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Household Items:Beauty & Cosmetics
Use Cotton Balls for Emergency Perfume
Posted at 00:30, 22/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
You can’t always fit a perfume bottle in your purse for touchups throughout the night, but that doesn’t mean you need to rock your own musk once your favourite scent fades.
Stop Hair Dye Runs with Petroleum Jelly
Posted at 18:50, 09/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
I can speak from personal experience about the horrors of a dye job gone wrong. Once I let my boyfriend dye my hair red. It took weeks to remove the crimson stains on my forehead. Don’t let it happen to you!
Soothe Your Achy Back with Mustard
Posted at 23:41, 07/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
After seven yoga classes in five days I am sore everywhere. I’ve tried heating pads and muscle creams, and though they’ve helped a little, nothing has soothed my achy back. Tonight I’ll try this idea from Lifehackery.
Apply Cereal to Chapped Hands
Posted at 00:22, 31/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Wheaties may be the breakfast of champions, but Cheerios is the breakfast of cold people.
Make Soap in Your Microwave with Coffee Grinds
Posted at 00:46, 31/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Do you exfoliate regularly? You should! It removes dead cells and keeps your skin glowing.
How to Recycle Absolutely Anything
Posted at 19:19, 18/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Yesterday’s MyThings blog was all about recycling for cash. Great minds think alike; Real Simple created a similar list with eight pages of ideas, including...
Use Vaseline to Make Perfume Last Longer
Posted at 21:56, 18/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
The more often you need to apply perfume, the more frequently you need to buy it. Save your money by making the scent last longer.
How to Turn Bacon Grease into Soap
Posted at 22:07, 10/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
If you’re a vegan this tip isn’t for you. Meat eaters, read on!
The Best Homemade Solutions to Clean Makeup Brushes
Posted at 23:39, 10/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
I generally put my makeup brushes in the sink with shampoo once every couple of weeks. Tipnut suggests 7 ideas that sound a little smarter, including...
Remove Gum from Hair with Ice or Peanut Butter
Posted at 01:02, 10/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
I’d heard of the peanut butter trick before, but the ice idea is new to me. Associated Content contributor C. O. outlines both methods for gum removal.
How to Make Your Own Bath Bombs
Posted at 18:46, 05/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
A bath bomb is a chalk-like ball that fizzes in water, creating an aromatic moisturizer. They can be a little pricey in stores, but they’re surprisingly simple to make at home.
How to Choose a Hair Colour that Suits You
Posted at 21:47, 04/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Most women I know can’t even remember their natural colour. I say there’s nothing wrong with changing things up so long as you choose flattering shades.
How to Keep Hair Static-Free This Winter
Posted at 00:10, 05/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Hair loses its moisture a little in the winter-time, but that doesn’t mean you have to deal with brittle, static-y hair.
How to Make Your Own Toothpaste
Posted at 22:32, 03/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Any time you can avoid buying plastic containers you’re helping the environment. Those tubes end up in landfills, and fluoride isn’t great for our water sources.
Member Tip: Use Ketchup on Hair Turned Green from the Pool
Posted at 17:29, 02/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Winter approaches—no matter how much we kick and scream. The season brings colds, sludge, and sweaters. And for the lucky ones, occasional laps in a heated indoor pool. If you find your blond hair greened from chlorine, here’s what you need to do.
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