Three Handy Hints for Self-Care, Travel, and Cleanup

Filling a basin with warm water, 1/2 cup of Epsom salts, a few drops of a favorite essential oil, and fresh flower petals if they're on hand, then soaking feet for 30 minutes and following up with coconut oil, soothes skin and helps reduce swelling and inflammation ahead of sandal season.

Packing three tops for every one bottom, and choosing bottoms that do double or triple duty (like jeans or black pants that dress up with accessories), frees up a surprising amount of suitcase space.

Adding 5 ice cubes, 4 teaspoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to a coffee pot or teapot, then swirling before washing with soap and water, lifts stubborn stains — the vinegar breaks the stains down while the ice and salt provide the scrubbing power.