Tip #6,153 For an easy and tasty twist on french toast, use purchased eggnog instead of the usual mixture of milk and eggs. Dredge bread in eggnog and fry as usual. Food & Drink meal preparation + recipes + breakfast + holidays + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,612 Store touch-up paint in a baby food jar. Keep the jar and a small paintbrush somewhere in the room to make touch-ups a breeze. Home & Garden time-saver + painting + interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,374 For a quick bathroom cleanup when unexpected visitors are on their way, just use a couple of paper towels and glass cleaner to quickly shine the faucets, wipe off the vanity and tidy up the toilet. Home & Garden cleaning + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,173 To decrease cooking time of soups and stews, microwave the potatoes for a few minutes before adding. Food & Drink meal preparation + cooking + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,190 Microwave garlic cloves for 10-15 seconds to make the skins slip off easily. Food & Drink meal preparation + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,555 Save time chopping fresh herbs by simply snipping them with scissors. Food & Drink meal preparation + spices + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,602 When baking potato wedges, first cut the potatoes and boil them for a few minutes before placing in the oven. This will cut down baking time while still producing crispy potatoes. Food & Drink meal preparation + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,607 For quick meals during the week, boil a few pounds of pasta on the weekend, stopping the cooking process while it is still a bit firm. Reheat in a microwave during the week. Food & Drink cooking + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,674 Make hardboiled eggs and rice at the same time in a rice cooker. Just add a couple of eggs, making sure the water covers them. Food & Drink cooking + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,097 If you don't have time to make bacon, instead season green beans with some chicken bouillon. Food & Drink meal preparation + vegetables + spices + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,117 Easily dice uncooked bacon with kitchen shears. Food & Drink meal preparation + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,122 For faster fried potatoes, microwave the potatoes for a few minutes before slicing and frying. Food & Drink meal preparation + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,357 Quickly separate frozen vegetables by putting the clumps in a colander and pouring boiling water over them. Food & Drink meal preparation + vegetables + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,500 When going to a new grocery store, ask if they have a map or listing of the aisles. You can use this to order your grocery list to save time on your next trip. Food & Drink shopping + time-saver + food + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,541 To soften a stick of butter without melting it, heat a bowl of water in the microwave, pour out the water and place the warm bowl upside down over the butter. Food & Drink time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,570 For fast scalloped potatoes, instead of slicing potatoes, use a bag of frozen hash browns. Food & Drink meal preparation + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,783 When making lasagne, put together two and freeze one. They are great for your own use or to give to someone whose family is going through a difficult time such as a death or illness. Food & Drink meal preparation + giving back + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,788 Reduce cleanup time when using your sandwich maker or panini press by first wrapping your sandwich in parchment paper. Food & Drink meal preparation + cleanup + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,836 Make grating cheese a smoother process by coating your grater with cooking spray. Food & Drink cheese + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,841 For a constant supply of hot tea, brew it in your coffee maker. Food & Drink time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send