Homemade Hand Cream

Homemade Hand Cream:

16 oz. baby lotion
8 oz. Vaseline
8 oz. Vitamin E Cream

Mix with electric mixer til  it resembles icing.

Put in containers.

So easy to make, inexpensive and wonderful!

the easiest way to cook corn on the cob

 Never boil corn again! Want to know the easiest way to cook corn on the cob? Throw it in the oven at 350° for 25-30 minutes. That’s it. Leave the husk on, it will trap in the moisture, leaving you with juicy, tender corn. The husk and silk will peel away easily once it’s cooked. Cut off the large end and it slides right out with no silk. We do this all the time.....good on the grill too!

Camping Knots for Wilderness Survival

Knowing how to tie good camping knots is an invaluable skill in wilderness survival situations. Its also a great asset when having fun in the outdoors. There are a wealth of different knots out there that you can learn to tie. With so many different knots, you might find it hard to choose which to learn first. Here are 3 of the most useful knots for camping and wilderness survival.
Square Knot
Also called a reef knot, this knot is useful for tying bandages, packages and joining shorter pieces of rope together. It is excellent for joining sections of survival cordage.

To begin, lay the ends of the ropes parallel and then pick up a rope in each hand.

Now tie an overhand knot as you would for tying your shoe laces by putting the right end under and over the left rope end.

Then tie another overhand knot, this time putting the left end under and over the right rope.

Completed Square Knot


Clove Hitch
Like all hitches, this camping knot ties a rope to an object. The word “clove” comes from the word “cleave” which means to hold fast. This knot is used to start and finish all types of lashings, including lashings for survival shelters.

To begin, bring the rope end over and under the post. Next, take the rope around a second time, crossing it over the first wrap to form an X on the post.

Now, bring the rope end around a third time, and tuck it under the center of the X.

Tighten by pulling the end and the main line apart.


Bowline
One of the most important camping knots to learn is the bowline knot. Because it does not slip, it is a great knot for all sorts of uses including securing tarps, lifesaving operations, and mountain climbing.

To start the bowline, first make a small loop on the rope.

Take the rope end through the loop, around the main line of the rope and back down into the loop.

Try to remember “the rabbit comes out of the hole, goes around the tree and then back down into the hole.”

To tighten, pull the main line of the rope away from the loop.


Knots are often an essential skill for wilderness survival situations. They are also excellent tools to help you have a fun and safe time in the outdoors. Practice these knots, and you will soon find many more uses for them!

source: http://www.wildernesscollege.com/camping-knots.html

Pill Bottle Survival Kit

Pill Bottle Survival Kit

This is a very simple and mini survival kit that covers the essentials of survival Enjoy!!!

Step 1

Contents

-Empty pill bottle
- 3 mini straw fire starters ( have an instructable on that)
-3 matches
-1 bandage
-1 striker
-1 hook
-1 weight
- tinfoil
-some fishing line
- razor blade
-2 safety pins
- 3 feet of duct tape
- 2 advils
- 1 birthday candle
- whistle made from straw
-Neosporin in a straw
-salt in a straw

source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Pill-Bottle-Survival-Kit/

IS YOUR SHOWER MAKING YOU SICK?

IS YOUR SHOWER MAKING YOU SICK? | The skin absorbs all chemicals it is exposed to, which then make their way to the blood stream. Chlorine, among other harmful chemicals, is prevalent in many municipal water supplies and although it may kill bacteria / microbes effectively, it itself holds problematic and harmful properties to the body. Children, teens, adults, and elders all can benefit and avoid immune system break down from chlorine simply by switching over to using a shower filter. The body has been shown to absorb anywhere from 5-8 cups of chlorinated water from an average 15 minute shower. That's a lot of chlorine! - Now, the body is remarkable at filtering toxins as best as it can and has many organs and processes in play to help achieve this. However, not only is the body absorbing the chlorine via the skin, it is also being inhaled directly in the lungs (even more with people who take steaming hot showers). These two avenues intensify the negative properties of ingesting industrial / municipal chlorine. The way to solve this problem is to simply purchase a shower filter. Anyone with skin conditions, scalp conditions, hair conditions, lung conditions, or low immunity can benefit immensely by bypassing this harmful / agitating chemical with a shower filter! It takes about 3-5 minutes to switch out the old head with the new filter! This is an inexpensive solution to this very common problem!

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LET'S LOOK AT SOME COMMENTS / TESTIMONIALS FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE PURCHASED AND NOW USE A SHOWER FILTER:

"I have battled eczema and extremely dry skin for a lifetime with countless moisturizers, creams, special body washes, etc. Who know my biggest enemy was my shower?! Now, for the first time ever, I can use regular BAR soap--if you have eczema, you know that this is a major coup! I can see a real difference now when I showered elsewhere on a holiday visit--I'm back to feeling like my skin was a flaky mess. I HIGHLY recommend it for anyone with dry skin and/or eczema. Oh, and as a bonus, it's also improved the quality of my curly hair! Win win!"

"After taking about 3 showers, there is an immediate improvement on my hair and skin - - soooo soft."

"We've been using this filter for three months now, and it works wonderfully. Simply screw it on the pipe, and you're ready to go. The head is not too big, not too small, and the different settings are useful. There has been no noticeable change in water pressure. Other things I noticed when we started using the filter:

1. My eyes don't turn itchy and red when I take a shower anymore.
2. Gradually, my hair has stopped falling. ( I was having trouble with hairloss and the doctor could not find any reason for it. Now I think it was the chlorine.)"

"Less afternoon energy drain... wondering if the chlorine from showers each morning take it out of you. I love my filter! After taking chlorinated showers for most of my life, I got used to the smell. Now, after using this for 2 years, you can smell the chlorine in tap water from a mile away. Love it!"

* WHERE TO BUY A NEW SHOWER FILTER / BROWSE OPTIONS:
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10 New Uses for Newspaper

Use Newspaper to:

1. Deodorize food containers. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal it, and let sit overnight.
2. Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them individually and leave them out at room temperature.
3. Pack delicate items.Wrap frames and figurines with several pieces of newspaper, then crumple the remaining sections to fill extra space in the box.
4. Wipe away tough streaks on glass.Use newspaper with cleaning fluid to clean mirrors and windows.
5. Preserve antique glass. Some older frames have finishes on the glass that can be damaged by cleaning solutions. Remove smudges by rubbing with newspaper dipped in a solution of one part white vinegar and one part warm water. Let air-dry.
6. Dry shoes. Place crumpled paper in them overnight.
7. Wrap gifts. Use the comics to wrap a child’s birthday gift, or try the wedding announcements for an engagement gift.
8. Create a home for slushy snow boots. During the winter, keep a pile of newspaper near the entryway. When your little snowmen and -women come home, they can toss their winter wear onto the newspaper instead of creating puddles on the floor.
9. Prepare a garden. In the fall, mow a patch of lawn to make room for a dedicated bed. Cover it with four layers of newspaper, then a four-inch layer of shredded leaves or bark mulch. Hose it down. Come spring, the compost blanket will have smothered the grass roots, and the bed will be primed for planting.
10. Keep the refrigerator vegetable drawer dry and free of smells. Line the bottom with newspaper.

Skip the million plastic bags with reusable cart bags.

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