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Wait! Don’t toss your coffee grounds just yet

Joe. or damp skin in the shower. ture sit for about an hour so the tan-
Java. nins in the grounds will leach into
Fuel. Hair color booster the oil. Use a cotton swab to apply
Liquid energy. If you're a brunette who ab- the "dye" and then buff with a soft,
solutely cannot make it in to see dry cloth to hide the scratches. Re-
Call your coffee whatever you your colorist, coffee grounds may en- peat as needed.
want...just don't call your leftover cof- hance your color. Rub used grounds
fee grounds trash. throughout your hair in between
Long after your K-cup has been shampooing and conditioning. (Al- Make play clay
used or your coffee carafe is empty, Clean the fireplace though many have raved about this Now, this tip will likely be a hit
there's still tons of life left in those Many fireplace owners swear by apparent hack, I remain skeptical– with little ones and artists, alike. Ac-
dark, grainy coffee grounds. But this: Sprinkle a layer of damp even as a brunette, myself. I would cording to lifestyle website The
since coffee grounds are wet after grounds over ashes (which helps highly recommend running this by a Spruce, coffee grounds make great
brewing the coffee, you may need to weigh them down) before sweeping trusted hairdresser before attempt- smelling and the perfect brown-col-
spread them on a baking sheet to them up. ing.) ored clay for animal sculptures,
dry before using them for some of mud, and dirt for landscapes, or
the hacks below. Destroy medication Remove onion and garlic even fossils. Who knew?! Just add
Warning: One place you should Mixing pills or liquids with coffee coffee grounds to your favorite play
never put coffee grounds is down the grounds will make it much less odors from your hands clay recipes, or use this easy one,
kitchen sink or garbage disposal: likely that a child or household pet Grab about one teaspoon of fresh which calls for coffee grounds as well
Soggy grounds are heavy and can will find and ingest the substance. (If or used coffee grounds to remove as instant coffee:
clog a sink very quickly. the pills are large or brightly colored, odors from hands after chopping *2 cups all-purpose flour
For some great ways to put those crush them or dissolve them first be- onion and garlic. Dampen your *1/2 cup coffee grounds
grounds to use, check out the follow- fore mixing them with coffee hands and rub well with the coffee *1 cup salt
ing 13 suggestions… grounds.) grounds and then rinse. *2 teaspoons cream of tartar
*1 cup boiling water
Pest repellent Natural abrasive Freshen the fridge *2 tablespoons oil
To help keep pests from the gar- Sprinkle stained pots or grimy If you love the smell of coffee, use Mix all of the ingredients well and
den area, mix coffee grounds with or- countertops with coffee grounds, coffee grounds instead of baking allow the clay to sit for about an
ange peels and spread the mixture then, using a cloth or steel wool soda to absorb odors in the refriger- hour. If the color isn't as dark as
around the outside of your garden. (avoid using steel wool on wood), ator. Start with fresh, unbrewed you'd like, add one tablespoon of in-
grounds or completely dry used
scrub off stuck-on food or stains. grounds. Find a container with a stant coffee. Knead well and always
Prevent dog fleas plastic lid and punch a few holes. store in a tightly covered container.
Bathe your dog as usual, rinse, Get rid of unwanted odors The lid will help prevent a mess if And one last thing: Should you—
scrub him or her down with coffee Put an open container filled with the container gets knocked over. Add or your child or grandchild—create
a masterpiece that winds up on dis-
grounds, then rinse again. coffee grounds in your refrigerator the grounds and place the container play in a museum or art show some-
and then notice how unpleasant on a shelf in the fridge. Replace every where, be sure to let The Dispatch
Mulch for your yard odors disappear. month for maximum freshness. know.
Toss your used coffee grounds Courtney Conover is wife, mom,
onto the soil. The dark color absorbs Body scrub Hide scratches on wood and avid coffee lover who has called
heat from the sun, which helps the In a bowl, mix 2 cups of coffee If you have scratches on dark Wayne home since 1995. Since hav-
soil warm up and also adds nutri- grounds, 1/2 cup raw sugar or sea wood floors or furniture, mix one ta- ing tried coffee of the iced variety,
ents to the soil as the grounds break salt and 2/3 tablespoons of massage blespoon of coffee grounds with one she now prefers it over piping hot.
down. oil. Rub in a circular motion on wet tablespoon of olive oil. Let the mix- Find her at courtneyconover.com.
Movie night under the stars in Goudy Park

By Sarah Shurge giveaway to the first 50 students the movie begins, the trailer will not welcome. No alcoholic beverages
If you’re looking for a fun end-of- (ranging in ages from kindergarten leave the park. on site, please.
the-summer event, be sure to come through 8th grade) to arrive at the Two food trucks will be at the The Wayne Downtown Develop-
to the Movie Night Under the Stars event. The child must be present to event. Fun Food Express will be serv- ment Authority (DDA) is hosting and
in Goudy Park! receive a backpack. ing smash burgers, cheese steak hoa- providing the event. The movie is
The movie night will be held Fri- Backpacks were donated by gies, corn dogs, and deep fried provided by Swank Motion Pictures
day night, August 26th, in Goudy Michigan Railroad Association and desserts. Along with G.Faz Pizza and Park it Family Fun Night.
Park, located at 3355 S. Wayne Rd. State Representative Kevin Coleman. Truck that will be serving different “We want to bring new events to
The event will start at 5 p.m. The You will be able to meet local fire pizzas and cheese bread. the City of Wayne. We’re really ex-
movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, will and police heroes at the event. There will also be free popcorn at cited to bring this to our commu-
begin playing at 7 p.m. Smoke House Fire Trailer will be on the event, but everyone is welcome to nity,” said Lisa Kubany, DDA Events
The event is free to the public and site from 5-7 p.m. offering fire safety bring their own snacks or dinner and Marketing Director.
family-friendly. and training. Kids can go through from home if they would like. Picnics Be sure to come out Friday night
There will be a free backpack the trailer and get a fire badge. Once are welcome. Alcoholic beverages are and enjoy the movie in the park!
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