Tip of the Day # 144: Cleaning your Coffee Grinder

Rice as Coffee Grinder Cleaner

 Mill a handful of grains in your grinder and the fine particles will absorb stale odors and clean out residual grounds and oil.  Discard the rice and wipe clean.

Tip of the Day # 143: De-icing your Steps

HOW TO PREVENT ICY STEPS IN THE WINTER

Mix 1 tsp dish soap ( I use Dawn for this), 1 tbsp rubbing alcohol & 1/2 gallon of HOT water--then pour over steps!

Tip of the Day # 142: Duvet Covers

 

Put a Duvet Back in Its Cover in less than 25 seconds!

1. Fold the duvet cover into quarters so one long opening is facing you.
2. Fold the duvet into quarters.
3. Slide the duvet, long crease first, into the opening of the duvet cover.
4. With your fingers, hold the two open corners of the duvet cover, along with the duvet corners. Shake it out.
5. Look at your perfect duvet. Do your happy dance!

Tip of the Day # 141: DIY Seedling Trays

If you love to garden, you will definitely appreciate this post!

Follow the easy step-by-step guide below to make your own seedling trays!

Tip of the Day # 140: Natural & Gluten-free Pancakes

THE EASIEST PANCAKE RECIPE--AND 100% NATURAL!
That's right, Gluten-free, flourless & low calorie!

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana
2 whole eggs

That's it! Mix in bowl, ensuring that banana is fully mashed. Spray your pan and pour a small amount in pan and flip after about 30 seconds. Serve & Enjoy!

hat’s it. Just mix in a bowl and make sure the banana is all mashed. Then spray your pan with some PAM, EVO), or coconut oil on low to medium heat, scoop some of the batter on there, give it about 20-30 sec, flip, and done! Serve and eat! - See more at: http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/100-natural-pancakes-recipe-gluten-free-flourless-low-calorie#sthash.jzJpcnE4.dpuf

- 1 ripe banana
- 2 whole eggs
Bam!!! That’s it. Just mix in a bowl and make sure the banana is all mashed. Then spray your pan with some PAM, EVO), or coconut oil on low to medium heat, scoop some of the batter on there, give it about 20-30 sec, flip, and done! Serve and eat!
- See more at: http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/100-natural-pancakes-recipe-gluten-free-flourless-low-calorie#sthash.jzJpcnE4.dpuf

- 1 ripe banana
- 2 whole eggs
Bam!!! That’s it. Just mix in a bowl and make sure the banana is all mashed. Then spray your pan with some PAM, EVO), or coconut oil on low to medium heat, scoop some of the batter on there, give it about 20-30 sec, flip, and done! Serve and eat!
- See more at: http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/100-natural-pancakes-recipe-gluten-free-flourless-low-calorie#sthash.jzJpcnE4.dpuf

Tip of the Day # 139: Fixing your Eye Glasses

BEND YOUR GLASSES BACK INTO SHAPE!

Custom fit your plastic frame glasses--simply heat up the ends and mold them to fit our head.

When you purchase a new pair of frames or need them adjusted, the specialist heats up the ends before forming  to your face anyway, so this is a great DIY trick!

Prevent Wasting Food

The amount of food we used to waste was embarrassing to say the least. That is, until I implemented a system that would stop the madness!
When arriving home after the grocery store, as I was placing items in the refridgerator, I would take a Sharpie marker and write the expiry dates on the lids of the products (you can also do this once an item is opened for the first time--ex: spaghetti sauce, etc). This gave a clear picture of what needs to be eaten and when, while meal planning.
To make the idea even more efficient, I have a basket in my fridge with items that are coming close to their expiration as 'food that must be eaten FIRST!' This can be snacks like yogurt to veggies to full meal ideas.
Try the system out for yourself and see how much food you can save! :)