tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48469528591910776282024-03-08T03:08:44.516-08:001001 Uses for AnythingTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-76402237009851051672008-05-20T17:36:00.000-07:002008-05-20T17:38:29.029-07:00Remove the smell of onion from your handsTo do this simply hold your hands in the smoke of burning paper<br />and the onion smell goes away and then simply wash your hands<br />with soap to get rid of the smoke smell.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-19759578934380018082008-05-20T17:27:00.000-07:002008-05-20T17:32:54.422-07:00Quince as a tasty desertTo make a desert that you will never forget:<br />Bake a quince, cut open while still hot, and spread with sugar and butter.<br />It is a dish that you will never forget.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-18208879526263265332008-05-08T18:50:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:51:58.516-07:00Peanut Butter1. Peanut butter - will get scratches out of CD's! Wipe off with a coffeefilter paper<br /><br />2. Peanut butter will remove ink from the face of dollsTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-4740266167211381812008-05-08T18:45:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:48:27.185-07:00Super Cheap FacialElmer's Glue - paint on your face, allow it to dry, peel off and See the dead skin and blackheads if anyTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-40269516247380031512008-05-08T18:35:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:40:48.491-07:00Pam Cooking Spray1. Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish<br /><br />2. Sticking bicycle chain - Pam no-stick cooking spray<br /><br />3. Pam will also remove paint, and grease from your hands! Keep a can in your garage for your hubbyTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-20286748602100808432008-05-08T18:32:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:45:17.862-07:00Hair ConditionerBeer is a great hair conditioner.<br />Letting mayonaisse soak in your hair will also have the same effect.<br />It will also kill lice.<br />Cool Whip is a great conditioner as well.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-16117696322839289852008-05-08T18:28:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:32:20.612-07:00Kool Aid1. Kool aid to clean dishwasher pipes. Just put in the detergent sectionand run a cycle, it will also clean a toilet. (Wow, and we drink this stuff)<br /><br />2. Kool Aid can be used as a dye in paint also Kool Aid in Dannon plain yogurt as a finger paint, your kids will love it and it won't hurt them ifthey eat it!Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-77037088093456224852008-04-20T13:44:00.000-07:002008-04-20T13:47:43.944-07:00What can onions do for you?For trouble with sleeping a raw onion eaten before retiring has been found to have beneficial properties.<br />This belief goes back several centuries.<br /><br />Onion syrup is supposed to be the best treatment for severe colds. Peel and slice an onion, sift sugar over it and let it stand in a warm place until the sugar draws the juice out. Take a teaspoon as needed.<br /><br />Bathe burns in onion juice. The juice is suppose to take away the heat of scalding with water or oil.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-64526835140376089302008-04-20T13:41:00.000-07:002008-04-20T13:44:09.527-07:00Keeping mint handy and mints healing propertiesTo keep young leaves on spearmint all summer long cut down some advanced stalks every month.<br />New shoots will spring forth.<br /><br />It's has been long held that mint was an herb that was useful for all disorders of the stomach from<br />loss of appetite, and pain, to vomiting.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-49655509324111230332008-04-20T13:38:00.000-07:002008-04-20T13:41:15.932-07:00Use for HyssopHyssop has long been noted for its healing of fresh wounds or cuts by having it's leaves bruised and applied<br />to th wound. A little sugar maybe added to this poultice. I've never tried this but it sounds very interesting.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-18959947040726628062008-03-31T19:16:00.001-07:002008-03-31T19:17:49.310-07:00Eliminate Crayon marksTo remove crayon marks simply put toothpaste (not gel) on a sponge and rub it over the marks.<br />It removes the marks without having to buy a more expensive eraser type product.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-27177916318450266572008-03-31T19:12:00.000-07:002008-03-31T19:15:14.703-07:00Vinegar for odor and mildew controlTo remove airborne odors soak a kitchen rag in vinegar and wave it around the house.