Who can't use a lifehack today, huh? I always love stumbling upon a new one. If I can get through my day faster and more efficiently, then why not?
If you're like me, I bet you'll get a kick out of these ideas. Make sure you take a note of them for later as they might be useful one day.
Who loves making quesadillas at home? I do, I do, ha, ha. Unfortunately, I find it very time-consuming. That's why I don't do it often. If I knew of this hack, I would make them like every week, ha, ha!
Do you often struggle to open a jar or a container? It happens to me all the time. Next time this happens, try running the lid under hot water for 30 seconds. Then, dry it so you can get a good grip. It should open easily now.
How do you get your house to smell beautiful? You can rub a drop of vanilla extract or another favorite scent on lightbulbs. It will make your whole house smell pretty delicious. How do you like that?
Do you often misplace things? Oh my gosh, you too? One cool trick is to say out loud, "I'm putting my keys on the desk." This activity engages the language centers of your brain, so you're more likely to remember it later. Wow, so neat.
Don't buy things that aren't in your budget. Notice I didn't say "things you can't afford." Most people don't like admitting that, so they shop to their heart's content. It's not a good idea because you will end up with stuff you don't even need.
How do you stay more organized in the kitchen? It's actually quite simple. Fill empty spice bottles with large package ingredients you often use in the kitchen. We're talking about things like flour, sugar, and baking soda. These containers take up less space than bulky packages!
Have you ever thrown out honey because you thought it was past its expiry? Guess what? It actually doesn't go bad. If it looks solid, it has crystallized and can become liquid again with just a little heat.
Save your fast food drink carrier and use it to store or transport all your favorite sauces to any room of the house in a snap. Wow, why didn't I think of that? What a neat idea, huh?
Do you buy those boxes of spinach? I love spinach, but it does tend to wilt away pretty quickly. Now I wrap the inside of the box in a paper towel to absorb extra moisture, and it lasts way longer. So go ahead and try it.
Whenever you have to be somewhere at a specific time, aim to be there 15 minutes early. It will allow for "time snags" or for traffic. And to be honest, most people respect punctuality, so it's only polite.
Did you know that toothpaste can be a great cleaning agent? It can help to get rid of tarnish on a lot of silverware. Don't believe me? Try rubbing it on a silver tray and see for yourself.
I read something interesting the other day. It said, "Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from." I think that's such helpful advice indeed. There is too much negativity in the world, and I, for one, don't want to subscribe to it.
If you need help, then ask for help. It's a strength, not a weakness. Most people think otherwise, and they try to do everything themselves. Chances are you will burn out and set yourself back even further.
Do you like to iron your clothes? If you do, can you do mine too, ha, ha! Did you know you can steam clothing in the dryer with a few ice cubes to de-wrinkle them without having to iron them later? Wow, mind blown.
How annoying is it when you open that jar of natural peanut butter and all the oil is at the top? Then you have to stir it all up every time you open it. Store the jar upside-down instead so the oil naturally settles on the bottom instead.
If you need to stock up on some new kitchen appliances and accessories here's a brilliant shopping hack for you. Buy everything at a kitchen supply store instead of big box stores. You'll save loads of money that way.
Wrapping Christmas presents is a lot of fun but the clean up afterward? Not so much. For example, how do you easily roll a ribbon? Well, you can use a drill like this person did. Never seen this hack before!
Have you ever found yourself struggling to make a decision? That seems to happen to me a lot. Apparently, if you flip a coin, by the time the coin lands, your mind already starts to lean toward the right decision anyway. Aha!
If you suffer from headaches and neck and shoulder pain, try lying in bed with a hot water bottle propped on your pillow behind your head/neck. The heat will soothe you and help alleviate the pain.
If you're like me and spend most of your day sitting at your home office desk, you must get sore, right? Well, to alleviate any stiffness, make sure you take adequate breaks to stretch. Your body will thank you for it.
If you’re moving or storing some furniture, use cling wrap to make a packet of the hardware and then wrap it onto one of the pieces. That way, you won’t have to wonder where it is later.
Make your soap dish more hygienic by adding some rubber bands. That way, your soap won't sit in any excess water that collects in the dish and has a chance to dry off between uses.
It's never too late to learn something in life. That's what I always say. Do you agree with me?
