During the Super Giveaway I asked my readers to comment with a creative tip in order to get an entry. There were a few gems in the group - here they are.Organization
1) Use egg cartons for organizing craft supplies like buttons and beads.
2) Pour left over paint into pill bottles, label and store.
Time Savers
1) Keep the wrappers from your butter sticks in the fridge for quickly greasing a cookie sheet.
2) Set up your crock pot in the morning for a fuss free dinnertime (this is something I'm thinking of doing, any one with tips on crock potting is welcome to share!)
3) If you suffer from insomnia, get something done! Don't just watch tv.
4) When spraying your cooking pans with non-stick spray, place the pan on the door of your dishwasher. Any over spray will be cleaned during the next cleaning cycle. Geez, I think I'll start all my prep work on the door of the dishwasher!
5) Store any leftover broth in ice cube trays and freeze. They will be easily accessible next time you cook!
Inspiration
1) Look to nature for interesting patterns.
2) When making home made play dough - add Koolaid for color and scent.
3) Encourage your kids to make easy picture books with stickers.
4) Make bean or rice bags with left over fabric scraps.
5) If your kids are in sports, save all their jerseys and make a memory blanket they can take to university.
6) Save all those outgrown onesies and make a sweet memory quilt for yourself!
7) Save your plastic grocery bags, cut into 1" strips and crochet with them.
8) Carry your camera in your purse to capture inspirational moments or pieces of art in your travels throughout the day.
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8 comments:
There are several really good ones here, but I think the one I like the best is the cooking spray over the dishwasher door. I don't like getting that stuff all over.
You have smart readers.
;-)
Love the tips! I especially like the butter stick wrapper tip. = )
I really liked the butter wrapper tip too! My Mom actually made my 2nd son a thick blanket out of my 1st son's old onesies. Thanks for sharing these!!
My mom did the butter wrapper thing 40 years ago! LOL
I do have a crock pot tip...did you know you can make your favorite meatloaf in the crock pot? You just have to shape it into the shape of your crock (round or oval). BUT, before you put it in, roll up some aluminum foil into 3 or 4 1 inch balls and put those on the bottom...this way your meatloaf doesn't "sit" in the grease. Also, put 2 long strips of foil under the meatloaf ( in a t or x pattern) and use that to lift the meatloaf out once it's done. I cook mine on low all day - yummy!
Great tips!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving get well wishes for my friend!
I was just thining about making a quilt for Eliza. I have one made of all my old sorority shirts and I love it. What a fab idea!
thanks for the great ideas! Will try some of them right away!
I like the idea of spraying your pan with Pam on the (inside, right) of the door of the dishwasher. I get so tired of wiping away the over spray from the stove top.
Great tip!
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