INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It is immensely arduous for people to quit who have had drug dependency for a long period of time. Leaving the drug once and for all suddenly will just make the withdrawal symptoms worse and you might lose hope to continue. It is much easier if you initially decide to slow it down and then ultimately leave it completely. Don't try to go cold turkey! If you have been smoking weed at least twice a day then try limiting yourself to once a day for the next week. This will help the body get used to less serotonin in a much healthier and easy way. Quitting an addiction can be difficult beyond belief so you need to keep reminding yourself that you have made a pledge to become finer for your own sake. Write it on a piece of paper or make a sticky note on your phone saying “I want to quit.” Make sure you can always see it.  There might be times when you would want to break all the chains and light that thing up but then this note will help you to remember the decision that you took for your own benefit. In order to do that, you should get rid of everything that reminds you of marijuana – paraphernalia, posters, music, movies, etc. This is an important step because even if you believe you have solved the problem and are keeping the mentioned above simply as souvenirs, you are more likely to get tempted to start smoking again.  Picture loving cake while knowing that you should never have it again and yet constantly keeping your favorite kind on the counter, where you can always see it. It is an unnecessary trigger that will only torment you. This includes irritability, lack of sleep, decreased appetite, fatigue and maybe even some headaches. Luckily, marijuana withdrawal is not that long of a process – it only takes about 10-15 days, depending on factors such as your age, health status and use duration. However, it gets more challenging afterwards when you have to keep away from weed for the rest of your life. There are many factors that might trigger your use or could make it very difficult to deal with life without smoking. We'll discuss long-term strength shortly.

SUMMARY: Take it slowly. Remember that you want to quit. Remove demotivators from your life. Be prepared for withdrawal effects.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Think about who your parents enjoy being around. You might consider family members, close friends of the family, and even coworkers. Also, think about the size of your house. You don't want to overload the house with too many people. In addition, think about how much money to spend. While you can throw a party on a budget, you do need to think about how many people you can reasonably invite.  If the weather will be nice, consider having the party outside in your backyard or in a common area of your apartment complex. You may be able to invite more people than if you have it inside.  Send out invitations 2 months in advance. If you want it to be a surprise, make sure you emphasize that on your invitation. Include the date, the time, and reason you're celebrating. If you want, you can use the internet to invite people. Just remember to make it a private event so your parents can't see it. You can make a simple invitation on the computer, or you can buy some from a craft store or an online store. Most great parties have great food, but it doesn't need to be extravagant. For instance, you could just have sparkling grape juice or champagne and cake. Alternatively, you could throw a potluck. You could make something like pulled pork sandwiches, and then ask guests to bring a dish. Most people are more than happy to help. You could also cook one of your parents' favorite dishes. In fact, you can ask guests to bring a dish instead of bringing a gift! No party is complete without some music, so make up a playlist of music your parents enjoy. Play it over speakers for the party. However, don't make the music too loud, as you want your guests to be able to hear each other! Each anniversary year has a traditional "gift" that matches the year. You can incorporate that into your decorations, as the traditional "gift" is a material, such as cotton or steel.  For instance, year 10 is tin/aluminum. Other traditional gifts include silver for 25, pearl for 30, coral for 35, ruby for 40, sapphire for 45, and gold for 50 years. So for the 10th anniversary, tin/aluminum, you could include silvery aluminum decorations. Otherwise, consider things like blowing up pictures to place around, getting fresh flowers, hanging balloons and streamers, and/or hanging up a banner. If you want to liven things up, consider planning a game for the party. A game will help create a sense of togetherness at the party, and you can use the game to celebrate your parents.  For instance, you could set up a trivia game with questions about the year your parents got married. You could also make a little trivia game about your parents. Write 10 to 20 fun questions about your parents, and print them out on sheets of paper. Have pens around so guests can fill them out. Award prizes for the most correct answers, as well as the funniest. You are celebrating your parents, so why not use the party to help create something special for them? That way, your parents have something to remember the occasion.  For instance, you could have a guest book where people write notes to your parents. You could also create a thumbprint tree, where guests leave a thumbprint on a canvas to create the leaves of the tree. Have them sign their thumbprint once it dries. Another option is using an instant printing camera to take photos, and then have guests write a little note to go with the photos.

SUMMARY: Decide who you want to invite. Plan the food. Pick music your parents will love. Decorate the house according to a theme. Add a game. Use the event to create a memento.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are numerous reasons why taking medical levels of cinnamon might not be a good idea for you. You should always speak to your doctor first for advice. You should also ask if there is a potential negative reaction to any other medications, both prescription and herbal, that you are taking. Although some evidence suggests that cinnamon can help to regulate blood sugar levels for those with type two diabetes, it should never be used as a replacement for insulin. Given that there is uncertainty about the regular use of cinnamon as a health supplement, there are certain instances when it is not recommended to be used in this way. It should not be taken as a supplement by children or pregnant women. Women who are breastfeeding should also avoid it.[[Image:Get the Health [Benefits] of Cinnamon Step 13.jpg|center]] You should not eat a lot of cinnamon if you take a blood thinner. Cinnamon contains small amounts of coumarin, which can cause blood-thinning in large amounts. The coumarin content is higher in Cassia Cinnamon than Ceylon Cinnamon. Too much cinnamon can also cause liver problems. Seal cinnamon in a tightly sealed glass container and store in a cool, dark, dry place. Ground cinnamon can be kept fresh for up to six months. Cinnamon sticks may stay fresh for up to one year. You can extend cinnamon’s shelf life by storing the spice in the refrigerator in a well-sealed container.  Smell the cinnamon to check for freshness. Make sure it has a sweet smell — a true indicator that it is fresh. Choose organically grown cinnamon to ensure that it has not been irradiated. Irradiating cinnamon may lead to a decrease in its vitamin C and carotenoid content.

SUMMARY: Speak to your doctor first. Know who should not take medical levels of cinnamon. Avoid too much cinnamon if you take a blood thinner. Store it well and keep it fresh.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It almost goes without saying that blooming marshmallows are meant for use in one particular drink.  Of course, if you want to try it in another hot drink, the world is your oyster. One particular interesting option would be making the base with caramel flavored chocolate chips, adding allspice to your flower bud, and serving this alternative blooming marshmallow in hot apple cider.  Never to be forgotten, coffee is always a good call for sweet and seasonal garnishing. Always add the marshmallow buds carefully, with the chocolate base down.

SUMMARY:
Serve it with hot cocoa or coffee.