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Tired mom makes clever ‘fake hand’ to soothe her crying baby to sleep – the internet loves it

That smile ? Posted by Abigail Rivera Garcia on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Both of Abigail’s children – 16-month-old Jeremiah and 2-month-old Anayah – were born prematurely, and so require extra care. On top of this, ...

Here’s the simple trick to cleaning your washing machine – with just 4 unexpected ingredients

What you’ll need: Water Citric acid Ascorbic acid Detergent tablets How to clean the washing machine: 1: The first thing you should do is open the compartment you usually pour detergent powder/liquid into. If you ...

Onions: Here are 5 reasons you should have more in your diet

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matthias (@___mafa___) 1: Regulating Blood Sugar Levels One study on rats with diabetes found that onion extract aided in reducing high blood glucose levels and lowering ...

This homemade over cleaner is better than name brand ones – and you already have the ingredients to make it

Usually when it comes to cleaning the oven, everyone knows it’s a good idea to open the nearby windows. The chemicals involved in getting the hard-baked scum from your oven can be pungent to say ...

Couple buys a dirty truck for $4,500 – look inside to see the dream house it is now

"It's time for a new adventure"Bali…what an amazing place!Next stop…France (via home to see family and friends of course) ? Posted by Iona Stewart on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 British couple Iona Stewart and Martin Hill ...

People these days have no clue what these are, but do you remember?

If you’re over a certain age and reading this, then you might know what these are. Yes, they are ‘needle threaders’, which were a staple in any household. Remember when little girls were taught to ...

Here’s how to keep mice and rats out of your home with 1 simple trick

Of course, mice can hardly be blamed for trying to borrow shelter when the temperature plummets outside. For whatever reason, however, they can’t be relied upon to pay bills (trust me, I’ve tried) and though ...

Researchers confirm: This is why you should never sleep on the right side of your body

If you occasionally suffer dips in your energy levels throughout the day, it most likely has to do with how you’re sleeping at night. The reason could be as simple as sleeping on your right ...

Homemade over cleaning hack goes viral – you’ll never clean your oven the same way again

Homemade oven cleaner So here goes; the “recipe” for a great over cleaner, free of strong chemicals and – as per Reader’s Digest – every bit as potent as the stuff you’ll find in the ...

Garden hack: 1 pallet is all you need to ensure your fruit and vegetables flourish

Step 1 Start by dragging your pallet onto your lawn. Saw the pallet into three equal parts, with the same number of boards left in each segment. Step 2 Take your 3 parts and carefully ...