INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You’ll know your Diaper Genie is ready for a bag refill because the refill film will say “almost empty” and “needs replacing.” Diaper Genie refill cartridges are available for purchase online and in stores.  A three-pack of Diaper Genie cartridges goes for around $15 USD on Amazon. Each pack consists of 270 bags per cartridge. Check eBay or sales in your area to see if you can purchase refills close to home. Hold the Diaper Genie cartridge in one hand and use the other to rip off the plastic seal at the top. Pull the bag out of the top of the cartridge and then pull it through the center of the cartridge. Tie a tight knot at the bottom of the bag.  You'll need to pull about 18 inches (46 cm) of bag to prepare for the next use. If you don't remember to pull out enough bag for next use, don't worry. Just be cognizant that you'll be able to fit fewer diapers in your bag than you're used to. Open the lid of your Diaper Genie and remove the old cartridge. Replace it with the new cartridge and thread the bag through the clamp so the knot hangs at the bottom of the Diaper Genie. Put the lid back on your Diaper Genie; you’ll know the lid has been properly secured when you hear a snap.  The clamp is located in the middle of the top portion of the Diaper Genie and is used to secure the bag in place. After securing the clamp, double check that you've tied off the bag. There's nothing worse than realizing you forgot to close the bag, after the diapers are already in the pail.

SUMMARY: Check the indicator. Remove the plastic seal. Complete the refill.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Going online is the easiest way to purchase your chakra stones. Search for “chakra stone kits” or “chakra stones” on reputable websites, such as Amazon.com or Etsy.com, and scan through the different options that come up. You can also go into a crystal or gemstone shop if you’d prefer to select all of your stones individually. You should start by putting a ruby, black tourmaline, or red jasper stone centered on your groin area. This area is known as the root chakra, which has influence over how grounded you feel and sexually comfortable you are. You can also place this stone at your feet instead of on your groin. Work your way up to the next chakra, which is the sacral chakra. Place an orange stone, such as amber or carnelian, on your pelvis. This chakra is mostly associated with emotional health and creativity. Next, place yellow apatite, citrine, or another similarly colored stone on the solar plexus chakra. This chakra is located just above your belly button and deals heavily with personal power. Morganite and Dioptase are both good stone options for the fourth chakra, which is the heart chakra. This chakra handles your emotions of love and hate. Rest a blue stone, such as larimar or lapis lazuli, at the center of your neck. This is where the throat chakra is located, which tends to be associated with truthful expression. Go with a Charoite or Purpurite stone for the third eye chakra. Place the stone on the center of your forehead close to your eyebrows. This chakra deals with your ability to ‘see’ in the psychic and spiritual sense. Once you’re finished with the stones, they should be taken off of your body in reverse order. Start with the white stone at your crown area and work your way down the body.

SUMMARY: Buy chakra stones online or at a crystal shop. Place a red or black stone on your groin. Put an orange stone on your pelvis. Set a yellow or gold stone just above your navel. Place a green or pink stone over your heart. Put a blue stone on your throat. Set a purple stone on your forehead. Have someone remove the stones in reverse order.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Identifying the groups of keys will help you learn how to play the piano and eventually play whole songs. Remember that:  Black keys in groups of two are C sharp and D sharp (or D flat and E flat). The three white keys around groups of two black keys are C, D, and E. Black keys in groups of three are F sharp, G sharp, and A sharp (or G flat, A flat, and B flat). White keys around groups of three black keys are F, G, A, B, and C. Different keys are associated with different notes and make different sounds. Knowing which keys make which sounds will help you play and compose music.  Touch the white keys. The white keys represent different notes in an octave. Use the black keys. The black keys represent half steps between the notes played by white keys. After you’ve familiarized yourself with your black and white keys, you should begin playing them together. By playing them together, you’ll get a hang of the sounds the online piano creates. You’ll begin to grow more comfortable with the online piano over time.  Experiment with different combinations of notes. Use or create chords with hot keys or macros. Many online pianos have the option to use pre-programmed chords or to design your own with hot keys. Check to see if the application you’ve chosen has this feature. Your goal in learning to play the piano online should be to play a song on your own. Make sure to use all of the information you’ve gathered to slowly learn a song of your choice.  Pick a song that is simple, like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Print off sheet music, if that will help. Use what you learned about the black and white keys and the notes they represent. Spend an hour a day or so practicing it until you’ve got it perfected.

SUMMARY: Identify the groups of keys. Learn about different keys. Play them together. Teach yourself a song.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are someone who is confident in their freehand ability, you can certainly skip this step. However, if you aren’t confident in your freehanding and want to ensure that you get perfect, even letters, you can design them on a computer.  Using Microsoft Word, you can type in your letters and then trace them onto the wood.  Open Microsoft Word, click on the “File” menu, and select “Page Setup.” Select the paper size that matches the size of the wood you’ll be painting, or enter in your own custom size. Type your lettering in the document, however you want it to look on the wood. Because the page is set to the size of the wood, you can design it with the proper measurements in mind. Print your document. You can find pre-cut stencils at your local craft store, and they are perfect for painting letters on wood. You can also order these stencils online if you are looking for a very particular size or font. For best results, you will also need a stencil paintbrush, as well as spray adhesive.  Take your time to line up the stencil onto the wood, exactly as you want your lettering to line up. Use a pencil to mark up the stencil to show where it should lay on the wood. Shake your can of spray adhesive, and then spray a light coat on the stencil. This will allow it to stick to the wood, ensuring that it doesn't shift or smear during the painting process. Once your stencil is stuck to the wood, use your stencil brush to gently dab acrylic paint onto the wood, through the stencil. Allow your paint to dry for a few minutes before peeling the stencil off the wood.

SUMMARY:
Design your lettering. Purchase some letter stencils.