Imagine this -- you're late for a job interview, and as you finally find your car keys, you somehow manage to scrape them alongside your new, and only, pantyhose. A minor tear, you tell yourself, and you go on your way. By the time you have made unlike Elvis and entered the building, your minor has turned major -- we're talkin' railroad-tracks...noticeable. You tell yourself there was nothing you could have done, but was there?

     It's amazing how the little things can amount to so much more -- you tell a friend that the boy that sits across the room in Chem is gorgeous, she hooks you up. You help an elderly woman cross the street, her smile makes the minutes worthy. The same tale falls in line with your toiletry -- yes, we said toiletry. Read on to see how you can make everything from Vaseline versatile to polish pliable...

that jelly-like substance does more than you may fathom.

1.) MAKEUP REMOVER: When H20 makes the work slow and you just ran out of that expensive brand, opt for the petroleum jelly.

2.) FACE SHIELD: If you will be outside in extreme cold temperatures, give your face a break with a little gel. Research proves it blocks out a majority of the wind chill.

3.) LIP UP-KEEP: Tried it all? Blistex not even spelling r-e-l-i-e-f? Use a little Vaseline when the chap strikes.

4.) SKIN SOFTENER: If you work a lot, chances are, your feet do, as well. Give them their own day at the spa -- spread the jelly over your whole feet, and then, put on socks. Get some R&R, and by morning, you'll have feet that are softer than cotton.

not just for your nails anymore...

1.) SHINE ENHANCER: Faux jewelry looking faded? Slap on some see-through polish, which can help you rack the gloss factor up a few notches.

2.) UNDERGARMENT SAVER: Spoken true in the introduction, a dash of clear can go a long way -- put it on a tear in your pantyhose to prevent further deterioration. If a skirt's hem is showing signs of fall, use some clear polish to keep it where it belongs.

3.) STAY-PUT TEMPORARY TATTOOS: Don't want to try out the real (and permanent) thing? Make a temp tat look authentic with a dab of clear nail polish. Just don't leave it on all day!

4.) NAIL BASICS: Placing it under colored nail polish makes the hue stay on longer, while placing it on top of polish protects your color from chipping. Sick of your current color choices? Use clear polish as a base to mix with others and create new hues!

your refrigerator will let you borrow it, promise!

1.) FACE SCRUBBER: If you're looking to give your face a smooth finish, mix water with the powder to create a grainy-cleaner. If you want to cleanse your whole body, can also be used as an exfoliator.

2.) SHAMPOO SHEERLY: Put a little, (only a bit!), in with your shampoo to thoroughly clean your scalp and strands. Make sure to continue with conditioner afterwards.

3.) SCENTED SHOES: Feet freeing a funky smell? Sprinkling a few dabs of baking soda inside your shoes and leaving them overnight will lift the scent and give your shoes new life!

4.) JOLLY JEWELS: If you'd rather not clear-polish your real silver jewelry, (which would be a good thing, since it's not recommended), polish it with baking soda instead.