In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Minimize the need for stretching or breaking in by getting patent leather shoes that are already a good fit for you. Since patent leather is stiff and unforgiving, you're not going to be able to change the fit very much – maybe a quarter of a shoe size, at most. Have yourself fitted for shoes in the store, and try on a few pairs before you buy. Look out for the following when you try on patent leather shoes:  Make sure that your toes do not feel squeezed or crushed. Pick a shoe that is comfortable in the heel. The back of the shoe should not rub your heel or slip off when you walk. Make note of how the shoe feels around the ball of your foot. This is the widest part of your foot, so look for a shoe that allows the ball of your foot to sit comfortably. Test out the shoes with the kind of socks you would normally wear with those shoes. Make sure they fit comfortably with your usual socks. You may be tempted to immediately take your new shoes for a night out on the town, but this is a recipe for aching feet. Buy your patent leather shoes in advance of when you plan to wear them, and spend a few days wearing them for short periods at home or at work. Start by wearing them for 10 minutes at a time, and then increase your wear time by another 10 minutes. Keep doing this over several days until you are comfortable wearing (and walking around in) the shoes for a full hour.  The total break-in time will depend on a lot of factors, including what kind of material the sole is made of and how well the shoes fit to begin with. Your shoes may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to feel comfortable. Shoes with leather soles take longer to break in than shoes with rubber soles. The first time you wear your shoes out, try to keep your wear time to no more than 2-3 hours. Thick socks can both stretch the shoes and protect your feet from pinching and blisters as your shoes adjust to your feet (and vice versa). Spend a couple of hours every day wearing your shoes around the house with thick socks. Eventually, the shoes should expand a little and feel more comfortable with regular socks or stockings on. While you and your shoes are adjusting to each other, you can minimize your discomfort by putting protective coverings on sensitive spots, such as your heels and any corns or bunions. Check your pharmacy or shoe store for products that fit your needs, such as:  Blister cushions Bunion pads Adhesive bandages Surgical tape A lot of shoe-related discomfort is caused by shoes rubbing on your feet. Minimize blisters and friction-related pain by rubbing a little lotion, petroleum jelly, or antiperspirant on your feet before slipping on your shoes. Focus on the spots that tend to get the most irritated. If your feet start to hurt or develop blisters, give them some time to heal before you wear the shoes again. Consider bringing a comfortable pair of shoes to change into if you have to wear your patent leather shoes for a long stretch of time during the break-in period. It's also a good idea to keep adhesive bandages and blister cushions on you, in case you end up stuck without a change of shoes. Any time you're not wearing your shoes, put them on a shoe tree. A shoe tree is a foot-shaped device, much like a shoe stretcher. The shoe tree will help maintain your shoe's shape when it is not in use, which is very helpful during the break-in period.  Shoe trees are variable in price and design, but tend to cost anywhere from $10 USD to $35 USD. Some shoe trees also function as shoe stretchers.
Summary: Buy shoes that fit well. Increase the wear time gradually, by 10-minute increments. Wear your shoes with thick socks 1-2 hours a day for a few days. Pad the problem areas to prevent blisters and pain. Hydrate your feet to reduce friction. Give your feet a break if they start to hurt. Store your shoes on a shoe tree to help them keep their shape.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Spelt flour is available in two varieties: white and whole. White spelt flour has the bran and germ removed so it will provide a lighter texture in baked goods. As a result, it’s the best substitute for all-purpose flour in your favorite recipes. You can usually find white spelt flour at natural food stores and the organic section of traditional grocery stores. Spelt flour is more water soluble than all-purpose flour. That means you don’t need to mix as much liquid into your recipes if you’re substituting spelt. Reducing the amount of liquid ingredients in the recipe by ¼ usually provides the best results. If you’re making a recipe with a liquid that’s hard to reduce, you can increase the amount of flour than you use instead. For example, if you need to add whole eggs, increase the spelt flour by 10 to 15% instead of reducing the amount of the eggs. The gluten in spelt flour is different than the gluten in all-purpose flour, so it’s important to handle the dough or batter you make with it accordingly. All-purpose flour can be kneaded or mixed for a long time, but if you overmix spelt batters or doughs, you can wind up with crumbly baked goods. Knead or mix until the dough or batter is just combined.
Summary: Use white spelt flour instead of all-purpose flour. Reduce liquids by ¼. Mix the dough or batter lightly.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Acknowledge to yourself that you are angry. You should do this alone before you try to confront your mom about your feelings. This will help you begin to see things more rationally. If your mom has noticed that you seem upset, but you don’t feel ready to talk yet, tell her that. Explain that you are angry about something that happened, but you need a bit of time to go over it in your head, and that you would like a bit of space until you are ready to talk. Understand that your mom may become very worried when you say this, especially if you she doesn’t realize that she has made you mad. Try to reassure her that everything will be fine, and that you only need a bit of space. What exactly did your mom do or say that made you feel angry? Taking the time to reflect on what she did to anger you will help you to explain to her what happened that upset you. Remember that anger is a secondary emotion. This means that when we feel anger, we are likely protecting ourselves from a more vulnerable, primary emotion such as fear, sadness, or anxiety. Think about how what your mom said or did really made you feel? Did it make you fear that you will always have to work very hard for her approval? That is actually fear that you were feeling. It is easy to get angry with loved ones, especially someone like your mom, because you know she won’t leave you no matter how many time you fight. When you get mad, try to take a second and remember all the things she does for you. Without her, you probably wouldn’t exist, you wouldn’t have food to eat, or a place to live. Think about a time where she really went out of her way to make you happy. Maybe she threw you a nice birthday party, or took you and your friends out for ice cream. Remember that she did those things only to see you happy. Writing down everything you are feeling (whether you are upset or not) can be a really great way to let off some steam. This is especially true if you feel that you are very upset, and can’t yet talk to anyone without losing your temper. If you are upset, write down what happened on a piece of paper. You don’t have to do anything with this paper, just write it down and then throw it away if you want to.  This will also give you an outlet if what you really want to do is say something mean to your mom. If this is the case, write down all of the mean things you want to say, then tear it up and throw it away. This may help keep you from saying something that will really hurt your mom. Remember to tear up the paper into unreadable bits though! You don’t want your mom to find it, as she might feel really hurt by what you’ve written.
Summary:
Own your anger. Tell your mom you need some time. Think about why you are mad at your mom. Remind yourself of all the things your mom does for you. Write it down.