ææææææææææææææææææææææ ACNE BASIL: - For acne that hasn't seemed to respond to anything: Use ... 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves 1 cup boiling water Steep 10-20 mins. Cool, and apply with cotton ball. - DRY SKIN OATMEAL, VANILLA EXTRACT & BAKING SODA: - Combine 1 c. oatmeal 1 c. warm water 1 Tb. vanilla extract 1/2 c. baking soda In a blender or food processor until you have a smooth paste. Pour this paste under the running water while drawing the bath. Very soothing to dry, itchy skin. - DANDRUFF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: - The vinegar is poured into the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a few minutes. Then the hair is washed. The process is repeated daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days. - DAMAGED, DRY HAIR EGG: - A nourishing conditioner for dry or damaged hair which can be used for all hair types: Separate the white of an egg from the yolk, whip it to a peak. Add 1 Tb. of water to the yolk and blend until the mixture is creamy. Then mix the white and yolk together. Wet your hair with warm water, remove the excess moisture, and apply the mixture to your scalp with your fingertips. Massage gently until the froth is worked into your scalp, then rinse the hair with cool water. Keep applying the mixture until it is used up and then rinsed until all of the egg is washed away. - HAIR LIGHTENER RHUBARB: - To lighten hair, use 1/4 c. chopped fresh rhubarb to 2 c. boiling water Cool; strain; apply as a rinse. - OILY SKIN OATMEAL, EGG, LEMON, & APPLE: - For oily skin, mix 1/2 c. cooked oatmeal 1 egg white 1/2Tb. lemon juice 1/2 c. apple mashed into a smooth paste Apply to face and leave on 15 mins. Rinse. - WEAK NAILS SALT, CASTOR OIL, & WHEAR GERM OIL: - To strengthen and shine nails, combine 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. castor oil 1 tsp. wheat germ oil Mix thoroughly. Pour into bottle. Shake before using. To use, rub a small amount into your nails. Leave on 3-5 mins. and tissue off. Follow up with more plain castor oil, if desired. - OVERWEIGHT CHINESE GREEN TEA: - Effective at getting rid of fat, drink up to 3 cups of green tea daily. Regular tea can also be used with a lesser effect. - FACIAL CLEANSER CORNSTARCH & GLYCERIN: - Mix 2 Tb. cornstarch 2 Tb. glycerin 1/2 c. water until smooth Heat in a small pan placed in a water bath inside another pan. Heat until thick and clear; it will have the consistency of pudding. Do not boil. Cool completely, Use in place of soap to cleanse your skin. (If jelly is too thick, you may thin it by adding a little water, one Tb. at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.) - TOOTHACHE & MOUTH PAIN PEPPERMINT & SALT: - To ease toothache or other mouth pain, make a tea by boiling 5g of fresh peppermint in 1 C. water and adding a little salt. Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which relieves pain when applied to skin surfaces. - WRINKLES & SKIN FRESHENER VODKA, FENNEL, & HONEY: - Combine 2 Tb. vodka 1 Tb. fennel seeds 1 1/2 tsp. honey Stir well and allow to sit for 3 days. Strain mixture. Use full strength or add 2 Tb. water to dilute. Use a cotton ball to apply to face as a toner. This was also a tried and true recipe for wrinkles. - ARTHRITIS FISH: - A daily serving of fresh fish or fish oil capsules helps to give relief of arthritis and other aches and pains. - HAY FEVER FENUGREEK SEED - Steep 1 tsp. seed 1 c. water, covered for 10 mins. Drink 1 c. a day to help hay fever symptoms. - COLD & FLU GARLIC SOUP: GARLIC, CHICKEN SOUP OR BOUILLON, & EGGS: - A delicious recipe for a cold or flu!: Cut up half-a-dozen cloves of garlic and saute' in oil, being careful not to let them burn. Add a quart of stock (such as beef), and let it come to a boil for just a few moments. Then lower the heat. Separate two eggs and add the whites to the hot liquid, stirring rapidly. Mix the yolks with two Tbs. of vinegar and then pour them in. Add salt and pepper if you want and some croutons, if handy. - COUGHS & ASTHMA GARLIC & BRANDY: - Make a garlic tincture by placing three to four peeled buds in brandy. Steep this in a dark closet for 14 days. Use several drops at a time, several times a day for coughs or asthma. Garlic is an exceptional cleanser for the body and has antimicrobial action similar to other antibiotics. - DIARRHEA SWEET POTATOES: - Eat boiled sweet potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper before bedtime to cure chronic diarrhea. - EARACHE CHAMOMILE: - Steep 1-2 tsp. flowers in boiling water for 10-15 mins. Strain out the water, and apply the hot flowers in a cloth for alleviation of the earache. - EYE PROBLEMS HYDROMEL: HONEY & WATER: - For Hydromel, an eye lotion, simmer a cup of water and a tsp. of honey for 5 mins. Dip a cloth in the liquid and apply to the closed eye. - HEADACHE ALMONDS: - Eat 10-12 almonds, the equivalent of two aspirins, for a migraine headache. Almonds are far less likely to upset the stomach. - PAIN RELIEVER HONEY: - Mix 3 large spoonfuls of honey in boiled water and drink. Honey has natural pain-relieving powers. - INSECT BITES CORNSTARCH: - Mix water with cornstarch into a paste and apply. This is effective in drawing out the poisons of most insect bites...and is also an effective remedy for diaper rash. - VARICOSE VEINS BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES: - For varicose veins, take 2-3 tsp. of blackstrap molasses daily. This also treats all kinds of circulatory ailments. - SMOKING HABIT SALT: - Lick a little salt with the tip of your tongue whenever you feel the urge to smoke. This