A reader from Iowa shared a frugal hair care tip that her mother used to use on her and her sisters. Instead of buying an overpriced hot oil treatment, her mother would warm up some vegetable oil and use a disposable cotton pad to rub the oil on their scalps. Then she would comb the oil through their hair and cover it with a plastic shower cap; the oil and cap were left on while they slept.
In the morning, they would shampoo their hair as usual, making sure to lather and rinse twice, and they didn’t need to use a conditioner. This old-fashioned method worked well on their hair, and the reader is sharing it with others in the hopes that it might be helpful.
Other Tips
Another reader shared a tip on how to conserve water by collecting unused water from drinking glasses, cooking, and other sources and using it to water their garden. This simple practice can make a big difference in reducing water waste.
A reader from Nebraska disagreed with a previous hint about using plastic grocery bags as trash bag liners, citing the problem of loose trash becoming litter in windy areas. Instead, she suggested using the bags to trim strawberry caps or peel vegetables, and then throwing them away in a tied bag.
A reader from Indiana shared information about a local Boy Scout troop collecting plastic grocery bags to make a park bench. It takes 3,000 pounds of bags to make one bench, and the reader encouraged others to check with their local Boy and Girl Scout organizations to see if they participate in similar projects.
A reader shared a simple way to clean eyeglasses using shaving cream and hot water. This method is effective and easy to do at home.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
