Sunday, January 27, 2013

Making that Sweater Look New



Have any of those sweaters or clothes that are super comfy and you love but are just to “pilly” to really wear.  Well, all you need to fix that is a disposable razor.  That’s right you heard me. A disposable razor.  Shaving a sweater may sound weird but it really works. 

All you need to do is simply run the razors carefully and lightly over the sweater in a vertical direction.  You should see the fuzz coming right off.  Then just pull the fuzz from the razor and viola you’re done.  The best razors are the disposable ones without the moisturizing strips.

So make sure to include a razor in your laundry essentials.

*Source: Krazy Coupon Lady.com article “DIY: Make an Old Sweater Look Like New”

Face Primer



Ingredients
1½ tablespoons foundation (tone that matches your skin)
3 tablespoons moisturizer or face lotion
3 tablespoons aloe vera (white works best but green will work as well)
Few drops of sunscreen (if desired)
1 empty lotion container or bottle of some sort (sterilized)

Steps
1.      Mix the foundation, aloe vera, moisturizer, and a few drops of sunscreen (if desired) with a clean spoon.
2.      Store in a repurposed cosmetic, lotion or bottle container.
3.      Apply with sponge or brush. (Keep fingers out of the container to prevent bacteria from growing.)

*Source: Krazy Coupon Lady.com article “Primed for Savings: Make Your Own Face Primer”

Eyeshadow Primer



Ingredients
½ teaspoon foundation (tone that matches your skin)
½ teaspoon moisturizer or face lotion
1-5 toothpicks for mixing
1 old eye shadow container (thoroughly washed and dried)

Steps
1.      Mix the foundation and moisturizer with a toothpick.
2.      Store in a repurposed cosmetic container.
3.      Apply with sponge or brush. (Keep fingers out of the container to prevent bacteria from growing.)
*Source: Krazy Coupon Lady.com article “Primed for Savings: Make Your Own Face Primer”

Ginger Massage Oil



Ingredients
2” knob of ginger, coarsely chopped
½ cup almond, grape seed, or olive oil

Steps
1.      Blend the ingredients at high speed until liquefied.
2.      Strain into a non-breakable container.

*Source: June/July 2012 “Parent& Child” magazine

Olive Oil Hand Treatment



Ingredients
1 cup olive oil
1cup fresh lemon

Steps
1.      Heat the olive oil in a pan until it is just warm. Be careful not to overheat or you will burn yourself.
2.      Pour the lemon juice and olive oil into a bowl.
3.      Soak your hands in the warm mixture for 20 minutes to soften your skin, fade sunspots and liver spots, and whiten and strengthen your nails and cuticles.

*Source: June/July 2012 “Parent& Child” magazine