Think twice about keeping decorative pillows on your bed. If you're in the habit of tossing them onto the bedroom floor each night before drifting off, you may actually be making your bed unhealthier and dirtier over time. Pillows that rest on the floor can collect dirt, bacteria, dust mites and other creepy crawlies. When you make the bed in the morning, you're bringing those unwanted microorganisms right onto it. Instead, just keep the pillows you actually sleep with on your bed, or place the decorative pillows on a chair or side table each night.

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Did you know it's important to rinse rice before you cook it? Rinsing removes surface starch so the rice comes out fluffier, more consistent and tastier. But don't dump the cloudy water that's left over down the drain! It's loaded with vitamins, minerals and amino acids that can be used as a skin care treatment. The mixture has organic materials that help soothe and heal skin, so it can be used as a toner, cleanser and salve. Just allow the rice water to cool, then apply.

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Have you ever seen a squirrel run into the middle of the road in front of your car, then zigzag back and forth quickly as if it's trying to get hit? It's not a suicidal tendency at all; it's actually the squirrel's natural instinctive attempt to survive. This same zigzag maneuver is what they use to stay out of the grasp of hawks looking to swoop in for a meal. To avoid hitting a squirrel, slow down and allow it to safely cross the road or retreat back to where it came from. Swerving will actually likely result in its death, or worse, you could collide with another car.

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