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17 CAR CLEANING TIPS

05/18/2011 Faithann 0

With warmer weather approaching I’m sure there will be more & more of you cleaning & detailing your vehicles, at least this is what I assume! While there are plenty of products out there to do the job, there are some things you may have a …

Quickie Tips

05/10/2011 Faithann 0

Ok so I was clearing out & organizing some of my files (I know I’m shocked too *lol*) & came across a sheet with lots of tips that I found interesting & helpful so I thought I’d share a couple at a time & hope someone else might find them as intere …

Tip Tuesday – Choosing Cherries

02/22/2011 Faithann 0

Choosing Cherries Did you know that February is National Cherry month! There are two main types of cherries, Sweet Cherries which include Royal Anns, Lamberts, Rainier & most popular Bing. The other type would be Sour Cherries which would include Morello & Montmoren …

Remove Crayon Stains On Walls

02/17/2011 Faithann 0

Remove Crayon Stains Have your kids ever decided to use the wall as their personal coloring book? Yeah well I’ve certainly had the “not so happy” surprise to find little doodles here & there. After reminding them they have tons of paper as well as colori …

Questions and answers by real people

07/02/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Do you have a question? I have lots of them. All day long but often there is no one who knows the answer. So, finding Questions and Answers at Question Bin was kinda cool for me. Yeah ther is some crap to wade through, but how about this question for starters?  Is the olecr …

Today’s Tip – not so fresh laundry?

04/01/2010 Alex (Jenn) 3

Add a half (1/2) cup baking soda to your laundry detergent when you wash your next clothing load. It should help neutralize any odors and just generally freshen up your laundry. Today’s tip is sponsored by Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share …

Today’s beauty tip about shaving your legs

03/29/2010 Alex (Jenn) 1

If you like to use shaving cream or lotion to shave your legs, in a pinch, grab your hair conditioner and apply that to your legs. It will work just as well, and leave your legs soft and smooth when you’re done. Today’s tip comes from Tami at Essensu holistic skin …

Tuesday’s Tip – how to snuf a candle

03/16/2010 Alex (Jenn) 4

Use a snuffer to put out candles. It may seem frou-frou, but putting out a candle with a snuffer, instead of blowing out the flame, keeps wax from getting all over the table or on the floor. You may have to seek out a pewter or candle store to find one, though. Or order onli …

Tape for travel sickness?

03/12/2010 Alex (Jenn) 2

Have travel sickness? Put a piece of scotch tape over your belly button and NO MORE car sickness. Seriously; try it – it works. Even if your laughing…it really works! Today’s tip supplied by Morika at Under The New Moon Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post R …

Ink stain smink stain

03/10/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Have a fresh ink stain you want gone? Spray the fresh stain with hair spray then wash! That stain should come right out. Today’s tip supplied by Katharine of Beadwork Gallery Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Share on Linked …

Today’s Tip – baking soda for the disposal

02/28/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Does your sink stink? Pour baking soda down the drain and let set for about 15 minutes. Now, run hot water down the drain and turn on your garbage disposal for a minute!   Today’s tip is sponsored by Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on …

Today’s Tip – Soapy coffee cured by baking soda

02/27/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Tired of soapy coffee? Instead of washing your coffee pot with soap and water,  pour 1 tablespoon baking soda into your coffee pot and add water. Boil, empty, let dry. Today’s tip is sponsored by Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on googl …

Today’s Tip – no more stinky cutting boards

02/26/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Pour baking soda directly and liberally onto your cutting board. Plastic or wooden, doesn’t matter. Use a wet or damp sponge or cloth to scrub the soda into the board. Today’s tip is sponsored by Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on …

Today’s Tip – baking soda for teeth

02/25/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Did you know that you can use plain old baking soda to clean your teeth? Mix about 3 parts soda to 1 part water to make a paste.  Mix in a little bowl, or even in the palm of your hand.  Dip your brush in, brush your teeth and rinse as normal.  Use the same mixture with …

Today’s Tip – Baking soda for everything

02/24/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

This week, you’ll get a daily tip about using baking soda around the home. Today’s tip is one that most everyone will be familiar with. Open a box of baking soda to help absorb any odors in your refridgerator.  Baking soda helps deodorize and neutralize odors. …

Today’s tip – upset stomach?

02/19/2010 Alex (Jenn) 3

Have a sour stomach or a tad of nausea? Chew on a small slice of ginger root (don’t swallow the root though!) and your sour stomach will be gone!  Or…drop 1 drop only of pure peppermint essential oil in an 8oz glass of water and sip slowly. Make sure it’s e …

Tuesday’s Tip – static cling no more

02/16/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Have problems with static cling? Spray your pantyhose with hair spray or rub a small amount of lotion onto your pantyhose.   Today’s tip brought to you by Jenn Flory of Thirty One Gifts! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Sh …

Today’s tip: Nail polish for household chores

02/14/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Clear polish; Not just for finger nails any more! Paint clear polish on a screw before inserting and it supposedly will stay tighter longer.  Think eyeglasses screws, toilet seat screws, DIY furniture assembly screws. Today’s tip is brought to you by The Sassysisters i …