In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Add about 8 fluid ounces (240 ml) to a pot safe to heat on the stove. Stir in 16 ounces (450 g) of white sugar. Turn the heat on the stove to high until the water boils.  Instead of doing this, you can purchase light corn syrup from a grocery store. You don’t need to boil anything. Simply mix the syrup in with the other ingredients. This creates a non-toxic paint safe for children. It’s easier to spread and more similar to store-bought watercolors than flour paint. Turn the heat down to low after the water begins to boil. Stir the sugar mixture continuously for about 3 to 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Once the mixture becomes a clear syrup, remove the pot from the heat.  Scoop up the mixture with a spoon to check for undissolved sugar crystals. The longer you boil the mixture, the thicker it becomes after it cools. If you boil it too long, it may burn. Pour about 1 ½ tablespoons, or .75 fluid ounces (22 ml) of corn syrup from the pot into a mixing bowl. Add 1.5 fluid ounces (44 ml) of white vinegar. Also add 1.5 ounces (43 g) each of baking soda and cornstarch. Mix the ingredients into a smooth liquid. You can find all of these ingredients at most grocery stores. Separate the paint into small bowls, such as tea-light holders. Use a different container for each color of paint you wish to make. Pick out a few different dyes to give your art plenty of color. Start with only a few drops of food coloring so the paint doesn't turn too dark. You can add more drops after mixing the paint. If you can’t find a specific color, mix different colors to create it. For instance, mixing 2 drops of yellow and 1 drop of red can create orange. Stir the paint around in the container until the food coloring is dispersed throughout it. Use a different toothpick for each container in order to avoid crossing the colors. Then, you can brush the paint onto paper. The best surface to use is watercolor paper, since it holds up better to liquid paint than regular paper..  Wash off your paint brush after using it to crossing colors. This paint is like store-bought watercolors, so you can mix colors on paper. The paint also dries slowly, drying faster under heat. The paint can be stored in a covered container in a refrigerator. It will usually last a couple of weeks. Throw it away if you notice mold growing on it.
Summary: Boil sugar and water in a stovetop pot. Turn the heat down and stir the mixture into a syrup. Mix baking soda, cornstarch, white vinegar, and corn syrup. Pour the paint into small containers. Add 2 drops of food coloring to the paint. Mix in the food coloring using a toothpick.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you even get your Chinese takeout meal, make sure you're managing your hunger appropriately throughout the day. Try to plan when you are going to have Chinese takeout instead of impulsively ordering when you are starving.  If you go into a tasty Chinese takeout meal and you're starving, you're more likely to overeat.  This means much larger portion sizes and more calories by the end of your meal. To calm your hunger down before a meal, try having a large glass of water or flavored water.  This can help fill your belly with a calorie-free liquid and make your brain feel less hungry.  Also don't skip meals throughout the day.  Even though you know you're going to be indulging in a higher calorie meal, skipping meals can lead to increased hunger.  Consider having a small snack about two hours before your takeout arrives.  Including a small snack can help calm hunger and decrease the risk of overeating.  Go for something like:  a small piece of fruit, a low-fat cheese stick, a small cup of yogurt, or a hard boiled egg. Following the appropriate portion size when eating higher fat or higher calorie foods is key.  Keeping portions in check will also help keep your overall calorie intake in check as well.  Many Chinese takeout entrees are large and can be split.  Offer to split with your spouse, family member or friends. You can also order a small or side orders instead of a large or entree sized meal. When your takeout arrives, try immediately packing up half your entree or meal for lunch or dinner the next day.  If it's out of sight, it's out of mind. If you're planning on a more indulgent meal during the day, make sure to make a pit stop at your gym or fit in a workout.  Although you won't be able to work off your entire meal, going to the gym can help burn a few extra calories to help keep your diet or weight in check. Also, by going to the gym, you're doing something healthy and positive for yourself.  This can help keep you in a "healthy mindset" while you're ordering and eating your takeout. In addition, consider going for an extra walk after you're done eating your takeout.  This can help boost your activity level and total calories burned. If you love Chinese food and find yourself craving it or ordering it often, consider making some of your favorite recipes at home.  By making more food at home, you can control what goes in (or what stays out) of your foods.  You can control the calories, fat, sugar and sodium content of your meals. In addition, you can take charge of cooking foods in a more healthful or nutritious manner.  You can bake foods or stir-fry in little added oil for a low-fat and low calorie version at home. You can also serve more nutritious sides like brown rice and steamed vegetables.
Summary: Manage your hunger. Measure your portion sizes. Hit the gym. Try recreating your favorite takeout recipes at home.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most chain thrift outlets like Goodwill and the Salvation Army will put you on a mailing list for coupon and sale opportunities. These same stores often take pictures of furniture and other "in demand" items and post them online.  Reviewing online offerings before shopping can save you trips around town. Anticipate what people will be turning out of their closets at certain times during the year. When planning your thrifting trips, for certain items, consider the following:  Shop for summer clothes in the fall when people are thinning out their warm weather clothes in favor of sweaters and coats. The same goes for getting winter clothes in the spring. Look for kitchen items and accessories after college graduations.  When students are done with school, they often move back home or to a new city for employment, leaving behind many gently-used kitchen items, lamps, bedding items, etc. Look for furniture during the summer and early fall.  More people get married during the summer than any other time of year and often have duplicate furniture items that wind up at thrift stores. Looking to get the best deals that thrifting has to offer? Create a weekly rotation for thrifting, centered around when new shipments arrive at each store. Other things to consider are:  Shop early. If you want to get first pick, arrive as the store opens. Shop late. On sale days, some stores are looking to clear out all items on sale, and will offer deeper discounts just before closing.
Summary:
Get on email lists and shop online when possible. Shop seasonally. Have a weekly rotation.