Hack for shopping for clothes online

Afraid of buying a product online thinking that its looks and feel might not suite you.Well here is a simple hack which I can give you if you don't know it already ....
Go to the nearest mall and try on a garment or a footwear which suites you best.Then search for the product with its barcode ,which you will find in the price tag,in any online shopping site with your phone.Apply some coupon codes and you will get the same product at a cheaper price

How to save your fingers when they are near frostbite

I do not know if this has been posted here or not but quoting from my personal experience, this was the most important life saving hack that happened to me at the spur of the moment. I helped my fingers cheat death!

What do you do in near-frost bite conditions, when your hands start numbing and you cannot even wiggle your fingers? Ans.: Pee on them! Yes, it may appear bull-shit but it is what struck me when I was (almost) about to lose my fingers due to a frost bite attack. And this happened very recently on my solo motorcycle trip to Ladakh. 

Situation: 
I had started pretty early from Karu towards Manali to cover as much bad ground I could in daylight. I was riding alone and by the time I crossed Upshi, it started drizzling. I was covered from head to toe in multiple clothing layers and was wearing a rain coat over my riding jacket but did not adequately cover my hands. All I had were my textile riding gloves. As if the icy rain was not enough, at Talang La it started snowing (moderate). My riding gloves were completely drenched and the searing pain in my fingers increased to such a point that I actually couldn't feel anything on my fingers. Near Talang La, I wished to stop but that is when a horrifying fact hit me - I found that I couldn't move or even wiggle my fingers off the handles. No word/expression can describe the excruciating pain in my hands; when I realized that I may be on the verge of losing finger(s) due to frost bite. It was 6:30 a.m. near the Talang La top and there wan't a soul around. no motorcyclists, cars, nothing. Obviously, other people had the good sense not to start in the icy rain in those dizzying altitudes.

Fightback:
I tried warming my hands on the bike's exhaust but other than burnt skin, I could achieve nothing. Pushed back and without any help, suddenly a flashback of a scene from god-knows-what survival series came to my mind. Somehow, I managed to zip down my jeans and peed on my hands. And voila! It worked like magic. My fingers felt a surge of blood rushing through the veins and I could at least move my fingers albeit very little. Realizing that it was my only chance to save my fingers, I gradually warmed my hands over the motorcycle's exhaust and engine (which were also losing heat very fast!) and after around half an hour of this mind-numbing ordeal, I could finally move my fingers. I couldn't afford to wear wet gloves in that chilled early morning air and therefore I wrapped up my fingers with some duct tape, creating 'wrap-around' gloves for the moment. 

Moment of Truth: 
I believe it was just a matter of seconds between when the idea to pee on my hands struck me and when frost bite could actually set in. After starting to 'feel' motion in my hands, it was like a machine which automatically hums back to life just after an abrupt power outage. I could actually feel the blood slowly flowing in my fingers! It was nothing like I had ever felt before.

I guess I was somewhere around the Superficial Frostbite condition.

Science behind the phenomenon:
As much as I can recall from my basic science classes at school, it must be specific/latent heat/conduction playing its part. You will know that liquids expand more than solids on heating. Moreover, expanding liquids will conduct heat on a wider surface area as compared to a rigid solid due to its fluidity. From what I could understand that instant 'warmth' was all my fingers needed and not high heat focussed at a particular part (me touching the exahust and had burnt my finger). It is for the same reason, putting your hand in hot water scalds a larger area even if the contact is for fraction of a second as compared to touching a hot solid body. It follows that you will be scalded almost immediately by steam than water/solid at the same temperature. 

The specific heat capacity of a material measures how much energy is required to change the temperature of that material. The specific heat capacity of water is 4180 joules per kilogram per kelvin, meaning that it requires 4180 joules of energy to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one kelvin.If a one gram drop of boiling water (at 100°C) falls on skin at a temperature of 35°C then the temperature of the water quickly falls by 65°C. To drop the temperature of one gram of water by 65°C requires a change in energy of 272 joules. Because heat always flows from a hotter body to a colder one* this heat flows into the skin, damaging skin cells as it does.

A Surprising Cure For Insomnia

By Kate Sztabnik

On any given night, I might fall asleep to soft-spoken prattle from a grown man pretending to be a magic purple fairy. Or perhaps I'll drift off as a ponytailed blonde role-plays an outer-space travel agent selling me intergalactic vacation packages. Either way, as my iPhone rests beside me on my pillow, I'll feel a relaxing, slow-moving tingling sensation in my scalp—say, when the pink-eyeshadowed travel agent leans in, purses her lips, and asks me, in a gentle, enunciated whisper, "Are you looking to go exo- or stay inner solar?" Before I have time to contemplate the weirdness of her request, I'll be drooling.

Before you peg me as some sort of Internet fetish enthusiast, let me explain. Last winter, during a particularly exhausting stretch at work, I'd flop into bed just as the death metal singer at the bar downstairs from my apartment commenced his guttural screaming. I tried all the sleep-inducing tricks I could think of: dim lights, calming hot tea, a noise machine that sounded like an army of jabbering crickets. But no amount of Celestial Seasonings could lull me into slumber. Then one night I decided to search online for relaxation videos. This produced sterile waterfalls, classical music—and Ilse. Pretty, with no makeup and charmingly crooked teeth, Ilse breathed her channel's name in a soft Dutch accent—"The Waaaterwhissspers Ilse"—and a tickly feeling spread through my scalp, a burst of prickly warmth followed by a sense of deep relaxation. She leaned into the camera, pretending to examine my pores and give me a facial. Whoa, sister, I thought. But then something even stranger happened. My arm went slack; I was snoring within minutes.

I soon learned that Ilse is part of a vast online "whisper community." Her videos are labeled ASMR, short for autonomous sensory meridian response. This is the term that self-professed "tingleheads" use to describe what I felt when Ilse "cleansed" my forehead with a cotton pad, making a soft scratching sound into her microphone. And the sensation I felt when, the next night, I stumbled upon Ashlie, who softly narrated her actions as she brushed a friend's hair. Ashlie's video was 22 minutes long, but I was conscious for only the first two.

