To make your heels always soft, use foot soaks: take 2 cups warm water, add 1/2 cup baking soda, and 1 cup vinegar. Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes, then dry with a towel and apply some nutritious cream.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) can condensed low-sodium chicken noodle soup 1½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves ½ cup grated carrot ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions 2 soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs, halved ½ to 1 teaspoon Sriracha ½... Read More...
How often do you clean your stove filter? Likely, the majority of us forget about this important detail. But if you’ve decided to become a pro at cleaning your house, there is a good tip to make the old filter new again. You need water, 1/2 cup of baking soda... Read More...
Ingredients 3½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1½ pounds cremini or white mushrooms, halved 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup nonfat buttermilk 1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, beaten 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided 1 tablespoon... Read More...
Menthol shaving foam is an effective treatment for sunburns. Put some foam on the skin (do not rub), leave it for 30 minutes and then wash off with cool water. Repeat as necessary.... Read More...
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large green sweet pepper ½ cup pizza sauce ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce) 8 eggs Freshly-ground black pepper... Read More...
There’s one more good solution for cleaning with used dryer sheets. Don’t throw them away after washing clothes but instead, use them to remove spots and dirt around your house. This method is great to get rid of stains from mirrors and bathroom fixtures,... 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 1 (3 ounce) package skinless, boneless smoked salmon, broken up Chopped tomatoes... Read More...
Ingredients 1 banana ½ cup silken tofu ½ cup soy milk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey Preparation Slice banana and freeze until firm. Blend tofu, soy milk, cocoa and honey in a blender until smooth. With the... Read More...
Reheating pizza in a covered pan on low heat = crisp crust and melty cheese.... Read More...
Ingredients 1½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 3 large eggs ½ cup nonfat buttermilk ⅓ cup canola oil 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 6 large egg... Read More...
A 1:1 mix of coconut oil and honey with a few drops of lavender oil is perfect for strengthening the nails. To make it more convenient, pour it into a used nail polish bottle.... Read More...
Ingredients 1¼ pounds fresh or frozen sea scallops ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ cup dry red wine 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup... Read More...
If you have greasy hair, simple cooking salt or even better, sea salt is what you need. Add 2-3 tbsp to your favorite shampoo and the roots of your hair will stay clean for longer.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (2½ to 3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded ⅔ cup unsalted shelled pistachios 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1... Read More...
If you have a bunch of keys and you can’t readily find the one you use most often, there is a simple way to literally make it stick out. Take the key and drill a hole in it next to the existing one. Then put the key back on the ring through the new hole. This... Read More...
Ingredients 5 medium pears (about 1- ¾ pounds) ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1¼ cups chopped fresh pineapple ⅔ cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) or pecans 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated fresh... Read More...
Plastic food containers have pores so they often retain smells even after washing. Keep a crumpled newspaper sheet inside so that it can absorb odors. Wash the container again before using it.... Read More...
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup flour ¾ cup cornmeal ¼ cup sugar (see Tip) 2½ teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup fat-free milk ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat... Read More...
If you immediately dab a small cut with a thin layer of lip balm, it will stop bleeding and close up quickly.... Read More...
Ingredients 2½ pounds butternut squash, peeled 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup dry white wine 1 pound chicken tenders 8 large cloves garlic, peeled 8 cups baby spinach 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese... Read More...
Makeup remover lotion can remove makeup not only from your face but also from your clothes: it can help you get rid of foundation, lipstick and mascara stains. If you dye your hair at home, this product can remove the dye from your skin.... Read More...
Ingredients 8 ounces fresh asparagus 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ⅛ teaspoon salt Dash ground pepper 1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned Preparation Snap off and discard woody bases from... Read More...
A bouquet looks more attractive if the flowers stand straight and don’t fall apart every which way. Put the soft stalks of flowers into drinking straws and the problem is solved.... Read More...
Ingredients 8 slices whole-wheat bread or 2 whole-wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise and split horizontally 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 8 thin tomato slices (1 medium tomato) ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 2... Read More...