Revive a flower arrangement

Submerge the stems in a vase of hot water until the blossoms revive, then place the flowers back in a vase of fresh and cool water. Use this tip only on flowers that have already wilted (on new blossoms will have a contrary result).

Menstrual cramps relief

To alleviate cramps during the week of your period, add some oregano to your meals (about 2 tsp per day). The herb has compounds that relax uterine muscles, preventing them from contracting and cramping.

Swallowing large pills

If you have been prescribed a big pill that feels very hard to swallow, just roll it in some olive oil before taking it. The pill will slide right down your throat.

Overstuffed sub sandwich

To prevent sub sandwich filling from falling out and making a mess, remove some of the soft interior from the top and bottom halves of the bread (save this part for croutons or breadcrumbs), before adding meat, cheese, lettuce etc. The fillings will be held neatly inside your loaf.

Fix for acidic tomato sauce

If your tomato sauce comes out too acid, add a pinch of baking soda to it. The alkalinity will counteract the acidity, and the sauce will end much milder-tasting.

Alternative oil thermometer

If you do not have a thermometer handy when deep-frying food, just drop a kernel of popcorn in the pan. The kernel will pop if the oil temperature is between 350F and 365F, the ideal temperature for this cooking method.

Storing leftover soup

To cool your leftover soup quickly before storing it in the refrigerator, improvise an ice stick. Fill a clean empty plastic bottle with water, place in the freezer, and use the frozen bottle to stir the soup while in the pot. The liquid will cool fast without losing flavors.

Grilling hot dogs

When you are grilling hot dogs for a big party, it is very likely to forget which ones you already flipped. To prevent that from happening, just arrange 2 skewers, soaked in water, in a parallel position and thread each hot dog horizontally onto both sticks. Place the racks on the grill, turn them once, and they will end up evenly cooked!