“A mixture of whitening toothpaste and baking soda can brighten up the yellowist of fingernails in a few minutes.”

Mom Says

“If a black cat walks towards you, it brings good fortune, but if it walks away, it takes the good luck with it.”

“Flowers will last longer if you put them in the fridge each night before you go to bed.”

“Idea: use orange slices, instead of lemon or lime wedges, in water at home. Tastes amazing!”

“Pour leftover wine into ice cube trays and use them in the future for cooking.”

“Use coconut oil instead of butter when you make popcorn at home.”

Mom Says

“Evil spirits can’t harm you when you stand inside a circle.”

“If you get a significant scratch on your face (from a dog or cat or anything), rub some Vaseline on it immediately. That will help it disappear way faster than if you let it heal on its own time.”

“If you miss the days of Dawson’s Creek & The WB - rewatch (or first watch!) Friday Night Lights on Netflix. Trust me. (Thanks for getting me into it, Harmeet!)”

— #lizadvice

“Call people on Christmas Day, avoid sending texts.”