Okay, the Diva Cup thread got me thinking. What life hacks (tricks, tips, or products) make your life as a woman easier?? Maybe we will learn some more new secrets today!
The one that comes to mind for me is the sock bun. (Not the kind you buy, but literally a sock from my fiancé's drawer.) If I pull it tight rather than messy, I can get away with wearing it with a suit or dress clothes to work and still look professional, and it literally takes less than 5 minutes.
This isn't me but that's what mine usually looks like. Sometimes I put it up a little higher on my head, and sometimes I side part and pull it down low by my neck.
ETA: It works best on hair that hasn't been washed for a day or so. I usually spray a little dry shampoo on first as well.
My hair is really dark so I used a black sock just in case it were to show through, but my hair is pretty thick so it never does. The more times you do it the easier it gets.
dont know if this counts but when I buy strawberries I put them in a bowl of water when we get home and add a bit of white vinegar, let them sit for 10 mins or until I remember them, drain and put in the fridge as usual - it kills whatever causes mold so they last longer and you can't taste the vinegar (you could rinse if you wanted to).
dont know if this counts but when I buy strawberries I put them in a bowl of water when we get home and add a bit of white vinegar, let them sit for 10 mins or until I remember them, drain and put in the fridge as usual - it kills whatever causes mold so they last longer and you can't taste the vinegar (you could rinse if you wanted to).
That's awesome! I never buy strawberries even though I love them because they are expensive and we can never eat them fast enough. I can't wait to try this.
dont know if this counts but when I buy strawberries I put them in a bowl of water when we get home and add a bit of white vinegar, let them sit for 10 mins or until I remember them, drain and put in the fridge as usual - it kills whatever causes mold so they last longer and you can't taste the vinegar (you could rinse if you wanted to).
I soak all my produce in a white vinegar solution, it also gets the waxy residue off apples, cucumbers, etc.
I microwave a small bowl of lemon juice for 5 minutes. Then immediately wipe out the microwave with a damp towel. It gets out any smells and makes any cooked on food super easy to get off.
Oh I do this too; seriously easiest thing ever. And it smells good
Post by wanderingheart on Feb 7, 2015 10:29:04 GMT -5
I use our George Foreman a lot to grill chicken. While it's still hot, I put a wet paper towel on it and close it. It produces steam which loosens the nasty stuff on the grill, making it easier to wipe off and clean.
Homemade Febreze: hot water, 3 tablespoons of fabric softener, and a pinch of baking soda in a spray bottle. It's just like Febreze but cost pennies. And it smells like my favorite fabric softener.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Feb 7, 2015 11:22:55 GMT -5
MH hates brown/mushy bananas and we used to waste a lot of money because he wouldn't eat them if they were the slightest bit mushy. To prevent mushy bananas separate them from the bunch then individual wrap the stems in saran wrap and put them in the crisper. The outside will brown but the inside will not and they won't get mushy for up to 2 weeks.
Post by ohinvrtedworld on Feb 7, 2015 11:26:38 GMT -5
I put my lettuce/spinach/salad mix into huge mason jars with regular canning lids in the fridge. They stay crispy for a LONG time in those. Or I put a paper towel in the little bin of salad mix to absorb moisture and that helps, too.
I get paper bags at the grocery store when I check out and put my recycling in it in my kitchen so I don't have to have two large garbage cans in there. When it is full I just take the bag and put it in the big can in the garage.
Oh this! I have reusable bags but I always need like an extra paper one too for groceries. It goes next to the trash can for recycling. But we do this with beer boxes, diaper boxes, etc too. Makes it so much easier to just take one box/bag out every few days than each piece of recycling.
I put my lettuce/spinach/salad mix into huge mason jars with regular canning lids in the fridge. They stay crispy for a LONG time in those. Or I put a paper towel in the little bin of salad mix to absorb moisture and that helps, too.
So, just put the fresh spinach into a mason jar, then the crisper? I'm having the HARDEST time keeping spinach or kale from molding in a few days. I dry it and put it back in the bag (leaving the bag open) and it still goes wet and gross in days.
I put my lettuce/spinach/salad mix into huge mason jars with regular canning lids in the fridge. They stay crispy for a LONG time in those. Or I put a paper towel in the little bin of salad mix to absorb moisture and that helps, too.
I do this and then suction out the air with my food saver mason jar attachment. It stays fresh for weeks. Best investment ever!
I put my lettuce/spinach/salad mix into huge mason jars with regular canning lids in the fridge. They stay crispy for a LONG time in those. Or I put a paper towel in the little bin of salad mix to absorb moisture and that helps, too.
So, just put the fresh spinach into a mason jar, then the crisper? I'm having the HARDEST time keeping spinach or kale from molding in a few days. I dry it and put it back in the bag (leaving the bag open) and it still goes wet and gross in days.
I'm frustrated.
Yup! Although I am lazy and don't even put mine in the crisper drawer and leave it on a shelf at eye level.
So, just put the fresh spinach into a mason jar, then the crisper? I'm having the HARDEST time keeping spinach or kale from molding in a few days. I dry it and put it back in the bag (leaving the bag open) and it still goes wet and gross in days.
I'm frustrated.
Yup! Although I am lazy and don't even put mine in the crisper drawer and leave it on a shelf at eye level.
Next time you go through your closet for spring cleaning, hang the hangers of clothing up backwards. Through the season, when you wear something, put the hanger back the right way. Next time closet cleaning time comes you will easily see what you haven't worn and you can donate/trash it.
Use wool balls in your dryer instead of dryer sheets. No chemicals. Cheap on Amazon. A drop of your favorite essential oil will add nice fragrance if you want. (Is this a life hack? I don't know. But it saves me money)
dont know if this counts but when I buy strawberries I put them in a bowl of water when we get home and add a bit of white vinegar, let them sit for 10 mins or until I remember them, drain and put in the fridge as usual - it kills whatever causes mold so they last longer and you can't taste the vinegar (you could rinse if you wanted to).
This is brilliant! I wonder if it would work for other fruits as well?
I put my lettuce/spinach/salad mix into huge mason jars with regular canning lids in the fridge. They stay crispy for a LONG time in those. Or I put a paper towel in the little bin of salad mix to absorb moisture and that helps, too.
That's a great idea. MH is a little neuritoc about wilted looking leaves. I feel like we end up throwing out half of the greens before we get anywhere near the sell by date on the clamp pack.
Love reading all of these. I second the sock bun...love it! I'm obsessed with painting my nails and creating different looks, but sometimes it can be annoying when I mess up/chip my nail. I also hate waiting for them to dry, especially when I'm in a rush! For your nails to dry faster...let them air dry for about 2 mins and then stick them in ice cold water for another 2 minutes. It works!! Also, if I chip my nail, instead of starting all over or redoing the nail, I just add a little sparkle nail polish. It lasts a lot longer.
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