Author: Bruce and Jeanne Lubin
Bruce and Jeanne Lubin
Bruce Lubin and Jeanne Bossolina-Lubin are the proud parents of three boys and more than a dozen books. After saving thousands per year using everyday tips and simple lifehacks, they started their own business in the hopes of sharing their knowledge with others. They have been known to go into their friends' refrigerators to turn their eggs upside down so that they last longer.
Save your furniture from stuck-on wax and keep your candles clean with everyday items. Clean Candles Easily If your have some beautiful candles that have begun to get dusty, cleaning them is easy. Just ball up some old pantyhose and rub them down. Its microfiber is perfect for picking up the dirt without harming your candle. Drip-Free Candles To keep candles from dripping, soak them in a strong salt-water solution after purchasing. To make sure your salt water is as strong as possible, heat up some water and add salt until it won’t dissolve anymore—then you’ll know the water is…
Cool Down The solution for sore breasts is right in your freezer: frozen vegetables! Just grab a bag (or two, if both breasts hurt) of frozen corn, peas, broccoli, or whatever you’ve got on hand, and place the bags on your breasts for 10-15 minutes at a time. Make sure to cover the bags with a paper towel or clean cloth, so that the bag doesn’t touch the skin directly. Also, you might want to label these bags as ice packs, so that you don’t mistakenly eat food that’s been thawed and refrozen. Rub-a-Dub in the Tub Self-massage is great…
Honey Make a cold sore a thing of the past with honey! Just dab unpasteurized honey on the spot three times a day, and its antioxidants and enzymes will decrease inflammation and allow it to heal faster. Baking Soda You can spend a lot of money on expensive cold sore remedies, or try this DIY version that will cost you mere pennies. Mix a small amount of baking soda with enough water to make a paste, and apply the paste to the cold sore. Allow it to dry, then rinse and pat dry. Repeat every day until the cold sore…
Canker sores are a very common affliction and can arise from any cause, ranging from stress to hormones to vitamin deficiencies. But that doesn’t make them any less painful to deal with. We’ve got eight home remedies to get rid of canker sores fast, plus one tip to prevent future sores. Hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide may help reduce and relieve canker sores. Simply mix one part peroxide with one part water, then dab on any affected areas several times a day or swish around in your mouth for as long as possible. Chamomile How to get rid of a canker…
Add a Little Salt To remove a wood splinter, add a bit of Epsom salts to a bowl of warm water. This works best when the splinter is in your finger or foot. Soak the affected area in the salt bath for 10 minutes or until the splinter swells up enough that you can remove it. Vegetable Oil Got a splinter you can’t get out? Try soaking the area in vegetable oil for several minutes. It should soften your skin enough to allow you to ease the splinter out. White Glue The easiest way to remove a splinter? Just put…
Cut the Carbonated Drinks Avoid bubbly soft drinks and seltzers to cut down on accidents. Carbonation contributes to the acidity in your urine, which can worsen leakage problems and prompt more trips to the bathroom. Running on Empty If it doesn’t feel like your bladder completely empties out when you urinate, try a method called “double voiding”: Remain on the toilet until you feel empty, then stand up for a minute, and sit back down again. While you’re sitting, tilt your body forward a bit and see if you can go again. Clean-Out Cocktail Prepare a cleansing cocktail that will…
Here are 6 substances that will help you avoid gout or relieve a gout attack quickly. But first, learn more here: What Is Gout? Life Is a Bowl of Cherries If you’re having an attack of gout, grab yourself a bowl of cherries. They contain an anti-inflammatory called anthocyanin, which reduces gout pain. Eat a few handfuls of cherries every day during an attack. If you can’t find fresh cherries, drink a cup of cherry juice or eat dried cherries. A Cup of Joe Attention coffee lovers: high coffee intake can help prevent gout. Drinking four, five, and even six…
Pedialyte When your little ones are recovering from a tummy bug, you can help them feel better quickly with this homemade (and natural!) version of Pedialyte. Mix together one quart of water, a half cup of orange juice, two tablespoons of sugar, three-quarters of a teaspoon of baking soda, and a quarter teaspoon of salt. Serve once their vomiting has stopped for a few hours. Make sure to contact a doctor if any problems persist. Electrolytes and Vitamins Water is not always the best medicine! When you’ve been vomiting for many hours, you’ll need to replenish the vitamins and…
Eat Fermented Foods and Probiotics If you suffer from diarrhea, try adding fermented foods such as sauerkraut or kimchi to your meals: cabbage is fantastic for the colon. The healthy bacteria found in yogurt can also help keep your intestines healthy, but not if you’re sensitive to dairy. Consider buying a probiotic supplement from your health food store instead. Look for a brand that contains strains of acidophilus and bifidobacterium. See Also: Bowel Problems Mix Up Some Pedialyte  When your little ones are recovering from a tummy bug, you can help them feel better sooner with this homemade (and…
Shoe Polish Does your wooden coffee table, dresser, or dining room furniture have visible scratches? No sweat! Use a similarly hued shoe polish to fill in the offending marks, and voilà —the wood item will look like new! See also: How To Get Rid of Scuff Marks on Your Shoes Cooking Oil For tiny scratches in your wooden table or floor, rub a bit of vegetable or canola oil into the surface. The oil will darken the area and help it blend in. A Nut If you notice a scratch in your wooden floor or furniture, try this crafty (and delicious!)…