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Get Relief From Itching



Apply some sandlewood oil mixed into some coconut oil or sesame oil and massage into the affected areas.

Apply the juice of lemon and juice of basil mixed together.

Apply turmeric mixed in mustard oil or coconut oil at the site of itching.

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Remove 'dal' Fry Stains From Carpet



Boil two litres water and 250 g 'reetha' powder together for about 10 minutes. Filter through a muslin cloth. Put the decoction in a bottle, shake the bottle well and sponge in the foam that forms over it. Rub the stain with the sponge in a circular motion over the carpet. Wipe off with a wet cloth.

Dust on talcum powder on the stain and leave for a few hours. Then brush off the excess powder and iron lightly by putting a blotting paper under the stain.

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Tasty Food Tips!



While mashing potatoes, try using mayonnaise, instead of butter, pepper or milk. It gives a delightfully different flavour, colour and appearance.

Give your salted peanuts an added 'zing', by heating one kilogram of them with one tablespoon of curry powder and one tablespoon of butter for 15 minutes in a moderate oven.

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Unusual Food Ideas



Stuff bittergourds, lady fingers etc. with leftover pickle 'masala'. The vegetables will have a tangy and unusual flavour.

Peel and grind garlic and add an equal quantity of salt to it. While preparing vegetables or meat, use this garlic-salt instead of plain salt. You can store this garlic-salt for a whole year

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Coffee myths busted



Coffee can lead to heart disease. Wrong! There is no grounds to support this idea, as long as coffee is drunk in some sort of limit. As a matter of fact, a study showed that over a period of 10 years, women who drank up to 6 cups of coffee a day did not show an increased risk for heart disease.

Coffee can lead to ulcers. Wrong! It thought that coffee contributed to increased stomach acid, the main reason of ulcers. So it was believed that coffee could be a cause of ulcers. Nevertheless, recently it was ascertained that ulcers are caused by a certain bacteria, and that these ulcers can be cleared up by the use the antibiotics.

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Good Household Tips



When glass breaks, collect its small pieces on a piece of dough. The glass pieces will not prick your fingers.

To remove chewing gums stuck onto garments, apply ice over the affected area first to harden it. Then scrape off the chewing gum with a knife. Wash the garment with detergent and warm water.

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Intelligent Kitchen Tips



If ghee turns rancid, heat it agina adding a few drumstick leaves in it. Bring it to boil, cool and strain. It will smell fresh once again.

Clarify sugar syrup by adding a little milk or lemon juice. Boil and remove the scum from its surface.

To hasten sprouting of pulses, keep them closed in hot casseroles after soaking them properly in hot water.

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Refrigerator Maintenance Tips



To drain out water from the fridge tray, hold one end of a small hose pipe into the tray and drop the other end into a bucket. The tray will get emptied without much trouble.

To prevent the ice-try from sticking to the bottom of the freezer, rub a little glycerine at the bottom and sides of the tray.

Apply a mixture of toothpaste and baking soda to remove yellow stains from refrigerator shelves

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Clean Your Soft Toys



Wash the soft toys with a mild baby shop or baby shampoo. Gently squeeze out the water and lay the toys out to dry on a towel. Rub stubborn stains gently with an old toothbrush.

Wash the soft toys in a liquid soap meant for delicate fabrics, and dry in the sun.

Put the soft toys in a pillow cover, seal it with a ribbon or rubber band and you can wash them with your other clothes in the washing machine. The toys will get clean and won't get damaged.

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Chic Cooking Tricks



Meat will cook faster, if you add a piece of raw 'papaya' or a little rum to it. It will save cooking time and gas.

Poke cloves and bits of cinnamon into a medium sized carrot, and immerse stews or curries while cooking. It will add flavor to the dish.

If you want a rich brown color to your subzis (side dish), add a little sugar to the ghee or oil in which the spices are browned.

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Make-up tricks to look younger!



Wear a good smile, which gives the impression of an blink of an eye face lift.

Curling your lashes is of great help. A gentle press opens drained eyes and lightens up your face. Eye-lash Curlers make it easy.

Wearing white brings a youthful visual aspect to your look. Brighter and lighter is the way to go.

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Food storing tips!



Presence of moisture encourages decomposition and mold. Wipe fruits & vegetables dry before storing and avoid storing in plastic bags.

Store cake with half an apple in the container to keep it moist.

Avoid storing milk in the door where temperature is warmer.

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Tips for gaining weight



Include proteins along with fats to gain weight which is present in foods like fish, eggs, dairy products, pulses, beans, sprouts, lean meat and poultry.

Make healthy choices, opt for dairy products, fish and meat over bread, eggs over vegetables.

Indulge in moderate physical activities such as brisk walking, jogging or playing a sport for at least 30 minutes for 3-4 times per week.

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Boost iron in your system



Add amla to green chutney.

Cook greens in ironware.

Go for regular brisk walks.

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Clever make-up tricks



Use light colours for daywear make-up.

If you have grey hair and a fair complexion, wear a medium-coverage foundation .

To match a pink sari, add a lilac touch to the cheeks.