Favorite Tips (List 1)

It's been a while since I have posted any kind of blog.  Things have been pretty stressful around my house these past few months what with the holidays, a broken foot, a hospitalized husband, and a growing, teething, baby.

But, I think everything is finally starting to get back to normal. Our routine is falling back into place and I am getting more and more time to do some blogging.  To ease myself back into it, I have collected some of my favorite everyday life tips to share.  Whether it has to do with shopping, cooking, or the household, I will be posting them at random.  Here are a few to start:

#1  For cleaning mirrors, windows, and countertops, I use white vinegar. I do not dilute it with water. I just pour it into an old spray bottle, grab some paper towels, and get to work. It does not leave streaks and is way cheaper than regular cleaners.  Some people don't like the acrid odor of vinegar, but I don't mind it in the least. In fact, I really like it and have come to associate it with a freshly clean bathroom or kitchen.

#2  I have a wooden cutting board and do not like the thought of meat juices seeping into it when I need to chop, say, chicken.  So, what I do is take a plastic grocery bag, turn in inside out and cover my board with it. When I am done chopping, I take off the bag, turn it outside in, tie it up and throw it away.  Problem solved!

#3  I don't just shave my legs and armpits, I shave my sweaters too!  You know those annoying little pills of fuzz you get on your comfies and cozies after while?  To eliminate them, all you got to do is take a razor (I use a twin blade), pull the material a little taut (don't stretch it out too much), and start shaving.  It's amazing how quickly they come off!!

 

These were just 3 examples of what I do to make my everday life's chores just a little easier.  I will be posting more again soon.  Stay tuned!