I’ve shown you guys this Cupcake Courier before. It’s been awhile, but I still love it and I wanted to show you a couple more ways you can enjoy it.
First and foremost, it carries cupcakes.
It can hold 36 cupcakes. Or 24 or 12 or any amount in between. Just remove the stackable trays to suit your need.
Perfect for larger batches of cupcakes or taking them to a holiday party or get together.
And if you remove all three trays…
Then you can use it for cakes. And pretty big ones, too.
But here is the best part. The real reason I have fallen deeper in love with this carrier. It allows me to do much more when it comes to carrying my baked goods.
I am talking specifically about cake pops here. Yep, because the courier is so tall, it triples as a handy dandy cake pop courier, too.
It serves multiple purposes. One… it simply allows you to store them upright without having to wrap them in treat bags.
And two… it allows you to carry them more easily to happy recipients. With or without treat bags.
Here … let me show you what I mean.
Tah dah. Perfectly protected pops. Of course you’ll have to imagine them made for full effect. I just used sticks and styrofoam to illustrate the idea.
If you use 6-inch paper lollipop sticks (8-inch sticks would be too tall) and some styrofoam, it will fit just fine in the base of the courier.
Styrofoam blocks come in many sizes and one of the common sizes is 4 x 12 x 2 inches high. Grab two of them and place them side by side on the base and then make 12 holes in each block. You can then easily carry 24 cake pops. And if you can’t find the styrofoam in that size, then cut down a larger piece of styrofoam to 8 X 12.
Either way it’s a great way to get more out of an already handy product. You can find them on amazon.com.
Hope that helps all you guys that are cake popping and cupcake making… and of course, carrying.
And to celebrate finding ways to do more with less, here’s a fun giveaway.
- This giveaway starts November 15 and goes until November 29, 2010. Time’s Up! Winner Announced below.
- To be entered in the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and describe something you’ve found to be more productive or some way you do more with less. That’s it.
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And thank you everyone for so many great ideas to do more with less. You guys are really resourceful. I’m impressed.
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I’ve been using my bread maker more and more, and there are so many recipes I can use that are better for my family. I just throw the ingredients in there and push the dough button, and I’m all set. It’s so much better than hand-kneading.
I cut down costs by making anything I can from scratch, Mayo,bbq sauce, shampoo and even sewing my babies own clothes.
I started using non-slip shelf liner (you know the rubber-like lattice stuff that comes in a roll?) to put underneath cake boards and sheets of cupcakes to keep them from sliding around when I’m transporting them in my car. Works great, but doesn’t quite do the trick with cake pops!
I’ve found that my floppy rubber spatula is perfect for my 8 month old to teethe on…does that count? :)
Love it! Perfect sized and I love the high top. Oh, and I’m doing “more with less” with chocolate and candy melts thanks to you! :) I’ve found so many uses for them, including cake pops, tasty confectionery embellishments, and homemade candies. Yum!
I don’t wear eye makeup enough to buy official remover, so I just use my contact lens solution and a q-tip. Makes it easier to pack for trips too!
my iPhone….I use it for EVERYTHING! More than i ever thought I would. :)
I have found making rice krispy treats in the microwave is a real time-saver and makes no difference in the final product. I only use the stove if I brown the butter first (it does make them extra yummy) and add some sea salt. Another quick addition to RKT is to add some melted white chocolate chips and dried cherries to the mixture, then drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate on top. YUM!
I’ve found that the best way for me to be productive is to limit my time on the internet, namely Facebook and Gchat. Sometimes it’s harder to do that, so I try to reward myself. After I’ve accomplished one task then I give myself a a small 10 minute break before getting back to work.
I bake cookies, cupcakes, etc. for my boyfriend… and then bring the extras to work, my friends, my family :) This way, nothing goes to waste.
I have learned with traveling to have a small bag with all the bathroom things in and keep it always packed then I can just grab it and go with the clothes I need. When I come home I make sure there is still plenty of everything so I don’t have to worry with my next rip.
