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If your partner/significant other can’t make a decision about where to eat, play the 5-2-1 game. You give them 5 restaurants, they pick two, and you pick from those.
@Bolanghoy
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Store natural peanut butter upside down, as it brings the oil to the top and makes it much easier to mix.
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Don't start an apology with "I'm sorry if...". It conveys that you are not currently sorry for your actions, and that you might be sorry only under certain circumstances. It also removes most of the sincerity. If you know the circumstances, leave the "if" out and just identify what it is you feel bad about.
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Soak your popcorn kernels in water for 10 minutes before popping, drain the water, then pop as normal. The additional moisture helps the popcorn pop up quicker and fluffier with fewer old maids.
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If you want to protect your fingers when you’re lighting a candle, then consider lighting a dry piece of spaghetti. It’ll give you a longer reach to light your candle.
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If a dish starts to burn on top before it’s done baking, gently lay a piece of non-stick sprayed foil on top and continue baking.
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Fix furniture scratches with a walnut. Simply rub the walnut over the scuff or scratch a few times. Then rub the area with a soft cloth to help the wood absorb the oil from the nut.
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According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, an ear of corn can lose 50 per cent of its sugar if left at room temperature. If you opt to refrigerate, eat it within two days for the best taste.
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Instead of buying something that is already chopped and in sealed off containers, buy the whole vegetable. These purchases tend to be cheaper and provide you with more of the item to work with. Chop and slice enough for the week on a Sunday night and you won’t even be out much time.
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Let someone know you’re picking up the tab for a meal AFTER they’ve ordered. This allows a considerate friend to order what they want freely and also prevents a colleague or acquaintance from taking advantage of your generosity.
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Never freeze bananas for smoothies with the peel on as it’s next to impossible to peel frozen. Peel then place bananas inside a zip lock back and then squish. There’s no need to uniformly slice the banana as the chunks will come right out of the bag.
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When stressing over something, use the 10-10-10 rule. Will it matter in 10 days? 10 months? 10 years? After getting some perspective, you’ll notice how very few things end up worth stressing over.
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Use a (clear plastic) hanging clear shoe rack to store and organise cleaning products. It also keeps them away from children.
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How do you know if a pineapple is ripe? Gently tug on one of the bottom leaves. If it comes away from the fruit with a gentle tug, the pineapple is ripe.
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If you have a guest bedroom in your home, spend a night in it yourself to be sure there are no annoyances and that it is comfortable.
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The trick to great eggs is to not overcook them! Whether you scramble, fry, or poach, always turn off the stove a few minutes before the eggs look done—even when they seem a bit runny. The remainder of the heat will cook them to fluffy perfection.
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When painting, place a rubber band around the top of the open paint can to wipe clean the brush and prevent paint spilling over the side of the can.
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To prevent herbs from flying all over the place when chopping, sprinkle a bit of salt onto the board. This will keep them in place.
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To remove ketchup or tomato stains, remove the excess with a dull knife, then dab with a damp, warm sponge. Apply a little bit of shaving cream to the stain and let it dry, then wash as usual.
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Rubbing alcohol will remove spots from stainless steel—pour a little of the liquid on a cotton ball and wipe over problem areas.
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Make your windshield wipers like new again by wiping them with a napkin sprayed with WD40.
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Some people prefer room temperature jams, but at the end of the day, wouldn’t you rather eat something that couldn’t potentially make you sick? Almost all jams say, “Refrigerate after opening” on the jar, so just follow the instructions. Some manufacturers recommend that any opened fruit spreads left unrefrigerated for 48 hours should not be used.
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When choosing presents for a loved one, consider choosing gifts that can appreciate in value. Things like; first editions of books, whiskey (and wine), domain names, memorabilia, personalized number plates and affordable artwork all have the potential to grow in value.
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Health experts told that only salted butter should be left out of the fridge since the salt can keep bacteria away. Additionally, you should store it in an airtight container and only leave it out for two weeks, max. Knowing where to store food is only half the battle. You still need to check it before you dig in.
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Research published in 2017 suggests that reading materials out loud significantly improves your memory of the material.
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Peel multiple hardboiled eggs at a time by shaking them in a lidded container. The eggs won’t be pretty, but they will be ready for an egg salad much quicker than traditional methods.
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When you’re caught in really cold weather and you’ve got no means of starting a fire. Simply stuff newspaper, dry grass, and leaves under your clothes and you’ll be retaining significant amounts of body heat when you need it the most.
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To keep herbs tasting fresh for up to a month, store whole bunches, washed and sealed in plastic bags, in the freezer. When you need them, they'll be easier to chop, and they'll defrost the minute they hit a hot pan.
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If you want to get your blinds clean faster, simply wrap a cloth around each side of a pair of tongs, secure with rubber bands, and use them to dust between the slats.
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The substance in onions that causes your eyes to water is located in the root cluster of the onion. Cut this part out to reduce the amount of eye discomfort.
