Magnet as a Tweezer Holder
Stick one of those basic black round magnets in your medicine cabinet (it's almost certainly metal, so it'll stick perfectly) and then keep your tweezers on it—you'll never spend five minutes hunting for them again when you just wanted to pluck one errant eyebrow hair.
Tongs to Squeeze Lemons
We learned this one from Martha Stewart. Just squeeze a lemon (or other citrus) between the arms of kitchen tongs and watch the juice come out, pulp-free. Remember this one for the upcoming lemonade summer season.
Matchbox Sewing Kit
Use a little matchbox to store needle, thread and buttons, and you're ready for any wardrobe malfunction.
Tissue Box for Plastic Bags
The cabinet under my sink is overflowing with plastic grocery bags. Tuck them into a tissue box and they'll be less of a mess and you can easily remove one at a time. Totally genius, right?
Paper Towel Rack Bracelet Storage
Bracelets are just big enough to be a problem (unlike tiny earrings) and small enough to not work with a necklace holder. Bring in that paper towel holder and, voila, all stacked and ready to go.
Shower Cap Shoe Saver
Want to keep your shoes from getting the rest of your suitcase contents dirty? Slip a shower cap over them to keep your shirts sparkling clean. Plus, now you'll know what to do with the free ones you're always getting at hotels!
Post-It Notes for Keyboard Cleaning
If your keyboard is anything like mine (e.g. filthy), a post-it note can have you looking better in moments. Just run the sticky edge between the keys and it'll pick up all the crumbs, lint and dust that are hiding there.
Nail Polish as Glasses Screw Protector
Loose screw in your glasses? Twist it tight and then seal in place with a dab of clear nail polish.
Staple Remover as a Key Ring Opener
I break a nail every single time I try to add or remove a key from my key ring. Ugh! Pop that ring open with a staple remover, slide your key off or on, and keep your manicure intact.
Drinking Straw Jewelry Organizer
If your necklaces are constantly becoming hopelessly tangled up, thread them through a drinking straw and, voila! No more tangles or broken necklaces.
The Ultimate Plastic Toy Washer
Got a million filthy Legos or other plastic toys? Toss them in your mesh delicates bag and stick them in the washer—they'll come out sparkling clean.
Newspaper Window Cleaning
Who knew that newsprint worked so well on windows? They'll be sparkling clean in no time!
Paper Clips to Save the End of Your Tape
I have probably lost hours of my life trying to find the end of the duct tape or the packing tape. When you're done, just stick a paper clip to the open edge and next time you won't spend five minutes trying to locate and then unpeel that sneaky edge.
Bottles to Save Floppy Boots
It's so frustrating when you invest in a pair of great boots and then they get bent out of shape by the shafts flopping over. Stick an empty (or full!) wine bottle in them and they'll keep their shape beautifully.
Frying Pan Meat Mallet
If you cook a lot of meat, you know that you want to tenderize it and get it even by pounding it with a meat mallet. If you don't want yet another kitchen tool, try using a small frying pan instead. Bingo!
Peel Chocolate With a Potato Peeler
Want those smooth curls of chocolate to decorate a cake, top a cupcake or sprinkle in your cocoa? Use your regular vegetable peeler and your dishes will look gourmet in 30 seconds flat.
Coffee Filter Screen Cleaner
Because filters are lint-free, they are the perfect tool for wiping away the filth on your computer or TV screen. Or go crazy and wash your windows and mirrors with them, too.
Floss Cake Cutter
That birthday cake looks amazing. Until you try to cut into it and the knife is pulling up every moist crumb and smooth layer of frosting. Try slicing with a piece of floss instead. This works like a charm for soft cheeses like brie, too!
Cheese Grater Spray
Every chef swears you should never buy pre-grated cheese because it doesn't melt as well or taste as good, but there's nothing worse than trying to scrub bits of cheese of that box grater interior. Give your grater a quick spray with cooking spray (inside and out!) before you grate and the cheese won't stick nearly as much (and what does will come right off with a quick rinse).
Coffee Mug Phone Speakers
Listening to the latest episode of "Serial" while you make dinner and can't hear every other word? Stick your phone in an (empty) mug and let it amplify the speakers so you don't miss a thing.
