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Slicing Eggs
by WiredBerries Readers
Halving hard-cooked eggs for salads or deviled eggs is often a messy chore, resulting in uneven edges and crumbly yolks. Lateasha Harris of Brooklyn, NY, solves the problem by using...READ MORE
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Bruise-Free Fruit
by WiredBerries Readers
If your fruits get bruised from rolling around in your refrigerator drawers, Anna Price of Atlanta, GA, suggests cutting a sheet of bubble wrap to fit the bottom of the...READ MORE
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Easy Snipping
by WiredBerries Readers
Summer is bean season, but trimming the ends off green and wax beans is a tiresome chore. Carey Andress of Ridgewood, NJ, solves the problem by grasping several beans in...READ MORE
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Cool Juice
by WiredBerries Readers
"When packing lunch for your children," writes Debra Glick of Brookline, MA, "freeze juice boxes so that they can serve as an icepack for the other food. By the time...READ MORE
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De-Stinking the Disposal
by WiredBerries Readers
Over time, garbage disposals can build up a smelly residue from bacteria in stuck bits of food. Clara Bowman of San Rafael, CA, suggests giving the contraption something nicer to...READ MORE
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Cuke Cure
by WiredBerries Readers
Unseeded cucumbers can make for soggy salads. After using a swivel-tip peeler to remove the peels, use the tip of the blade to gently scrape out the seeds, suggests Sharon...READ MORE
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Ready Whip
by WiredBerries Readers
If you're sick of splatters every time you whip heavy cream, Alison Quinn of Missoula, MT, suggests covering the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Cut an X in the wrap,...READ MORE
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Cleaner Paint Cans
by WiredBerries Readers
To avoid all the little clots and drips of paint that accumulate around the rim of the can, Jackie Valerius of Stillwater, MN, suggests stretching a long heavy-duty rubberband lengthwise...READ MORE
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Raspberry-Hibiscus Smoothie
by WiredBerries Readers
Stacy Larsen of Portland, OR, offers a dairy-free smoothie packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and a healthy dose of folic acid....READ MORE
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Easy Sliced Bananas
by WiredBerries Readers
Why mess up a cutting board when you're just slicing one banana for cereal or a smoothie? Karen Johanson of Salt Lake City, UT, partially peels the banana, leaving a...READ MORE
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Smoothie of the Week
by WiredBerries Readers
With warmer days ahead, what could be better than a mocha smoothie to start the day or provide a mid-afternoon pick-me-up? This recipe is from Cynthia Stern of Ossining, NY....READ MORE
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Beet Stains Be Gone
by WiredBerries Readers
Fresh beets are one of the tastiest vegetables around, but handling them can often leave bright violet stains on your skin. Carmen DeSoto of San Jose, CA, recommends rubbing one...READ MORE
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Clean Computer Keys
by WiredBerries Readers
Even blasts of compressed air can't always remove all the dust and grit between your computer keys. Sharon Iverson of Tampa, FL, suggests sliding strips of two-sided transparent tape between...READ MORE
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Carpet Stains
by WiredBerries Readers
Jackie Valerius of Stillwater, MN, has several tips for removing stains and spills from carpeting. Try shaving cream: "Foam is good for removing spots," she says, adding that you should...READ MORE
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Liberating Labels
by WiredBerries Readers
To remove stubborn price stickers and other labels from glassware, jars, or dishes, Sue Stein of Tenafly, NJ, simply points a hair dryer set on high at the label or...READ MORE
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Freezer Freedom
by WiredBerries Readers
"I like to buy in bulk or catch the sales when they are happening," writes Kelly Haigh. "That means my freezer is almost always full. To keep on top of...READ MORE
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Nice Notes for Noses
by WiredBerries Readers
Our website of the week is the place for Smencils, pencils made from recycled newspapers and steeped in scents like orange, cherry, cinnamon, and bubble gum (the aroma is guaranteed...READ MORE
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Bananas Foster Smoothie
by WiredBerries Readers
Based on a decadent New Orleans dessert, this creamy low-fat smoothie was submitted by Stacy Larsen of Portland, OR, and packs calcium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B-6....READ MORE
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Migraine Relief
by WiredBerries Editors
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you might want to try a small quantity of powdered or freshly grated ginger to keep pain and nausea at bay. In a...READ MORE
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