My favorite "life hack" is donating an old toy whenever my son gets a new toy. It reduces clutter in the house and keeps his toys under control, which also reduces my stress and time cleaning
The long answer is: Both can be used for stamps, place-holders, storage for open-
blade knives (ex-acto, carving, etc.), some furniture, fishing lures and bobbers, and
almost any craft project: earrings, bracelets, "curtains",… use your imagination.
Synthetic corks are mostly plastic, so they make great cork boards but lousy
bathmats, trivets (they'll melt), and wreaths. They are dense and hard to carve or
push a needle through for ornaments. When sticking them on back splashes or to
each other, hot glue works well because it is melted plastic.
Naturals make good cork boards, lighter wreaths, and great trivets. Since they are
from tree bark, they hold water, so bathmats and back splashes will eventually develop
mold and/or mildew, and cork boards will become dry and brittle. Before you grind
them up for garden mulch, know that ants and termites will be attracted to the decaying
wood, and other critters may use them for insulation or gnawing to sharpen teeth.
Please be careful if you take an ex-acto or other knife to any wine cork. Being round
makes them hard to hold while slicing or carving. Synthetics are tough; naturals can
be brittle and may come apart in chunks. Craft magnets can be glued to either cork.
Trivets (from naturals) can be stood on end to show the wine stain, or laid side-by
side to show the vineyard logo. Have fun laying out patterns (houndstooth;
checkerboard) or shapes (states, animals, fruit, etc.).
If you have too many naturals, send them to a charity or recycling company. Local
grade schools may take them for craft projects. If you have too many synthetics, send
them to me, and I'll send you my naturals. Let me know if you are interested.
Another great staple to have in our pantries is quinoa.
As equally nutritious as lentils because they provide a complete protein, one serving of quinoa provides all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
This grain-like seed is very healthy and also worth the investment.
It can run anywhere from $3.99 to $8.99 per pound, depending upon the store. Now some people may think that seems to be expensive but you consider that just one fast food meal can easily cost upwards of $10 or more, it starts to become clear just how economical even quinoa can be.
1/4 Cup Dry Quinoa = 1 Serving
1 Pound of Dry Quinoa typically yields about 10 servings (or 10 meals).
So for less than the price of one fast food meal, I can get 10 meals out of a one pound bag of quinoa---Not bad in my opinion.
I'm sort of new to the idea of a "lifehack" but I'm all for anything that makes life a little easier! I guess mine would be relying on my crockpot to do a lot of cooking for me. =)
First, I should say that I shop on eBay first as I pay a fraction of the normal price for most items, especially car parts, clothes, jewels, jewelry and all other manner of items. When purchasing I try to always buy from out of state and where they are not yet collecting taxes for California. This is bound to end, but for now it is a savings that when buying expensive items like cars, can save hundreds to thousands of dollars. Of course transportation fees will be a consideration, but I save a great deal of money shopping on the internet, and am just now exploring Amazon and other sites as there are companies in Canada where not only are medications far cheaper, but so are car parts. Just check out sites in automotive, jewels etc. and you will see it is the best there is and better than amazon. Rob Kilborne
I use a hanging shoe rack for my cleaning supplies. Its my favorite because I free up so much space in my cabinets and it just makes everything look so organized.
I am a major Twilight Saga fan, so I take a trip out to WA every year to attend Stephenie Meyer Day. It is fun, fantasy, and beautiful scenery to get me away from everyday life!
I think its a good idea to have a variety of different types of cookware. Like you, my preference is cast iron. I would caution against using cast iron cookware on electric ranges though. It really cooks much better over a flame, i.e. a gas range. The other types of cookware of choice in my kitchen are stainless steel and Corning Visions. I wouldn't want to rely exclusively on Visions, but I find it works really well for warming soups, sauces, and vegetables.
When packing dressy clothes -- suits, dresses, etc -- keep them in dry cleaner bags. The bags are so thin they take almost no room, and the slippery aspect prevents any wrinkles from setting in the clothes.
This is interesting because today I received an alert asking me to contact NetSpend regarding a prepaid card. I did not apply for such a card and when I called the numb, i was asked to enter my 16 digit card number. Needless to say- they need to find another sucker
My lifehack would be keeping my coupons in my handbag at all times to save money when I find a deal while out and about! I put them in envelopes according to the aisle they are in at the grocery store! Has helped us save money and I always know where to look for a certain coupon!
I prep all lunches for the week on Sunday so getting out the door in the morning is much easier and there's no excuse to buy lunch at work because I was running late and didn't have time to make it.
My favorite "life hack" is donating an old toy whenever my son gets a new toy. It reduces clutter in the house and keeps his toys under control, which also reduces my stress and time cleaning
My favorite lifehacks are freezer cooking and prepping ahead! Saves me time and money!
I like to make lists of what I have to do for the week and accomplish a couple of tasks daily.
Hi Gwen.
The short answer is: It depends on the use.
The long answer is: Both can be used for stamps, place-holders, storage for open-
blade knives (ex-acto, carving, etc.), some furniture, fishing lures and bobbers, and
almost any craft project: earrings, bracelets, "curtains",… use your imagination.