It seems that not everyone can experience ASMRs. But for those of us who feel them (the videos have racked up millions of views on YouTube), it matters little that science has yet to find a biological explanation or even affirm that they exist. For me, discovering ASMR put a name to a sensation I'd experienced occasionally throughout my life without ever knowing why. Everyone has different triggers. I've learned that mine include whispers, accents, crinkling candy wrappers, gentle handling of valuable objects, and spa role-play. While I sometimes feel sheepish clicking on these low-budget, banal, slightly perverse sleep aids, the feeling -- fuzzy-tipped, hypnotic, like a soft rainforest shower straight to the skull -- soon erases every thought in my mind.

20 Handy Tips for Using Lemons!

20 Handy Tips for Using Lemons!

 

The lemon is a citrus with a great aroma, that blends wonderfully with food and drink, but also has many other uses, thanks to its antibacterial effect. The lemon is rich in vitamin C. It is considered a strong anti-oxidant and contains 5% acid, which makes him a very useful tool.

 

So we know it's useful, but do we know how to utilize this potential? For that reason, we have collected 20 of the best things to do with a lemon, besides cooking with it!

 

1. Ant Repellant - Pour some lemon juice around any infested areas to keep them at bay!

 

2. Air freshener - An equal amount of water and lemon juice, placed in a air freshener, will supply your house with a nice fresh scent.

 

3. A clean tub - An equal amount of water and lemon juice can also be a very effective cleaning supply against mildew and fungus accumulating on the sides of your tub and/or shower.

 

4. Disinfectant - A small amount of lemon juice can be a great companion to vinegar as a cleaning supply, and can help neutralize the strong smell of the vinegar. It will also greats fortify the disinfection.

 

5. Microwave - Heat up a bowl of water and lemon wedges in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Next, clean the microwave. Those previously hard to remove stains will now be easily removed and the 'food smell' will be neutralized.

 

6. Refrigerator - Storing half a lemon in the fridge will help prevent unpleasant odors.

 

7. Cleaning Chrome / Brass / Copper - Mix lemon juice with drinking soda and dip a clean towlet in it. Wipe down the surfaces thoroughly and then rinse well and wipe down with dry paper to get them to look like new!

 

8. Bathroom - Mix 1/2 a cup of borax powder with a glass of lemon to clean the toilet perfectly and leave it smelling clean and fresh.

 

9. Faucets and sinks - Use half a lemon to remove limescale build up on your sinks and faucets. Rinse well and redo as required.

 

10. To make your laundry whiter, add a 1/2 cup of lemon juice for the washing duration of the machine and hang up the clothes to dry. A teaspoon of lemon juice in the machine during wash will give your fabric a fresher smell.

 

11. Dishes - To remove fat substances on tools, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the dish soap.

 

12. Drainage - A mixture of hot lemon juice and drinking soda can improve your drainage and help unclog it.

 

13. Trash can - If you throw a few lemon peels in the trash, it will help to neutralize the bad odors coming from the rest of the food stuffs.

 

14. Cutting Board - Rub half a lemon on a wooden cutting board, leave it like that for the night and wash it the next day. The lemon juice will help kill bacteria accumulating on the board, and will of course neutralize any bad odors.

 

15. Glass and Mirrors - 4 table spoons of lemon juice mixed with 2 litres of water will make for an effective mixture to clean windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.

 

16. Furniture - 2 parts of olive or cooking oil, add one part of lemon juice to make a wonderful solution for polishing furniture.

 

17. Hair brightening - To brighten your hair, pour some lemon juice on it and sit for an hour in the sun.

 

18. Hair sofetning - Lemon juice mixed with a glass of warm water can be used as a great hair mask. Soak your hair in the liquid for a few minutes and then rinse thoroughly. If you have a sensitive scalp, however, this may not be the solution for you.

 

19. Cuts, stings and skin irritation - dribble a small amount of lemon juice on small cuts, and although it will probably sting a bit, it should help stop the bleeding and disinfect the wound. In addition, applying lemon juice to stings should alleviate the feeling of discomfort and itchiness.

 

20. Removing bad smell from hands - If you were handling something odorous like fish or onions, washing your hands in lemon juice is a great way to get rid of those odors without drying or damaging your skin.

15 Great and Easy Home Tips!

An apple to make tomatoes ripen If you're tired of waiting and would like to make your tomatoes ripe in half the time, put them in a bowl with an apple or two, and cover them with plastic wrap.

Beans for wax fill up the candle house with a layer of raw beans. It's not only a nice decoration, but the beans will also keep the candle steady and capture the wax drops.

Toothpick on scotch tape Mark the end of the scotch tape by rolling it up with a toothpick at the end.

Orange Peel to conserve moisture Keep the moisture and softness of brown sugar and prevent it from become rough lumps by adding a long and narrow orange peeling into the sugar vessel. .

Coffee filter to clean dust Clean dust from the computer and television screen using a coffee filter. You won't even have to get it wet to use it!

Paper cloth to clean the shower doors Remove insistent soap accumulation from the shower's glass doors by spraying a little water on a paper cloth, the kind used for the dryer and cleaning doors.

Eggshells to clean narrow places Use a hard boiled eggshell to clean the hard to reach areas of bottles, jars and vases. Throw a few pieces of shell in the object, add hot water and a little bit of dish soap, and stir it well. The shells will scrape off thathard-to-reach dirt.

Pillow cover to clean the ceiling fan. Slip an old pillow cover on the blades of the ceiling fan and then pull it backwards quickly to draw all the dust and dirt into it, without dropping them all over the floor.

Ginger to deal with pain Calm down blisters and burns by swatting some fresh ginger juice on the aching spot.

