To soften hands or feet, rub liberally with petroleum jelly, put on a pair of gloves or socks and wear overnight.

Use a nail buffer to shine nails between manicures.

Cut a slit into the center of a sponge. Place the sponge into a small container and fill with nail polish remover. Dip fingernail in slit and slide around to remove polish.

Use an old toothbrush as a nail brush.

Go to the local beauty school to have manicures, pedicures and facials. You can feel pampered without spending a fortune. Five bucks is a great deal for a facial!

Wash dry hands with a small amount of cornmeal or sugar mixed with water. It will remove the dry skin. Thanks to Cyndi in California

When finished eating a grapefruit or lemon, place your elbows in the halves for 10-30 minutes to soften them. Thanks to Erin in Washington.

Purchase nail care kits after Christmas at half price. You can get several polishes and tools for $2-$4.

An easy way to remove cuticles is to rub them with oil. Then gently push back the cuticles.

Save the cotton from aspirin bottles. Use for your face or for manicures.

Thin thickened nail polish using nail polish thinner (not remover!). It's found by the nail polish remover.

Soak nails in lemon juice to remove stains.