Food: Honey can go quite hard and sugary after awhile, but if you stand the jar in a bowl of hot water it should return to its normal consistency.

Furniture: If your cane and wicker furniture is becoming a little loose and wonky as it gets older, try scrubbing it well with some hot soapy water, then let it dry in the sun for a couple of days. This should tighten the cane and make it much more stable to sit on.

Picking up pollen: If pollen form a vase of flowers falls onto your carpet, lift it off with sticky tape, then use a stain remover.

Age gracefully: When it comes to aging, we think about our face and neck only. But we shouldn't forget our elbows and knees. So after applying your night cream, rub any leftovers into these areas.

Every minute counts, so boost your immune system in 24 hours with these tips. Coughs, sneezes, sore throats, it must be cold and flue season. Fend off germs by boosting your immune system to stay cold and flu-free this time.

1 minute to take a supplement

After reviewing 14 separate clinical trials, researchers found that echinacea may cut the chances of catching a cold by 58 per cent and they also discovered that taking the herbal supplement may help reduce the duration of the sniffles by almost two days. Echinacea has powerful cold prevention and cold treatment benefits. However, there are a lot of echinacea products on the market, containing different extracts and amounts, so opt for a reputable brand.

3 minutes to boost your antioxidant levels

Put the kettle on. Tea is rich source of antioxidant, and the group of compounds called flavonoids is why we reap a host of benefits. It doesn't matter if you prefer the taste of green, white or black teas, all have antioxidants that protect the body from free-radical damage and boost immunity. Steep your tea bag for two to three minutes, and remember that a longer brewing time will give you a greater concentration of antioxidants.

While it's normal to worry, worrying too much can make the problem seem worse than what it really is. Try these strategies to minimize your stress:

Limit 'worrying' time. If you are worried about a problem, set aside time for you to worry about it. If you can't think of solution, don't beat yourself up about it, save that for next time.

Rethink your thoughts. When you're worried, you're more likely to think of what 'could' happen. Remind yourself of previous times when you felt this way and how different the result was. Think of the best possible scenario rather than the worst one.

Be kind to yourself. Give yourself the same advice you would give to your best friend. Being over-critical will only make you feel worse and won't help your situation.