How to nap. 25 clever ideas to make life easier. Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw). Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Via: unplggd.com Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls). Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band.
Via: marthastewart.com Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. Via: realsimple.com Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape amplifies the music. Via: savvyhousekeeping.com Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags. Via: iheartnaptime.net. Great Work Manifestos. Skip to content Great Work Manifestos I’ve long been a fan of the Change This manifestos, short pieces by leading writers and thought leaders sharing insights, strategies and tactics. They’re worth picking through and finding the ones that offer solutions to the challenges you have.
I’m thrilled to have contributed two manifestos of my own to the collection, and you can download them directly from the Change This website. ©2014 Michael Bungay Stanier & Box of Crayons | Web Development by Zoonini Web Services | Graphic Design & Animation by Poplogik | Optimized Copywriting by A.C. TV | Small Business Marketing | Career Renegade. How To Be More Interesting (In 10 Simple Steps) DIY Homemade Air Fresheners in Ask Your Frugal Friends, DIY. I received the following question from frugal friend Alaina… “My question is… how does one keep their home smelling “frugal” great, besides buying scentsy, glade, airwick, etc. Are there any homemade or DIY ways to keep it smelling good?”
I shared this question on The Frugal Girls Facebook Page, and here are just a few of the awesome ideas that were shared… Christy said: “Mama always used cinnamon and oranges simmering on the stove – better than any candle or artificial fragrance ever!” Bobbi-Jean said: “Whenever I use fresh squeezed lemon juice, I throw the rinds in my garbage disposal… it freshens up my kitchen!” Anjanette said: “Baking soda sprinkled in the carpet and vacuumed up is good.
You can also put vinegar in a dish and let it sit out a bit if you need to absorb some stinky odors.” Sarah said: “A little liquid fabric softener diluted with water in a spray bottle makes a frugal Febreeze.” In Summer, I guess you could do the same with sunnier smelling items.” Leave a comment & share! The Path to Frugality. Dropping the Drip: How to Get Started Making Better Coffee. For some reason, none of my comments ever make it in, but I like to hear myself type so I keep trying... I like the article, but think that there are several methods that deserve more mention. I also think the coffee in the freezer idea was one that must have made its way into the conversation a long time ago, and although relies on a faulty premise, for some reason continues to appear. For years I stored my coffee in the freezer, and it was never as good as fresh. Whole beans in airtight, vacuum packages hold up best - but in my experience only very oily beans are worth trying to store.
Nowadays, I buy what I use in a week (whole beans of course), store them in a vacuum canister in a dark place, and grind as needed. As far as grinding is concerned, I am not aware of a conical blade grinder. I have a blade grinder and it is good for grinding spices. The most important items are good beans, water at the right temp for the process, and a good grinder.