🏡 A problem that all of us can relate to

A simple storage solution for spice packets, a swap in the name of Mother Nature, and more. July 1, 2021 [View Online]( Good morning! Is it really July already? I guess time flies when you’re writing a daily newsletter. I think I’m starting to get the hang of it though, and your kind and thoughtful feedback continues to sustain me. I’m particularly excited about today’s Your One Good Thing from newsletter reader Debbie, who is a genius and a hero for sharing her simple solution to a problem all of us can relate to. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING Clean Out Glass Bottles Like A Bartender [Left: Vinegar being poured into a grimy bottle. Right: The same bottle being shaken to clean it.]( This trade secret makes use of salt and vinegar to make cleaning glass bottles easier than ever. Every once in a while I unearth a particularly nasty glass container from some unexpected corner of the house. (I can admit that sometimes the nastiness is my fault, but who among us hasn’t neglected a vase of flowers for so long that the vase got all gunky inside?) Tired of struggling to scour out narrow vases and bottles the hard way, I did some research and eventually came across an old bartender’s trick that sounded quite promising. After all, who would know more about cleaning glasses than people who serve drinks in them for a living? This quick and easy method works every bit as well as I could have hoped, and now it’s my go-to method for effortlessly cleaning out narrow vases, bottles, and other glass containers. I think you’ll find it just as useful! Here’s how to do it: 1. Pour around 1/4 cup of coarse salt into the bottle. 2. Add a splash of white vinegar into the bottle. You don’t need much, just enough that you’ll be able to swish the salt around. 3. Cover the opening of the bottle and shake it vigorously to loosen up all the gunk inside the bottle. 4. Dump out the salt and vinegar, then rinse the bottle thoroughly and let it dry. [More Useful Tips For Cleaning Glass]( [More Useful Tips For Cleaning Glass]( Related • [This Is The Best Way To Remove Labels From Glass Bottles, By Far]( • [Stop! Never Throw Out These 9 Highly Useful Containers]( • [How To Make Fizzy Cleaning Tabs For Hard-To-Clean Bottles]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • If you're like me and can't go a day without losing your glasses or keys, any of these 7 products would make a smart investment. [Read more →]( • Now that you’ve perfected your hand washing routine, make sure to do it after handling any of these 13 grimy things. [Read more →]( • If "shabby chic" describes your decor style, you're going to love the way this easy DIY valance looks hanging over your window. [Read more →]( WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? Clip And Hang Your Seasoning Packets [Several seasoning packets clipped together with a binder clip, then hung from a small hook on the inside of a cupboard.]( Not sure what to do with those spice, dip, and sauce packets in your cupboard? Try this simple storage tip. From taco seasoning to ranch dressing mix, a lot of powders come in those little packets or envelopes that can be tricky to store. But I figured out a solution that's more functional than anything else I've tried, and it might just be the solution you've been searching for too. Gather up all your packets in a stack (or a reasonable amount of them, depending on how many you have) and clip them together at the top with a binder clip. Stick a small Command hook on the inside of your pantry door or a cupboard door, then hang the clip from the hook where they'll be out of sight but still easily accessible. Now you’ll always know where your packets are. And as an added bonus, having them all stacked together makes it easy to flip through them and find the one you need. SWAP THAT FOR THIS Bulky Paper Towels, Begone [Left: Paper towels. Right: Microfiber cloths.]( Switching from paper towels to reusable cleaning cloths is win-win for you and the environment. I try to do what I can to protect the environment and our natural resources, but to be honest, that wasn't the only factor that made me give up on paper towels. I was also tired of hauling those humongous packages of paper towels from the store to my car and into my house, with all the sweating, cursing, and regret it entailed. Regardless of why you do it, swapping paper towels for reusable cleaning cloths is a good move for the planet any way you slice it. And you [don't have to compromise on cleanliness]( either—in fact, I'd argue that not even the most premium paper towels can hold a candle to a good microfiber cleaning cloth. [My favorite microfiber cleaning cloths]( (and I've tried a lot of them) pick up dirt and grime effortlessly, are highly absorbent, and leave surfaces clean and lint-free. They're great for wiping down shiny stainless steel and other surfaces, drying dishes, and even cleaning windows and mirrors. But clearly, the biggest advantage of cleaning cloths over paper towels is that you can wash and reuse them hundreds of times. When your cleaning cloths are dirty, just toss them in your washing machine to clean them up so they’re ready to use again. JILLEE'S PICK Low Carb Lavash That Lives Up To The Hype [Left: A photo of three packages of Joseph's Lavash Bread. Right: A wrap cut diagonally on a plate.]( I kept hearing about Joseph’s Lavash Bread, a lavash flatbread made with flax, oat bran, and whole wheat, from people I follow on Instagram. Since each serving has just 6g of net carbs, it’s been particularly popular with people who do keto and other low carb diets. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about, so I ordered some after seeing it on Amazon. I was surprised to find that Joseph’s lived up to the hype I’d been seeing about it online. It tastes great and is extremely versatile—you can use them to make wraps, quesadillas, burritos, pizzas, and all sorts of stuff. If you’re looking for a low carb flatbread or wrap, Joseph’s certainly gets my personal stamp of approval! [Check it out on Amazon](. YOUR ONE GOOD THING An Easier Way To Clasp Your Own Bracelets Debbie from Grand Forks, North Dakota has a great tip for putting on bracelets: "My medical alert bracelet has a clasp and it pretty much takes two to latch it. When my husband isn't around to help me with my bracelet, I use a piece of scotch tape to hold the bracelet in place while I latch it. It works perfectly and it doesn't damage my skin!" Debbie, I can’t tell you how flabbergasted I am at how brilliantly simple this solution is. I don’t care to admit how frequently I struggle to put on clasp bracelets by gracelessly smashing my arm against my body in an attempt to pin the bracelet in place so I can latch it. Needless to say, I’ll be using this tip from now on! Have a great tip or trick of your own? [Share YOUR “one good thing” here]( for a chance to see it featured in a future newsletter! 🎉 GIVEAWAY Ends Today! Win A Custom KitchenAid Just For Reading This week I'm giving away a [custom KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer]( to one lucky reader, and entering to win couldn't be easier! The giveaway ends today, here's what you need to do: If you've been reading the One Good Thing newsletter each day beginning Friday, June 25th, you're already entered! If you've missed a day or two, look back for newsletters with a 🏡 in the title, then open the ones you've missed and give them a quick read. That's it! The winner will be selected tomorrow and we'll be reaching out to them via email. Good luck! *For more rules, see terms and conditions [here]( A FEW MORE THINGS... How Does Your Garden Grow? I put down some new mulch in my flower beds—I went with red mulch this time—and I just love the way it looks! There’s just something about a fresh layer of mulch that makes a flower bed look so put together. It’s always the little things that make gardening so rewarding. It’s Canada Day, celebrating the anniversary of [Canadian confederation]( that took place on July 1, 1867. My son-in-law Neil is a Canadian citizen, so our resident flag coordinator Erik will be flying the Maple Leaf today in his honor. To our newsletter readers to the north, have a safe and happy holiday! What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( 🏠[Visit the By Jillee Shop]( 🤗 [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( If you have thoughts, comments, questions or a tip or trick you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you! 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