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Bright Ideas

Have you ever seen an idea so genius it made you stop and say, "Why didn't I think of that?!" This category is full of those kind of bright ideas! In fact, this is one of the most popular categories on my entire site. What can I say....there's just something about learning a new way to use an everyday item that we all just love! Looking for my absolute best bright ideas? This category is packed with reader favorites, like how to remove permanent marker from anything, how to stretch too-tight shoes, unexpected uses for household borax, 10 easy ways to remove sticker residue, brilliant uses for Dawn dish soap, and all of the uses for hydrogen peroxide that you could ever need, just to name a few! Find even more brilliant tips under my homemade & natural remedy, essential oil, and cleaning categories.

“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – Part Nineteen

why didn't i think of that

This DIY Goo Gone Makes It Easy To Clean Up Sticky Messes

DIY Goo Gone Gunk Remover

11 Practical Ways To Put Old Socks To Good Use

uses for socks

7 Clever Cleaning Tricks That Make Tricky Tasks Easier

cleaning hard to reach spaces

How To Make A Perfect Microwave Poached Egg In One Minute

Perfect Poached Eggs are easy in the microwave.

13 More Brilliant iPhone Hacks That Make Life Easier

Phone Hacks Part 2

9 September Deals That Will Help You Save Big

things to buy in september

13 Frugal Food Habits For Wasting Less And Saving More

stop wasting food

“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – Part Sixteen

Why Didn't I Think of That

The Secrets Behind These 7 Puzzling Features On Everyday Items

hidden object purposes

21 Of The Best Cleaning Hacks For Your Kitchen

Kitchen Cleaning Hacks

11 Brilliant Things You Can Do With A Freezer Bag

Freezer Bag Hacks

5 Easy Freezer Meals To Assemble Now For Easy Dinners Later

Freezer Meals To Assemble Now For Easy Dinners Later

17 Dollar Store Deals That Will Save You Money

dollar store

32 Practical Uses For Baking Soda

Baking soda can be used for fluffier omelets, better smelling shoes, and even cleaning grout!

7 Surprising Ways To Find Hidden Cash At Home

Find Hidden Cash At Home

I Finally Found Out How To Cut Onions Without Crying

Tips For Cutting Onions

13 Of The Most Useful Tips To Know If You’re Over 50

tips for seniors

9 Of The Best Ways To Use Plastic Wrap Around The House

uses for plastic wrap

9 Of The Best Deals You Can Score In August

What to Buy in August

Deodorizing Shoes: How To Get The Smell Out Of Stinky Shoes

There are a variety of ways to deodorize shoes, including essential oils, freezing, and using lemon peels.

8 Clever “Cheat Codes” That Will Make Your Real Life Less Difficult

Cheat Codes for Real Life

8 Smart Uses For Eggshells

Surprising Uses For Eggshells

9 Annoying Household Problems With Brilliantly Simple Solutions

home repair hacks

This Will Make Your Air Fryer Even Easier To Use

collage of two images showing a woman in a kitchen standing over a butcher block counter with a black air fryer and looking at an air fryer cheat sheet and looking at a phone showing the air fryer cheat sheet

22 Great Ways To Use Microfiber Cloths

Ways to use microfiber cloths include on your face, for washing dishes, and cleaning almost anything around the house.

“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – Part Seven

"Why Didn't I Think of That?" - Part Seven

9 Unique New Uses For Your Old Kitchen Appliances

Uses For Your Kitchen Appliances

What’s In My Purse? The Everyday Essentials Inside My Bag

You might be surprised at whats in my purse -- I've got a lot of little essentials!

10 Great Deals In July You Won’t Want To Miss

Great Deals In July
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