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Tip of the Day Archive

Wednesday March 31st

Adding a pen spring around your cords will keep the ends from fraying!

Tuesday March 30th

Cooking with wine is easy when you use wine ice cubes to help make that killer pasta sauce.

Monday March 29th

Freeze wine into ice cubes to keep your wine chilled without diluting it!

Friday March 26th

Feeling sad? Soak up some sun! Exposure to at least 10 to 15 minutes of sunlight increases production of happy hormones like serotonin and endorphins.

Thursday March 25th

Got ants? Pour distilled white vinegar around the perimeter of your house to keep ants from entering.

Wednesday March 24th

Get skunk smell off your clothes by soaking in a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda before washing normally.

Tuesday March 23rd

Want your kids to memorize your cell phone number? Make the passcode on their iPad or phone your number. They will have it memorized in days.

Monday March 22nd

Put some cash into the pocket of your winter coat before storing it. You’ll have a nice surprise next season!

Friday March 19th

Roll your clothes up before packing them. This will prevent wrinkles and save space.

Thursday March 18th

If you burn your tongue on a hot drink or hot food, immediately sprinkle sugar on it to help dull the pain. Sugar has been used to heal wounds for centuries!

Wednesday March 17th

To help avoid a hangover, drink one glass of water for each alcoholic drink you have.

Tuesday March 16th

Listening to music in one ear bud? Switch to Mono Audio so you hear every instrument equally. Stereo often has vocals or guitars set to left or right ear only.

Monday March 15th

Feeling tired? Massaging select pressure points on your body can give you a jolt of energy. Lightly rub the back of your neck, between your thumb and index finger, or behind your knees.

Friday March 12th

Shoes smell a little funky? Stick some dryer sheets in the soles overnight to help absorb moisture and smells.

Thursday March 11th

Use corn starch to untangle knots. Rub some into knotted string, chains, or even hair to help work the tangle out.

Wednesday March 10th

When an elderly person can’t hear you, speak deeper not louder. When hearing loss starts, the first thing to go are the higher pitched frequencies.

Tuesday March 9th

Stuck on an annoying call? Put your phone on airplane mode instead of just hanging up. The other person will see “call failed” instead of “call ended”.

Monday March 8th

Ladies, don’t put your bras in the dryer. The heat will cause the elastic to wear away faster. Also, when air-drying, hang those bras by the center gore instead of by the straps so they don’t get stretched out.

Friday March 5th

Use ice cubes to get gum out of hair. It will harden the gum, making it easier to remove. This also helps if trying to get gum off the soles of your shoes.

Thursday March 4th

The best sleep position for those who tend to grind their teeth is on your back as it reduces pressure on your jaw.

Wednesday March 3rd

Place a few silica gel packets in the boxes or bins where you store photos. They’ll ward off damage and odor caused by humidity.

Tuesday March 2nd

The smell of an orange helps to relieve stress. Smelling or eating an orange can reduce stress by over 70%!

Monday March 1st

Face your car towards the east to have your windshield naturally defrosted by the sun every morning.