Problem: Article: You don't want to blow a lot of money on clothes you're only going to wear a couple of months, so stick to picking out some solid basics that are easy to mix and match. That way, you have enough to get you through the long pregnancy, but you're not spending too much.  For instance, get a good pair of jeans, a pair of slacks, a nice dress in black or gray that you can change up with cardigans or scarves, and a good blazer for work. These items can work for multiple occasions with different accessories and layers. You'll likely be able to get away with 2 pairs of pants, 2-3 dresses, 2-3 tops, and a cardigan or blazer. These are tightest right under your breasts, which is where you're smallest while pregnant. Then, they flare out below, giving you extra fabric for your baby bump. A form-fitting maxi dress can accentuate your bump while allowing you to feel a little dressed up. The stretchiness of leggings allow for supreme comfort, and you can wear them with the longer maternity shirts and dresses you're buying. Similarly, yoga pants in dark, solid colors can also give you comfort with a bit of fashion. Just make sure they don't fit too tightly. Pick underwear you feel comfortable in that doesn't fit too snugly. Opt for a breathable fabric like cotton for even more comfort. Also, don't forget to get a few bras to support you as your breasts grow throughout your pregnancy.
Summary: Opt for staples that you can rotate in and out. Try maxi dresses and shirts with empire waists. Find some leggings for days when you really need comfort. Choose soft, cozy underwear to get you through your pregnancy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . The process of crushing and soaking saffron releases the maximum amount of flavor from the threads, so it's strongly recommended.  Take the saffron threads you intend to use for the recipe and crush them into a powder using a mortar and pestle. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can crumble the threads in between your fingers.  Steep the crushed saffron in warm water, stock, milk, or white wine for 20 to 30 minutes. If there's any liquid in your recipe, use a small amount of the specified liquid from the instructions.  Add the saffron and soaking liquids directly to your recipe when called for. Toasting is another common way to prepare saffron, and it's especially common for traditional paella recipes.  Place a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add the saffron threads to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 or 2 minutes. They should release an even stronger aroma but should not be allowed to burn. Cool slightly and grind the toasted saffron threads using a mortar and pestle. This powder can be soaked or added directly to the recipe. While not ideal, you can crumble and add the threads of saffron directly to the dish while you cook it if the recipe calls for a large amount of liquid. Note that if you use commercially ground saffron, you'll typically add it directly to the dish instead of soaking it.

SUMMARY: Crush and soak the threads Toast the threads. Crumble and add directly.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The longer the piece of string you use, the bigger your circle will be. Wherever the end of the string is on the paper is where the center of the circle will be. Use your fingers to hold the end of the string in place. Keep holding the end of the string down as you’re drawing the circle. If you keep the string pulled taut as you draw a circle around the center, you should end up with a perfect circle!
Summary: Tie a piece of string to the pointed end of a pencil. Hold the end of the string down on a piece of paper. Pull the string taut and draw a circle with the pencil.

In Spanish, there are 2 different tenses used for talking about actions that occurred in the past. Use imperfect tense if you're talking about something you used to do (continually or habitually). You need the preterite tense if you're talking about something that is done, meaning the action occurred entirely in the past.  Poner is regular in the imperfect tense, but irregular in the preterite tense. If you want to talk about the continual past action of putting something somewhere, you would use the imperfect tense. Drop the -er ending and add the same ending to the verb stem (pon-) as you would for regular -er verbs.  Yo ponía (I used to put) Tú ponías (you used to put) Él/ella/usted ponía (he/she/you used to put) Nosotros/as poníamos (we used to put) Vosotros/as poníais (you all used to put) Ellos/ellas/ustedes ponían (they/you all used to put) If you're talking about an action that began and ended in the past, you want to use the preterite tense. The verb "poner" is highly irregular in the preterite sense.  Yo puse (I put) Tú pusiste (you put) Él/ella/usted puso (he/she/you put) Nosotros/as pusimos (we put) Vosotros/as pusisteis (you all put) Ellos/ellas/ustedes pusieron (they/you all put)
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One-sentence summary -- Choose the correct tense. Use regular conjugation rules for imperfect tense. Change the verb stem for preterite tense.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This method is probably one of the easiest to follow.  Simply increasing the intake of water throughout your day will help prevent bad breath.  While it may not fully counteract the smell of smoking, it will help reduce mouth odor in general. Drinking more water prevents dry mouth, which can cause bad breath. Pay careful attention that you are getting enough water throughout the day.  The recommend eight glasses a day is a good guideline, however, your best gauge will be how thirsty you feel.  Increase water intake before exercise or if in a hot environment. Pay attention to thirst.  If you feel thirsty, don't ignore it, drink water. Drink only water.  Avoid any sugary drinks as these can make your breath worse. Fruits and vegetables can also hydrate your body. Buy a good thermos or water bottle to carry with you.  Making sure that you have water with you, even when you aren't near a water source, will make it easier to stay hydrated.  Keep track of how many times you fill up and drink your water bottle. Learn what volume of water your bottle holds to track the exact amount of water intake.
Summary:
Learn how water intake effects your breath. Monitor your water intake. Make drinking water easier for yourself.