<br />Vinegar actually absorbs the odor, not just covering it up.<br /><br />To remove mildew especially the king tat forms around the refrigerator door rub the<br />suspected mildew with vinegar.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-74789095924816344942008-03-31T19:09:00.001-07:002008-03-31T19:12:52.635-07:00Lemon the natural cleanerTo clean you kitchen sinks and countertops:<br />Cut a lemon in half and use the open face as you scrub pad. You can even use salt, borax, or baking soda<br />as an abrasive for hard to remove spots. (Don't use this on stone surfaces as the acid can damage the stone.)<br /><br />To make your garbage disposal smell cleaner run the disposal with lemon peels in it.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-50679211560964970462008-03-26T19:55:00.000-07:002008-03-26T19:58:41.301-07:00Household odor removerTo get rid of cooked fish odor simply do the following:<br />Boil 3 tablespoons of white vinegar in 1 cup of water while<br />your cooking the fish or any item with a strong odor. You can<br />also put out a couple of bowls of vinegar with about a 1/2 in<br />each.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-59736707387875284972008-02-05T19:52:00.000-08:002008-02-05T19:53:35.403-08:00Another Mole RemoverPouring molasses down a mole hole will cause them to pack up and head for better ground. The molasses gums up their fur.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-9389635723320404762008-02-05T19:45:00.000-08:002008-02-05T19:48:20.326-08:00Charring Wood Fence PostsCharring the ends of fence posts before placing in the ground will help prevent decay as the charred wood contains the preservative properties of charcoal.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-5412067447701130812008-02-05T19:40:00.000-08:002008-02-05T19:43:44.224-08:00Lilac NecklaceLilac petals strung with needle and thread make a cute necklace with a wonderful relaxing aroma.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-23273436600488851332008-01-21T17:16:00.000-08:002008-01-21T17:19:36.058-08:00Bunny rabbit deterentsHere are several methods to protect your young trees from bunny rabbits:<br /><br />#1 Mix a teaspoon of asfoetida and a half pail of mud and brush on the branches and stem of your young trees.<br /><br />#2 Aloe mixed in water and sprayed on your plants will keep bunnies from nibbling on them.<br /><br />#3 An age old mixture of lime, water, and cow manure painted on trees with a brush will keep bunnies away.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-82606119696788052322008-01-21T17:01:00.000-08:002008-01-21T17:16:11.897-08:00Weeding on hot windy daysWeeding on a hot windy day is best because the the heat and the wind kill the root in a very short time.<br /><br />Weeds will die more easily in hot weather when sprayed with weed killer.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-10558980482812379262008-01-17T18:40:00.000-08:002008-01-17T18:41:43.768-08:00Several various uses for natural thingswet leaves from burdock plants to sooth sunburns-<br />lemon juice to lighten hair-fresh twigs with shredded ends to brush teeth-<br />the piles of algae that wash up from the lake for mulch (it will stink fora bit though)-<br />dropped antlers for decoration or carving or powdered to rub on your handsand make chopping wood easier-<br />saponin plant for washing-<br />large amount of wood ashes to kill weedy areas or create lye-<br />open pine cones coated with peanut butter and rolled in grains for a birdfeederTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-88836972732388790102008-01-17T18:38:00.000-08:002008-01-17T18:40:01.387-08:00Skunk Scent Neutralizer for pets2 quarts of hydrogen peroxide<br />1 cup baking sodasquirt of liquid dishwashing liquid (not automatic dishwasher)<br />Mix together just prior to use.<br />Wash sprayed area and rinse well.<br /><br />This neutralizes the scent almost on contact.The peroxide might bleach furniture or carpet, so use with caution there.<br /><br />From one of the friendly people at the yahoo group Forage aheadTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-58662084945792482412008-01-13T12:45:00.000-08:002008-01-13T12:47:31.794-08:00Bubble Recipe Secrets1. Adding glycerin to your bubble mix makes bubbles stronger. Glycerin can be found in your local pharmacy.<br /><br />2. Use distilled water instead of tap water. Tap water tends to be "hard" and is not good for making bubbles. If yours is "soft", you have the perfect water for good "bubbleology".<br /><br />3. Prepare your bubble solution in advance and store it overnight in the refrigerator before using it.