Dip a cotton swab into a small amount of lip balm, Vaseline or cooking oil and then wipe it around a stuck zipper. The greasy substance lubricates the zipper and helps it to open.... Read More...
Ingredients 4 ears corn, husked 1½ cups whole milk 3 cloves garlic, divided 1 sprig fresh thyme 3 cups chopped tomatoes 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon butter ¼... Read More...
Use it to clean upholstery in your car. Cleans spots and just wipes up the seats in general. Spray it on and wipe up with a damp cloth. This will also work on suede couches!... Read More...
Ingredients ⅓ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper Dash of hot sauce 2 cups shredded red cabbage ( ½ head) 2 cups shredded cooked chicken... Read More...
Rub coconut oil onto the plastic before putting items like spaghetti sauce that stain plastics.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil 1½ cups baby spinach (1½ ounces) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Pinch of kosher salt Pinch of ground pepper 1 slice whole-grain bread, toasted ½ cup fresh raspberries Preparation Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet... Read More...
It can be really easy to remove a small wart without experiencing any pain. All you need for this is a small piece of duct tape, some water and a pumice stone. This is how it works: take the piece of duct tape and stick it on top of the wart. Make sure it is... Read More...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided 3 scallions, sliced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ cup diced red bell pepper 1 cup trimmed and halved snow peas 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 4 cups... Read More...
Another one of the little-known WD-40 uses is keeping leather furniture in good condition. WD-40 components penetrate, lubricate, and protect the leather. Just spray it on and wipe with a soft cloth.... Read More...
Ingredients ½ cup long grain brown rice 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup reduced-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons low-sugar orange marmalade 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1-2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 1... Read More...
Spray on a little shaving cream on the hinge, rub in, move the door a bit and the squeak is gone!... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whole strawberries ½ cup water ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup light blue agave nectar (Light blue agave nectar can be found near other sweeteners in the grocery store.) ⅛ teaspoon salt Lime slices for... Read More...
If your scissors get sticky residue in them and they are having a hard time opening and closing or sticking closed, rub a little coconut oil on the scissors, wipe up the excess and start wiggling them – they’ll free right up. This works great on tools as well... Read More...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons lemon juice plus 4 lemon wedges for garnish 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 anchovies, coarsely chopped or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, or to taste 1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup... Read More...
Gently applying fine-grit sandpaper will help remove scuff marks and ink stains from suede. Afterward, bring up the nap with a toothbrush or nailbrush. You could save yourself from an expensive trip to the dry cleaner!... Read More...
Ingredients 8 ounces dried whole-wheat fettuccine or linguine pasta 8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch-long pieces 3 cups sliced fresh crimini, shiitake, or button mushrooms 1 medium leek, thinly sliced, or ½ cup chopped onion 3 cloves... Read More...
If you have a clogged drain in your home that you’re desperate to unclog but you have no drain cleaner on hand, just try salt! Just drop a 1/2 cup of cooking salt into the sink drain. Being naturally coarse and abrasive, salt will eat through the grease... Read More...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean (90% or leaner) ground beef 1½ teaspoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2½ cups frozen bell pepper and onion mix, thawed, chopped 1 medium Golden Delicious or other sweet-tart cooking apple, unpeeled,... Read More...
It’s a known fact that lemon water in is healthy for you but most of the time it’s just not as tasty as a glass of orange juice or even an energy drink. Lemon and salt are the 2 magic ingredients that help flush out toxins from your body and help shed extra... Read More...
Ingredients ½ cup frozen peas, thawed 2 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese (1½ ounces) 2 miniature soft wraps, such as La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Soft Wraps Mini brand 1 (3 ounce)... Read More...
Healthy looking hair is something that all of us dream of, especially those mornings when we wake up, look in the mirror and wonder how our bad hair days far outnumber the good ones. The thing is, it’s not just what you put on the ends of your hair but also... Read More...
Ingredients ½ cup sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder 2 cups water ¾ cup evaporated fat-free milk ½ cup pasteurized liquid egg whites 1 tablespoon light butter ¾ teaspoon coffee extract ¾... Read More...
If you suffer from migraines and are looking for a more natural way to stop the insufferable pain then grape juice is the answer. Since migraines mainly come from an imbalance in brain chemicals such as serotonin, grape juice can come in and save the day.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1 (8 ounce) carton light dairy sour cream 1 (8 ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt ¼ cup snipped fresh mint ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts ¼ cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy... Read More...
We’ve all been guilty of doing this but it’s because we didn’t know better. When taking out a post-it note, we tend to pull them from the bottom up but by doing that we are causing the paper to fold. The correct way to do it is by pulling it diagonally... Read More...