Life Hacks #15...

Welcome back to the Life Hacks series!  I hope you guys enjoy these and are able to find some useful or interesting hacks.  I know that I always learn something new!


Throw your sponge in the microwave for 2 minutes after washing dishes.


Guaranteed to kill 99% of germs that cause bad breath...oh wait, this is a sponge...do not put it in your mouth!!  See how I've been programmed watching commercials. ;-)

Need gas while traveling?  Gasbuddy.com will tell you where to find the lowest gas prices along your travel route.
And yes, there's an app for that (just used CTRL Z). :-)

The fastest and easiest way to start a cooking fire while camping is to fill an empty egg carton with charcoal and light each corner.

DO NOT do this in your home!  No, this doesn't need to be said...BUT...


Lost your kitty cat?  Put the litter box on your front porch and they will return home.


Your cat can smell the litter box up to a mile away.

Alka-Seltzer is a double duty product.
One use is a jewelry cleaner.  Let your jewelry sit in water with 2 tablets for 2 minutes.  Rinse and pat dry.

Fun Facts:

When taking pills remember to keep your chin up for tablets and chin down for capsules...tablets sink, capsules float.

McDonald's restaurants began selling Happy Meals in June 1979.







*images via pixabay.com; gasbuddy.com; alka-seltzer.com; aarp.com

19 comments

  1. It’s always fun visiting here. I didn’t know about the pills but it makes perfect sense. I probably had one of the first happy meals. Haha.
    Lisa

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    1. Thank you so much! I always love visiting your blog also...kindred spirits! I don't know on the pills, I gag and choke on everything so I really don't notice the difference...I just want them out of my mouth as quickly as possible! :-) Hugs!

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  2. Well I must say that the "PILL" hack intrigued me! I have never heard of that before. WOW! The Alka-Seltzer might be a must try. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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    1. I plan on trying the Alka-Seltzer as well. My rings are dull and I'm hoping it will revive them! Love and hugs!

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  3. Oh Girl I love these. I do use Gas Buddy. That is so great. It amazes me how one gas station can be 30 cents cheaper per gallon than one just up the street. So it is good to use that for sure. Did not know about the pill things great info! I have used Alka Seltzer for cleaning jewelry before and it does work great. Happy New Week.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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    1. Thank you so much! I have never used it but am going to try it. We have been on the road so much lately (why I'm behind) that I think it will come in handy. Glad to know the Alka-Seltzer works! Love and hugs and hope the move is going well!

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  4. Such great tips. Never knew about Gas Buddy. Will start using that now!

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    1. Thank you! I’m going to start using it all. We have been on the road a lot lately! Hugs!

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  5. Agree about the gas buddy app. We used it a lot when we were rving. I know about the sponge in the microwave thingie, but do I use it?! Noooooo....

    Excuse me, I have something to do now ;).

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    1. I can't wait to give it a try! I love handy apps...at least they don't waste my time, like Solitaire does...LOL I know about the sponge deal also but always forget...LOL Love and hugs sweet friend!

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  6. I always love these posts, Benita. Lots of great tips today. Someone just posted online about the kitty litter box trick in response to a lost cat ad. And I need that Alka Seltzer trick...my wedding ring needs help. I am a messy crafter...

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    1. Thank you so much! I thought the kitty litter deal was pretty neat. Unfortunately, I have no cats so I can’t give it a try…LOL Oh girl, mine need a good cleaning also! They are disgraceful…LOL Love and hugs!

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  7. I love, love your life hacks! Never heard that about pills and capsules (I hate taking both!) Did know the one about sticking your sponge in the microwave to kill germs. Keep these coming...I can use all the help I can get:)

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  8. Fun stuff Benita! Love the lost kitty one!

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    1. Thanks so much! Me too, I wonder if it works??!! :-) Hugs!

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  9. I have heard that about a lost kitty.. and it works!
    Thank you for sharing the fun stuff Benita.

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    1. So cool! Glad to know it works! Thanks so much! Love and hugs!

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  10. OK...I love the pill one as sometimes when I take my baby aspirin is sticks somewhere in between my stomach and my throat. I must be putting my chin down. ;) Great hacks sweet friend...don't know how I missed this post...hugs

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    1. I hate taking pills of any kind and always gag on them...LOL I am trying to remember these hacks so I can use them! :-) Thanks so much! Love and hugs!

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