<br /><br />4. Dry surfaces pop bubbles, so make sure your bubble wand, your hands, and anything your bubble may touch is wet.<br /><br />5. Let the bubble maker soak in the bubble solution a few minutes prior to using.<br /><br />6. Clear any suds or foam from surface of mixture before making bubbles. Don't slosh the wand around in the solution. Suds and foam are "bubble-busters".<br /><br />7. Overcast, cool and humid days are the best weather conditions for blowing bubbles. Avoid hot, dry or windy days, or at least find a shady spot out of the wind.<br /><br />8. "Throw" bubbles, don't blow bubbles. Move your wand in a slow fluid motion.<br />9. Many small bubbles instead of one big one means you are probably blowing too hard.<br /><br />10. Finish your bubble with a quick twist of the wrist to seal it before if flies away.<br /><br />Adults and kids alike can learn these simple techniques to become expert "bubbleologists".<br /><br />Note: Exercise care when children are using bubble mix. It can be very slippery on the ground, and will sting if it gets in the eyes.<br />Copyright 2005 Kids Party Paradise. All Rights Reserved.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-56691068430975539652008-01-13T12:43:00.000-08:002008-01-13T12:45:20.065-08:00Natural Bath RecipesNatural Bath Recipes<br />Bubble Bath, Bath Oil, and Bath Salts Recipes<br /><br />Easy Sea Salt Bath<br />Combine 1 tablespoon of your favorite shower gel and 1 tablespoon natural coarse sea salt. Rub over your entire body, but not your face! Then wash it off in a warm bath or shower. Or you can add the mixture to a warm bath.<br />F<br />izzing Bath Oil Balls<br />1/4 c. baking soda 2 tbsp. citric acid or absorbic acid (powdered vit. C)1 tbsp. Borax powder (for softening)2 tbsp. powdered sugar (for binding)2 tbsp. sweet almond oil1 tsp. Vitamin E oil (preservative)1/4 tsp. fragrance or essential oil<br />Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and stir until well blended. Drizzle in almond oil and stir until mixture is moistened. Add Vit. E oil and fragrance and stir until well mixed. Take teaspoon size globs of mixture and form into ball shapes with fingers. (mixture will be VERY crumbly and fragile , so do the best you can. Add a little bit more of the vit. E. oil if necessary.) Place the balls on a sheet of wax paper and leave alone for 2-3 hours. After 2-3 hrs, reshape balls. Let the balls air-dry and harden for 10 days. Store balls in a closed container to protect from moisture. To use, plop a ball into your bathtub in warm water!<br /><br />Fizzy Bath Crystals<br />8 oz. cornstarch8 oz. citric acid16 oz. baking soda1 tsp. fragrance oil<br />Mix cornstarch and citric acid together thoroughly. Add fragrance oil as desired. Blend in baking soda. Package and label. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup per bath. Enjoy!<br /><br />Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath<br />1 cup oil1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup liquid soap 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract<br />Mix together all the ingredients and pour into a clean bottle with a tight fitting stopper or lid. To use, shake before using. Pour 1/4 cup into the bath under running water. Yields 16 ounces - enough for 8 baths.<br />Fruity Bath Salts<br />3 qt. Epsom salt3 envelopes unflavored Kool-Aid *(without sugar, any flavor of choice)<br />* If layering the bath salts, use three different flavors/colors of drink mix, and mix 1 envelope of Kool-Aid to 1 quart Epsom salt in each of three bowls. Alternate colored layers in a nice container.<br />Otherwise use the same flavor Kool-Aid and mix into the Epsom salt. Pour into a nice container. Either seal with a cork or pour a layer of warm (not hot) paraffin on top of each. Add a raffia bow for a nice gift.<br /><br />Hawaiian Bath Oil<br />1/8 cup canola oil 1/8 cup apricot oil 10 drops mango oil 10 drops coconut oil 10 drops gardenia oil<br />Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Bottle until ready for use. To use: Add to warm running water as you fill your bath tub.<br /><br />Herbal Bath Packets<br />Herbs have natural healing properties. When added to baths, they can soothe and relax and leave you feeling refreshed. This simple recipe will teach you how to prepare these beautiful packets for use in steeping your bath. These make wonderful, thoughtful gifts any time of year!