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Separating egg yolk - If a recipe calls for egg whites only, easily remove egg yolks by sucking it up with an empty, plastic water bottle. Genius!
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Stop garbage leaks - Use newspaper at the bottom of your trash to absorb any liquids. Also for less odor, consider popping a few orange or lemon peels in there too to help with foul smells.
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Differentiate keys - Paint keys with nail polish to help you distinguish them.
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No bottle opener? No problem - You can actually open beer with a lighter. Place your hand around the bottle and use your pointer finger to keep the lighter secure and hold it in place while you push down to pop off the cap! Easy.
© iStock
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Open hard lids - For hard-to-open lids, use duct tape. Just tape on and pull.
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Tape hack - For finding the edge of tape more easily, consider placing a bread tab or paper clip as an indicator.
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Transportation trick - For traveling, bring along creams, lotions, and foundations in contact cases.
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Hair straightener as an iron
- Hair straighteners are not just for hair. Use it as well to iron out any crimps or collars.
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Fix damaged wood - Rub a walnut on wood to fix scratches in a cinch!
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The Pomodoro Technique
- For a boost in productivity and time management, try the Pomodoro Technique. This method calls for you to work on a task for 25 minutes. Once completed, check off your task and take a short break (3-5 minutes). After four tasks or "pomodoros," take a longer break (15-30 minutes). Continue until all of your goals or tasks for the day are complete!
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Baking soda - For better cleaning, use baking soda. Baking soda helps grease and dirt to dissolve quicker—plus it is all natural.
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Better sleep - For a better night's sleep, sleep on your back. This is better for your spine, neck, and can even help with snoring.
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Water for weeds - Use boiling water to kill pesky weeds.
© iStock
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DIY exfoliation
- While exfoliation is important for beautiful, radiating skin, creams and high end scrubs can often come at an expensive price. Fortunately, there are several DIY recipes you can try right at home with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Coconut oil mixed with sugar for example is great for removing dead skin cells.
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Pineapple juice for coughs - Did you know that pineapple juice can help relieve coughing? Try it next time you have a nasty cough.
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Grape juice for migraines
- If you have a splitting migraine, give grape juice a try! According to Health & Healthy Living, this fruit juice is filled with riboflavin and vitamin B12 that can help relieve or even prevent these awful headaches.
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Prevent theft - You're at the beach and want to splash around in the water, but you worry about leaving your important items unattended. Next time, clean out an old suntan or sunscreen bottle big enough to store your things in, giving you a little extra peace of mind while you enjoy the waves!
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Reopen a tab
- Accidentally closed an important tab? Don't panic! There is a quick fix: Ctrl+Shift+T.
You're welcome.
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Mirror decor - Small room or bedroom? Add mirrors to make any space in a house appear larger.
© iStock
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Better beds for more space - Along the same lines—if you're short on space, try a fold up bed, Murphy bed, or even a cute day bed for greater area.
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What's that song? - There is a really cool site that lets you hum, sing, or even whistle any tune when you just cannot remember the name or the artist, and it will find it for you. Check out Midomi the next time you have a song stuck in your head!
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Video game music - The best study or work music is video game soundtracks because they are designed to help you stay focused, according to The Guardian.
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Lazy Susan - Ever needed something from the fridge but it was tucked and stored away in the back? Try adding a couple of Lazy Susans (rotating trays) in your fridge for easier access to things.
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The wooden spoon trick - A perfectly balanced wooden spoon over a boiling pot of pasta will keep water from overflowing. Try it!
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Bad breath - We've all been there. You were running late in the morning and you suddenly realized... you forgot to brush your teeth! Don't panic—just grab an apple, as they are natural breath fresheners.
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Reading before bed - If you need help falling asleep faster, read a book. According to The Telegraph, reading before bed helps you relax by reducing heart rate, stress levels, and easing muscle tension, giving you the ultimate good night's sleep.
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Smize! - Top model Tyra Banks knew what she was talking about. Squinting your eyes a little is the key to a perfect shot as it makes your smile appear more genuine. Channel your inner Tyra and keep this trick in mind the next time you go in for a driver's license or passport picture.
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Bananas for bruises - To help get rid of a bruise, rub a banana peel on it. This will help reduce discoloration, according to Step to Health.
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Cool a burning mouth
- Ate something that was just a tad too spicy? Most people might tend to opt for a glass of water to cool a burning tongue but in fact a glass of milk helps ease the pain a lot better, according to Psychology Today.
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Separating egg yolk - If a recipe calls for egg whites only, easily remove egg yolks by sucking it up with an empty, plastic water bottle. Genius!
© iStock
1 / 30 Fotos
Stop garbage leaks - Use newspaper at the bottom of your trash to absorb any liquids. Also for less odor, consider popping a few orange or lemon peels in there too to help with foul smells.
© iStock
2 / 30 Fotos
Differentiate keys - Paint keys with nail polish to help you distinguish them.
