INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a tape measure to measure the distance around the stomach, right around the belly button.  Hold the tape measure parallel to the floor all the way around. Place the tape measure around the area at which you expect to tutu to be worn. Measure a band of 2-in (5-cm) elastic to match the distance around your stomach. Instead of black elastic, you could also use blue, green, silver, or gold. Choose elastic that is nice enough to wear without being covered by additional fabric. Use 2 to 3 yards (1.8 to 2.7 m) of 6-in (15-cm) tulle. Half the tulle should be green and the other half should be blue.  If desired, you can also add in some black tulle. Cut the tulle into strips that are twice as long as the distance between your intended waistband and knees. Knot the tulle in a double layer over the elastic band. Cover the band completely.  Alternate between green and blue tulle strips, weaving the occasional black strip in if desired. Fold each tulle strip in half and place it beneath the elastic band. Hold the fold just above the band and stuff the ends and the rest of the tulle into the loop made by the fold, crossing over the elastic band and pulling the entire length of tulle through the loop. This should secure the tulle strip onto the band. Use a needle and thread to hand stitch the ends of the elastic band together, forming a continuous circle. Use your fingers to gently "fluff" and position the tulle so that the tutu looks full.

SUMMARY: Measure around the wearer's stomach. Cut a band of black elastic. Cut out strips of tulle. Attach the tulle to the elastic. Stitch the elastic together.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The point of adding color to your poster is to make it visually appealing; it should draw and audience. Too much color is confusing. One or two accent colors that are eye-catching and emphasize your subject is all you need. If your poster is themed use a matching color. For instance, if you’re doing a presentation about breast cancer, be sure to use the correct pink. The audience will see this and be drawn to it because it’s familiar. Use a poster that has a light colored background and a dark colored text. This not only saves a tremendous amount of ink, but makes it easier for your audience to read.
Summary: Make it visually appealing. Understand the message and audience. Use dark colored font.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Organize your obligations into “Do,” “Don’t Do,” and “Delegate.”  Instead of trying to do it all, figure out which household tasks need to be done (your “Do” list), and which can wait (your “Don’t Do” list).  If there are things you could get your partner, your kids, or a hired hand to do – washing the dishes, walking the dog, and so on – separate them into your “Delegate” list.  This will rebalance your family’s time in such a way that you all have the ability to spend more time together, instead of you and/or your partner taking on a disproportionate amount of housework. Be realistic and honest when evaluating your time.  Don’t add something to your “Do” list just because you feel guilty. Organize your work tasks, too, so that you can identify which things need doing and which you can delegate to a coworker. You can lose a lot of time that can be spent with your family (or on yourself) by searching for misplaced keys, remote controls, and other essential belongings.  Choose a convenient location for your wallet or purse, your keys, and your glasses.  Get in the habit of placing these essentials – especially the things you seem to lose frequently – in the same place every day. For instance, you might choose to always put your glasses by the bedside, and your keys by the door. Look for ways to save time and use them whenever possible.  For instance, if your dry cleaner offers free pickup, or you can get your pizza delivered instead of picking it up, spring for these convenience services.  This will help you maximize your family time. If you’re enrolled in university, use the campus gym instead of trekking from school to the gym and then home. If you’re the type of person who rises to a challenge, you might benefit from trying to make and meet unique family-related goals.  Set a minimum amount of time to spend with your family each week – for instance, 15 hours.  Or you could try a qualitative goal like making your child smile at dinner. Change your family-time goals regularly to keep the contest fresh. Instead of checking email, working on projects, and texting friends or coworkers when you’re home, turn your phone off and shut down your computer.  This way, your family will get your undivided attention.  After your kids and partner are asleep, you can log back on.  This is especially important during family outings and meals. You can also use your computer and phone early in the morning, when your kids and partner are asleep. Some people get discouraged because they think, “I could never maximize my family time in the way that my neighbor did.”  This is defeatist thinking and will not help you maximize your family time.  Instead, organize your time as well a possible without passing judgment on yourself. Remember, nobody can spend all their time with their family.

SUMMARY:
Prioritize your time. Organize your things. Take advantage of all your resources. Adopt family-time goals. Unplug when you’re at home. Don’t compare yourself to others.