Problem: Article: Dry skin is sometimes itchy, so you'll be tempted to scratch it. This can make the problem worse, however. You could cause more irritation and even cut your skin. It's best to avoid scratching altogether.  If your skin is itchy, try applying a cold compress for 15 minutes to soothe the itching. If you have itchy patch around large areas, take an oatmeal bath to moisturize your whole body. Dry air can irritate your skin, so try to stay in a humid environment. If you live in a dry climate, use a humidifier in your home to raise the air moisture levels and prevent your skin from drying out.  In most cases, setting the humidifier to 60% is enough to keep your top layer of skin moisturized.  The air is usually drier in the winter, so try setting up a humidifier seasonally. If you live in an especially dry climate, keep one running at all times. Certain materials, particularly wool, are rough on your skin and can dry it out. Stick to smooth fabrics like cotton, silk, or linen to protect your skin. Dry skin is especially common in the winter. This is because cold, windy air can strip away the oils on your skin and dry it out. Cover your skin as much as possible when the seasons change to protect it from the cold air. For most people, their hands dry out first when it starts to get cold. Wear gloves as soon as the weather starts changing to protect your hands. If your skin is drying out and you don’t know why, take a look at your laundry detergent. Detergents can contain harsh soaps and fragrances that irritate your skin. Switch to a hypoallergenic type to avoid irritation. Make sure no detergents contain alcohol. This ingredient causes dry skin. Antioxidants are ingredients that you’re your body fight off toxins and other damage. They can promote moist, healthy skin as well. Try introducing more antioxidants into your diet to protect yourself from dryness.  Most fresh fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants, particularly carrots, leafy greens, berries, beans, and peas. Oily fish and nuts are also a good source. Processed and sugary foods are generally bad for your skin and could cause dryness or acne. Try to limit your intake of these foods.
Summary: Avoid scratching any itchy parts of your skin. Use a humidifier to keep the air in your home moist. Avoid rough or scratchy clothes that will irritate your skin. Cover your skin when it’s cold outside. Use hypoallergenic laundry detergent. Follow a high-antioxidant diet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some people may not want to be part of the planning process now that the major decisions have been made, so give them that option. Decide as a group to designate one or two people as the planners, especially for groups larger than four people.  Use online documents to share ideas as you create the itinerary, and send out a final version when it’s all done. For an easygoing group on a tight budget, hostels may be a good choice, as they’re less private than hotels but quite a bit cheaper. A group that’s more high-maintenance might be better off sharing rooms at a hotel. For a large group, consider renting a full house or apartment. Let your group know early on if you’ll be sharing rooms, so they can choose roommates and work out any issues. Buy plane tickets early to avoid higher prices. Use public transportation if your group is small enough to keep together. Consider renting a car if you’re traveling with small children or a larger group. Research popular attractions in your destination and share them with your group. Ask everyone to tell the planners one or two things they definitely want to do. This will allow everyone’s voice to be heard and ensures that the planners don’t have to make all the hard decisions. If some activities are similar, like boating and snorkeling, try to merge them. For example, you can rent a boat for the day and bring snorkeling equipment for those who want to swim. No matter how adventurous and energetic your group is, and no matter how much you want to cram into your trip, you won’t be able to enjoy yourselves if you’re tired and cranky. Plan frequent food stops and set aside time to go back to your rooms for a quick nap if the group is getting tired. Plan for downtime in the afternoon, especially after lunch when the group may be full and sleepy or as a quick pick-me-up before dinner. No matter how tight-knit your group is, chances are everyone will want some time to themselves at some point. Give everyone a bit of free time every day, even if it’s just an hour before dinner to take a nap, shower, or get some shopping done. Depending on your group, you may want to dedicate half or even a whole day to solo exploring. Plan a meetup spot and time, especially if you’re in a foreign country where not everyone has phone service. Ask your friends if they have any dietary restrictions and what their general preferences are. Research restaurants online or in travel guides and write down a couple possibilities for each day. Remind your friends that you won’t be able to accommodate everyone at every restaurant. If your group has widely varying tastes, compromise: choose a burger place one night, and go out for sushi the next. Not everyone will get their favorite food every night, but they’ll be happier to compromise knowing that their voice was heard.

SUMMARY: Decide if the itinerary will be planned by one person or everyone. Find accommodations. Plan transportation. Decide on daytime and nighttime activities. Factor in downtime. Provide options for solo trips or splitting up. Find food options.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Kittens need to be weaned off mother’s milk and onto solid foods before adoption both for their health and to avoid bad habits like “wool sucking,” where cat’s chew and suck on things like fabric. The mother cat will wean her kittens on her own, usually by 8-10 weeks. If you are adopting a kitten before then, you will need to accelerate the weaning process: At 4 weeks, you can start putting the kitten by herself for a few hours at a time. Put her in a space with her own litter box, food, and water bowl. Put your finger just below the surface of a bowl of milk. The kitten will attempt to suckle your finger, but will then find it (instinctively) easier to lap at your finger, rather than suck. Do not give the kitten cow’s milk, as this may upset their digestive system. Once the kitten can lap up milk, it is time to introduce moist solid foods. You’ll want to start with a gruel-like consistency and slowly remove moisture until by 8-10 weeks, the kitten is eating dry food.  To make the gruel, mix dry or canned kitten food with milk replacer until it is the consistency of oatmeal. Each day, gradually decrease the amount of milk replace until by week 6, the food is only lightly moistened. Sometime between weeks 8 and 10, the kitten should be eating dry food.
Summary:
Start weaning the kitten off of her mother’s milk at around 4 weeks of age. Separate the kitten from her mother. Teach the kitten to lap milk using kitten milk replacer in a shallow bowl. Introduce solid food.