Problem: Article: Find a paper plate, then poke a hole in the middle. Stick scissors into the hole and cut towards the rim. Cut around the inside edge of the rim to create a ring. Keep the ring and discard the rest.  Alternatively, you can cut a ring out of a sheet of cardstock. The paper plate can be any side you want it to be. The actual wreath will be about 4 to 8 in (10 to 20 cm) bigger than the plate, depending on the placement of the eggs. You can use solid-colored cardstock or patterned scrapbooking paper, which is thinner. Choose spring or Easter-themed patterns, such as polka dots, stripes, chicks, or spring flowers. Color-wise, you can go with pastels or bright colors.  Avoid colors that are too dark. Choose patterns that you might see on an actual Easter egg. Get 2 to 3 sheets of paper in different colors and/or patterns. Draw 4 in (10 cm) tall egg shapes by hand, or use 4 in (10 cm) tall egg-shaped cookie cutter as a stencil instead.  How many eggs you trace depends on the size of your ring--you need enough eggs to cover the ring. Use a pencil so that you can erase the marks later. If you are working on patterned paper, draw on the back. Alternatively, you can use a craft blade; make your cuts small and be sure to work on top of a cutting mat. If you have any pencil marks left over, take a moment to erase them. The bottom (wider) ends of the eggs should be facing into the ring. The top (smaller) ends of the eggs should be facing away from the ring. Overlap the eggs onto the ring enough so that you can't see the ring anymore.  You can scoot the eggs closer towards the middle of the ring to create a smaller wreath. A glue stick will work just fine for this, but you can use tacky glue too. Cut a piece of ribbon and tie it into a bow. Secure it to the top or bottom of your wreath with tacky glue, hot glue, or a glue dot. Here are some more decorating ideas:  Draw designs with glitter glue. If you don't have glitter glue, use regular glue, then sprinkle glitter on top. Embellish the eggs with buttons, rhinestones, or sequins. Outline designs with metallic pens and markers. Flip the wreath over so that you can see the back. Cut a 12 to 24 in (30 to 61 cm) piece of ribbon, then bring the ends together to form a loop. Secure the ends to the top of the wreath with hot glue, tacky glue, or a glue dot. Flip the wreath back over so that the design part is facing you. Find a hook, nail, or doorknob to hang the wreath from, then slip the ribbon loop over it. Do not hang this wreath outside, or the paper will get ruined.
Summary: Cut the inside out of a paper plate to create a ring. Choose 2 to 3 colors or patterns of Spring-themed scrapbooking paper. Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to trace eggs onto patterned paper. Cut the eggs out with scissors. Glue the eggs side by side to the ring. Decorate the wreath with ribbons and glitter, if desired. Glue a loop of ribbon to the top of the wreath so that you can hang it. Use the ribbon loop to hang the wreath.

Problem: Article: Do not peel or cut the potatoes. Instead, scrub them clean first, then put them into a large pot. Fill the pot enough water until the water level is 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) above the potatoes. Keeping the potatoes whole (not peeled or cut) will prevent them from absorbing too much water. It will also help preserve their flavor and texture. Depending on the size of the potatoes, this can take as little as 30 minutes to as long as 45 to 50 minutes. The potatoes are done if you can easily pierce them with a sharp knife or fork. You can leave the skins on if you wish, or you can peel them off. To do this, simply hold a potato in a potholder, then use a paring knife to pull the skin off; it should peel off easily. Heat the butter in one saucepan, and the milk in another. For extra flavor, add the remaining salt to the milk. You will be adding the butter first, then the milk. This will help improve the texture of the potatoes. You can do this using a potato masher directly in the pot you cooked them in. This will also help keep them warm and you won't have to clean as many dishes. If you find mashing them difficult, cut them into smaller pieces using a knife first. Keep stirring until the butter is mixed evenly throughout. Over time, it will get absorbed into the potatoes. When that happens, you are ready for the milk. The potatoes will appear liquidy at first, but they will eventually soak in the milk. If you are concerned about this, however, you can pour in the milk a little bit at a time, and add more after the potatoes have finished absorbing it. At this point, you can add extra salt, pepper, and butter. For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of any of the following: chopped chives, fresh dill, garlic, paprika, fresh chopped parsley, fresh rosemary, or fresh thyme. If you choose to use dried dill, rosemary, or thyme, reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon; taste, and add more if needed. Transfer them to a serving dish, and serve them while they are still hot. If you have any leftovers, cover them, and store them in the fridge.
Summary: Put the potatoes into a large pot of water. Add ½ tablespoon of salt and boil the potatoes until they are well done. Drain the potatoes, then peel them if desired. Heat the butter and milk separately. Mash the potatoes. Stir the butter into the potatoes using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon. Add the milk after the butter is absorbed and stir. Taste the potatoes and make any adjustments if desired. Serve the potatoes.

Problem: Article: Get out 10.5 ounces (300 g) of uncooked spaghetti noodles and break them into thirds. They should easily fit into a microwave-safe bowl without sticking out. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vegetable oil to the dry noodles and stir until they're all coated. Then pour in enough boiling water to cover the noodles by at least 2 inches (5.1 cm). Mixing the noodles with oil will prevent them from clumping together as they cook in the microwave. Put a lid on the dish or cover it with plastic wrap. Set the dish in the microwave and heat the pasta on full power for 8 minutes. Stop and stir the noodles once they're halfway cooked. Use caution when you stir the spaghetti since the dish will be hot. Once the spaghetti has rested for a few minutes, test a few noodles to see if they're as soft as you like. If they're too firm for you, return the noodles to the microwave and cook them for 2 more minutes. Set a colander in the sink and slowly pour the cooked spaghetti into it. The hot water should drain into the sink. Then serve the hot spaghetti with your choice of sauce. To store leftover spaghetti noodles, put them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 to 5 days.
Summary:
Break the dry spaghetti noodles and put them in a bowl. Coat the pasta with oil and pour in boiling water. Microwave the spaghetti for 8 minutes. Remove the spaghetti and let it sit for 2 minutes. Drain and serve the spaghetti with sauce.