Awareness of the outside world. Watched Flintstones Christmas Carol over the weekend. Retellings fascinate me. My inner traditional curmudgeon wanted to declare it Not! Yet! Christmas! My practical side acknowledged that this particular ship has not only sailed but has fallen off the edge of the world. At least it was November.
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Added to glove stash.
This year, I will attempt to wear gloves more often. Even when I think I might not need them. My fingers have already started to crack. It’s gonna be long winter with constantly sore finger tips.
So, step one. Have multiple pairs. Usually I have one pair that I keep track of. If I have several then perhaps I will always a pair to hand, so to speak.
Also will try to be more consistent about keeping them on. I have a tendency to pull off my gloves to do just about anything. Learn to be more dexterous with gloves. If I take them off, to water for example, put them back on after. At least one pair has phone compatible tips.
Did you know you can use your nose to click on a phone screen? People laugh at you, but it works.
People gloves are horsekeeping. Horses are the main reason I have winter chores. I am not an athlete who chose riding. I am an indoor cat who likes horses enough to haul myself off the couch.
I know about lotion with night gloves. I know about super glue. Open to other tips for winter dry skin, particularly hands.
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
Hydrate. It’s a cliche but, like so many others, it is true.
I have found that it actually makes a difference.
The more frequent potty breaks are annoying but my fingers don’t crack.
Joan
Added to my daily list. Thx.
Super glue?
Seals the crack so it doesn’t hurt when you bang the finger & gives the crack a chance to heal.
Ahh.
Ahh, there is someone else who gets cracked fingers in winter.
“I mean to” take better care of my hands and fingers.
Good luck this winter.
MM
They’re just the worst, right? Pain out of all proportion to the size. Good luck to you this winter, as well.