{Shine On}

Sterling silver gets dark and dull with exposure to air, light and moisture. But you don't

have to resort to toxic cleaners to make it shine again. There's a cure of a natural kind that

will solve your jewelry doldrums. It's non-toxic, incredibly easy and only costs a few pennies.

The supplies you'll need:

A shallow, glass dish
Aluminium foil
Baking soda
Silver jewelry
Boiling water
A pair of kitchen tongs

And this is what to do with them:
Crumple the foil a little and put it in the bottom of your pan. Add jewelry.

Sprinkle liberally with baking soda.

Pour boiling water over top. The combination of foil, baking soda and hot water creates

a reaction that eats away the tarnish.

After a minute or so, use tongs to reach safely into the hot water and to pull out your

silver. Place each piece on a towel until it's cool enough to handle. Rinse under water

and marvel at their shiny and clean constitution. Dry them and put them away -- or on!

Another trick to keep your silver happy once it's clean -- white chalk. Toss a few pieces

into your jewelry box, and it'll absorb moisture so your jewelry doesn't tarnish as easily.

You no longer have to deal with silver cleaning chemicals that burn your nose, bother your

skin and offend the environment. And you can wear what you want, when you want.

Have a great weekend!