75 Extraordinary Uses for Baking Soda Baking soda is a chemical compound that appears as a fine powder. It releases bubbles of carbon dioxide when it interacts with an acid and a liquid. It’s most commonly used in baking, where it acts as a leavening agent. The following are 75 other uses for baking soda aside from making muffins soft and fluffy. Health Uses 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. In the Home 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. In Cooking 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. Cleaning Purposes 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. The most amazing thing about baking soda is that it’s very cheap.
13 Deliciously Simple DIY Lip Balms There are so many kinds of lip balm out there, but it can be hard to find just the right one. What’s the solution? Make your own, of course! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 2-Ingredient Lip Balm: Similar to the Kool-Aid idea, this tinted gloss, only uses two ingredients—Crystal Light powder and petroleum jelly. Bonus! Have you ever tried making your own lip balm? Kristin combines her love of words, a passion for creating, and a drive to learn new skills.
Top Ten Tips for Packing Luggage | Select Study Abroad Florence Flying somewhere? Taking a road trip? Studying abroad or finally taking that vacation? Trying to find room for your favorite sweatshirt or maybe those Christmas presents? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. measurements from pounds to kilograms – a real lifesaver when traveling back from a country using the metric system. 7. 8. The absolute best way to save precious space in your suitcase is to roll your clothes. 9. luggage tags. 10. Technorati Tags: packing tips Homemade 3 How to Escape from Zip Ties In our How To Escape and Evade in an Urban Environment article, we briefly discussed escaping from zip ties. There are quite a few hasty methods of illegal restraint, and zip ties are a method that’s available to any would-be kidnapper. A few of the other methods seen are duct tape, rope and phone cord, but with a little education you’ll see that all of these methods can easily be defeated. There are two things you’ll need in any escape situation, and without these two things, nothing we’ll show you will work. Those two things are time and opportunity. You’ll have to first have the time to be able to put one of these escape methods into action and the opportunity to do so. Your captors are most likely not going to have the resources or the patience to keep eyes on you constantly, and when they don’t, it’s time to make your move. Update 2015: We’ve recently put together this comprehensive how to video guide on escaping illegal restraint. Click here to view all videos on YouTube Dual Zip Ties
Homemade Acne Masks.Natural Homemade Beauty Recipes Homemade Acne Masks How can you get clear skin using natural remedies from home? We recommend:Acne No More This program contains all the information you'll ever need to help you eliminate acne permanently without creams and without using drugs and without any side effects. Baking Soda Mask to Fight AcneThis is so easy to make and can work wonders if your skin likes it. (Remember, not every cause of acne is the same, so you need to try different remedies and masks until you find the ones that work for you.) All you need are two ingredients. Mix a little together in your hands after washing your face with a mild cleanser and apply gently to your skin. Rinse the baking soda film off your face and feel how soft and clear it feels. Egg White Mask This is simple and quite frugal. What is it? All you need to do is separate the yolk from the egg whites. The result? Possible side effects? Egg Yolk Mask Egg Yolks contain Vitamin A which is good for scarring. Sea Salt or Table Salt Mask Oatmeal Mask
Tips, Tips, and More Tips 1M+1.If you have ever had to give eye drops to a small child, you know how hard it can be. Ask you child to lay down and close his/her eyes. 2. on the squeaky area and sweep it into the cracks. 3. 4. on top of the ice and then fill the rest of the pot with water. 5. 6. per family member. 7. through them. 8. . 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. in a pot and let it boil. 15. that you bought then decided you did not like it? 16. . 17. with two holes, hang them evenly and easily by placing a single strip of masking tape over the back covering the two holes. 18. that you place under your flower pots to collect all the water that drains from the drains holes? 19. to match your bathroom style, then try looking in the regular curtain section. 20. 21. to organize and store all you medicine and first aid supplies. 22. 23. 24. saran wrap to line your refrigerator shelves. 25. and toss it in your dryer along with your wet clothes. 26. , fold the last quarter inch down and stick it back onto itself. 27. 28. 29.
Pin-tester * Make your own pore strips* This week I tested out a pin from my beauty board. The pin came from a blog called Petit Elefant and it was a tutorial on how to make your own pore strips. To be honest, I had no idea if this would turn out and I was a little skeptical...not gonna lie. What you will need: 1 packet of unflavored gelatine2 tbs of milk Directions:Mix the gelatin and milk together in a microwave safe dish. A little forewarning....this next picture might gross you out a little... Here is the pore strip that came from my nose. My skin was so soft after and I even think it removed a little peach fuzz from my face ha! Have you tested out any pins lately?
