Clean and deodorize a cutting board by rubbing half a lemon on it. Let it sit 15 minutes before rinsing off.
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!
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