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Taking a quick break from skin care related topics, to something I know even MORE about.... keeping kids busy (and productive!) My parents are preparing to take my nephews for awhile if their school closes so that my sister is able to continue working. They asked us for some ideas of what to do with them during this time. Here's what I wrote to them: Hi Dad, I would focus on games where they learn something (Monopoly, Stratego, etc) Mom was always good about creating a summer schedule when we were growing up - that helps immensely. Keep them in...

6 Causes of Dry, Cracked Heels Nutritional Deficiencies can Cause Cracked Heels: 5 key vitamins and minerals can cause cracked heels. If you're deficient in any of these, you may want to add them to your diet: Vitamin A (add more green vegetables, milk and eggs), Vitamin C (eat more citrus), Vitamin E (add more nuts and whole grains), Omega 3 foods (more fish oils and eggs), and Zinc (eat more red meat and poultry).  Standing for long periods of time. Make sure to wear comfortable, closed-heel shoes, or go barefoot. But keep the standing in one place to a...