Lemon to clean a grater After you've grated soft cheese or other sticky foods, use half a lemon to get rid of the leftovers. Just use the soft side of the lemon on both sides of the grater and you'll see how easily it becomes clean again.

Nail polish to fix a loose button Smear a thin layer of transparent nail polish on the center of the loose button, it will harden and keep it from falling.

Onion to get rid of the scent of mildew Air out the smell of mildew from the basement or the tool shed with onions. Cut an onion in half, put half of it on a plate and leave it in the room for the night. The morning after, the air in the room will be cleaner and you won't even smell the onion!

Vinegar and salt against the smell of onion However, you might be concerned of having that pesky scent of onions on your hands. A combination of vinegar and salt neutralizes the smell of onions. Mix the two materials and pour this on your hands to rub together until the scent is gone. Then wash with soap.

Pumice to clean a sweater Take a rough pumice and gently rub it on any thick sweaters to get rid of little fibers and other junk.

Empty  bottle to stabalise boots Use empty wine bottles to keep tall leather boots stable, so they don't lose their shape in storage.

17 Tricks to Teach Your Body

17 Tricks to Teach Your Body

 

1. If your throat tickles, scratch your ear.

When you were 9, playing your armpit was a cool trick. Now, as an adult, you can still appreciate a good body-based feat, but you're more discriminating. Take that tickle in your throat; it's not worth gagging over. Here's a better way to scratch your itch: "When the nerves in the ear are stimulated, it creates a reflex in the throat that can cause a muscle spasm," says Scott Schaffer, M.D., president of an ear, nose and throat specialty center in Gibbsboro, New Jersey. "This spasm relieves the tickle."

 

2. Experience supersonic hearing!

If you're stuck chatting up a mumbler at a cocktail party, lean in with your right ear. It's better than your left at following the rapid rhythms of speech, according to researchers at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. If, on the other hand, you're trying to identify that song playing softly in the elevator, turn your left ear toward the sound. The left ear is better at picking up music tones.

3. Feel no pain!

German researchers have discovered that coughing during an injection can lessen the pain of the needle stick. According to Taras Usichenko, author of a study on the phenomenon, the trick causes a sudden, temporary rise in pressure in the chest and spinal canal, inhibiting the pain-conducting structures of the spinal cord.

4. Clear your stuffed nose!

Forget Sudafed. An easier, quicker, and cheaper way to relieve sinus pressure is by alternately thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth, then pressing between your eyebrows with one finger. This causes the vomer bone, which runs through the nasal passages to the mouth, to rock back and forth, says Lisa DeStefano, D.O., an assistant professor at the Michigan State University college of osteopathic medicine. The motion loosens congestion; after 20 seconds, you'll feel your sinuses start to drain.

5. Fight fire without water!

Worried those wings will repeat on you tonight? "Sleep on your left side," says Anthony A. Star-poli, M.D., a New York City gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at New York Medical College. Studies have shown that patients who sleep on their left sides are less likely to suffer from acid reflux. The esophagus and stomach connect at an angle. When you sleep on your right, the stomach is higher than the esophagus, allowing food and stomach acid to slide up your throat. When you're on your left, the stomach is lower than the esophagus, so gravity's in your favor.

6. Cure your toothache without opening your mouth!

Just rub ice on the back of your hand, on the V-shaped webbed area between your thumb and index finger. A Canadian study found that this technique reduces toothache pain by as much as 50 percent compared with using no ice. The nerve pathways at the base of that V stimulate an area of the brain that blocks pain signals from the face and hands.

7. Make burns disappear!

When you accidentally singe your finger on the stove, clean the skin and apply light pressure with the finger pads of your unmarred hand. Ice will relieve your pain more quickly, Dr. DeStefano says, but since the natural method brings the burned skin back to a normal temperature, the skin is less likely to blister.

8. Stop the world from spinning!

One too many drinks left you dizzy? Put your hand on something stable. The part of your ear responsible for balance—the cupula—floats in a fluid of the same density as blood. "As alcohol dilutes blood in the cupula, the cupula becomes less dense and rises," says Dr. Schaffer. This confuses your brain. The tactile input from a stable object gives the brain a second opinion, and you feel more in balance. Because the nerves in the hand are so sensitive, this works better than the conventional foot-on-the-floor wisdom.

9. Unstitch your side!

If you're like most people, when you run, you exhale as your right foot hits the ground. This puts downward pressure on your liver (which lives on your right side), which then tugs at the diaphragm and creates a side stitch, according to The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Men. The fix: Exhale as your left foot strikes the ground.

10. Stanch blood with a single finger!

Pinching your nose and leaning back is a great way to stop a nosebleed—if you don't mind choking on your own O positive. A more civil approach: Put some cotton on your upper gums—just behind that small dent below your nose—and press against it, hard. "Most bleeds come from the front of the septum, the cartilage wall that divides the nose," says Peter Desmarais, M.D., an ear, nose, and throat specialist at Entabeni Hospital, in Durban, South Africa. "Pressing here helps stop them."

11. Make your heart stand still!

Trying to quell first-date jitters? Blow on your thumb. The vagus nerve, which governs heart rate, can be controlled through breathing, says Ben Abo, an emergency medical-services specialist at the University of Pittsburgh. It'll get your heart rate back to normal.

12. Thaw your brain!

Too much Chipwich too fast will freeze the brains of lesser men. As for you, press your tongue flat against the roof of your mouth, covering as much as you can. "Since the nerves in the roof of your mouth get extremely cold, your body thinks your brain is freezing, too," says Abo. "In compensating, it overheats, causing an ice-cream headache." The more pressure you apply to the roof of your mouth, the faster your headache will subside.

13. Prevent near-sightedness!

Poor distance vision is rarely caused by genetics, says Anne Barber, O.D., an optometrist in Tacoma, Washington. "It's usually caused by near-point stress." In other words, staring at your computer screen for too long. So flex your way to 20/20 vision. Every few hours during the day, close your eyes, tense your body, take a deep breath, and, after a few seconds, release your breath and muscles at the same time. Tightening and releasing muscles such as the biceps and glutes can trick involuntary muscles—like the eyes—into relaxing as well.