50+ Wart Home Remedies & Treatments These are pretty common and aren’t indicative of a serious health problem but they are a nuisance, sometimes painful and may cause embarrassment. They are most common on hands and feet, but may also appear on eyelids, on the face and elsewhere on the body. They can grow in clusters or singly and have a rough skin surface that looks similar to cauliflower, sometimes a black spot is visible in the middle of it. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is what causes them and yes, that means they’re contagious (it’s a viral infection). Their removal is a simple procedure performed by a doctor (either by freezing, burning or laser) but for those who prefer treating themselves or if looking for some home remedy ideas, here is a list of over 50 methods and tips I have collected over time. When beginning a chosen method, be aware that depending on the size and type of wart, it can take weeks to get rid of–sometimes months. Here’s a list of ideas to start with, the rest are organized in sections below.
Homemade Face Mask Recipes for Radiant Skin I love to pamper my skin, and with great homemade face mask recipes, I can do that from the comfort of my own home! Finding the perfect homemade facial mask recipe for your skin type can seem daunting, so check out this collection of 10 amazing homemade face mask recipes — you’re sure to find the perfect mask recipe for your beauty routine! Photo ©iStockphoto.com/chrisgramly Homemade Face Mask Recipes 1. Nutmeg, Honey, and Cinnamon Mask Recipe — This soothing facial mask recipe is the perfect way to relax after a long day. 2. 3. Photo ©iStockphoto.com/-ilkeryuksel- 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Whether you have normal, oily, or dry skin, there is a mask for you. More Beauty Articles on Dear Crissy Oil Cleansing Method Tutorial10 Homemade Sugar Scrub RecipesHomemade Lip Balm Recipes Images licensed through iStock Photo. Like this?
10 Yoga Exercises For Slimming Your Face Article from stylecraze.com In the makeup world, there is a special technique called ‘contouring‘, which gives you the illusion of higher cheekbones through makeup. But is it possible for us to contour our face every time we go out, whether office or hanging out with our girl-friends? Then yes!!! Allow us to introduce you to some very simple yet effective exercises for a lean, sculpted and younger looking face. Here is a brief illustration: Face exercise 1: This simple exercise will work on your orbicularis oris muscle (Muscle around your mouth), zygomatic arch (cheekbones) and modiolus muscle (Muscle on either side of mouth). Close your mouth pressing your lips together and blow air under your upper lip. This exercise is quite easy and very effective to delete the chubbiness of your cheek. Face exercise 2: This is another simple exercise that will not only reduce the chubbiness but will also tone your facial muscles. Face exercise 3: Vent your lips in ‘O’ shape and blow air out of your mouth.
Five Ways to Update Your Look If you're anything like me, every now and then you get stuck in a style rut. I'll do the same thing with my hair and make-up day after day for months, and eventually I start thinking to myself "Oh dear, am I going to be like those people who are stuck in the 1980's, only I'll be stuck in the 2000's?" If that ever happens to me, please tell me. Luckily for us, you can update your style with a few simple adjustments. 1. Line only the bottom, shadow on top. Line only the top. Line with a dark shadow instead for a smokey eye look. Try a cat eye. Line only the water line, shadow on top and bottom. No liner at all. 2. 3. 4. Berry Peach Mauve Hot pink Soft pink Nude Red Beige 5. Middle part With some body No part Swooped Off to one side Good luck, and have fun with your new look!
8 DIY Beauty Tips to Try (+ How to Win a FREE Gift!) Posted November 6, 2012 | 53 Comments Hello, beautiful! Ever since I can remember, I (Emma here!) have been obsessed with beauty tips, tricks, and secrets. DIY Beauty Tips to Try 1. Three ingredients is all it takes to get glowing, winter-ready lips. 2. The always incredible Stephanie of Hair and Makeup By Steph shows 10 Ways to Dress Up a Ponytail with two of my favorites: the wrapped pony and the braided wrap-up. 3. Um, hello? 4. Bring the spa to your own home with these clever ideas by Lulu’s. 5. Revitalize your dry hair with a DIY banana hair moisturizer using a few easy-to-find ingredients. 6. I’m not a heavy-on-the-makeup kind of girl for everyday, so this tutorial is great for glowing on a daily basis, sans heavy application. 7. Pesky blackheads – who needs ‘em? 8. Sam from Real Techniques shares how to do your own Bridal Makeup in the video below. Giveaway Winners Announced! *leave additional comments for each method used, please. Good luck! It’s Election Day!