Everyday Tips for Simplifying Your Life

Life is hard. So why work harder than you need to? Here a few household tips that are perfect for simplifying your life.

1. The Drip Snagger from Current. Simply purchase and hook the Drip Snagger over the spigot of your coffee urn or drink dispenser to keep drips off the table or floor. Or be inventive and make your own using an empty 2 Liter soda bottle. 

2. Use a magnet to keep your tweezers easy to find. Simply place the magnet inside of your medicine cabinet and attach the tweezers so they're always within easy reach. (Source: Real Simple)

3. Use an empty lotion bottle to make a cell phone caddy. A few simple cuts and voila! You have a handy place to store your phone while it's charging. You can find the tutorial at Apartment Therapy.

4. Make hulling strawberries a snap by simply poking them with a drinking straw. (Source: New Nostalgia)

5. Thumbtack a tissue box inside of your cabinet door for easy storage of plastic grocery bags. (Source: The Family Handyman)

6. Use a seam ripper to clean hair and other debris from the roller of your vacuum cleaner. (Source: Real Simple)

For more great tips like these, check out my board, Tips for making life easier, on Pinterest. Also, be sure to comment with your favorite tip that you've found helps you with day to day chores.