14. Wake the dead!

If your hand falls asleep while you're driving or sitting in an odd position, rock your head from side to side. It'll painlessly banish your pins and needles in less than a minute, says Dr. DeStefano. A tingly hand or arm is often the result of compression in the bundle of nerves in your neck; loosening your neck muscles releases the pressure. Compressed nerves lower in the body govern the feet, so don't let your sleeping dogs lie. Stand up and walk around.

15. Impress your friends!

Next time you're at a party, try this trick: Have a person hold one arm straight out to the side, palm down, and instruct him to maintain this position. Then place two fingers on his wrist and push down. He'll resist. Now have him put one foot on a surface that's a half inch higher (a few magazines) and repeat. This time his arm will fold like a house of cards. By misaligning his hips, you've offset his spine, says Rachel Cosgrove, C.S.C.S., co-owner of Results Fitness, in Santa Clarita, California. Your brain senses that the spine is vulnerable, so it shuts down the body's ability to resist.

16. Breathe underwater!

If you're dying to retrieve that quarter from the bottom of the pool, take several short breaths first—essentially, hyperventilate. When you're underwater, it's not a lack of oxygen that makes you desperate for a breath; it's the buildup of carbon dioxide, which makes your blood acidic, which signals your brain that somethin' ain't right. "When you hyperventilate, the influx of oxygen lowers blood acidity," says Jonathan Armbruster, Ph.D., an associate professor of biology at Auburn University. "This tricks your brain into thinking it has more oxygen." It'll buy you up to 10 seconds.

17. Read minds!

Your own! "If you're giving a speech the next day, review it before falling asleep," says Candi Heimgartner, an instructor of biological sciences at the University of Idaho. Since most memory consolidation happens during sleep, anything you read right before bed is more likely to be encoded as long-term memory.

I Wouldn't Have Thought if That

You can divide and store ground meat in a Ziplock bag. Just break off how much you need and keep the rest in the freezer for later!  If you place a wooden spoon over a pot of boiling water, it won't boil over!  Marshmallows can cure a sore throat. Perfect for kids who don't like medicine. Really? You can run a paper bag through your printer! Take your bananas apart when you get home from the shop. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster... Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mould! (But you can scrape off any mould and still eat the cheese without changes in flavor!) Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom are stronger flavored. Add a teaspoon of water when frying minced beef. It will help pull the grease away from the meat while cooking. Use a (clean) dustpan to fill a container that doesn't fit in the sink. Place a rubber band around an open paint can to wipe your brush on, and keep paint off the side of the can Use a staple remover to save your fingernails when trying to add things to your key ring! How to keep the straw from rising out of your fizzy drink can Use a micro-fibre cloth to prevent frost from forming on the windshield. Use a comb to keep a nail steady for hammering Use a post-it note to catch drilling debris.

 

 

TRICKS WITH CUCUMBERS

TRICKS WITH CUCUMBERS

 

1. Fat busting:

Do you ever wonder why women put cucumbers on

their eyes to relieve puffiness? The photochemical

in cucumbers makes the collagen in your skin tighten,

thus the lack of puffiness. Did you know that you can

rub a cucumber on a problematic spot of cellulite

anywhere on your body to lessen the visibility of it?

Did you also know that it has the same effect on

wrinkles? Wow, it makes purchasing those fifty

dollar creams seem a little silly, doesn’t it? You can

also rub a little bit under your kiddo’s eyes after a

long bout of crying to avoid that puffy

‘I cried for an hour straight’ look.

 

2. Defogger: Do you get annoyed when you get out

of the shower and you have to fight the fog on the mirror?

Who has time for that when the kids will be awake at

any moment? Try rubbing a slice of cucumber on the

mirror before you hop in and not only will you get a

fog-free mirror, but you’ll have a nice smell that will

boost your mood.

 

3. Headaches: If you suffer from headaches from

chasing your babies all day (or pets or your husband),

or had a little too much wine with dinner and want to

avoid a hangover, eat half of a cucumber before bed.

Cucumbers are high in B vitamins, sugar, and

electrolytes, and they replenish the nutrients missing

in your body to help you avoid a hang over or to beat

that headache that’s been threatening to take over.

 

4. WD-40 replacement: Did you know you can get rid

of a squeak by rubbing a cucumber on the hinge?

Wow, now you don’t have to tear your garage apart

looking for that little can with the red straw, and the

baby won’t wake up when you slowly open the nursery

door to check on him.

 

5. Crayon on the walls: Take an unpeeled cucumber

and rub the crayon off of the walls in the event that

your kiddo left you some art. You can also use this

technique to erase a pen mistake.

 

6. Halitosis killer: Take a slice of cucumber and put

it on the roof of your mouth. Hold it there with your

tongue for 30 seconds. The photochemical that you

love for cellulite and puff reduction will also kill the

bacteria that is causing your bad breath.

 

7. Tarnish remover: If you’re finding tarnish on your

stainless steel kitchen faucets and appliances? Rub

it off with a cucumber slice. Not only will it remove

years of tarnish, it will leave it streak free and your

hands will thank you, and your kids won’t be put at

risk from a dangerous chemical.

 

8. Energy booster: If you’re feeling tired in the afternoon,

don’t give Starbucks your five bucks. Instead, grab

a cucumber. There are just enough carbohydrates and

B vitamins to give you a longer-lasting and healthier

boost of energy than soda, coffee, or those health

hazard energy drinks.

 

9. Munchy madness: Did you know that European

trappers ate cucumbers for energy and to keep from

starving to death? If those big burly manly men can

eat a cucumber to keep from starving, you can eat

one as a healthy choice when the munchies hit.

Slice some up and take them in a small plastic

container to the movies if your theater doesn’t offer

healthy alternatives to munching

on butter soaked popcorn.

