The Dreaded Dilemma of Head Lice

If your family has suffered with head lice, here is new hope. These tips should help you get rid of lice, and keep them from ever coming back! Mix about half a cup each of olive oil and white vinegar together and stir in two teaspoons of “tea tree oil.” Tea tree oil is much less expensive, not to mention less toxic, than some chemical treatments. Cover your child’s hair with the mixture and work it into the scalp. Have your child put on a shower cap. You can buy packages of disposable plastic caps inexpensively at drug stores and … Continue reading

More Clothing Care Tips

Here are some more tips to help keep your clothing in good condition so you can get more wear from each item and replace clothing less often. 1. Treat stains as soon as they occur. Do not wait until washday to treat stains, allowing them to sink in and dry onto the fabric. Wet with cold water and apply stain remover or a bit of liquid laundry detergent. Allow the solution to soak into the stain until you are ready to wash the garment. Rinse with cold water before washing to see if the stain is beginning to lift. If … Continue reading