INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For parties, whether themed or no theme, run of mill decorations like balloons, confetti, streamers, and banners are not uncommon.  Go to stores like Dollar Tree and find these common decorations at a low cost. Go to higher end stores, like Michael's, to find decorations that match with your theme. Make your decorations unique and inject a little personality by going the decor road less traveled or visiting a local thrift store for decor.  Use pink paper lanterns as a unique, luxe alternative to the average balloon, for example. Use mason jars as center pieces and thrift plates and table cloths to make for an elegant setup for your party and/or personalize them to match your party's overall theme. Party favors do not have to be complex in nature. They can be straightforward favors in their simplicity. They can also be sentimental and come with a lot of thought and effort. While you don't have to have party favors, they are a nice way to leave a lasting impression after a great night.  Fill up a small gift bag with different lollipops and candies. Use a small box to box an individual cupcake. Extra points if the cupcake is the same icing and flavor as the main birthday cake! Gift guests with a notebook and a pen that you can personalize by writing their names on the front of. Make friendship bracelets out of multicolored strings to give as party favors. Create a "mixtape" out of blank CDs and your favorite songs from the previous year. This will be a great reminder of you and a memento of what you guys were probably listening to when you were a year younger. Cater to the needs of any food allergies that might have been mentioned in your invite's RSVP. Kids aren't hard to please when it comes to food so try to keep it as simple as possible, bearing in mind that in terms of importance, food is the icing while the birthday party is the actual cake.  Order party food staples like pizza, potato chips or pretzels, and sodas. Make sure to order a cake, as well as ice cream options. Provide healthy alternatives like vegetable or hummus trays. Simple is good, but options are also good. Consider adding gluten-free foods to the menu as well. Keeping your guests entertained should be the host/hostess's main objective. While choosing to host a birthday party outside of your home may make that task a lot easier, hosting a birthday party from home will mean coming up with ideas of how to keep your guests from getting bored:  Consider group games everyone can play like  Heads Up,  Twister,  Would You Rather, karaoke, and board games . A great way to have fun and to provide keepsakes for guests is creating a makeshift photobooth using an empty wall as a backdrop. Incorporate handmade signs and silly props to personalize the photosets.

SUMMARY: Purchase decorations for the party that match your theme. Decide whether or not you want to give guests party favors for their attendance. Decide on a menu for guests. Think of entertainment.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Try not to flirt in a suggestive way. If you don't want someone to try to kiss you, then be very careful about how you interact with them. In general, a person will be more likely to try to kiss you if he/she thinks that you want to be kissed. Perhaps you like this person, but you aren't ready for a kiss. You will need to be clear about your expectations. If the person goes for a kiss, let him/her down gently and explain exactly why you don't want the kiss. A person is much more likely to try to kiss you if you are alone together and having an intimate moment. Invite mutual friends to hang out with you, or make sure that a friend is with you at all times. Spend time with the kisser in public places where he/she will be unlikely to try for a smooch. Talk about something unrelated to kissing – something that will make it very hard for him/her to segue back to the subject of kisses. Suggest an activity that doesn't have much chance of leading to a kiss.  If you are refusing a kiss from a partner, hold his/her hand or rest your head on his/her shoulder. Show your partner that you can enjoy physical contact without kissing. Constantly suck a lollipop when you're with them. It will be in your mouth, so they can't kiss you. " If someone goes in for a kiss, divert them from your lips by tilting your head slightly to the side. Make it clear that you are offering up your cheek instead of your lips. The kisser should get the hint. Say that you have a cold or that you're recovering from a virus. Tell the person that you have a cold sore on your mouth, and that you don't want to kiss anyone in case you transmit the herpes simplex virus. Claim that you have a severe case of halitosis. The problem with this approach is that it is just a delaying tactic. If you don't want to kiss this person at all, or not for a long time coming, then you'll need to say so.

SUMMARY: Watch your signals. Avoid being alone together. Divert the person's attention. Give your date "the cheek. Make an excuse.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Do a little research about your local providers, including looking them up on the web. Check out their reviews, office ratings, and office website. Search for any news items related to the office.  Call to ask them about their services. Ask if they take your health insurance. Tell them that you are having neck issues and want to have your neck realigned. Some suggest looking into an Egoscue practitioner. These professionals use exercises to let gravity realign your neck and back. Once you choose a provider who can offer the service you want, schedule your appointment. You may be able to do this over the phone or online.  Ask if there is any paperwork you need to complete before your visit, and how early you should arrive. Tell the office that you want your neck realigned. You may need to go to a consultation first. The doctor will evaluate you and recommend a treatment plan comprised of multiple visits, as well as self-care you can practice at home. On the day of your appointment, wear a loose-fitting, two-piece outfit that you are comfortable in. You will be lying on a table and possibly shifting around, so keep that in mind. Bring any questions you have for the doctor. You may need more than one appointment in order for your treatment to be effective. Talk to the office about scheduling your remaining appointments before you leave so that you are following a proper treatment schedule. Starting the process but not finishing it could cause more harm than good.  Bring your personal calendar or scheduler. Ask the doctor when they recommend you come back, and then follow their instructions. Mild side effects are normal for a few days after treatment. Call your doctor if they bother you or if they continue more than a few days. Possible side effects include:  Pain in the treatment area. Fatigue. Headache. Your doctor may recommend additional steps to support your alignment procedure, and it's important that you follow their instructions. These steps could include:  Exercise. Stretching. Massage. Weight Loss. Heat or Ice. Foam roller. Trigger point therapy. Electrical stimulation.

SUMMARY:
Research your local providers. Make an appointment. Attend your appointment. Schedule your remaining visits at the end of your first appointment. Expect side effects. Follow the doctor’s instructions.