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Re: Handy tips and tricks

#761 Post by SOLACE » Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:36 pm

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Re: Handy tips and tricks

#762 Post by Sunny Saver » Fri May 02, 2014 9:50 am

This is what Bob Hoskins taught his daughter... applicable to all of us:

1) Laugh. There’s humour to be found everywhere, even your darkest days there’s something to have a joke about. Laugh long and loud and make other people laugh. It’s good for you.
2) Be yourself. If someone doesn’t like you they’re either stupid , blind, or they’ve got bad taste. Accept who you are, you’ve got no one else to be. Don’t try to change yourself, there’s no point. Don’t apologise. Don’t make excuses. Be yourself and if anyone else doesn’t like it they can f*ck off.
3) Be flamboyant, it’s who you are and always have been. Be eccentric and unique. Don’t try to adapt yourself to someone else’s view of normal. That belongs to them, not you. Like yourself as who you are.
4) Don’t worry about other people’s opinions. Everyone’s a critic, but ultimately what they say only matters if you let it. Don’t believe your own press. People can just as easily sing your praises as they can tear you down. Don’t waste your time on things you can’t change. Let it slide off you like water off a duck’s back.
5) Get angry, it’s ok to lose your temper now and then. If anger stays in, it turns to poison and makes you bitter and sad. Get angry, say your peace, then let it go.
6) Whatever you do, always give it a good go. Don’t be afraid of failure and disappointment. If you fall flat on your face then get straight back up. You’ll always regret not trying. Disappointment is temporary, regret is forever.
7) Be generous and kind because you can’t take it with you. When you’ve got something to give, give it without hesitation.
8) Appreciate beauty, take pictures and make memories. Capture it, you never know when it’ll be gone.
9) Don’t take yourself too seriously. People who take themselves too seriously are boring.
10) Never, ever, ever, ever give up. Keep on punching no matter what your up against. You’re only defeated if you give up, so don’t give up.
11) Love with all your heart. In the end, love is the only thing that matters.

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Re: Handy tips and tricks

#763 Post by SOLACE » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:40 pm

Here we go... :)

Storing cheese: If you store your opened packs of cheese in aluminum foil, it will not only keep your cheese fresh, it will also prevent it from getting moldy.
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#764 Post by SOLACE » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:40 pm

Storing lemon juice: To store lemon juice mix some water in it and freeze it in the ice tray.
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Re: Handy tips and tricks

#765 Post by SOLACE » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:41 pm

Scum rings around the bath: Rub lemon juice along the marks, leave for a minute or two and then wipe away with a sponge
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Re: Handy tips and tricks

#766 Post by SOLACE » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:41 pm

Use less: We live in a consumer society where waste is a huge problem. If we could all use and consume less there would be less waste, less power consumption, and the benefits for you are saving money. Consider using less shampoo when you wash your hair, cook smaller portions, use less laundry detergent - each little saving you make will build up and enable you to save money.
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#767 Post by SOLACE » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:41 pm

Regular defrosting pays: The thicker the layer of ice in your freezer, the higher the energy consumption. Defrost regularly to save on energy bills. With a lot of fridges it is sufficient to defrost them twice a year, older models freeze over more quickly.
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#768 Post by SOLACE » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:42 pm

Make the whites of your eyes look brighter: To make the whites of your eyes look brighter, use a light blue pencil or eye shadow under the eyes.
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#769 Post by SOLACE » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:43 pm

Fix for withered veggies: Vegetables that have become withered can be freshened by soaking them in water mixed with baking soda. Withered parsnips, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, etc., will become crisp again.
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#770 Post by SOLACE » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:43 pm

Icing cakes: For one layer cakes, turn the cake upside down before icing so that the top is perfectly flat and even. When icing two cake rounds or squares, place a layer of frosting on the top of one round, then place the other round upside down on top for a perfectly flat top. If the cake rose high and uneven in the middle when baking, you may need to slice a bit off across the top to lay it flat.
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