Handy Hints

Handy Hints in the Kitchen

• You can use stale bread by drying them in the sun and then grinding them and using them as breadcrumbs.
• If you are frying mushroom then you can add a little bit of lemon juice to the butter in which you are cooking so that they do not break.
• If you want to cut the boiled eggs without breaking the yoke then dip your knife in ice cold water and then you may cut.
• When frying onions you can add a little bit of milk so that it does not get burnt and the rich color is maintained.

Handy Hints around the home

• If you want your house to be clean and have a cat at home then mix some baby powder with the cat litter so that it can smell nice.
• If you want to get rid of ink stains then you can put alcohol on them.
• If you have smelly shoes in your house that you have to deal with then you can put some baking soda in a sock and put them in the shoes when not worn.
• If you have leather products at home then you can rub it with a peel of lemon.
• If you have extra greasy utensils which you have to clean then you can use a little bit of vinegar when washing your dishes.

Handy Hints for cleaning

• If you want to keep ants out of the house then you can sprinkle cinnamon or ground pepper to obstruct their way.
• You can place a box of baking soda in the toilet so that it can absorb the odor of the bathroom.
• If you want to avoid the candles from melting and sticking to your candle holder then you can place a bit of water and then place the candle.
• Chimneys are hard to keep clean toss in one handful of salt on the fire to prevent it.
• You can place a bowl of white vinegar for some time if you want to get rid of bad food odor like spoiled food or fish.

Handy Hints and Tips

• If there is a plan of a new addition to your family members then give the older sibling to play with a doll so that he/she is used to the idea.
• If you want to check whether an egg is fresh or not place it in a bowl of water if it sinks then you know it is okay and if its floating then it has gone bad.
• You can use an ironing board as a dining table for the children when you have too many people at home for dinner.
• If your salt and pepper pots are congested then keep them along with a few grains of unprepared rice.

Handy Hints about Money

• Always make a budget before you start handling finance. Budgeting is important.
• Saving is as important as budgeting. You need to save at least 20% of your income so that it can come in handy in times of emergency.
• Invest wisely and read the offer documents before you take a further step in the investment.
• Consult your financial advisor before you invest any big amount of money.
• Try and maintain a record of your expenses so that you can keep a tab on how much you are spending.

Handy Hints to Healthy Eating

• Keep your breakfast heavy and include all the nutritious food items when you are eating.
• If you are eating calories in large quantities during your breakfast then instead of doing that you can break it up throughout the day.
• Drink lots of water and include green leafy vegetables in your diet.
• Lots of fruits and salads are also good for your health.
• Exercise along with your healthy diet to keep yourself fit and in shape.
• Try and avoid having junk food and fried food because they are bad for your health.