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Eggs peel easiest if you add some bicarb to the water and then pop it in cold water afterwards.
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Egg shells are best for fishing out bits of egg shell. Why? Because they’re sharp and cut through the egg.
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Keep your butter in the freezer and then grate it for baking and pastries. It mixes into the flour easier and melts quicker.
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If you place your meat in the freezer for a bit, it’ll be easier to cut those wafer thin slices for carpaccio.
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Don’t bother peeling garlic, just cut off the root end and squish it with the flat side of the blade.
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Use cooking spray to make less of a mess-When measuring out super sticky ingredients (hey, @honey, I see you), coat your measuring cup with a butter- or oil-based cooking spray first. It ensures the sticky substance will slide right out and prevent you from having to scrub at your cups forever afterward.
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Microwave your sponge-For just a few seconds when it's (seemingly) irreparably gross.
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Polish your copper with ketchup-Dab some ketchup (yes, ketchup) on a cloth and rub it all over your copper. Rinse it in warm water and voilà : good as new.
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Use salt to soak up eggs-In the off chance you drop a raw egg (I mean, it never really happens) (I'm kidding, this is the worst and most common kitchen problem ever), throw some salt on the remnants. It'll soak up the egg whites. Science! Magic!
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Heat a dish towel in the microwave to get rid of fish smell - If you put some dish soap on your dish rag, heat the rag itself for a few minutes, leave the rag in the microwave for about half an hour, return to the rag, and wipe the walls of the microwave down, you will be free of that fishy microwave smell that's been plaguing you since, well, the last time you microwaved fish.
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Tighter clothes accentuate the lines of your body. If you wear baggy clothes, those lines disappear, making you look smaller. Wear slim-fitting clothes that make you feel good about yourself, however, not ones you're nervous about wearing or uncomfortable in.
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Getting regular exercise may help you to grow taller during your teen years. Get out and work your muscles for at least 60 minutes/one hour each day.
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Burning incense can help you sleep better.
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Many people blink less than usual when working at a computer, which can contribute to dry eyes. Blinking produces tears that moisten and refresh your eyes. Try to make it a habit to blink more often when looking at a monitor.
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Eyestrain: Over the counter artificial tears can help prevent and relieve dry eyes. Use them even when your eyes feel fine to keep them well-lubricated and prevent a recurrence of symptoms. Your healthcare provider can suggest which eyedrops might be best for you. Lubricating drops that don't contain preservatives can be used as often as you need. If the drops you're using contain preservatives, don't use them more than four times a day. Avoid eyedrops with a redness remover, as these may worsen dry eye symptoms.
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Egg, Cornstarch and Sugar for hair removal
To prepare the mask, crack open one egg into a bowl and add one tablespoon of sugar and half a tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir and mix well until it is a uniform, and smooth paste. Apply the paste over the skin and hair and allow it to dry for about 25 minutes. Peel off the mask removing the hair in the process. Repeat it once a week for best results.
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Raw Papaya To make the hair removal.
To make pack you need papaya one raw and one raw turmeric root. Using a knife, peel the skin and cut small cubes into the papaya’s flesh. Then, using a fork, mash the cubes into a juicy pulp in a bowl. Pick up a small turmeric root and grate it with a fine grater or blend it into a powder. Alternatively, you can also use organic turmeric powder available in stores. Add a small amount of turmeric to the papaya pulp and mix well. Apply the paste and gently massage it over the skin. Allow it to stay for 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Repeat the remedy twice a week until the hair starts to thin. You can then wax or shave to remove the hair that’s left.
To make the hair removal pack, you will need one raw papaya and one raw turmeric root. Using a knife, peel the skin and cut small cubes into the papaya’s flesh. Then, using a fork, mash the cubes into a juicy pulp in a bowl. Pick up a small turmeric root and grate it with a fine grater or blend it into a powder. Alternatively, you can also use organic turmeric powder available in stores. Add a small amount of turmeric to the papaya pulp and mix well. Apply the paste and gently massage it over the skin. Allow it to stay for 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Repeat the remedy twice a week until the hair starts to thin. You can then wax or shave to remove the hair that’s left.
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Sugary snacks give you a quick energy boost followed by the sugar “lows,†when low blood sugar produces mental fogginess and lethargy.
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Take a short Nap to Take the Edge Off Sleepiness.
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Honey and Potato Mixture for Dark Circles: This is another very powerful home remedy to eliminate dark circles. Grate 1 potato and squeeze out the juice. Mix 1 tsp. honey with 1 tsp. potato juice. Add a few drops of chamomile oil to this and mix again. Now apply the mixture around your eyes and gently massage in circular motions for few minutes. Let it sit for the next few minutes and rinse off with fresh clean water.
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