While
I'm sure there are plenty of tips and tricks you know that make certain tasks
easier, I bet you aren't aware of a number of things you're actually doing
wrong in your everyday life. And chances are you're not alone when it comes to
mishandling certain things.
For example:
Keep Clean Fingers
The
next time you reach into a bag of Cheetos, make sure you're holding a pair of
chopsticks! Doing so will prevent your fingers from getting covered in cheese
dust. (I am a Cheetos lover and had never heard of this until recently. I love this because I HATE orange fingers, might sounds silly but not as silly as orange powdered fingers!)
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How about A Perfect Banana Peel
Never struggle peeling a banana again with this simple
tip: turn it upside down! If you watch chimps peeling bananas, you'll notice
they start from the bottom. Do it like the experts, the monkeys!
Make your Cupcake a Sandwich
Everyone knows cupcakes are delicious, but have you
ever successfully gotten an entire bite into your mouth without covering your
face with icing? To avoid this common fiasco, turn your cupcakes into
sandwiches before diving in.
Pasta Portion Control
I never make the right amount of pasta — I always end
up with too much or not enough. But now that I know the little hole in the
middle of my spaghetti ladle measures out a perfect portion, it's a problem I
no longer have to worry about.
The Bobby Pin Revelation
Apparently, I've been putting bobby pins into my hair
wrong for far too long. This mistake may explain why I've never had much luck
getting them to stay in place.
A Fan Favorite
The direction that your fan rotates should change with
the seasons. Seriously! In the cooler months, a clockwise rotation creates an
updraft that forces warm air from your ceiling into your living space. A
counterclockwise rotation creates a nice breeze, which is ideal for warmer
months.
The Magic 57
Stop shoving a butter knife into that ketchup bottle
and smacking the bottom of it with the palm of your hand! To get a consistent
stream of ketchup from a glass Heinz bottle, all you have to do is tap the embossed 57 located below the neck.
Get A Grip
Have you ever put a juice box in a child's hands and
watched as they squeezed just a bit too hard, sending juice flying out of the
straw? That can be avoided by utilizing the built-in handles located on each
side of the box.
Bobbing for Straws
Keep your straw in place whenever you crack open an
icy cold can of soda by rotating the tab and inserting the straw through the
larger hole.
Feel the Heat
The next time you heat up leftovers in the microwave,
make sure you create a small hole in the middle of your plate. Doing so will
allow the microwave to heat your meal evenly.
Scribble Secrets
To make sure no one can read something you've written,
don't just scribble it out using a bunch of lines. Instead, cover it with
different words and random letters.
Cooling Your Drink
To cool down a beverage as quickly as possible, wrap it with wet paper towels and put it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
Soft Serve Service
If you're sick and tired of bending perfectly good spoons
whenever you want to indulge in a couple bites of your favorite ice cream,
store the tub in a Ziploc bag to keep it soft and easy to scoop.
Trusty Trash Can Trick
Don’t you just hate when you try to place a new
plastic bag in the trash can it just creates an air pocket below? Drill a couple
of holes in the bottom of the garbage can to make putting in
& taking out bags much easier -- no suction issues.
Small Sink Solution
If you can't completely fit a bucket underneath the
tap in your sink, use a plastic dustpan as a funnel to fill it up on the floor.
GENUIS!
The Ketchup Roll
You could continue to do what you've always done and
fill multiple paper cups with ketchup, or you can roll out the top and
fit more of everyone's favorite condiment into one serving.
Scientifically Proven Burger Hold – yes, it’s true, it’s ‘scientifically
proven’
To keep everything inside your burger, you need to
support both the front and the back of your bun. How? By using your pinkie
fingers and thumbs as supports.
The Less Frustrating Way of Using Tinfoil
If you're like me and use tinfoil, you probably just
whip it open and start pulling — and the roll pops out every time. Notice the
"Press Here to Lock Roll" tab on the side of the box. Do it up and
solve all of your problems!
The Built-in Drink Coaster
The lid of a takeout drink isn't just for holding a
straw and keeping your drink from spilling everywhere.
The Proper Way to Eat Ginger with Sushi
Many people eat ginger on top of their sushi with a
dab of wasabi. But you're actually supposed to use the ginger to cleanse your
palette between different flavors. If you love ginger on your sushi I won't
judge...actually, I probably will.
Which one surprised you?
