Got Milk?

Milk is something I buy an awful lot of. Between my family drinking it, and me using it for 'other' things, I usually buy 4-5 gallons a week. You may recall that I asked my husband if we could buy a cow, and he balked. So instead, we pay close to $3 a gallon for this multi-functional liquid.

Yes, you can pour it over Count Chocula, or dunk your Oreos in it. You probably knew that milk was also a must when eating pie. But, I bet you didn't know what ELSE you could do with milk. Or did you?

Milk is the ONLY thing- besides hairspray that I have found will take ink stains off of clothes. Soaking a garmet in a nice cool milk bath for several hours will take the ink out of almost anything.

To remove tarnish from silver, add a splash of vinegar to some milk. Soak the item for about 15-20 mins, then rinse in warm sudsy water, and buff.

When thawing frozen fish for cooking, thaw it in milk. It will bring back the taste of the fish to 'just caught.'

If you have a piece of china with a crack in it, milk will usually fix it. Place the cracked piece in a pan, cover with milk and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to simmer for about 30-45 minutes. Remove and rinse.

Pour 1/2 cup of milk under running bath water. It will make your bath water soft and condition your skin.

If you work outside, and your hands are very dirty- a mixture of milk and oatmeal will make your hands look good as new.

Soothing bug bites with milk is better than caladryl lotion. Just rub some milk on the bite, and the itch will stop.

Milk mixed with a bit of warm water, and shaken well is an awesome make-up remover.

Milk will also make patent leather shoes shine again! Just put a little milk on dull areas, let it dry, and buff it off.

And what if you buy too much milk and it spoils? Use it to 'water' your outdoor plants, or make compost.

Sour milk is also great in muffins, and can be used as a substitute for buttermilk in most recipes!

So drink up, it's good for your bones!

Have a great week!

Until we meet again,

Cici

Cici@MyCoupons.com