Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Keep Your Cool!

Cucumbers, radishes, lettuce, and herbs such as mint are good foods to eat to help keep the body cool when

For sunburn relief, mix 2 teaspoons tomato juice with 1/4 cup buttermilk and apply to the affected area. Rinse after

Is an old or unused golf bag taking up space in your garage? They can be a real treasure to

Punch a hole in plant ID tags and loop them through key ring. Hang nearby when you need to remember

Fertilize your acid-loving houseplants (like ferns) with used tea bags. Simply open the bags and work the used tea leaves

Keep herbs fresh in a jar or vase of water as you would fresh-cut flowers. Just snip off what you

If you bought some fresh asparagus but won’t be eating it right away, cut off an inch off the bottom

Planting flowers? Echinacea is a great choice and attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Rainwater is a great way to conserve water and save money by reusing it to water plants and lawns. There

To make dyeing Easter eggs easier and mess-free, use a wire whisk to hold the hardboiled egg while you dip