Egg whites

Leftover egg whites? Use them for a facial mask, or put them in a meatloaf. They break down the 'gum' in chewing gum so that it's easily removed from fabrics and hair, too.

More decorating for Independence Day

Dig out the reds from Christmas or Valentine's Day. Blue anything goes - flowers, baskets, vases, napkins, rugs... Use white (sheet, paper, dinnerware, tablecloth, etc.) to set it off.

Stars are part of it all. Make stars of all sizes from aluminum foil or colored paper and hang or tape everywhere.

Scrub and facial

A quarter cup of coffee grounds mixed with an egg white makes a toning and firming facial. Massage it into your skin and allow it to dry, then rinse. If you have dry skin, follow with a moisturizer.