<br />Ingredients:<br />Muslin (purchase at your local crafts store or fabric shop)TwineFresh herbs (Please see list below for recommended herbs and their effects.)Fresh or dried flower petals, optional (these add a lovely scent to the bath)<br />Chamomille - Excellent relaxing bed-time bath.Comfrey - Exhilirating bath for when you want to feel wide- awake.Black Tea - Great for skin irritations, especially burnt skin.Mint - Another excellent bed-time bath that will calm and relax you.Lavender - Soothing, relaxing and smells absolutely wonderful.<br />This recipe is very simple, but one you'll use over and over again. Cut muslin into squares about 6x6 inches. Add a large handful of herbs, or herbs and dried flowers, in the middle of square of fabric. Gather up edges of fabric and twist – tie very securely with a long length of twine, leaving two long pieces of twine.<br />Using the twine, tie the muslin bag of herbs directly under your bath's faucet. The herbs will actually steep as the warm water of your faucet hits it. If you prefer you can use these packets and add them directly to the bath water right away, allowing it to `steep' for some time before you slide into the bathtub. In either case, set the water a little warmer than you usually like it, for you should allow about ten-fifteen minutes of steeping time before you enter the tub, to get the full effects of the steeped herbs.<br />For a special effect, turn off the bathroom lights, light some beautiful candles and put on your favorite relaxing CD. These herbal packets can turn a regular bath into something truly extraordinary!<br />Herbal Bath Salts<br />2 cups sea salt 2 cups baking soda1 cup oatmeal ( finely ground)2 tsp. of your favorite dried finely ground herb mix<br />Place all together in your food processor and mix it up. Use a few tablespoons in warm running bath water and relax and enjoy.<br /><br />Herbal Relaxation Bath<br />1/2 cup fresh or 1/4 cup dried lemon balm1/2 cup fresh or 1/4 cup dried German chamomile blossoms2 cups boiling water<br />Add the herbs to the boiling water. Cover and infuse for 20 minutes. Strain and add to your bathwater.<br />Lavender Milk Bath<br /><br />1 c. powdered milk 2-3 drops lavender essential oil<br />Mix together and add to bath.<br /><br />Lilac Bubble Bath Recipe<br />1 quart (4 cups) distilled water 1 (4oz) bar castille soap (grated or flaked), you can also use 1 cup unscented shampoo as an alternative to the castille soap. 3 ounces liquid glycerin 5 drops lilac fragrant oil<br />Mix all ingredients together. Store in a container. Pour in running water.<br /><br />Milk Bath<br />2 cups non-fat powdered milk1 cup cornstarchFO or EO (fragrance oil or essential oil, a few drops until it's the right scent for you)<br />Mix well, add 1/2 cup to hot bath and oooh la la!<br /><br />Milk and Honey bath<br />Cleopatra's favorite bath - and no wonder! The creaminess of the milk, and the sweet scent and skin-softening effects of the honey make this bath heavenly. You'll never want to leave the tub!<br />1/3 cup honey1/3 cup whole milk or cream<br />Add to hot running water in the bathtub. That's it!<br /><br />Natural Beauty Grain Bath<br />One pound barley One pound branOne pound oatmealOne pound brown riceOne-half pound bay leaves One-half pound dried lavender flowers<br />Boil all of these ingredients in four quarts of rainwater for sixty minutes, then strain the mixture. Use 2 quarts of the liquid for each tub of bathwater. An extra rinse after this herbal bath is unnecessary and would deprive you of some of its benefits. Follow it with a vigorous towel drying.<br /><br />Oatmeal Milk Bath<br />4 parts epsom salts 2 part Sea salt 1 part non fat powdered milk 1 part oatmeal ground to a very fine powder in a food processora few drops of sandlewood and patchouli oils to scent blend it all together, add about 1/3 cup to a tub of nice warm water<br /><br />Ocean Bath Salts<br />1 cup epsom salt 1 cup baking soda 4 drops blue food coloring 3 drops Jasmine fragrant or essential oil 4 drops vanilla 2 tablespoons glycerin<br />Combine dry ingredients, mix well. Add color and scents one at a time. Keep stirring until mixed well. Break up any clumps. Keep mixing until you have a semi fine powder. Add glycerin & mix well.<br /><br />Peachy Creme Bath<br />3 eggs 1/2 cup Yogurt 1/4 cup + 1 ts witch hazel 1/4 cup almond or olive oil 1 3/4 cup whole milk or cream 1 cup Peach or apricot juice<br />Add all ingredients (except the 3/4 cup milk or cream) and blend on low speed until well combined. Add the 3/4 cup milk or cream and stir in gently.<br />Keep in your refrigerator. Shake before use and add about 1/2 cup to your warm bath for a lovely treat.<br />Makes enough for 6 baths. Use within 2 weeks of preparing.<br /><br />Raspberry Vanilla Bubble Bath<br />8 oz. unscented liquid soap 2 oz. distilled water 8 drops vanilla fragrance oil6 drops raspberry fragrance oil 2 drops red food coloring<br />Mix all and pour into a container. Pour a few tablespoons into running bath water for a wonderful bath.