Lists! It feels oh-so good to cross things off of my list. Therefore, I do more!
I plan out my meals for the week in advance. I make one or two weeknight meals on Sunday. It makes my week much more productive and less hectic!
Moving from a three bedroom duplex in Ohio to a ‘two’ bedroom apartment in Brooklyn forced me to re-evaluate pretty much everything I own. “Have I used it in the last six months?” Is a pretty good way of determining whether or not you need something.
P.S. I love this carrier!
To be more productive I bring my knitting along while riding in the car. You’d be amazed how much you can get done in a short car ride!
I am more productive when I plan ahead.
I really tought you were giving away the cupcake courier, that would be great, since carrying bakegoods is so dificult…
Anyway…Instead of getting rid of old toothbrushes, I use them to clean tough spots, like the corners of the bathtub
To be more productive, I crank up my music. Whether at work or at home, if I start feeling like I’m in a lull, I pull up some music that I know will get me going!
Also, I use my kitchen timer when I’m getting ready. Time would always escape me before and I would be amazed how late I was running. Using a timer sounds dorky, but it keeps me in line!
I sometimes use facial wipes before cleansing my face, and when I’m done, I fold it and use the clean side to do a quick wipe around the bathroom sink. Picks up any makeup splashes, dust, etc :)
Being an elementary teacher, I have to really make supplies last! You know how white crayons are always the last to be used? And how nobody wants to pick black when construction paper is being passed out? I have found that my first graders love how cool white crayons look on scraps of black construction paper. Now we use these two “leftovers” to practice writing our spelling words! :)
I have three tools I can’t live without anymore. My exacto knife, my kitchen aid mixer, and my kitchen scale.
I use grocery bags as trash bags for my smaller trash cans. I also use them as a liner in my bowl when cooking so all my trash goes in there and can be tied up to conceal all those smells. But i love that travel tray. I have also used old ornament boxes as cupcake carriers.
I get more done if I have a list. I write out my menu for the week and make a list of groceries around that menu. Writing stuff down makes me more productive!
I find that making bulk meals on Sunday, single portioning them, and vacuum sealing them help me keep from cooking burnout and be more productive. If I’m lucky I can make enough meals each week to store for a month.
I’m only productive if I’ve got hundreds of sticky notes, lists, and calendars to tell me what I need to get done and in what order to do it. It’s a little sad-I have a calendar on my computer, 2 on my desk, a day by day planner, lists on my phone, and sticky notes everywhere. Maybe I have a memory problem? lol oh and I’ve always got something written on my hand. Theres just so much going on in college-and so much to do!
I cut coupons and get way more food for so much less money.
I use double-sided tape for everything! It’s not wet like glue nor visible like tape — so useful (:
Half-pint wide mouth canning jars…I use them for everything. Leftovers, taking my lunch to work, baby/kid food/snacks, freezing berries, crafts…everything.
For me to be productive I have to have an organized kitchen, cupboards, pantry… I love the idea of the cupcake carrier. Three layers to carry cupcakes, and then the wonderful way to carry more Cake Pops!!!
Used dryer sheets to pick up hair in the bathroom. Works every time!
I let the kids make all our holiday decorations, everything from ornaments to cards to garlands. Homemade is cooler anyway!
I’m notorious for organizing any and everything with ziploc bags. They’re cheap, clear so you can see whats in em, and they don’t take up space. Best way to store my make up, hair clips, office supplies…and food of course!
I’ve recently made a meal board from an old cork board and that has made my meal planning so much easier and now the kids can go look and see what we’re having for dinner instead of asking me a million times. (down side I get to hear the complaining for Friday’s meal starting Monday.)
I cloth-diaper. That way, I only buy 20 diapers, and use them over and over and over…
I take the time to enjoy family time with my husband and son. I set a goal to leave paperwork at work 4 out of 5 nights a week and not do any work around the house until after 8 pm. While I am not necessarily more productive at home, I feel like more of a mom and a good wife. :) (It has made me more productive at work, however.)
