Tuesday, July 20, 2010

One Minute Brown Sugar Substitute

If a recipe calls for 1/2 cup brown sugar and you don't have any on hand, stir 1 tablespoon molasses into 1/2 cup regular granulated sugar.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Removing Common Stains

Tomato Sauce Remover

1/2 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide
3 cups water

Mix ingredients in a dishpan or bucket. Soak garment in the solution for 30 minutes before laundering.

Whitening Yellowed Whites

1/2 Cup white vinegar
6 cups warm water

Mix ingredients in a dishpan or bucket. Soak clothes overnight and launder next morning.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

One-Minute Substitute: Baking Soda Paste for Itches

Here is an incredibly easy itch reliever that costs just pennies. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 tsp. baking soda (or meat tenderizer) with a little ice water to make a paste. Then spread the paste over the bite area. Repeat as necessary.