Seriously, ladies, these handy tips will blow you away; they certainly blew me away! They really will make your life easier! They're so genius that I wish I had come up with them myself! Anyway, without further ado, I present these awesomely handy tips and hope you swoon over them as much as I do!
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1. Aloe Vera Ice Cubes
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This one had to top the list of handy tips simply because it's perfect for summer. Freeze aloe vera gel into an ice cube tray. Not only is it convenient, but super easy too! When you or someone you know gets a bad sunburn, pop one of the aloe vera cubes out of the tray and apply to the area. Instant sunburn relief! Voila!
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Aloe vera has long been used as a natural remedy for sunburns and other skin irritations. It contains cooling and soothing properties that can help to reduce inflammation, redness, and pain. Aloe vera is also a great source of antioxidants and vitamins, which can help to protect the skin from further damage.
By freezing aloe vera gel into ice cubes, you can have a convenient and easy-to-use remedy for sunburns. Simply pop one of the cubes out of the tray and apply it to the affected area. The cooling and soothing properties of aloe vera will help to reduce the pain and inflammation of the sunburn.
Aloe vera is also a great remedy for other skin irritations, such as insect bites, rashes, and minor cuts and scrapes. It can help to reduce redness, itching, and swelling. Additionally, aloe vera can help to speed up the healing process and promote healthy skin.
2. Ketchup Ice Packs
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Ketchup packets are the perfect size for most minor cuts and scratches! Pop them in the freezer and apply them to the injured area! They're perfect for kids! Plus, they form to any body part! Who would have thought?
3. Tape End Holder
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Don't you hate searching for the end of the roll of tape? If so, apply a bread clip at the end of the roll to hold your space. It's as easy as that!
4. Pancake Batter Bottle
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Fill up a Ketchup bottle with pancake batter. Then, use the squirt bottle to easily create pancake designs! It helps you stay in control of how much batter comes out. Perfect!
5. Bathroom Air Freshener
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Place a few drops of essential oil in the cardboard tube of the toilet paper roll. Each time the roll is used, the scent will be released. Instant freshness!
6. Hanger Chip Clips
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Wow! I wish I had thought of this! Don't throw out those pants hangers anymore! Instead, cut the clip off and use it to close open chip bags! I can't believe I never thought of this! Now you don't have to waste money buying chip clips anymore!
7. Veggie Peeler
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Use a potato peeler to get small slices of vegetables, especially onions! This is so much easier than using a knife!
8. Sticky Finger Guard
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Slide a cupcake tin onto the stick of the popsicle. Now, when the popsicle begins to melt, the tin will catch the drippings, not your fingers!
9. Coffee Mate Storage Containers
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Reuse Coffee Mate Creamer containers to store other pantry items, like Goldfish, cereals and more! There's no need to buy Tupperware now!
10. Lip Balm Money Holder
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Instead of carrying your whole wallet or purse when traveling or at the beach, stick some money into an empty Chapstick or Blistex tube and stick it in your pocket. Very clever and portable!
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This ingenious trick not only saves space but also helps to outsmart potential pickpockets. An old lip balm tube is inconspicuous enough that thieves are unlikely to give it a second glance, yet it's the perfect size for rolling up cash. Remember to clean the tube thoroughly before use, and only stash bills—you wouldn't want to deal with loose change rattling around. It's also a super subtle way to keep an emergency fund on hand without drawing attention. Who knew your chapped lips' best friend could also safeguard your spare cash?
11. Bread Clip Cord Labels
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Bread clips are life savers, especially when you have a lot of electronics plugged in. You can label each cord so you know exactly what it is, instead of guessing and pulling out the wrong cord. Neat, huh?
And there you have it! The best part about these handy tips is that they're super inexpensive too! You're pretty much reusing what you already have, so how can you go wrong? Did any of these tips spark your fancy, ladies? Or perhaps you have another amazingly handy tip to share! If so, go ahead and post it below in the comment section! I'd love to hear from you!
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