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Removing Tough Slivers

Take a adhesive bandage and wrap the area with the sliver. Keep the bandage damp, and in a couple of days, the sliver will work its way out.

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Corky
Norco, CA
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Infection Stops Here

I have an open wound on my leg and instead of using a towel, I use paper toweling after my shower so I don't reinfect the wound. I also have a yeast infection and find it useful to use different pieces of paper towel so that I can get rid of the infection. Paper toweling is also good for hand wiping in the bathroom. Use and toss to keep germs from spreading.

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Andrea
West Bloomfield, MI
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Easy Tick Removal

Here's an easy way to remove ticks, especially if you're dealing with a wiggly child or pet, or cannot reach it easily with tweezers. Apply a generous amount of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and hold it there for 15-20 seconds. The tick will come out on its own and will be sticking to the cotton ball when you remove it. It works every time, and no trauma!

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Mary Ann
Fremont, WI
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Emergency First Aid Kit

Consider adding these items to your emergency first aid kit: Scissors to easily make a butterfly bandage from tape, a small vial of rubbing alcohol (try putting it in a film canister) to kill ticks and a first aid guide. A jewelry or toiletries travel organizer with see-through pouches is very helpful in storing the items!

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Julie
Hortonville, WI
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Mosquito Repellant

Take a fabric softener sheet and pin it to the kids. Something in the fabric softener sheets helps keep the mosquitos away. If it works in Alaska, it will work in the lower 48!

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Michele
Renton, WA
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Cure a Cough

if you or your kid has a cough, cut up an onion and fry it in a little bit of oil. Let it cool, then put the paste on the soles of your feet (then cover with socks) and rub it on your chest. It stinks, but like my grandma said, "It works!"

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Krysty
King, NC
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Save on Fresh Veggies

I buy fruit and veggies on sale and cut them up and freeze them. Slice or dice them and put them in freezer bags, so when you want them, you have them at discount prices.

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Verna
Riverside, RI
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Get Dirty for Red Ant Bites

Bites from red ants can be very painful, even after the ant is gone. For a simple, quick (and free) solution just grab some dirt, mix with small amount of water to make a mud paste, and apply onto bites. Within minutes, the bite pain is gone and then easily washed off with soap and water.

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Arlene
Hesperia, CA
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