// Blue and white planters //
Have you ever noticed that little tip that makes life so much easier appears at the most random times?
Like when you’re in the middle of summer decorating and fall prep.
The other day, I was going through a few bins in the attic to try to organize for the holidays and the end of the year. We had a lot going on, and I was just trying to keep up. I pulled out a wrinkled table runner that I forgot I was in love with.
I wanted to hug him.
I wanted to tell him that he was welcome from the depths of the attic.
I wanted to put it on the table and tell him that sweet tea would come soon.
But when I put the runner on the table – all those wrinkles scolded me in silent accusation.
And right in the middle of that dressing down from my table linen….
….a small life tip appeared.
I took the table runner and put it in the dryer with a semi-wet dish towel, and after ten minutes, the wrinkles were gone.
Can you too?
(gross aside: you probably already knew because you’re brilliant, but just pretend and act excited with me)
I’ve never met a tip I didn’t like, so today to celebrate all that is right and good in this world…
….I’m sharing eleven of my favorite tips to make life easier.
And then?
Maybe you can share a tip, and we’ll have tons of tips to make our lives easier.
// Blue and white Christmas ornaments I use all year round //
1. Control Z
I’ve mentioned this tip before, but it’s worth another mention.
Have you ever typed something and you messed up?
Your fingers slipped, or you reached for the coffee, and somehow two lines of your text got lost.
Or you typed a sentence, and then you erased it, and then you want it back.
Meet the Do-Over button.
Control Z.
To reset what you were doing on your keyboard all you have to do is press Control Z and reset what you were doing. You restore the keystrokes that were there. Go back to whatever you were typing 10 seconds ago.
i know, right?
It should be called a life saver button.
2. How to fold a towel
There are a million ways to fold a towel.
I understood.
This is just my favorite way because towels look so cute in a linen closet.
They are literally one step away from an overnight stay at a Holiday Inn.
Here it is Blue and white Christmas ornaments I use all year round
// Monogrammed pillow //
3. Coupon tip
I use this all the time (I just did this a few days ago).
I go to an online site and find what I want to buy and put it in my cart. I fill all the information (including my e-mail) and go to the checkout page like I’m going to check out.
But I don’t.
I wait.
And one day later something amazing happens.
A coupon appears in my inbox.
It is usually between 10% to 20%. Once the coupon appears, I take the coupon and complete my checkout.
It’s like they’re almost paying you to shop.
Related: 17 self-care tips you can start today
4. An easy way to put on a duvet cover
Almost every bed in our house has a duvet cover.
They are just so cozy.
I love everything about duvet covers until I wash them and remember why I really don’t like them. After you wash it, it takes me a month to wear it back because I’m so scared of it.
the truth?
Putting on a duvet cover is actually easier than you think.
Here it is My best tip is to put on the duvet cover.
It made my life so much easier.
// Blue and white candles //
5. Zoom Confetti
If you sit in on a Zoom meeting, here’s a fun tip.
(Totally aside: I don’t know about you, but my life has never been in short supply of Zoom meetings.)
Click on the camera and then turn on “Reactions”.
Then? If you hold up two fingers or add a thumb, guess what happens?
Balloons and streamers pop out everywhere on the screen.
And if you make your hand into a heart? Hearts come out everywhere.
It’s like a mini-party on Zoom.
// Stackable organizers //
6. Easy organization tip
Adjacent to one of the upstairs bathrooms, there is a closet in the hallway and a linen closet on the other side.
Stuff got messed up inside, and then I recently added some things I had cleaned out of the bedroom when we redid it.
It was a lot.
I tried a few things and landed on these stackable clear organizers. Here’s why I’m all about them:
- They are stackable. I really Just ordered another set Because I have more room to stack more.
- They are portable. You can organize them by task. For example, I have my nail stuff in one organizer and my self-tanner stuff in another.
- They are clear. I like that they are clear so I can see everything at a glance.
- They are hard plastic (BPA-free) and so strong.
- They are flexible. Depending on the size of your shelves you can adjust how you use them in the space.
The exact set I ordered is now sold out, but I just ordered this set which is super similar.
7. Control + Shift + T
Did you click through a tab on your browser?
And then?
You want to get it back.
Now you can.
All you have to do is press ccommand + shift + T, and the last tab you closed instantly hops back to your screen.
It’s like calling your best friend right after hanging up the phone because you remember something else you had to say to them.
8. Easy tip for styling glass front cabinets
Do you have open shelves or glass front cabinets in your home?
There is no place for the messy to hide.
If you don’t know where to start, I have great ideas for you.
Here it is How to style and arrange glass front cabinets.
9. Fixing scratches
I buy a lot of furniture at yard sales.
Most of them come scratched.
I discovered the easiest fix for a little scratch on a yard-sale piece of furniture.
A nut.
I just rub the walnut on the scratch and the walnut oil pulls the scratch out.
Never underestimate the power of fruit. 🙂
// Sweater organizer //
10. Simple tips to organize your closet
I arranged the shelves inside the cabinet in my bedroom These awesome sweater/top organizers.
They are kind of game changers.
I used to hang my sweaters, but they get too stretched, so I was looking for a solution to add sweaters to the shelves in an organized way. I use The sweater folder To fold the sweaters and then I sort them by color.
I can now see them all at a glance and it has created a lot more closet space for other hanging clothes.
you Organizers can be found here.
11. An easy way to exercise your mind
We work so hard to do everything else, but sometimes we forget our mind. I want my brain to be a power lifter.
Have you heard of the NYT Games?
I play all for free.
My favorites are Strands, Wordle, Connections, and Sudoku.
you You can see all the games here.
// Flameless candles //
So what did you think?
Do you know about those tips?
Do you use it?
Now it’s your turn.
I’d love for you to share something that makes your life easier.
Let’s discuss in the comments. 🙂
PS Yesterday was my dad’s death anniversary. I just wanted to send a little hug to heaven and tell him I miss him.
Every single. the day
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