Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Inspect and rinse your pumpkin. Let your pumpkin reach room temperature. Carve a hole out of the pumpkin. Dig the seeds out with a spoon or your hands. Smooth the inside wall. Put the bottom back in place and cut out a hole in the top.

Answer: Even if you're not eating a pumpkin, you should inspect and clean it before carving. You want your pumpkin to be clean before you handle it for carving.  Remove any mushy or moldy spots on the pumpkin with a knife. Rub the pumpkin down with a vegetable brush or a clean, rough cloth. Then, run the pumpkin under water to remove any dirt. If you brought your pumpkin from outside, it may be a little cold. Let the pumpkin sit until it's around room temperature. You can use your hand to gauge whether the temperature of the pumpkin matches the temperature of the room. Pumpkins are easiest to carve at room temperature. It's actually easier, and safer, to carve a hole at the bottom of the pumpkin to start, but carving the top is the traditional method. Using the bottom way, you can smooth out the bottom of the pumpkin's inside where you will later set down your candle. This reduces the risk of the candle toppling over, which could cause a fire.  Turn the pumpkin sideways and use a knife to trace a large hole at the bottom of the pumpkin. Your opening should be big enough that you can easily reach inside the pumpkin. Take a small knife and gently cut around the hole, and then use your knife to pry out the bottom. Take your knife and use it to level out the bottom of the pumpkin. Cut off the excess seeds and strings from the bottom of the pumpkin, striving to cut a neat line. You're trying to create a level surface on which you will place a candle. You can now reach into the pumpkin and dig out the seeds. A spoon, particularly a serrated spoon, works best here. If you're using a pumpkin carving kit, you may have received a serrated spoon with the kit. You can also use an ice cream scoop. Some people prefer to use their fingers to dig out the seeds.  Dig out all the seeds using your hands or a spoon. Make sure there are no seeds left in the pumpkin when you're done. If you're saving the seeds to roast later, make sure to set them in a safe place. Use a clay modeling tool, which typically comes with a pumpkin carving kit, to smooth out the inner walls. You can also buy a clay modeling tool at a craft store if you don't have one. Run the tool along the walls of the pumpkin, removing strings and making the walls smoother overall. After the walls are smoothed out, there will be a lot of strings and goo stuck on the side of the pumpkin. Remove these with a spoon. Once you've cleaned out the pumpkin, place the bottom back in place. You should be able to simply press it back into place using your hands. You can then cut another, similar sized hole on the top, near the stem. Your pumpkin is now ready to carve for Halloween.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open a web browser. Go to ADrive. Log in. Go to My Files.

Answer: Launch your favorite web browser by double-clicking its icon on your desktop. On the address bar at the top of the browser, type in http://www.adrive.com and hit Enter. Click on the “Log In” button found at the upper-right side of the page. Input your email address and password you use for a drive on the fields provided then click the “Log In” button to proceed. ADrive’s landing page can be a little cluttered. You may go directly to your main file directory by click on the “My Files” button found on the left side of the page.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Grow nasturtiums Plant natural deterrents like garlic and petunias in your garden. Bury a banana peel in the soil at the base of your plants. Introduce ladybugs into your garden to eat the aphids.

Answer: near your plants to draw the aphids away. Nasturtiums are easy-to-grow annuals with bright yellow, orange, and red flowers, and aphids absolutely love them. Use nasturtiums as a decoy plant that will attract any aphids to them by planting them in your garden near the plants you want to keep the aphids away from. When the aphids congregate on the nasturtiums, use an aphid spray or manually remove them to get rid of them.Choose mature nasturtiums from your local nursery to plant them and have them start attracting aphids right away. Aphids hate some plants, and adding them to your garden near the plants you want to be aphid-free is a great way to deter them. Choose companion plants that aphids dislike and use them as a natural and eco-friendly way to keep aphids away.  Garlic and petunias also have beautiful flowers so they’re great to plant near roses or other flowering plants that aphids like to eat. Other plants that deter aphids include mint, green onion, and chives. Banana peels are a great natural deterrent to aphids. Dig a shallow hole about 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) deep near the base of your plants and add a small section of banana peel about 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) long. Lightly cover the peel with dirt so it’s still exposed.  The banana peel will keep the aphids from returning to your plants and will decompose to add nutrients to the soil! If you don’t have banana peels, use orange peels instead. Ladybugs, also known as ladybirds, love to feast on aphids, so adding them to your garden is an effective way to eliminate your aphid infestation. Visit a local nursery or look online for ladybugs that you can purchase and release into your garden. Don’t release ladybugs anywhere you’ve sprayed pesticide or they may die as well.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Grow what you can. Create your own snacks. Boil up your own stocks and broths. Branch out into making other foods.

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Often, having a small garden or even a few potted plants can be a cheap way to get in the veggies you need. Try growing a tomato plant, for instance, or even just a few herbs on your window sill. You can buy pre-made snacks at the store that are a bit healthier than your average chips, such as veggie chips or fruit cups. However, they tend to be expensive, so making your own at home is a more affordable alternative.  For example, try making kale chips. Wash and dry kale thoroughly. Chop or tear the leaves into large pieces. Toss them in olive oil, or spray them with cooking spray, and then spread them out on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top and any other seasoning you want. Bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 Celsius) until crispy (about 15 minutes). You can also make yourself individual cups of fruits and veggies. For instance, cut up oranges, apples, and grapefruit, and toss them with a tiny bit of honey. Spoon them into small reusable containers so you can grab them any time. You can do the same with veggies. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, and put them in reusable bags. Spoon out (homemade) hummus into individual containers to go with them. Stocks and broths are a great way to start out soups, but buying them in cans or cartons can get expensive. Plus, they're often loaded with extra sodium. Making your own at home results in better quality, and it's cheaper, too.  You can even make a stock with your scraps. Save the bits of vegetables you have leftover, such as onion skins, the ends of carrots, and the tops of celery. When you eat a chicken, save the bones and the bits of meat. Freeze them in a bag until you have enough. When you do, throw them in a pot and cover them with water. Boil them (covered on low heat) for six to eight hours or until you have a stock with a flavor you like. Strain it, and your stock is ready. Once you have your stock, you can portion it out in small containers and freeze it. Lots of foods besides snacks and broths can be made cheaper at home. For instance, if you eat yogurt often, making your own yogurt might be a good option. For bread, consider investing in a bread making machine, so you can make your own bread at the push of a button.