–First off, cold beer for a crowd. Add a cup of rock salt to a bucket of ice to cool down your beer bottles and cans quickly. The salt melts the ice into freezing water, which transfers that energy to chill your beer faster than just using ice by itself. –No bottle opener? Use a…
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–Sweep more efficiently. If you’re struggling to get that last bit of dirt or broken glass into your dustpan, stop. The easiest way to collect this stubborn debris is by dampening a paper towel, placing it on the floor, and sweeping the mess over it with your broom. The moisture grabs onto the crud and…
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–If you’ve forgotten an acquaintance’s name, just ask them what their name is, and after they tell you, say “no, your last name.” Works like a charm and they never suspect a thing. –Whenever you accidentally set off your smoke alarm, give your pets a treat so they learn to come to you when there…
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–Don’t throw out your old work gloves. Cut the fingers off and you’ll find lots of uses for them. Use them to protect the tips of chisels when you need to carry them. They’re also good for softening the grip of pliers and many other applications. –Make a Squeegee From a Rake. Need a squeegee…
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–Facial Cleansing: Witch Hazel has the unique ability to clean skin pores and absorb excess oil without leaving skin too dry. Witch Hazel can often replace a daily cleanser for those with normal skin types. –Acne Treatment: Witch Hazel has strong astringent and antioxidant properties. These astringent properties are cleansing to the skin while minimizing…
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–Cut soft foods like a professional chef. Use some unscented floss to cut those soft foods cleanly. –Prevent messy cupcakes by baking the cupcakes in ice cream cones instead of liners. –Once you’ve made a bag of microwave popcorn, open the bag a touch. Then, turn it upside down and shake it over the trash…
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–Send one supportive text to your partner each day. It could ask “How did your big meeting go today?” or state “Just wanted to tell you I’m thinking of you while you’re in your interview!” Not only do these make your partner feel great, they encourage you to know what’s going on in each other’s…
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–For cat owners: Wood pellets instead of cat litter. Around $7 for 40 lb bags. The pellets dissolve into sawdust after getting wet. There is no odor. Cleanup is easy and you’ll save money this way. –Unrolling aluminum foil way easier: Every box of foil has these handy roll-locks –To sew a button, scotch tape…
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–WRAP CELERY, BROCCOLI, AND LETTUCE IN TIN FOIL BEFORE STORING IN THE FRIDGE. It’ll stay crisp for 4 weeks or more. –IF YOUR MILK IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE, USE IT TO MAKE MILK AND COOKIE CUBES WITH YOUR ICE TRAYS. Pour your morning coffee over them for a heavenly caffeine cocktail that even those national…
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–Use mayonnaise to remove water stains in wood from cups and glasses. –Boil your pasta in a shallow frying pan. It takes less water and it cooks faster. –Rubbing alcohol works fairly well to get paint off of clothes. Rubbing alcohol is also great for removing ink pen stains in fabric. –Crayons are flammable and…
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