Synthetic corks are mostly plastic, so they make great cork boards but lousy
bathmats, trivets (they'll melt), and wreaths. They are dense and hard to carve or
push a needle through for ornaments. When sticking them on back splashes or to
each other, hot glue works well because it is melted plastic.
Naturals make good cork boards, lighter wreaths, and great trivets. Since they are
from tree bark, they hold water, so bathmats and back splashes will eventually develop
mold and/or mildew, and cork boards will become dry and brittle. Before you grind
them up for garden mulch, know that ants and termites will be attracted to the decaying
wood, and other critters may use them for insulation or gnawing to sharpen teeth.
Please be careful if you take an ex-acto or other knife to any wine cork. Being round
makes them hard to hold while slicing or carving. Synthetics are tough; naturals can
be brittle and may come apart in chunks. Craft magnets can be glued to either cork.
Trivets (from naturals) can be stood on end to show the wine stain, or laid side-by
side to show the vineyard logo. Have fun laying out patterns (houndstooth;
checkerboard) or shapes (states, animals, fruit, etc.).
If you have too many naturals, send them to a charity or recycling company. Local
grade schools may take them for craft projects. If you have too many synthetics, send
them to me, and I'll send you my naturals. Let me know if you are interested.
Chris
Another great staple to have in our pantries is quinoa.
As equally nutritious as lentils because they provide a complete protein, one serving of quinoa provides all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
This grain-like seed is very healthy and also worth the investment.
It can run anywhere from $3.99 to $8.99 per pound, depending upon the store. Now some people may think that seems to be expensive but you consider that just one fast food meal can easily cost upwards of $10 or more, it starts to become clear just how economical even quinoa can be.
1/4 Cup Dry Quinoa = 1 Serving
1 Pound of Dry Quinoa typically yields about 10 servings (or 10 meals).
So for less than the price of one fast food meal, I can get 10 meals out of a one pound bag of quinoa---Not bad in my opinion.
I auto round up my purchases and goes into savings covers all holiday shopping
My favorite lifehack is shopping for good deals. I love saving money and i will go on the hunt for a great deal
I'm sort of new to the idea of a "lifehack" but I'm all for anything that makes life a little easier! I guess mine would be relying on my crockpot to do a lot of cooking for me. =)
First, I should say that I shop on eBay first as I pay a fraction of the normal price for most items, especially car parts, clothes, jewels, jewelry and all other manner of items. When purchasing I try to always buy from out of state and where they are not yet collecting taxes for California. This is bound to end, but for now it is a savings that when buying expensive items like cars, can save hundreds to thousands of dollars. Of course transportation fees will be a consideration, but I save a great deal of money shopping on the internet, and am just now exploring Amazon and other sites as there are companies in Canada where not only are medications far cheaper, but so are car parts. Just check out sites in automotive, jewels etc. and you will see it is the best there is and better than amazon. Rob Kilborne
I heard a saying once. "If you lend a friend twenty bucks and never see that person again it was money well spent."
I like playing badmitten! 10$ at like a walmart/dollar store! So fun and funny to watch lol plus it's healthy and easy!
I use a hanging shoe rack for my cleaning supplies. Its my favorite because I free up so much space in my cabinets and it just makes everything look so organized.
I am a major Twilight Saga fan, so I take a trip out to WA every year to attend Stephenie Meyer Day. It is fun, fantasy, and beautiful scenery to get me away from everyday life!
I will cook meals on the weekends and freeze them to use on busy weekdays.
Composting seems like such a "duh" thing to do, you're recycling TRASH that turns into something you'd BUY. It's a great full circle life hack!
I think its a good idea to have a variety of different types of cookware. Like you, my preference is cast iron. I would caution against using cast iron cookware on electric ranges though. It really cooks much better over a flame, i.e. a gas range. The other types of cookware of choice in my kitchen are stainless steel and Corning Visions. I wouldn't want to rely exclusively on Visions, but I find it works really well for warming soups, sauces, and vegetables.
my lifehack is using a vitamix to chop ingriendients
Pray hard it goes well! That's what I do. I ask if I can help. I try not to say too much and keep it brief.
If your house is cold, use a heating pad to keep bread warm while rising.
always put things away so you can find them again!
When packing dressy clothes -- suits, dresses, etc -- keep them in dry cleaner bags. The bags are so thin they take almost no room, and the slippery aspect prevents any wrinkles from setting in the clothes.
I don't really have any good ones.
This is interesting because today I received an alert asking me to contact NetSpend regarding a prepaid card. I did not apply for such a card and when I called the numb, i was asked to enter my 16 digit card number. Needless to say- they need to find another sucker
My lifehack would be keeping my coupons in my handbag at all times to save money when I find a deal while out and about! I put them in envelopes according to the aisle they are in at the grocery store! Has helped us save money and I always know where to look for a certain coupon!
I prep all lunches for the week on Sunday so getting out the door in the morning is much easier and there's no excuse to buy lunch at work because I was running late and didn't have time to make it.