In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: These are little balls filled with seeds. You leave them in bare areas, and the seeds will sprout, leaving plants growing in the area. Use plants native to your area so you don't encourage new species that will try to take over.  Mix 1⁄2 ounce (14 g) of native wildflower seeds with 3.5 ounces (99 g) of potting soil. Add in 1.5 ounces (43 g) of dry clay, such as red powdered pottery clay. Mix the ingredients together. Slowly add in water until you have a thick paste. Roll the paste into balls, and let it dry on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper. Leave the balls in areas where the ground is bare. The balls will break down and sprout plants when it rains. Have everyone bring in t-shirts or buy enough thrift store t-shirts for everyone. Cut the sleeves off the shirt, and then cut around the inside of the neck. The bits you have left at the top are the handles.  Turn the shirt inside-out. Mark a line across the bottom that's about 4 inches (10 cm) up from the bottom. Cut strips that are 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide by cutting up until you reach the line. Tie each set of 2 strips together, one each from the front and the back. Then go back and tie each set together by taking one strand from one set and one from the next set and knotting them together. Turn the bag inside-out again. Start with an empty toilet paper roll or paper towel roll. Poke a hole in both sides of the tube at the top, and run a string through them. Tie the string above the roll. Using a butter knife, coat the roll in peanut butter. Coat the tube in bird seed by rolling it in a plate filled with seed. Hang your bird feeder outside using the string. Start by making strips from plastic bags. Lay a bag out flat and cut the top off, including the handles. Cut the bag horizontally into strips. Tie the strips together. You'll need 12 long strips, and they should be a bit longer than you want your jump rope to be. Tape 6 strips together on one end.  Tape the 6 strips to the back of a chair, and braid them together. Tape the other end. Do the same with the other 6 strips. Tape the other end. Pull them off the chair. Tape the 2 sets together on one end, and then tape it back to the chair. Twist the 2 braids tightly together, and then tape them together at the other end. The tape forms the handles for the jump rope. Pull the taped end off the chair.
Summary: Create seed balls to spread around. Turn old t-shirts into bags. Create bird feeders. Make jump ropes from plastic bags.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: As you get older and start producing different hormones, your skin can change and become more prone to breakouts. A big part of looking naturally beautiful involves looking healthy, too, and while you may not be able to completely banish all acne, you can definitely do a few things to take good care of your skin:  Wash your face in the morning when you wake up and before going to bed at night. Look for soaps and moisturizers that are for your specific skin type (oily, dry, or combination). Moisturize your face after you wash it. Bonus points if your moisturizer also has SPF in it! Exfoliate your skin once a week to get rid of dead, dry skin. Visit a dermatologist if you have persistent acne that won’t go away. It’s hard to feel naturally beautiful if your hair isn’t in good condition. Try washing your hair every other day for a few weeks, and give your locks a hot oil treatment once a week until it’s back to normal. You can also try a few of these other options:  Use a leave-in conditioner after you wash your hair to give it some extra moisture. Rinse your hair with cool water to help lock in moisture and restore its shine. Avoid heat styling (like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling irons), or try to not use them every day. Clean teeth make you look more attractive, and having good breath isn’t going to hurt anything, either! When you brush your teeth, do so for at least 2 minutes so that you can really clean your gums and teeth thoroughly.  You could even keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in your locker to brush your teeth after lunch. If your teeth are discolored, try whitening them to restore a bright smile. If you exercise, do sports, or get sweaty, take a shower every day. If you don’t do those things, you can probably shower every other day. Make sure to apply deodorant every morning before going to school, no matter what. Deodorant and perfume don’t replace a shower. They can make you smell better for a while, but they don’t clean your skin the same way. When you were little, you might have worn the same shirt for a few days in a row without anyone noticing, but now that you’re in high school, you need to change your clothes every single day. Not only may they be smelly or wrinkled, but you want to show that you care about your presentation. If you do your own laundry, put a reminder on your calendar to do it on the same day every week so that you never run out of clean clothes.
Summary: Develop a good skin-care routine for a radiant glow. Treat dry or damaged hair to get it back to healthy lustrousness. Floss, and brush your teeth at least twice a day. Shower regularly and use deodorant every day. Change your clothes every day.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you’re volunteering in a field that’s already a specialty of yours, you may want to refresh yourself so you’re in top shape to serve the organization. So do a review! Practice swimming or first aid, or review old textbooks to make sure you know the basics of your subject.  If you’re teaching, try a practice lesson on friends or family members.  Check your existing certifications. Many first-aid certificates expire after a few years, so you may need to renew. In some cases, before you do in-person training, you can study up on your chosen volunteer post with a course on the Red Cross’s website. After you receive your volunteer placement, Google it to see if the Red Cross offers any resources online.  Make sure you understand everything you learned in the orientation--if it helps, you can quiz yourself with the "knowledge check" at the end of certain sections. Review any area that you are unsure about. Bookmark the orientation when you’re finished. It might be helpful later. Your local chapter will let you know what kind of learning opportunities are required, and which are optional but accessible. Most offices will be able to train you in first aid and local disaster relief, which entails responses to things like house fires and accidents.  You may also have the option to get trained in national disaster relief, which involves larger-scale events like hurricanes and floods. For in-person training, be professional: arrive promptly, pay attention, and stay the whole time. Think about other training you’re interested in doing, even if they don’t directly pertain to your post. A well-rounded volunteer is a good volunteer. Never be afraid to get in touch with the volunteer coordinator. After all, it’s their job to make sure that all volunteers are equipped to serve the Red Cross to the best of their ability. Reach out to them if you have questions about your duties, schedule, or the structure of the organization. They’re there to help.  If you need to cancel a shift, let the coordinator know by calling as soon as possible and saying something like "Hi, it's Ruby, I won't be able to make my normal swimming class on Tuesday due to illness. Please let me know if I can help with finding a sub." If you're feeling a little overwhelmed and want to know ways to be more effective, you can say "I've appreciated the First Aid trainings I've done with the Red Cross, but I want to learn more about how to stay mentally calm and collected during an emergency. Do you know of any books or courses that might help?"
Summary:
Review your existing skills. Take an online orientation. Train in-person. Get help when you need it.