Life Hacks That Actually Work

DIY Ice Pack

Not everyone has an ice pack at the ready, but there's a quick and easy way to make one! You can mix three parts of water with one part of rubbing alcohol to make the perfect reusable ice pack. The alcohol prevents the pack from freezing completely solid, and you can still refreeze it. It's super sustainable, too!

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The More You Know

  • You can cut your dusting time in half with one common household item: a dryer sheet. Simply swipe it over your baseboards and its anti-static properties will keep dust from sticking while making your home smell fresh.
  • Give your dishwasher a break by measuring ingredients directly into your mixing bowl using a digital scale.
  • Have a little paint left in that can, but not enough to warrant keeping that whole huge container around? Just pour it into a washed and dried baby food jar and keep it tightly sealed for touch-ups.
  • By folding shirts KonMari- or military-style and sandwiching (instead of stacking), you can fit more into each dresser drawer and have a better visual of what's inside.
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