Zip up your dress easily

To zip up the back of your dress without a helper, use the end of a wire hanger to grip the slider and pull it up effortlessly.

Menstrual cramps relief

To alleviate cramps during the week of your period, add some oregano to your meals (about 2 tsp per day). The herb has compounds that relax uterine muscles, preventing them from contracting and cramping.

Swallowing large pills

If you have been prescribed a big pill that feels very hard to swallow, just roll it in some olive oil before taking it. The pill will slide right down your throat.

Relief for a paper cut

To heal a painful paper cut, just apply some lip balm on it. The ingredients in the product that works to soothe cracked skin, will also help to seal the cut and protect it from infection.

Trimming hair bangs

For an easy bang trim, just comb the hair dry and place a long strip of transparent tape on the area, aligning the top edge of it where you intend to make the cut. This flexible guide will prevent you from making any mistakes, and will keep all cut strands stuck to it, helping the cleanup as well.

Improvise mini ice packs

Do not discard those small packets (mustard, soy sauce, ketchup etc.) from take-out and delivered orders. Instead, store them in the freezer and take with you when you go out with the kids. They may be very useful, as mini cold packs, in case of a little bruise while playing outdoors.

Soothing mosquito bites

To stop bug bite from itching, just dab a small amount of liquid laundry detergent on the itchy area using a cotton ball. The chemicals in the detergent will dry the bite reducing irritation.

Relieve diarrhea

In case of diarrhea, make yourself a cup of black tea and add 1/2 tsp of sugar. The tannins in tea reduce intestinal irritation and absorption of toxins. Hot water helps you rehydrate and sugar restores electrolytes.

Prevent static in hair

To keep your hair free of static and perfectly in place, just blow dry your brush before using it. The heat will soften the bristles, reducing the static that results from a very rigid brush.

Relieve back pain

Improvise a heating pad by partially filling a pillowcase with dried beans. Tie the end securely and microwave the new pillow for about 1 minute. Let cool a little bit and rest your back on top of it. Besides the benefits of the heat, you will receive a relaxing massage.

Relieve back pain

Improvise a heating pad by partially filling a pillowcase with dried beans. Tie the end securely and microwave the new pillow for about 1 minute. Let cool a little bit and rest your back on top of it. Besides the benefits of the heat, you will receive a relaxing massage.

Relieve back pain

Improvise a heating pad by partially filling a pillowcase with dried beans. Tie the end securely and microwave the new pillow for about 1 minute. Let cool a little bit and rest your back on top of it. Besides the benefits of the heat, you will receive a relaxing massage.

Relieve back pain

Improvise a heating pad by partially filling a pillowcase with dried beans. Tie the end securely and microwave the new pillow for about 1 minute. Let cool a little bit and rest your back on top of it. Besides the benefits of the heat, you will receive a relaxing massage.

Stinky feet

To eliminate foot odor, in a big bowl, mix 1 package of lime-flavored gelatin with the recommended amount of hot water (not boiling). Add cold water until reaching a comfortable temperature and soak your feet until the mix starts to set. Citrus will absorb odor and leave a fresh smell on skin.

Improving a full body photo

- When facing the camera, turn your body slightly, placing one foot in front of the other. Point your toe in the direction of the camera and put your weight on your back foot.
- In a group photo, get stuck in the middle. On the ends of the photo you usually look the largest.
- Never press your arms into your body. You can place your hands on your hips, or hold them slightly away from the sides etc.

Improving a profile photo

- Push your chin and head slightly forward to make your face look thinner and eliminate a double chin.
- Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth, behind your teeth, while smiling to look more relaxed.
- Push your shoulders slightly forward to emphasize your collarbone and make your arms thinner.

Relief for irritated eyes

Add 1 tsp of fennel seeds to 1 cup of boiling water, let steep for about 20 minutes and strain. Apply cool compress to the eyes for about 5 minutes every day. Fennel contains anti-inflammatory components that will be absorbed through eyelid skin and relieve irritated eyes.

Relief for heartburn

To eliminate indigestion, have a snack that contains 1/2 tsp of mustard (any kind). Mustard seeds are rich in acids that stimulate the stomach to increase production of digestive enzymes, which improve the breakdown and absorption of food.

Relieve water retention

Drink 2 cups of dandelion tea daily. Dandelion leaves are rich in fluid-flushing minerals that will help you to get rid of a bloated tummy.

Great lashes for less

To achieve long lush lashes use an expensive brush with any brand of mascara. Most mascara formulas are similar and their secret for a stunning look is the innovative lash-separating brush that some have.