INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you shift your child's eating schedule, you should make sure your child has had more than one loose stool movement, usually within a short period of time. One loose stool movement does not mean your child has diarrhea. But several loose stool movements within a short period of time is a good indicator that your child has diarrhea and would benefit from changes to her eating schedule.  Increasing the amount of fluids your child drinks and making changes to her diet are two key ways to treat diarrhea at home. This will help to prevent your child from becoming dehydrated and malnourished as she recovers from the diarrhea. Making adjustments to your child's eating schedule can also make it more appealing for her to eat when she has diarrhea. Having small meals and snacks throughout the day rather than three big meals can often be gentler on your child's stomach and help her maintain an appetite. Prepare small meals in small bowls and give them to your child throughout the day. Always pair the meals with lots of fluids so your child does not become dehydrated. Some sources recommend giving your child fluids first and then giving her solid food. You can try to get your child to drink several glasses of water before and after her small meals to keep her hydrated. Your child may not have much of an appetite while she has diarrhea, so you may want to focus on ingredients that your child enjoys and prepare them in ways that will encourage her to eat. For example, if your child likes chicken, then you can make chicken noodle soup. The soup should be easy for your child to eat with a sore stomach and give her the necessary nutrients to stay nourished despite her diarrhea. If your child's diarrhea clears up on its own after two to three days, you should slowly have your child go back to her normal eating schedule. This may mean giving her one to two full meals as well as one smaller meal or two small snacks. Do not force your child to eat her normal meals right after she has recovered as her body needs time to get used to lots of solid foods again. Some children can experience a bout of diarrhea once they return to their regular diet. This is usually due to your child's gut getting used to regular food again. This type of diarrhea does not last very long and is not the same as diarrhea due to an illness or infection. After a day or so, the diarrhea should go away and your child should be okay with eating her regular diet.

SUMMARY: Wait for your child to have more than one loose stool movement. Have your child eat small meals throughout the day. Offer your child her favorite foods. Allow your child to gradually return to her normal eating schedule.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go back to where you found evidence of the mouse. Now push the trap all the way to the wall. The baited trigger part or opening should be in contact with the wall. For a standard spring trap, the mechanical part should be away from the wall. Mice run along the wall, so this is more likely to attract them and, if the trap is perpendicular to the wall, prevent them from triggering it prematurely. At a maximum of two or three feet (.6-.9 meters) away along the wall, set another trap. Repeat this in both directions until the high-traffic areas are covered. Of course, even for one mouse, multiple baited traps increase the likelihood of catching it. But if one mouse got in, another might have also and they reproduce quickly. You may have multiple areas with a lot of mice traffic. Cover those areas too. Return often to see if the trap has been activated. If you’ve caught a mouse, you need to dispose of it quickly or else the mouse will start to decompose, creating an awful smell while attracting other pests and bacteria. Put on protective gloves and possibly a breathing mask. Throw disposable traps away and take them to the dumpster to avoid lingering smells in your home. When on a budget, traps can be reused. Scrub them thoroughly with soap and water while wearing disposable gloves. Throw the gloves away before resetting the traps. Be sure to wash your hands after handling the mouse and cleaning up your house. Pick up droppings with a paper towel, launder fabrics, and scrub surfaces with soap and water to avoid exposure to harmful bacteria.

SUMMARY: Place a trap. Set multiple traps. Check the traps every day. Dispose of the mouse. Clean up contaminated areas.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Crack two eggs into a bowl, followed by 1 ½ teaspoon of half-and-half, ⅛ teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Use a fork or whisk to separate the egg yolk properly. Mixing these ingredients now will make the omelette more flavorful. While the temperature rises, swirl the pan to coat it thoroughly. If desired, the oil can be substituted with butter. Using a spatula, spread your omelette evenly around the entire pan. As it cooks, lift the edges of the omelette so excess egg mix can flow under. Before adding ingredients, the omelette needs to take a more solid form. A solid bottom will make sure your cheese or spinach stays inside the egg properly. Sprinkle any desired ingredients into the center of the omelette. Spread them evenly so the taste isn’t locked to one side of the dish. If your mother doesn’t like spinach, try replacing it with chopped mushrooms, tomatoes, or bell peppers. Use a spatula to fold the omelette in half. Cook until the top and bottom are light golden brown. To make your omelette look pretty and give it a little bit more flavor, sprinkle extra cheese and herbs on top before presenting it to mom.

SUMMARY: Mix eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Oil a pan and heat it to a medium setting. Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Cook for 30 seconds or until the bottom sets. Add herbs, spinach, and cheese to taste. Fold the omelette. Sprinkle with herbs and cheese before serving.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To create a casing for your elastic, you will need to hem your pants so that the elastic will have somewhere to go through. Start by folding over the bottom of your pants twice. Make sure that the area you fold over is wide enough for your elastic to fit into. Hold your elastic up against it to be sure. Next, sew along the edge of the hem to secure the casing. Make sure to leave a small gap in the opening that you can insert the elastic into when you are done. If you are inserting elastic into a pair of pants that has already been completed and has a wide enough hem to fit elastic into, then you will need to cut a small hole into the inside of the hem. Use a pair of scissors to snip a small slit across the inner layer of the hem and use this opening to insert your elastic into. When your casing is complete, attach a safety pin to the end of the elastic strip and secure it. Attaching a safety pin to the end of the elastic strip will provide an anchor for your elastic and make it easier to work it through your pant legs. Make sure that you attach the safety pin far enough away from the end of the elastic so that it will not slip out. You may even want to insert the pin through a couple of places in the elastic to be certain that it is secure. To work the elastic into the hem, insert the closed safety pin into the opening in your pant leg hem. Then, begin to work the elastic through the hem using the safety pin to move it along. You will have to work slowly and move the safety pin through the hem just a little at a time. This may be easier or harder depending on the size of your casing and the material of your pants. When you get to the end, pull the safety pin out the other side and then remove it. Sew the two ends of your elastic band together by hand or using a sewing machine. Then, use the sewing machine or a needle and thread to close up the opening that you inserted the elastic through. Repeat the same process for the other pant leg.

SUMMARY:
Fold over the bottom of the pants twice. Sew along the edge of the hem. Attach a safety pin to the elastic. Work the elastic into the hem. Sew the elastic ends together and close the gap.