INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place the slippers on top of a sheet of poster paper, with the heels touching the edge. Make sure that the inner edges of slippers are touching, then trace around them with a pen. Make sure that the water slippers fit you. You will be using them to secure the fin to your feet. If you already have a mono fin that you'd like to use, trace it onto a sheet of poster paper, cut the tracing out, then click here to continue. Fold the paper in half widthwise, so that you only see one of the traced slippers. Starting at the bottom edge of the slipper, trace a half-fin shape. The bottom edge of the fin should be 1 to 3 inches (2.54 to 7.62 centimeters) from the top of the slipper. Cut the tracing out first, then unfold it. Place the template onto the rubber mat, then trace around it using a pen. Use a white, silver, or cold pen for dark rubber, and a black pen for light rubber. Choose a thin piece of floppy rubber. A thin, flexible, rubber mat would work especially well for this. Your fin base is now complete! Save the template, however; you'll need it later on. Place the slippers onto the fin and trace around them. Coat the underside of the slippers and the inside of the tracing with a water-safe glue. Wait for the glue to get tacky, then press the slippers into place. Choose a strong, flexible glue meant for sealing items under water. Glues meant for boating would work well for this. Work in a well-ventilated area. Most types of glue like this can produce fumes. Depending on the type of glue you are using, this could take 2 to 3 days. Read the label on the glue to for specific drying and curing times. It would be a good idea to weigh the shoes down with something heavy as well.

SUMMARY: Trace around a pair of water slippers onto a sheet of poster board. Fold the paper in half, then draw half of a fin shape. Cut the tracing out, then transfer it to a thin sheet of rubber. Cut the rubber out with a pair of scissors. Glue the water slippers to the fin. Wait for the glue to cure.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A pomade, putty, or wax will work. If you want a stronger hold, use a pomade or wax. If you want a medium hold, use a putty. Rub your fingers against your scalp to work the product into your hair. Make sure all of the long hair on top of your head is covered with product. Brush the hair up so that it's almost vertical. If your hair is on the longer side, you can brush it up at an angle so it's not so tall. Run your fingers through your hair to tousle it and break up any strands that were clumped together by the brush. Hold the blow dryer so it's at the base of your hair blowing up. As you're blowing drying your hair, run your fingers through it to help style it the way you like. Blow dry your hair for 1-2 minutes, or until it's completely dry and held in place. Run a brush up through your hair while you're blow drying it if you want it to look neat and less tousled. When you're finished, the hair on the top of your head should be standing nearly all the way up. The product in your hair will help hold your hair in place.

SUMMARY: Rub a dime-size amount of a hair-styling product between your hands. Run your hands through your hair to apply the product to the roots and ends. Brush up the long hair on top of your head. Blow dry your hair on high so it stays in place.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Since the new car scent is caused in part by the new plastic of the interior of the car, cleaning and wiping interior plastic surfaces can help to remove the odor. Use a gentle cleanser and a microfiber cloth to clean any plastic interior surfaces such as the door or the steering wheel. After using the cleanser, wipe surfaces with a damp cloth to make sure the cleanser is completely removed from the plastic and doesn't leave streaks. Another way to clean away the new car smell smell is to get your seats and carpet shampooed at a detailing shop. Seats and carpeting are often made of absorbent material, which may absorb and trap the new car odor. Even though detailing is usually done to remove dirt and dust, it can work to remove bad odors as well. You can also do this yourself by buying products made specifically for the materials in your car interior and following the instructions on the label. Getting this procedure done is effective but can be quite expensive, so you may want to try other methods and use this as a last resort. An alternative to shampooing your car seats is to steam clean them. Steam cleaners shoot steam deep into upholstery to break down and eliminate bad scents. You can buy or rent steam cleaners in many home improvement stores, but be careful to follow the instructions on the label as steam can burn if used improperly.

SUMMARY: Clean the interior of your car. Get your car detailed. Steam clean your seats.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Usually, if you book your tickets several months in advance, you can secure the best possible price for your trip. Planning ahead is especially important in the summer, when tourism in Santorini is at its height. So if you're looking to travel in July or August, try to have your exact travel dates set in January or February. Sites like Expedia and Kayak gather fare information from a wide range of carriers. These sites help you shop for the best fares. If you want to travel with a specific airline, you can search for tickets on their website. Expect to pay somewhere between 30 and 150 euros for each ticket. The carriers that offer direct flights from Athens to Santorini are Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Ryanair, and Volotea. If you're traveling on a budget, make sure to check out the fares for Ryanair, as they usually have the cheapest tickets. Save the confirmation email you receive and print out a copy. It's usually a good idea to have a paper copy of your ticket information, in case you need to show it to someone at the airport when you're traveling. You can save a copy of this information on your phone, but make sure you'll be able to access it when you're traveling. If you don't live in Greece or Europe, your phone may not have service while you're in Athens, or it may be expensive to use. Most airlines allow you to check in online before your flight. Your airline will usually send you an email giving you the information about checking in online. If you can't check in online, make sure you have your flight confirmation number so you can retrieve your boarding pass at the airport. When you're traveling abroad, you need to have your passport with you every time you fly. Keep your passport somewhere that you can access it easily, as you will need to show it to airport security before getting on your flight. Public transportation is the most cost-effective option for getting to the airport. If you're taking the metro, take line 3 and get off at the stop for the Athens International Airport. There are also four express buses that go to the airport: X93, X95, X96, and X97. If you have a lot of luggage, you may want to take a taxi. Any licensed taxi driver in the city should be able to bring you to the airport without any trouble. Plan to arrive at the airport at least an hour and a half before your flight. If you didn't check in online, retrieve your boarding pass at the airport. Then check any luggage you can't bring on the plane. The attendants at your airline's service desk should be able to help you with these tasks. Look at your boarding pass to find what gate your plane is leaving from, and head there after you pass through security.

SUMMARY:
Set the dates you want to fly 3-6 months in advance. Research flights on travel websites. Print out and save copies of your ticket information. Get your boarding pass online or plan to get it at the airport. Pack your passport when going to the airport. Get to the Athens airport by metro, bus, or taxi. Wait for the plane at your gate.