INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After 2 or 3 weeks, your intense physical cravings will subside. However, you'll still have to deal with other types of cravings, such as nicotine triggers and rationalizing thoughts. Continue using the methods that got you through the initial hump, and ditch the ones that didn't help. If necessary, talk about your struggles with family members, call your therapist, or visit the support group. Set quitting milestones like 2 weeks tobacco-free, 3 months tobacco-free, and 1 year tobacco-free. When those days come, celebrate each of them by using the money you saved on chewing tobacco to buy yourself a reward, go out to dinner, or take a trip. Quitting tobacco is hard work, and your accomplishments are worth celebrating! Slipping, or giving into the impulse to chew, is a common occurrence for former tobacco users. If you slip, assess why it happened and face down the trigger or rationalizing thought that’s at fault. Slipping doesn’t mean you failed, but it’s important to make sure that the slip doesn't turn into a relapse.  Take slips seriously. Call your family, therapist, or support group to talk through what happened. Write down your thoughts and remind yourself why quitting tobacco is important. If you relapse, go back to the beginning. Think about what worked and what didn't, and try again. With a strong purpose and a solid plan, eventually you'll be able to kick this habit for good.

SUMMARY: Keep up the habits that helped you quit. Celebrate your personal victories. Don't let a slip turn into a relapse.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Is this card for a child or an adult? How long have you known the recipient? Do you want to make a silly card or a sophisticated one? Take a moment to think about this person, what they like, and what you enjoy about being their friend. Set up a workstation with all your tools and supplies. For a simple handmade birthday card, you'll need:  Construction paper, cardstock, or any paper you have. Coloring utensils such as markers, crayons, and coloured pencils. Glue (optional) Stickers (optional) Glitter (optional) Ribbon (optional) Pom-poms (optional) Other add-ons (optional) The paper possibilities are virtually endless. You can use any paper you have around the house or use colored paper. Pick whatever kind of paper is easiest and most fun. Here are some options to consider:  Printer paper is easy to work with and you might have some on hand. Cardstock or construction paper is heavier and will feel more like a store-bought card. Scrapbook paper might include patterns or borders to start you off with more than just a blank slate. You can create a traditional folded card, or a flat postcard style card. You can even fold your card in half and then half again. Here are a few things to think about:  If you are using printer paper, you will probably want to make a folded card. Printer paper is thin and flimsy, so folding it will make it a bit sturdier. If you are using cardstock or construction paper you can easily fold it or cut it into a flat postcard style birthday card. Take a ruler and measure out a card between 3 1/2 and 4 1/4 inches high and between 5 and 6 inches long. This is the size of a standard postcard.  You can get creative with the dimensions of your card and make the edges curvy. If you want to make a postcard style birthday card and have thin scrapbook paper, you can glue it to a piece of cardstock to make it stronger. " Once you have selected your paper and your card format, it's time to get started on creating your simple birthday card. You can use a thick marker or a combination of different colors to write, "Happy Birthday!" on the front of your card. If you prefer not to hand write it, you can also print the words using a word processor and cut them out for your card, or use the printed piece of paper as your template. You can make the words big and center them on the front of your card, or write them small based on your preference. There is no wrong way to do it, but since it is a birthday card, it should say, "Happy Birthday" somewhere! Think about your relationship with this person and some of the fun memories you share. You can write an inside joke or congratulate them on accomplishments they have made in the last year.  Use this space to tell them something light and fun that you would like them to know. Wish them the best for next year too!

SUMMARY: Think about who the card is for. Gather your materials. Choose your paper. Decide on a format. Create your postcard style template (optional). Write "Happy Birthday! Include a personal message on the inside or back of your card.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Find materials on and around you that will make the wet spot less visible. Don't be afraid to get a little creative.  Use a sweater to wrap around your waist, or place a purse/bag/hat in the right area. Use your body. Change up your posture or fold/place your hands over the most visible areas. If there are other liquids around (juice, soda, etc.) spill them on top of the wet spot. This will cover up any smell or stain, if any, and provide a credible excuse. Only use this method if you are aware it will wash out of your clothing, or if you do not care about staining your clothing. Wet the entirety of your bottoms, weather permitting, to even out the color. This may be a tad uncomfortable, but it will be less obvious that you have wet yourself. The truth is never a bad option, especially if it’s obvious what has happened. Otherwise keep your excuse simple and believable.  Don’t ramble. The more explanation you provide, the more questionable it will seem. Use excuses like, you sat in something or spilled, and find a bathroom if you haven’t already. Draw attention to something that is away from you and make your escape. Ask the people around you what you think is happening across the room, or make an outlandish statement that will require them to look away before they answer.  What kind of food are they serving? Why are Anna and Ben hugging? I thought they got a divorce. Look, Jennifer Lopez's new music video is on! That guy really doesn't know how to play basketball.

SUMMARY: Use what you have. Make a credible excuse. Create a distraction.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can create a brand new Xbox LIVE account from here. This option is in the top-right corner of the page. It's below the "Password" field in the center of the page. If you have a Microsoft Account but not an Xbox Live account, you can sign in with your Microsoft Account and it will create an Xbox Live profile using your Microsoft Account information and take you directly to the User Agreement page. It must be an email address that hasn't been taken yet; if your selected email address already exists, you'll be prompted to try again.  It's at the bottom of the page. This will take you to a page with a code entry field. To do so, you'll open the email address you just entered and look for an email from Microsoft. Open the Microsoft email, find the seven-digit code in the email's body, and enter the code in the provided field on the Xbox LIVE website.  If you're creating a brand new email address for Xbox LIVE, you won't have to verify your email address. Doing so will submit your code, which will verify your email address. This will include the following information:  Your first and last name Your date of birth Your current region It's below the "Region" field on this page. This button is at the bottom of the page; clicking it will create your Xbox LIVE account. You'll be able to use this profile to sign into Xbox LIVE on any Xbox 360 or Xbox One console. If you'd like to change anything about your profile (e.g., your profile picture or your username), click Customize profile below your Microsoft-assigned username.

SUMMARY:
Go to the Xbox LIVE website. Click Sign in. Click the Create one link. Type in an email address. Type in a password. Click Next. Verify your email account. Click Submit. Enter your personal information. Click Next. Click I Accept.