Sometimes life can be difficult, but with a little creativity almost anything can be simplified. As the saying goes, “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” Life hacks are a creative way to make things a little simpler. Take a look at some of my favorite ways to simplify daily life.
Life Hacks: Everyday Things
- Clothespin Life Hacks: Next time you need to do some hammering save your finger and use a clothespin to hold the nail in place.
- Tired of your water boiling over whenever you cook? Lay a wooden spoon across the pot to prevent it from boiling over.
- Is the built up residue on your shower head grossing you out? Place a bag of vinegar around it and leave it there overnight to remove build up.
- Too many clothes, but not enough closet space? Place soda can tabs on hangers to hang multiple clothes on one hanger.
- Cutting it close when it comes to opening blister packs? Use a can opener instead of scissors to avoid getting cut.
- Do you turn your nose up at smelly shoes? Crunch up some newspaper and leave it the shoes overnight to absorb the smell.
Life Hacks: Food
- Craving a cold drink but don’t have ice or time to freeze it? Wrap a wet paper towel around a beverage, put it in the freezer, and in 15 minutes you’ll have an ice cold beverage!
- Having trouble making the perfect toasted sandwich? Place two pieces of bread in a single toaster slot and it will make the bread toasty on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Having a hard time keeping leftover salad fresh? Place a paper towel over it and then wrap it in plastic wrap to keep it fresh for up to a week!
Chopped Onions by ewige (CC-BY) - Worried about dodging oil splatters when frying? Sprinkle some salt throughout the pan to prevent splattering.
- Does cutting onions get you all worked up? Get rid of tears by rubbing canola/olive oil on knives before cutting to prevent tearing up.
- Ice Cream Life Hacks: It’s a hard knock life when it comes to storing ice cream. Keep your ice cream soft by putting the carton in a sealable freezer bag.
Take a look at these other great ideas on how to save closet space, simplify daily tasks and just win at life!
What are some of your favorite life hacks? Share them with me in the comments section below!