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lamplighter
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Tue, Jun 02 2020, 6:50 pm
just me!! wrote: | 1.5 cups oats
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
Make ballies, pop in oven and YUM- you got PB oat treat!!
even a 6 yr old can do this!! |
any oats?
for how long do they bake?
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esther11
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Tue, Jun 02 2020, 9:36 pm
amother [ Taupe ] wrote: | When I'm feeling unmotivated to do housework, I set the kitchen timer for 10 Or 15 min and work until it rings. I'm always surprises how much I can get done in that amount of time and how energized I become once I start to work. |
I do something similar, I pick a long song and clean up for the duration of it. It’s very motivating and more fun! And often I am in the mode and just keep cleaning.
I remembered a couple more:
-Sauté a lot of onions, then freeze in an ice cube tray to use as needed. Can be done with other vegetables as well.
-When packing for a trip, fold full outfits (underwear, socks, shirts, skirts, etc) together for convenience. This is especially useful on road trips!
-Do each person’s/bedroom’s laundry in one load. This makes folding and putting away much easier than when everyone’s is mixed.
-When making egg salad, put the eggs and other ingredients in a ziplock and mash. Great activity for kids!
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amother
Lime
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Tue, Jun 02 2020, 9:50 pm
Things you can clean with vinegar + baking soda:
Dishes
Pots and pans (brings back the original shine on aluminum)
Kitchen floor
Grimy plastic shelves
Wood flooring
Painted white walls that became grey wuth dirt
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ra_mom
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Tue, Jun 02 2020, 9:56 pm
amother [ Cerise ] wrote: | Thanks! Is it OK to leave meat soaking in water all night? I'm kinda iffy about doing that. If you tried it, I will too.. |
If it's a stew I add the water in the morning.
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amother
Maroon
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Sun, Jun 07 2020, 6:25 pm
Keep a package of baby wipes in every room in the house.
This is my favorite hack.
They are the best for wiping down stoves, table, counters, dressers, spills on the floor, and even small stains on clothing/linen.
Cheap and super easy for surface cleaning.
Obviously, they don't deep clean or sanitize.
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myraclaire
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Sun, Jun 07 2020, 7:14 pm
The little tab that comes on a bread bag is perfect for keeping your earbuds untangled. Just wind them up in a circle and clip the tab over it. Your can throw them in your bag and they come out untangled every time.
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BH Yom Yom
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Sun, Jun 07 2020, 7:28 pm
Love these hacks! These are great ideas!
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silverlining3
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Thu, Jun 18 2020, 1:22 pm
For quick and easy way to get your husbands shirts ironed with crisp: spray spray starch, I use Niagara, on every shirt and put each on individual back rest. Let stand for Appx 10 min and then iron. Takes half the time than when spraying right before ironing and it comes out perfect starched.
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silverlining3
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Tue, Aug 18 2020, 10:06 pm
Toothpaste for a bee bite. Works wonder
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amother
Lemon
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Tue, Aug 18 2020, 10:10 pm
Too long to read so I’m not sure if this was mentioned
Permanent marker - write on tin foil what’s inside and you don’t need to open every time
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amother
Seashell
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Tue, Aug 18 2020, 10:26 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | share with the rest of us some of your ingenious life hacks that make your life better, and can help improve ours
eg:
**make scambled eggs in a foil pan to avoid washing dishes (it is slightly more rubbery... but my kids dont mind)
**sleep in your clothes makes the morning routine so much smoother |
You dont crease your clothes?
Also I would never be able to fall asleep its so uncomfortable!
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amother
OP
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Tue, Aug 18 2020, 10:30 pm
amother [ Seashell ] wrote: | You dont crease your clothes?
Also I would never be able to fall asleep its so uncomfortable! |
it was a joke, but ill admit it does happen when I am nursing new baby and keep getting up. I am usually in a slinky skirt and zip up for the full six weeks after birth so its not uncomfortable
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amother
Khaki
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Tue, Aug 18 2020, 10:51 pm
How about preparing all kids stuff a day before, so there's no rushed morning?
clothing, snacks, vitamins/meds, breakfast, swim gear or backpacks filled and anything else needed for the next day.
Mornings I just take out the prepared clothing container and get kids ready in no time.
It makes the entire day calmer.
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Mommyg8
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Wed, Aug 19 2020, 12:10 am
#BestBubby wrote: | Remove wrinkles without iron:
1. Spray garment with water. Put in dryer for 5 minutes
OR
2. Put damp towel and garment in dryer for 5 minutes. |
My new hack:
A garment steamer. Amazon had a deal a few weeks ago for about eight dollars. I love it!
It doesn't give clothing that crisp just ironed look, but it does take out wrinkles, and when you woke up ten minutes late and have to get your kids out ASAP, every second counts!!!
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silverlining3
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Thu, Sep 03 2020, 5:26 pm
This might've been mentioned already but now is the season...
Replace the cover from your oil with a honey cover. Easy and controllable flow
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simcha2
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Thu, Sep 03 2020, 5:52 pm
My new, favorite of all time hack (sorry if its been mentioned already),
Freeze ground beef, flattened in gallon ziploc bags. Make a thin layer inside, squishing it to fill the bag. I put 1-1.5lb per bag.
It takes up less space in the freezer and defrosts in minutes when you want to use it.
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doodlesmom
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Thu, Sep 03 2020, 6:27 pm
I turn last years uniform jumpers into extra uniform skirts for this year.
By removing the top part The waistband goes lower and so the length is fine, and my daughter is thrilled to have a skirt. And I’m glad she has an extra just in case.
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ra_mom
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Thu, Sep 03 2020, 7:01 pm
simcha2 wrote: | My new, favorite of all time hack (sorry if its been mentioned already),
Freeze ground beef, flattened in gallon ziploc bags. Make a thin layer inside, squishing it to fill the bag. I put 1-1.5lb per bag.
It takes up less space in the freezer and defrosts in minutes when you want to use it. |
I do this with all my meat & poultry! Portion out to 1.5 pounds and freeze. Season, marinate or bread before freezing if possible too. Helps me prepare for dinners in advance as I don't have much time during the week.
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simcha2
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Thu, Sep 03 2020, 7:19 pm
ra_mom wrote: | I do this with all my meat & poultry! Portion out to 1.5 pounds and freeze. Season, marinate or bread before freezing if possible too. Helps me prepare for dinners in advance as I don't have much time during the week. |
I cook my chicken as soon as I buy it, and then freeze in portions.
I used to cook the ground beef too (meatballs, meatloaf etc) and freeze. But sometimes I wanted to make something new that night for dinner and the frozen (raw) ground beef would take hours to defrost.
This way I can take out the freezer 30 minutes before.
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amother
Olive
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Thu, Sep 03 2020, 8:32 pm
soup: just throw veggies in the pot with water, dont peel or cut. if you really like cut ceggies, cut them after they cooked,much easier, takes seconds
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