“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – Part Two: 10 Clever Tips That Just Work

Some great ideas I can use right now!

for the egg spill, using salt and waiting is a must. I use a spatula or kids plastic sand shovel to scoop the egg off of the floor.
for crafting with beads or using legos, I set them inside a aluminum cake pan. Usually the thin ones. That way they do not roll all over or get lost. Also, I let the kids set their paints in it. If it spills, no worries. They are cheap, washable and can be recycled too.
large, flat cardboard pieces, I use under artwork to save my floors or tabletops. They work well for projects too!
large clear plastic peanut butter jars, when washed out and label removed, are good for storing items. Especially cutlery for trips, camp, picnics, etc. All hand and in one place. Or for snacks in the car that might get crushed in plastic baggies.
I cannot wait to try out these “hacks”. I love to make my life easier!

Orange essential oil…or any citrus works great at taking stickers or sticky substances off. Cut an onion and use one of the circle slices to cook an egg in a perfect circle. Crushed chalk removes grease stains. Pets have ear mites?? No need to goto the vet, just use olive oil (or what you have available), it smothers them. Their life cycle is three weeks, so pay attention after you first apply, if in a few weeks if they start scratching again-repeat-it’s the eggs hatching. I myself haven’t had this issue. Two days of a few drops (I use a child’s medicine syringe) and no more buggies! If the area is very irritated from scratching you can add vitamin e oil and/or aloe to help soothe the skin. Also, it helps to add a drop of dish soap(I use blue Dawn) to the pan of water holding the picnic tables legs-some persistent ants will actually walk on the surface of the water!! It doesn’t happen often, but I always add the drop just in case. I hope some of these help others. I love this blog! So much great info. Keep up the good work!

Some great ideas I can use right now!

for the egg spill, using salt and waiting is a must. I use a spatula or kids plastic sand shovel to scoop the egg off of the floor.
for crafting with beads or using legos, I set them inside a aluminum cake pan. Usually the thin ones. That way they do not roll all over or get lost. Also, I let the kids set their paints in it. If it spills, no worries. They are cheap, washable and can be recycled too.
large, flat cardboard pieces, I use under artwork to save my floors or tabletops. They work well for projects too!
large clear plastic peanut butter jars, when washed out and label removed, are good for storing items. Especially cutlery for trips, camp, picnics, etc. All hand and in one place. Or for snacks in the car that might get crushed in plastic baggies.
I cannot wait to try out these “hacks”. I love to make my life easier!

Orange essential oil…or any citrus works great at taking stickers or sticky substances off. Cut an onion and use one of the circle slices to cook an egg in a perfect circle. Crushed chalk removes grease stains. Pets have ear mites?? No need to goto the vet, just use olive oil (or what you have available), it smothers them. Their life cycle is three weeks, so pay attention after you first apply, if in a few weeks if they start scratching again-repeat-it’s the eggs hatching. I myself haven’t had this issue. Two days of a few drops (I use a child’s medicine syringe) and no more buggies! If the area is very irritated from scratching you can add vitamin e oil and/or aloe to help soothe the skin. Also, it helps to add a drop of dish soap(I use blue Dawn) to the pan of water holding the picnic tables legs-some persistent ants will actually walk on the surface of the water!! It doesn’t happen often, but I always add the drop just in case. I hope some of these help others. I love this blog! So much great info. Keep up the good work!