<br /><br />Roman Bath Oil<br />1 cup of any fine quality natural oil (the Romans were said to use sesame or olive oil)1 cup of mild baby shampoo or castile liquid soap1/2 tsp. of your favorite fragrance oil<br />Here is a great recipe for a very elegant and luxurious bath oil good for dry skin. Find a clean bottle in which to put the ingredients. Shake vigorously each time before using. Add a couple of tablespoons to a nice warm bath. The shampoo helps break the oil into millions of droplets of oil that cling to the skin and does wonders for dry skin.<br /><br />Simple Honey Bath<br />Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water for a fragrant, silky bath mixture that will really help soften skin.<br />Sore Muscles Bath Soak<br />1/2 cup baking soda1/2 cup dry milk1 cup epsom salt1 cup sea salt<br />Mix all ingredients together in a large ziploc bag<br /><br />Sugar and Spice Bath<br />1/2 C baking soda2 TBSP sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp ground cloves<br />Mix together all ingredients until well blended. To use: Add 2 TBSP of the abth mix to a warm tub of water. Store in clean dry container.<br /><br />Surefire Bath Bombs Recipe<br />1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup citric acid (buy this at your pharmacy or grocery store)1/2 cup cornstarch<br />Sieve dry ingredients until you get a nice smooth blend.<br />Wet ingredients: 2 1/2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil 3/4 Tbsp. water 2 tsp. Fragrance oil or essential oil of your choicefood coloring, just a few drops 1/4 tsp Borax<br />Combine wet ingredients and borax in a jar, cover tightly and shake vigorously. Drizze onto drive ingredients and blend thoroughly. Pack tightly into molds and slide out. Dry overnight.<br /><br />Vanilla Foam Bath Recipe<br />For vanilla fans, this bath is the ideal way to luxuriate in vanilla- scented bubbles! It's easy to make, and creates mounds of vanilla bubbles that smell good, and thanks to the oil in the mixture, it leaves your skin feeling soft.<br />1/4 cup sweet almond or sunflower oil1 c. liquid soap or unscented shampoo1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/4 cup dried milk powder, optional<br />This is a very simple recipe, making it perfect for any crafter! Use a large plastic container to blend the ingredients together thoroughly. (When you're making big batches of this, it's easy to use an old, empty, cleaned out ice cream container with a lid.) Mix well. Pour the combined mixture into a lidded glass jar. Shake very well before each use. To use, simply pour under running water to create bubbles.<br /><br />Vanilla Rose Bubble Bath<br />1/4 cup distilled water2 tablespoons shampoo concentrate { or substitute 1/4 cup unscented shampoo and increase the salt, to 1/2 teaspoon}2 tablespoons rose water1 tablespoon liquid glycerin1/4 teaspoon table salt10 drops vanilla fragrance oil4 drops rose fragrance oil<br />Warm the water and pour into a ceramic or glass bowl. Add the shampoo concentrate and stir with a wire whisk until well blended. Add the rose water, liquid glycerin, salt, and fragrance oils and stir until well mixed. Bottle. Liquid glycerin can be purchased at a drugstore in the first-aid section.... Most of the ingredients in the above recipes can be purchased in either health food stores or major craft stores or herbal shops.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-65299756961609076842008-01-13T12:34:00.000-08:002008-01-13T12:42:09.875-08:00More uses for baking soda than you ever thought possibleUsing Baking Soda for BEAUTY, HAIR & BATH<br /><br />1. Zit Buster! Make a thick paste of baking soda and water and apply to any breakouts. Let it sit overnight and wash off in the morning - it really works.2. Facial Cleanser Sprinkle some baking soda into your hands and use a bit of water to make a paste to clean your face with. It's a gentle scrub that will leave your skin feeling fantastic! (I leave a box in the bathroom for just this reason.)3. Hair Build-Up Remover (Submitted by Carolyn) After a while you have build-up from shampoo. Next time you wash your hair, Use baking soda. the baking soda strips all build-up and leaves the hair soft and "really" clean.<br />Using Baking Soda for Household and CLEANING<br /><br />1. Oven Cleaner Sprinkle baking soda on bottom of oven, and spray with just enough water to slightly dampen. Let sit overnight, and then scrub clean.<br /><br />2. Carpet Freshener Sprinkle over entire carpet area, and then allow to sit for 15-20 minutes. Vaccuum all the baking soda up and the smells will go with it! Great way to replace commercial carpet fresheners.