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"Why didn't I think of that?" - 7 clever fixes for life's little annoyances
Seven odd-but-genius little tricks that'll have you nodding along and thinking, now why didn't I try that sooner?
I always strive to share simple, everyday tips and tricks that can help make your life a little bit easier. But sometimes, the tips that I want to share aren't something I can write a whole post about! And since I simply cannot waste a good idea, I tuck them away to use at a later date. Today I'll be sharing some of those tips and tricks with you!
Cold butter is no match for this clever spreader!
(One Good Thing)1. Simple butter spreader
Don't you hate it when you end up shredding a piece of toast while trying to spread cold butter on it? This special butter knife makes cold butter struggles a thing of the past!
It has holes along one edge that make perfect butter curls. Butter curls have more surface area than a pat of butter, meaning they'll warm up in seconds and make spreading much easier!
We have designed this lovely kitchen tool to be used as butter spreader and butter curler knife. Beautiful design, perfect weight balance, and 1-inch blade make it perfect to spread the right amount of butter/jams/creams on your toast.
Grouping groceries makes shopping and putting away a lot easier!
(One Good Thing)2. Brilliant grocery bagging
A little foresight can go a long way at the grocery store! When you check out (either with a cashier or at a self-checkout stand), scan your items according to where they need to go once you get home.
For instance, anything that will go ini the fridge should be grouped together. The same goes for bathroom items, garage supplies, etc. This method will make putting away groceries quick and easy! Get the free printable shopping list pictured above right here.
No more smacking your fingers with a hammer!
(One Good Thing)3. Perfect nail holder
You don't have to risk your fingers every time you need to hammer a nail! Instead of holding the nail with your fingers, slide it between the teeth of a comb so that it stays snugly in place.
Then you can hold the comb in place on the wall while you hammer the nail, keeping your fingers safely out of the danger zone!
Keep little ones safe in any bed.
(One Good Thing)4. Bed bumper
Making the switch from a crib to a "big kid bed" can be a big adjustment, and it can take a while for your little one to get the hang of it! Install a simple DIY "bed bumper" to help keep them from tumbling out of bed during the night.
Just cut a foam pool noodle to match the length of the bed, then place it on the mattress along the open edge of the bed. Then just put the fitted sheet back on the mattress to hold "bumper" in place!
Did you know your can had a built-in straw holder?
(One Good Thing)5. Straw holder
If you're tired of the carbonation in your soda pushing the straw out of the can, here's a quick tip to fix it! Just rotate the tab around so that the hole is positioned over the opening in the can.
Insert your straw through the hole in the tab, then rotate the tab slightly to one side until it holds the straw snugly in place. Problem solved!
A bit of waxed paper cleans and lubricates your can opener.
(One Good Thing)6. Can opener fix
Manual can openers can be tricky to clean, but using wax paper makes it easy! Just fold a piece of wax paper a few times, then run the folded paper through your can opener.
The waxy paper will help clear away any food bits that may be clinging to it. And as an added bonus, this treatment also leaves behind a waxy layer that will help the can opener work more smoothly!
Let the blender clean itself!
(One Good Thing)7. Quicker blender cleaning
If you are a fan of breakfast smoothies, then you already know how annoying it can be to have to wash your blender cup every day. So instead of hand-washing it in the sink, let the blender do the work for you!
Add a cup or two of water to the blender cup, along with a couple of drops of dish soap. Secure the lid and pulse the blender a few times to thoroughly wash the inside of your blender cup.
This is not only a huge time-saver, but it also cleans gunk from under the blades better than most people can manage with a sponge!
