Lint Free Window Cleaning with Newspaper
Use old newspaper instead of paper towels for cleaning windows.
Mix a Hot Cocoa Packet with Coffee for a Low Cost Mocha
Yes, you can hack your coffee too! Let’s face it, buying your favorite Venti Half-Caff Mocha Frappa-whatchamacallit on a regular basis can put a serious hurt on your budget. But brewing your own coffee can be so boring, especially to any self respecting chocoholic. With this little trick, you can satisfy the penny-pincher, caffeine addict and chocolate fan all in one one fell swoop. Simply mix a package of instant hot cocoa into your favorite cup of coffee. There, you’ve got an instant mocha at a fraction of the cost!
Marshmallows to Keep Brown Sugar from Clumping
Brown sugar. It’s a tasty goodness that no baker, eater of grapefruit or oatmeal connoisseur should be without. However, unlike standard sugar, brown sugar can be a bit high maintenance. Clumping and hardening are two woes that seem to come up all too often when you’re ready to partake in a brown sugar treat. According to the folks at Real Simple, all it takes to keep your brown sugar in peak shape is tossing a few marshmallows into whatever you’re storing the sugar in. Give it a try and let us know how it works out for you in the comments below. Sweet!
Hand Painted Garden Markers
With all of the clever ideas out there for keeping track of what’s growing in your garden rows and planters, it’s hard to choose which method’s best. We think these garden markers are a hands down winner though. Paint a stone like a strawberry for your strawberry bed. Paint a jack o’ lantern to mark where you’ve planted those pumpkin seeds. It’s as affordable as a rock with a little bit of paint. And it’s got character that’s sure to make you smile. Kids will love it!
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