Tips, Tricks & Good Ideas

[thelledawn]

This is an interest of mine, finding little tips that make life more efficient/easier. Also known as 'lifehacks', these are a few I've stumbled upon that have stood out.

- I put my clothes in my closet with the hangers reversed once a year. As I pull clothes out, I reverse the hanger. Every year I give away any clothes that I never took out.

- If you need to remember to bring something with you, put your keys on it or put it in/on your shoes the night before.

- Poop at work, saves tp at home.

- Keep a backpack in the trunk of your car with spare pants, shirt, socks and a bunch of toiletries (Perhaps some sample sized freebies? It's good to have a first aid kit as well.

- If there's something I need to do but am procrastinating, I find something else I also need to do that's even more of a chore. I can then put off doing the second thing by doing the first.

- Sinus congestion? Masturbate. Don't ask me why, just do it.

- Never fart with headphones on while in public, you never know how loud it is.

thank you, you just pulled me out of my bad mood! The tips are good too

[Andit]

Another tip - I put all of my regular monthly bills (phone, cable, internet, etc) on a credit card that gives me points. I then cash in the points for groceries (either at Loblaws with my PC mastercard or Metro with AirMiles).

[Jellybean]

Another tip - I put all of my regular monthly bills (phone, cable, internet, etc) on a credit card that gives me points. I then cash in the points for groceries (either at Loblaws with my PC mastercard or Metro with AirMiles).

And for those of you who don't have credit cards. Buy GC's in stores to purchase other GC's to rack up points. My fav right now is SDM. I know people do it with HBC, Sears and so on. Also a great way to budget your money.

[meowtab]

I love the glass polishing/mirroe cloth too! it is amazing!

[Acacia]

Ah, I have dryerballs (Dollarama for less than 2$) I've been using them for almost a year now. I don't find much time comes off drying though, I schedule large loads for like 60-70 mins and small loads for less. The dryer balls make no difference to me :?
Thanks for the wool tip!! I'll check it out^^

[michellewagner]

That is a SMART TIP!!! I never thought of that and we just spent $ on new blades! I will remember this for next time! Thanks a bunch!

A tip!!

When the rubber wears out on your wiper blades, replace only the rubber portion. All you do is slide the rubber from the track and buy the rubber replacement kit at Canadian Tire. The cost is only $3.00 per blade instead of $15 to $20 each. It only took me 10 minutes to slide the two new rubber s on the wipers. Plus I saved throwing the whole blade in the landfill. Thanks to CT rep for this tip.

[alenushka]

Baking soda is also a great cleaning product. I use it all the time for cleaning my bathroom, stove, dishes. It's also good to use if you have a soar through. If you gargle with baking soda and water, it helps your throat feel better, although it doesn't taste great.

[ehdub]

This is an interest of mine, finding little tips that make life more efficient/easier. Also known as 'lifehacks', these are a few I've stumbled upon that have stood out.

- I put my clothes in my closet with the hangers reversed once a year. As I pull clothes out, I reverse the hanger. Every year I give away any clothes that I never took out.

this is an amazing idea!

heres some things that make my life easier.

in order not to forget any personal care items for travel, i have a pre packed bag with sample health and beauty products i recieve that i leave in my suitcase.

in a pinch, conditioner is a great replacement for ladies shave gel.

using a cheap can opener? instead of fishing out the metal top from the opened can, grab a fridge magnet to attract it. no mess, no cut fingers.

if guests are coming over, put some cloves, cinnamon or vanilla and a little water in a bowl and put it in the microwave for one minute. your place will smell yummy and inviting!

[NewfieChick]

I love that tip about the cinnamon and water, ehdub! Thanks!!

- I use cold water all of the time when washing my clothes, and I do not find a difference!
- Always keep resusable bags in the trunk of your car! Then there is no excuse when you go out ... and when you bring them in your house, always put them somewhere unavoidable so that you HAVE to put them back when you go out to your vehicle.

- Dominion and (i guess Loblaws.. none around here in Nfld!) have started posting coupons in the front area of their stores... they change often and are often applicable with current sales... really handy!

[baybey_doll]

to get rid of deoderant marks on a black shirt rub a preused bounce sheet on the marks- works like a charm!

[lekate]

Wow! I would have never thought of using dryer sheets like that!! :D My boyfriend has sensitive skin so he does not like me to add fabric softener or dryer sheets, what do you guys recommend I do for static?
** Bathroom tip- spray a LITTLE bit of shaving foam on the bathroom mirror and wipe in circles with a dry cloth until gone, do not add water. This will prevent the mirror from fogging up

Dryer balls, you can get them at the dollar store. Better for the environment.

[NewfieChick]

I always use pantyhose to get rid of deoderant stains, as well! Never thought about bounce sheets before...excellent!

Also, Bounce sheets work really well if you have static in your hair... just rub it over your hair!

[jessep13]

these are really great tips: definatly gonna be checking back often!

My tip:

To get crayon/ perm marker off of walls or floors, Use insect repellant or hairspray

[Scottishgal]

Lots of good ideas. Thanks.

[Chantel]

To get rid of blood, rinse the item in cold water and put hydrogen peroxide on it. Might have to do it twice, but it works. Launder it right after.

I know it's gross but for those of you who have tween girls who are just getting the hang of periods, you'll probably end up with lots of stained undies because of irregularity and whatnot, so keep a huge bottle on hand!