 

10. Frugal facial: Slice up a cucumber and boil it in a

pot of water. The chemicals inside of the cucumber

will mix with the steam. Remove the pot from heat

and lean over it, letting the steam hit you. Your skin

will be more radiant and healthy, and you will feel

relaxed and rejuvenated.

 

11. Shoe polish: Cut a slice off of your cucumber

and rub it on your shoe. It will not only shine it up,

but it will repel water.

 

12. Pest control: Put three or four slices of cucumber

in a small pie tin and place them in your garden.

The chemicals in the cucumber have a reaction that

pests hate. You won’t smell it, but it will drive them

from your garden all year long. Replace them periodically.

 

13. Sunburn: Sometimes sun block doesn't always

protect your little ones from sunburn. If you have

burnt little kiddos you don’t have any aloe, rub some

cucumber on them. Many doctors even use cucumber

to treat patients with irritated skin and sunburns.

 

14. Blood pressure: Cucumber has been long used

to treat high blood pressure. If you have it, add

cucumbers to your daily diet. There is also ongoing

research into the use of cucumbers for lowering cholesterol.

 

15. Constipation remedy: The seeds of a cucumber

are a diuretic. If you’re constipated, try eating a cucumber.

If you suffer from chronic constipation, add cucumber

to your daily diet

Handy Hints

                                                                     
                                                                     
                                                                     
                                             
 
 


Hint 1: 

Mouthwash fights germs in your mouth, so why not in the 
Rest of the bathroom? Pour 1/4 cup alcohol-based mouthwash 
(the cheap, generic kind) into your toilet and let sit for 
A half-hour. Swish around with a brush, then flush. It will 
Sanitize and deodorize the bowl.

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Hint 2: 

Put baking soda in a salt shaker and keep near your shoes. 
Before putting the shoes away, freshen them up by sprinkling 
Baking soda in them. This is especially effective for 
Sneakers and running shoes.

 

 

Hint 1: A sore throat can be a minor but annoying ailment, 
Don't you agree? Here is an old fashioned sore throat 
Tonic:

- One tablespoon honey, any kind
- One tablespoon vinegar, preferable apple-cider vinegar
- Eight ounces hot water

Mix all ingredients in a mug and sip slowly, but don't let 
It get cold. Use as often as needed.



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Hint 2: This book has man anti-itch remedies that can be made 
Right in your own kitchen. Here is one:

Add two teaspoons olive oil to a large glass of milk for a 
Soothing bath oil. (Please be careful you don't slip in bath)

Hint 1: 

Freshen the air each time you go to the bathroom, with this 
Handy trick. When you get out a new roll of toilet paper, 
Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil in the card-
Board tube of the toilet paper. This will release the scent 
Of the oil each time the paper is used. You can purchase 
Essential oils online and from many grocery stores or specialty 
Markets.

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Hint 2: 

Put two caps full of vanilla extract in a coffee cup, then place it in the oven at 300 degrees for one hour. Within twenty minutes the whole house smells like Heaven. It's actually a common realtor trick. 


Vinegar for Fresh Smelling Laundry
My husband is a runner and his clothes get really smelly. 
They were making all the laundry have an odor. I used several 
Different brands of detergent, but his clothes still had an 
Odor. I finally started adding one cup of household white 
Vinegar to each load of clothes. No more odor! All the 
Clothes come out smelling great and no more sweaty smell 
To my husband's sports clothes
Hint 1: Peel garlic with ease

To make peeling garlic easier, especially if you need a lot, 
Put the individual cloves in a bowl and cover with very hot 
Tap water. Give the mixture a few stires with a whisk, and in 
A couple of minutes, the skins will soften and loosen. This 
Will make them a cinch to slip off.


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Hint 2:

Whether you're feeding a crowd or just your family and don't 
Want bacon that is curled, try this:

Place strips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated400 degree oven until crisps, about 15-20 minutes. Two bonuses: No need to turn the strips and the cleanup is a breeze.



Spray Pans With "No Stick" Spray in Dishwasher
When spraying your baking and frying pans with no stick 
Spray, open your dishwasher door and place the item on it. 
Spray your cooking pans as desired and simply close the 
Dishwasher door. No oily mess to clean off the counters 
And items on your counter in the general area and especially 
Not on the floors making an extreme slipping hazard. 

Close the door and easily clean it all up the next time 
You run your dishwasher through the cycles leaving a shiny 
Clean inside door and no residue to clean while trying to 
Prepare your food saving time, energy and money by not 
Having to purchase as much cleaning supplies. Simple and 
Easy, try it and guaranteed you will use this trick often, 
I know I do! 

Hint 1: I stopped buying plastic wrap because I use to get so frustrated when it would stick to itself. I can't wait to buy some, and try this trick.

Store the box in the freezer, the cold temperature will make it less sticky.

This is a great trick if it really works!

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Hint 2: Spray less cleaner

Spraying less glass cleaner on a window or mirror will make 
Cleaning up faster. Too much spray causes you to work more and is the a big reason for streaks on glass and mirrors. 

Spray directly on to your paper towel or cloth, much more 
Efficient and faster.


If you use liquid Tide to paint designs on your wall, they will dry clear and only show up under blacklight.�€ 
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“Substitute Coca-Cola for water in brownie recipes. The brownies come out yummy and so moist.�€ 
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“Here in Louisiana we have insects called love bugs because they fly while mating. We have trillions of them in the air at a time. When they splatter on your hood and windshield, they are almost impossible to get off.  Unless you remove them immediately, they pit the paint and chrome.  However, if you wet down your car and then rub the dead insects with a wet sheet of Bounce, the love bugs come off.�€ 
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“Spray Pam Cooking Spray to fix a squeaking car door or hard-to-turn can opener. Wipe off the excess oil with a dry cloth.�€ 
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“Clean soap scum and hard-water stains from shower doors and walls by mixing one teaspoon of Downy Fabric Softener in a gallon of water. Use to solution to wipe down the shower doors with a sponge.�€ 
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“Filling a vase of cut flowers with 7-Up or Sprite instead of water makes the flowers last longer and look better.�€ 
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“To remove the stinger and provide immediate relief from a bee sting, simply apply a liberal coat of Preparation H to the area.�€ 
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Safe and Effective Mosquito Repellent
A safe mosquito repellant is 2 ounces of water and 
2 ounces of pure vanilla extract. Put in a spray bottle. 
They "hate" the smell. Make sure you use pure vanilla 
Extract and not imitation vanilla extract. 

