INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Plunging can be sloppy work, and clogged sinks often have food waste and other remnants in the standing water. Before you begin plunging, put on a pair of goggles or other protective eyewear to prevent water from splashing into your eyes. You can also put on an old t-shirt a pair of rubber gloves if desired. Don an apron to protect your clothing if you do not want or have time to change your shirt. Don't put the plunger straight down over the affected drain. This will trap air in the plunger, which is not ideal. Instead, tilt the plunger and put 1 end against the edge of the drain. Then, roll the plunger around the drain to form a tight seal over the drain and get water inside of the plunger. If you can see into the water, look to see if the edges of the plunger are covering the edges of the drain. If you cannot see into the water, try plunging up and down a few times to see if the plunger is making contact with the area around the drain. You will feel resistance when you plunge if the plunger is positioned properly. If it is not, then there will be no resistance. Hold the plunger handle about 6in (15cm) from the top with 1 or both hands. Press the plunger up and down over the drain vigorously for about 20 seconds. Do not tilt the plunger as you do this or you may lose suction. After 20 seconds of plunging, pull the plunger straight up and off of the drain to remove it. You should hear a pop as you do this, which is due to the pressure from the plunger and may help to loosen the clog. Do not roll the plunger off of the drain as you did when you put it on. After you have finished plunging and taken the plunger off of the drain, watch to see if the water flows again. If the clog is loose, the water should flow freely down the drain. If the clog is still in place, the water will remain standing or it may trickle very slowly. If the water does not flow freely, then repeat the process. You can repeat plunging as many times as you like, but if the clog does not come loose after the first few times, you may need to try something different, such as cleaning out the p-trap or using a snake to remove a deep clog.

SUMMARY: Put on protective eyewear, an old t-shirt, and rubber gloves. Roll the plunger over the affected drain to get water into it. Plunge straight up and down over the drain for 20 seconds. Pop the plunger straight up and off the drain to create extra pressure. Check to see if the water drains and repeat if needed.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don't carry much cash in your wallet and, should you have any debit or credit cards, try to avoid bringing them everywhere. This way you will not be tempted to spend money on unnecessary items or make impulsive decisions when at a store. Instead of carrying everything you might need (all your available cash, debit card, several credit cards, etc.), carry only what you know you'll need. Stick a few bucks and (if you insist) one credit card in your pocket when you go to the mini-mart, for instance. Whenever you receive money, whether it be a gift or your allowance, take your savings out right away and set them aside. This will ensure that you don't spend the money you intend to save. The best part is that once you have set aside your savings, you can spend the rest! It is important to enjoy life and live a little bit after all. Think like Uncle Sam. The government takes out income taxes before people get their paychecks. If you take your savings cut out of your income right away and put it somewhere that is not easy to access, it will be easier to forget that it was available to spend in the first place ("out of sight, out of mind"). For instance, spending money on your future is almost always wise. You should feel good about spending money when it's an investment in your future and future earning power. For example, save for school if you plan to go to college. If you plan to be a singer, spend money on voice lessons. Spend money on appropriate clothing if you get an office job. It's perfectly acceptable to spend money in order to promote yourself and, in turn, eventually earn more money. That said, if you are sticking to your newfound saving habits well, a little spending here and there isn't such a bad thing. Think of it as investing in your current happiness. Yes, a dollar is a dollar, but what does that really mean? Remember that, for the most part (excepting gifts) money is what you earn for doing something. When you work, you are exchanging money for your time. You need to decide if what you want is worth the time it will take for you to earn the money to be able to buy it. For example, if you get an allowance of $5 per week and you want to buy a video game for $50, then you will need 10 weeks of allowance money to buy the game. That will take a long time to save, so think about whether or not it is worth it to you. Further, can you buy that game and balance your other needs for the money, such as putting money into your "Spend," "Give," and "Grow" jars? Each time you spend money, it represents a trade-off. You need to think carefully about what you value and make decisions accordingly.

SUMMARY:
Carry as little money around with you as possible. Save before spending. Spend money on the things that matter. Place a value on money.