An additional hack for tomato paste is to put the remainder in a zip freezer bag and smooth it out prior to putting it in the freezer. When you need a little bit for a recipe you just break off a piece of it and throw it in the pot. Super easy ;)

@UnderoathHasMyBrain

Жыл бұрын

I personally love doing this since between me and my husband, I'm the only one of us who likes tomato sauce. It saves so much money!

Kathryn is just so genuine, upbeat, and validating. Never thought a cleaning tips/hack channel would also be such a great thing when my mental health is suffering. Thanks Kathryn!!!

@bonnylouwho76

Жыл бұрын

kirraburr4493 I totally agree with everything you have said. I feel excited and uplifted with Kathryn's encouraging and doable suggestions. NOT all worn out and not able, because I am older with health problems that fights mental health difficulties as well. I also use many of her suggestions and plan to use more.

Thanks for being here for all of us - you are loved in this community!

@carolynnance7176

Жыл бұрын

Loved absolutely everything today. All great tips.

@Tawny593

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you're very special to us. ❤

@christineannverberg

Жыл бұрын

❤

Love Irish Spring ☘️ and have been using for years on my plants to stop deer from eating my hosta. You actually don’t need to grate it (although it does make it look prettier). You can slice the soap bar 🧼 with a chef knife and, depending if it’s sliced length or width side, it will crumble for easier placement around plants or borders ;)

I love her upbeat personality. Those dresses look amazing on her!

I can listen to Kathryn all day. Sometimes I binge watch her videos because she her energy is so beautiful and her content is so comforting. She’s a beautiful person🤍

Thank you for the hug. I needed one. Since getting sick and trying to do everything besides working 12 hour work shifts, few brighten my day. I am a single parent and every hack that works is something I appreciate. So thank you Kathryn. Also your bloops make me smile just as much as your outstanding videos. Air hugs.

I used to watch this channel constantly back in the day. It's so cool to see it's still going strong and looking better than ever! ❤

You know what girlfriend? It's about time I tell you how much you mean to me. And I don't just mean your content that is always fun and clever. It's YOU I need in my life. All the energy and joy that you show just inspires me. Are you always this positive or do you save it all for us? Well either way it is so appreciated. Thank you for being you!

@MyWildintrusivethoughts

11 ай бұрын

Omg! I feel the same way. She’s just so sweet and amazing! People in her life are so blessed to have her.

The shaved Irish Spring soap hack can also be used to prevent deer and rabbits from eating some of the perennials around your yard. I take a bar with a vegetable peeler and just walk around the yard spreading the curls around the plants I want to protect. Works great around hosta.

I use the two-side can opening trick for refried beans too!

@gingereaves4097

Жыл бұрын

I have done it with jelled cranberry sauce for the holidays for 50 years!

@arizonajo2791

Жыл бұрын

Waist band trick really works. I caught a lady the other day using it at Sams club- no lie!

Hi Kathryn!I have used the colorful "food umbrellas" as protective covers OVER my flowering beddings plants in my garden. The mesh panels allow water to sprinkle in, whilst protecting the delicate blossoms. My plants grow faster and better with just that little bit of protection and they peek through the mesh as well. When more sunshine or water needs to get in, or the plants grow taller, I simply tip the little umbrellas back. You can pin them down more solidly with wooden or plastic chopsticks, plastic untensil handles ( You can also add a label of what they plant is onto the handle or stick or a cute saying.) If they are worn out after one summer, it is such a low cost for protecting your expensive plants and growing seedlings. PLUS they look pretty and darling too~

I love every single hack you bring to us!! I knew the one about the pants as my dad did that for years as his go to method of measuring lol. He put the pants around behind the neck to place to two parts in front so he could see in the mirror. I am not crazy about Nutella, but you sparked an idea of making those pastries with a little apple pie filling or other fruit filling. Easy dessert option to go with some vanilla ice cream! Oooohhh I’m hungry now!! Love ya sweet friend…your hugs are truly the best!!

So glad you mentioned the neck/waistband hack. This works well in places without change rooms. People look at me weird when I do this but it never fails. Amazing channnel!!