10 Things to do with Old Coffee Grounds & Tea Bags

                                                                     
                                                                     
                                                                     
                                             
10 Things to do with 

Old Coffee Grounds & Tea Bags

 

Remove cooking odors:

Both coffee grounds and tea bags are excellent deodorizers

and can work wonders on your hands after chopping stinky

foods like garlic, onions and fish.




Clean your floors:

Looking for an all-natural way to keep wood floors and furniture

shiny and clean? Look no further than your morning cup of tea!




Due to its tannin content, twice-brewed tea is perfect for adding

extra luster to your wooden decor on the cheap. As an added

bonus, you’ll also ditch the cleaning product smell and

still get results you’ll love.




Keep pests away from your garden:

Noticing ants, slugs and other pests hanging around your garden?

Sprinkle coffee grounds around problem areas to keep pests at bay.




Clean your pots & pans:

For squeaky clean pots and pans without the elbow grease, rub 

spent coffee grounds onto dirty cookware using a scouring pad.

The added abrasion will help to remove stuck-on messes 

without harsh chemical cleaners.




Add to houseplants:

Both coffee grounds and tea bags have loads of nutrients that 

help houseplants thrive. Due to high acidic content, coffee grounds

are perfect fertilizer for acid-loving plants such as tomatoes, 

carrots, roses, rhododendrons and azaleas. The antibacterial 

content of tea bags helps to gently clean while wafting away 

odors and perking up your skin – making these common kitchen

leftovers perfect for your next mani-pedi party.

Keep your fridge fresh & clean:




Skip buying baking soda for deodorizing your fridge, and use a

small container filled with coffee grounds instead!




Tie-Die:

You already know a splash of coffee can stain light-colored clothes.

But have you ever thought of using your morning cup to 

create a homemade dye?




Clean your face:

Both coffee and tea are loaded with beneficial properties that 

sooth irritated skin and brighten a dull, tired winter complexion.




Shine your shoes:

We’ve heard of using citrus scraps and even banana peels to 

shine your shoes. But what about the leftovers from your morning cup?

Natural Gnat Killer

Natural Gnat Killer

What you will need:
1 small jar or bowl
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbs water
1 drop of mild liquid dish washing detergent such as Dawn.

Instuctions:
Pour apple cider vinegar into the jar/bowl. Add water then add just one drop of mild liquid dish detergent. Set the mixture in the area where gnats are a problem. The gnats are naturally attracted to the vinegar and the drop of soap kills them.

Amazing Uses Of Beer

Skin Conditioner

Amazing Uses Of Beer - Skin Conditioner



For the unaware, beer can be used as a skin conditioner. No, applying it straight to your body won’t work. Fill up your bath tub with water, empty a bottle of beer, and lounge in it for a good conditioning session. This will soothe your skin and condition it in all the right ways.

Meat Marinate

Amazing Uses Of Beer - Meat Marinate



This one has caught on like wild fire the world over, and beer has suddenly replaced buttermilk as a marinating base. Beer has all the acidic qualities and the right tinge of taste needed to enhance the meat’s flavour, and pouring it all over your barbecue coal makes it even better than it already is!

Polisher

Amazing Uses Of Beer - Polisher



Have loads of flattened beer from last night’s party? Don’t throw it away. Leave it out in the open, completely flatten it out and use it as a solution to polish your furniture. Beeracts as the perfect polisher to make your wooden furniture shine and glisten as good as new. It can also be used to polish your gold jewellery. Beer tends to wash away the layer of dirt and muck that forms over the jewellery effectively.

Fertilizer

Amazing Uses Of Beer - Fertilizer



Beer is a yeast product, which also happens to be a very good fertilizer. Pour the leftover beer into your garden and do your plants some good. It acts as a natural fertilizer without any harmful chemicals, and gives enough oxidants and other vital elements needed for your plants’ nourishment.

Hair Shampoo

Amazing Uses Of Beer - Hair Shampoo



One of the most widely known uses of beer is its hair softening ability. Take your flat beer and pour it over your head while slowly massaging it, like a shampoo, and you’ll find your hair glistening and fluffy in no time. There are beer shampoos available in the market, but we would recommend you to do it the old-school way and stick to your bottled one!

Beer Batter

Amazing Uses Of Beer - Beer Batter


A perfect substitute for your baking powder, add beer to your batter, make a good mixture, and dip the chicken and let it fry! The beer adds its distinctive flavour, and makes for a good crispy crust that we crave for over our fried muchies. Club this with the beer marinate and you very well have a party-winning starter right there!

Cure Stomach-aches

Amazing Uses Of Beer - Cure Stomach-aches



A relatively less-known use, but one of the most important, beer can be used to cure an upset stomach. The alcohol in the beer acts as an anaesthetic to ease the pain and let your body do the repairing without worrying you too much. A word of caution, though, don’t use this in case of gastric problems, it does not help.

All-In-One Magic Bathroom Cleaner

All-In-One Magic Bathroom Cleaner 

You will never buy another store bought cleaner again. This stuff is amazing.
What you need:
-1 Professional Spray Bottle (it is worth the extra $1, trust me!)
-8 oz. Distilled White Vinegar
-4 oz. Lemon Juice
-2 oz. Liquid Soap (I use Dawn)
-2 tsp. Baking Soda
-10 oz water

To Mix:
Funnel in all the ingredients, squeeze out the suds, screw on your cap and go make your bathroom sparkle!

