Helpful hints

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I heard banana skins will shine leather. Anyone heard this?

I heard that too....

Banana Peels Can Even Shine Your Shoes | Farmers' Almanac

 

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This is a quick and easy way to prepare corn on the cob without all the fuss & mess.

Cook corn in microwave (four minutes per ear), shuck and serve. This is a neat trick and the best part is NO SILKS.

How to shuck corn quick and easy. [VIDEO]

 

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household hint -

Simple way to organize your picnic table: Use a muffin pan to hold your condiments such as mustard, catsup, relish, and onions. You won't have to pass a lot of separate bottles and jars.

 

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Anyone needing a special grad. card from the discount stores.....look for it now while they are plentiful.

Got one for granddaughter.....had my choice of a dozen or so that were for granddaughter. They will be gone by mid-May......in the 99 Cent Stores and the Dollar Tree stores.

 

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So does hairspray or rubbing alcohol -

 

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Going on a cruise and don't want to spend a fortune on drinks? Pour your vodka in an empty Listerine bottle, add 3 drops of blue food coloring and 1 drop of green!!! Genius

 

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If your horse has a hard time standing still for the farrier, put a piece of duct tape on their nose to distract them. It works!

 

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Sponges remove pet hair......Fido leaving your furniture furry ? Lightly dampen a sponge an rub it across upholstery. It will lift pet hair from the surface.

 

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Sugar removes grass stains.....Enzymes in sugar help break down the chlorophyll that causes green stains. Mix 1/4 up sugar with just enough warm water to make a paste. Apply to stain. Let sit for 30 minutes before washing.

 

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Pillowcases protect delicates......The washer can pull fragile sweaters and pantyhose out of shape. Toss them into a pillowcase. Close the case with a rubber band, place in the washer and run the machine on gentle setting.

 

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Lemon juice lifts ink stains...Soak an ink stain in lemon juice for 5-10 minutes before laundering in a normal cycle. The juice's citric acid is a natural stain fighter that breaks up the ink on clothing.

 

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