Goal and options: To keep your lawn watered without having to stand outside and do it yourself,
output answer: purchase and activate an automatic watering system that connects to a water hose.

Goal and options: What should be used to flatten the cookie balls before baking?
output answer: The bottom of a glass is the perfect size to flatten the cookie balls.

Goal and options: How can you find out what someone really wants for their gift?
output answer:
Tell them you already got their gift, then they'll try to guess, when they guess make note of what they say (You'll get great ideas).