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Honey and lemon for a sore throat= 1 tbsp. honey, 1 tsp. lemon juice, heat and take one spoonful. (from my mom)

Gentian violet= dab on canker sores in mouth (from my mom)

Mud on a bee sting= mix a paste of mud and water and apply to bee sting. Let dry. (from my mom)

Oatmeal Bath for itchies= 1 cup oatmeal (not instant or fast cook!) tub of warm water. Mix and climb in, soak until water is too cold to sit in. Rinse and pat dry. (from my mom)

Baking soda and peroxide to brush teeth when you don't have toothpaste= mix a tbsp of baking soda with a tsp of peroxide. You can flavor it with peppermint extract or other flavored extract. Brush teeth normally. (from my mom)

I've got lots more! (all from my mom! Boy, she was something! I miss her and wish I had listened more when she spoke! ) ((that's for all the moms out there!! kids WILL remember! ))