#LifeHacks #SimpleYetEffective #EasyTips #InnovativeIdeas
Have you ever come across a life hack that was so simple yet so effective that it left you wondering why more people don’t know about it? Life hacks are little tips and tricks that make our lives a whole lot easier, and often times, they’re so clever that we can’t help but wonder why we didn’t think of it ourselves. So, if you’re looking for some game-changing life hacks, you’ve come to the right place!
Here’s a life hack that’s super simple yet so effective – using frozen grapes to keep your wine cool. 🍇 If you’re a wine drinker, you’ll be surprised at how well this little trick works. Just pop a few frozen grapes into your glass of wine and voila – instant chill! But that’s not all – there are plenty of other life hacks out there that are just as ingenious. Here are a few more examples:
##Keeping Your Bread Fresh
Are you tired of your bread going stale before you have a chance to finish it? Try storing it with a celery stick to help keep it fresh for longer. The moisture from the celery will keep the bread from drying out too quickly.
##DIY Ice Packs
If you ever find yourself in need of an ice pack but don’t have one on hand, a bag of frozen peas or corn makes for a great alternative. They’re flexible, mold to the shape of whatever body part needs icing, and can be refrozen for multiple uses.
##Unwrinkled Clothes
Hate ironing? Try throwing a wrinkled garment into the dryer with a few ice cubes for a few minutes. The steam from the melting ice will help release the wrinkles, leaving you with freshly pressed clothes without the hassle of ironing.
##Homemade Air Freshener
Instead of spending money on air fresheners, make your own with just two ingredients – baking soda and essential oils. Simply mix the two together and place the mixture in small containers around your home for a natural, pleasant scent.
##Perfect Pancakes
Tired of pancakes that are unevenly cooked or burnt on one side? Try using a squeeze bottle to dispense the batter for perfectly round and evenly cooked pancakes every time.
I hope these life hacks surprise and delight you as much as the frozen grapes did for me. Life is often full of little surprises, and finding these simple yet effective tricks can make our daily routines just a little bit easier. So, the next time you come across a life hack that leaves you wondering why more people don’t know about it, be sure to share it with others. After all, the more we can improve each other’s lives with these clever tips, the better off we’ll all be. Cheers to a world full of innovative ideas and easy tips! 🍷👍
diluting hydrogen peroxide in water does the exact same thing as the tablets designed to clean you dentures
you should aim for a specific concentration which I am not able recall right now
math’s involved but most people already have it so it’s kinda worth it
Keeping frozen pizza in the fridge. Hear me out. If you are going to eat a frozen pizza the same day, put it in the fridge and it will defrost and cook more evenly later!
If you are someone who colour treats their hair, Vaseline on the hairline will stop it from staining your skin
Being nice to people makes your whole life better in every possible way. Shocking how it’s gotten to the point this needs to be said.
Frozen grapes just to eat are wonderful, too. Also good in plain water, fruit juice and so on.
Using a veg peeler to slice blocks of cheese like cheddar
Curved shower rods!
Tieing shoelaces so that at the end they face NS instead of EW will ensure they don’t untie as easily.
Great for sneakers while playing sports or a workout.
Crushing garlic cloves is by far the most consistent and easy method by which to peel them.
Putting potato chips or other kinds in a small cereal bowl for three reasons: your hands stay cleaner than keep reaching in the bag; everyone can have their own share in their own bowl so you don’t keep all reaching in the same bag when you’ve licked salt and crumbs off of your fingers and touching all the chips when you go for more (this grosses me out so much!); and if you’re alone, and nobody else to share with, you won’t end up eating the whole bag of chips in one sitting.
I’m sure people know about this, but back when I was still in middle school, I had issues with my pants zipper always being open. I would have classmates tell me my “fly” was open. I’d be embarrassed until one of the new kids who always kept to himself came up to me and asked me if I left the zipper puller up or down after I zipped up? I never really noticed but I found that normally I would just leave it pointing upwards. He told me to have it point downwards after zipping up. It will keep the zipper from opening while I moved around. Lo and behold! Never had a zipper issue since then.
slicing butter with a potato peeler instead of a knive.
The slices are quite thin and easy to put on your bread instead of the mess I normally have.
You can cut the time it takes to make pasta or other food that requires boiling water by using an electric kettle to boil the water before putting it in the pan. Honestly electric kettles are magical and I can’t believe the number of households I walk into that don’t have one.
if you have trouble finding the perfect water temperature get you some tape. find that perfect temperature and put a piece of tape on the top of the faucet and above it. so every time you shower now you can just turn the faucet to where the pieces of tape align for the perfect temperature every time
Try using a sticky note to clean your keyboard. Simply slide the sticky side between the keys to pick up crumbs and dust. It’s a quick and easy way to keep your keyboard looking tidy without the need for specialized cleaning tools. Plus, it’s strangely satisfying to see what ends up on that sticky note!