@martaortiz7214

Жыл бұрын

The neck/waistband hack has been around for more than 70 years! My husband (RIP) used to measure his pants that way, and now my son and grandchildren do it too! 😁 Thanks Katherine for bringing that very useful hack to many people! 😘

@crystalsea72

Жыл бұрын

Does this work for a plus size man though? xD My husband is a 2xl and I can't imagine his neck is that big around o.O

@feelathome3207

Жыл бұрын

This is how we do in philippines 🇵🇭 especially if we buy our clothes to the flea market, or street vendors.

@suzyforbin7568

Жыл бұрын

My mama taught me this. People think it's weird until they try it and it works. ❤

I love your videos. Your energy is contagious. I've been doing the tomato paste hack for decades (I'm 61 & started learning to cook at 7). A variation on the Kings Hawaiian rolls is use 1000 Island dressing, Swiss cheese, corn beef & sour kraut. To with garlic butter & sesame seeds. Instant Reubens ❤

You are so loved and appreciated Kathryn!!! ❤

Love that you kept the fail at the end!!!! Thanks for making me smile today Kathryn!!!

I'm a 42 year old married man of 2 kid, and I love your content. My wife is always surprised when I bust out one of the hacks you teach. Thank you!!!!

I enjoy your ideas so much! I use the Irish Spring to keep deer out of my garden!! 😊 Kathryn, watching you makes me smile! Blessings!!!

Love the tomato paste hack. Been struggling with it, adding hot water, scraping it off with my fingers and hurting them and what not. This is perfect. Thanks for all that you do on this channel. You are AWESOME ❤️

Great hacks. You've always got our backs when it comes to saving money. Thanks Kathryn. Take care. ❤️

Love the Hawaiian roll recipe! We made a variation on that yesterday for mothers day dinner. Bbq chicken, thinly sliced red onions, shredded mozzarella and chedder cheese. Top with melted butter seasoned with garlic salt and a little dry ranch mix. Bake till cheese is melted. So yummy!

@therealJamieJoy

Жыл бұрын

May I ask what oven temperature you use? In Fahrenheit, please

@elizabethsorensen7363

Жыл бұрын

I baked it at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

@therealJamieJoy

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethsorensen7363 thank you so much!

Your tomato paste hack reminds me of how we removed jelliedcranberry sauce from its can as kids and slid it into a celery dish to serve on Thanksgiving. I store tomato paste in a Ziploc bag in the freezer. Once the bag is flattened,it takes up no space.I can see how much is left an just break off what I need. A can of tomato paste goes a long way. I saw a suggestion to freeze in an ice cube tray. The flattened Ziploc is much better and your hack is way better than spooning out of the can! Thanks. Not even a spoon to wash! I love Thred Up too.😃

I've known the paste trick, I started doing this when I got married and I've been married 50 years, and Emeril picked this up in the 90s, and my mom always use scented oils on a cotton ball in her vacuum, you can also put one in your trash can and linen closet....if you hold the pasta package closer to the bottom, the top will open easier when you bang it down on a hard surface...❤

Someone taught me the jeans trick around the neck years ago and I do it for myself and my kids! I have taught women at the store and they were astonished! They thanked me multiple times.

I always use that pants hack. I also buy 95% of my clothes at the thrift store on on $.49 day.

💕😊👍"YOU CAN START THE DAY OVER- ANYTIME"!! MY Newest Favorite Saying!! AND... I Really NEEDED This TODAY !!! Thank You!!❤

Hawaiian roll variation: cut in half, coat each side (inside) with creamy Italian dressing, ad 1 layer each of ham and Turkey, add shredded cheese, stack and bake. Delicious!

I seriously wish I was your next-door neighbor! You are such an incredible ray of sunshine!! A TRULY BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!!❤

Thanks for all you do for us! I really appreciate all your tips and hacks. Here's a tip to try: if you microwave the bar of soap for a few seconds to soften it, you can grate it much easier and quicker.

Hope you had a beautiful mother's day with your family and you are loved.

Love your hacks and advice! Thank you for being a light at the end of a seemingly endless tunnel of house chores and responsibilities!

When I put things into my freezer that I make extra, my daughter always goes shopping in my freezer when she comes to visit. Lol but I know she’s going to, so that’s why I always make extra. ❤😊

Love your videos! Great hacks and tips! I used to work in vintage and costume rentals and we always did bellybutton to spine w/ pants folded in half for quick measurements, but I’m def going to try the neck trick next time I go shopping! Thank you!

