Measuring gooey ingredients

Spray the measuring tools with nonstick spray first, and then measure the sticky ingredient, like honey, peanut butter, jelly, molasses etc. They will easily come off the tool.

Preserving nuts

Keeping nuts in the freezer will make them last longer. The temperature will prevent oils in nuts from going rancid.

Leftover Champagne

Pour your leftover champagne in an ice cube tray and place it in the freezer. Next time you crave for a mimosa, just pop one or two cubes into a glass of orange juice.

Longer life for greens

To give your broccoli, celery and lettuce a longer life in the refrigerator, wrap them in foil and they will last about a month.

Storing produce

When storing produce at room temperature, keep them on an area away from windows. Sunlight speeds up the ripening process.

Preserving fresh herbs

Keep your herbs fresh longer, and save space in the refrigerator, by placing them like a bouquet in a flower vase with water. Trim the stems first!

Make deodorant more effective

During your morning shower, wash your underarms with bar soap instead of body wash. Apply deodorant as usual. Unlike bar soap, body wash contains creamy formulas that will over-moisture the area and stop deodorant from penetrating pores and acting like it should.

Revive your nails

To soft rough cuticles and revivify your nails, rub a slice of fresh pineapple around them. Wait a couple minutes and wipe off excess juice. The fruit contains bromelain, which will help to recover beautiful nail beds.

Wet cell phone

If the cell phone is not damaged beyond repair, remove the battery and SIM card and dry them with a soft cloth. Place the phone in a bowl of dry rice and let it sit for 24 hours.

Feet sliding in shoes

To prevent your feet from sliding through your sandals’ toe opening, spray the inside soles with hairspray. Let them dry before wearing. The product will make the insoles sticky, gripping your feet as you walk in heels.

Storing cheese

To prevent cheese from drying out, apply a thin layer of butter to the exposed side, wrap the block in waxed paper and place it in a plastic bag.

More flavorful pancakes

Adding a pinch of baking soda to your batter will create a more alkaline mix that helps browning and forms new flavor compounds. It will also produce more bubbles, making your pancakes fluffier.

Drying frozen leafy greens

Place defrosted green veggies (spinach, collard, kale etc.) between two clean dish towels (or paper towels) and lightly roll over the top with a rolling pin to press out excess moisture. Be gentle with your greens and do not squeeze them with your hands.

Quickly cool a bottle of wine

Wrap a cold wet dishcloth around the wine bottle and place it in the freezer for about 10 minutes. The icy towel will ensure the right temperature by the time your drink is served.

Pitting olives

Place a funnel upside down on your counter top, put one end of the olive on the spout and press down so the pit falls through the funnel.

Easily split a check

When splitting the check at a restaurant, make servers’ lives (yours as well) easier by writing the last 4 digits of everyone’s credit card, and how much to charge each one, on the back of the bill.