5 Unexpected Ways To Use Your Home Appliances

Organization tips that will make laundry easier, the one thing you should always do before bed, and more. August 25, 2021 [View Online]( TOGETHER WITH [LMNT]( Good morning! Thinking outside of the box, even in small ways, can help you see other areas of your life in a whole new light. For instance, the unconventional uses for your home appliances in Today’s Good Thing can help you to see the untapped potential in other items around the house. Travel can also give you a fresh perspective, and who among us couldn’t use a vacation? Vote for your ideal vacation style in the latest Poll of the Week. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING 5 Unexpected Uses For Your Home Appliances [Photos of uses for home appliances and more.]( These surprising alternative uses will help you make the most of the tools and home appliances you already own. 1. Chop Herbs With A Pizza Cutter. You can use your pizza cutter to quickly chop or mince fresh herbs. It's a great alternative for those who aren't the most confident using a knife, especially since a pizza cutter keeps your fingers well away from the blade. 2. Microwave Citrus Before Juicing It. To get the most juice possible out of your fresh citrus, pop your lime, lemon, or orange into your microwave for about 10 seconds before cutting into it. The heat will soften the pith and make it much easier to squeeze all the juice out. 3. Prepare Toppings In A Coffee Grinder. A coffee grinder is the perfect tool for making powdered or crushed toppings. You can use it to chop nuts for sundaes, or to crush crackers for a casserole or graham crackers for a pie crust. Just load them into the grinder and pulse it a few times until they reach your desired consistency. 4. Steam Towels In A Rice Cooker. When you’re having a spa day at home, you can keep warm, steamed towels at the ready just like they do at your favorite spa. Saturate a few hand towels with warm water, roll them up, and place them in your rice cooker. Turn the rice cooker on and in a few minutes you'll have a stack of perfectly steamy towels. 5. Rinse Grains In A French Press. You can easily rinse all sorts of grains using a French press coffee maker. Just place your quinoa, rice, or other grains inside and pour in enough warm water to cover, then press the plunger down and pour out the water. It doesn't get much easier than that! [10 More Unexpected Uses For Home Appliances]( [10 More Unexpected Uses For Home Appliances]( Related • [11 Surprising Ways Your Microwave Is More Useful Than You Think]( • [10 Things You Need To Know About Your Dishwasher]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • From getting to know your spices to getting your security deposit back, these 9 hacks feel like cheat codes for real life. [Read more ➜]( • If you struggle with frequent heartburn, having a few effective natural remedies up your sleeve is bound to come in handy. [Read more ➜]( • Cooking pasta isn’t exactly rocket science, but you should at least be sure you’re not making these 7 common mistakes. [Read more ➜]( WASH IT WEDNESDAY 2 Tips For A More Organized Laundry Room [Photos of laundry room organization tips.]( Set yourself up for success with these simple laundry organization tips from OGT readers. As simple as it sounds, having an organized laundry room (or at least keeping yourself organized while you're doing laundry) can help you avoid a number of laundry mishaps. I've picked up some great laundry room organization tips from OGT readers over the years. Amanda H. stays organized with the help of a magnetic dry erase marker that she keeps on her washer. She uses it to make notes about items that are in the washer, like what shouldn't go in the dryer or stains that need to be double-checked. According to her, “It’s helped save several items from ruin.” Angela C. keeps her laundry room organized as a motivational tool. She says, “Keep your laundry area clean and organized, and [...] add some decorative touches or make your own cute labels if you make your own products. I find that this creates a more peaceful mood around doing [laundry], and I think I feel even more energized as a result.” Do you have any tips or pointers about either keeping your laundry room organized or keeping yourself organized? Reply to this email and tell me all about them—I’ll share more of them here in this segment in the future! TOGETHER WITH LMNT Rehydrate With More Electrolytes, Not More Sugar [Photo of LMNT electrolyte drink mixes.]( Not all electrolyte mixes are created equal, especially the ones that ignore your diet. When you're on a low-carb diet like keto or paleo, it's important to make sure you're getting the other nutrients you need while cutting back on carbs. For instance, sodium plays a vital role in regulating nerve and muscle function, but many people who eat low-carb don't get nearly enough in their diets. 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According to dermatologists, one of the worst things you can do for your skin is hop into bed at night without removing your makeup first. Not only can the makeup and bacteria on your skin lead to clogged pores and blemishes, but you'll also leave all that stuff on your pillow case where it can transfer right back onto your skin. If you have a hard time remembering to wash your face at night (or struggle to find the motivation), try bundling it with another bedtime routine, like brushing your teeth. Having a nightly routine that includes removing your makeup will make it much harder to forget. And after those utterly exhausted nights when you do happen to drift off before removing your makeup, just make sure to swap your pillowcase out for a clean one before hitting the hay again! JILLEE'S PICK A Lazy Susan With 2 Tiers? That’s Crazy [Photos of crazy Susans.]( You’ve heard of lazy Susan, but have you heard of her close relative crazy Susan? While both are turntables that rotate 360°, the [YouCopia 2-Tier Crazy Susan]( has two height-adjustable tiers and comes with removable bins you can use to corral smaller items. Whether you're organizing your fridge, pantry, or countertop, a crazy Susan can keep things tidy and make it easier to grab exactly what you need. You can store a surprising amount of stuff on it, and there are several different ways to configure it depending on where you'll be using it. While the bins are meant to be used on the top tier, the bottom tier does have a raised lip around the edge that helps prevent things from falling off of it. From snacks to craft supplies, and toiletries to medications, the possibilities for what you could store on it are virtually limitless. [See the YouCopia 2-Tier Crazy Susan on Amazon](. POLL OF THE WEEK Vacation Evaluation Q: You’re given four vacation options—which one do you choose? (Click one of the options below to submit your response.) 1. 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