SHE: Never knew that....

Hey Y’all, 

The idea behind SHE Degree is to share tips and tricks we have learned along the way to make life better and hopefully allow you to learn from our mistakes.   Today I have a few tips to share that should do just that. 

1)    When using store bought frosting, mix it with your electric mixer for about 2 minutes first. It will nearly double in size. Then you can frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount of frosting but it will reduce the calories and sugar in each serving. And every calorie counts.

2)   If you have leftover bread to reheat, place it in the microwave with a cup of water Heat a few seconds. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster. I have also wrapped a muffin or pizza slice in a wet paper towel for the same effect. It reduces that “chewy” texture you sometimes have when reheating.

3)   You know when glass is broken, you can never seem to get all those little shards picked up. This is a great idea!  You can wipe the area with a dry cotton ball. The fibers will pick up little broken pieces of glass that you can’t see!

4)   Have you ever tried to get syrup or peanut butter out of your plastic measuring cups? It is pretty sticky.  Next time, pour hot water into your measuring cup then pour it out, but don’t dry it.  Next scoop it full of your sticky food.  You won’t believe how easily it comes out.

5)   This has to be my most favorite random discovery of the month.  Lisa shared this with me and my life may be changed!  I have a very distinct love / hate relationship with plastic wrap. It has a great purpose I know… but who can maneuver the box and unroll it without saran wrapping themselves??  Not me! Until now that is.  You will notice my picture is of aluminum foil… remember I haven’t been able to use plastic cling wrap.  The ends of the box have perforated cut outs that you push in.  This holds the tube in plastic and allows the wrap or foil to unroll without falling out of the box.  Genius!

Did you know any of these tips? Be sure to share them a friend ~ it may make her day!