Are you ever irked by someone who tells you that you’re doing something wrong? Or, even better: do you get annoyed when someone tells you HOW to do something a particular way? I know I’m one of those people — I don’t like to be instructed on doing things a certain way. But I also look for ways to make life a little bit easier. Confusing right?
For example, I have a set, but difficult, way of getting ketchup out of the bottle when it seems to be stuck in there (yup, the good ol’ butter knife trick); I like bending spoons while trying to ridiculously scoop out my ice cream (well not really like, but it’s normal now); and, I enjoy the way I dunk my Oreo into my glass of milk and then watch it crumble into the glass with milk all over my fingers! Do I sound at all sarcastic yet?
So, now that you’re well in-tune with my day-to-day struggles, can you relate to anything mentioned above? If so, and you’re looking for an easy solution to these first world woes, then tune into the list below. It shows you 31 things that you’re probably doing wrong each day — yes, we’re trying to correct you — yes, it’ll make life oh-so-much easier!
1. Cheetos + Chopsticks = Clean Hands.
Don’t reach into a bag full of Cheetos with your bare hands — chopsticks are the way to go!
2. Portioned Pasta For The Win!
There’s a reason that the pasta ladle comes with a big hole in the middle. Never make too much, or too little, of it again by portioning it out using this handy tool!
3. Peeling A Banana Just Got Easier.
Up-side-down! Chimps do it, so you should, too!
4. Turn Cupcake Icing Into Cupcake Stuffing.
Ok, it’s not really stuffing, but to avoid the mess, cut the cupcake in half and make it into a sandwich.
5. Save That Manicure, Please!
Don’t break your nails trying to open a can of pop. Simply use the top slot of a bottle opener to do the trick.
6. The Do’s And Don’ts Of A Bobby Pin.
Always misplacing yours? There is a good chance it wasn’t put into your hair right. Mind = blown!
7. Utensils Are Always Included.
On that dreaded day that you forget a spoon for your applesauce, make one out of the foil cover. Thinking outside of the box never tasted so good!
8. Rules Of The Ceiling Fan. Yes, There Is Such Thing.
Keep your fan on a clockwise rotation in the winter to ensure that the warm air from your ceiling circulates in the room because of an updraft. In the summer months, switch the rotation to counter-clockwise to create a cool breeze.
9. Peel An Orange In Seconds.
There will be no looking back once you try to peel your orange this way. I guarantee it.
10. The “57” Rule.
Do you use Heinz ketchup? If so, ditch the “smack the bottom of the bottle” trick to get some of the sauce out (yes, this goes for me too). Instead, tap the bottle right at the embossed 57 underneath the neck, and its contents will come oozing out.
11. No More Bobbing For The Straw.
Keep your straw in place by opening a can of pop, turning the tab inwards and sticking the straw through the larger hole. Enjoy! And, you’re welcome.
12. The Perfect Juice Box Trick.
Those little flaps on the side are built-in handles. So next time, you don’t have to watch as your child squeezes the box too hard and all the juice runs down his/her hands. Damage control is easy with this one!
13. Master Slicing Bread.
Flip the fresh loaf up-side-down and then cut into it. You’ll get perfect slices each time.
14. Get A Perfectly Heated Meal Every Single Time.
Ever dig into leftovers from the night before (the ones you thought you heated properly in the microwave), and the food is still somewhat cold? Try keeping a small hole in the middle of the food to ensure the heat spreads evenly.
Love Food15. Instantly Cool A Warm Beverage.
Need a Coke chilled to the max? Wrap the bottle with a wet paper towel and pop it into the fridge for 15 minutes. Yup, you can thank us later.
16. Have Everyone’s Eyes Off Your Secrets!
I wrote a note in class one day about my crush and was passing it to my best friend. She read it, scratched it out (so no one can read it while the paper was in transit), and replied. Unfortunately, the message was intercepted and read by the teacher. The lined scratches didn’t work.
What she should have done: covered each of the words with random letters. Message about crush = illegible.
Office Desk17. The Ultimate Way To Make A Sandwich.
Nailed it!
18. Keep Soft Serve Soft.
It’s no fun when you wanna dig into a tub of ice cream, and all you come back with is a bent spoon. To avoid this mishap, store the ice cream in a Ziploc bag.
19. Plastic Dustpan For The #Win!
Try this trick the next time you want to fill a large bucket of water under a small sink.
20. The Trashcan Trick.
Avoid the suction each time you have to take out the trash by drilling two holes on either side of the can.
21. The Best Way To Hold Your Burger.
The image below shows you how to hold your burger the right way — keep everything inside using this classic trick!
22. The Right Way To Have Ketchup.
I had been doing it wrong my whole life. Instead of filling cups on cups of ketchup, next time, roll open the top and make more room for your favorite condiment!
23. A Secret Compartment.
Ok, not a secret compartment because we all know it’s there, but how about a secret heater? Because that’s what it really is. It’s meant for you to cook up a storm and then leave your food in this drawer, so it stays warm. I think this one will leave a lot of us speechless.
24. Stop Wasting Aluminum Foil!
Instead of struggling to contain the roll when you’re trying to rip off a piece of the foil, press the lock on the side of the box to ensure that the roll doesn’t move as you slice off the amount you need!
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25. An Oreo Genius Is Born!
Make a mess no more — dunk the entire Oreo into your glass of milk using a fork.
@twelve_point26. Repurpose Your Flat Iron.
Who needs a curling iron when your sister’s flat iron acts as a 2-in-1?
27. Multi-purpose Lids…You Knew This, Right?
I didn’t! Lids on a takeout cup are meant to act as coasters, so your drink doesn’t spill everywhere.
28. (Literally) Shave Off The Lint.
Need a lint roller in a pinch? Use a shaver to get the job done!
29. There’s A Right Way To Eat Ginger With Your Sushi.
A lot of people (me included) eat their sushi with the ginger on top. In reality, the ginger is meant to help cleanse your palette after you’ve tried one type of sushi. Have a bit of ginger in between trying different sushi to take in all the various flavors!
30. Go Ahead, Have A Chicken Wing.
But before you do, here’s the right way to eat it.
31. Is That Really Secret Storage In Your Underwear?
Nope. Hygiene regulations require that there be an extra layer of soft fabric for both men and women’s underwear. But, based on the way women’s underwear is made, adding another layer would be uncomfortable, so the softer fabric is left semi-stitched, making it look like a pocket.
We’ll give you some time to take all of these in and reflect on everything you’ve possibly been doing wrong your whole life. We understand you. We’re in the same boat.
