Use A Ceramic Mug As A Sharpening Stone

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Stuck without a sharpening stone? Your ceramic mug can save the day! Just find one with a flat, unglazed bottom. Hold it steady and angle your knife at 20 degrees. Gently draw the blade across the mug’s bottom, then repeat on the other side. Voila! A sharper knife.

If Birds Are Flying Low

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Falling air pressure causes pain in birds’ ears, so if birds are flying low to the ground, it almost always means a storm is coming.

Get Ready Playlist

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To make sure you leave the house on time in the morning, create a playlist exactly as long as it takes to get ready. When the last song plays you’ll be ready to take on the day with enthusiasm.

Turn The Container Upside Down

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Cottage Cheese & Sour Cream etc. will last twice as long if you turn the container upside down. This forms a vacuum & prevents bacteria growth.

Don’t Have Eggs?

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Don’t have eggs? 1 TBSP of corn starch mixed with 3 TBSP of water can be substituted for 1 egg in baking.

Thirsty?

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Thirsty? Every restaurant in the US is required to give you free tap water. Just ask!

A Passive Witness

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If you struggle with meditation, imagine there’s someone sitting next to you. When thoughts arise, imagine they’re coming from that other person and you just happen to hear them as a passive witness.