You may no longer be best friends but it is important not to leave behind you a wake of people who are "dead to you." You never know when you may need to share a lift, finish a deadline together, or go to the same wedding or funeral in the future. Leaving things with good vibes is an important part of staying connected within your local community. You never know years down the line, you two may become friends again. He or she may have an epiphany where they see the error of their ways. Time heals all wounds and can greatly change people, too. After the friendship draws to a close, avoid being too cold; this is unfair and unkind. Instead, in time you should find yourself able to be polite and engage in meaningless small talk on occasion. However, refuse to have a chat or conversation beyond the pleasantries that acquaintances exchange, such as saying hello and goodbye and mentioning the weather. Laugh at the occasional joke together. But always have an excuse up your sleeve for getting away from them, such as needing to meet someone or get something done, just in case your former friend thinks you've opened the door to rekindling the close friendship. For example, say something short and polite like, "That's interesting but sorry, I can't talk now," and walk away or make reasonable excuses (such as an appointment or deadline) if your friend tries to start a conversation. Being distant means not sharing anything intimate with your former friend. You might share news that someone you both know has had a baby but you won't go into the nitty gritty details of what the baby looks like, how the new mom is coping or what clothes you intend buying as a gift. Simply leave it at passing on the big news and nothing more. Eventually you may find that you can't simply brush off your friend with simple comments. You may be able to see them itching for the closeness you once had. In this situation, you'll need to be incredibly blunt, telling the cold, honest truth. Here's an example of what you might say that is both honest and blunt, but civil and mature: "X, I know this isn't easy for you but I really meant it when I said I don't want us to be close friends anymore. I am not going to keep having these conversations with you and it's important for you to know that I mean it when I say that I am no longer your close friend. I will never be rude about you or unkind to you but I am not going to get involved in the same pattern as before. Please understand that." Cursing at your former friend or openly ignoring them around other friends are mean-spirited things to do and won't make the breakup any easier. Do not spread rumors about your friend either; gossip is cowardice and will hurt your friend. It will also likely backfire on you, as gossip tends to breed more gossip. Unfortunately, bystanders love a good catfight and some people won't hesitate to encourage one, so don't give them the pleasure instead, be a role model for how to end a formerly close friendship with dignity. If you're aggressive, don't be surprised if others think your friend ended the friendship with you. Staying calm, cool, and collected is the only way to handle this delicate situation.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand that being kind and polite leaves the door open to staying acquainted. Be polite but distant with your former friend. If you must, address the former situation. Avoid being aggressive.

Q: Especially if the kids are working inside the home, be sure the area is equipped with an area that allows the children to quickly wash their hands before they leave the play space. Simply gather up the newspaper and toss along with any goopy paint or dropped dough. That way you can easily transfer the items to a nearby sink in one trip.
A: Maintain easy access to soap and water near the play area. Keep the project on the newspapered area for quick clean up. Have a tub nearby to collect art supplies such as rolling pins, cookie cutters and finger paint bowls.

Article: . A dull knife is a dangerous knife. Kitchen knives need to be sharpened on a whetstone, at an angle of between 20 and 23 degrees. You can have your knives sharpened professionally for as little as a few dollars a knife, which is usually the best way to do it if you've got a few high-quality knives. Always sharpen blades in the same direction, using even pressure and long even strokes. If you're using your knife more often, it may be more appropriate to sharpen your knives regularly. If you're chopping up carrots with your kitchen knife every day, you should be able to keep it usable by honing it regularly, but you might need to have it sharpened every couple of months. A sharp kitchen knife should be able to cut through a piece of paper easily. If your knives are dull, the risk of glancing off of slipper vegetables and into your hand is much higher, making it important to work only with sharp knives. Dull knives are still sharp enough to cut your finger, which makes them a lot more dangerous. Chopping onto a slate or granite counter top is a fast-track to dinged up knives that you'll do a lot of damage to, never mind how you'll dink up your nice surfaces. Chopping on wood or plastic cutting boards is the best way to keep your knives in good working order.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Sharpen knives about once a year Use wood or plastic cutting boards.

Article: Drape your oversized blanket scarf around your shoulders, cape-style. Bring the ends of the scarf together to tie a loose knot at your chest, either centered or pulled slightly off-center. Keep the fabric loose and slouchy to achieve that chic, effortless effect. This look is perfect for dressing up office wear. Wear a yellow and gray plaid blanket scarf, knotted cape-style, with a button-down chambray shirt, tailored black pants, and some charcoal ankle boots. Wrap the scarf once around your neck, then pull the ends into a low, simple knot to keep them out of the way. This look is perfect for pairing with a professional outfit in the workplace. For example, you could throw a loosely knotted camel-colored scarf over a charcoal blazer, white button-down, black fitted dress pants, and black heels or men's dress boots. Fold or roll your scarf into a long line, then fold it in half again, lengthwise, creating a loop at one end. Place the scarf around your neck so that the loop and the 2 ends are both in front. Pull the two ends through the loop, then adjust the fabric until the knot looks relaxed and effortless. For a relaxed, professional outfit, pair a mustard yellow knit scarf, worn in the pull-through style, with a cream sweater and a pair of fitted light-wash jeans. Finish the look with some ankle-length or knee-high boots. Fold your scarf in half lengthwise, so one end is a loop. Place it around your neck so the loop and two ends are in the front. Pull one end of the scarf through the loop, then pull the bottom of the loop out slightly. Weave the second end over the top half of the loop and under the bottom to create a braided effect. Wear this style with an oversized rectangular scarf in a pretty floral pattern. Add a simple white sweater, a pair of light wash jeans, and slip-on mules.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Add a loose knot to the cape style for a statement look. Tie the ends of a blanket scarf into a loose knot for a polished effect. Opt for the classic pull-through style for a professional look. Weave a simple braid to add interest to your outfit.