I bike to work instead of driving or carpooling. It gives me time to get some kind of a workout that I otherwise wouldn’t get!
i do more by saying less…. if you know what i mean =)
my late grandfathers knife, i kept it for sentimental reasons but have found myself using it for many different things that big giant knife works wonders :)
The best way I’ve learned to do more with less is to figure out the best types of meals that will last for a couple days w/left overs. I’m a busy college student so I rarely have extra time during the week to cook dinner(which I miss!!)-and dining halls are no fun. So on sundays and wednesdays I just cook meals like spaghetti or quick cheap meals that make multiple servings, and just have leftovers throughout the week. Home cooked meals and still time to study ;-) it’s perfect
I’ve become very fond of using my pizza slicer for extra little jobs. Just recently, I used it to turn one large pie crust into a dozen miniature pie crusts.
I find I’m more productive the less stuff I have. i simply try not to bring too much into my house and try to get rid of/give away what I don’t need.
One way I do more with less is to use a cake mix. :)
I clean almost everything with baking soda and/or vinegar! Cheap, easy, and good for you!
In our family of seven trying to keep the schedules straight can be a bit of a chore. However, I have a great dry-erase calendar and we color code entries so everyone can see at a glance what is going on for the day, week, and month. This is a sanity saver!
LEMONS! so good for so many things, more specifically lemon rind in water heated in the microwave to eliminate odours in the room! :)
I use a over the door shoe holder to store all of my computer/cell phone stuff.
I shop for groceries no more than once a week. That has saved me time and money as well as forced me to use the ton of food already in my pantry and freezer.
Music is definitely what gets me going! If I have some particularly horrible task I’ll play cheerful Disney music in the background!
I am most productive in the mornings — I get up early and get dinner going in the crock pot or prepped so hubby can just pop it into the oven when he gets home and add some side dishes.
I am also productive if I make our menu ahead of time know what baking project that I want to do for the week.
I try to up-cycle and reuse as much as I can. I like to find old clothes to make new things out of. When I sew, whether it is with old or new fabric, I save all the scraps because they work well as stuffing for other things. You never know when the tiny piece of flowery fabric may come in handy for something either. :-)
One thing that makes me more productive in the kitchen is if I wash the dishes as I go. Unfortunately, I have no dish washer.
I have grown to love to cut coupons. I get a few different newspapers so I can have multiple copies of them. It works best for me to have a ziplock for foods, cleaning supplies, ect and organize my coupons that way. I also love being able to upload coupons onto my grocery store discount card so all I have to do is scan it!
My kitchen. We’ve been in our new house since August, but I still don’t have many pots and pans, let alone sheet pans. So whatever I undertake is a definite “more with less” situation. I bake cookies with one cookie sheet – the same cookie sheet I cook hamburgers on (no broil pan). Everything in my kitchen has more than one use. My one casserole dish? I make one heck of a roast chicken in it when there’s not a baked spaghetti.
It’s definitely a learning experience!
A good old ziplock bag & a pair of scissors. How else would I have countless decorating “tips” for a tiny, tiny portion of the price?!
I make my own laundry detergent, all purpose spray, glass cleaner, etc and use a lot of coupons strategically! Always looking for ways to save money. I really love the cupcake carrier. Amazing! I think it will go on my wish list!
I’m planning my own wedding, and I found it much easier (and less stressful) to delegate out tasks that need to be done to family members. Things get done a lot faster and I can just cross them off my list! Love it!!
I love to listen to classical music to get me focused and calm! It works every time!
Dryer sheets. I use as a scubber for the tub or floor. Instead of using brush or rough metal scrubbers
Hahaha! This cupcake thingy is awesome for me- I am a simplicity kinds girl. My easy way it getting a small cardboard box to carry my cakes and cupcakes to and fro- no wonder people seem skeptical to try them! Also, I am a backpacker, meaning, I carry all my kids items (including the baby’s) in a throw-on-my-back-so-my-hands-are-free kinds mom!
