Let the Sunshine In!

Well, it's officially Summer 2009. The season of outdoor pool parties, bbq's, and sunburns. I have very fair skin and have had my fair share of pretty bad burns in the past. These days I don't go out of the house without sunscreen, but back in the day I wasn't as wise. I thought I would share with you the very best remedy that I have tried for a painful sunburn. One word: POTATO

It may sound a little folk mediciny, and it is. But, it really works. The most effective way I have found to use this remedy is to grate a potato on a cheese grater and then put the shavings and the juice on your burn. It will take the heat out of the burn quickly and leave you feeling much cooler and comfortable.