Turn a Smoothie into a Protein Shake

A yummy, healthy fruit smoothie can easily be turned into a protein shake by cracking a raw egg into it. Blended well, you won't even taste the flavor of the egg.

Jazz Up Water

Jazz up plain old water by adding lemon slices or cucumber slices.

Always Have Hamburger on Stash

Mix in ground beef with hamburger seasoning mix. Make a round ball and place it between wax paper. Use a salad plate to flatten it out into a burger shape. Individually wrap them to protect them from freezer burn. You can store them in the freezer for up to three months. Pop it out for a quick meal.

A Citrus Bath Experience

For a rejuvenating experience and/or for anyone who has oily skin, add a couple slices of oranges or lemons into your bath water. It smells nice, has a mild exfoliating effect, and is perfect for warmer weather.

Unusual Towel Holders

You can use a petite sized door knob or drawer pulls as towel holders. Some are silver and pretty shaped or clear crystals that can add a personal touch to such an intimate space.

Apples with Peanut Butter

What a novel concept! Apple slices smeared with peanut butter gives it a yummy twist. Plus it tears peanut butter away from the boring peanut butter and jam with bread illusion.

Relieve Blisters

Rinse blister in warm soapy water and pat dry thoroughly. Crush uncoated aspirin with a little water and apply onto affected area. This will speed the healing process.

A Simple Relaxing Bath

You can pour a little milk and epsom salt into the bath water and light some scented or unscented candles, whatever you prefer. Play some soft music or read an interesting book. Just soak in the warm bath and relax.

Ripened Banana Dessert

My mom used to wait until bananas completely ripened. Then she'd heat it in microwave drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with whipped cream.

Cheaper Custom Made Jeans

Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for custom made jeans, try picking up a basic pair at Target. I'm particularly petite, so I've never been able to find pants that fit me perfectly. I buy a pair that's a little loose and have them altered by my local dry cleaner's seamstress. The jeans are less than $20 and the alteration goes for about $40.

Make Your Own Sports Drink

There are three types. Select the ones that best suits your fitness level.

Isotonic - For the average athlete, mix 200 mL of frozen orange juice concentrate with one liter of water and a pinch of salt.

Hypotonic - For athlete with low perspiration levels such as jockeys and gymnasts, follow the same recipe but only use 100 mL of concentrate.

Hypertonic - For athletes such as long-distance runners who require extra carbohydrates and electrolytes should follow the same recipe but increase the orange juice concentrate to 400 mL.

The Best Treatment for Menstrual Cramps

Any pharmacist can tell you that the best treatment for menstrual cramps are caffeine and aspirin taken together. Cramps are muscle contractions that cause tension and pain. Caffeine will help to relax the muscle, relieving some tension, while the aspirin will provide pain relief.