14 Need-to-Knows

Mix these ingredients to make your own all purpose cleaner:

2 cups rubbing alcohol

1 tablespoon dish soap

1 tablespoon ammonia

2 quarts water

ATTENTION OLD BOTTLE COLLECTOR

     An American bottle label with the word "cure" or "remedy" embossed on the side was probably made before 1906.  That's when the Pure Food & Drug Act was passed.  This regulated so-called cures and claims made.

I've been known to dive into a paint job on the fly, forgetting clean up supplies have run dry.
                                                                 OOPS!!!  Now what?
Use vegetable oil to get that oil based paint off your hands and then wash with soap and dry.

 

What's for dinner?  Tacos! Turn a muffin tin upside down when heating taco shells.  Place them in the spaces between muffin cups.  They keep their shape and are easy to fill.  Love this!

I've got two words for you...seriously...only two words...meatloaf muffins make life so easy!

OK that was more like six words...but you understand....I think.    

Best Household Hints and Tips has a no-nonsense approach to their website.  Literally.  There are a few categories listed at the top.  Just click on a heading of your choice and a new page will open up to a list of more tips.  You won't be distracted by a lot of advertisements.  Straight and to the point.  I like that.

(health shortcuts you can live with)

"rule" lift weights twice a week.

"bent" weight bearing moves, such as push-ups or lunges.

"rule" five to nine servings of fresh fruits and veggies every day.

"bent" substitute canned, frozen or dried when that's not possible.

"rule" eat fish twice per week for the omega-3 fatty acids

"bent" sprinkle ground flaxseed on yogurt or cereal.

"rule" acquire seven hours of sleep per night.

"bent" catnap in the afternoon to make up for a short night.

"rule" 30 minutes exercise most days.

"bent" dog walking, chasing kids, and stair climbing count for breaking workout into short bursts.

"rule" wash hands with soap after contact with germs on surfaces.

"bent" hand sanitizer or a cleansing wipe will work too.

"rule" healthy breakfast every morning required.

"bent" a fiber and protein rich cereal bar to tide you over until lunch will have to do.

"rule" brush your teath after every meal and floss daily.

"bent" sugarless gum after a meal churns up bacteria fighting saliva and use toothpick as needed.