Problem: Article: You will need to get a pot for your mum and some potting soil to fill your pot. Look for a potting soil mix that is appropriate for flowers. If you're planting a mum plant, the pot should be twice as big as the rootball. Add enough soil to make a layer about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep in the bottom of the pot. If you use any more than that, the plant will sit on top of the soil and be taller than the pot. Any less and there won't be anything for the plant's roots to attach to. If you're planting mum seeds, you can choose the size of your pot - the mums will grow to fill the container. Fill the container with soil to about three inches below the top of the pot. This can be in a very sunny window, or on your front porch if it gets a lot of sun.
Summary: Place soil in a new pot. Leave the mum in an area with plenty of sun.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your parents may not mind if you build a fort in your bedroom, but they may not be happy if you build a fort in their living room. Ask your parents if you can use and move the chairs, blankets, and pillows to build a fort. Try to use a room that already has the basics for your fort in it, such as chairs and a sofa. This way, you won't have to move furniture around that much. This includes the seat and the back cushions. You may find lots of treasures under these cushions. See if there are any worth saving (such as money and toys) and store them in a box. Discard gross items, such as trash and crumbs. No fort is complete without a treasure box. Take a cushion and place it on the seat of the sofa. Lean it against the armrest, so that the side you sit on is touching the armrest. The edge of the cushion should be touching the backrest of the sofa. If you are using regular pillows instead, put two pillows on each armrest. You want the pillows to reach the top of the sofa, so you may need more pillows. Keep stacking pillows until they are even with the top of the sofa. If you have extra cushions, you can stand them on the edge of the couch, between the two armrests. Make sure that the narrow ends of the blanket are covering the cushions, and the long edge is covering the top of the backrest. Tug on the ends so that the blanket is stretched across the top of your fort. Something light, such as a bed sheet will work the best, because it will be less likely to make your fort cave in. Blankets and comforters are thick and will make your fort nice and dark inside because they block out light. They are also heavy, however, and may cause your fort to cave in. You can crawl into your fort now, or you can make it even bigger by using more furniture and pillows. Push two chairs in front of the sofa and turn them so that they face each other. Lean more pillows against the legs of the chairs, and drape a bed sheet over the top of the chairs. For more ideas, read the part about building a fort around chairs.

SUMMARY: Ask your parents if you can build a fort. Find a suitable room to structure your fort in. Take cushions off the sofa. Use the seat cushions to make some walls. Drape a blanket over the cushions and sofa. Think about expanding your fort.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This practice establishes a healthy root system. There is no standard answer to how often to water mature succulents. This will depend on the plant variety, the soil, the ambient humidity, and other factors. Generally, you should water more often in the summer when the plant is actively growing than in the winter when the plant goes into semi-dormancy with shorter days. Sometimes it is beneficial to skip watering for 1-2 days after the soil is dry to allow even stronger roots to grow. Contrary to popular belief, you don't always have to stick to the same watering schedule for mature succulents. Still, it is good to have a general schedule.
Summary: Soak the soil completely using a watering can. Wait until the soil is completely dry to soak the soil again. Skip watering periodically to encourage a robust root system.

If you don't have a spice grinder, a mortar and pestle, a clean coffee grinder, or a Vitamix will work just fine. A spice grinder simply gives a finer consistency and texture. Continue grinding the spices and checking until the powder is fine. Or, add it to a recipe right here and now. The spices won't go bad for over a year, but they will start to lose their flavor after 3 to 6 months. Avoid plastic containers because they absorb the flavors which are released as the spice mixture ages. A glass mason jar is a good storage container.
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One-sentence summary -- Transfer the spices into a spice grinder. Grind the mixture for 30 seconds, then check to see if it's smooth. Store your the mix in an airtight glass container with a metal lid.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Recognize that different people react to life situations differently. Even if you have been through a similar situation as your friend, avoid saying something like "Oh, it won't feel so bad after a while. When I went through this, I ___" Your friend wants her feelings acknowledged not minimized. Show empathy instead. Empathy involves acknowledging the other person's painful feelings by trying to put yourself in her shoes. Even if you think you know what it's like, refrain from generalizing what the experience is like To your friend, this is new, raw, and painful. To offer support and empathy, say "I can see that you are hurting. I wish there was something I could do." When we see people we love hurting, a common reaction is to rush to find a solution. However, in some cases, the only factors that can lessen the pain are time or hope. Yes, you may feel powerless about not being able to offer some practical help to your friend, but she will appreciate your presence much more than your advice. During hard times, people resort to unhelpful platitudes that offer no comfort, but only make the circumstances worst. Avoid these unsupportive, straight-from-greeting-cards comments: Everything happens for a reason Time heals all wounds It was meant to be It could be worse What's done is done The more things change, the more they stay the same Offering to pray for your friend or telling her to pray, may seem like a harmless gesture. However, if your friend is an atheist or agnostic, she may not be soothed by religious practices. Try to meet your friend where she is and offer your presence and comfort in a way that is comfortable to her.
Summary:
Don't pretend you understand. Keep your advice to yourself. Swallow your empty cliches. Question how spiritual consolation will be received by your friend.