Quick Tips & Hacks
Sugar on Spilled Nail Polish For Easy Removal
TIP OF THE DAY... Sugar makes nail polish clump up so you can easily sweep it up. What a great tip! I wonder if it works on carpet...
Run a Screw through Soap Before Drilling
TIP OF THE DAY... Drill a hole through a bar of soap and hang it above your workbench. Run long screws across the soap before you drive them. They’ll smoothly penetrate the wood without stripping the screw head. Source: Brian Bubenzer
Using Baby Powder to Untangle Jewelry
TIP OF THE DAY: For any jewelry where the chain is all tangled, place the piece on a flat surface and sprinkle baby powder over the top. Use a pin to gently pull it apart. Original source: Good Housekeeping
Bakers Twine and String Storage
Are you a crafty person who has baker's twine, string, ribbon that seems to end up a jumbled mess? Try placing your spool in a sugar container and thread the string through the opening in the lid.
How to Read the Target Clearance Tags
If you're a frequent Target clearance shopper, pay attention to certain numbers on the tag. At the top right of the tag, you'll see the percentage of markdown for the item. In the image above, the item is marked down 30%. If you look at the price and it ends with an...
Cut “eyes” in Toilet Paper Rolls for Halloween
TIP OF THE DAY... What a great idea! These could be planted all over the yard, in dark corners of your front porch, looking out darkened house windows. Oh man, is it Haloween yet???
Hot Glue Candy Corn to Outside of Pumpkins
TIP OF THE DAY... This may take a little time and a whole lot of candy corn, but you can always eat whatever's left over! I love the challenge of finding interesting things to use for the eyes, nose and mouth. The creator of the below pumpkin was pretty inventive. Are...
How To Peel an Orange
TIP OF THE DAY... Seriously? If this really works and I haven't been doing it all these years, I'm going to be really irritated at myself!
Remove Deodorant Stains from Clothing
TIP OF THE DAY... Don't you hate those deodorant stains? It grosses me out when I'm in the fitting room trying on clothes and see these just as I'm pulling that sweater over my head. It's also really embarrassing when you're out with friends and look down to notice...
Make Your Smelly Towels Smell Fresh Again
TIP OF THE DAY... Wash your towels in hot water with a cup of vinegar, and then run again in hot water with a half-cup of baking soda. That will strip your towels from all of that residue and mildew smell and will actually leave them feeling fluffy and smelling fresh....
Instant Margaritas using Lime Sorbet
TIP OF THE DAY... Yum. I wonder what this would taste like using strawberry sorbet, or orange, or...
Instant Gift Ideas
We have done this on more than one occasion. Usually, if you look at your friend's pinboard about a week before their birthday or a holiday, you can rush order it on Amazon and have it arrive just before the celebration. Not that we've ever cut it that close. Oh...
Power Naps are Good for You
Coming from someone who typically has just about 30 minutes to nap...or would prefer 30 minutes over a couple of hours, this tip was really helpful. Have you ever woken up from a good long nap and felt completely out of it? I mean, sure a cozy blanket and a good nap...
More Candy Crush Lives
We kind of feel like enablers in this situation because Candy Crush can literally suck every moment of your day. However, a tip is a tip. Don't forget to turn your clock back once you get your lives.
Play “Happy Birthday” on your phone
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Don’t over-soften your butter when baking
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Clean Your Iron with a Dryer Sheet
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Hidden House Key
Whether you have company arriving or you just want to protect yourself during your airhead forgetful moments, hide a key. It's for the best. Don't place one under the mat or in the plant or in a fake rock near the door. We all know it's there. Get crafty so YOU are...
Restaurant Language with Silverware
I've never worked in food service and literally have NEVER heard anyone refer to silverware as a way of speaking to your server or cook. Is this true? If so, I need to get ON IT! Maybe we can use this at our house. Although, it would mean things like: I appreciate...
