Interesting Things To Do with Hand Lotion

February 23, 2009 by drmommy  
Filed under Fun Tips

If you’re like me I can’t live with out my hand and body lotion.  Below are some ways to use lotion that will in turn help save some money.  Who doesn’t like saving money?  Enjoy the tips below:

  • Shaving – instead of using shaving cream which can be costly, grab a bottle of lotion instead.  An added bonus:  legs stay moisturized longer.
  • Polish your shoes – dab a bit of lotion on your shoes and buff with a cloth to have a wonderful shine in not time for pennies.
  • Say good-bye to frizz – don not apply directly on hair, spread a little over your fingertips and scrunch your hair to remove the frizz.  Try it, it works!
  • Remove clothing static – rub some lotion on your hands and rub over your clothing and your pantyhose, to remove that annoying static.
  • Moisturize under your gloves – place a tube of lotion near your gloves, and next time you reach for your gloves, put some lotion on and keep your hands smooth.
  • No more flaky heels – can’t afford a pedicure, no worries..lather your feet with lotion and slip on a pair of socks before going to bed and watch the cracked heels, begin to look better in just a few weeks.

Try these simple tricks with simple hand or body lotion.  Have an idea to share? Leave us a comment below.

my-signature1

Toothpaste – Not just for teeth

December 6, 2008 by drmommy  
Filed under Fun Tips

Came across these tips and had to share them with you.

Of course I had to try it first before sharing with you as well.

Who knew that toothpaste could be used for more than just your teeth?

Here are some great tips that will save you money as well:

  • Whitens sneakers – well now we can not only use toothpaste to brighten our teeth, but can also use on our sneakers! Clean rubber soles by rubbing scuff marks with an old toothbrush and non-gel toothbrush..brush away the dirt!
  • Deodorize your hands – you know that smell of garlic you can’t seem to wash off, now you can! Squirt a blob of toothpaste on your hands and rub together, rinse and smell is all gone.
  • Remove crayon marks - this really works and I was amazed! Squeeze a small dab of non-gel toothpaste on the wall where the crayon mark is and rub gently with a cloth.  Rinse with warm water and mark disappears, like magic!
  • Defog your goggles – can’t keep your swimming goggles from fogging up?  Coat the inside of your swimming goggles with toothpaste, then wipe off, and viola! No more foggy goggles!
  • Buff a DVD – no more worries over light scratches on your favorite DVD. Squeeze a little of non-gel toothpaste onto a cotton ball and gently wipe over the DVD from center to outer ridge.  Rinse carefully with warm water and dry with a lint-free cloth and scratches disappear.

Who knew toothpaste could me used on more than just your teeth?  I’ve heard of other uses such as placing a dab of non-gel toothpaste on a pimple and it will disappear, but that never works for me.  The tips I shared worked.  Try them for yourself.

my-signature1