Problem: Article: If you're cutting roses from your own rosebush to display indoors, cut them as early as possible in the morning, before it gets hot outside. Cutting them while it's still cool will keep them from wilting just after cutting. Immediately after cutting the roses, put the stems in a clean bucket of fresh water.  The night before cutting your roses, water the rosebush. Well-hydrated roses will stay fresher longer than roses cut from a bush that hasn't been recently watered.  Cut the stems at a 45 degree angle using a clean pair of hand pruners. If you're not cutting your own roses, try to buy them from a well-reputed florist, preferably one with whom you have a relationship. That way you'll be able to get your hands on roses that were very recently cut, rather than roses that may have been sitting there for a week.  Ask the florist which flowers arrived that very morning, and try to select the very freshest roses possible. Choose roses from the refrigeration unit, since roses that are kept cool last longer than those that have been sitting out at room temperature. This is a sure way to tell whether roses are still fresh. When you're examining roses before making your purchase, gently squeeze them at their base, where the petals come together at the stem. If it feels loose and squishy, the roses are old, and you should avoid them. If it feels firm and taut, the roses are fresh.
Summary: Cut your own roses early in the morning. Buy cut roses from a florist you trust. Squeeze the roses where the petals meet the stem.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before starting the reading, take a short resting period. Sit in a comfortable chair that supports your back. Place your feet flat on the floor. It's best to take a reading on bare skin. Pull up long sleeves. Take off jackets or sweaters if you can't move the sleeve up enough to take a reading. Wrap the cuff around your wrist, attaching it to itself with the velcro. You should only be able to get a single finger underneath the cuff. The display needs to be on your inner arm, as your pulse is strongest there. The monitor has a sensor behind the display that takes the reading by recording your pulse. For an accurate reading, place your arm on a pillow or arm rest that elevates your arm. It should be even with your heart for the best reading. Your palm should be facing up.

SUMMARY: Sit still for 5 minutes in a comfortable position. Move any fabric away from your wrist. Put the cuff on snugly with the display in the inside of your wrist. Rest your arm and wrist at heart level.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you intend to breastfeed, use birth control that doesn’t contain the hormone estrogen. Condoms can be used as soon as you start having intercourse again. If you are having problems with vaginal dryness (which is normal due to your changing hormones), use a lubricated condom or extra lubricant.  Female condoms can also be used when you’re ready to be sexually active again. If you used a diaphragm in the past, you know that they are fitted specifically to your body. Now that your body has changed and the size of your cervix has changed, you need a new diaphragm. You can get refitted at your first postpartum checkup. You should still be refitted even if you delivered by Caesarean section (C-section). Like a diaphragm, a cervical cap has to be refitted to your cervix. Cervical caps aren’t as effective at preventing pregnancy after birth as condoms or diaphragms – they have about a 60% success rate. Consider using a backup method if you choose to use a cervical cap. An IUD, or intrauterine device, can be an especially good birth control method after you have a baby. IUDs have to be inserted into your uterus and removed by a doctor. It’s a quick procedure that can be done any time after delivery. You can choose an IUD that also releases hormones, or one that is “barrier only” (hormone-free).  Hormone-releasing IUDs have to be changed every year. Non-hormone IUDs can stay in place for up to a decade, but may cause heavier menstrual bleeding and cramping.
Summary: Use condoms. Get a new diaphragm. Be refitted for a cervical cap. Choose an IUD.

Plug your Christmas lights into an outlet. Ensure that you don't have any burnt-out bulbs.
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One-sentence summary -- Test your Christmas lights before you hang them on your tree.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can show your significant other that they’re on your mind by sending them texts throughout the day, not just when you have a specific question or something to say. Check in every couple of hours to say hi, tell them something funny about your day, or just say you miss them. Send something casual, like:  “Ugh, this day… how’s your Tuesday going haha” “Hey guess what, I love you :)” “Was just thinking about you, miss you so much <3” Share the things that happen to you in enough detail that your partner really feels like they’re there with you. This will help them feel like they’re a part of your life, lessening the distance between you. For example, you could say, “This dinner took forever haha. The client ordered like 3 appetizers and they were all so fancy when all I wanted was french fries lol. She was nice and I think we’ve got the sale, but I was so ready to leave by the end.” When you hear or see something that reminds you of your partner, tell them about it! It’ll make them feel good to know that you’re thinking about them and being reminded of them throughout the day. You could say, for example, “I just passed someone walking their dog and it looked EXACTLY like Buddy,” or, “Just ordered your favorite: plain eggs and bacon for dinner haha.” Send your significant other funny pictures and videos you see online, selfies, and even pictures from your day to day life. You can do this over text or Snapchat, and even start a streak with them by sending pictures multiple days in a row. Your partner already knows you care about them, but it never hurts to remind them every once in a while, especially when they’re not expecting it. Try to think of a different reason every few days and send it to them without preamble, just to make them feel good. Texting is great for keeping in touch throughout the day, but don’t make it your primary means of communication. Save a couple of interesting things to talk about over the phone or on video chat, like longer stories or big events. You want to make sure you have lots to go over when you talk later. You could pique their interest by promising to tell them about something later. Say, “The most hilarious thing just happened lol, remind me to tell you about it later!”
Summary:
Text them randomly throughout the day. Go into detail when talking about your day to make your partner feel like they’re there. Text them about things that remind you of them. Send them pictures and videos to make them smile. Tell them you love them in different, specific ways. Save a couple things to tell them on the phone or in-person.