INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A shoe stretcher is a device that’s made to wedge down into a shoe. Typically, they have a knob or a lever that you turn to gradually widen and lengthen the shoe stretcher. Over time, this will help relax and widen the shoe, making them up to a half-size larger.  You can buy a shoe stretcher at most high-end shoe stores. Try this in conjunction with a shoe-stretching spray for the best results. Dampen the shoes with the spray, then insert the shoe stretcher. Repeat this as needed until your shoes reach the size you need. Take a sock and roll it up tightly from the toes all the way to the top, then stick it down into the toe box of the shoe. Continue doing this until you’ve filled both shoes completely with as many socks as you can fit. Then, store the shoes overnight or until you’re ready to wear them again.  While this method might not work as quickly as using heat, alcohol, or ice, it will gently stretch your shoes over time, making it an ideal option for leather, vintage, or otherwise delicate shoes. This may not work as well for shoes with a stiff upper, like dress shoes. Also, shoes that are made from a flexible material, like mesh, might require direct heat or a method that saturates the shoe in order to stretch out the fibers. Dampen a few sheets of newspaper, then ball them up and stuff them into the toe box of the shoe. Continue adding balls of wet newspaper until the shoe is full. As the paper dries, it will expand and harden, stretching out the shoe.  Because this technique will form the shoe as it stretches, be sure to arrange the paper so it preserves the shape of your shoe. Do not saturate the paper, or it could damage the inside of your shoe. Also, avoid using this technique on leather shoes. Fill a plastic bag with oatmeal, rice, or any other grain that will swell up when it gets wet. Add just enough water to cover the grains, then seal the bag and place it into the shoe, working it down into the toe box. Leave the bag in place overnight, then remove it and try your shoes on! As the oats expand, the pressure will help stretch the material of the shoe.

SUMMARY: Use a shoe stretcher to gradually widen leather shoes. Roll up socks and stuff them into the toes of the shoes for a gentle stretch. Place wet newspaper into the shoes for more stretching power. Stretch the shoe with wet oats, grains, or rice for an old-fashioned approach.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Gently poking or wiggling your fingers (move them like you are typing really fast) up and down her sides will probably make her giggle, especially if you catch her off-guard.  Do this for no more than 10 seconds. When you stop tickling her, you can pull her against you for a sweet hug and kiss. This works well if you have just been kissing, since the physical contact won't come out of nowhere. It may also lead to more kissing! Make sure you aren't tickling her too hard. Tickling can be pleasurable, but only when you use a light touch. Too much pressure and it can become painful. Gently brushing the slope of her neck with your lips or breathing into her ear is a very intimate way to tickle her. It may even cause her to squeal! Tickling can be tricky, because she will be laughing when she asks you to stop, and you may think she doesn't really mean it. But the laughter is involuntary, and she might be in pain, getting mad, or feel very uncomfortable and want you to stop.  Only tickling her for a few seconds at a time is a good way to avoid an awkward situation. If she really doesn't like it, you will have only tickled her briefly. If she tells you she really didn't like being tickled, then you know not to do it again.
Summary: Sneak up from behind and surprise her by tickling her sides. Tickle under her arms and around her tummy when you are sitting together on the couch. Use your lips to tickle her neck or ear. Stop if she starts yelling, is having trouble breathing, or if she asks you multiple times.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you want a handkerchief that you can use to blow your nose and wipe your face, cotton is the way to go. You can choose from many different types of print or solid cotton fabric to create your handkerchief. Cotton is also the most inexpensive option.  Try choosing cotton fabric in seasonal or holiday prints to make festive handkerchiefs to use throughout the year, such as 4 leaf clover fabric for St. Patrick’s day, leaf print fabric for fall, or red and green fabric for Christmas. Pick cotton fabrics that will coordinate with your clothing, such as pink fabric to match a pink dress, or yellow fabric to complement a purple suit. Decorative handkerchiefs are often made from lightweight and/or delicate fabrics. If you want to create a handkerchief that will look good as an accessory or as a decorative piece, then look into lightweight and sheer fabrics, such as:  Silk Chiffon Light muslin Satin

SUMMARY:
Choose cotton for a functional handkerchief. Opt for a specialty fabric for a delicate design.