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Cleaning Tip of the Day
Sunscreen is an oily substance that needs special treatments to remove from clothing.
To remove sunscreen stains from fabric, absorb excess sunscreen with cornmeal. Brush when dry. Apply pre-wash stain remover, smear with … Continue Reading
Food Tip of the Day
The first Christmas cookie was the gingerbread cookie. Queen Elizabeth I started the trend by making cookies of her favored courtiers. Thus, the gingerbread man was born. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert instilled the … Continue Reading
Food Tip of the Day
Gelatin is excellent for making gelatin desserts, but it is also helpful in other ways in the kitchen.
When making ice cream, add one envelope of unflavored gelatin for a recipe calling for 2 … Continue Reading
Food Tip of the Day
Cornstarch is most well-known as a thickener for gravies and sauces. But there are other uses for cornstarch.
Diaper rash is very miserable for babies. Cornstarch is excellent to soothe diaper rash. Apply cornstarch … Continue Reading
Cleaning Tip of the Day
The thought of cleaning wicker furniture can be daunting to someone unfamiliar with it, but cleaning wicker is easy.
Remove dust with a damp cloth. Incredibly soft microfiber cloths are great for this purpose. … Continue Reading