To Use:
Clear the surfaces, use toilet tissue to wipe off any dirt, hair, spilled liquids, ect. Using the lightest spray setting, 
spray down everything- sink, counter, mirror, faucets, tub and the whole toilet, inside and out. I let it sit while I sweep
the floor. I then use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the surfaces from the cleanest to the dirtiest. In our house that
means mirror, faucets, sink, tub/shower and then the toilet. Be sure to rinse out the tub/shower really well so it isn't slippery. 

HOME MADE MOSQUITO REPELLENT

HOME MADE

MOSQUITO REPELLENT

 (ALSO FOR ANTS & FLEAS)

(And free from chemicals that poison the body)

Ingredients:

1/2 litre of alcohol

100 gram of whole cloves

100 ml of baby oil or similar

(almond, sesame, chamomile, lavender, fennel etc)

Preparation:

Leave cloves to marinate in alcohol four days

Stir every morning and evening

After 4 days add the oil

It's now ready to use.

How to use:

Gently rub a few drops into the skin of

the arms and legs.

Observe the mosquitoes fleeing the room.

Repels fleas on pets too.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MAGIC!

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MAGIC!

Ever since I started using Hydrogen Peroxide to get rid o...f armpit stains, to clean cookie sheets, as a miracle cleaner in my kitchen and bathroom, and to make my own “oxi clean”…I ALWAYS have at least one bottle of the stuff under my kitchen sink, under my bathroom sink, AND in the laundry room. This stuff is amazingly versatile!

But it wasn’t until recently, after doing some IN DEPTH research on the subject, that I came to realize what a “miracle substance” hydrogen peroxide really is! It’s safe, it’s readily available, it’s cheap, and best of all, it WORKS! It works for a LOT of stuff!

Hydrogen peroxide should really be called oxygen water, since it is basically the same chemical make up as water but with an extra oxygen atom (H2O2). Because of this it breaks down quickly and harmlessly into oxygen and water.

Some other interesting facts about hydrogen peroxide:

It is found in all living material.
Your white blood cells naturally produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to fight bacteria and infections.
Fruit and vegetables naturally produce hydrogen peroxide. This is one of the reasons why it is so healthy to eat fresh fruit and vegetables.
It is found in massive dosages in the mother’s first milk, called colostrum, and is transferred to the baby to boost their immune system.
It is found in rain water because some of the H20 in the atmosphere receives an additional oxygen atom from the ozone (O3) and this H2O2 makes plants grow faster.
Next to Apple Cider Vinegar, hydrogen peroxide ranks up there as one of the best household remedies.

Besides the obvious (cleansing wounds), did you know that it is probably the best remedy to dissolve ear wax? Brighten dingy floors? Add natural highlights to your hair? Improve your plants root systems? The list goes on and on!

There are SO many uses for this stuff that I’ve started replacing the cap on the hydrogen peroxide bottle with a sprayer because it’s easier and faster to use that way.

I have compiled a rather impressive list of uses for 3% hydrogen peroxide that I hope will have you as thrilled and bewildered as I was!

Wash vegetables and fruits with hydrogen peroxide to remove dirt and pesticides. Add 1/4 cup of H2O2 to a sink of cold water. After washing, rinse thoroughly with cool water.

In the dishwasher, add 2 oz. to your regular detergent for a sanitizing boost. Also, beef up your regular dish soap by adding roughly 2 ounces of 3% H2O2 to the bottle.

Use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash to freshen breath. It kills the bacteria that causes halitosis. Use a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.

Use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a paste for brushing teeth. Helps with early stages of gingivitis as it kills bacteria. Mixed with salt and baking soda, hydrogen peroxide works as a whitening toothpaste.

Soak your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide between uses to keep it clean and prevent the transfer of germs. This is particularly helpful when you or someone in your family has a cold or the flu.

Clean your cutting board and countertop. Let everything bubble for a few minutes, then scrub and rinse clean. (I’ve been using it for this a LOT lately!)

Wipe out your refrigerator and dishwasher. Because it’s non-toxic, it’s great for cleaning places that store food and dishes.

Clean your sponges. Soak them for 10 minutes in a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and warm water in a shallow dish. Rinse the sponges thoroughly afterward.

Remove baked-on crud from pots and pans. Combine hydrogen peroxide with enough baking soda to make a paste, then rub onto the dirty pan and let it sit for a while. Come back later with a scrubby sponge and some warm water, and the baked-on stains will lift right off.

Whiten bathtub grout. First dry the tub thoroughly, then spray it liberally with hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit — it may bubble slightly — for a little while, then come back and scrub the grout with an old toothbrush. You may have to repeat the process a few times.

Clean the toilet bowl. Pour half a cup of hydrogen peroxide into the toilet bowl, let stand for 20 minutes, then scrub clean.

Remove stains from clothing, curtains, and tablecloths. Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a pre-treater for stains — just soak the stain for a little while in 3% hydrogen peroxide before tossing into the laundry. You can also add a cup of peroxide to a regular load of whites to boost brightness. It’s a green alternative to bleach, and works just as well.

Brighten dingy floors. Combine half a cup of hydrogen peroxide with one gallon of hot water, then go to town on your flooring. Because it’s so mild, it’s safe for any floor type, and there’s no need to rinse.

Clean kids’ toys and play areas. Hydrogen peroxide is a safe cleaner to use around kids, or anyone with respiratory problems, because it’s not a lung irritant. Spray toys, toy boxes, doorknobs, and anything else your kids touch on a regular basis.

Help out your plants. To ward off fungus, add a little hydrogen peroxide to your spray bottle the next time you’re spritzing plants.

Add natural highlights to your hair. Dilute the hydrogen peroxide so the solution is 50% peroxide and 50% water. Spray the solution on wet hair to create subtle, natural highlights.