Emergency Light: Burning Crayons
Use a Rake to Display Wine Glasses
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Use a Toothbrush on Your Corn
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Keep Your Garden Tools Sharp
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Using Pots and Pan Handles as Utensil Holders
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Baking Trick: Grate Butter
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Coffee Mug Protector
TIP OF THE DAY: The cardboard protector on a to-go coffee mug is called a "zarf". Who on earth knew this?
Use a Cheese Grater for an Earring Holder
TIP OF THE DAY: Paint an old cheese grater. Attach cuphooks in each corner, then slip wooden beads onto the hooks for "feet". How cool is this?
Freeze Fruit in Ice Cube Trays
TIP OF THE DAY: To add a little flavor to your water, drop a few of these fruit-packed ice cubes in your glass.
Onion Rings Make Perfect Eggs!
TIP OF THE DAY: Use an onion ring to keep your fried egg hold it's shape. When it's done, it will fit perfectly on an English muffin. Add sausage, a slice of cheddar, the onion ring, then slap the other muffin half on top, and you've got yourself a breakfast sandwich!
Kernel-less Popcorn Trick
Save Money While Shopping
Drying Your Shoes in Silence
Write a Letter to Your Child For Graduation
TIP OF THE DAY This makes me cry. I so wish I had done this for both my kids. What a beautiful gift for them to receive.
Keep Your Jeans Inside Your Boots
TIP OF THE DAY - Just in time for Fall! No more baggy knees and bunch-y feeling inside your boots. Problem solved!
Quit Habit With Fitness
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Trick to Finding Lost Items
Anniversaries In Your Smartphone Calendar
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Peel a Banana From the Bottom, Like a Monkey!
TIP OF THE DAY: To avoid all those strings, peel a banana from the bottom. Ever seen a monkey eat a banana? That's how they do it. So, does that mean monkey's are smarter than we are?
Make Cinnamon Rolls in Orange Peels Over The Campfire
TIP OF THE DAY: Make Orange Campfire Cinnamon Rolls (Two Cooking Methods) Cooking Method #1: On Pan Over Coals Cut four oranges in half, and scoop out fruit (eat for breakfast with your cinnamon rolls). Put one Pillsbury Orange Cinnamon Rolls in each of the orange...
Learn Two, To and Too
TIP OF THE DAY: Brush up on your grammar! There are more than two ways to use this word. You need to know when to use them correctly. It's too easy to misuse them, so you should learn the meaning and correct spelling of each, too!
Learn They’re, There and Their
TIP OF THE DAY: Brush up on your grammar! There are so many people who think their spelling is correct, when actually they're wrong!
Use Lollipops as Cocktail Stirrers
TIP OF THE DAY: Add flavor by using lollipops for your cocktail stirrers. Mojitos with lime lollipop stir sticks? Yum!
Sealed Lunch
TIP OF THE DAY: Use Glad Press 'n Seal to keep your packed lunches from looking like a mess. I packed rice in my son's lunch and I know he'll be using his lunchbox as a wrecking ball so I wanted to seal it in. Grab a bit of Press 'n Seal and create a vacuum sealed top...
Karate Chop Your Avocado Seed
TIP OF THE DAY: To get the seed out of an avocado, karate chop it with a knife just enough for the knife to stick in the seed. Gently turn pull the seed out. Magic. EXTRA tip of the day: Put the avocado seed in fresh guacamole to keep it green longer.
How To Make Flowers Float
TIP OF THE DAY: To make flowers float, cut a circle 'sleeve' out of bubble wrap and slide it up the stem to the base of the flower.
You Suck Parking Card
TIP OF THE DAY: Don't you love those people who park sideways taking up two of the remaining three parking spaces? Have some of these "business" cards made up. When you run across these inconsiderate people, slip one under their wiper.
Use a Garment Bag For Spray Painting
TIP OF THE DAY: When you're spray painting, to contain the overspray, use a Dollar Store garment bag. No more paint outlines on your garage floor!
Supplies on a Pegboard
I have my brooms, mops and sponges in different places. They are either in a basket, hanging from a hook or, really, anywhere else I don't want them to be. I came across this pegboard made by Angela at the Posh Space and loved it. Turns out, it's simple. TIP OF THE...
