Do you ever look at something on Pinterest or on a Blog…Magazine…TV or just about any where and say to yourself… Why Didn’t I Think of That??? I know I sure do!!! So I put together another collection of a few of those things today and I want to share them with you since so many of you have asked for MORE LIFE HACKS!!!! We are so glad you shared that you love these kinds of posts because there will be many more in the future…remember if you have requests…just drop and email and I will do my best to make them happen! Sure hope you enjoy this collection and once again I think you will tap your head and say…”Why didn’t I think of that”! HAVE FUN!!!
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How To Clean Paint Brushes
By: Mom 4 Real
Ok…we have all forgotten to clean our paint brushes…and I right? Well Jessica from Mom 4 Real is here to save the day with her simple hack of adding 2 tablespoons of Fabric Softener to a cup of Water!!! You will thank her for sure and she has tons more fabulous hacks and tips on her blog!
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How To Fix Dents in Wooden Floors & Furniture (with an iron)
By: Apartment Therapy
When you visit Apartment Therapy you are going to find out how to fix dents in furniture and your hardwood floor…please follow the directions step by step and you will be on your way to a brand new look!!!
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How To Store Lemons So They Last (LIMES too!)
By: The Happier Homemaker
Do you have a bit of lemons and limes at times? I know I do…I use them almost every day and we all know that they can get a little wrinkly and a tad brown very quickly…well that will never happen again if you just follow this little hack from The Happier Homemaker…place your lemons and limes in a jar…then fill with water…screw the cap tightly and place in the fridge…they will last a long time and look amazing and they stay juicy. Check it out!
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Custom Lace Your Running Shoes for Pain Relief
By: Skinny Mom
I have to tell you I had NO IDEA about this whole lace and pain thing? Did you? I was so happy to find it and wanted to share it with everyone. If you stop by Skinny Mom she is going to tell you what lacing help what…I LOVE this and sure hope it helps you too! I know my sneaks are going to get relaxed TODAY!!!
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No-Slip Hangers
By: In My Own Style
Diana over at In My Own Style is a genius! Did you ever think that a No-Slip Hanger could be as easy as adding a pipe cleaner???? Well it is…visit Diane for the details and tons more fun!
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Cupcake Wrapper used as a Drip Catcher
By: Real Simple
Ok…so many of us have kids and let’s face it…they love popsicles but they do drip…hey…they drip when grown-ups eat them…well no worries any more…just make a little slit in the center of the cupcake liner…slide the popsicle stick and voila NO MORE DRIPS!!!
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Hair Straightener that you use as a Fabric Iron
By: Real Simple
This is another BRILLIANT Hack…this solves my biggest ironing problem…this is the reason I hate to iron those shirts and it could have been a real cinch by using a Hair Straightener in between the buttons! FABULOUS…hope it helps you like it helped me!
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Coffee Filter Liners
By: This Old House
This is another quick…easy…hack that prevents a ton of clean-up especially if we are potting a plant in our ohms…Just by adding a coffee liner to the bottom of the pot you instantly prevent the dirt from sprinkling all over the place. I mean it is that easy and doesn’t prevent the drainage process at all. I am just hoping that there will always be coffee filters available…I had to go and buy them for this reason because we use a Keurig….so just incase…snatch up 100 of these for later use! lol!!!
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Lollipops as Stirrers
By: Martha Stewart and Real Simple
Here is another BRILLIANT idea…just think about all fo the combinations you can come up with…just add a lollipop as a drink stirrer…it’s a natural and they look FABULOUS!!! Now start thinking of the combinations you can use…they are ENDLESS!!!!!!
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Hanging Art with Soda Pop Tab
By: Apartment Therapy
Have you ever seen this? I guess I am late to the party…but it is really a great idea! When you visit Apartment Therapy they show you exactly how to apply your FREE picture hanger!!! There is no stress on the tab at all and really works! Love this!
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How To Tell If Your Avocado Is Ripe
By: Illuszone
I love this…you will never have anything but a perfect Avocado with this technique! Drop by illuzone and get all the details for all kinds of Avocados…you will always have the BEST GUAC…GUARANTEED!!!!
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Support Flower Hack
By: Goodhousekeeping
Now this one is really brilliant…especially if you do a lot of flower arranging. simply by sliding the flower stem into (Preferably) a clear straw…you will strengthen the stem…it really is AMAZING…then you can wash and reuses! This method is especially fabulous for tulips. You are going to love it!
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Preserving Fresh Basil
By: Redhead Can Decorate
Well the Spring Time is here so many of you will be planting tons of Basil and if you are like me…you have an overload once it starts growing fast. There are many ways to preserve it…but this one is awesome! Drop by Redhead Can Decorate and she will share the details with you Remember you can also chop it up …add olive oil and freeze in ice cub trays too!
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Healthy Baking Substituions
By: Picklee
If you want to bake a bit healthier…you are going to love this little Baking Hack Lis…Tons of substitutions that will add a healthy ingredient to your baking and take away a bit of calories!!! It’s really pretty cool. I have tried the Avocado substitution…YUM especially with chocolate and I have also tried the Apple Sauce which I might do again with 1/4 of the sugar…I’ll let you know about some more next time!
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No Mess Measuring Cup
By: Tidy Mom
Love this simple little hack. All you need is a little square of plastic wrap and you place it in your measuring cup and then add your items…peanut butter…nutella…condensed milk…etc…then just lift it out and add it to your mixture and your measuring cup is easy to clean…LOVE IT!
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By: Velvet Palette
Love this one…so simple but so much fun! The outdoor weather is going to be back soon and this simple little hack to keep your tablecloth in place is tons of fun! Simple take a few chandelier crystals and clip them on the cloth…keeps it in place and in STYLE!!!! You can use it indoors too!
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Microwave Popcorn Without The Bag
By: One Good Thing By Jillee
We ALL love Popcorn but it can become very pricey …well when you drop by One Good Thing by Jillee she will show you how to make the Microwave Popcorn without the bag…it’s quick…easy and a big savings!!!
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Desk Organizer for Kitchen Storage
By: Real Simple
This is so cool…use an office desk organizer to organize your baking tins…bread boards and more! So easy and it WORKS!
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Organizing Belts
By: Courtney Watkins
What a cool idea…just add a large Spring Link to your coset bar and hang your belts on it! Sometime I really wonder why I didn’t think of these things!!!
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