© iStock
3 / 30 Fotos
No bottle opener? No problem - You can actually open beer with a lighter. Place your hand around the bottle and use your pointer finger to keep the lighter secure and hold it in place while you push down to pop off the cap! Easy.
© iStock
4 / 30 Fotos
Open hard lids - For hard-to-open lids, use duct tape. Just tape on and pull.
© iStock
5 / 30 Fotos
Tape hack - For finding the edge of tape more easily, consider placing a bread tab or paper clip as an indicator.
© iStock
6 / 30 Fotos
Transportation trick - For traveling, bring along creams, lotions, and foundations in contact cases.
© iStock
7 / 30 Fotos
Hair straightener as an iron
- Hair straighteners are not just for hair. Use it as well to iron out any crimps or collars.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Fix damaged wood - Rub a walnut on wood to fix scratches in a cinch!
© iStock
9 / 30 Fotos
The Pomodoro Technique
- For a boost in productivity and time management, try the Pomodoro Technique. This method calls for you to work on a task for 25 minutes. Once completed, check off your task and take a short break (3-5 minutes). After four tasks or "pomodoros," take a longer break (15-30 minutes). Continue until all of your goals or tasks for the day are complete!
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Baking soda - For better cleaning, use baking soda. Baking soda helps grease and dirt to dissolve quicker—plus it is all natural.
© iStock
11 / 30 Fotos
Better sleep - For a better night's sleep, sleep on your back. This is better for your spine, neck, and can even help with snoring.
© iStock
12 / 30 Fotos
Water for weeds - Use boiling water to kill pesky weeds.
© iStock
13 / 30 Fotos
DIY exfoliation
- While exfoliation is important for beautiful, radiating skin, creams and high end scrubs can often come at an expensive price. Fortunately, there are several DIY recipes you can try right at home with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Coconut oil mixed with sugar for example is great for removing dead skin cells.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Pineapple juice for coughs - Did you know that pineapple juice can help relieve coughing? Try it next time you have a nasty cough.
© iStock
15 / 30 Fotos
Grape juice for migraines
- If you have a splitting migraine, give grape juice a try! According to Health & Healthy Living, this fruit juice is filled with riboflavin and vitamin B12 that can help relieve or even prevent these awful headaches.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Prevent theft - You're at the beach and want to splash around in the water, but you worry about leaving your important items unattended. Next time, clean out an old suntan or sunscreen bottle big enough to store your things in, giving you a little extra peace of mind while you enjoy the waves!
© iStock
17 / 30 Fotos
Reopen a tab
- Accidentally closed an important tab? Don't panic! There is a quick fix: Ctrl+Shift+T.
You're welcome.
© iStock
18 / 30 Fotos
Mirror decor - Small room or bedroom? Add mirrors to make any space in a house appear larger.
© iStock
19 / 30 Fotos
Better beds for more space - Along the same lines—if you're short on space, try a fold up bed, Murphy bed, or even a cute day bed for greater area.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
What's that song? - There is a really cool site that lets you hum, sing, or even whistle any tune when you just cannot remember the name or the artist, and it will find it for you. Check out Midomi the next time you have a song stuck in your head!
© iStock
21 / 30 Fotos
Video game music - The best study or work music is video game soundtracks because they are designed to help you stay focused, according to The Guardian.
© iStock
22 / 30 Fotos
Lazy Susan - Ever needed something from the fridge but it was tucked and stored away in the back? Try adding a couple of Lazy Susans (rotating trays) in your fridge for easier access to things.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
The wooden spoon trick - A perfectly balanced wooden spoon over a boiling pot of pasta will keep water from overflowing. Try it!
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Bad breath - We've all been there. You were running late in the morning and you suddenly realized... you forgot to brush your teeth! Don't panic—just grab an apple, as they are natural breath fresheners.
© iStock
25 / 30 Fotos
Reading before bed - If you need help falling asleep faster, read a book. According to The Telegraph, reading before bed helps you relax by reducing heart rate, stress levels, and easing muscle tension, giving you the ultimate good night's sleep.
© iStock
26 / 30 Fotos
Smize! - Top model Tyra Banks knew what she was talking about. Squinting your eyes a little is the key to a perfect shot as it makes your smile appear more genuine. Channel your inner Tyra and keep this trick in mind the next time you go in for a driver's license or passport picture.
© Getty Images
27 / 30 Fotos
Bananas for bruises - To help get rid of a bruise, rub a banana peel on it. This will help reduce discoloration, according to Step to Health.
© iStock
28 / 30 Fotos
Cool a burning mouth
- Ate something that was just a tad too spicy? Most people might tend to opt for a glass of water to cool a burning tongue but in fact a glass of milk helps ease the pain a lot better, according to Psychology Today.
© iStock
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Brilliant hacks for a better life
Productivity tips, beauty tricks, cooking advice, and more!
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