Money|Instead of running to the store every time the family has a new need or ailment, “All You” magazine offers these ideas for reusing common household supplies: Stop bug bites and stings from itching by rubbing a bar of soap on the affected area.
Sooth aching muscles with a frozen sponge enveloped in a plastic bag. (Keep a few frozen sponges in the freezer and ready to go.)
Brighten fingernails by scrubbing them with a clean, old toothbrush and whitening toothpaste.
Use styrofoam peanuts instead of toe spacers for the next in-home pedicure.
Time|”The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Cleaning” (Penguin, $14.95) offers this tip to make garbage duty slightly less troublesome: “Keep spare trash bags in the bottom of the trash can. That way when you empty the trash, you have another bag there and waiting!”
Space|People with small kitchens need not suffer without all of their favorite countertop appliances. Instead, shop for multipurpose appliances like KitchenAid’s combination sink and dishwasher, or a combination microwave and toaster from LG Electronics, available for $140 at Linens-N-Things.
