Timers

Whether you’re getting ready to go out or working on a task or assignment, utilize the timer on your phone to help you keep track of your time! This not only makes sure you are doing this efficiently but it also gives you an end to something if you aren’t doing something fun or pleasant.

To-Do Lists

To-do lists are essential for time management. You can use it for any part of your life that needs organizing, and the best way to use it is to write everything down and then prioritize it based on importance and urgency.

Distractions

Distractions are the enemy of time management, so try to eliminate them as much as you can when you’re trying to get things done. This might mean putting a lock on social media, not listening to music, or whatever distracts you most.

The post How to Become Better at Time Management appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Glasses

Though it is definitely not a permanent fix, you can absolutely use gum as a way to keep your broken glasses just intact enough until you can get them repaired. Just put a really small piece of already chewed gum in the corner of the lens and it should stay pretty well for a short while.

Gardening

If you love using terracotta planting pots but accidentally got a crack in one, you can use gum to repair it! Just chew it for a good long while, and then spread it over the crack in the pot and it will be good as new.

Heartburn

Believe it or not, gum can actually help you if you have heartburn! At least if you are using mint gum. The peppermint in the gum will help you digest better, and since gum helps you produce more saliva, that will also help you get through a period of heartburn discomfort.

The post Gum is For More Than Just Chewing appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Batteries

For some reason, disposable batteries keep their charge longer if you put them in a cool dark place where the temperature is consistent. For this reason, the fridge is the perfect place to stick them, and gives you more incentive to buy in bulk knowing they’ll actually last!

Eye Cream

If you’re someone who is really on it about their face routine, you might want to start putting that eye cream of yours in the fridge! Not only does the cold help keep the lotion longer, but the coldness is always good for puffiness, which means when you put on that cold eye cream you’ll look even better!

Spices

A lot of people have a spice rack or even a spice drawer in their kitchens, but in reality, you should really be keeping them in the freezer! This makes the spices last a whole lot longer while maintaining their original flavors.

Butter

If you’re someone who doesn’t use butter on a regular basis, don’t keep it in the fridge! Throw it into the freezer and you’ll be able to keep it for 6-9 months!

The post Unusual Items that Last Longer in Your Fridge and Freezer! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Kitchen Tool

While it might be hard to imagine using an afro pick in the kitchen, it’s actually a lot more useful than you think. What you can do is stick the afro pick into a piece of fruit, a vegetable, or even a cut of meat and slice it up into perfectly even slices by cutting between the prongs. This is great if you don’t have the best knife skills, and especially if you have a child that wants to start helping you out in the kitchen! An afro pick with metal prongs is just the thing for the job.

Rugs

Rugs with fringe on the end are really cute, and can really jazz up space. However, once the fringes start to tangle or go in every direction, it’s hard to make them go back to the way they were. But, if you have an afro pick around, you don’t have to worry! All you have to do is comb the fringe as you would hair and they’ll be back to new in seconds.

The post You Can Use an Afro Pick For Much More Than Just Hair! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Baking

When it comes to baking, it’s especially important that you have an accurate reading of your oven’s temperature. If you have your oven on too high or too low without knowing it, your bakes can come out drastically different, even if you follow a recipe to the tee.

Consistency

Even if you set your oven to a certain temperature, there’s no telling whether it will stay there or not. Most ovens fluctuate in temperature throughout the cooking process without you even knowing, sometimes plus or minus 20 degrees! But by having an oven thermometer and checking it frequently, you’ll be good to go.

Zones

There are multiple zones within an oven that all hold different temperatures, so there’s no way to tell what your oven’s temperature actually is on the whole. So by placing your oven thermometer where you rack and the dish is, you’ll be able to get an accurate reading.

The post Why Everyone Should Own an Oven Thermometer appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

If you love to cook and want to take your food to the next level, learn to plate it like a pro with these tips.

Clockwork

A good tip if you’re just starting out and want a basic, but tried and tested formula for plating, the cloth method is it. Picture the face of a clock, and between the 3 and the 9 is where you should put your protein. From 9 to 12, you should put your starch, and 12 to 3 is where your vegetable should be. You can have these elements overlapping or not, but this should be a good start.

Colors

While a mono-toned plate can definitely make a statement, most of the time your food should be different in colors. This will make the dish more intruding, and usually more healthy. If you do feel like your plate has only one prominent color, add in colorful garnishes like herbs or bright vegetables.

Space

To make your plate look more like a piece of art, experiment with how you use the space of your plate. Think about ways you can put ingredients, even in small amounts, all over your plate, or at least in certain parts where there isn’t the main ingredient. This is the perfect job for sauces.

The post How to Plate Your Food like a Pro appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Mascara

Mascara is a product that dries out and is actually unsafe to have for a very long time, so you shouldn’t spend so much money on one. Buying a cheaper alternative will almost always give you the same effect, and will save you a lot of money.

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Lipstick

Most lipsticks are all made the same way, so going for the cheaper alternative is the better solution. You can also then buy more than one color instead of investing all your dough into just one.

Foundation

If you use foundation a lot, look for products that have more natural ingredients. That might not always be the most expensive designer brands, so do your research before! Even if the one for is more expensive, when you’re putting something directly on your face, it should be good for you.

The post What Makeup Should You Invest In? appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Juice

Adding some fresh citrus juice like orange juice can not only enhance the natural cranberry flavor but adding the juice will loosen up the sauce a bit make it less gelatinous.

Zest

If you really want to go over the top, zest a little lemon, lime, or orange peel into the sauce. It will give you lots of flavors because the essential oils are all in the peel, brightening your sauce without changing the texture if that’s how you like it.

Herbs

Adding fresh herbs to your canned sauce is another way to give it that fresh element. Good herbs to go for are ones like sage, rosemary, or thyme. These herbs play well with other holiday dishes and are probably being used already, so the sauce will fit right in on the table.

The post Don’t Just Serve Cranberry Sauce Out of the Can, Jazz it Up! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Timers

Whether you’re getting ready to go out or working on a task or assignment, utilize the timer on your phone to help you keep track of your time! This not only makes sure you are doing this efficiently but it also gives you an end to something if you aren’t doing something fun or pleasant.

To-Do Lists

To-do lists are essential for time management. You can use it for any part of your life that needs organizing, and the best way to use it is to write everything down and then prioritize it based on importance and urgency.

Distractions

Distractions are the enemy of time management, so try to eliminate them as much as you can when you’re trying to get things done. This might mean putting a lock on social media, not listening to music, or whatever distracts you most.

The post How to Become Better at Time Management appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Glasses

Though it is definitely not a permanent fix, you can absolutely use gum as a way to keep your broken glasses just intact enough until you can get them repaired. Just put a really small piece of already chewed gum in the corner of the lens and it should stay pretty well for a short while.

Gardening

If you love using terracotta planting pots but accidentally got a crack in one, you can use gum to repair it! Just chew it for a good long while, and then spread it over the crack in the pot and it will be good as new.

Heartburn

Believe it or not, gum can actually help you if you have heartburn! At least if you are using mint gum. The peppermint in the gum will help you digest better, and since gum helps you produce more saliva, that will also help you get through a period of heartburn discomfort.

The post Gum is For More Than Just Chewing appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Batteries

For some reason, disposable batteries keep their charge longer if you put them in a cool dark place where the temperature is consistent. For this reason, the fridge is the perfect place to stick them, and gives you more incentive to buy in bulk knowing they’ll actually last!

Eye Cream

If you’re someone who is really on it about their face routine, you might want to start putting that eye cream of yours in the fridge! Not only does the cold help keep the lotion longer, but the coldness is always good for puffiness, which means when you put on that cold eye cream you’ll look even better!

Spices

A lot of people have a spice rack or even a spice drawer in their kitchens, but in reality, you should really be keeping them in the freezer! This makes the spices last a whole lot longer while maintaining their original flavors.

Butter

If you’re someone who doesn’t use butter on a regular basis, don’t keep it in the fridge! Throw it into the freezer and you’ll be able to keep it for 6-9 months!

The post Unusual Items that Last Longer in Your Fridge and Freezer! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Kitchen Tool

While it might be hard to imagine using an afro pick in the kitchen, it’s actually a lot more useful than you think. What you can do is stick the afro pick into a piece of fruit, a vegetable, or even a cut of meat and slice it up into perfectly even slices by cutting between the prongs. This is great if you don’t have the best knife skills, and especially if you have a child that wants to start helping you out in the kitchen! An afro pick with metal prongs is just the thing for the job.

Rugs

Rugs with fringe on the end are really cute, and can really jazz up space. However, once the fringes start to tangle or go in every direction, it’s hard to make them go back to the way they were. But, if you have an afro pick around, you don’t have to worry! All you have to do is comb the fringe as you would hair and they’ll be back to new in seconds.

The post You Can Use an Afro Pick For Much More Than Just Hair! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Baking

When it comes to baking, it’s especially important that you have an accurate reading of your oven’s temperature. If you have your oven on too high or too low without knowing it, your bakes can come out drastically different, even if you follow a recipe to the tee.

Consistency

Even if you set your oven to a certain temperature, there’s no telling whether it will stay there or not. Most ovens fluctuate in temperature throughout the cooking process without you even knowing, sometimes plus or minus 20 degrees! But by having an oven thermometer and checking it frequently, you’ll be good to go.

Zones

There are multiple zones within an oven that all hold different temperatures, so there’s no way to tell what your oven’s temperature actually is on the whole. So by placing your oven thermometer where you rack and the dish is, you’ll be able to get an accurate reading.

The post Why Everyone Should Own an Oven Thermometer appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

If you love to cook and want to take your food to the next level, learn to plate it like a pro with these tips.

Clockwork

A good tip if you’re just starting out and want a basic, but tried and tested formula for plating, the cloth method is it. Picture the face of a clock, and between the 3 and the 9 is where you should put your protein. From 9 to 12, you should put your starch, and 12 to 3 is where your vegetable should be. You can have these elements overlapping or not, but this should be a good start.

Colors

While a mono-toned plate can definitely make a statement, most of the time your food should be different in colors. This will make the dish more intruding, and usually more healthy. If you do feel like your plate has only one prominent color, add in colorful garnishes like herbs or bright vegetables.

Space

To make your plate look more like a piece of art, experiment with how you use the space of your plate. Think about ways you can put ingredients, even in small amounts, all over your plate, or at least in certain parts where there isn’t the main ingredient. This is the perfect job for sauces.

The post How to Plate Your Food like a Pro appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Mascara

Mascara is a product that dries out and is actually unsafe to have for a very long time, so you shouldn’t spend so much money on one. Buying a cheaper alternative will almost always give you the same effect, and will save you a lot of money.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqebz7PHMy2/

Lipstick

Most lipsticks are all made the same way, so going for the cheaper alternative is the better solution. You can also then buy more than one color instead of investing all your dough into just one.

Foundation

If you use foundation a lot, look for products that have more natural ingredients. That might not always be the most expensive designer brands, so do your research before! Even if the one for is more expensive, when you’re putting something directly on your face, it should be good for you.

The post What Makeup Should You Invest In? appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Juice

Adding some fresh citrus juice like orange juice can not only enhance the natural cranberry flavor but adding the juice will loosen up the sauce a bit make it less gelatinous.

Zest

If you really want to go over the top, zest a little lemon, lime, or orange peel into the sauce. It will give you lots of flavors because the essential oils are all in the peel, brightening your sauce without changing the texture if that’s how you like it.

Herbs

Adding fresh herbs to your canned sauce is another way to give it that fresh element. Good herbs to go for are ones like sage, rosemary, or thyme. These herbs play well with other holiday dishes and are probably being used already, so the sauce will fit right in on the table.

The post Don’t Just Serve Cranberry Sauce Out of the Can, Jazz it Up! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.