From shrinking seats to ever-dwindling in-flight amenities, the airline industry really earns its tightfisted reputation. But if you know what to ask for, you’ll find that in-flight offerings are not quite as stingy as they seem. We asked author and former flight attendant  for her tips on the free extras and services only available to

It wasn’t that long ago that we didn’t have hand sanitizer. Instead, every time our hands got dirty, we headed for the nearest sink. If there wasn’t one around—well, a quick wipe on the jeans would do. Then, in the 1990s, hand sanitizer started to become popular. Suddenly, we had a quick, on-the-go way to

When I’m in the market to purchase, well, anything, I usually first check Amazon to find the best price. Over the years, however, I’ve noticed that I can’t just use the site as a one-stop shop for everything on my list. Some things are simply cheaper elsewhere. (I’ve even started using the PriceJump tool from Savings.com to

There are a lot of uses for coffee filters around the house. Some of these uses are for new filters (buy them as cheap as you can) and others are for used coffee filters. The beauty with coffee filters is they can generally be reused more times than, say, a paper towel and they leave no

Whenever I need to deep clean anything around the house, I usually grab a pack of Magic Erasers. They’re known for their effectiveness — they’re great at getting rid of stains or cleaning things other sponges or cleaners can’t. However, even at just roughly $1 or £1 each, they’re not exactly cheap, as they completely

If you’re looking to give your clothes the scent of outdoor freshness or spring renewal by using dryer sheets, you might want to reconsider. There are several nasty toxic chemicals in the scented laundry products, most of which pose a threat to respiratory, nervous system, skin or reproductive health. Dryer sheets are linked to the

There’s nothing less inviting than walking into a home with a bad smell. There are many things that can contribute to a home’s less than rosy scent. Pets, smoke, mold and mildew, and cooking can create odors that permeate the air and linger around. These odors will eventually penetrate into the walls, carpeting and furniture.

As ridiculous as it may sound, coffee drinkers are now claiming that we should be adding salt – not sugar – to our cups of Joe, if we`re not keen on the bitterness. However alien it may sound, this latest trend is actually backed by science.A study from the journal Nature showed that sodium ions

Vaseline can be found in almost all of American homes. It is a commonly trusted brand, and is used for many different things! But research shows that Vaseline is actually really harmful. You might use Vaseline for chapped lips or burns, but you should stop immediately. This goes for petroleum jelly specifically. It was initially discovered