Write gift guide blurbs for only the items in stock

About this exercise

You own Willowmere Kitchen Shop and are writing the holiday gift guide email. Write exactly 4 numbered lines, one per item still in stock, each written as Item - $price - one reason it makes a good gift, under 18 words. Skip the sold-out item, use the sale prices from the update, and reply with only the plain-text list.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Including the sold-out item. All 5 items are listed in the notes, and the AI uses them all. Try: Add: "Skip the copper measuring cups, they're sold out."
• Using the old prices. The original prices come first in the notes. Try: Add: "Use the Dec 1 prices: skillet $42, apron $34."
• No line shape. The AI writes a paragraph per item with bold names. Try: Show it: "Item - $price - one reason, under 14 words."
• Getting extras. The AI adds an intro and a closing call to shop. Try: Add: "Exactly 4 numbered lines, nothing else."

What a strong prompt includes

• Says how many
• Skips the sold-out item
• Uses the new prices
• Sets the line shape
• Asks for only the list

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