When you share a secret with your best friends, they shouldn't tell the next person they bump into! Your relationship with your best friends is built on mutual trust and respect. They don't spread rumors about you, they squash them! Best friends stand up for each other no matter the circumstances. Best friends stick up for you when you can't defend yourself. They don't join in on the bullying, add to the teasing, or spread a rumor about you! Everyone makes mistakes--even best friends. Best friends don't hold grudges or give each other the silent treatment. Instead, they allow each other to explain why they are upset. They take part in a dialogue--not a screaming match. They apologize for their misgivings and learn from their mistakes. At the end of a fight, best friends forgive each other.

Summary: Determine which of your friends can keep a secret. Decide which of your friends have your back. Evaluate your friends' willingness to forgive you.

Mineral oil helps to keep your skin moist and soft. Petroleum jelly is also a good option, as it forms a thick barrier on your skin to keep it from becoming more dry. Use clean fingers to apply the mineral oil or petroleum jelly to any affected areas 1-3 times a day. Manuka honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is more potent than other types of honey and can help to heal dry skin and eczema. Apply the honey to your skin with clean fingers and let it dry. Do this several times a day to help the area heal fast. Look for honey that has a high "unique Manuka factor" (UMF) of at least 10 or higher. You can buy Manuka honey at your local health food store or online. Oil serums contain healing ingredients to help soothe your skin and reduce swelling or irritation. Buy calming oil serum at your local drugstore or online. Put 1 to 2 dabs of oil serum on your skin 1 to 2 times a day, preferably in the morning and at night. Make sure the oil serum does not contain any fragrance, harsh chemicals or artificial ingredients, as they can irritate your skin. Keep the bathroom door closed when you shower or bath, to keep the room moist. Have 5 to 10 minute showers or bath with warm, rather than hot water. Taking long hot showers or baths can dry out your skin and irritate it further. Do not expose any open wounds or cuts on your skin to hot water in the shower or bath, as this can damage the skin further. Use warm water instead. Make sure the cleanser does not contain any fragrances, preservatives, dyes, or chemicals. Look for a cleanser made for dry skin and eczema. The cleanser should be gentle and healing on your skin. You can find a list of cleansers for eczema on the National Eczema Association website: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema-products/cleansers/. Pat yourself dry with a towel and put on a soothing moisturizer immediately afterward. This will trap the moisture in your skin and prevent it from drying out. Use a moisturizer that contains natural ingredients like shea butter, oats, and essential oils like olive oil or jojoba oil. Moisturizers that contain mineral oil, lactic acid, and lanolin can also be healing for your skin. Apply an oil serum or a healing ointment to your skin over the moisturizer to keep it hydrated and to help it to heal. Rubbing, itching, and touching your skin will only make it worse. Try to avoid scratching any affected areas, as this can spread eczema to other parts of your body. Wear thick clothing and keep the area covered so you are not tempted to scratch. Try applying mineral oil or petroleum jelly when you have the urge to scratch, so you can soothe the area without damaging it. Go for clothing made of cotton and linen. Wear clothing that has wicking properties so your skin does not become irritated throughout the day. Avoid clothing made of wool, nylon, and other non-breathable fabrics. If your skin does not improve with home care, go to your dermatologist for guidance. They can prescribe medicated cream to treat eczema and very dry skin. They may also suggest lifestyle and diet changes to address the issue.

Summary: Apply mineral oil and petroleum jelly to heal dry skin or eczema. Use Manuka honey on dry skin or eczema. Apply a calming oil serum on dry skin. Take short showers or baths to keep your skin hydrated. Use a gentle cleanser. Apply a moisturizer as soon as you finish showering or bathing. Resist the urge to scratch or itch the eczema. Wear clothing made of breathable materials. Go to your dermatologist if your skin does not improve within 2 to 3 weeks.

Okay, so you can't agree on anything. Pick one thing you want to do and combine it with something your friend wants to do. Say you want to watch a movie and your friend wants to make a new game,so, what you can do is you can make the game while watching a movie or make the game and then watch a movie about game maker (or whatever you want to). Maybe there's something in your favorite song that will inspire you. This may seem like an odd idea, but try it! Try a song that describes something familiar to you, and work from there This can turn into a calorie-laden habit, but cook something with your friend. Then, work off the extra calories in a workout. Eating when you're bored isn't a bad habit if you work it off, especially if you eat healthy food. But if you're going to exercise, make sure to hydrate properly before, and you can turn the exercise into a game! Bike-race your friend, or just run and race your friend. Don't get carried away here. If you're in a crowded place, this is perfect. Dare your friend to go up to a stranger and ask if he or she would like your leftover lemonade, for example. If you're at school, a perfect way to make lunch more interesting is to dare a couple friends to sit at a different table, with a few or their enemies or the opposite gender, and act natural about it. First, pick a good song, then pick your moves, and last, create your costume. Then pick a date to perform your dance routine and practice it daily!

Summary: Compromise. Listen to music. Eat. Dare. Create a dance routine with a friend.

Bleach, and especially vinegar, do well to break up the tars and resins in cigarette smoke. The smell of bleach and vinegar may be off putting at first, but unlike smoke, these odors will dissipate in time. Mix equal parts of white distilled vinegar and warm water to create a cleaning solution. Mix 1/2 cup (115 mL) of chlorine bleach to 1 gallon (4 L) of water to clean surfaces like sinks, showers, bathtubs, countertops, glazed tile, vinyl, and floors. Always rinse surfaces with water thoroughly after cleaning, before use. Do not use bleach on the same surface that you applied the vinegar mixture to. You may need a ladder to reach all the washable surfaces in your house. Don't forget to wash down interiors of closets and cabinets as well as the walls of the basements, hallways, cupboards, and drawers. Put the vinegar in a spray bottle and wipe it clean with a rag. Follow up by rinsing with water and drying with a clean rag, if the furniture is delicate. Place several drops of lavender, citrus, or rosemary essential oil to offset the smell of the vinegar. If you do not choose to do this, the vinegar smell will dissipate as it deodorizes furniture. Simply wipe them or wash them in mild soap. You may want to remove them from the home until all surfaces are clean and deodorized.
Summary: Use vinegar or diluted bleach to clean non-fabric surfaces. Wash the floors, ceilings, window screens, walls, and other fixtures. Wipe all the wood, plastic, and metal furniture and appliances with distilled white vinegar. Dust or rinse all your knick knacks.