With the drink cans, you can do the same thing in a cooler, then add ice. For tomato paste, you can put it in a zip top bag, close then using the back of a knife to section squares of about one tablespoon, then freeze, then you can just break off what you need. My Mom used to leave a piece of wax paper in the can of shortening to use as you did the butter wrapper. we make those sliders for parties. Everyone always loves them. For the puff pastry ( my favorite !) Try raspberry preserves for the filling, then after baking, drizzle with lemon flavored glaze yummmmm! 🥰💐🌷🪷🌞🍒💖✝💝

That sequin dress and the black dress Look great on you! This video was so much fun and SO helpful! Thank you so much! 💖💖💖💖

I’m a 70’s baby and the pants hack is a very old hack. My mother would buy our pants using this method and it never failed. Thank you for sharing your hacks and great ideas.

Thank you for the great advice Kathryn. ❤ 4. You can start the day over anytime you like. Sometimes when it’s been a rough day, if I’m feeling anxious, or I’ve been low, I just remember that I can start over anytime I want. I can change my perspective, I can sit down and pray, I can close my eyes, or I can get up and try again ! ❤️ It’s these nuggets that make a difference for me

The Irish spring trick also works on deer and squirrels. Crumple up the shavings and put on plants that you don’t want eaten by them. I did it on my young tree seedlings and tulips and they stay far away from it. You have to replenish after bad weather. I have never tried it for fruit or veggies, not sure if it was safe or not but works on the leaves and around the ground of plants that they will destroy.

It chokes me up every time I hear, “and if nobody has told you today, you are enough.”

You made my day today- not just with the wonderful hacks- with your wonderful countenance and upbeat attitude. I love- "we can start our day over anytime we want to!". xoxo

Yes!! Amen!! You can start fresh over and over again throughout the day!! I recently had a friend tell me ‘it’s been a rough year for him’ I told him also you don’t have to wait for the year to be over to start fresh!! Especially with our Heavenly Father…..could you imagine if he only gave a fresh start every year? What would we do? No as soon as we say I’m sorry, or forgive me Lord! He has done it instantly- fresh start….just like that.

Kathryn always comes💪🏽through for us, your truly insightful🤗💕💞

These are genius! Especially the hacks for flys! Thanks Kathryn! I really appreciate you! 😊🌻

That pants around the neck measurement...my father taught us that back in the 1970s. People would look at us weirdly but it never failed! Taught my kids and then my foster kids, and they laughed at "the silly Cuban custom" They use it now and have shown others! 👍

You are so awesome. I love your positive vibes and fun content. Your perspective really is inspirational and really helped me during the pandemic when things were crazy. Thank you for all you do *big hugs* !!

Used the start your day over with my daughter and it was a life saver. She was having a bad time at school. She would get stuck mentally and end up in a meltdown. The start your day over became a montra. It really helped turn the year back to a school functioning year. Thanks for sharing..,.. good reminder

I grew up in the Philippines and Filipinos have always done that waist-neck measure hack since decades ago. Never fails!

Your countenance is just lovely. Great tips! Love the Nutella one especially and the Irish Spring pest hacks.

You always are so full of joy on your vids. I can definitely appreciate that

You probably don't have issues with skunks, but Irish Spring makes them stay away too. Nothing like letting the dog out at mid-night to have her be sprayed by a skunk.... Irish Spring chopped in to large pieces put around the fence kept them out. Love your videos and your wonderful attitude. Blessings to you Kathryn.

Hey Kathryn. Just a tip for you when cutting dough use a pizza cutter. It's faster and easier. I use a pizza cutter when making my chicken and dumpling or when I make homemade pie crust for Poptart's. My mom and I love your videos. ❤

Your thought for the day brought tears. I can start over any time. So simple and yet so deep. Thanks.

I know this is just one comment among many. But, I needed to tell you that watching your videos is like hanging out with a friend, a very encouraging and helpful friend. Hacks, Dollar Tree, decorating ideas, whatever, just keeping being you. Thanks and Bless You! 🥰👍🌟

Hopefully your mom's day was great 😮, thanks for the tips, I did know about the shower cap ice, tray with ice, and box, can open both ends. My mom used to take rubber gloves for dish washing and fill with water,tie off and she would freeze them to 'nest' a bowl so when she wanted to use it cuddled the bowl of potato salad.

