INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Singing to your baby will not only improve your baby’s mood, it will also strengthen your bond and aiding in your child’s development. Don’t be shy to sing to your baby. They cannot tell if you are a bad singer or tone deaf. Never use headphones on your baby. When you are trying to sooth your baby through bouncing and rocking, try hushing or “sh”ing your baby. These noises simulate the noises of the mother’s womb and can provide your baby a lot of comfort. White noise also reminds babies of their mother’s womb. Your baby was used to hearing noises, like a heartbeat and people talking, while they were in the womb. It can be difficult for some babies to fall and stay asleep when it is completely quiet. White noise machines can also block out any other noise that may jar your baby. Do not turn up the volume of the machine too much. Also, make sure that the machine is not within reach of your baby’s crib.

SUMMARY: Sing to your baby. Hush your baby. Use a white noise machine.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A business plan should describe, in detail, what your plans for the business are and what you hope to achieve. It should also outline the steps you plan on taking in order to reach your goals. A business plan must include an executive summary, which provides a one-page overview of your goals, as well as a market analysis, company description, description of the product line, funding request, financial projections, and more. Investors include anyone that you know or are somehow networked to who can give you money to start the business. Investors usually become part owners of your business. Lenders, on the other hand, are banks and other financial institutions you let you borrow the money in the form of loans. They do not become part owners, but you do need to pay the money back in time. You will need to contact your state government to apply for a business license/permit and to determine your business's tax status. Every state can determine its own regulations regarding business registration, but at the very least, you can expect to fill out the necessary registration forms and pay some sort of fee. More likely than not, you will end up renting or leasing a building rather than buying the space. Make sure that whatever building you lease is zoned for commercial purposes. If you plan on selling organic food at your organic store, make sure that the building is also zoned for food service purposes. If the building is not zoned properly, you will not be allowed to run an organic shop there. Most businesses do not require additional licenses. However, if organic food is a large part of your proposed stock, your state may require that you purchase a food and beverage license. These licenses can be obtained by your local department of health. You may need to go through a health inspection before you can receive one, however.

SUMMARY: Create a business plan. Take your business plan to investors and lenders. Register your business. Choose your location. File for any additional licenses.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once the mixture has reached the proper consistency, take the pan off the heat. Mix in ½ cup (150 g) of salt, and stir well so it is thoroughly incorporated. Make sure that the mixture is still hot when you add in the salt. After you’ve mixed the salt into the lye and oil mixture, leave it to cool completely, which should take 20 to 30 minutes. As it cools, the soap and glycerin will gradually separate into different layers. The soap will solidify into a thick layer on the top of the mixture, while the glycerine will remain liquid-y on the bottom. When the mixture has cooled completely, pour off the top soap layer from the top of the glycerin. You may find it easier to use a spoon to gently lift the soap off, though.  If you want to use the soap, add it to a soap mold and put it in the freezer for 24 hours. Let the soap bars air dry for at least 2 to 3 weeks to finish curing them. If you don’t want to make soap, you can discard the soap layer. Once you’ve removed the soap from the top of the mixture, transfer the liquid vegetable glycerine to a glass bottle. Seal the container tightly, and store it in the refrigerator. The vegetable glycerin should keep in the fridge for at least 3 to 4 weeks. You'll know that it has gone bad if it is no longer clear and instead appears cloudy. Glycerin that has gone bad may also develop a foul smell.

SUMMARY: Remove the pan from the heat and add the salt. Allow the mixture to cool. Skim the top layer from the mixture. Pour the glycerin into a glass bottle.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The measurement for a glove is based on the distance from the crook, or crease, of your elbow to your middle finger. Bend your elbow slightly. Place the end of a soft measuring tape where the crease in your elbow begins. Then measure along the underside of your forearm, stopping at the base of your middle finger. Hockey gloves are sized according to whole inches. Once you have your measurement, you'll have to round to the nearest inch. So if your measurement has less than 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) over a whole inch, round down. If it has more than 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) over a whole inch, round up. That measurement in inches is your glove size.  For example, if your measurement is 11.75 in (29.8 cm), round up to 12 in (30 cm). If your measurement is 11.25 in (28.6 cm), you would round down to 11 in (28 cm).

SUMMARY:
Bend your arm at the elbow. Measure from the bend in your elbow to the base of your middle finger. Round to the nearest inch to find your size.