I use white toothpaste to clean my silver jewelry, takes the tarnish right off!! Should try it on my silver silverware!
My GPS unit, a tiny Garmin Nuvi has changed my life. I think it is the one electronic item (besides my cell phone) that I use almost every single day.
my laser color printer has been so helpful and its fun finding all the great printables out there.
Of all things, I’ve been wanting a cake tester for the past few years because I hate using toothpicks. I finally decided I was going to buy one, but then I was flabbergasted at how much a skinny little stick of metal could cost. I perused Amazon for an hour before I realized that I had bbq skewers in my kitchen drawer that would do the job just fine. One less item to buy and store – that’s my latest getting by with less story.
One word: Grandma. I find the help every once in a while completely invaluable. Free child care from a woman who adores my little girl and who I can trust. She takes Millie for a couple of hours and I can virtually get my entire house clean without a toddler grabbing at my legs. What would we do without grandparents?
I have found a clothes basket works great for picking fresh fruit from our trees instead of a bucket. They get too deep in a bucket and bruise, in a clothes basket their is holes in the side for air and it is easy to carry in one load.
When I’m close to a deadline…I’m a procrastinator, but it works for me!
I like to use a pastry cutter to mash potatoes.
to do lists always work for me :)
I have four kids and each one has “their” color for everything! Cups, plates, towels, washcloths, etc., this way they never fight over their belongings…plus they can’t lie and say that their dirty dish or towel is someones else’s!
I am most productive if I blast the radio and get in the zone.
Do love the carrier. I’ve made more with less grocery shopping by playing “Chopped” with my boyfriend. We compete with random ingredients to see who can make the best dish!
Well, just realized what will make my husband more productive – if he has ready made healthy food around, he’ll spend more time on his at-home biz than rummaging through the kitchen (honestly he’ll do it it for hours!) So now I have cut up veggies, cooked brown rice and beans and polenta at the ready, and chocolate for myself :)
Parchment paper. I use it to line everything. Clean up is so much easier.
I use a planner to write down assignments I have due for classes and other things I need to get accomplished. It helps me keep track of my busy schedule :)
I have found that the homeade toys I make the kids, they enjoy way more than the expensive ones bought in the store:)
My planner. It’s equivalent to my brain… I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t write everything down in there.
of course it goes without saying that if you have small children at home the pill box would not be a good idea.
I have a weekly pill box that I use in my purse- I can put a different type of pill in each one- monday- ibuprofen, tuesday- antacid, wednesday- vitamin– of course you can use it for small earrings and various objects.
I also text myself a grocery list so I do not forget things at the store.
I produced twins; that pretty productive, right?
Living in a small apartment we have to buy things with multiple uses. The carrier is on my Xmas list! Thank you Bakerella
I love re-purposing a lot of common household items. Cookie cutters become sandwich cutters, the waffle iron become a sandwich press, and the egg carton is used for what ever crafty idea my kids think of!
I find that I am most productive under stress. Which stresses me out more! Too bad for me I guess ha! :)
I love to organize winter clothes, art supplies, and different items in different plastic tubs/bins/baskets/containers….
My husband says, “Enough with the containers!”
I say, “You can never have enough of them!”
If i need to cleant the house in just a few minutes before an unexpectant guest arrives, i just grab my laundry basket and throw all the loose things that are out of there place in it and then put the basket on the washer. it is out of sight and the house looks neatQ!
I use to-do lists to keep organized. It helps to keep me on task and not waste time. So I wind up doing more with my time.
I need to do it more though lol!
I’m a home school mom of 6, and recently started a business from home. I peddle my wares on etsy.com and would highly recommend it to other moms who want to make some money while taking care of the kiddos!
I used to buy books all the time. Now I order online from the library. Fiction goes back, but if I like a cookbook a lot ( like yours!) i buy it and keep it! Try before you buy!
I’m most productive when I’m putting FIRST things FIRST! I can usually get done what I need to to I’m getting what I need done!