Thank You sooo 😢much for all your kindness in sharing your everything with us and fyi i could binge watch you all day. Hugs and Love

Kathryn you always tell us, but let us tell you that you and your family are more than enough as well, hugs n blessings to your whole family 💙

Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day ❤ actually I do have the Irish spring soap in corners lol love how you style it! The shower cap is genius lady! Awesome recipes. Thank you for sharing these awesome hacks tips beautiful ❤

@lrajic8281

Жыл бұрын

And it looks pretty!

Besides tomato paste, I open both ends of fried beans, etc. Another suggestion is to store most unopen jars and cans upside down. This weekend works especially well for natural peanut butter. The oil mixes naturally throughout the peanuts. I'm spared the hassle and potential mess of stirring the contents.

We use to put Irish spring all over our garden. Deer hate it and it lasts even after rain! Thanks for all the tips.

Will be using all the ice picnic ideas for sure. We entertain a lot out at out trailer sometimes getting the kids to come from swimming is a slow go. Plus just the convenience of not having to rush because you don’t want a salad to get warm from sitting outside. Also the soap ideas around the trailer barbecues and flys go hand in hand.

Kathryn u never fail to amaze me sweetie. Any wonder I'm addicted to u & Do it on a Dime. Thx u & hope ur Mother's day was fabulous just like U😘💐

You're adorable I swear! "They're all crumbled" lol. With that said, I'm definitely trying either the soap or Pine Sol hack! Hate those flies. I even have a zapper, but some flies stay alive after being zapped like 10 times. Darn flies are more like cats with those 9 lives they have going!

We had a big welcome home party for a friend of ours and I used a small blow up kids pool and put ice in it and put the food that is best kept cold in there and it fit right on the picnic table!!! It worked great!!! I think it was like 3.00 at DG ❤

I figured out about 10 years ago how to get rid of ants all over my kitchen. I noticed that whenever I mopped, they disappeared for a few days, or even a week! So I started mopping once or twice a week simply to keep them away. 😂 I had been using the old classic Lysol cleaner, just a capful or 2 in my bucket of water. You can buy it at Walmart, it comes in a dark brown bottle with a yellow label. I imagine it would do well on counter as well. Imagine if you could use it all over your house, you could be ant-free!!! I've been using it for my floors ever since, maybe that's why my mom loved it so much. ❤

What great hacks! I'm definitely doing the Irish Spring one. I have one to share (perhaps you already know?) - take a dryer sheet (unused) - any kind - rub it along windowsills & anywhere (like under doors) where stink bugs come in. They hate whatever is in dryer sheets & won't come in. I started doing this a couple years ago & haven't seen one inside since! Also repels ladybugs.

@jaza563

Жыл бұрын

I. Needed. This. So. Very. Much!!!! I have stink bugs like crazy where I live!!! I cannot wait to do this!!! You Rock!!! I am also going to rub it along my window screens because they sit on there and drive me nuts!!!

@kcvinwehoLA

Жыл бұрын

@@jaza563 Good luck! I recommend re-doing it regularly (even once a week during the season since it doesn't take much time.)

@jaza563

Жыл бұрын

@@kcvinwehoLA Thank you so much for the info!!!!!

When you are cutting your dough into the nine pieces, a plastic pizza cutter (or metal) works well and it won’t try and drag the dough with it. I also use it when cutting up pancakes for my granddaughter and also cutting the crust off of a pb&j or toast. 😊

What great tips Kathryn! 😍 Yes we have a bar of Irish Spring hanging in a mesh bag on the front porch! 😋 I didn't make turnovers myself but I got the frozen ones and baked them in the air fryer! I baked them at 360° for 8 minutes then turned them over and it only took about 6 minutes on the other side. It cooks somewhat faster than a regular oven so you get your treat sooner! I'm having fun while trying to figure out the air fryer. I usually try to find a video of what I'm trying to make. I've always loved baking and have been excited about uses for the air fryer. Not only does it replace frying things, but it also helps when baking! Your tips and hacks are really awesome, saving us time and money! I love that you made this video using items we already have! 😚 Sometimes we have tools and gadgets that have multiple uses! It's so nice when someone shows you something that's right under your nose! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with all of us! 🥰

I cannot even count how many times my jaw dropped over these great hacks!! Thank you so much! I absolutely lovelove this channel😍😍😍

I had a narrow tv remote that was always getting lost. I couldnt see it on my cluttered nightstand or it would slide down in between our split mattresses. Thanks to your wonderful tip about the phone stand knob attached to remote it no longer fits in between our mattresses and I got a purple one which matches our room decor I can easily find it on my nightstand or wherever it might end up. Thanks. You are the best.

