Over time I learned a few things to help cope with life’s little aggravations.
And since I love you all, I plan to share some of my “aHa!” discoveries.
You may have your own secret tips for survival and I hope you will share those too.
And when we are done, we may have a Simple Solutions Online Encyclopedia!
PROBLEM: Freezer Tape Sticking to Itself
To label a leftover the old way was to peel open and tear off a strip of freezer tape, stick it down and mark the contents destined for long-term storage.
But when I came back to the roll for the next leftover, the tape would be stuck back down and impenetrable. That meant staring stupidly at a roll of tape that had no visible peel-off point. It meant looking and looking and blindly feeling along for the demarcation line and then finger-nail picking a resistant (sometimes shredding) ridgeline. There are and were a few choice words to express my ultimate frustration. But, finally – there came an answer.
Was it a fellow blogger who taught me this? I no longer remember. But it works!
SOLUTION: A Plastic Bag Closure Tag
I couldn’t believe it. The little tags that sometimes come to rewrap bread, etc. are a perfect solution and I have never had the problem again. Actually, I have reused the same little plastic closure tag now for months. It’s a good idea for duct tape storage too.
I hope this tip is as new to you as it was to me. I absolutely love those little tags and every time I open and close the freezer tape roll, I have a happy feeling inside.
Do you have a happy idea or Simple Solution? Please do share!
I love the thought of reusing that plastic thingy. hmmmm…I will stick some in the catch all drawer today to remind me to use them. Simple Solutions online is a great idea. If/When I come up with one I will link back to this post.
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Thanks Georgette! I will look forward to hearing any of your Simple Solution ideas! Glad you like this idea too. Maybe we can all learn as we go. 🙂
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Good idea, Dor! I’ve always used a small paper clip to keep from going insane when needing a piece of tape.
For teeth whitening, I mix up a little peroxide with some water. I’ll brush and rinse with the solution. Those whitening toothpastes and rinses are too harsh for me.
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How perfectly clever!
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That’s a good one and definitely worth doing! Here’s mine — it took me years of opening up the saran wrap/aluminum foil/whatever box and accidentally dumping out the roll which then rolled across the floor or counter. Many years later, I FINALLY figured out there were little tabs on the sides of the box to push in which hold the roll in place in the box. Who knew?? They have saved my sanity and angry outbursts! 😉
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This is a great idea, Dor. The sharing of Simple Solutions, I mean. My SS is from my mother, the hausfrau supreme. You know how it can be hard to tell which way the mattelasse/duvet/bedspread should go on the bed? And inevitably, fifty-fifty chance, you put it on the wrong way the first time. Well, she just pins a tiny little safety pin on the underside at one end and then she knows just how to place it. Works like a charm.
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I have a whole email of tips that you would love, but I couldn’t find your e-address. Mine is elizawaters7.5acres@gmail.com – I’ll be glad to forward it to you.
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Hi Eliza… I just added you to my email list and sent you the address that way. Lemme know if you get it o.k. Thanks for thinking to send me your Simple Solutions tips. 🙂
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Thanks for these two tips Jill! I’m saving them to incorporate into a blog encyclopedia! 🙂
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🙂 Many thanks Cindy. I am hoping to learn something. 🙂
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I only recently discovered those little push in tabs too Cindy. Great tip for the Simple Solutions Encyclopedia. 🙂
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I love this kind of truly simple remedy! Thanks for sharing Barbara and you can be sure it will be included in the list. 🙂
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That looks like a great idea, Dor. I buy the wrong kind of bread!
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I’ve been thinking of writing a post with some “tips”….the most recent one I’ve learned: vaseline on the cuticles of my toenails to smooth them. I’ve tried everything, so I was so happy that this works!
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🙂 Thanks Patti. You can find those little plastic tags on lots of other things too – like the big bags of oranges or apples, etc.
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Good one Dianna! I definitely plan to try that one. 🙂
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Thanks!
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Now that is a brilliant idea Dor. I use tape often with my work and this idea will do me just fine. 🙂
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Now that works perfectly!
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Oh, I know you will love it!
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🙂 🙂
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Simple and brilliant.
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Love this tip, Dor. I also like to use the Freezer Bags that allow you to write on them with permanent marker. Wonderful stuff. I use it for items that I don’t freeze as well such as my cords and recharger for my camera.
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Judy – Thanks for the great idea to use Freezer Bags to I.D. and store cords and rechargers! I will add it to the list. 🙂
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