Toothbrush Kickstand
Germaphobes will TOTALLY get why today's tip is so imporant. TIP OF THE DAY: Create a kickstand for your toothbrush by using clothespins or even chip clips to prop it up OFF all surfaces.
Oreo Dippin’
TIP OF THE DAY: Poke your fork through an Oreo to dip in milk. This is the ultimate dipping tool!
Trash Bags Towel Holder
TIP OF THE DAY: For easy access to your trash bags, mount them on a towel holder in your pantry, mudroom or garage.
Upcycle an Old Crib into a Child’s Workstation
TIP OF THE DAY: Have your kids outgrown their crib? Don't get rid of it, upcycle it into a workstation for them!
Nobody Will Steal Your Sandwich – Guaranteed!
TIP OF THE DAY: Make sure nobody nabs your sandwich with these anti-theft sandwich bags. Ga-ROSS! Get them HERE at Perpetual Kid
Hidden Alcohol Cabinet
TIP OF THE DAY: Adhere binder spines together to create the look of a bookshelf when it's really a pretty sweet alcohol cabinet. Of course, this is for the 21 and older crowd who don't abuse alcohol. We wouldn't dreeeeeeam of letting college kids know about this as we...
Pack-and-Read
TIP OF THE DAY: Re-purpose your old pack-and-play by turning it into a reading tent (or even indoor camping spot). Take the mesh out of one side, add the dome-thing that had a mobile hanging from it and cover the top with a fitted sheet. Add blankets and pillows....
Whip the Cell Out
TIP OF THE DAY: Take some time away from being connected and live in the moment. Something you can do when out with friends is stack each of your phones face down on the table. The first person to check their phone foots the bill. If you all succeed, it's everyone for...
Use a Comb to Hold A Nail Steady
TIP OF THE DAY: Slip your nail between the teeth of a comb to keep it steady. Saves your fingers and avoids frustration!
Use a Staple Remover to Open Keyring
TIP OF THE DAY: Save your nails and use a staple remover to open your keyring.
Coffee Mate Creamer Storage
TIP OF THE DAY: Just remove the wrap from a Coffee Mate bottle. Fill with anything from sugar to Goldfish. The spout is perfect for pouring, and the lids can be screwed off easily.
Alone and Invisible
TIP OF THE DAY: When you're sitting alone and a stranger comes up to you, act as if you're invisible. (see image) I'd seriously die laughing if I witnessed someone doing this with a straight face. Hilare!
DIY Sprinkler
TIP OF THE DAY: Make your own sprinkler for the kids to play in. Grab a 2-liter bottle, poke holes in it and tape that sucka to the hose. Now kids, GO PLAY AND LEAVE MOMMY ALONE!
How to Get Two Bowls in the Microwave
TIP OF THE DAY: When warming bowls of food in the microwave, place on bowl on top of a coffee mug to allow room for two bowls to be in the 'wave at one time. Okay, seriously? How many times have you tried to shove more than one bowl in there? Same with plates. DUH!...
Put a Knot in Your Earbuds
TIP OF THE DAY: Instead of trying to read those teeny Right and Left letters on your earbuds, just put a little knot in the right one. Now you can get plugged in by feel!
Use a Dry Erase Marker on your Dryer
TIP OF THE DAY: I get in a hurry and totally blow through the washer to dryer switch. Keeping a dry erase marker on the washer to write reminders to yourself right after you put your clothes in the wash is a great idea! (Get the ones with a magnet back and an eraser...
Open Blister Packs with a Can Opener
TIP OF THE DAY: The thought of slicing a finger on the hard plastic of blister packed purchases makes my knees weak. Until you can buy the tool that is made specifically for opening them (yup, there sure is one), use a can opener to easily open the package.
Pom Pom Erasers
TIP OF THE DAY: Glue little pom pom balls on the top of your dry erase markers to be used as an eraser. Great tip for teachers and these babies are really inexpensive. Like, in this case, it's okay to say cheap.