According to alternative therapy practitioners, adding half a bottle of hydrogen peroxide to a warm bath can help detoxify the body. Some are skeptical of this claim, but a bath is always a nice way to relax and the addition of hydrogen peroxide will leave you – and the tub – squeaky clean!

Spray a solution of 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide on leftover salad, drain, cover and refrigerate. This will prevent wilting and better preserve your salad.

Sanitize your kids’ lunch boxes/bags.

Dab hydrogen peroxide on pimples or acne to help clear skin.

Hydrogen peroxide helps to sprout seeds for new plantings. Use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution once a day and spritz the seed every time you re-moisten. You can also use a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 32 parts water to improve your plants’ root system.

Remove yellowing from lace curtains or tablecloths. Fill a sink with cold water and a 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Soak for at least an hour, rinse in cold water and air dry.

Use it to remove ear wax. Use a solution of 3% with olive or almond oil. Add a couple drops of oil first then H2O2. After a few minutes, tilt head to remove solution and wax.

Helps with foot fungus. Spray a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. Or try soaking your feet in a peroxide solution to help soften calluses and corns, and disinfect minor cuts.

Spray down the shower with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria and viruses.

Use 1 pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a gallon of water to clean humidifiers and steamers.

Wash shower curtains with hydrogen peroxide to remove mildew and soap scum. Place curtains in machine with a bath towel and your regular detergent. Add 1 cup full strength 3% hydrogen peroxide to the rinse cycle.

Use for towels that have become musty smelling. 1/2 cup Peroxide and 1/2 cup vinegar let stand for 15 minutes wash as normal. Gets rid of the smell.

Use hydrogen peroxide to control fungi present in aquariums. Don’t worry, it won’t hurt your fish. Use sparingly for this purpose.

De-skunking solution. Combine 1 quart 3% H2O2, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1 teaspoon Dawn dish detergent, 2 quarts warm water.

17 Other uses for Alka Seltzer

17 uses for Alka-Seltzer!!

1. Safely Unclog A Drain
... A great natural solution for unclogging the drain! Just drop four Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain, followed by a cup of white vinegar and allow to stand for about ten minutes. Flush w...ith a pot of boiling water. Doing this on a regular basis can help keep that drain clear. This also works to deodorize the drain.

2. Clean a Toilet In A Hurry
Drop two tablets in the toilet, wait 20 minutes for the citric acid to loosen the grime, scrub and flush. The bowl will be clean, shiny, and deodorized. Handy for a quick clean in case of uninvited, unannounced, surprise guests.

3. An All-Purpose Cleaner
Alka Seltzer can also be a good all around cleaner. Plop three tablets into 8 ounces of warm water. Once the fizzing stops, dip a sponge in the water (or you could fill a spray bottle) and wipe down counters, tiles and tubs. You can even place some in your sink and use as mop water. Just add five tablets to one half gallon of water.

4. Soothe Insect Bites
Drop two tablets in warm water, then soak a cotton ball in the solution. Place on the bite for 30 minutes for relief from the insect bites.

5. Catch a Fish
Fish love bubbles. Break a tablet in half and throw it out near your fishing line, or put a tablet inside your tube jig and cast off. The fish won’t be able to resist the stream of bubbles.

6. Remove Burnt On Food From Bakeware
Drop 5 tablets into a sink full of hot water and let your cookware soak for an hour or so. The burnt food will come off with ease.

7. Whiten and Brighten Your Laundry
To get rid of dingy yellow color on white cotton, soak your whites in a solution of a gallon of warm water and two Alka Seltzer tablets. Then hang your whites in the sun to dry to get rid of any lingering stains.

8. Deodorize the Fridge
For a clean, fresh smelling refrigerator, drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet in a cup of water and leave it in the refrigerator for a half hour. If there is still a smell in the refrigerator, then wash down the inside of the refrigerator with another Alka-Seltzer tablet in water.

9. Clean a Glass Jar, Flower Vase or Thermos
For those difficult to clean vessels with narrow-necks, and hard to reach places, drop two Alka-Seltzer tablets in, add hot water and swish it around until the tablets are dissolved and let it sit for an hour. Rinse, and the glass jar, vase or Thermos will be as clean as new.

10. Restore Stained Plastic Containers
Got spaghetti sauce stains on your plastic containers? Simply fill your container with warm to hot water and depending on the size drop 1-2 tablets into the water. Let sit for 30 minutes and the stains will disappear before your eyes.

11. Polish Your Jewelry
Drop two tablets in a bowl of warm water. Let your jewelry soak for about 20 minutes. It will look new again! (Note: This is not safe for pearls or opals.)

12. Build Rockets For Kids
Entertain little ones by heading outside with an empty film canister, filled halfway with warm water. Drop in half a tablet, snap on the lid and place the canister upside down on the sidewalk or driveway. Take a step back and watch your rocket blast off!

13. Clean Your Coffeemaker
Fill the water chamber of the coffeemaker and then drop in three tablets. When the Alka-Seltzer has dissolved, put the coffeemaker through a brew cycle. This will clean out all the internal components. Run through another plain water cycle before using the machine again for coffee.

14. Help For Nicotine Addiction
If you’re trying to quit smoking Alka-Seltzer can help. Take two tablets three times a day to relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings.

15. Cure Urinary Tract Infections
Showing signs of a urinary infection? Take two tablets in a glass of water as soon as you notice symptoms. Results are almost immediate. Keep in mind that Aspirin is a main ingredient in Alka-Seltzer so those with Aspirin allergies shouldn’t use it.

16. Clean and Deodorize A Cooler
After an outing or trip, add about 1 inch of water to the bottom of your cooler, drop 4 tablets in, and let sit for an hour. After an hour, rinse and dry. All smells will be gone and it will be clean and ready for its next use.

17. Clean Dentures
Drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet into a glass of warm water, and then drop your dentures into the glass for about ten minutes. The citric acid and carbonation will remove the toughest stains from your dentures and other prosthetic dental work. This is an excellent substitute for more expensive denture cleanser products.