is said to break the habit within one month. - STOMACH ACHE CINNAMON: - A simple cure for a stomachache is to dissolve 4g of ground cinnamon in 1 c. of warm water, cover it for 15 mins., and drink it like tea. This remedy can also ease diarrhea and flatulence. DEPRESSION SPINACH: 3/4 c. of cooked spinach a day is enough to give dramatic relief from depression if you are deficient in B vitamins. - ENERGIZER HONEY & WATER: - Energizing Mead recipe: Simmer 1 c. honey and 3 c. water together slowly. Allow one c. of the water to evaporate. Strain off the top surface, and put the remaining liquid into a stoneware crock or dark bottle. Put a towel over it so it can breathe, yet be free of dirt. Place in a cool place. You can add cinnamon, clove, or the juice of 2 lemons, if you like. - WARTS GARLIC: - Try taping a slice of garlic to the wart. Be sure to first protect the surrounding skin with petroleum jelly. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°EXTENDING THE LIFE OF FRAGRANCES ---------------------------------------------- If you can use less perfume, it of course would last longer, right? But just how do you do that and still smell good? Instead of applying it to your dry skin, put a little vaseline on your skin first, and then apply. The scent will be stronger and last longer. (By the way, be sure you store your fragrances in a cool, dark place out of sunlight. This will keep the scent fresher and make it last longer, too.) °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°AN INEXPENSIVE SOURCE FOR AMERICAN FLAGS: The U. S. government is an inexpensive source for American flags. Flags that have been flown over the nation's capitol can be purchased through your senator or congressman. They come in either nylon or cotton and in a variety of sizes. A 3 foot by 5 foot flags runs about $10, which includes shipping and handling. Call your senator or representative's office to receive info on how to order. (By the way, if you don't know who represents you, got to: http://www.vote-smart.org and click on "candidates," then enter your zip code.) °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°Bounce® ---------------------------------------------- Repel mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season. * Eliminate static electricity from your television screen. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen and CRTs' with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling. * Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a used sheet of Bounce. * Freshen the air in your home. Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang one in the closet or inside registers. * Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a sheetof Bounce to eliminate the static cling on the thread before sewing. * Eliminate static cling from pantyhose. Rub a damp, used sheet of Bounce over the hose. * Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing. Freshen the air in your car. Place a sheet of Bounce under the front seat. * Clean baked-on food from a cooking pan. Put a sheet in the pan, fill with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean. The antistatic agents apparently weaken the bond between the food and the pan while the fabric softening agents soften the baked-on food. * Eliminate odors in wastebaskets. Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of the wastebasket. * Collect cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the loose hairs. * Eliminate static electricity from venetian blinds. Wipe the blinds with a sheet of Bounce to prevent dust from resettling. * Wipe up sawdust from drilling or sandpapering. A used sheet of Bounce will collect sawdust like a tack cloth. * Eliminate odors in dirty laundry. Place an individual sheet of Bounce at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper. * Deodorize shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight so they'll smell great in the morning. "Bounce" is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° USES FOR OLD PANTY HOSE ---------------------------------------------- Don't throw away your old panty hose, ladies . Consider these possibilities for making the best use of them in other ways, and therefore, saving you money: -- Keep a pair in the trunk of your car, as they can serve as a replacement for a broken engine belt. Honest! -- Cut them into strips and use them to tie up plants in the garden. It's kinder and gentler to your plants than string. -- Use them to buff freshly polished shoes. They'll give them a great shine. -- Pack one of the legs with ice and use it as an nice icepack for an injury, such as an arm or leg. -- Keep them in the garage to use to strain old paint. They will filer out any lumps and debris that could mess up your paint job. -- Use them to store your beautiful Vidalia onions (which you may buy in larger quantities.) Cut the legs off and knot one end. Drop the onions in one by one, tying a knot in the hose after each onion. This allows circulation of air, keeping them fresher longer. Then hang the string in the pantry for ready access. Aren't you glad you read this today? Always something for everyone! -- My personal favorite.... They make a great toy for cat or dog.take three or four legs and put them all inside one leg,each being full length,then tie knotts one after the other all the way to the end. My Frosty-puppy plays with hers' ALL the time. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT REMEMBERING is the heart's own way of keeping close in touch With those we really care about who meanso very much_ ~~Tish~~ æææææææææææææææææææææ