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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.

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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.

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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.

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To decrease cooking time of soups and stews, microwave the potatoes for a few minutes before adding.

If only taking the stairs was enough.

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Microwave garlic cloves for 10-15 seconds to make the skins slip off easily.

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Save time chopping fresh herbs by simply snipping them with scissors.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If you don't have time to make bacon, instead season green beans with some chicken bouillon.

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Easily dice uncooked bacon with kitchen shears.

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For faster fried potatoes, microwave the potatoes for a few minutes before slicing and frying.

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Quickly separate frozen vegetables by putting the clumps in a colander and pouring boiling water over them.

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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.

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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.

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For fast scalloped potatoes, instead of slicing potatoes, use a bag of frozen hash browns.

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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.

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Reduce cleanup time when using your sandwich maker or panini press by first wrapping your sandwich in parchment paper.

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Make grating cheese a smoother process by coating your grater with cooking spray.

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For a constant supply of hot tea, brew it in your coffee maker.

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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.

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.

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.

To decrease cooking time of soups and stews, microwave the potatoes for a few minutes before adding.

If only taking the stairs was enough.

Microwave garlic cloves for 10-15 seconds to make the skins slip off easily.

Save time chopping fresh herbs by simply snipping them with scissors.

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.

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.

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.

If you don't have time to make bacon, instead season green beans with some chicken bouillon.

Share your tips for smarter living.

Easily dice uncooked bacon with kitchen shears.

For faster fried potatoes, microwave the potatoes for a few minutes before slicing and frying.

Quickly separate frozen vegetables by putting the clumps in a colander and pouring boiling water over them.

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.

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.

For fast scalloped potatoes, instead of slicing potatoes, use a bag of frozen hash browns.

Expertly navigate your 9 to 5(ish).

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.

Reduce cleanup time when using your sandwich maker or panini press by first wrapping your sandwich in parchment paper.

Make grating cheese a smoother process by coating your grater with cooking spray.

For a constant supply of hot tea, brew it in your coffee maker.

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