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"A cleansing lotion to sweeten and soften bathwater and use as a hair rinse after shampooing. Using both flowers and leaves will work."

Ingredients: lavender, fresh rosemary...

"Found this recipe at about.com. Papaya contains a strong enzyme called papain which dissolves oil and dead skin cells; it is one of the best non-abrasive masks that you can use. The strawberries also helps exfoliate those dead skin cells."

Ingredients: egg whites, strawberries...

"I don't remember which magazine I read this in (I was at the doctor's office) but we just tried it. The mosquitoes are swarming right now and my kids had tons of bites. They were in total desperation with the itching. I put a little on each bug bite, and they got relief almost instantly! Very easy."

Ingredients: aspirin, water...

"I learned this from one of my high school teachers. I remember she had told my mom about how missionaries will sometimes carry large amounts of baking soda with them on their trips for many different uses. This is one of them, and it works surprisingly well if you use it right.

NOTES: Works best on fresh mosquito bites and will sometimes..."

Ingredients: water, baking soda...

"The combination of sun and pool water dehydrates and bleaches hair. You can buy UV protectants for 15 bucks a bottle or make your own tonic for $3. You choose."

Ingredients: lotion, hair conditioner...

"Hopefully you don't need to used this but try it if you do.
Be sure to drink plenty of water.
Call your doctor immediately if there are signs of shock or heat exhaustion, such as:
dizziness, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, nausea, fever, or chills, severe skin blisters, extreme thirst."

Ingredients: tea bags, baking soda...

"I found this recipe in a Beta Sigma Phi cookbook my mom gave me for Christmas many years ago. I haven't tried it because I live in a condo and don't have my own backyard. This mixture attracts Butterflies by day and Moths by night."

Ingredients: dark brown sugar, molasses...