Simple Solutions 101: Alka-Seltzer

Alka-Seltzer to the rescue! Besides fixing a sour stomach, Alka-Seltzer has many uses in the home.

Clean jewelry
Drop your dull-looking jewelry in a glass of fizzing Alka-Seltzer for a couple of minutes. It will sparkle and shine when you pull it out.

Unclog a drain
Drop a couple of Alka-Seltzer tablets down the opening, then pour in a cup of vinegar. Wait a few minutes and then run the hot water at full force to clear the clog. This is also a good way to eliminate drain odors.

Clean your toilet
Believe it or not it is an effective toilet bowl cleaner too. Drop a couple of tablets into the bowl for 20 minutes or so. When you return, a few swipes with a toilet brush will leave your bowl gleaming.

Simple Solutions 101: Coffee Filters

Coffee Filters are inexpensive and come in many sizes.

Here are a few ideas for coffee filter uses

1. Snacks: Fill them up! Kids will enjoy their snacks no matter what they're in

2. Paint: These make great paint keepers for your children and very easy cleanup

3. Clean Windows and Glass: Filters are lint free so they keep everything nice a sparkly

4. Hold Foods: Great to hold your tacos and hotdogs

Simple Solutions 101: Small Space

For those of you who have kids, we all know how much fun they have with chalk. We also know how much space toys and furniture take up these days. I came across a great website, ikea hacker, this great solutions for a table/chalk board/accessory holder is a fantastic solution for anyone who wants to save some space. Basically all you have to do is get some chalkboard paint, a bucket and you can transform the ikea poang table into a kid artist friendly furniture.