If you can avoid putting chemicals on your head, I recommend you do it! So then how do you deal with lice? Try these ideas from Rainbow Riders Trading Post:

“Lice can be killed quickly, easily, cheaply and safely with mayonnaise. Simply get a new jar of mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip) from your kitchen shelf or at the grocery store. (Don’t grab one from the refrigerator, as it will be way too cold.) Grab a handful (or several) and cover all of your child’s hair, being sure to get behind the ears and down the neck a little. You can cover this with a plastic shower cap to keep the mayonnaise from dripping or getting onto your furniture. Leave the mayonnaise on for two hours to smother the lice and developed eggs. Then, remove the shower cap and throw it away, both of you wash your hands good with soap, and shampoo the hair thoroughly. It may take two or more shampoos to get the hair clean."

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Really? Garlic? I know—I thought the same thing. I was so misguided. Your clove’s possibilities are endless!

Use garlic:

To Treat Acne

“It has blood cleansing and antibiotic properties that can be effective against acne and other skin ailments.”

To Repel Mosquitoes

“It’s not clear why they can’t stand it but it is said that the plant’s compounds are harmful to mosquitoes, so they have evolved to avoid them.”

As a Garden Pesticide

“Many commercial pesticides are harmful to the environment. Garlic though is all-natural but it can be as effective as any of these commercial variants. Simply mix garlic cloves and extracts with pepper and a bit of soap to make your own garlic pesticide.”

To Protect Your Pets

“Garlic not only repels mosquitoes, but it also repels ticks, fleas and other parasites.”

As Glue

“Take the cloves out and crush them. Garlic glue can be made by rubbing garlic juices on paper or glass. Adhesives made of garlic have been used to repair glass in China.”

*Visit the source to read five more unusual uses for garlic.

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Making your own bath salts is so easy you could do it with your eyes closed (though I recommend keeping them open). All you need is:

Epson Salt–2 tbsp (available at most drug stores)
Sea Salt–1 tbsp
Baking Soda–3 tbsp
Essential Oils–16 drops
Jar–4 oz

Visit The Idea Queen Tips and News for full instructions.

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Duct tape is a magical tool you can use to do just about anything—make a wallet, create a costume, temporarily hem your pants…Here’s another one that’s a little stranger, but nonetheless true:

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