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May 21, 2010
when replacing old elastic or tape
with new one in an outfit , tie the new one to the old one and pull through the band till the end of the new one comes out ,tie up the ends of the new ones.
if you are suffering from cough
mix equal quantities of basil juice,honey and caraway (ajwain) juice and drink on empty stomach
a few basil leaves added to your bath
water for 10 minutes before you bathe will leave your skin free of any minor rash , especially during monsoon
for immediate relief from toothache
take 2 basil leaves ,a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth
basil leaves
have amazing medicinal properties , try to eat 2 basil leaves early in the morning everyday.
after extracting butter from milk
cream add a little curd to the residue and boil.you will get soft paneer which is nutritious .
soak you silver articles
in tamarind water for 30 minutes and wash off with fresh water ,if you want them shine like new
if you want soft skin
mix 2 table spoons of neem powder and turmeric powder with rose water and apply it on your face twice a week
to prevent silver fish
from attacking your clothes , keep a few kalonji seeds tied in a muslin cloth in your cupboard
are you suffering from a nagging cough
or chest congestion ? boil 2 cups water with 2 fresh betel leaves and four crushed peppercorns, till the water reduced to the half , strain and drink it every morning and night with a tea spoon of honey added to it
place cotton wool swabs
dipped in cold milk on closed eyes to soothe the eyes and remove dark circles
don't panic if wada batter
has become watery, just freeze it for 10 to 15 minutes and fry crispy wadas.
May 6, 2010
if a garment has shrunk
soak it for at least half an hour in warm water to which some shampoo has been added.this will soften the fabric sufficiently for you to reshape it.
after washing your infant's clothes
soak them in salt water for 15 to 20 minutes before spreading them to dry , all the baby odours will disappear.
before frying wadas
add 2 table spoons of curd to it.the wadas will not soak in much oil and will be soft
salt will not become damp
and biscuits will remain crisp if the bottom of the container is lined with blotting paper.
silver ware that always turns black
will retain its shine if boiled for a few minutes in water to which a little soap powder and turmeric powder has been added.
for setting curds faster
during winter months , sprinkle a few red chilli seeds after adding a teaspoon of curds to lukewarm milk.
if you want to bake a cake in hurry
just mix all the ingredients together with a level table spoon of lemon juice.no beating is required .this cake will be as good and fluffy as you beat it well.
raw mangoes can be preserved
for a couple of days if stored immersed in water.change the water everyday.the mangoes will not soften.
pour hot water on small pieces of toilet soap
and add a little washing soda to it. immerse your bath towels into the liquid for an hour and then wash.the towels will be as clean as new.
to remove hair dye stains
from garments , dip the stained portion in water.remove from water and apply a little warm glycerine.rub it with a brush and wash well.the stain will disappear.
hair care
give yourself a ruddy salon treatment with herbal henna.boil one grated beetroot along with 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds and a little water.stain the mixture and add it to the henna paste.keep it overnight.
five minutes before applying the paste add a teaspoon of vinegar or lime juice ,apply the paste to your hair and keep for 4 hours and wash with cold water with out using any soap or shampoo.
shampoo the hair only after 24 hours if you want.
instead of using nepthalene balls
while storing woolen garments , put layers of neem leaves between the cloths.this will prevent the cloths from getting stained and is cheaper also
to remove hot water stains
from polished tables,make a thin paste of salad oil and salt.apply a little on the marks and allow to stand for an hour.rub well with a soft duster.
May 5, 2010
a better utilisation of leftover
boiled potatoes would be to dice them and put them in a little oil with mustard powder , salt and chilli powder.keep overnight.it makes a tasty veg pickles.
for making soft puris
and chapatis , add a little curd (not very sour) while mixing the dough . always keep the dough covered with a wet cloth ,otherwise it will get dry.
cloths which have turned yellow
will turnout whiter if you rinse them in water to which a teaspoon of kerosene has been added.
Before you start painting a room
or the exterior of a house , rub baby oil over your hands, face and feet which are likely to get splashed with paint. The paint will come off easily because of the oil.
In order to remove tea,coffee or iodine stains
dip the stained area in a solution of hot water and borax.see that you do not dip entire cloth into it, otherwise the iodine may spread to the rest of the garment.After sometime remove the cloth,wring it out and dry it in the sun.
vegetables will remain fresh
for a long time if soaked for about 10 minutes in cold water to which a few teaspoons of vinegar have been added.
Sep 12, 2008
to make chocolate leaves
melt a little milk chocolate in a bowl over a double boiler or in a microwave.using small brush,smear the chocolate on to the dull side of fresh,clean rose leaves,leave in a cool place to harden and then carefully peel away the real leaf
keep a record of everything
you buy and review it every month,if you discover that you are not using many of things you are buying ,you can resist impulse purchase the next time
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