Here on my blog, I try to share simple, everyday tips and tricks that can help make your life a little easier. But sometimes, the tips I want to share aren’t the ones I could write a whole blog post about! And because I just can’t screw up a good idea, I put it away to use at a later date. Today I will share some of those tips and tricks with you Twelfth Edition In my ongoing series of “Why didn’t I think of that?”
1. Cleaning a dirty window screen
After a few months of wet weather, your windows screens are likely to look as dirty as the windows itself! It would be a huge pain to have to remove every screen from every window to clean every screen, but luckily there’s an even easier way! Simply attach the dusting attachment to the hose of your vacuum and use it to clean your window screen. You’ll be able to remove the majority of the dirt and grime from the inside without needing to remove the screen at all!
2. Easy Cake Hack
The next time you make a cake, line your plate with plastic wrap before placing the cake. Once you’ve served the cake, you can use plastic wrap to quickly and easily move any leftover cake to another plate or container. (All credit for this great cake tip goes to OGT reader Biljana, who shared it in a comment a few years ago! Thanks Biljana!!)
3. Prevent ribbon fraying
Sick of dealing with fraying ribbon ends? Here’s a quick tip to prevent fights! Hold the cut end of the ribbon over the top of a lit candle or lighter. The rising heat from the flame will gently melt the edge, causing the threads to stick together. No more fraying edges!
4. Color coded storage tips
Using color codes is an easy way to quickly identify what is inside a particular storage bin. But you don’t need to go out and buy new colored bins to color code your storage – just use colored tape instead! Use red and green tape to identify which bins your Christmas decorations belong in, and orange tape to mark fall/Halloween decorations, or any color code that makes sense to you!
5. Cleaner eyeshadow application
Some eyeshadows (especially loose powder types) are difficult to apply without getting on your cheeks and under your eyes. To avoid eyeshadow shadows, place a sticky note under your eyes so that stray shadows don’t settle on your face. You can also use a sticky note after applying the eyeshadow to pick up any stray bits!
6. Foot Odor Fixer
Struggling with smelly feet or shoes? Try a shoe insert made with activated charcoal! Charcoal is highly absorbent, making it an excellent choice where unpleasant odors are concerned. Enter this set of charcoal shoes Comes in one size large on Amazon, but can be trimmed to fit any size shoe!
7. Keep food warm
Need to keep your food warm while you finish cooking? Put food on a hot plate! The warmth from the plate will help keep your food warm for a few minutes while you finish the rest of the meal. And the plate is easy to heat up – just toss it in the microwave for a minute or two!
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