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At the risk of sounding like a f*****g hipster, I now use a safety razor. My wife bought it for me about 3 years ago, and it's one of the best gifts I've ever been given. Had I known of these years ago, I would have saved incredible amounts of money. I spend pennies to the dollar on blades, and they last longer.
Sometimes, the old ways are the best.
To gain more insight into this topic, we reached out to Ruth at Play Work Repeat. She was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and discuss some of the things that she had been doing one way her entire life until she realized there was an easier solution.
"I love a cup of tea, especially in the evenings after a long day—it’s such an ahhh moment. I used to make a mess with my tea bag, dribbling tea everywhere, until I found the best, easiest, and tidiest way to deal with it," Ruth shared. "Now, I scoop up the tea bag with a teaspoon, then use the string to wrap it around both the bag and spoon (like you’re strangling it). This squeezes out the last bit of tea and stops it from dripping all the way to the bin."
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Fewer hemorrhoid problems, less straining and much cleaner.
Ruth also revealed some of her favorite life hacks, and you might want to try these too!
"My favorite life hack is to have a designated place for your keys, wallet, glasses, and other essentials right near your entryway," she noted. "It’s such a simple hack that saves so much time because it means you’ll always know exactly where your items are when you’re ready to leave the next morning. No more frustration and yelling, 'Where are my keys?!'—definitely not the way you want to start the day!"
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I've only recently learnt to use a shell to open the others without hurting my hands by wedging it open. Helps my salt addiction.
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SOOOOOOOO much better than the microwave
Edit: some instructions (may vary depending on the type of pizza crust)
Lightly grease the bottom of the pan. Cooking spray is fine.
Place pizza in pan, cover, and set to medium-high heat
occasionally slide the pizza in the pan to prevent sticking.
Heat until the cheese is melty, and the crust is crispy.
"Another simple hack I swear by is keeping my alarm across the room," Ruth continued. "If you’re like me and struggle to get up, it forces you to actually get out of bed to turn it off (instead of hitting the snooze button over and over). Those few extra minutes make a huge difference in the morning—just leaving five minutes earlier can be the difference between hitting traffic and avoiding it! It’s a small change, but it can have a real domino effect."
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Ruth also believes that there's often a better way to accomplish exhausting or time-consuming tasks. "While some tasks may require patience or a bit of extra effort, many things can be streamlined with the right approach," she told Bored Panda. "It’s all about finding that hack that works for you!"
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Tired of having half your food on fire and the rest frozen? Hit that power level button. It cycles the microwave emitter on and off for a percentage of the cook time that you choose. This gives the heat time to diffuse throughout the food. Just remember to increase how long you cook it for and voila! Trust me, your leftovers will thank me.
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It's almost like someone else is doing it.
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"For example, cleaning as I cook has been a sanity saver for me," Ruth shared. "While waiting for something to boil or the oven to heat up, I wash and pack away the things I’ve already used. Sometimes, I can even use this time to tidy up little things around the kitchen, like sorting through the utensil drawer or wiping down the counters or fridge. This way, I’m not left with a pile of cleaning at the end of the day, and it keeps the kitchen consistently tidy. Some things do take time, but I believe there’s usually a smarter, more efficient way to handle them if we’re willing to look for it!"
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Goodbye bacon grease splatters! My arms are no longer under siege whenever I want some bacon. All hail whoever figured that out.
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Flip those bad boys inside out and you've got yourself a smooth, smooth sock. And (with ankle socks) no one will ever know the difference.
Finally, Ruth shared some words of wisdom. "We’re always learning! Just because we’ve been doing something a certain way for years doesn’t mean there aren’t other, simpler ways to approach it. Small wins go a long way!"
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