Run a spoon under hot (not too hot) water, press on mosquito bites for 5 seconds, and the itching stops. Or you could take a warm bath
Once a week, before your next shop, go through your fridge and use up anything that’s getting close to its use by date by making soup. Freeze anything you don’t immediately consume into single portions. They’re quick to reheat, and drastically reduce waste.
I use an old makeup brush to dust between the keys on my keyboard
Use clothespins to close your chip bags, bread bags, crackers, etc.
Taking one plug adapter on holiday along with an extension lead. Straight away you have 4/5 plug sockets for your things from one adapter
You can put frozen veggies in a coffee mug and zap them quickly in the microwave to heat them up. Great if you want to add some quick veggies to a kid’s meal.
Using the seatbelt to keep a tall paper takeout bag or groceries from tipping over during a drive
Used dryer sheets polish stainless steel comparable to any spray. I just grab them after a wash and polish faucets and what not.
For computers: Windows Key + V opens the clipboard. After you activate it you can store the stuff you copy for a couple hours or even pin something you use a lot.
If you have conflict with someone, try not to back them into a corner – try to make space for them to back down while saving face. It can go a long way to preventing things from escalating unnecessarily
I hope I explain this correctly – I keep a short loop of paracord, about 8-10 inches, dangling from my headrest with a carabiner on the end. When I get takeout or do a small shopping trip or have something I don’t want tipping over, I clip the handles of the bag in the carabiner and let the bag swing over the backseat. You don’t have to worry about stuff falling over and spilling, it just sways with the car. Not good for drinks, but nearly everything else is just fine!
When organising your room/house, allocate a “home for everything”. Put it back in its”house” when you’re done with it and it will dramatically reduce clutter.
This is however, completely dependant on having enough space to do so, which is a premium for many
The scientifically proven breathing exercise to relieve hiccups.
1. Take a deep breath and hold it for 10 seconds.
2. Inhale again and hold it for five seconds (don’t let any air out).
3. Inhale a third time and hold it for five seconds (don’t let any air out).
4. Exhale completely.
Keep tile cleaner and a scrubber (I use liquid comet) in your bathtub so you can clean one or two sections every time you take a shower.
That way it’s not a big job you dread doing which leads to not doing it for a long time.
if you drive to the grocery store, park near the cart return.
Reheating leftover pizza in a pan on the stove (on low and covered with foil) is THE way to go!
I’m surprised more people don’t know that you can sharpen a knife on the unpainted portion on the bottom of a ceramic coffee mug/cereal bowl. My grandma always did it that way and so do I, but I blew my coworkers’ minds one day in the break room when I sharpened a knife to slice up a watermelon for a carry in dinner we were having.
Shampoo breaks down deodorant unlike body wash, so use shampoo on your armpits in the shower.
If you live in cold climates stuff your gloves, scarf, and hat in a sleeve of your coat if you are in a restaurant or similar. The hand end is usually too small for them to slip out and it will be literally impossible to put on the coat without noticing the other accoutrements. An easy way not to go through a zillion pairs of gloves/winter by forgetting the in the place you were just at.
People marvel at me for doing this but I am frankly gobsmacked that it isn’t common knowledge.
Washing a blender by blending soapy water. You still have to check the lid and wipe the outside in case you missed any spots that leaked while you were pouring but it gets the inside clean super easy.
You can train yourself to “stop” intrusive thoughts: when you notice some unwanted thought, interrupt it by saying “stop-word” – something short and meaningless, e.g. “buh!” or “erh!”. Put some force in this action, as if you are trowing something away. Repeat this every time a thought appears ( this may be every second, or every 2-3 seconds), as long as you need, until thoughts stop coming. For me it is usually 2-5 minutes.
This repetitive action constantly shifts your attention away from intruding thoughts, and you will gradually stop thinking about that undesirable subject.
After some practice, you no longer need to say anything aloud. It would be enough just to imagine yourself saying your “stop-word”. But you would still need several minutes of repetitive “stopping” action to clear your mind.
Mulching leaves vs. raking or blowing them. The amount of time and money people waste blowing/raking is mind boggling. All you do is mow the lawn when the leaves are down, and they’ll disintegrate in a couple of weeks once the mower chews them up. It’s also great for your lawn and doesn’t fill up landfills with organic matter that doesn’t need to be there.
I have been very surprised at the positive effect journaling has had on my mental health. I spend a few minutes writing about my thoughts and feelings every day before bed. Doesn’t have to be a lot (thought sometimes it is). it’s like free therapy.