Do you use products to help style your hair and keep its shape? Turns out, these substances can build up over time and leave your hair feeling lifeless and heavy. To help thoroughly clean your hair, add a tablespoon of baking soda to a squirt of shampoo and wash your hair as usual. The abrasion from the baking soda acts like a gentle scrub to break up the buildup, and the shampoo will help clear the residue, leaving your scalp and follicles squeaky clean.

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The wedding gown for the fairy-tale wedding of your dreams can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to create. Since the dress is only worn for a few hours just once in your lifetime, consider getting more dress for your money by thinking "once wed." The online store OnceWed.com has an online marketplace of almost-new wedding gowns being re-sold at a fraction of the original price. In-demand designers like Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier can be found up to 90% off retail. Use the money you save to honeymoon at a five-star eco-resort after the wedding!

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Ever wonder why your shoes smell? There are over 250,000 sweat glands in your feet that can generate half a pint of moisture a day. Now imagine working out in your sneakers, and that's why they can have a foul odor. The best way to keep your shoes smelling fresh is to do one thing: Let them dry out as soon as possible after using. Placing shoes in direct sunlight or in a very sunny spot can help dry them out quickly. And rotating shoes so you're not wearing the same ones every day can help, too. Last tip: Stuff the soles with newspaper. Newsprint is designed to absorb ink, so it'll absorb excess moisture, too.

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