This One-Minute DIY Is Like A Breath Of Fresh Air

PLUS: This crazy simple weeknight meal is a hit with everyone. August 14, 2021 [View Online]( Good morning! You don’t need traditional store-bought air fresheners to have a nice smelling home. In fact, you can make your own air freshener spray using natural ingredients and customize it with any scent you like. Find out how easy it is to do in Today’s Good Thing. And in Cooking, I’m sharing a great weeknight (or any night) recipe for you that’s guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. And don’t be surprised if it ends up in your regular rotation too! Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING Spray Your Way To A Fresher Smelling Home [Photos of Jillee spraying her air freshener spray.]( Customize this super simple spray with your favorite scents to freshen the air and much more. Whether I think a room could use some freshening up or I just want to enjoy the aroma of one of my favorite essential oils, I typically reach for my diffuser. But for those who don't have or want a diffuser, that's hardly the only way you can take advantage of the air freshening capabilities of essential oils. Another easy option is to make a simple air freshener spray. With just essential oils, a little distilled water, and an emulsifier like witch hazel or rubbing alcohol, you can mix up a simple spray that will freshen the air and allow you to enjoy the natural aromas without any additional equipment. Here’s how to make it: Add 6 tablespoons of distilled water, 2 tablespoons of witch hazel or rubbing alcohol, and 20 drops of your [essential oil(s)]( of choice to a [small glass spray bottle](. Replace the spray top on the bottle and give it a good shake to mix it all together. Use your air freshener spray to freshen up your guest room before hosting visitors, on drapes and upholstery, in your bathrooms, in your closet to refresh stale-smelling clothes, and wherever else you want. [See The Full Tutorial]( [See The Full Tutorial]( Related • [13 Little Ways To Have A Cleaner Home In Just One Minute]( • [How To Make Your Own Gel Air Fresheners]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • Getting more organized doesn’t have to take all day—in fact, you only need five minutes to tackle these impactful tasks. [Read more ➜]( • Don’t forget to wash your hands after touching these 10 surfaces that are known hot spots for germs. [Read more ➜]( • Spray this homemade dish spray on dirty dishes to help cut through food residues and make them easier to clean. [Read more ➜]( COOKING Baked Tacos With Easy Homemade Taco Shells [Photos of baked tacos.]( Mix up your next taco night with these baked tacos, a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love. Fans of hard shell ground beef tacos (which [aren’t as wholly American as many assume]( are sure to love baked tacos, an oven-baked variation you assemble and bake to crispy, cheesy perfection. While you can make them with store-bought taco shells, I suggest making your own—it's surprisingly easy to do, and I personally prefer their flavor and texture. To make hard taco shells, wrap a stack of corn tortillas in a damp cloth, microwave for 30 seconds, then spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray. Drape each tortilla over two bars of your oven rack (creating that fillable U-shape) and bake them at 375°F for 7-10 minutes or until browned and crispy. Repeat until you have 15-20 taco shells ready to go. Here's how to turn those taco shells into baked taco goodness: Brown 2 pounds of ground beef, drain off any fat, then stir in a can of refried beans, 15 ounces of tomato sauce, and a packet (2-3 tablespoons) of taco seasoning. Spoon the beef mixture into your taco shells and arrange them in a 9×13″ pan. Once all the tacos are in the pan, sprinkle 1-2 cups of shredded cheese over the top. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and they’re heated through. Serve the tacos with your favorite taco fixings and dig in. [See The Full Recipe]( [See The Full Recipe]( UNUSUAL USES 3 Terrific Tin Foil Tips [Photos of tin foil tips.]( Whether you call it tin foil, aluminum foil, or just plain foil, it’s still just as useful. 1. Sharpen Your Scissors. If your scissors seem like their blades have dulled, you can use tin foil to sharpen them back up. Fold a piece of tin foil in half at least 3 times, then make several cuts across the foil for noticeably sharper scissors. 2. Wrap Foods And Freeze Them. Heavy duty tin foil makes a great material to freeze things in because air can’t pass through it. Foil will keep the flavor of bread products, casseroles, leftovers, and more in while keeping the smells from other foods out. 3. Prevent Oven Spills. If you’re baking something that might bubble up in the oven, use a bit of tin foil to help prevent a baked-on mess. Just line a cookie sheet with foil and place it on the rack below what you’re baking. If it does bubble over, any drips will land on the foil, virtually eliminating any messes or cleanup. INTRODUCING MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN Endless Inspiration For Easy Meals Short on quick and easy dinner ideas? [Sign up for the Mr. Food Test Kitchen newsletter]( to get the FREE Super Simple One-Pot Recipes cookbook, and you'll also get access to their entire digital library of downloadable cookbooks too. These cookbooks are full of test kitchen-approved dinner ideas that the whole family can enjoy. Make dinnertime easier and [sign up today]( JILLEE'S PICK Free Assembly From Walmart [Photos of clothes from the Free Assembly brand at Walmart.]( While I’m more likely to buy clothing at a big box store out of necessity than anything else, some of their private label clothing brands are more fashionable today than you’d expect. One that caught my eye recently is [Free Assembly]( one of Walmart’s latest private label brands. Free Assembly has positioned itself as a more affordable and accessible alternative to brands like Madewell or Everlane, focusing on stylish basics that are easy to mix and match. I’ve only bought one Free Assembly piece so far ([this peasant dress]( but I have my eye on a few others, like this [slip skirt]( and this [button-up blouse](. If you’ve been looking to freshen up your current wardrobe, it’s always nice to have a few options up your sleeve. Especially if those options are a lot more affordable than a lot of what else is out there. [See the Free Assembly line at Walmart](. REMEMBER WHEN The ‘70s Gym Uniform Strikes Back [An illustration of a vintage girl's gym uniform.]( I've always felt like I would like to meet the person responsible for the angular military-inspired rompers we were forced to wear as gym uniforms back in the ‘70s. (I’d just want to talk, really. Maybe throw a bit of light yelling and finger pointing in there, but nothing crazy.) The amount of mental and emotional scarring I have from being forced to wear these uniforms is considerable, and they’re definitely among the most mortifying things I can ever remember wearing. But the real kicker here? Plenty of people currently consider rompers like these to be quite stylish! But you know what they say—one woman’s traumatic junior high gym class flashback is another woman’s modern fashion statement. Please tell me I’m not the only one who endured this particular brand of public school humiliation? A FEW MORE THINGS... 🤣 LOL: If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. If you can’t stand the kitchen, you’ve been watching too much HGTV. Garden To-Dos: As we head toward fall, I'm consulting the [USU Extension's gardening checklist]( for August to make sure I’m on track. 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