The shower CAP is a wonderful idea! So is getting your paste or different things out of a can! Love your videos!

Definitely needed the “start your day over “ reminder! Thanks!

Thank you for being so genuine 💜 I always love watching and learning what hacks work and that not everything works for everyone

FIRST TIME I'VE SEEN YOUR CHANNEL AND GLAD I DID. THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US.

I like your use of the shower cap! I will have to try that! I use them when taking a plate of cookies to someone. They stay on WAY better than plastic wrap and they are reusable!

The tomato paste hack I’ve done way back when I was a kid when I feed my dogs. The old is new again. I also use this method for canned cranberry sauce. Now the Irish spring idea is a great idea. I have a few bars, that I don’t use, and can repurpose them to do this insect repellent.

So many more wonderful ideas! Thanks Kathryn. ❤

I love that u say restart the day...with prayer. Thank you also for showing fails😅

Kathryn do you know how much joy you bring? These hacks are all spectacular! Hope you have an amazing day!

Great hacks Kathryn! You're always showing us the greatest hacks! 🥰

Thank for your time, you are loved ,good energy 👍❤💥🌹Blessing you and family

Irish spring is hated by mice. We store our antique car in the garage and sprinkle chunks of Irish spring inside and we don’t have a mouse problem over the winter and the car smells amazing for the first car show.

I started coming for for the hacks and I come back for them, but also because it's so nice to hear someone say I am enough.

Love these hacks! for your puff pasty you can either butter the blade of your knife, or my favorite us your pizza cutter to cut it into pieces!

We stopped at Dollar Tree in Sioux Falls, SD. None of the items you mention were in that store. In fact, many of the shelves were bare. I managed to get some items on my list, and made a mental note not to stop at that store again. Being on a fixed income with rising prices on everything, DT is (or should be) a welcome reprieve.

What would we do without you Kathryn!? 💕 You're the best

You are so precious and informative, the world needs more people like you, God bless you and yours😊

I LOVE your positivity! Yes, more hack videos!!!❤

Una receta simple de postre que a nosotros los Puertorriqueños nos encanta con el Puff Pastry es echándole pasta de guayaba y si es de la marca Goya mejor. Lo horneas a 350 de 15-18 minutos ylo dejas reposar para que se enfrie. Luego le roceas Azucar 10x(azucar de confeccion) te va a encantar 😉

Thank you for your videos! They’re always so inspiring! Two questions! Maybe another video? Do you have any fruit crumble dessert recipes? Are the picture frame mirrors a project you DIY’d & shared?! They look so pretty behind you at the end of the video!!

If you have trouble with deer eating your shrubs, put Irish Spring around them to keep them away.

I loved all these hacks and recipes Kathryn!! I love your channel!! I hope you had a great Mother's Day!! ❤

Wow all these hacks are amazing!!! I’ve been a stay at home mom for almost 7 years now and I just learned so much I can’t believe it!

I started opening both ends of the small cans of tomato paste back in 1983 when I got my first apartment. My cousin was there when I was making sauce and freak out about how easily the paste came out. He told his mother she told my mother and all her siblings, that told all their kids, that told their family and friends. So your welcome.😂😂😂😂😅 P.S. my mother wanted to know why I didn't share the with her and why she had to hear it from aunt Martha. I told her my dog chewed up my rubber scrapper that fit in the 6oz. can so I saw the top and bottom of the can could be removed and it worked. I never thought about passing on the knowledge that and Frankie my cousin has a big mouth and so does aunt Martha. 😂😂😮😅😅

Thank you for your videos. They are the best love the " you are more than enough" some days I rewatch the video just because it makes me feel good.

I love watching your videos. Your content is great, but it's your personality that really shines and makes the content even better! I really liked this one!

Irish Spring soap also repels deer. I place small slivers in a mesh bag and hang it in shrubs that the deer like to nibble on.

I have followed you for years! Thank you for bringing love & light into this world! ❤😊

You are incredible! A million thanks for everything you do!

The shorts/pants hack is an old time seamstress tip. My grandma taught me when I was younger