Casa Quickie: Cotton Balls Make a Lot of Scents


Updated 06/04/10 2:30 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Spray Scents on Cotton Balls to Use as Household Deodorizers

Poor air circulation in tight storage spaces often leaves linens, towels, clothing, and other items smelling less than fresh. Luckily, sprucing up the smell requires nothing more than two items most of us already have around the house. Simply spray your favorite scent (or any appealing smell) onto a few cotton balls, let them dry a little, and then put them in the corners on a shelf or in the Read more

Pack Your Bags With Sweetly Scented Cotton Balls


Updated 11/07/11 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Pack Your Bags With Sweetly Scented Cotton Balls

Space is definitely at a premium in my suitcase, so I like to make every tiny bit of room count when packing my bags. My favorite perfume bottles never make it on the plane, since they're pretty big (and breakable, too). Instead of resorting to stock perfume samples on your next trip, try this tip from the latest issue of Every Day With Rachael Ray: Pack cotton balls instead. Before Read more

3 Tips to Mastering DIY Gel Manicure Kits


Updated 05/15/12 10:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Doing a Gel Manicure at Home

Gel manicures are popular fixes for busy women who need chip-free finishes that will last. And recently, at-home kits have hit the market with brands like SensatioNail, Red Carpet Manicure, and Sephora by OPI (available soon) coming out with their own versions. Now that Spring is here and temperatures are rising, your hands and feet will be begging for a little attention — not to mention the Read more

Defeat Poison Ivy With Tea Tree Oil


Updated 05/04/12 6:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Natural Poison Ivy Remedy

You went for a gorgeous two-hour hike in the woods, brought back some great photos and uh-oh — you also brought back some poison ivy. When you accidentally brush up against this plant, the uroshiol oil rubs onto your skin, and can instantly create redness, raised bumps, blisters, and an insatiable itch. First and foremost, get out of the clothes you were wearing on the hike and wash the oil off Read more

10 Ways to Reduce Swollen, Puffy Eyes


Updated 04/03/12 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Reduce Puffy Eyes

Have you ever woken up with your eyes feeling heavy and are shocked to discover they're twice their normal size? Allergies, too much salt or alcohol, lack of sleep, crying, and even makeup can attribute to swollen, puffy, and red eyes. While it may take hours or even a few days for them to return back to normal, take these 10 steps to help shrink the swell. Remember, even though it's tempting, Read more

Moschino Cheap & Chic Fall 2012


Updated 02/19/12 4:06 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moschino Cheap & Chic Runway Fall 2012

Moschino Cheap & Chic channeled some of the more notable psychedelic '60s styles with an updated twist. Our favorite in the mod mix? Patchwork lace — it looks way prettier than it sounds — was pieced together into long-sleeved blouses, pencil skirts, and one totally covetable cocktail dress. Pair that retro vibe with military-inspired accents and an overarching beauty motif, and you've Read more

How To Tell If a Gel Manicure Is Phony


Updated 01/26/12 5:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Spot Fake Shellac and Gel Nail Polish

As gel manicures become more popular, so do knockoff products and shady application techniques. It's not unusual now to hear that someone's gone in for a gel manicure only to find out later that what's on their nails isn't Shellac, Gelish, or any reputable gel for that matter. To help consumers avoid nail damage and the risk of having weird chemicals affixed to their digits, CND Shellac has come Read more

How to Remove Glitter Nail Polish


Updated 03/04/12 10:29 AM · Posted by · 12 comments

How to Remove Glitter Nail Polish

The holiday season is rife with glitter nail polish of all sorts, from flakies to hexagon shapes to everything in between. And while this variety of lacquer is festive and fun, the removal process isn't always quite as joyous. You don't have to use mountains of cotton pads and gallons of polish remover to get the shimmery stuff off, however. Just follow these simple tips below to make it easy on Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Nondrippy, Nondrying Facial Toner


Updated 10/26/11 12:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Facial Toner That Won't Dry the Skin Out

It's quite rare to find a facial toner that won't dry out the skin, and it's probably even more rare to find one that won't cause a slippy, drippy mess. With Elizabeth Grant's The Socializer Daily Tone ($20) neither problem is an issue. The mild, non-alcohol astringent is gel based, so it squeezes right onto a cotton ball — and not on your floor — with ease. A few swipes on the face visibly Read more

Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons


Updated 10/26/11 5:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Saving Money on Groceries Without Coupons

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I usually spend less than $100 a week buying groceries for my family of four. And I don't use coupons — ever. Yes, there are some extreme couponers out there who manage to spend next to nothing at the grocery store. But I don't have the time it takes to be that sort of coupon pro — nor would I benefit from the effort because Read more