6 years ago
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
How many of these did you know about?
A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then
slide a
knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
(hmmmmmm)
============================================
Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps
them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs
to.
============================================
For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and
put
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They
won't
refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
============================================
To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the
freezer for
a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside
down. The
wax will fall out.
==================! ======== =======================
Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag,
dipped
in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease
that is!).
============================================
Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
=============================================
Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a
pair of
scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to
throw
away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that
this would
be much more economical. Now a box of SO.S pads last me
indefinitely!
In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this
way!
=============================================
Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little
hydrogen
peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood.
Works
every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
=============================================
Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal
for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the
streaks.
Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't
wash windows
on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably
streak.
============================================
Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a
lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
============================================
Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes
will
smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this
with towels
and linen.
=============================================
Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at
least 3
hours prior to burning.
=============================================
To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and
add the
flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust
and dirt
and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a
charm!
=============================================
To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a
drop or
two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and
bring to
a boil on stove top.
==============================================
Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
=============================================
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator
and it will
keep for weeks.
=============================================
&n bsp; When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help
bring out the
corn's natural sweetness
.=============================================
Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on
your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.
=============================================
Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes
for future
use in casseroles and sauces ……… Left over wine?
What's that? :)
=============================================
To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the
area
and you will experience instant relief.
=============================================
Ants, ants, ants ! everywhe re … Well, they are said to never
cross a chalk
line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or
wherever ants
tend to march. See for yourself.
============================================
Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and
better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
============================================
When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before
resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the
splinter, and
then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly
and easily.
=====================================
Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer……..
Clean a toilet.
Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and
flush.
The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.
============================================
Clean a vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill
with water
and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
============================================
Polish jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse
the
jewelry for two minutes.
=============================================
Clean a thermos bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets,
and let soak
for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
=============================================
Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets
down the
drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few
minutes,
and then run the hot water.
=============================================
Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and some
not-so-timely)
information on to a friend! I just did.
Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?
slide a
knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
(hmmmmmm)
============================================
Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps
them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs
to.
============================================
For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and
put
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They
won't
refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
============================================
To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the
freezer for
a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside
down. The
wax will fall out.
==================! ======== =======================
Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag,
dipped
in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease
that is!).
============================================
Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
=============================================
Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a
pair of
scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to
throw
away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that
this would
be much more economical. Now a box of SO.S pads last me
indefinitely!
In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this
way!
=============================================
Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little
hydrogen
peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood.
Works
every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
=============================================
Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal
for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the
streaks.
Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't
wash windows
on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably
streak.
============================================
Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a
lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
============================================
Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes
will
smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this
with towels
and linen.
=============================================
Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at
least 3
hours prior to burning.
=============================================
To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and
add the
flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust
and dirt
and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a
charm!
=============================================
To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a
drop or
two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and
bring to
a boil on stove top.
==============================================
Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
=============================================
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator
and it will
keep for weeks.
=============================================
&n bsp; When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help
bring out the
corn's natural sweetness
.=============================================
Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on
your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.
=============================================
Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes
for future
use in casseroles and sauces ……… Left over wine?
What's that? :)
=============================================
To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the
area
and you will experience instant relief.
=============================================
Ants, ants, ants ! everywhe re … Well, they are said to never
cross a chalk
line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or
wherever ants
tend to march. See for yourself.
============================================
Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and
better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
============================================
When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before
resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the
splinter, and
then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly
and easily.
=====================================
Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer……..
Clean a toilet.
Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and
flush.
The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.
============================================
Clean a vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill
with water
and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
============================================
Polish jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse
the
jewelry for two minutes.
=============================================
Clean a thermos bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets,
and let soak
for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
=============================================
Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets
down the
drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few
minutes,
and then run the hot water.
=============================================
Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and some
not-so-timely)
information on to a friend! I just did.
Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?
Monday, January 12, 2009
Latest addition to my most desirable things I own
Latest addition to my most desirable things I own
gifted to me by my dear friend Aasif.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Uses of Feni
Feni - the state drink of Goa has medicinal properties. This I came to know for the first time in my life while on a trip to Ancestral Goa - A theme park been built in Loutolim also called 'big foot'. The largest known laterite sculpture of Mirabai is present in this theme park.
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