Tips that save time, money and the earth.
by Vickie Rousey
 
 
Are you trying to rid your body of ashy winter skin?  Simply add two tablespoons of large grain cain sugar to your regular body wash, and then scrub gently.  The rough texture removes the dead skin cells that are making your skin appear dull and ashy.  A nice bonus to this treatment is that the messaging motion will boost circulation to the area and add an additional glow.
 
Did you know that rice has long been a part of the beauty ritual of Eastern woman?  The next time you are making rice for the family simply let the cooking water cool then soak your hands in the water for about ten minutes.  The bran in the rice has a structure similar to structure responsible for cell regeneration in human skin.  Also the nutrients in the starchy treat up the production of collagen in skin so soak away.
 
Do you have embarrassing perspiration stains on your favorite white piece of clothing?  Relax simply soak the garment in a solution of equal parts of ammonia and water for one hour then toss in the washing machine as usual.  The alkaline in ammonia neutralizes the staining acids in perspiration ensuring the garment will rinse clean as new.
 
Do not toss furniture due to nicks and there is no need to resort to chemicals to restore it beauty.  Simply make a paste of equal parts instant coffee and water.  Apply this mixture to the scratch the more you dab at the spot the darker the stain will become, simply wipe away the extra.  This will permanently darken the chipped wood and disguise the spot forever.
 
Our family is passionate about the environment and the Earth's resources. The family motto is there is very few things that need to be purchased new, for everything else there just needs to be a redo. Try these helpful homemade tips to see if you can save yourself some cash and time in turn you help save the Earth by reducing containers that end up in the local landfill.