Moisturizing your skin

Warm 3 cups of milk in the microwave for about a minute, then add to running bath water. Lie back for 15 minutes before rinsing. The result is a silky skin that lasts.

Storing necklaces

To prevent your necklaces from ending up in a tangled mess at the bottom of your jewelry box, try to use a tie organizer. Each necklace slips effortlessly over the notches, and they are easy to find when you are in a hurry.

Unshrinking a sweater

You pull your favorite sweater out of the dryer and it is a size to small. To restore it, soak it in warm water and 2tbsp baby shampoo for 15 minutes. Remove and roll in a towel to blot moisture. Spread the sweater on a corkboard, pulling it gently to its correct shape, and adhere using pins. Re-stretch and re-pin every few hours until dry.

Relief for aching hands

Hold your right hand in front of you, palm facing in and fingers spread. Use your left thumb and forefinger to press each of the webs between your fingers. Repeat on the opposite hand.

Quick solution for dandruff

Microwave 4tbsp olive oil for 20 seconds. Massage into your scalp, cover with a shower cap, and leave on overnight. Oleic acid in the oil softens seborrheic scales so they can be rinsed away easily.

Serving ice cream in a party

Save yourself time when serving ice cream to your guests, by dishing it out the day before. Scoop and place each ball on a baking sheet, cover it with aluminum foil, and freeze until firm. Come dessert time, just place the frozen scoop in the plate.

Storing pie shells

To prevent puff, fill an oven-safe plastic turkey bag with dried beans, knot closed, and place in the unbaked pie shell. Once the crust is baked, simply remove the bag, let cool and store. It is reusable!

Control body breakouts

Limit your shower to 10 minutes, maximum. Spending too much time in there can drain skin's moisture and waste a lot of water as well. Cleanse acne-prone areas, like the chest and the back, with a wash containing salicylic acid, which dissolves clogs inside pores.