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Today’s Tip: Vinegar For Clothing Stains
Friday, 3 Sep, 2010 – 8:38 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Vinegar For Clothing Stains

Remove clothing stains including deodorant, tomato sauce, ketchup and mustard stains with white vinegar. Spray vinegar on clothes directly or dilute with water if necessary.
“Why tell animals living in the water to drink?” –West African …

Today’s Tip: Polish Copper With Lemon
Thursday, 2 Sep, 2010 – 7:01 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Polish Copper With Lemon

Instead of using dreadful smelling toxic cleaners to deal with your copper items use a halved lemon dipped in baking powder or salt. Rub the salted lemon on the affected area, let sit for five …

Today’s Tip: Witch Hazel & Apple Toner
Wednesday, 1 Sep, 2010 – 7:00 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Witch Hazel & Apple Toner

Make a witch hazel and apple toner to clean and refresh the skin. Core and chop one unpeeled apple into small pieces and place the pieces in a small saucepan with 3/4 cup of water. …

Today’s Tip: Chamomile Tea Mouth Rinse
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 8:34 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Chamomile Tea Mouth Rinse

Chamomile and calendula flower teas can be drunk to reduce gum inflammation and kill bacteria and can also be used as rinses. Green tea also helps improve gum health.
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether …

Today’s Tip: Citrus Mouthwash
Monday, 30 Aug, 2010 – 8:56 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Citrus Mouthwash

Make your own mouthwash that freshens breath, brightens teeth and kills bacteria. Mix 3/4 cup chilled seltzer, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/8 cup hydrogen peroxide and three one inch strips of lemon peel …

Today’s Tip: Natural Color Enchancing Rinse
Sunday, 29 Aug, 2010 – 8:45 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Natural Color Enchancing Rinse

The sun, chlorine and salt water can bleach hair pigment; keep hair color intact with a natural tea bag rinse. Use two peppermint tea bags and two tea bags depending on hair color: chamomile for …

Today’s Tip: Clean Up Grease With Lemon
Saturday, 28 Aug, 2010 – 16:59 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Clean Up Grease With Lemon

Clean up greasy pans, dirty kitchen counters and nasty stove tops with lemon. Sprinkle some salt on a juiced lemon half to clean spills and messes; wipe up with a clean towel.
“To make the right …

Today’s Tip: Homemade Foot Powder
Friday, 27 Aug, 2010 – 7:46 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Homemade Foot Powder

Make your own minty foot powder that will keep feet dry and smelling fresh. Combine 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup baking soda, 4 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and 4 drops of peppermint essential oil …

Today’s Tip: Cheap Pancreas Detoxification
Thursday, 26 Aug, 2010 – 8:49 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Cheap Pancreas Detoxification

For a cheap and easy way to detoxify the pancreas soak 1 pound of dried apricots in fresh pineapple juice. The following morning put the mixture in a blender with more fresh pineapple juice. Drink …

Today’s Tip: Soften Skin With Coconut Milk
Wednesday, 25 Aug, 2010 – 8:49 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Soften Skin With Coconut Milk

Use coconut milk as lotion for soft, yummy smelling skin. Canned milk works for those with less frequent access to coconut trees.
“It is as hard to see one’s self as to look backward without turning …