Extend life of sweet onions

To keep sweet onions (Vidalia) fresh longer, store them without touching each other. Poke a few holes in small plastic bags, place one onion in each bag and tie a knot.

Longer life for poinsettia

Steep a sachet of white tea in a cup of hot water. When it is cool, pour the liquid on the plant’s soil. The antioxidants provide nutrients that helps plants longevity more than water.

Shipping delicate items

As a substitute for expensive packing materials, use some air popped popcorn to stuff boxes and protect all items that need to be shipped.

Cleaning colored candles

Pour about 1 cup of full fat buttermilk in a shallow bowl and dip your hands in the liquid. Run your wet palms quickly over each candle and buff with a clean dry cloth. Candles will be clean and shiny.

Prevent silverware from tarnishing

Add several packs of silica gel beads (save the ones that come in shoe boxes, as an example) to the container in which you store the silverware to keep moisture away. Silver tarnishes when moisture in the air causes it to oxidize.

Water ring on glass table

Soak a clean cloth in rubbing alcohol and use it to lightly dab at the stain until it disappears (do not rub!).

Help poinsettia buds to bloom faster

Place the plants in a large dark garbage bag for 2 weeks. Close loosely to keep light out and let air in. The darkness will speed blossom process.

Stressed out cat

Put a small portion of butter on the top of each front paw. This will keep your cat busy licking for quite a while settling him down.