Article: Most of us have learned from an early age that saying yes is easier and gets favor and approval from family. This taps into a deep need to please our parents that is tied with love and fears of abandonment. Or we may fear alienating and losing our spouses or significant others. With friends, saying no can cause misunderstandings or risk hurt feelings. Then there's the worry that saying no at work could make you look bad or keep you from a promotion. Saying yes is great in theory, but often causes problems if we say yes to more than we can manage. Learning to say no nicely is a pathway to establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. If you take pride in caring and doing things for others, saying no often feels uncomfortable. You may find that you say yes too often and end up anxious or stressed because you took on too much. Saying no reinforces healthy boundaries, which lets you effectively care for others while you take care of yourself. The experts agree that taking your time before saying no is crucial. If you're considering how to turn down an invitation or request, remember that you don't have to answer right away. Buy yourself some time to avoid nagging on the subject or hurt feelings. Don't take too much time, since it's not fair to make the other person wait too long. Avoid saying yes immediately and changing your mind later. This will hurt or ruin your credibility. For example, say your mom asks you in February, "Are you coming to town for the holidays this year?" Respond with something like, "Well, we haven't even thought about it yet. We’re not sure if we can get the time off work. Let’s talk about it again in September, okay?” If someone asks you to do something that's against your values, it may be best to say no in a way that avoids direct confrontation. Ask for time, then tell the person you want to give it some thought. Carefully consider your own values before saying yes to something you do not feel comfortable doing. For example, imagine a friend asks you to write a letter of reference for her family member. You can say something like, “I don’t really know your family member very well and wouldn’t feel comfortable writing as if I do.” Don't say yes, but understand that you can turn something or someone down without saying actually saying no. Instead, be clear about your concerns and why you're refusing. For example, if your boss asks you to take on another project, don't simply say that you can't fit it into your current workload. Instead, say something like, "I'm working on x project due next week and y project that we're presenting next month. How much time can you give me to complete this project?" Sometimes it is tempting to tell a white lie or make up an elaborate story before saying no. But doing this risks your credibility if you are found out, and this can threaten relationships, whether personal or business. In the end, being honest is being nice. For example, if you're refusing an invitation, you could say, "That sounds like a great (opportunity/event/project) for someone else, but it doesn't suit me. I hope you (have fun / find someone else)." You may find it hard to repeatedly say no if someone keeps pestering you to do something. They might be used to you always saying yes and are just testing your limits. Hold your ground and continue to firmly say no. You may start out by refusing and giving an explanation like, "I know you really want to meet up this weekend, but I've already made plans that I need to keep." If the person continues to pester you, try keeping your responses brief, but firm.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Understand why saying no is difficult. Learn why saying no is important. Give yourself a little time. Stick to your principles. Try not saying no. Be honest. Stay firm.

Problem: Article: Place them in the freezer and freeze the mixture for several hours, until it's completely solid.
Summary: Freeze the popsicles.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The receiver should fit into one of your computer's USB ports, which are the thin, rectangular slots found on the sides of laptops and on the front of desktops' CPUs. Depending on your computer's operating system, you may be prompted to click a pop-up window confirming that you'd like to allow the receiver to use the USB port. To do so, you must first locate the On/Off switch. Its location will vary depending on the keyboard, so look on the bottom, back, and sides of the keyboard.  If your keyboard uses batteries, you'll also need to make sure it has a fresh set before continuing. Many Bluetooth keyboards use built-in, rechargeable batteries instead of AAs or AAAs, so if your keyboard came with a charger, consider charging it for awhile before turning it on. While this button's location will vary depending on the keyboard, you can usually find the "Connect" button somewhere on the sides or the top of the keyboard. If your typing shows up on-screen, your keyboard has successfully been connected.  If the typing doesn't work, try turning your keyboard off and then on again. Your keyboard may have a light that begins blinking when you press the "Connect" button. This light will usually solidify once the keyboard is connected.

SUMMARY: Plug in the keyboard's receiver. Turn on your keyboard. Press your keyboard's "Connect" button. Try opening Word or Notepad and typing.

You'll need a 14", 7", 6", and three 4" terra cotta saucers. You'll also need 6" and 4" flower pots, a fountain pump, 1/2" rubber tubing, silicone sealant, clear spray sealant, a round file, and a drill with a masonry bit. Spray the inside of the 14" saucer with the spray sealant.  Do three coats in total, with dry time between them. Soak the rest of the flower pots and saucers to make them easier to shape and drill. Drill a 1/2" hole for the rubber tubing in the 7" saucer, with a wood block underneath it for support. Then file four notches in the lips of the 6" pot and one of the 4" saucers.  File downward angle large notches in the 7", 6", and one of the 4" saucers. These will be the downspouts. With the pump on the 14" saucer, attach the rubber tube to the pump and then then side it up through the hole at the bottom of the 6" pot (with the pot upside down). Arrange the pot so that the cord for the pump goes through one of the notches on the lip of the pot. Now place the 7" saucer on top, facing up. Trim the extra tube, leave about a 1/2", and then seal the edges around the tube with silicone. Place the 4" flower pot upside down and top it with the 6" saucer, and the 4" saucer with the lip on top of the 4" saucer with no cuts. Arrange the saucers and pots so that the downspouts pour into each other. Finally, place the 4" saucer with the notches upside down so that it covers the hole with the tube.  Water should flow up from the bottom, pour out the 7" saucer, into the 6" saucer, into the 4" saucer, and then back into the 14" saucer so that the process can start again. The notches allow for water flow, so if you're having circulation problems, try making the notches bigger. You may need to stabilize the fountain by gluing these components together, or by lashing them down with twine. Fill your saucers with river stones or other flow-friendly materials, and then add plants or other decorations to your fountain. Enjoy!
++++++++++
One-sentence summary --
Gather your materials. Prepare the base. Drill and file the pots and saucers. Assemble the main fountain. Assemble the rest of the fountain. Add finishing touches.