Hot Spoon on a Mosquito Bite
TIP OF THE DAY: Have a mosquito bite? Get a spoon hot (run under hot water - enough to tolerate) and press it onto your mosquito bite for just a couple of minutes. Take the spoon away and the itch should be gone. The bump, not so much. How does this work? When...
Fancy Fans
TIP OF THE DAY: Fancy up your ceiling fan by adding fabric and Mod Podge. This is, seriously, one of the cutest ideas I've seen in awhile. It's great for the kids' room. Reading about Dimples and Tangles' process and all the little things she created for her...
Cover Trampoline Springs with Pool Noodles
TIP OF THE DAY: Those nasty trampoline springs have always made me nervous. I stressed about little fingers getting pinched. Cut up some pool noodles (you KNOW how we love us some pool noodles) to make "sleeves" to protect those little finners!
Graduation Tassel Keepsake
TIP OF THE DAY: Grab the graduation tassel that's hanging from your rear-view mirror and preserve it by dropping it into a clear Christmas ornament. A great keepsake idea for your kids graduations.
Create Wainscoting with Frames!
TIP OF THE DAY: To create the look of wainscoting easily, buy frames, glue them to the wall, then paint over the entire lower half.
Paint a Color on the Bobby
There are a limited number of colors when it comes to bobby pins. Want to spruce up your look with what you already have? Paint them with nail polish. I would assume you could do a much cleaner version then what's in the picture but you get the idea.
Free-hand Stencils
Don't have a Cricut or Silhouette or any other laser cutter that I lust after when I'm at the craft store? You don't need one when creating labels for clear containers. Type the word you'd like for your label in the font you love on a Word document (or similar). Print...
Keep Track of Cords
Another awesome submission today. This one is from Abby who wrote us on Facebook. We've seen this over and over again but NEVER remember to do it. It's time to share. Abby, you're forcing us to get our "poop in a group" when it comes to cords. TIP OF THE DAY:...
Use Binder Clip to Hold Toothpaste Roll
TIP OF THE DAY: Roll your toothpaste from the bottom and hold it with a binder clip to get the very last drop!
Protect Your Hair While Eating Noodles
TIP OF THE DAY: Protect your hair when you eat! Because, of course, getting food in your hair would just look ridiculous..... Seriously, this is a Japanese product for sale. Wow.
Use Your Flat Iron on Hard To Reach Places
TIP OF THE DAY: Use your flat iron to "steam" those hard to reach areas of shirts, cuffs and collars.
Correct Way to Eat a Cupcake
TIP OF THE DAY: This is the correct way to eat a cupcake to keep the frosting from being shoved up your nose!
Skin Identification for Kids
Think: Amusement parks, fairs, parks, large crowds. TIP OF THE DAY: Write on your child's arm (i.e. If lost, call 555-1234) and then cover it with adhesive bandage. The identification won't come off with sweat or water and is able to be easily read. A great and...
Protect Your Nutrition
We got this awesome tip from our friend Katelin. Seriously, we LOVE hearing from you all and think it's awesome to have an opportunity to share your information. Please feel free to write us on Facebook or contact us through the site. We're listening! TIP OF THE DAY:...
Coasters: From Paper to Permanent
TIP OF THE DAY: Turn your paper coasters into a permanent coaster (reusable) by coating each side with a couple layers of Mod Podge. See that stack of coasters at your 4th of July party? PUT'EMINYOURPURSE!!!!
Add Color to Party Tables…with Giftwrap!
TIP OF THE DAY: To add color to your party table, use gift wrap as a table runner. It's less expensive than a tablecloth and comes in all kinds of cool prints. (Use a cheap-y Dollar Store tablecloth underneath - hardly any of it will show anyway!)
Get Rid of Curtain Side Light
TIP OF THE DAY: To get rid of side light, slip one of the curtain ring clips on the rod bracket. No more side light!
Use Pill Organizer to Store Mini Cars
TIP OF THE DAY: Use Dollar Store pill organizers to store all those teeny cars. Perfect fit for the Disney Pixar Squinkies!
