INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Baby blue works best for this costume, because it stands out more than royal or navy blue. Shop for any missing pieces of clothing in your blue ensemble. If you want to go casual, you can have him wear jeans and dress him completely in denim. If you want to go fancy, have him wear a baby blue suit with a bow tie and straw hat. If you can't find a toy horn, draw a picture of a horn on a strong piece of cardboard. Draw an outline and have him decorate his horn on either side.

SUMMARY: Comb your child's closet for pants, shirt, socks, shoes, hat and a coat in the same color of blue. Find a toy horn at a toy shop.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Compare this month’s water bill with last month’s. If the total amount you’ve used has gone up significantly, it may be a sign that a leak has developed. If you’re not sure when the leak might have first occurred, you can also check to see if your usage is higher than normal. In the United States, the average person uses about 88 gallons (330 l) of water per day. Check your bill to see whether your monthly water usage is reported in centum cubic feet (CCF). If it is, multiply the number on your bill by 748 to convert it to gallons. For example, if your bill reported that you used 13 CCFs, that’s 9,724 in gallons. You’d then divide the total gallons used in a month by the number of days in your billing cycle to get the average amount of gallons your household used per day.  So, for example, 9,724/28 = 347.3. Finally, you can divide the gallons used per day by the number of people who live in your household to find the amount used per person per day. For example, 347.3/4 = 86.8 gallons (329 l) This is slightly less than the typical American uses per day. These calculations will differ depending on the typical units of measurement where you live. Check your utility bill to see how your water is measured each month. Water meters are usually located under a metal plate located in your driveway or a path in your yard, inside a box on an outside wall, or inside your house under a sink or in a cellar. If you can’t find your meter, call your utility company. The metal plate may be labeled “water.” You may need a screwdriver to open it. Make sure there’s no water running inside or outside your home. If you have an analog meter, you’ll see a small arrow that should move in a clockwise circle as it measures 10 gallons (37.9 L) (or CCFs) of water usage. If the arrow on an analog display is moving quickly, or if the low-flow indicator (which should be a black or red triangle or star) is rotating, you have a leak.  If you have a digital meter, the reader will flash between the meter read and the “flow rate.” Watch the flow rate for 10 flashes. If it’s ever higher than 0, you have a leak. Both of these tests show fast, obvious leaks. It’s a good idea to check for slow leaks as well, just in case. Mark down the meter reading. Make sure no one in your house turns on a sink faucet, flushes a toilet, or runs the dishwasher or washing machine while you’re waiting. After about 20 minutes, re-check the meter. If it’s moved, you have a continuous leak.  You can also wait for 1-2 hours if you’re concerned the leak is extremely slow and will be difficult to detect.  If you’d like to completely turn off your water, buy a water meter key at a local hardware store. You can use this key to turn the valve in the meter to the “off” position.
Summary: Use your water bills to calculate if your usage is above average. Convert your usage from CCFs to gallons to find your daily usage. Locate your water meter by calling your utility company. Check if the meter is moving to find an obvious leak. Don’t use any water for 20 minutes to check for slow leaks.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In all relationships, communication is key. Many fights and misunderstandings stem from a lack of communication. Going forward, it's important to be 100% honest about your actions and feelings in your friendship.  If an issue arises in the future, make it clear that you'd like to resolve those issues by talking with each other instead of talking to other people or doing something that either of you may regret. Bring issues up immediately instead of bottling up your feelings. When we suppress feelings and emotions, we are more likely to boil over and say or do something we regret. If a problem arises, address it right away. It is important to know what you and your friend expect out of a friendship in order for it to work. For example, you may deal with situations differently, or some things may bother you more than others. This is why you must establish expectations.  Tell your friend what you need from them in a friendship. Being honest will help your friend to better meet your needs. Explain to your friend what you need from them using the "I-message" formula: "I feel _____ when you _______ and I need for you to _______." Refrain from assigning blame to your friend, though. Ask your friend what they need from you in a friendship. Again, friendship is a two-way street. Therefore, you need to meet your friends needs as well. Ask them to be honest about how you can be a better friend to them. Be ready to meet both needs. Resolution begins when you start understanding each other and the situation. As you hear similar needs from each other, the differences are put aside and you are able to work things through. It's impossible to move forward if you are unable to forgive. Holding onto anger or grudges isn't healthy for you and will ruin any chance you have of a real friendship. It takes a lot of strength to forgive, but it will help you grow as a person and as a friend.  Tell your friend that you forgive them – it is an important factor in rebuilding trust for both of you. It will mean a lot to your friend to hear that you forgive them, and saying "I forgive you" will help you move on from the situation.  If you cannot forgive this person for their actions, you cannot be friends with him or her. Trying to have a relationship with someone you hold anger towards isn't healthy for you or for them. Life is too short to hold grudges.

SUMMARY:
Improve communication with your friend. Establish expectations for your friendship. Be willing to forgive.