Home Remedies

Now let's not get carried away here; I will be the first to send you to a doctor if you are sick, I prefer name-brand, store-bought cleaning supplies over Sam's all-natural organically made stuff, and I will always take science over folk wisdom. That said, these are pretty good ideas that I do use on the occasions that require them. Enjoy!

1. If you have a sticky or baked on mess in your microwave, placing a large bowl of water inside and setting the microwave for five minutes will loosen everything up. Also, adding fresh lemon slices will remove pretty much any bad odor, including fish.

2. Sore throat or lost voice after the big game? Hot tea mixed with honey is really good for the vocal chords. Gargling with salt water is also a common practice among singers to help out the ol' voice box.

3. Toothpaste will dry out pimples. Not kidding, it really works. For those stubborn, super oily under the skin spots, dab a little toothpaste (whatever kind you have) on the area and leave it overnight. It will dry out your skin so fast it's not funny. Even an hour will make an improvement.

4. Lemon juice in your hair will bring out highlights. Just squirt a little on the top, go out and play in the sunshine for a few hours, and come back and wash it out. Don't over do it or you'll bleach your hair.

5. Really really oily hair? Solution: rinse with vinegar. I don't think it matters what kind, but I always use apple vinegar because it doesn't smell quite as bad. Rinse your hair with it a couple times and then let it soak in for about five to ten minutes. Wash it out so you don't smell like vinegar all day. Then go buy yourself better shampoo.