<br /><br />3. Unclog Drains Pour a cup of baking soda down any drain and follow with a few cups of boiling water to keep drains running well. To unclog a tougher clog, try baking soda, followed by a cup of vinegar - let that sit and then flush out with boiling water.<br /><br />4. Powder Cleanser Use baking soda instead of powder cleanser to scrub the tub, toilet, etc. Works great! And it's totally safe to use.<br /><br />5. Scrub Pots Sprinkle into the bottom of pots and let sit and then give a good scrub. Can also make a paste of soda and water if you prefer.<br /><br />6. Garbage Cans Use in garbage cans to reduce odor. Sprinkle generous amount in bottom before replacing garbage bags.<br /><br />7. Add to laundry Helps get clothes REALLY clean, and you can reduce the amount of detergent you use. Great for sensitive skin too, or those with allergies.<br /><br />8. Wash the fridge Use a generous handful of baking soda in a small pail of water and use this to wash out the fridge. Cheaper and more effective than other cleaners, and non-toxic too.<br /><br />9. Add to dish water Add a small handful to your sinkful of soapy water when doing dishes. It makes both your hands and dishes really clean!<br /><br />10. Add to dishwasher A generous handful in the dishwasher will get your dishes extra clean.<br /><br />11. Clean out the dishwasher Run the dishwasher through with baking soda filling both detergent compartments. It will give your dishwasher a thorough cleaning and will help it clean better again.<br /><br />12. Fabric Softener :I use baking soda in the rinse water of my "cold water washables". It gets all the soap out real good and softens the clothes. I do not use a fabric softener with them.<br /><br />13. Scented Carpet Freshener :I use baking soda when I vacuum my carpets..but I add scent. I make candles as a hobby and have plenty of scent oil around. Anybody can go to the local craft store and purchase candle scent. Mix a couple of drops in with about a cup of baking soda..mix well (sometimes I sift) and sprinkle on carpets and vacuum. It scents the whole house!<br /><br />14. Puts out Minor Kitchen Fires : Soda kept near a stove is good in case of a pot fire also, throw baking soda on it and it will snuff it out.<br /><br />15. Scrub Chopping Boards Use baking soda to clean off chopping boards. It's great at removing garlicky and onion smells.<br /><br />16. Clean Plastic Containers Use as a scrub to get out nasty stains from your Tupperware or other plastic storage containers.<br /><br />17. Absorb Fridge Odors Everyone knows this one, but it's because it really works! Put an opened box of baking soda in the fridge and freezer to help absorb nasty fridge odors.<br /><br />18. Shine Toasters (Submitted by Jude) Sprinkle baking soda on damp cloth (a mild abrasive) and shine the outside of that toaster, toaster oven, etc.<br /><br />19. Clean Coated Pans (Submitted by Jude) Sprinkle baking soda on damp cloth (a mild abrasive) and use to remove brown grease spots from pots and pans - great for those coated pans.<br /><br />20. Cleaning Tea Stains (Submitted by Mary Lou) Baking soda is the best for cleaning tea stains out of plastic pitchers.<br /><br />21. Grease Remover (Submitted by Mary Lou) Baking soda is the best for cleaning grease off your stove top and out of greasy dishes.<br /><br />22. Add to dishwasher AND good for pipes (Submitted by Mary Lou) When added to your dish water it makes more suds and good for cleaning the pipes out when it goes into septic or sewer system.<br /><br />23. Cleans RV Exteriors: Sprinkle some baking soda onto a damp cloth and use to gently remove black streaks from the outside of RVs or cars.<br />Using Baking Soda for PETS<br /><br />24. Kitty Litter Sprinkle generous amount of baking soda on litter once you've cleaned the litter out. This is the best way to help remove odors from this smelly area, and it won't bother your cats either.<br /><br />25. Cleans aquariums (Submitted by Connie) Baking soda is a good cleaner for the fish tank removes the dirt, and doesn't scratch the glass.<br /><br />26. Diaper Pail Sprinkle generously to remove odors and to clean out stinky diaper pails.<br /><br />27. Natural Deodorant Sprinkle or pat on pure baking soda on your armpits for a natural deodorant.<br /><br />28. Stinky Shoe Remedy Sprinkle generous amount into sneakers or other shoes to help absorb odors.<br /><br />29. Cold Sore Remedy Make a thick paste of baking soda and water and apply to cold sores at least two times a day.