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Bright Ideas

Have you ever seen an idea so genius it made you stop and say, "Why didn't I think of that?!" This category is full of those kind of bright ideas! In fact, this is one of the most popular categories on my entire site. What can I say....there's just something about learning a new way to use an everyday item that we all just love! Looking for my absolute best bright ideas? This category is packed with reader favorites, like how to remove permanent marker from anything, how to stretch too-tight shoes, unexpected uses for household borax, 10 easy ways to remove sticker residue, brilliant uses for Dawn dish soap, and all of the uses for hydrogen peroxide that you could ever need, just to name a few! Find even more brilliant tips under my homemade & natural remedy, essential oil, and cleaning categories.

“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – Part Three

Why Didn't I Think Of That? An easy guide on how to make a delicious birthday cake.

36 Essential Food Storage Tips That Will Save You Money

keep food fresh

7 Things You Need To Know About Using Self-Checkout

self checkout

Foggy Headlights? Here’s 2 Easy Ways To Fix Them

headlights

13 Highly Practical Things You Can Do With Wax Paper

uses-for-wax-paper

Freshen The Air Instantly With This Cheap & Easy DIY

This Is The Easiest Way To Freshen Up Any Room

9 Purses And Handbags That OGT Readers Love

Reader's Favorite Purse

This Brilliant 90/90 Hack Will Fix Your Crowded Phone

A woman immersed in the 90/90 method sits indoors, her hands skillfully navigating through various app icons on her smartphone in a focused close-up.

13 Brilliant Hacks That Will Save Time In The Kitchen

Kitchen Hacks

Over 40? Here Are 15 Things To Get Rid Of Immediately

Woman Over 40

11 Incredibly Useful Features Hiding In The Apple Notes App

images showing various iPhone notes app features

9 Unusual Ways To Solve Problems With Stuff You Have At Home

Ways To Use Common Household Items

9 Great Deals In February You Won’t Want To Miss

february

Firefighter’s Macaroni Goulash + 20 More Frugal Ground Meat Recipes

ground beef dinners

7 Ways To Save Time When You Wish You Had More Of It

time saving

What Is Washing Soda And How To Use It

How to clean a toilet using washing soda.

This New Twist Makes An Old Budgeting Rule Even More Useful

A person holding an open wallet with cash and credit cards next to a laptop on a desk contemplates the budgeting rule.

8 Clever “Cheat Codes” That Will Make Your Real Life Less Difficult

Cheat Codes for Real Life

4 Easy Ways To Streamline Returns To Save Time And Money

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28 Absolutely Fascinating Uses For Dawn Dish Soap

Original Blue Dawn - It's Not just for dishes anymore

25 Simple & Sustainable Ways To Save $5 Every Day

save $5

9 Secrets No One Ever Told You About Everyday Items

stuff you're using wrong

8 Money-Saving Secrets Every Amazon Shopper Should Know

Saving More on Amazon

This Is The Most Useful Thing You Can Keep In Your Pantry

SOS Mix

9 Surprising Problems You Can Solve With Good Old White Glue

white glue

Use These Free Printables To Plan Your Best Year Yet

Three 2025 planners are available: a floral-themed, printable January calendar, a weekly planner, and a daily planner with sections for time appointments, meals, to-do lists, and notes.

Use The 30/30 Rule To Save Money And Spend Smarter

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9 Easy Ways To Shop Smarter At The Grocery Store

grocery store hacks

7 Things Every Houseguest Should Do (And 3 Hosting Hacks)

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“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – The 5th Annual Holiday Edition

christmas hacks
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