Life Hacks That Actually Work

Taco Tuesday

Muffin tins are making a comeback! This time, you use the other side of the tin to create a fun taco bowl shape. All you have to do is use small corn or flour tortillas, place them on the tin (like so), and pop them in the oven. Now you have your own crunch taco bowl shells! 

The Science of Soap

Bar soap is always a hassle. It melts onto everything in the shower, is dangerously slippery, and is rendered totally unusable after it reaches a certain size. Well, not anymore! Use the small sliver of soap you have left and "graft" it onto a bigger piece of soap. All you have to do is get both of them wet and rub them into a lather. They will fuse together!

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The More You Know

  • Half an hour before serving time, adorn the table with bowls of lemon halves topped with cloves to ensure a pest-proof party.
  • If your ring gets stuck on your finger Windex will slide it right off.
  • Here's a great way to keep track of your daily water intake. Draw lines on your water bottle with a marker pen, and then write the time beside the marked level.
  • Carrots take away the acidity in tomato sauce by adding subtle sweetness. If you find your sauce has gotten too acidic, peel a whole carrot, simmer it with the sauce and remove before serving.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.