Submitted By: Granny

Cover your pots when you boil water. You'll save about 25% of the electricity used, which can add up to $53 a year.

No-Break Candle Storage
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Store candles in empty cardboard tubes, like the ones from papertowels or wrapping paper. The tubes will prevent breakage while keeping candles dust-free.


Garden de-weeding
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An easy way to remove weeds from your garden is to use a shoehorn. Just insert it under the root, and lift it out. Sooo easy,,,
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Keep a small container of scented baby wipes with your cleaning supplies, then use them to wipe down counters, sinks and toilets in a hurry. They do the job quickly and leave a fresh scent.
Also; wipe down "stickey" keyboards with baby wipes. Great for a quick clean-up for your computer.

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Soothing Peppermint

When I have a headache I mix a drop of peppermint essential oil with a drop of moisturizer and place it behind my ears and under my nose. The smell and coolness helps to relieve my headache pain. Peppermint essential oil can be found at most drug stores.