Turn a Frame into a Serving Tray
TIP OF THE DAY: Turn a Dollar Store Frame into a Serving Tray. Here's how: 1. Paint your frame the color you'd like. 2. Remove back and take out cardboard insert. 3. Use the cardboard as a template to cute out a piece of scrapbook paper of your choice. 4. Screw drawer...
Beat the Numbers on Your Scale
TIP OF THE DAY: Weigh yourself while laying on your back. The numbers will be much more in your favor. Smartass post, I know. I'm frustrated with my lack of self-control in the health department so I'm dragging y'all in with me.
Ironing Board Hanger
TIP OF THE DAY: Keep your ironing board up and out of the way by simply hanging two coat hooks on the wall. If you want to get all fancy, you can put the hooks on a decorative board (or similar) and attach the board to the wall. Do you like how I say "or similar"?...
DIY Pore Strip
TIP OF THE DAY: Create your own pore strips with only a small pack of gelatin (not the entire box - it comes with 4 packs) and a bit of milk. I tried with exact measurements and it's different every time. Put gelatin in a disposable cup or bowl. Add some milk and stir...
Clean Foreman Grill with Wet Paper Towel
TIP OF THE DAY: The easiest way to clean your Foreman grill - right after using the grill, unplug it and place a wet double-sheet of paper towel between the lid and the surface. The leftover heat causes the towel to steam and clean the grill. Then just wipe it down...
Store Onions in Pantyhose
TIP OF THE DAY: Got some spare pantyhose laying around? Store your onions in them to keep them fresh for up to 6 months. Here's how: Inspect all onions for soft spots, mold or other signs of damage. Only perfect onions are suitable for long-term storage. Cut off the...
24 Surprisingly Clever Uses for Rubberbands
We love finding new uses for things that have been around forever. Sometimes we tend to get stuck in our thinking and only use a product for the intention it was created. We were amazed when we discovered all the creative things people are doing with the good o'...
Lazy Susan in Refrigerator
TIP OF THE DAY: Place a lazy susan in the refrigerator to maximize space and keep your food organized. Yes, organized food. Let's get real. Buy a ton of these and put them in the spice cabinet and the pantry.
Outdoor Cup Covers
TIP OF THE DAY: For any event outdoors, cover your cups or glasses with a cupcake liner. Just use a hole punch or the straw to create a hole in the top. No bugs in your drink this summer.
Nail Polish Color Reference
TIP OF THE DAY: For quick reference and to keep your nail polish organized, brush a coat of paint on a file label sticker and then let dry. Once dry, use a hole punch (they used a fancy heart shape punch) to cut out the color and stick to the top of the nail polish...
Use Bungee Cords for Ball Storage
[pinit] TIP OF THE DAY: To keep balls corralled, drill holes through wood slats on top and bottom and insert bungee cords. You could also use smaller cords between wire shelving. Or...build a frame and install stretch cording through pre-drilled holes. [pinit] The...
Use Laundry Basket to Paint Polka Dots
Paint polka dot walls using the side of an old laundry basket. As an idea for the laundry room, paint polka dots on the lower wall, then make them larger and random to look like soap bubbles as they go up the wall by the washer and dryer.
House Colors on Popsicle Sticks
Take popsicle sticks and paint them the color of every wall in your house. Throw them in your purse so you'll always be able to match furniture, curtains, decorations, etc. when you're out shopping.
Use a Drywall Taping Knife in the Kitchen
TIP OF THE DAY: As you're celebrating Father's Day, grab one of his drywall taping/mud knives to cut that dessert. Some readers say they have one for kitchen use only to cut squares and cakes. Just throw it in the dishwasher when you're done. Works for us!
Earring Travel Tip
TIP OF THE DAY: When traveling, stick your earrings through the holes in a button to keep them together and tidy in your bag. We found a bunch of simple travel tips so stay tuned for "How to travel with just a carry on suitcase" (or some name like that).
Lipsticks in Pill Organizers
TIP OF THE DAY: Condense your lipsticks into a pill organizer. You can find the ones that pull apart. That way, you can take your entire collection or just one color for the day or night. To label the colors, peel off the sticker on the bottom of the tube of lipstick...