To keep baked goodies fresh for longer, wrap them in butter paper and store. The water from your aquarium acts as a good feeder for your plants. Empty airtight containers remain odor free if you … [Read more...]
June 2011 Hints
Do not throw flowers that remain fresh, when you clear the previous day flowers from the pooja place. Use them to make floating arrangement. Keep the agarbathi / incense stick stand on a use hard … [Read more...]
May 2011 Hints
Oil your hands before handling Chilies, to avoid hand burn. For easy peeling of Sambar onions / Shallots, soak them in water for 10 minutes. Before spreading the dosa batter rub the iron kadai … [Read more...]
April 2011 Hints
To stop continuous yawning, suck on a candy or peppermint and it stops immediately. If you want to check your baby’s sore throat without the baby throwing a tantrum, use a lollipop to press down the … [Read more...]
March 2011 Hints
Add little tamarind to water and let boil. Add Silver articles and jewelry to the boiling water and let it boil for 5 minutes. The jewelry will shine like new! In case you run out of mosquito … [Read more...]
January 2011 Hints
To store curry leaves for a long time and make it ready to use, fry washed curry leaves in Oil and remove on a kitchen towel. When cool crush them and store in airtight bottles. Add to any chutneys … [Read more...]
December 2010 Hints
Add a few drops of mustard oil to your coconut oil to prevent it from freezing in winter. For a quick face mask, mix oats, egg white and lemon for oily skin and oats, honey and egg white for dry … [Read more...]
November 2010 Hints
If pickles dry up, heat the required amount of oil, cool it and add to the jar to make the pickle soft and edible again. For cake decoration, create a pretty chocolate leaves by brushing melted … [Read more...]
September 2010 Hints
Use a peeler to shave candles so that they fit into your candlestick holder. To retain the color of Cauliflower while cooking, add 2 tbsp of Vinegar or Milk to the dish. You can use your old … [Read more...]
August 2010 Hints
To keep lentils like Tuvar Dal, Moong Dal etc. insect free, roast them for a minute and store them in dry airtight containers. To get a strong aroma of saffron, soak the strands in either hot water … [Read more...]
July 2010 Hints
To keep Ginger fresh for a longer time, store them in the refrigerator in a jar filled with water. Chop Cauliflower into florets and soak them in water to which little vinegar or 1tsp of salt has … [Read more...]
June 2010 Hints
Reseed your lawn just before the rains, so the buds get lots of water and sun. To make the idli batter ferment faster in winter, add a packet of Eno. This also helps to make them softer. To … [Read more...]
March 2010 Hints
Wrap vegetables in newspapers before storing in refrigerator. They remain fresh for a long time. If you need Sour Cream urgently, add lemon juice to fresh cream and mix lightly. When you are all … [Read more...]
February 2010 Hints
Add little vinegar to wash vacuum flash to remove musty smell. Intricately carved wooden items can be cleaned by squeezing an empty dry plastic squeeze bottle. The dust will blow off due to the air … [Read more...]
January 2010 Hints
Cookies / biscuits will be crisper if little Rice flour is added to the flour while preparing the cookie dough. School leather shoes usually get scratched and peel off. Rub a slice of Raw potato … [Read more...]
December 2009 Hints
When fruits are sliced and left either inside or outside the fridge, the color of the fruits slice changes. Wrap the container in cling film, the fruits will remain fresh and will taste great! Wash … [Read more...]
November 2009 Hints
Few days before your planned trip / tour, jot down the things to be packed on a sheet of paper and keep adding as you remember the things to pack. On the day of journey, mark the check list with … [Read more...]
October 2009 Hints
Place a sheet of thermocole under the gas cylinder to avoid rust stains and scratches on the floor. Instead of tying stings to hold the curtains, insert a thick "Glass work / Meena work" bangle to … [Read more...]
September 2009 Hints
If the soup is too thin and watery, grate a little boiled Potato into it. Simmer till the potato dissolves in the Soup. The soup is ready to be served. Biscuits will be crisper if you add a little … [Read more...]
August 2009 Hints
If your bathtub is discolored, cover the tub in paper towels, soaking them in full strength vinegar. After a couple of hours, remove the soaked towels, and presto! Your tub will look like new. How … [Read more...]
