Find Great Home Remedies For The Whole Family!
Over the years, I have had many discussions with my family and friends on home remedies to treat everything from sunburn to head lice. Often I have laughed at how crazy they sounded, until I tried them myself and found out that MOST OF THE TIME THEY ACTUALLY WORK! For example, my mother-in-law is big on vinegar to cure most anything. My husband and I always laughed because she keeps a large bottle in the medicine cabinet for emergencies. That was until I cut my finger pretty badly chopping veggies and couldn't get the bleeding to stop. I was desperate and remembered what she had said. So, I got up the courage to pour some on my wound. BOY DID IT HURT!! But, guess what? It worked! The bleeding stopped immediately! (You will see many of these home remedies include vinegar. Guess she is right!)
Here is the list I have compiled so far. As I collect more great tips, I will add them to the list! (As always, please consult your doctor before treatment or if it is an emergency call 911!) Home Remedies for SUNBURNNothing is worse than having a sunburn! It hurts to sit, it hurts to shower, it hurts to move! All you want is relief.Luckily, there are many items around the house that will relieve sunburn misery. Find great sunburn remedies right in your own home! Remedies for CRADLE CAP1. Use a mixture of half Head & Shoulders Sensitive and half regular baby shampoo and wash normally. Should clear it up in about a week!2. Use a soft toothbrush and baby oil to clear away the cradle cap. Rub gently!!!! Home Remedies for POISON IVYAt some point in our lives most of us will end-up with poison ivy. The itching and stinging is almost unbearable at times. If you need relief fast, try one of these remedies!Home Remedies for HEAD LICENo one wants to deal with the hassles of head lice. But, if you have children in school, then odds are you will at some point have a child with head lice. Try one of these tips to get rid of head lice without using harsh chemicals! Home Remedies for BUG BITES1. Soak the affected area with vinegar 2. Put ammonia OR clorox on a cotton ball and apply to the area. It will draw out the stinger and reduce pain and itching. (Warning-never mix bleach and ammonia. Use one or the other!) 3. Spread some honey on a clean cloth. Place an ice cube on top of the honey and wrap the cloth. Apply to area with honey side towards the bite. 4. Cover the bite with clear nail polish to stop the itching. (You can used colored polish, but it might look pretty funny!) 5. Take regular toothpaste (not gel) and dab onto the bite. 6. Try rubbing the inside of a banana peel on the affected area. It will help relieve the itching and irritation. 7. Moisten the area and then rub an antacid tablet on the bite. The antacid will weaken the proteins in the bug venom that cause the inflammation and soreness. Home Remedies for SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS1. Chapped Skin: Use sweet oil and rub into hands, feet and lips. Take an old toothbrush and rub briskly to remove dead skin.2. Make-Up Removal: Use baby oil, petroleum jelly or sweet oil on a cotton ball and remove make-up. Works great and doesn't cost as much as those anti-aging creams! (My friend swears this is why she doesn't have crows feet!) 3. Cuticles: Use a mixture of half vinegar and half warm water to soak cuticles. Then, apply sweet oil to the cuticle and push back gently using a toothpick wrapped in cotton. 4. Hair that has static from the cold winter: rub a dryer sheet across your hair. (Leave one in your purse in case you need it once you get to your destination!) 5. Gum in Hair: Use sweet oil or peanut butter to remove the gum instead of cutting it out. 6. Gum on clothing or carpet: Use canned air (like you use to clean keyboards) to freeze the gum and then break apart. 7. Minor Cut: If you are still beastfeeding, dab a small about of your breastmilk on a cotton pad and apply to the wound. Breastmilk contains natural antibiotics! Home Remedies for CLEANING PRODUCTSSave yourself money and protect the environment and your family from harsh chemicals by using these great tips for natural cleaning products!For our PETS! (they're family too)Need some great home remedy ideas for the furry member of your family? Find some great tips here!1. Doggie Breath Freshener: Use a 20oz or larger soft drink bottle and fill halfway with cold water. Add a VERY small drop of peppermint oil (.05ml) and shake it up. Then, fill the rest of the bottle with water and shake again. Pour into dog's bowl!
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