provide enough encouragement for using the potty. Keep buying diapers for nighttime, though. Most kids don't learn to be nighttime potty trained until well after they master it for daytime.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use an oatmeal face mask if you have acne, sensitive, or oily skin. Try a yogurt mask if you have dull, dry skin. Put some honey on your face. Make a simple sugar scrub. Take a milk bath, especially if you have dry skin. Use natural oils to moisturize your skin. Try a spa day.

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Oatmeal is great at soothing irritated skin and absorbing excess oil. Mix 5 tablespoons (25 grams) of finely-ground oatmeal with enough water or milk to make a paste. Spread the mixture over your face and wait 20 minutes. Wash the mask off using lukewarm water, then pat it dry with a soft, clean towel. For a more scrub-like effect, massage the mask against your skin using circular motions. Yogurt is very moisturizing. The lactic acid in it also makes it mildly exfoliating, which can help brighten dull or sallow skin. Mix 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of full-fat Greek yogurt with 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey. Apply the mask over your face and wait 20 minutes. Wash it off using lukewarm water, then gently pat your face dry with a soft, clean towel. Consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten your skin or reduce acne. Honey is hydrating, moisturizing, antibacterial, and antimicrobial. It is great for all skin types. All you have to do is spread some honey over your face and wait 15 minutes. Wash the honey off using lukewarm water, then gently pat your face dry with a soft, clean towel. Start with equal parts of sugar and oil. Mix everything together in a bowl, then massage it over your lips, face, or arms and legs. Use brown sugar for a gentler scrub and white sugar for a regular scrub. You can use any type of oil you want, but coconut oil or olive oil would work best. Need something stronger? Try salt! Need something softer? Use part sugar and 1 part oil instead. Add some fragrance with essential oil or vanilla extract. Add some honey for extra moisture. Fill your tub with warm water and add to 1 cup (120 to 240 milliliters) of whole milk or coconut milk. Regular milk is mildly exfoliating, and coconut milk is ultra-moisturizing. Mix it up with your hand, then step into the tub and soak for up to 20 minutes. For a fancier milk bath, try: Combine 2 cups (250 grams) of powdered whole milk, cup (65 grams) of cornstarch, cup (90 grams) of baking soda, and about 10 drops of essential oil (optional). Let the mixture sit for 24 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse. Pour 1 to 2 cups (125 to 250 grams) of the mixture into your bath under running, hot water. Stir it up with your hand, then step in and soak for up to 20 minutes. Some of the best are vitamin E oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and shea butter. Olive oil is great for some skin types, but it can cause some flaking for others. Simply spread the oil over your skin after a bath or shower, just like you would with regular lotion or body butter. Always read the label to make sure that the oil you're getting is pure and not mixed in with other oils. Most spas will let you use some of their facilities without getting a pricey treatment (for instance, they will charge a separate entrance fee), so if you want to occasionally try a hot tub or steam room, or even go Eastern European style with a cold plunge and then a sauna to invigorate your skin, sweat out toxins, and improve circulation, it's totally doable and you might like it!