Learn to Love Them: Packing Peanuts

What item seems to annoy you the most around your home?  Packing peanuts have to be near the top of your list as they get everywhere, especially when they break.  Put your frustration to rest as we have found a number of ways to use these small Styrofoam pieces for good.  For example, using packing peanuts for the base layer in potted plants can help increase drainage, as well as reduce the overall weight of the plant.  Packing peanuts can also be used for:

• Pet Bedding- stuff an old pillow case with packing peanuts to make a comfortable pillow for your household buddy.
• Suitcase Protectors- all you need is a few Styrofoam peanuts and an old plastic bag and you have a cheap way to protect any valuables from breaking in your suitcase. 
• Floating Key Chain- Stringing a few peanuts to your keys before you go boating can help you ensure that your way home will not be lost into the wet abyss.
• Room Freshener- When sprayed with your favorite perfume or cologne, packing peanuts will help spread the wonderful scent.  Simply place the peanuts in a fun jar before spraying them down.

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This information was gathered from two separate sites.  Site 1.  Site 2.

Wide-angle side mirrors. The verdict is out...

Each year, more and more gadgets are added to the equipment lists of new cars. But it's not just gadgets. Simple features, such as extendable sun visors and wide-angle side mirrors, are also popping up. I’m all about the former, but the verdict is still out on the latter.

These mirrors were designed to help eliminate blind spots; but if you are having a hard time adjusting to this mirror-in-mirror accessory, here are some tips to help set your mirrors correctly and eliminate blind spots:

• Most people adjust the side mirrors so they can see the side of the car, not realizing this creates big blind spots.
• Instead, adjust the mirrors so that the side of the car is just out of view, decreasing the size of your blind spots.
• For the driver's side, lean toward the window, and the side of the car should come into view. Lean a little toward the center of the car to adjust the passenger-side mirror accordingly.
• If the side mirrors are set correctly, a car that passes you should move from the rearview mirror to the side mirrors, without disappearing in a blind spot.

Are Used Dryer Sheets Actually Used Up?

Dryer sheets are fantastic.  They soften clothes, make your home smell wonderful and are very easy to use.  A great thing about dryer sheets is that they possess a multitude of use that go past their original purpose as they are very useful after they have been run through your drying device.  Hard to believe?  Check out these interesting uses:

• Fight odor by placing the used sheet in shoes, boots and even luggage!
• Remove pet hair from your clothing and furniture by wiping it down with a used sheet.
• Plug mouse holes with a used dryer sheet.  Mice will not chew through it.
• Chrome on vehicles and throughout your home can be polished with a used dryer sheet.
• Soap scum on your shower door can be removed with a firm swipe.
• If you, or your hair, are full of static then wipe yourself down with a used dryer sheet to rid yourself of that extra electricity.
• Sharpen your scissors by wiping down the blades.
• Place a dryer sheet in your AC unit to keep dust from flying through the vent.
• Before sewing or stitching, run the thread through the sheet to reduce the possibility of tangling.

There are even more uses on this link!              
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