Have a headache/migraine? Submerge your feet and hands in hot/warm water and put a bag of frozen peas at the base of your skull. The heat on your extremities pulls the blood from your head relieving some/all of your headache.
Showerhead Cleaner
1/3 cup baking soda 1 cup white vinegar 1 plastic bag 1 large bag twisty tie Let sit several hours or overnight.
Nail Polish Dryer
Spray PAM on wet nails, wipe it off, they're completely dry! - from Real Simple magazine
Sassy Water
(helps belly fat) 1 medium cucumber 1 lemon 10-12 mint leaves
Steep overnight in fridge and drink every day
DIY Fragrance
Tie showerheads with fresh sprigs of Eucalyptus. When you take a hot bath or shower, the steam makes the fragrance amazing.
Sore Throat Remedy
Sore throat remedy: Lemon and raw honey; let sit in refrigerator until lemon and rind break down into marmalade like mixture. Put in cup and add hot water. Drink & feel better
DIY Splinter Remover
Pour a small amount of white glue on the splinter area. Let it dry completely and peel it off. The splinter will come out as you remove the glue.
DIY Ointment Tube
Single use ointment/lotion/etc. put it in a straw. Heat your pliers and seal it shut. Hole punch and throw on a key chain inside your first aid kit/ toiletry bag/purse/backpack. Great for camping, hiking, or traveling.
*tip*
When you are sick - rubber band an empty tissue box to a full one - use empty box for used tissues
DIY Scrub Cloth
Stitch the edges of two washcloths for double-duty bath accessories -- a small bag for soap and the perfect scrub cloth.
DIY Pedicure
Mix 1/4 c Listerine (preferably the blue) 1/4 c vinegar 1/2 c of warm water Soak feet for 10 minutes and when you take them out the dead skin will practically wipe off.
DIY Exfoliate
Combine granulated sugar or sea salt with a little water, honey or your favorite body oil to form a paste.
