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    10/20/18 17 Comments 38,639

    “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – Part Twelve

    Why Didn't I Think of That? Tips

    Here on my blog, I 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 blog 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 in the twelfth edition of my ongoing series “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?”

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    1. Cleaning Dirty Window Screens

    After a few months of wet weather, your windows screens are likely to look as dirty as the windows themselves! It would be a huge pain to have to remove each screen from each window to clean them, but luckily there’s a much easier way! Just use put the dusting attachment onto the hose of your vacuum, and use that to clean your window screens. You’ll be able to remove the majority of the dirt and grime from the inside without needing to remove the screen at all!

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    2. Simple Cake Hack

    The next time you make a cake, line your plate with plastic wrap before putting the cake onto it. Once you’ve served the cake, you can use the plastic wrap to quickly and easily move any leftover cake to another plate or container. (All credit for this brilliant cake tip goes to OGT reader Biljana, who shared it in a comment a few years back! Thanks Biljana!!)

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    3. Prevent Ribbon Fraying

    Sick of dealing with fraying ribbon ends? Here’s a quick tip to prevent fraying! Hold the cut end of the ribbon over the top of a lit candle or lighter. The heat rising off the flame will gently melt the edge, causing the threads to stick together. No more fraying edges!

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    4. Color Coded Storage Tips

    Using a color code is an easy way to quickly identify what’s inside a certain storage bin. But you don’t have to go out and buy new colored bins to color code your storage—just use colored tape instead! Use red and green tape to identify the bin your Christmas decorations are in, and orange tape to mark autumn/Halloween decor, or any color code that makes sense to you!

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    5. Cleaner Eyeshadow Application

    Some eyeshadows (especially the loose powder kind) are hard to apply without it getting on your cheeks and under your eyes. To avoid the eyeshadow fallout, place a sticky note under your eye to prevent stray shadow from settling on your face. You can also use a sticky note after you’ve applied eyeshadow to pick up any bits that have gone astray!

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    6. Foot Odor Fixer

    Struggling with smelly feet or shoes? Try a shoe insert made of activated charcoal! Charcoal is highly absorbent, which makes it an excellent choice where unpleasant odors are concerned. This set of charcoal shoe inserts on Amazon comes in one large size, but can be trimmed down to fit into any size shoe!

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    7. Keep Food Warm

    Need to keep your food warm while you finish up cooking? Put the food onto a warm plate! The warmth from the plate will help keep your food warm for a few minutes while you finish up the rest of the meal. And warming the plate is easy—just toss it in the microwave for a minute or two!

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    If you’ve missed any of the previous posts in this series, or want to revisit some of your old favorite tips, you’ve come to the right place! Below you’ll find links to all of the previous posts in the “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” series. (You can also save them to your Favorites if you’re an OGT Plus member!)

    Happy reading! :-)

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    1 month ago
    Nancy
    Nancy

    A great way to clean the microwave is with a coffee cup filled with water. Heat the water for 1 to 2 minutes and then let it sit in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. Take a washcloth or a dry paper towel and wipe out the inside of the microwave. Fast and easy.

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    2 months ago
    Jessica
    Jessica

    My brilliant dad told me this useful trick: use a coffee filter to cover a plate or bowl when you put in the microwave. Works wonderfully to help keep the microwave clean! Plus you can get a large package of filters for cheap and it can last for quite a while. Also works for a spoon rest while cooking although I tend to fold it once or twice.

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    3 months ago
    shiny beige
    shiny beige

    If your shoes are smelly, put them in a plastic bag and in the freezer overnight. It works!

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    3 months ago
    Patricia Dowd
    Patricia Dowd

    Hey Jillee, Always enjoy your “Why didn’t I think of that” columns! Here are two I like: I use paper plates (the cheap kind) as a cover for my food in the microwave. Prevents spattering and keeps moisture in the food. I also use them as a spoon rest and as a quick cutting board. Such a versatile kitchen tool! Another: I use red pepper flakes a lot when cooking, also on pizza. I put my flakes in a pepper mill so the flakes are broken down to crumbs. I hate getting a pepper flake caught between my teeth! I… Read more »

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    3 months ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    Great ideas Patricia!

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    3 months ago
    Paula
    Paula

    I should have said I used a soldering iron to seal ribbon.

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    3 months ago
    Paula
    Paula

    I cut and heat seal ribbon and other synthetic fibers with a soldering gun. I place the ribbon, rope, or synthetic fabric on a piece of glass or mirror. Heat the soldering gun. Draw the hot tip across the item. Use a metal ruler to make straight lines, or use other unmeltable items as a template.
    When I made a princess costume for my granddaughter, I cut and sealed the hem with my soldering gun. Easier than a rolled edge.

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    3 months ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    What a clever idea!

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    3 months ago
    Debra
    Debra

    When you have a shoestring that is beginning to fray, you can use a flame to reseal the plastic and keep from having to buy new shoestrings.

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    3 months ago
    Nancy
    Nancy

    Keeping food warm-if your microwave is over the range like mine, turn on the surface light. Mine is part of the microwave and thus generates heat IN the microwave. It’s great when I bring home a hot rotisserie chicken or other warm prepared food. I’ve used it making bread as well. It’s a great draft-free warm spot.

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    3 months ago
    Lisa
    Lisa

    Great tips ,Thank you. I never thought of vacuuming my window screens from inside! A little hint from me, if you don’t want to use a flame for the ribbon hack. I just put a dab of craft glue on my finger, then pull the cut end of the ribbon thru the glue. If you get too much on there it’s easy to gently rub it off before it dries.

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    3 months ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    Very clever!

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    3 months ago
    Anne from Belgium
    Anne from Belgium

    Warming up plates: Just a lazy tip from someone who does not want to have a microwave (as I sincerely think it is handy but does alter your food): . I just put some cold plates on top of my bread toaster! (even if i do not toast anything). Quick fix!

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    3 months ago
    Mona Lisa
    Mona Lisa

    My mom would fill the sink with hot water place the plates in there to heat up. Then just before serving, dry off and use. Plus you have hot water for cleaning dishes afterwards!

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    3 months ago
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