HomeLife Hacks
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Take a look and let me know which ones work for you.
Try out your DIY woodwork skills and build a small door organizer.
Hanging Produce Baskets
Source: @ali_grace_morsell
How attractive is this gallery-style vegetable wall?
This is easy to do by simply mountingclassic wire baskets like theseon your kitchen wall.
I love the ceramic wall decorations that the homeowner chose.
I found somefabulous fruit and veggie-themed ceramic platesthat will create a similar look.
Store Peanut Butter Upside Down
Source: @nichole_brothers_
Sugar-free organic/natural peanut has many positives going for it!
This kitchen hack is genius!
Simply stand the bottle upside down and no oil separation will occur.
Prep all the ingredients for your smoothies.
Place them intomason jars like this, label them, and store in the freezer.
Prepare your soup ingredients well in advance.
Chop up carrots, onions, and celery and freeze them ingallon freezer bags like these.
They make a great base for potato soup, chicken noodle soup, or a hearty winter crock-pot stew.
Repack your food into ziplock bags that can be stored flat.
You will be amazed at how much space you save.
Get prepared by freezing seasonal produce like tomatoes inziplock bags like these.
My spinach turned slimy and unusable before the end of the week.
Try this easy hack blend the fresh spinach with water and a splash of lemon juice.
Pour the mixture into anice cube tray like thisand freeze.
Sheet Pan Veggies for Easy Meal Prep
Source: @healthy.family.project
Prepping veggies in advance saves so much time.
When I prep veggies like this on a sheet pan, it is a game-changer.
(I should take a stab at do it more often!)
Clothespin Hack
Source: thesoccermomblog.com
Dishwashing gloves are there to protect your hands.
So, when I find my gloves submerged in the dirty water, I am not happy.
Stacey from the Soccer Mom Blog has a super-smart kitchen hack to sort this out.
Buy somecolorful decorative clothespins like these.
Attach them to the wall with double-sided tape and hang up your gloves.
I love this because my air-dried herbs tend to go moldy during the drying process.
Strawberry Hack
After discovering this clever hack, I wont toss mushy or bruised strawberries again.
Simply soak in ice water for 20 minutes and they plump up and turn bright red.
Note Strawberries that have turned black or moldy should not be revived add them to the compost pile.
Peel Garlic in 5 Seconds
Source: diyncrafts.com
Cooking with garlic is a must!
But, how do you stop your fingers from smelling of garlic for days?
Here is a clever hack usingtwo small stainless steel bowls like this.
Place a garlic head into one bowl and use the base of the second bowl to separate the cloves.
Join the two bowls rim-to-rim and shake wildly for a few seconds.
The peels magically fall off!
Dont spend money on store-bought soups or veggies.
secure your vegetable scraps (peels, end, and cores) and freeze them.
Add 1/2 cup of water and the juice of 1 lemon to a small microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 3 minutes and then let it stand for 5 minutes.
The combination of lemon and steam loosens splatters.
Remove the bowl and wipe the inside well.
Your microwave will be sparkling clean and smell lemon-fresh!
Microwave Fried Garlic
I find that traditional frying is so messy!
This awesome hack makes no-mess crispy fried garlic in minutes.
Peel and dice 1 head of garlic.
Place it into amicrowave-safe bowl like this.
Add 1/2 cup of vegetable, canola, or coconut oil.
Microwave for 2-3 minutes and you are done.
Save the garlic-infused oil it is great for Asian chicken dishes.
Fact 2 Teabags are great odor absorbers!
Place a few dry teabags into a plastic container and stand it in your fridge.
The tea bags freshen your fridge by rapidly absorbing bad smells.
Cut your peeled onion in half lengthwise but do not pierce through the center.
Set your spiralizer to blade D, insert the onion, and twist.
You have perfectly thin-cut onions ready for salads, soups, tacos, and stir-fries.
Simply toss one or two cubes in a hot pan and add to your recipe.
Hanging Snack Station with Shoe Organizer
Source: momalwaysfindsout.com
Here is an innovative way to use anover-the-door shoe organizer!
Hang it in your kitchen and use it to store snacks.
When boiling eggs, add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
It prevents the eggs from cracking and also makes it easy to remove the shells.
Even the sharpest knife causes damage, giving you slices that fall short of fine-dining status!
Use unflavored dental floss to effortlessly slice through fluffy, delicate products for a perfect cut.
The cool glass wont stick and the long round shape is easy to grip.
Best of all, glass washes sparkly clean, unlike wood which can become contaminated with bacteria and mold.
Now I make my own garlic and ginger paste and always have it ready for use.
Simply blend equal parts of peeled garlic and ginger with a splash of oil until smooth.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge where it will last for up to two weeks.
This clever hack for the kitchen uses mason jars to store dry food.
They make such a pretty display when filled with an array of products.
Clean Chopping Board with Lemon
Source: @harrietsofhove
Wooden chopping boards are known to breed bacteria and mold.
But, dont throw yours away!
Lemon is a natural acidic cleaner that will disinfect your board in a jiffy.
Use half a lemon to scrub the board.
Rinse well with clean running water and you have a sanitized board that smells wonderful.
