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Bright Ideas

Have you ever seen an idea so genius it made you stop and say, "Why didn't I think of that?!" This category is full of those kind of bright ideas! In fact, this is one of the most popular categories on my entire site. What can I say....there's just something about learning a new way to use an everyday item that we all just love! Looking for my absolute best bright ideas? This category is packed with reader favorites, like how to remove permanent marker from anything, how to stretch too-tight shoes, unexpected uses for household borax, 10 easy ways to remove sticker residue, brilliant uses for Dawn dish soap, and all of the uses for hydrogen peroxide that you could ever need, just to name a few! Find even more brilliant tips under my homemade & natural remedy, essential oil, and cleaning categories.

I Finally Found Out How To Cut Onions Without Crying

Tips For Cutting Onions

9 of the Best Ways to Use Plastic Wrap Around the House

uses for plastic wrap

9 Of The Best Deals You Can Score In August

What to Buy in August

Deodorizing Shoes: How to Get the Smell out of Stinky Shoes

There are a variety of ways to deodorize shoes, including essential oils, freezing, and using lemon peels.

8 Surprising Uses for Eggshells

Surprising Uses For Eggshells

This Will Make Your Air Fryer Even Easier to Use

collage of two images showing a woman in a kitchen standing over a butcher block counter with a black air fryer and looking at an air fryer cheat sheet and looking at a phone showing the air fryer cheat sheet

22 Great Ways to Use Microfiber Cloths

Ways to use microfiber cloths include on your face, for washing dishes, and cleaning almost anything around the house.

“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – 10 Genius Solutions for Everyday Household Frustrations

"Why Didn't I Think of That?" - Part Seven

What’s in My Purse? The 24 Everyday Essentials Inside My Bag [Video]

You might be surprised at whats in my purse -- I've got a lot of little essentials!

Birthday Wishes for Daughters: 27 Ways to Say Happy Birthday

A mom holding a birthday cake.

9 Things You Never Thought to Do with Your Vacuum Cleaner

things you can do with your vacuum

33 Genius Uses for Ordinary Household Vinegar

uses for vinegar

16 Clever Hacks That Make Summertime Even Better

Summertime Hacks For More Fun collage: beach towel with rolled up disposable diaper; lime halves dotted with cloves; woman holding a hamburger upside down

Here’s Everything You Need to Make 10 Flavorful Spice Mixes

Homemade Spice Mixes

13 Easy Ways to Save While Shopping at Target

target tips

Permanent Marker Removal Guide: How To Erase Sharpie From Anything

Photos showing Permanent Marker Removal from carpet, whiteboard, clothing, and glass.

Start (And Finish) Your Mother’s Day Gift Search Here

mother's day gift ideas

11 Reasons Why OGT Readers Love This Unusual Whisk

Danish Dough Whisk Favorites

These 14 Budget-Friendly IKEA Hacks Will Inspire You

ikea hacks

These 9 Uses For Bungee Cords Are Seriously Helpful

Uses for bungee cords include hanging up paper towel rolls, keeping shopping bags under control in the car, toting your yoga mat, and even adding curtains to a curtain rod with no hardware.

Get To Know These 6 Remarkable Women Who Inspire Me

A collage of products from women-owned businesses.

9 Useful Things I Learned When I Read All My Owner’s Manuals

blond woman holding a bunch of user manuals/ blond woman reading a user manual

10 Uses For Paper Plates That Go Way Beyond The Obvious

A series of pictures showing how to clean plates in the microwave.

There’s A Lot To Like About The New App On Your iPhone

A woman is sitting at a table with a phone in front of her, using a journal app.

7 Ways to Add Moisture to the Air Without a Humidifier

adding moisture to the air

“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – Super Bowl Edition

Why didn't I think of that?

This Headache Remedy Is A Must-Have For Quick Relief

headaches

9 Ways That Chalk Is Seriously Useful Around the House

uses for chalk

This Sensible Spring Cleaning Checklist Won’t Waste Your Time

Woman writing on the PDF room-by-room spring cleaning checklist

“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – 9 Brilliantly Simple Tips You’ll Use Right Away

Why didn't I think of that?
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