<br /><br />30. Remove Splinters Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply to the bottom of a bandage, and apply that overnight. In the morning, the splinter should be much easier to remove.<br /><br />31. Toothpaste Again, make a thick paste and apply to your toothbrush and use as you would any other toothpaste. It's a great non-fluoride option.<br /><br />32. In the Bath Great for sensitive skin - sprinkle about a half cup of baking soda into lukewarm water while your bath water is running.<br /><br />33. Antacid Use about a teaspoon in a small cup of water and drink to help reduce acid.<br /><br />34. Mosquito Bites: Heres something I tried out this summer that worked really well. We had been outside alot and I had gotten a lot of misquito bites on my legs that were itching reallly badly. Mix a thick paste of baking soda and water and apply to the bites (helps if you haven't scratched them yet. In about 1 minute the itching stops and in about one hour the redness and swelling have gone away!! It was wonderful, and I used this remedy the rest of the summer with great results.<br /><br />35. Once a Month Plaque Remover: I also use a baking soda tooth scrub once a month. It really cleans the plaque off your teeth.<br /><br />36. Treats Burns: On your list of baking soda tips, you didn't put that it is good for burns.. For example: I had a neighbour come over with a bad deep frying grease burn to his whole hand. I told him to put his hand over the sink. I had made up a liquid paste of baking soda and water, fairly thick and poured it over the hand. I said this will hurt just for the initial time I put it on, then will be ok. I then wrapped it in gauze to protect it and to keep the soda from going all over. He went to Hospital emergency and they checked it saying, who ever did this did the right thing. They just regauzed it. He came and showed me that there was no blistering and no scar later.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846952859191077628.post-11458468182091802722008-01-13T12:30:00.000-08:002008-01-13T12:33:21.323-08:00Homemade Cosmetics RecipesAloe Vera Lip Gloss<br />1 tsp. aloe vera gel1/2 tsp. coconut oil1 tsp. petroleum jelly<br />Mix together in glass bowl and heat for 1 to 2 minutes on high in the microwave will yield about 1/2 ounce.<br /><br />Apricot Citrus Lip Balm<br />1 t Beeswax (5 ml) 1 t Apricot kernel oil (5 ml)1 t Calendula oil (5 ml)Few drops essential oil of Lemon or orange<br />1. Melt the beeswax. Add the apricot and calendula oils, stirring constantly.2. Remove from the heat while stirring and when partly cooled, add the essential oils.3. Store in a small glass pot or jar.<br /><br />Fairy Dust Glitter Gel<br />1/4 cup aloe vera gel1 teaspoon glycerin1/4 teaspoon fine polyester glitter (any color, available at most craft stores)5 drops any fragrance oil (optional)<br />Mix aloe and the glycerin in a small bowl. Stir in the polyester glitter, optional fragrance and optional color.<br /><br />Honey Lime Lip Gloss<br />7-8 tsp. sweet almond oil2 tsp. beeswaxVitamin E capsule1 tsp. honey5 drops lime flavoring or essential oilSmall container with lidMiscellaneous items: microwave- safe bowl, microwave, straight pin, wire whisk, spoon<br />1 Melt the oil and beeswax in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.2 Remove the mixture from the microwave. Pierce the vitamin E capsule with the straight pin and whisk the contents of the capsule, honey, and flavoring into the mixture until it is set.3 Spoon the finished lip gloss into the small container.<br />Nail Whitener1 denture tablet1 cup warm water<br />Soak fingers (and even toes, if you want!) in mix for 10 minutes. Throw mixture away after use<br /><br />Undereye Circle Lightener<br />To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream.<br /><br />Vanilla Lip Gloss<br />1 1/2 Tablespoon Petroleum Jelly (or UN-petroleum jelly at health food stores) 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel 1 teaspoons sweet almond oil 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla double boiler or microwave<br />Heat this gently over a double boiler for a few minutes, until well combined and warmed through. Or, put in a microwave-safe plastic or glass dish and heat on low heat for a minute, stir, and heat for another 20 seconds and stir again. If you're just doing a single recipe, this is all you'll need to heat the mixture before bottling. If you're making large quantities, microwave for a little longer.<br />Spoon or pour the vanilla lip gloss mixture into tiny glass or plastic containers and store in the fridge to harden slightly.Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187769081287363425noreply@blogger.com1