INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While the opportunities are endless, don't leave the decision till the last minute. Are you thinking of dyeing it? If so, do this well in advance, ditto for a new cut. Some classic hairstyles are updos (they make the outfit look very classy and sophisticated) or long loose curls (they make you look fun and cute). A side bun makes for a quirky change.

SUMMARY: Sort out the perfect hairstyle to match the prom dress.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Grease a 9 by 13-inch (22.86 by 33.02-centimeter) casserole dish using cooking spray, oil, or butter. Set the dish aside when you are done. Heat some oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the peppers and onion and half of the chili and cumin. Stir to combine with a wooden spoon, then cook until the peppers and onion turn golden-brown. Transfer them to a bowl.  Use enough oil to coat the vegetables, but not so much that it pools. About 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) will be enough.  A mild-tasting oil, such as canola or vegetable, will work the best. You can also use a more flavorful one, however, such as avocado or coconut. Add another 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) of oil to the skillet and let it get hot. Add the corn and the rest of the chili and cumin. Stir the corn, then cook it until it turns a golden-brown color. Scrape the corn into the bowl with the peppers and onion. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt to the peppers, onions, and corn. Toss them together to coat, then set the bowl aside. Pour about a third of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of your prepared casserole dish. Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to spread it around; it doesn't have to be perfect. Save the rest of the sauce for the rest of the casserole. Spread half of the tortilla strips across the bottom of the casserole dish. Spread all of the beans on top in an even layer, then add half of the roasted vegetables, sauce, and cheese.  Save the rest of the veggies, sauce, and cheese for the next layer. If the beans are difficult to spread, you can mix some water into them. You need just enough to thin them out. About 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) will be plenty. Gently lay the rest of the tortilla strips on top of the cheese layer. Add the rest of the roasted veggies, sauce, and cheese on top. Make sure that you spread the ingredients evenly in each layer. It's ready when the cheese melts and the sauce starts to bubble. Just about anything that you'd put on a taco, burrito, or nacho bowl will work here. Cilantro, guacamole, or sour cream are all delicious options.

SUMMARY: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Roast the peppers and the onion in a skillet over high heat. Roast the corn in the same skillet. Season the vegetables. Spread some of the sauce across the bottom of the dish. Begin layering the casserole. Repeat your layers. Cover the casserole with foil, then back it for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish the casserole before serving it.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pour a few drops of vanilla extract into about half a cup (118 mL) of water. You can add a few more drops of the vanilla extract if you don’t smell it in the water. With the mixture on your hands, begin to rub your hands together. Continue for 30 seconds to one minute. You can stop rubbing when you no longer smell gasoline on your hands. Once the smell has been removed, wash your hands with soap and water. You don’t have to scrub them very hard since the smell of vanilla extract is usually pleasant. Dry your hands with a towel when you’re finished washing them.

SUMMARY: Mix vanilla extract and water. Pour the mixture over your hands. Wash your hands with soap and water.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you’re cleaning blinds in the kitchen, or if you have pets in the house, your blinds may need more than a simple dusting to get clean. Turn the stem to close the blinds. Get the slats flat and straighten them out to expose as much dust and dirt as you can. You might choose to remove the blinds from their setting before cleaning them by hand, but in most cases this won’t be necessary. Run a feather duster, dry towel or vacuum with a brush attachment over the slats of the blinds lightly. Remove whatever dust has collected on the surface. Any stuck-on dirt and grime that is left behind will need to be cleaned by hand. White plastic or vinyl blinds are especially bad about showing dirt and discoloration. Combine a small amount of mild dish soap with warm water. Take a microfiber towel or coarse washcloth and soak it in the soapy water solution. Wring out the excess water. The towel should be just slightly damp to help dust stick to it without wetting the blinds.  Avoid using abrasive cleaners on blinds, even the synthetic types. Harsh chemicals can eat through the finish of the slats. Wooden blinds, especially, should not get too wet. Standing water can soak into the wood and cause it to warp and discolor. With one hand, take hold of the outer edge of the top blind slat. Pinch the slat damp towel and drag your hand from one end to the other, cleaning the entire length. Repeat this process with each individual slat, moving from top to bottom, left to right. Go over particularly dirty spots as many times as needed.  Stop and rinse the towel after every few slats to wash away the dust and grime that has built up on it. You may be surprised how much dirt you’ll pick up cleaning this way! Grip the blind slats lightly to keep from bending them out of shape.

SUMMARY:
Close the blinds so that the slats are facing down. Remove as much dust from the blinds as you can. Wet a towel with soap and water. Wipe down the blinds from end to end.