Yes, it really is that easy

• For chapped lips, wet a tea bag with warm water and apply it to your lips for about 5 minutes. You can do this on a commercial break while watching television. The tannins will soften the skin and make it smoother.

• “I take used dryer sheets and then re-use them to clean the TV screens and computer screens at my house. It works really well for keeping dust at bay.” — M.K. in Arizona

•”If you have a small, sturdy purse you don’t use very often, why not fill it with first-aid items and stick it in the trunk of your car? You will have anything you might need handy in case you are away from home and hurt yourself.” — T.G. in Indiana

• “You can save a lot and still get good quality when you purchase refurbished electronics and appliances. I got a washer and dryer at a great discount by buying from an appliance dealer that sells refurbs. They work well, and it’s a better set than I could have bought if I had bought new.” — B.V. in South Carolina