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Freezer tips

  1. Use loaf pans instead of 9x13s whenever feasible.
  2. When you must use a 9×13, use two. This makes the bottom less likely to cave in when pulling it out or transporting it one-handed.
  3. Label everything with a piece of white paper folded around the pan, so you can see very clearly what’s in each pan.
  4. Wrap absolutely everything in good-quality ziplock bags before freezing, to help them slide out with more ease from underneath the deli roll and the apple crumble.

Miscellaneous Tips

Use counter covers for click and easy cleanup

Use a garbage can on a wheels or a small garbage can on the counter

Make use of your high chair or any other surface for transporting multiple items from fridge to table

Use gift bags that stand open or hang a bag over two chair like they do in the grocery

Wear your phone on a necklace. Use a Bluetooth.

Use a fanny pack so your purse stays in place while you open the zippers

To put on a belt (or the fanny pack), keep the belt in place by leaning on it against the wall. Then snap it in place. You might to make use of a part of your body that touches the wall, and adjust the position afterwards. Keep in mind that not all belt clasps are made for one handed use!

To crack an egg, knock it on the edge of a plate. The trick is to flick off the pointy end. That is your best bet against both pieces of eggshell falling in to your egg and the egg yolk cracking. Using this technique, I’ve been able to separate eggs to make a snow.

Skirt Hangers

Sick and tired of dealing with skirt hangers that you have to squeeze open with one hand and try to catch the edge of the skirt in its mouth?

These hangers can be opened flat. You can the position the skirt (or pants) neatly in place, the fold and clip into place.

I haven’t been able to find long ones for sale anywhere, except for packs of 100. The longest ones I found at a decent quantity are 10″ wide. If you find wider ones, shoot me an email. Or, want to split a pack?

Shirt Hangers

I had two criteria for shirt hangers: they had to be thin enough and smooth enough that I should be able to tug at a top and it should slide off the hanger with minimal stretch..

These hangers meet both conditions. They are thin plastic hangers with none of that (in my opinion, ridiculous and) annoying flocking.

Here’s the link: