Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply a coat of polycrylic sealer. Let the sealer dry for at least 15 minutes. Apply 2-3 additional coats of sealer. Remove the painters' tape and vinyl decals if you put them on. Allow your cup to sit for 24 hours before drinking from it.

Answer: Sealer helps protect your paint job and make the cup feel smooth to the touch after painting. Use a small brush to apply an even coat of the sealer over all of the painted parts of the cup. Look at your can of sealer to see if it gives specific information about how long it will take to dry. As with the paint, you will need one coat of sealer to be completely dry before applying a new one. You will want to end up with 3-4 coats of sealer total. Apply a fourth mainly if you think the cup could still be smoother or if you're particularly concerned about protecting the finish of your paint job. If you can't pick the decal off of your fingernails, use the edge of scissors or a different tool to start peeling it back. Once you pull it away, your chosen design should be left behind as an unpainted area. After 24 hours, everything should be dry and your cup should be ready to use. If you like how it turned out, ask your friends and family members if they'd like you to paint their Yeti cups too!


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Hold the shell in one hand (usually the dominate hand). Pull the meat out with a fork. Prepare the first bite. Take care of the empty shell. Finish your meal.

Answer: Mussels are typically served in a skillet type frying pan, in a bowl with broth, or in seafood pasta. Lift one mussel from your dish and grip it from the base with the open side of the shell facing outward. With your free hand, gently pry the tender flesh from the open shell. You will notice that the meat is still partially attached to the shell, so you may need to use your fork to scrape around the bottom of the meat to remove it from the shell. Poke at the meat gently and pull it from the shell slowly. Take care not to accidentally stab your hand with the fork. If your dish comes with broth, transfer the meat from your fork to a spoon and dip it into your broth. If your dish is served with a seafood pasta, use your fork to gather a bite of noodles. Eat your mussel in one bite.  Your mussels might come without broth or pasta, in which case you will probably be given a rinse bowl for your fingers. If a rinse bowl is present, it is perfectly acceptable to eat with your fingers. If your dish is served with broth, you can also spear your mussel with your fork and enjoy it with a separate spoonful or broth. Typically you will be served a separate bowl or plate for distended shells. If you are not given a separate plate or bowl, place your empty shells back onto your plate or bowl. Never plate discarded shells in a communal plate if sharing. Generally, when eating mussels in the United States, it is considered proper etiquette to discard the shell and continue to use your fork to pry out the additional mussels. If eating mussels with broth, you can spoon the broth into your mouth or use a piece of bread to soak some of it up for a delicious bite. Take care to dip one piece of bread a time (you can even spear it with your fork) to avoid double dipping.  If enjoying seafood pasta, alternate between bites of mussels and bites of pasta. Consume your mussels one at a time until your meal is finished.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get enough sleep each night. Keep your stress levels low. Increase or vary your activity level. Stay motivated.

Answer: Studies have shown that getting less than five hours of sleep each night or more than nine hours of sleep can result in an increase in weight gain. Some studies further show that not getting enough sleep increases the body's cravings for high-calorie foods, and led to an overall increase in caloric intake. Adults should get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Stress causes the body to crave fatty foods, often called "comfort food", and can also lead to snacking or eating when the body isn't actually hungry. Finding ways to lower your stress levels can help you feel better and may help you lose weight faster. Try something new. That will help keep you interested and wanting to do more. Repeating the same workout at the gym for month after month will lead to a plateau where you will stop seeing gains. Try something different, or hire a trainer to give some variety to your exercise program. Often times, people lose motivation to stick with a diet or an exercise routine. Finding a reason to stay motivated beyond belly fat goals, like overcoming a genetic predisposition to excess body weight or working toward fitting into your favorite article of clothing again, can help you stay motivated to meet your fitness and lifestyle goals.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cut the blooms of the valerian plant to use for bouquets. Wait a full year before starting to harvest roots and leaves for medicinal use. Separate a large valerian plant in half with a spade. Dig deeply so that you can get the entire root system. Cut the roots into half inch and one inch (1.6 to 2.5 cm) sections with shears. Spread them out on a drying rack. Separate the leaves for use in tea.

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This keeps the plant from going to seed and spreading too far. It can also make the roots more potent if you are harvesting them for a sleep aid.  Use a sharp pair of shears and cut near the base of the stem. Valerian starts blooming early in the spring. You may get two or three blooms, depending upon the placement of the plant and its age. Harvest mature root systems in the fall for drying. Allow the plant to go a few days without water before you harvest so that the natural compounds are more potent. You can also dig up older plants for medicinal use and let younger volunteers grow for next year. Rinse the roots off with your garden hose before you take them inside. Wash them thoroughly by soaking them in a bowl. Let them dry in a cool, dry place for two to three months. They are extremely pungent, so they shouldn’t be dried on a kitchen table.  Simmer the roots for use as a sleep aid. You can also give the dried roots to cats, who love it like catnip. Use clean, fresh leaves as a nighttime relaxation tea or dry them to make a loose-leaf tea blend.