These 6 Streaming Services Deliver The Best Value

PLUS: The best sheets for easier bed-making, a simple way to stock up on breakfasts, and more. PLUS: The best sheets for easier bed-making, a simple way to stock up on breakfasts, and more. July 28, 2022 [View Online]( Good morning! Cutting cable in favor of streaming can be a smart way to save money, but how do you know which ones are worthwhile? In Today’s Good Thing, I’ve done the legwork for you by creating a guide to the 6 streaming services that offer the most bang for your buck. And in a new Swap That For This, find out what you can swap in your bathroom to make scrubbing the toilet a lot less icky. (Scrubbing the toilet will always be a little icky, but I’m wary of appearing ungracious for indoor plumbing—that’s just asking for trouble!) Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING These 6 Streaming Services Deliver The Best Value [Photos of Jillee watching TV.]( This guide will help you figure out which streaming services are worth your money, and which aren’t. With more and more people ditching cable and satellite TV for the savings of streaming services, you may be wondering which ones are right for you. Or you might be wondering how you’re supposed to choose, because it seems like new ones are launching all the time! It’s certainly enough to make your head spin. But you don't have to survey the streaming landscape on your own, because I’ve put together a helpful guide with the answers you’re looking for. I started by finding out the basics—what the major streaming services offer, what their plans cost, whether they show ads, etc. The answers to these questions are important when you’re determining whether a service will deliver value for your hard-earned money. Once I had all the facts, I narrowed the field down to 6 top streaming services that provide good value overall, and great value for the right type of customer. (Personal preference is always a factor with TV and movies, but that’s why I’m highlighting several options instead of just one!) Get the scoop on my top 6 streaming services at the link below. There’s also a tip you can use to find out which streaming service has your favorite shows and movies—you won’t want to miss it! [These 6 Streaming Services Deliver The Best Value ➜]( Related • [Everything You Need To Know About Streaming Video To Your TV]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • If your little ones’ stuffed animals are looking (or smelling) less than clean, here’s the scoop on washing them safely. [Read more ➜]( • With soothing aloe vera and essential oils, this DIY sunburn spray delivers fast relief you can apply with ease. [Read more ➜]( • The best reason to make your own raisins at home? Their flavor and texture beats the store-bought kind, hands down. [Read more ➜]( WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? Make And Freeze Extra Pancakes [A photo of frozen pancakes.]( Here's a simple way to build up a stock of quick and easy breakfasts with very little effort. The next time you go to the trouble of making pancakes or waffles for breakfast, make a few more than you need (or cook the remaining batter after everyone has eaten). Put the extra pancakes in a ziplock freezer bag and freeze them. The next time you're in a hurry or just want an easy breakfast, pull a couple of frozen pancakes out and reheat them in your toaster. You'll be digging into a plate of hot pancakes in no time! I’m always looking for ways to make the most of my time in the kitchen, so this is a no-brainer. Give it a try and stock your freezer with easy breakfasts without spending a lot of time or effort doing it. SWAP THAT 🔄 FOR THIS Grossed Out By Your Toilet Brush? Consider Silicone [Photos of Jillee holding toilet brushes.]( Most of us try not to look too closely at our toilet brushes, but this one has nothing to hide. When it comes to cleaning toilet bowls, a standard bristled toilet brush does a passable job. But their shape isn’t very conducive to scrubbing under the rim, and all its nooks and crannies make it a perfect place for bacteria to thrive. Whether you are underwhelmed by your toilet brush or just grossed out by it, you may want to consider switching to a [silicone toilet brush like this one]( from Joseph Joseph. It has several smartly designed features, including a scrubby upper edge that has no trouble getting under the rim. The silicone “bristles” aren’t densely clustered like they are on other toilet brushes, so bacteria have nowhere to hide. There’s also nowhere for water to hide, meaning it won’t drip all over your bathroom floor. If you need a new toilet brush, this one deserves consideration! JILLEE'S PICK The Patterns Of Pippa Shaw [An image of 4 different patterns by Pippa Shaw.]( I’ve already featured at least one pattern artist in this segment that I can remember, but I’ve got another great one to spotlight today: Pippa Shaw ([@pippa.shaw](). Her bright, eye-catching patterns are the sort of thing you want to see all over your house, and she offers plenty of ways to make that desire a reality. On the Shop page of her website, she has links to art prints on Fy!, decor and cards on Minted, phone cases on CaseApp, wallpaper and home decor fabrics on Spoonflower, and more. Like I said, you could easily cover your whole house in Pippa Shaw patterns! You can peruse her portfolio on her website, [PippaShaw.com](. (I’ve found it to be a great source for new phone backgrounds!) YOUR ONE GOOD THING Make Your Bed Easily With Striped Sheets Melody A. from Ottawa, Ontario has a great tip for simplifying bed-making: "I used to struggle making the double beds in the house, and inevitably it would take two tries to put the fitted sheet on the correct way. Then it occurred to me that I did not have that same trouble with a set of striped sheets, so now I only buy striped sheets. I always know which way to put them on the mattress because the stripes run from top to bottom along the long sides of the bed." Thanks for sharing with us, Melody, and I feel your pain! We have a king bed that's almost (but not quite) perfectly square, so I’ve put the fitted sheet on it the wrong way on more than one occasion. I usually stand around for a while wondering if I somehow shrank it in the wash before realizing I just put it on wrong. But I love the simplicity of the solution you’ve come up with. It has me rethinking my devotion to white linens, because I could see the stripes making the bed-making process a lot simpler for me! 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! A FEW MORE THINGS... Two For One: Today is National Chili Dog Day, celebrating a food that, like America itself, was a product of international influences piled together into something new. Chili dogs are more filling than a hot dog, more portable than chili, and a perfect compromise between the two. If you have hot dogs on hand, make [this super simple chili]( and dig into a chili dog to celebrate! On This Day: In 1939, the now-famous [Sutton Hoo helmet]( was discovered in 500+ pieces during the excavation of a ship-burial near Woodbridge in Suffolk, England. 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