When I have to do tasks that I don’t want to takes me forever! But if I get done what I need to FIRST I have more time for other things!
Love the Christmas Cake Pops!
hi bakerella,
i do more with less by reusing paper sample books my husband (a graphic designer) gets from work. i make cards with them :D it’s so fun and FREE!
thanks for the cheer you share on your blog <3
joanna
I read as I blow dry my hair.
I try to plan every meal so I have a definitive grocery list, and I’m not just splurge-buying. Saves trips to the grocery store.
My food processor is such a time saver! I use it for practically everything – mixing, slicing, shredding, pureeing. I don’t know how I ever cooked without it!
I keep a lingere bag just for my babies socks, those tiny suckers disappear fast if they’re not zipped up through the washer and dryer!
My pizza cutter isn’t just for pizza. It works with anything that needs to be cut: sandwitches, rice krispy treats, brownies, etc….
I’m a teacher and I have found that purchasing an iPad and using it in my classroom is much more efficient than borrowing videos groom the library! As long as i prescreen the video, I can use youtube for almost any media that I need
The best way for me to be productive is to make sure that my children are sleeping. All of my best work is done after 8pm. :)
I just discovered that you can use wrapping paper that was on your gifts as thank you cards. I think it is awesome!
I use a flower nail instead of a heating core when baking larger sized cakes.
Q-tips. I use them for everything. Their intended purpose, of course, but also cleaning the keyboard, fine details on cakes, cleaning the coffee maker…
I use fishing tackle boxes to organize earrings!
I pick out my babies’ clothes for the whole week on Sunday afternoons . . . no thinking required early on weekday mornings
I have found Windows Phone 7 to be quite productive, actually. It is said that you can get things done 20% faster on Windows Phone 7 than on other smartphones.
I WANT A WINDOWS PHONE 7!!!!!
thanks bakerella!
I guess I’m not sure what I am suppose to write in here. So I am just going to say that more with less is like my dog, Satchmo, who is a pug and with a pug you get a lot in a little body.
I find that using all of the great food blogs (BAKERELLA!!!) for inspiration and new recipes is a very productive way to spend an afternoon. I have a very happy, if somewhat heavier, family that is glad I surf around for new recipes :-)
The only thing I can think of to save time us using the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Mop to clean out the bathtub. Quick, easy & chemical free:)
I have an under the bed storage bin that i save all gift bags that were given to me.i figure that other people spend good money buying them and its a shame to throw them away after one use. I have all kinds…birthday, anniversary, baby shower, wedding. I havent bought a gift bag in years!
I love to re-purpose miscellaneous boxes and packaging for storage and organization. :)
SUCH A COOL GIVEAWAY!!! LOve it! the phone looks so awesome! hmmmm creative uses for things? Not original but I use toothpicks to clean out the tiny little holes in sippy cups (I have a two year old) and most of the time those little crevices get ignored!
I’m most productive when my three year old is at Grandma’s house and I can get through my to-do list uninterrupted!
I limit myself on the computer. I find more time to do many many things.
I use the “apple core machine” (that is what my 3 year old calls it) almost everyday for lot of things! Thanks for this chance.
Mindy
One thing that I have started doing is shopping at Aldi. I save so much money (about 50% of what I would spend at Walmart), and am in and out in a flash. Plus, I don’t mind bagging my own groceries — it’s fun!
Create context-based todo lists — that way when you are at your computer, your todo list only for things that you can do on your computer — not things you need to do in your yard or errands you need to do. a la GTD.
Actually, I’m really productive when I’m sleeping – I worry less about what I need to do with work, children, and life in general!
I use my mini food processor to make all sorts of things – pie crust, crumb topping, blended soup, whipped cream, salad dressing, grated cheese, applesauce, baby food, you name it. I desperately need to invest in a larger one, but I will later, when the budget is a little more forgiving :)
I put some music on from my ipod and it makes washing the dishes go by faster. After 2-3 songs, I am done!
