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ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:23 pm

Eliminate ear mites. All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor: Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?

Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product was never been advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes...cover the blemish wit h a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus: Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine Mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection...to prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer...if menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's Tomato Paste boil cure.. .cover the boil with Hunt's Tomato Paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters...to disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.

Vinegar to heal bruises...soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief...it's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:25 pm

I love tips!

especially the oatmeal one, thanks for sharing!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:35 pm

If a jellyfish stings you, get someone to pee on you. Not only will it soothe the pain, you'll find out who your real friends are.

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:45 pm

My sisters husband had to pee on her when she was stung by a jellyfish. lmao

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:03 pm

Hey these are good ones!

May I add one? The dryer sheet reminded me of it.

When introducing two dogs to each other for the first time, before they see each other, rub a towel over the first one to pick up his scent. Then rub the same towel over the second dog to mix their scents. For good measure you can repeat with the other dog. It's supposed to confuse the dogs into thinking because they smell familiar that they are friends. I don't know if it always works but we did it a lot in rescue and had no probs with the dogs we tried it on.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:04 pm

ButterflyPrincess;1004591 wrote: My sisters husband had to pee on her when she was stung by a jellyfish. lmao
:wah: Running down the beach (swinging) yelling at her "Hold still! I'm trying to help!" :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:13 pm

RedGlitter;1004595 wrote: Hey these are good ones!

May I add one? The dryer sheet reminded me of it.

When introducing two dogs to each other for the first time, before they see each other, rub a towel over the first one to pick up his scent. Then rub the same towel over the second dog to mix their scents. For good measure you can repeat with the other dog. It's supposed to confuse the dogs into thinking because they smell familiar that they are friends. I don't know if it always works but we did it a lot in rescue and had no probs with the dogs we tried it on.

OMG...............what a fabulous idea red!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:13 pm

ButterflyPrincess;1004591 wrote: My sisters husband had to pee on her when she was stung by a jellyfish. lmao

how can someone relax and pee when this happens?:-5

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:35 pm

Do you have any more tips, Butterfly?

I love things like this!

If you're on fire from eating hot peppers or other hot (spicy) foods, drink milk instead of water. The lactic acid in milk will cancel out the capsaicin in the peppers.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:39 pm

If you get too much wasabi in one bite, breath in through the nose and out through the mouth. The pain will miraculously disappear.

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:58 pm

RedGlitter;1004595 wrote: Hey these are good ones!

May I add one? The dryer sheet reminded me of it.

When introducing two dogs to each other for the first time, before they see each other, rub a towel over the first one to pick up his scent. Then rub the same towel over the second dog to mix their scents. For good measure you can repeat with the other dog. It's supposed to confuse the dogs into thinking because they smell familiar that they are friends. I don't know if it always works but we did it a lot in rescue and had no probs with the dogs we tried it on.

hey thanks for that! we will need that in when we move home. We're gonna live with my mother in law and she has a dog. we may have to try this! =)

thanks Red!

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:02 pm

Accountable;1004596 wrote: :wah: Running down the beach (swinging) yelling at her "Hold still! I'm trying to help!" :wah:

It was really funny.. i turned my back because i didn't want to see my brother in laws junk but i heard her yelling that she was gonna kill him. later that day she said "thanks your pee really helped me feel better" we were in a restaurant and the waitress was right behind her. She looked like she was gonna puke until we explained what happened.. :wah:

oh yeah thanks for adding your own! please add more if you know any.. i will look for some more.. i got these in an email today.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:08 pm

You're welcome Butterfly!

Acc thank you for that wasabi tip! Next time I go to the Japanese restaurant I'm going to do that.

That poor waitress- that is hilarious!

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:10 pm

What a fun and useful thread BP!

:-6

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:16 pm

shelbell;1004629 wrote: What a fun and useful thread BP!

:-6

thanks. =)

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:22 pm

Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.

Use a meat baster to “squeeze” your pancake batter onto the hot griddle - perfect shaped pancakes every time.

To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.

To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.

Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan-the marshmallow won’t stick to your fingers.

To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.

To easily remove burnt-on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove-top - skillet will be much easier to clean.

Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces - no more stains.

When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead - no white mess on the outside of the cake.

If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it’s still cooking, drop in a peeled potato - it absorbs the excess salt for an instant “fix me up”.

Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator - it will keep for weeks.

Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.

Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.

When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn’s natural sweetness.

To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh - if it rises to the surface, throw it away.

Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.

Don’t throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

If you have a problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.

Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw

potato on the stains and rinse with water.

To get rid of itch from mosquito bite: try applying soap on the area, instant relief.

*here are some more for now*

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:22 pm

ButterflyPrincess;1004620 wrote: It was really funny.. i turned my back because i didn't want to see my brother in laws junk but i heard her yelling that she was gonna kill him. later that day she said "thanks your pee really helped me feel better" we were in a restaurant and the waitress was right behind her. She looked like she was gonna puke until we explained what happened.. :wah:.Who says it's better to be pissed off than pissed on? :wah::wah:

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:32 pm

For the hard brown sugar one, put a piece of bread in the sugar after you open it...keeps the sugar nice and soft and you don't have to worry about waiting for it to get soft again.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:03 pm

RedGlitter;1004612 wrote: Do you have any more tips, Butterfly?

I love things like this!

If you're on fire from eating hot peppers or other hot (spicy) foods, drink milk instead of water. The lactic acid in milk will cancel out the capsaicin in the peppers.

must remember this for Mike, when the tears flow from hot foods!

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:05 pm

Accountable;1004641 wrote: Who says it's better to be pissed off than pissed on? :wah::wah:

eww gross. :wah: I'd think i'd rather be pissed OFF!

shelbell;1004646 wrote: For the hard brown sugar one, put a piece of bread in the sugar after you open it...keeps the sugar nice and soft and you don't have to worry about waiting for it to get soft again.

thanks Shell~:D

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:13 pm

ButterflyPrincess;1004674 wrote: eww gross. :wah: I'd think i'd rather be pissed OFF! Say that when you have a jellyfish wrapped around your leg!

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:15 pm

Accountable;1004681 wrote: Say that when you have a jellyfish wrapped around your leg!

:wah:

It's true about adding sugar to corn on the cob. It definitely brings out its flavor.

I also add salt to my water for hardcooking eggs. About 1-2 tablespoons for 6-9 eggs. It helps their shells to slip off easier.

Instead of using a potato peeler, you can scrub a spud with a kitchen scrubby like Chore Boy or those green rectangular rough scrubby pads. The skin will scrub right off.

If you are fortunate enough to have real silverware, keep it in a silverware chest with a handful of copper pennies to prevent tarnish.

Tupperware containers stained from tomato sauce can be set out in the sunlight for a few hours to bleach.

Onion smell on hands: If you don't have a "N'onion" tool, you can get the same effect from rubbing your fingers and hands underwater on a clean stainless steel spoon.

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:28 am

Thanks for the threat BFP:)

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:48 am

do guys always end up providing jellyfish sting relief because they have better aim??

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:02 am

Ever heard of this guy? Joey Green? Check out what you can do with household stuff like peanut butter, WD40, etc.

Wacky Uses

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:48 am

thanks Red.

Sunny i would think so.. lmao..

:wah:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:14 pm

Love any kind of tips Susie:-4 Thank you:-6

ButterflyPrincess · Post by **ButterflyPrincess** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:37 pm

Kathy Ellen;1005904 wrote: Love any kind of tips Susie:-4 Thank you:-6

you're welcome KE! =)

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:17 pm

Vinegar & baking soda on the mattress when Q wets the bed. Yeah, I know its gross.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:30 pm

sunny104;1005170 wrote: do guys always end up providing jellyfish sting relief because they have better aim??

Not necessarily :sneaky:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:34 pm

Accountable;1006147 wrote: Not necessarily :sneaky:

Do you need someone to pee on you Acc?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:38 pm

qsducks;1006151 wrote: Do you need someone to pee on you Acc?
:wah:

:-3 um, pass thanx

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:39 pm

Accountable;1006154 wrote: :wah:

:-3 um, pass thanx

That's for the jellyfish sting:wah:

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:59 am

Accountable;1006147 wrote: Not necessarily :sneaky:

I remember that!

But he could've peed on himself since his sting was on his hand.

:wah:

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:00 am

qsducks;1006158 wrote: That's for the jellyfish sting:wah:

yeah, we have a lot of them here in San Antonio! :p :wah: