Beech Tree News Network

Always wear red to the dentist.  That way, if you bleed, who cares? It’s red on red.  That came to me one morning before going to the dentist.  I happened to pull out a red t-shirt to throw on.  When I was in the car I thought “well this works just in case.

Another hack to keep in mind: keep your password book in the Kleenex box.  Hear me out.  If you’ve used enough Kleenex, there’s a spot for one of those little password books.  It fits perfectly the more Kleenex you use.  You’re always reaching for a Kleenex so it’s a natural spot to store your book. 

These next life hacks come from www.buzzfeed.com   Drilling into the ceiling? Attach the base of a plastic cup to the dril to prevent dust and debris from getting into your eyes.  Dumping the contents of your cutting board into a bowl? Flip the board around for a genius way to prevent spills. 

Want to protect your valuables at the beach? Stick them inside a diaper.  Nobody’s stealing that! Just make sure it’s a clean diaper.  Having a kid who won’t take their medicine? Put the medicine in a juice box to fake them out. 

Is a company asking for your contact information? List your name as the company’s name to see which ones are selling your data.  Frying something in hot oil? Cut the bottom off a 2-liter soda bottle, put it on your arm and you have the perfect sleeve to protect from splatters and burns. 

Need a quick-fire starter? Shove some dry lint inside a toilet tube for free and easy kindling.  Don’t have the correct size pan for a recipe? Use aluminum foil to transform any pan into the perfect size.  Need a simple and effective way to tell which plug belongs to which appliance? Bread clips are here to save the day.  Write the corresponding appliance to said bread clip. Not enough room in your microwave? Heat two plates at once with help of a glass: on plate on top of the glass. 

Tired of loose, open veggie bags in your freezer? Hang them from a freezer shelf using binder clips.  It’ll save space, too.  Want an easy way to cool your wine without watering it down? Toss a few frozen grapes into the glass.  Sick of trying to figure out which earbud goes in which ear? Use different color tips for left and right. 

Always forgetting if you took your daily pill? Mark each pill on the packaging with the day and time it should be consumed.  Need to keep your bag of bagels fresh? Shove the open end of the bag into the bagel hole-no ties or clips needed.  Come back next week for the rest of the list!