It is amazing what getting up early does for my productivity! Amazing, I tell you!
I am a chronic procrastinator, which is an awful thing to try and overcome. However, I’ve been able to come up with a system of not only making a couple to-do lists, but deciding on rewards for myself when I complete a task. Once I write my term paper that’s due in a week, I will reward myself with a new book I’ve been dying to read, for example! It’s still hard to be disciplined, but it definitely helps my productivity.
I do my best work under pressure. So I procrastinate…but I always get it done and I think my work turns out better as a result!
I have stockpiled alot of baking stuff so I am going to clean out my pantry and give baked goods for Christmas presents this year. I did cake balls last year and they were a big hit so that will probaby be top of the list again this year. Yum!!
I find that if I make a dinner for the week list (on one sheet of paper) with what I need to make what, I have my list in hand and my grocery budget stays tight. We always have a pizza back up. But making that list makes me productive to make dinner!
My way of being more productive is that I can now clean when my son is awake. (It used to be a naptime-only event.) He is getting older, so now I’ve made cleaning a game that he can “help” me with. (“Can you fit all your toys in this tub? Betcha can’t!”) :)
my silicone 8 inch pan is great for making tofee. doesnt stick and can be popped right out when hard. Great use for a pan made for baking!
Toothpaste! It can be used to clean sterling silver anything!
Find that it is much easier to trade items for things you need done than to pay to have someone do them!! Trading services, or doing something for the person in lieu of payment. Never hurts to ask, and I get yes answers more times than not.
I save peanut butter jars for storing leftover frosting, royal icing, batters et al. They’re air tight and you don’t need to worry about the lid popping off like some old containers, especially if it’s a color that will stain good storage containers. (also good for freezing cookie dough!)
My sheet pans…I use them for everything from cookies to bars to roasting veggies.
I grow most of my own produce, and then can & freeze. Love it! Saves a lot of grocery money.
My iPod! Can’t live without it. Use it for work, grocery lists, weather, email and everything else my little heart desires;)
One thing I’m learning the hard way in my jr year of college is that I shouldn’t be afraid to hire a tutor to understand a subject. It helps balance the course load and gives me more time to spend on my children. Instead of staring aimlessly at the book for hours hoping the information would be absorb through osmosis.
I use my kitchen tools to be more productive. Use the food processor and stand mixer which allows me to do other things while those are working. I can cook dinner and work on dessert all at the same time. As a mom of 2, multitasking is a necessity in my world.
I make a two week meal plan and make a list of everything I need for those meals. When I go to the grocrey store, I only get that stuff that is on my list and nothing else. Our grocery bill is a lot less because we cut down on “impulse” buying!
I always make a list before grocery shopping and I stick to it! I also try to make at least 3 meals a week using things that we already have in the pantry and freezer. This helps us eliminate waste, spend less at the grocery store, and sometimes forces us to be creative with our menu for the week.
I use my egg slicer to slice olives!
Making lists makes me more productive! Plus it makes you feel really great when it comes time to start crossing things off!!
We’d be lost in our house without lingerie wash bags. You know, those mesh zipper bags to wash your delicates in? I buy them in every size imaginable and they hold all of my kids toys and puzzle pieces. They are inexpensive and I find that they store much easier than plastic bins.
I have eliminated all “one-use” specialty electronics from my kitchen. You know the type–things usually given as holiday gifts by well-meaning in-laws, like S’mores makers and sandwich grills. If it can’t be used regularly, it’s gone!
i set a timer if r i am doing a chore i don’t like or dread doing. knowing there is a limit to the time i have to spend makes even the worst chore not seem so daunting!
We have less money right now but it has turned out to be a bit of a blessing. We have to stay home and cook dinner together as a family. We have lots more quality time with one another now and it has been amazing!
