Christmas is fast approaching!
And, if you're like me, the preparations will go well until the last minute!
Fortunately, we have selected some tips for you that will make your life easier...
...even during the holidays!
Here are 10 Christmas video tips that everyone should know . Watch:
Here's a great idea for those who need to make a gift at the last minute.
1. Find an empty bag of chips.
2. Find a nice little thing that you can give as a gift, like this beautiful candle for example.
3. Clean the inside of the packet of crisps with a sponge and a little soapy water.
4. Turn the bag of chips upside down.
5. Carefully put your gift inside and twist the top of the bag.
6. All that remains is to put a ribbon to make a pretty bow.
There you have it, you have a last minute gift to offer!
Note: don't have a ribbon handy? Carefree. Just cut a strip of about 2cm from the top of the packet of crisps. It will be perfect to use as a ribbon for your gift!
To discover: Stop Everything and Watch This Awesome Trick to Wrap a Gift in a Snap.
After the holidays, you always end up with a whole bunch of wrapping paper rolls.
But with a simple roll of toilet paper, you will be able to store them, without bending them or damaging them.
1. First, find a piece of aluminum foil to reuse. (For example, leftovers from the night before.)
2. Next, cut your aluminum foil into a square shape.
Note: your square should be a little larger (about 2 cm) than a roll of toilet paper.
3. Cut the roll of the toilet paper tube along its length.
4. Cover the outside of the roll with aluminum foil.
5. Finally, fold the edges of the foil inwards.
There you go, now you have a nice decorative clasp! It will easily wrap around your wrapping paper and hold it securely in place.
This way, all your rolls of wrapping paper will be tidy and preserved until next year.
To discover: 13 Surprising Uses for Toilet Paper Rolls.
With the Internet and e-mail being used more and more, perhaps you do not have envelopes at home to send your end of the year greetings to.
No problem ! Instead of going out to buy envelopes, just use your stationery.
1. Make a crease in the center of your letter.
2. Fold the opposite corners towards the center.
3. Fold both edges inward.
4. Now fold each end under the flap, to make a rectangle.
Lo and behold, your letter has turned into an envelope. Handy, right?
All you have to do is add the address, apply a stamp and your letter is ready to be sent! Check out the trick here.
Did you use your Christmas cookie cutters to make cookies?
Don't put them away just yet, because you can also use them to make a festive breakfast your kids will love.
1. Pour pancake batter into an emptied and cleaned ketchup bottle.
2. Dip a metal cookie cutter in a little vegetable oil.
3. Put it on a preheated and oiled baking sheet.
4. Pour the pancake batter into the cookie cutter, and let it cook for about a minute.
5. Once the dough is firm enough, use clean tongs to remove the cookie cutter.
There you go, your pancake will keep the shape of the cookie cutter!
Now all you have to do is finish cooking and make a nice pile of pancakes.
Add a little butter and a drizzle of delicious maple syrup for a festive and original breakfast.
To discover: The SUPER EASY Recipe for Homemade Pancakes.
If you wrap your own gifts, you must know that frustration that comes when you can't find the end of the Scotch.
And even when you manage to find it, you can't get the Scotch off the roll!
The solution ? A simple bread clasp. I'm sure you already have one lying around.
1. Put the bread clasp under the end of the Scotch.
And that's it!
Thanks to the clasp, you have a mini homemade landmark. You can easily find the end of the Scotch every time and without damaging it. Check out the trick here.
Makes a cool mini-handle for peeling off the Scotch when you need it.
Note: if you don't have a bread clasp, you can also use a small penny.
Just because you have an artificial Christmas tree doesn't mean you can't have the smell of a freshly cut tree in your home.
1. Take out your central heating air filter (if you have one).
2. Put 10-20 drops of pine essential oil on the back of the filter.
3. Replace the filter.
There you go, all you have to do is turn on the heating, and the ventilation grilles will take care of the rest.
Now you will smell a delicious pine scent in your home. Check out the trick here.
Note: if you don't have an air filter at home, you can put a few drops of pine essential oil directly on your tree.
Have your Christmas cookies just come out of the oven, and are they ready for frosting? Only one problem… impossible to make an icing without putting it everywhere!
And then, even when you apply yourself, you have the impression that the icing was made by a 4-year-old child;-)
Fortunately, there is a very simple trick. Just use a squeeze sauce bottle.
1. Put your frostings in pour bottles, like these flexible plastic sauce bottles.
2. Tighten the plugs securely.
3. Use the bottles to glaze your pastries like a pro.
It's not beautiful, is it? Now you will be able to decorate all your pastries with precision. The only limit is your imagination!
And thanks to the bottles, you work cleanly, which means less to clean.
Note: once finished, remember to close the bottles well, and your icing will keep even longer.
To discover: The Magic Technique to Easily Frost a Cake.
Once the holidays are over, it's time to put away the Christmas garlands.
But if you put it in a ball in a box, it will get tangled! hello the galley next year...
So, to avoid spending hours untangling the garlands like every year, the trick is to use an extension cord reel to store your garland. You can find one for cheap at DIY stores.
1. Wrap the garland around the winder.
2. Connect the two ends of the electrical cables together, to hold it securely in place.
Now you can be sure that the threads will not get tangled.
And if you can't find a reel at the store, no problem!
With a small piece of cardboard, the trick is quickly played. Nothing beats free homemade! Check out the trick here.
Everyone loves hot chocolate during the winter. So to wow your friends, use a simple peeler to make delicious chocolate shavings.
1. Run the peeler over the edge of a chocolate bar.
2. Collect the chocolate shavings on a small plate.
Now you can use your delicious shavings to garnish hot chocolates or decorate any other treat!
You will see, your guests will ask for it every time. Check out the trick here.
After opening all the Christmas presents, don't throw away the wrapping paper!
Indeed, there is a great trick to give them a second life. Watch:
1. Remove all small decorations from your wrapping paper, such as ribbons or bolduc stars.
2. Use glue or adhesive spray to stick the wrapping paper to the box your gift arrived in.
3. Cut the cardboard to make a rectangle the size of a postcard.
4. Glue the stars and ribbons on it.
There you go, now you have a beautiful thank you card, which you can send to your loved ones!
It's also a good way to recycle all that paper, instead of throwing it in the trash.
Well, I hope these tips will make your life easier :-) Merry Christmas!
