Sanding Sponge for Foot Callouses
I use a styrofoam sanding block to buff off the dried dead skin from the bottom of my feet. It's best to use them after bathing or showering while your feet are softer. It's best to slightly wet the sanding block as well.
It doesn't cost very much to pamper yourself. I soak my feet in Epsom salt which cost $1.00 at the Dollar Tree. Then I bought some dollar polish and painted my toes. Also I use petroleum jelly on my feet at night before I go to bed and put socks on.
What works best for very dry cracked hands?
My daughter is 9 years old. She has a foot itching problem at night from dry skin. Can someone give me a solution for this?
Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth
Does anyone else have major trouble with teeth brushing in 10 year olds? Are they truly capable of doing a good job? My son is prone to decay big time, while my daughter is not.
My homemade body wash came out runny. How can I thicken it?
Use Castor Oil for Better Eyelashes
A great way to get better eyelashes it to put castor oil on them. I read reviews of how it made peoples lashes better over night, made them grow in fast, etc., and I didn't believe it...until I tried it!
Use Baby Wipes For Spot Freshening
I liked the convenience of "Feminine" wipes, but even though I was getting my packets from the dollar store, they were still sort of pricey. When the dollar store supply ran out, I thought I would try baby wipes in a pinch.
Someone just requested a recipe for homemade body mist so I posted my recipe for her and thought, "Deeli, enter it in to the tip contest too!" ;-)
Don't waste money on high priced pedicures and lotions! Rub a small amount of extra virgin olive oil on your feet and around your cuticles of your toes, and put on cotton socks at night.
Being a clay artist my hands are extremely dry. I've found the best thing to wash them with is shaving cream from the dollar store. I've found a brand made for women that has a wonderful raspberry scent.
Bath and Body Works Clearance Sales
Bath and Body works has their big annual clearance sales twice a year: in January and June. If you want to indulge yourself with some fancy-schmancy body wash, lotions, etc. These are the months to do it.
Teeth Whitening Kits from the Dollar Store
I am so excited to share this Thrifty tip with everyone! Do you use those expensive teeth whitening kits? Here's a very inexpensive tip to maintain your very white "pearly whites". The Dollar Tree carries teeth whitening kits, and they work!
Assign Colored Nylon Scrubbies for Bathtime
Save on laundry and hand soap! Assign a different colored nylon scrubbie to each member of your household. No more wash clothes to launder! A scrubbie creates a ridiculous amount of suds thereby reducing the amount of soap used.
I've found a way to make my own "Ear Lifts", using clear packing tape, bought at the dollar store, waxed paper, and scissors. Stick a couple of inches of tape to the waxed paper. Then, just cut out your own ear lifts.
Refill Mouthwash Squirt Bottles
Do you want to use mouthwash, but find it too strong? I purchased a little purse-size squirt bottle from the dollar store, used a little funnel and filled the small bottle. Now I just open my mouth, give myself 3-4 minty squirts, and my mouth feels refreshed!
Refill Child's Cute Lip Gloss Case with Homemade Gloss
My daughter is 5 years old and loves all of the sparkly and colorful lip glosses that come in cute cases with her favorite characters on them. The problem is that these glosses are terrible for her lips! They are very low quality and drying to her lips.
Hand Sanitizer for Sticky Hands
Use hand sanitizer on your hands after you've eaten, to get rid of sticky messes when you don't have soap and water available. It removes all traces of "stickiness" and works when dry napkins or paper towels by themselves just don't work.
I suffer from dry, cracked heels. I have tried many lotions and creams to soften and moisturize my feet over the years. When my mother-in-law suggested A+D Ointment for my daughter's dry lips, I had an "Ah Ha" moment and tried it on my heels after my shower.
Use Antbacterial Gel in Your Bathroom
Our house is 100 years old and any activity on the plumbing affects the water pressure. When someone is in the shower it is a big problem. I have added anti-bacterial gel next to the sink so if you need to "wash" your hands the person in the shower doesn't get scalded.