When making cake pops, I don’t always have enough styrofoam blocks – especially if it’s a large batch. And I run out of blocks quickly as I use them to gift cake pops. I also need a lot of blocks as I like to space out my pops. So, when I am dipping cake pops, I will sometimes used an inverted metal pasta strainer in addition to the blocks to hold my individual cake pops. Works like a charm! :)
Staying organized helps me be productive! For example, I know where to find things around the house and don’t have to waste time searching.
My best tip would be to hot glue a small magnet to the corner of your hot pads. Then, if you’re like me, you can just hang them on the side of your oven (or fridge, in my case since it’s right next to my oven) and always have a hot pad handy. Sweet giveaway too – thanks!
Post-It notes. I write everything done so I won’t forget!
MUSIC!!! I get more done (more happily) when the tunes are on :)
i find tuning everything out with my ipod helps me get into a zone when I need to bake or paint especially
I make lists. Long term lists and now lists. It really helps my stress level. I also make a huge dinner on Sunday then we eat the leftovers for lunch all week. Saves time and money.
I start Christmas shopping in July, so I’m always done by Thanksgiving. I wrap Thanksgiving weekend and then have December for baking and making merry. And I choose a project or two for my daughter and I to do for gifts each year.
As a full-time graduate student that also works full-time to support myself and my husband (who is also a full-time student) we have always had to find a way to make more with less. For example, the other day I made some ribbon holders with old hangers in my closet. Now my wrapping ribbon is organized and I no longer have to dig through boxes of old ribbon to find just the right one. We are always trying to find new ways to “re-invigorate” things we no longer use. Let’s just say it is a very fun exercise in innovation!
I am most productive when I do a little of each thing at a time, and I switch back and forth between the things I need to get done.
Dear Bakerella,
I have fallen in LOVE with Longaberger pottery becuase it can go from freezer to oven to microwave, to fridge, to dishwasher. Meals can happen from prep to clean-up in ONE DISH!!! Love that! Plus they clean-up SO EASY! Love that too!
Love,
Hooked in NE
I love all sizes of dough scoops for cookies, muffins, truffles – all the same size and they really speed things up…maybe use for molding cake balls/pops ?? :)
Writing things down in a planner helps keep me organized. And there is nothing more satisfying in life than crossing something off a list!
I’ve found that having multiple mixing bowls for my stand mixer is a tremendous time saver.
bowls with lids for kids snacks in the cupboard, things like small hard candies, tootsie pops, small fruit snack packs
As a college student I’m able to multi-task even in my sleep!
I am most productive when the house is clean!
I have a bar pan from pampered chef. i never thought I would be able to cook soooo many things on a stone. I love it!!!
Nothing original, but when I make lists I am more productive.
I use white vinegar as a household cleaner. Back when my little boys still wet the bed occasionally, the vinegar would work really well to neutralize the odor. It works well for pet messes too. Great giveaway!
I have found that rockin Green detergent can be used for just about ANYTHING. I use it for laundry, cleaning my tub, in my dishwasher, to clean my kitchen sinks, my carpets, in my toilet! and its ECO friendly :)
I take 2 seconds to jot down something I want to remember so I don’t forget. I know I’ll regret it later if I don’t!
I tend to get more done with fewer distractions, with the exception of good music of course.
In order to accomplished any baking with two little ones I make things at mealtimes. The kids like to watch and help and I can usually have something yummy in the oven or cookie dough in the freezer by 9!
Not everyone has a lot of money, and I’ve found you don’t need expensive toys to entertain a 2 year old, at least my 2 year old. A can of shaving cream used as finger paint, sidewalk chalk for drawing and hopscotch, bubbles, a balloon, even cleaning the house! My daughter loves to help out with chores, it’s hysterical! I’ve never seen a 2 year old so excited about doing laundry.
My grocery list. I save money and keep from buying food I don’t need!!!
I’ve tried to cut out eating out often with my two kids. I’ve been making a menu for the week. It saves time and money :)
I’ve just bought a kitchenaid mixer… LOVE it ! so useful for baking goods :)
I do more with less by using my leftover Halloween candy in my classroom at school. We graph the colors of m&ms and skittles in one pack. It saves me money and gives me something to do with all of those leftovers.
