INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Measure your paper according to the following formulas:  Height = Height of gift bag + 2” + 1.25” Width = Width of bag + depth of bag + width+ depth + 0.5” If you see a fold in the paper, try to align the fold with one of the natural creases of the paper. If you don’t mind a fold in your bag, then you don’t have to worry about placement.  The wrong side should be facing you. Measure the width from the left edge and fold. Measure the depth from the fold that you just made and fold. Measure the width again and fold. Measure the depth again and fold. You are creating the 4 sides of the bag. If you’ve done this correctly, you will have 0.5” left over for the seam of the bag.   Make the piece 1” tall. You will place this under the rim of the bag to reinforce the paper. The top of the chipboard or cardstock should meet the top crease in the paper where you folded the top down. Since the bag is 2-ply, you will have to glue each layer of paper separately. Make sure that the cut edge of the panel aligns with the folded edge of the flap. Fold the short sides inward and crease them. Bring the top and bottom triangles together. This is exactly the way that you fold the sides when you are wrapping a gift. Place glue around the diagonal sides of the triangles and glue the pieces together. The height should match the depth of the gift bag, and its width should match the width of the gift bag. Then, trim 0.25” from each side of the cardboard. This will hide the bottom seams and reinforce the bag. These holes will house the handles of the bag.  You want the cord to be the appropriate length for grabbing the bag plus 2” on each end for the knots.

SUMMARY: Determine the width, height and depth of your bag based on the gifts that you have chosen. Lay 2 piece of paper on top of each other. Cut out the paper. Place the side of the paper that should be on the exterior of the bag down on your work surface. Fold the paper as follows: Fold the top of the paper down 1.25” along the width of the rectangle. Fold the bottom of the paper up 2” along the width of the rectangle. Cut a piece of chipboard or cardstock so that the width of the piece equals the width of your bag. Glue the chipboard or cardstock to the width pieces of your rectangle. Glue the top flap down over the cardboard. Glue the left end of the paper to the 0.5” seam on the right of the paper. Position the bag so that the 2” flap is at the top. Cut out a small piece of cardboard. Push the cardboard into the bottom of the bag. Punch holes through the top rim of each side of the bag. Add eyelets to the holes. Cut 2 matching lengths of cord to form the handles. Thread each end of the cord through the eyelets. Tie knots in the cords behind the eyelets so that the cord is held in place. Place the gift materials in the bag. Stuff a few pieces of tissue paper over the gift materials to complete the bag.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Even though your husband is having trouble with your relationship with your friends, don’t let your relationship with them suffer. Refrain from talking too much about your husband and his jealousy of your friendship -- they will certainly be in contact with him in the future, and it could be uncomfortable for everyone. Just explain that you’re trying to figure out a way for you to continue being a good friend and wife and that sometimes it’s complicated. If your husband refuses to talk to you about his feelings, it might be time to suggest couples’ counseling. Because it’s a neutral environment with a trained mediator, he might be more inclined to let you know what he’s feeling. Sometimes he might not know what he’s feeling, and talking to a therapist can help. If your husband refuses to talk to a counselor or therapist with you, it might be a good idea to book an appointment yourself. You need help sorting through your feelings and trying to understand why your husband is acting as he does. Because it’s partly tied to your friendships, this is not a time to talk these issues over with your friends -- you need someone outside the situation.
Summary: Keep in touch with your friends. Talk to a therapist or counselor together if he won’t communicate. Discuss your feelings with a therapist or counselor.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you want your honey to retain the benefits of “raw” honey, use the microwave with caution. While quick and efficient, microwaving can easily destroy the beneficial enzymes by overheating them. Besides presenting a possible health hazard, plastic containers don't transfer heat as well as glass does. Bottom line: you'll get the job done quicker and more safely if you move your honey to a glass jar instead of using a plastic container. Cooking time for your batch will vary based on the amount of honey you’re liquefying, the starting temperature of the honey, and its sugar content as well as content the wattage of your microwave. It is best to start off at low power and use short microwave times. This may take more cycles and an extra minute or two, but you won't ruin the taste of the honey or inhibit the effectiveness of the good enzymes during the liquefaction process. Experiment to find what works for you in your environment, but experiment cautiously. Above 100°F (38ºC), the flavor of honey is altered; above 120°F (49ºC), the beneficial enzymes in the honey start to break down and stop being effective. If pockets of honey have started to liquefy, stir the honey to help transfer the heat. If the honey hasn’t started to liquefy, continue microwaving in 30 second increments until some crystals start to liquefy. Continue until the honey has nearly liquefied, then stir until the process is complete. If most of the honey has liquefied but some stubborn crystals remain, you may want to finish the job off manually by stirring the honey vigorously instead of continuing to heat it.

SUMMARY:
Use a microwave cautiously when liquefying honey. Transfer your honey from any plastic containers into a glass jar by spoon. Start microwaving honey in 30 second increments on the defrost setting. Check for liquefaction of the honey after 30 seconds, particularly near the surface of the jar. Microwave for additional increments of 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after each microwaving session.