Heat two tablespoons of lemon juice in one cup of water on high for 2-3 minutes until boiling. Leave the door closed for five minutes so the vapors will help lift tough grease and grime. When it’s done, remove the glass container and wipe down the inside of microwave with a clean towel or paper towel. Leave your microwave door open and let it air dry.

Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It’s cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It’s also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn’t like when you tried it in your hair.

Elastic-backed sandals keep sliding down your heels? Put a small piece of double-sided tape to your ankle and press the strap to it — it stays all day!

Got something in your eye? Dampen a cotton swab with saline solution, gently contact your eye with the tip and gently roll it away. The cotton swab will attract the object as you move the swab away. Even works with contacts!

Warm up a crowd on a late Fall/early Winter evening with this comforting stew! Makes a great meal when served with tossed salad and fresh French bread.

Ingredients:
2 lbs. beef chuck or round steak, cut into chunks
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. white pepper
1 c. beef broth and water
1 bay leaf, crushed
2-4 whole cloves
Dash of dried thyme leaves
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
6 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 onions, sliced
Broccoli spears (optional)
1 green pepper, sliced

Directions:
In Dutch oven, brown meat, a little at a time; discard excess fat. Add salt and pepper. Stir in beef broth and water; bring to a boil. Add bay leaf and cloves. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until meat is almost tender, for about 1¼ hours. Add thyme. Add vegetables. Cook for another 20 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender crisp and meat tests done. Serve piping hot.

Be sure to write down those special recipes or new variations of old favorites for safe keeping. Enjoy these printable recipe cards from Solutions. 2 per page, approx 4″x6″.

RC_chef.pdf

RC_cook-tools-recipe-card.pdf

RC_country-kitchen.pdf

RC_cupcakes.pdf

RC_fall-leaves.pdf

RC_parisian-cafe.pdf

RC_standard-recipe-card.pdf

RC_strawberry-dream.pdf

RC_tea-time.pdf

RC_Victorian.pdf

As a cleaner, nothing’s “greener” than a bright, yellow lemon! This versatile fruit offers more than just a tangy taste treat…it’s a natural degreaser and deodorizer. It even knocks out tough stains, naturally! (Always test it in an inconspicuous area first, though.)

As an all-purpose cleaner. Add equal parts water and lemon juice to a spray bottle for an inexpensive, effective kitchen and bathroom cleaner. You can even use it to remove marks from walls! (Test first.)

As a bleach. Skip the dangerous chlorine…add a 1/2 cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle in place of conventional bleach and hang clothes to dry. For fresher-smelling laundry all-around, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to a load of clothes after the washer fills and launder as usual.

As bug repellent. Pour lemon juice around areas where ants like to gather to discourage them from coming back.

As a degreaser. Straight lemon juice cuts through grease on pots and pans…even the grill rack in your oven or barbecue.

As a microwave cleaner/deodorizer. Add lemon slices to a microwave-safe bowl of water and heat it in the microwave on high for 30-60 seconds. Old food odors will be neutralize and food stains will wipe away easily!

As a lime scaler. Cut a lemon in half and rub it on the sink or faucet to elminate lime buildup.

As a refrigerator deodorizer. No baking soda on hand? Half a lemon stored in the fridge will help control and eliminate unpleasant smells.

As a toilet cleaner. Mix a 1/2 cup of borax with a half cup of lemon juice for a powerful toilet cleaner that will leave the commode smelling extra clean.

As a glass cleaner. Mix 4 tablespoons of lemon juice with a half gallon of water for a cleaner that leaves windows and mirrors sparkling.

As a furniture polish. Buff furniture to a high shine with a mixture of 2 parts olive oil and 1 part lemon juice!

As a drain cleaner. Hot lemon juice and baking soda is a great drain cleaner that’s safe in a septic system. To keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh, throw in some lemon peel while it’s running.

As an air freshener. Equal parts lemon juice and water added to an atomizer creates a wonderful, chemical-free air freshener for your home or automobile.

Bonus tip: When lemons get dry and hard, place them in a hot oven for a few minutes to refresh them!

Solutions is proud to present BodyEssentials!

BodyEssentials is about women helping women. It began when three female colleagues at Solutions – Amy, Pam and Cheryl – found they had some common goals: to look good, live well and feel their best.

Eager to find the products that would best help them attain these goals, Amy, Pam and Cheryl put together a new catalog packed with the best ways for women of all ages to banish wrinkles, shed excess weight, whiten teeth and look sexier in jeans. The result is BodyEssentials, a collection of products that live up to their commitment to “Live well, feel good, look great.”

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The unique, microfiber weave of Miracle Cloth is more effective at removing dust, dirt, germs, grease and lime safely and effectively. Miracle Cloths last longer than conventional cleaning cloths, reducing environmental impact and saving you money. They do require special care, though, so use these helpful tips for getting the most out of your Miracle Cloths and making them last longer:

• While cleaning, rinse Miracle Cloth frequently in warm water to help prevent streaks and dirt build-up.

• Miracle Cloth cleans with plain water – no chemicals needed! If you do use chemical cleaners, keep in mind it may take two or three washings to completely remove their residue from the microfiber.

• Don’t use fabric softener on your Miracle Cloths, either in the washer (liquids) or the dryer (dryer sheets). Fabric softeners can diminish the powerful cleaning qualities of the microfiber. You don’t need to worry about static cling; this is a normal quality of microfiber cleaning cloths.

• Wash your Miracle Cloths in warm water. Dry them thoroughly to keep them from developing a mildew odor. Don’t wash them with cotton fabrics, as lint from the cotton can stick to the microfiber and be left behind on the surfaces you later clean.

No need to hire a painter, electrician or interior decorator when you want to give your home a new look…these easy updates from Solutions refresh any room in minutes!

	Instant Pendant Light: If you have recessed lighting and know how to screw in a light bulb, you can install this attractive, clever fixture in less than five minutes! So simple, you don’t need an electrician (or even any help)…it replaces the light bulb in an existing, recessed light fixture. Choose from a variety of shades. Display as-is, or dress it up with a decorative Pendant Light Adaptable (87876/86877).
	Elastic Table Covers: Tables get a colorful lift, and spills wipe away easily! You won’t give a second thought about spilled punch or drippy dip when your table is protected with this vinyl table cover. Plus, it dresses up the table instantly.
	Rainbow Mat: Practical in the entry, kitchen, hallway and bedroom, this mat instantly brightens any space. The thick nylon pile holds up well under daily use, and cleans up easily in the washing machine. Nonslip backing means you won’t need a separate pad.

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