Sunny days helps me be quicker in work and play.
My mother taught me the easy trick instead of using those fancy bags to pipe icing, just cut off the tip of a ziploc bag and use that! It get’s a bit more messy if you try to use tips, but for regular piping it works great! :)
I found it to be more productive to do the dishes while I wait for the food to cook so it doesn’t pile up!
Lists lists and more lists. I find that if I have a ton of things to do all I need is to write it all down and cross off each task once it’s accomplished!
I like to use vinegar and water to clean EVERYTHING! It is so cheap and lasts forever, and it doesn’t harm the environment! gotta love that!
I do more with less all the time, I work three days a week and have class the other four. I never get a day off so I have to make all my free time count – I often multitask like when I make toast and empty the dishwasher at the same time.
put things away as you use them instead of after EVERYTHING is all over the place!
Rachel Rays idea, the Garbage Bowl. It saves me so many trips to the trash can on the other side of the room.
I am most productive when I am alone and listening to music
We do more with less by trying to cook from scratch instead of buying prepackaged food or eating out.
I use empty and clean peanut butter jars (remove the label) to store tons of stuff! So convenient for left-over paint (great for touchups)…small tools, pencils, etc.
I love the shoe mitts they give you in hotels. I use them to polish and dust my furniture and ornaments! They are soft and work great on their own or with furniture polish!
I know you will probable here this a lot but I do not know what I would do without Zip-Loc bags! By far the most useful tool in my life!
I use small 4X6 photo albums to hold my recipes. They have a easy to clean cover and are small enough to take to the grocery store. That way I know I get everything I need while I am at the store.
I am most productive when I have a list, and I stick to it. I love crossing items off that list.
I’ve come to realize you can use vinegar to clean just about anything. Great way to save money on cleaners and save the environment! :)
I have discovered that Borax can be used in place of Oxy Clean in the laundry. It does a better job and it’s tons cheaper!!
don’t really know what to put. I guess get up before noon would help me huh?…LOL
Binder Clips. It’s amazing. They organize cables, they hold papers. They make rubberband guns.
I have a planner that I write everything I need to do in a day. I then cross it off after I accomplish things. It also helps me plan my day and coordinate so I am not doubling over or wasting time-not to mention I don’t forget many things because of it!
I have found that I save so much money and time by planning my menu for the month and cooking one day on the weekend and we have meals for the month and it makes my life easier, no more whats for dinner, honey?
I collect and gather more of the AOL cds and used ones to place on the ceiling of my rooms for more light and a nice effect
I feel that I can be physically more productive if I take a showering the morning instead of the evening.
To keep whites white, put 1/2 cup of vinegar in with them.
I love lists. Helps me remember everything and be more productive.
using the old ice cream containers(plastic oval ones) to freeze water for ice in our drinks
I’m a first grade teacher and I found myself leaving school at 8:00 PM each night, still having very little accomplished. My solution? I leave work earlier. It’s funnier how much more productive I am during the day when I know I am leaving at 5:00. I don’t sit around and chat when I know I’m on a deadline!
Oh, and I also get to work around 6:00, before everyone else arrives. It’s quiet and I can have a cup of hot tea and get a lot of work done before other teachers arrive!
I found I am more productive when I don’t have cords in my way so I use paperclips to tie up and organize loose cables.
Wife uses the cardboard milk cartons…washes um out stuff with newspaper and kids use them to build with. Old wine boxes too!
I have found that using a ziplock bag and cutting off a tip of it works great as a pastry bag for filling deviled eggs.
I’ve learned tomask for help. People are glad tomhelpmyou when you you help them too.
How to do more with less? DELEGATE!!!! Mostly to my “little” assistants — my 7-year-old, 5-year-old, and 3-year-old are extremely effective helpers when it comes to cleaning and organizing around the house!!!
I’ve never had a dishwasher so I save more water but learning to use fewer dishes when cooking.