5 Practical Tips and Tricks You Need To Know Now

Posted by Alexandra C. | Friday July 12, 2013

We love to talk crazy beauty tips and whose imaginary husband is hottest of them all, but when it comes right down to it, practical nuggets of wisdom are the best tips to share. Today we're adding 5 more to your list.

#1 Socks and rice make easy heat pads

When my TOTM hits, it's like someone has punched me in the ovaries. Heating pads are my preferred solution, but did you know that you can easily DIY one with an old sock and some rice? Here's the tutorial. When Aunt Flow comes to town, you know who to thank.

#2 Gum in hair or on your clothes?

Use an ice cube to freeze and harden the gum, making it easier to remove. You can also use this method to get rid of gum on your shoe soles and carpet.

#3 Pumice for pilling coats

If you're a thrifter like myself, you know the perils of finding a great winter coat at a fabulous price only to realize that it's pilled all over. Rub a pumice stone over the fabric to get rid of those little balls so your coat looks like it's brand new.

#4 Reviving mascara brushes

How you treat your wand actually affects your mascara. Don't pump your wand in and out; this causes clumping. Instead, rinse it under hot water to remove clumps and refresh your brush.

#5 Dryer sheets

Don't you hate it when you smear deodorant on your top when you're getting dressed in the morning? Just take a dryer sheet and rub over to remove it. So simple!

Do you have any practical tips to share?

(via buzzfeed.com)

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8 Comments

	on August 24, 2013 EverydayCait 648 said: Great tips, especially the pumice stone!
	on July 17, 2013 layalxo 2,573 said: I have tons of issues with deodorant marks! Had I known it was as easy as a dryer sheet I definitely wouldn't be taking so many shirts off to put back in the laundry because of ugly deodorant stains.
	on July 16, 2013 aimee.mercer 3,501 said: This is great!! Especially love the pumice stone and dryer sheet/deodorant trick - awesome!!! Thanks :)
	on July 12, 2013 midnightsun2288 6,053 said: Funny how I read ALL of these tips over here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/life-hacks-every-girl-should-know-about just a few days before this...
	on July 12, 2013 takoda 28,648 said: I've made one of those heating pads before, but I filled mine with buckwheat. I find it works much better then a heating pad. These other tips are great too, thanks.
	on July 12, 2013 fredamans 12,209 said: Awesome tips!!! I'm getting a pumice stone for my wool coat!!!
	on July 12, 2013 Bren 26,031 said: These are great tips!
	on July 12, 2013 LissaG 6,010 said: Great tips! Never knew that about deodorant...that will definitely come in handy :)