INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll need three terracotta flower pots and a clay saucer. They should be the following sizes: 12 inch (30.48 cm), 14 inch (35.56 cm), and 16 inch (40.64 cm). In addition, purchase a clay saucer with a diameter of 20 inches (50.8 cm).  Purchase constructional adhesive as well. You will need it to glue the saucer on top of the terracotta pots.  Purchase polyurethane sealer and paint, if you choose to decorate your birdbath. Polyurethane sealer can give your birdbath a nice shine and help protect it from the elements. With paint, you can give your birdbath a beautiful design of your own making. Use cardboard to sand away rough edges on the outside of the pot. Rub jagged edges until they are smooth. Do this to give the surface a protective shine. Stir the polyurethane and then apply it to a paint brush. Run the brush over the pot to apply a light coat of sealer, with no clumps or dripping sealant. Allow it to dry in the sun and then sand off any imperfections in the coat. This step Is not absolutely necessary, but will add to the visual appeal and longevity of the bath. You can paint the pots with original designs to make the bath look more appealing. While the pots are stacked, draw a line where the pots meet with a pencil, so you know what will be visible and what won’t. Apply polyurethane sealant afterward to protect your paint job. Once you draw the line, you will know what isn’t visible and can save yourself the time of painting areas that will be covered up. You can paint the pots different colors or the same. With the lines, you will know where they meet, so you can even paint designs that cross over from one pot to the other. The bath will hold up longer if it is not placed directly on the dirt. A wooden patio or level piece of stone is ideal. Place the largest pot on the bottom, with the opening on the ground. Place the other pots on top of it, largest to smallest. Apply construction adhesive to the area where the saucer would rest on top of the smallest pot. Allow it to dry for 24 hours and then check if is secure. You do not need to glue the pots together. They should be secure without applying glue. If you don’t glue them together, you can deconstruct and move the birdbath easier. Once the lid is secure, fill it with water to bring the birds over. Consider placing one or two small rocks in the saucer so that the birds have a sense for the depth of the water. This will make them more likely to make use of their new amenity.

SUMMARY: Purchase the necessary materials. Sand the pots and saucer. Apply a coat of polyurethane sealer. Paint the pots. Find a level, dry spot to place your birdbath. Stack the pots upside down. Glue the saucer to the pot. Fill the saucer with water.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Mango, papaya, avocado, tomatoes, kiwi, and apricots are all fruits that provide you with a great dose of vitamin E. Cut up some fresh juicy tomatoes and a half or whole avocado to add to crackers, a salad, or to eat by themselves. Avocado is also wonderful for your skin, in addition to being a source of vitamin B, K, and C. Tomatoes will provide your body with vitamins E, A, C, as well as fiber and lycopene (which is thought to prevent cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer).  You can eat mango and papaya sliced up in a bowl, or in a delicious smoothie, blended with ice, kale, and any other fruits you enjoy.  Dried apricots are also a great snack for on the go. Nuts and seeds are the perfect snack, as they are healthy, filling, and packed with vitamin E! Try packing one serving of sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, pecans, or pistachios before you head out the door.  Sunflower seeds specifically are known as one of the best sources of vitamin E.  For your overall health, remember that nuts and seeds that are salted, cooked in oil, or covered in chocolate will be less healthy than raw ones. Keep in mind that nuts are high in calories. Be mindful of your portion size. You should limit your nut intake to about 4 servings of unsalted nuts per week. A serving size is usually 1.5 ounces, or a small handful. To get more specific serving size information, check the back of your package of nuts. Both of these delicious spreads (as well as raw peanuts and almonds) are shown to be high in vitamin E. Try them on toast, in sandwiches, on apples, or just on a spoon! Many cereals are fortified with vitamin E. Check the back of your cereal box to see if vitamin E is listed. It may also be written as dl-alpha-tocopherol, which indicates synthetic vitamin E.

SUMMARY:
Snack on fruits throughout the day. Go for nuts and seeds. Eat peanut butter and almond butter. Munch on fortified cereals.