HomeLife Hacks
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Nowadays, Im looking for ease in the kitchenany hack, I will try!
If youre like me, youve come to the right place!
Check out these brilliantkitchen hacks!
The best part of this list?
There are no crazy gadgets to buy.
Most of these things are already likely in your cabinet, fridge, or drawers!
VIDEO: 21 Best Kitchen Hacks
1.
Open a Stubborn Jar with a Rubber Band
Are you always wrestling with a pesky jar lid?
Say goodbye to those days and use a rubber band!
Simply slip a band around the jars lid and twist.
Ever since I learned this, I havent found a cap thats given me trouble.
Once you are done with the jar, you’re able to upcycle it into thesescented candles.
It can be especially tricky when referencing your phone for a recipe.
To keep my phone safe from the mess, I wrapthis plastic wraparound it while making a meal.
It has saved me a few times!
The next time youd like to preserve your fruit, squeeze some lemon evenly overtop.
The acid from the lemon helps prevent the natural browning process in fruit.
Remove Eggshell Pieces
Breaking eggs can be a tricky business!
No one can escape a broken bit from time to time.
Grab half of the broken shell and scoop up the broken piece(s).
Its magic and will save you so much time from fishing in your eggs or whatever recipe.
Its like a magnetic attraction, and very cool to see it happen.
The water will prevent dehydration and will help yesterdays meal feel a little less like a leftover.
Grab the amount of wrap that youll need for the container, cover the cap, and twist.
The friction between the plastic and lid will help you get a better grasp.
Put some plastic wrap over the top, poke a hole with a straw, and get drinking!
Place your block of cheese into the freezer until firm, or about 15-20 minutes should do the job.
When firm, pull out and grate!
The cheese will have less give when getting grated, making the process easier overall.
Deep Clean Chopping Boards
Grimy cutting boards?
Dont fret; grab a lemon, table salt, and your cutting board.
Sticking your onion in the fridge is an excellent way to deter this.
Another freezer idea that I never expected, but the coldness locks up the smell.
Throw an onion into the freezer when youre getting ready to prep dinner.
Or at least for the small stuff.
Use those muscles and squeeze all the lemon juice you’ve got the option to into a cup.
Strain the seeds out and add seedless lemon juice to whatever you desire.
A way to avoid sad greens is to batch-freeze them.
you’re free to prep as much or little as you want.
When frozen, use as needed!
Let thaw or throw right into a pan.
Avocados, bananas, and more will all ripen faster this way.
The enclosed environment will help the specific item or bunch in this breathable yet concentrated area.
The oils will help deodorize any smell.
When cotton balls cant absorb anymore, swap them out for new ones.
Ive had friends tell me theyve broken containers that way.
Tap against the counter and rotate as you go.
Ideally, one rotation of tapping should do the trick.
If not, continue for a second round.
After, there you have a little snack!
So pretty looking and tasty.
Not sure what to do with the empty wine bottle?
Check out thesewine bottle crafts.
Want to keep clean while cooking?
Learnhow to make an apron.
Dont Waste the Wine
After opening a bottle of wine, from time to time, theres leftovers.
Grab an ice cube tray and pour your leftover wine into the open cells.
Weird sounding, I know.
The tea bag gets tossed in while the water is coming to a boil.
Feel free to use as many bags as youd like.
Once ready to add grain, pull the bags.
The tea adds a subtle roundness to your dish that some may even think is restaurant quality!
Use Sheet Pan as a Tray
Cooking and working in the kitchen can get kind of wild quickly.
The beautiful thing about this is that sheet trays are so available and versatile.
Grab as many as you need and organize as you c’mon!
Check out these otherupcycling ideas!
And thats only if you have one lunch to pack.
Needless to say, it can get very time-consuming so quickly.
An essential part of hacking the packing routine is usingthese cupcake linersto hold the different components of your meals.
A more green option for this hack is buyingsome silicone muffin liners.
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