I don't know about you... But I am constantly looking for looking for little tips that will make my life easier.
As a busy mom, saving time and saving money are both important to me.
Over the years, I have discovered quite a few little tricks.
They help me save time and money.
Today, I reveal to you the 14 that I use the most on a daily basis:
If you're like me, you come close to fainting every time you have to tear stretch wrap. It adheres to everything it touches and impossible to stretch it properly!
The solution ? Store it in the freezer. You'll see what it's like to unroll a piece with complete peace of mind. Check out the trick here.
Did you stick chewing gum in your hair? Ouch!
But do not panic ! Dip the wick that has chewing gum in Coke so that it comes off on its own.
Here's how to cool your can VERY quickly:
It's very simple. Put your can in a container (a saucepan or basin, for example.) Then fill it with ice cubes. Finally, add 4 tablespoons of salt and a little water. Wait 3 min and enjoy your cold drink!
I love ice cream. But sometimes when I take it out of the freezer, it's covered in a film of freezing water.
Here's the solution:cover the ice cream with parchment paper before putting the lid back on!
This will prevent condensation from forming. Result, finished this horrible crust of ice!
When you buy bananas, separate them. Bananas ripen much faster when stuck together.
Put 1 or 2 tennis balls in the drawer of your dryer with your wet laundry.
I don't know why it works, but it cuts drying time by 25%! And in addition, it softens the clothes :-)
Lipstick stains are tough. But no need to buy an adequate stain remover. Try Vaseline which works very well.
Here's how:Remove most of the lipstick with a cloth. Try not to spread the stain any further. Then, spread petroleum jelly on the stain to cover it well. Scrape and wait a few minutes before putting the laundry in the washing machine.
Here's a simple tip:store them upside down in the fridge. This is also true for cottage cheese and fresh cream.
Is your powdered sugar full of lumps? Store it in the fridge for 24 hours. You will be surprised by the result.
Use large scissors to cut your pizza. It works even better than pizza cutters. And, in addition, we cut clean slices without moving the melted cheese on the pizza.
Your tube of toothpaste is at the end of its career? A clip will do the trick to hold it and finish the tube without leaving a drop.
A splinter to remove from your finger? Take a piece of tape and stick it on the splinter. It doesn't work every time, but it's still a good trick.
Want to hang a frame that doesn't have a hook? Use a bobbin tab.
Put an apple in your bag of potatoes. This will prevent the potato from sprouting. This one, it was Mum who taught me :-)
Have you tried these tips to save money and make your life easier? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
