Do you enjoy drinking hot green tea? After you’ve brewed a cup or pot of green tea, save the used tea bag for a spa day at home. Green tea is delicious, but it’s also fantastic for overall detoxification, soothing sore muscles and helping to soften tough skin. Just toss five to 10 used green tea bags into a hot bath and let them steep for about 15 minutes. Then relax and let the natural power of tea make you feel amazing.

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Here’s a good reason to keep a basket of clean socks by the front door: So your guests aren’t walking in your home with bare feet! It has become commonplace for people to leave their shoes by the front door of homes they are visiting, because the soles of shoes can drag dirt, grime, fertilizer residue and chemicals into the home. Guests who aren’t accustomed to this might feel uncomfortable at first, but clean, cozy socks or slippers kept by the door can keep your house clean and your guests’ feet comfortable, too.

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If you’re registering for gifts for a major event like a wedding or a housewarming, consider registering at a landscaping center for plants. Large balled trees, flowering bushes and other landscaping plants can be expensive. But over time, they’ll mature and add beauty to your yard and also help provide a habitat for wild animals. Plus, think of your registered gifts as something that will grow with you over time. And don’t forget: Most nurseries offer a guarantee on plants, so if one or two trees don’t make it, they can be replaced free of charge.

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