Avoid Diluting Pitcher Drinks With Flavorful Ice Cubes


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How to Make Ice Cubes For Punch

Entertaining in hot weather can sometimes be tricky. Case in point: you're serving a punch or pitcher drink like sangria and it will be sitting outside for a couple of hours. How do you keep it cold without diluting the drink? If you use regular ice cubes, the beverage will definitely be watered down. That's why it's important to take the time to make special ice cubes! Instead of filling ice Read more

6 Eco-Friendly Tips For Deicing Your Driveway


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Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Deicing Rock Salt

If you happen to be house-ridden by a blizzard this Winter, you'll probably pounce at the first chance you get to drive into town. While you may have rock salt at the ready, you should pause before scattering those granules: rock salt can actually be quite harmful to the environment. Excess salt can make the soil more acidic, disrupting the growth of your plants. Traditional rock salt is Sodium Read more

In Case of Emergency = ICE


Updated 10/14/10 1:44 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

ADD In Case of Emergency ICE Number to Contacts in Your Cell Phone

After talking to other exercise fanatics, I have found that many of us keep our mobile phones with us during workouts. Why wouldn't you if your iPhone doubles as an iPod and has all those great fitness apps on it. And let's face it, a phone is great if something unexpected arises, as in "Honey. I just got a flat tire and learned that my spare tube is punctured too. Can you come pick me up?" In Read more

Casa Quickie: Ice Out Carpets Dents


Updated 06/22/10 9:23 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

How to Get Rid of Carpet Dents From Furniture

I love the look of a newly rearranged room, but I hate the dents left behind in the carpeting from the previous configuration. The smashed down bits of carpet can take a few days (even weeks) to return to the original state, so luckily I've got a handy tip for making carpets and rugs stand up straight again. Simply take an ice cube or two, place them on the spot that needs a little help, and Read more

Do You Salt Your Steps?


Updated 01/13/10 10:17 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Do You Salt Your Steps?

One surefire way to cut through the ice on your steps and front walkway this Winter is by using salt. While too much salt can contribute to elevated salt levels in soils, which can hurt vegetation and animal habitats, most of the harm seen with this level of salt use can be attributed to salting roadways, not small sections of steps or pathways. You can also try using a shovel to chip away at Read more

Simple Tip: When Chilling Wine, Add Salt and Water


Updated 01/05/10 7:17 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

How to Chill Wine Quickly

The next time you need a bottle of bubbly to be cold quickly do what I do: add salt and water to the ice bucket. Simply layer ice with a couple tablespoons of salt and pour in water. The wine will chill in about 15 minutes — more rapidly than it would in the freezer. The addition of water creates a more chilly surface area and the salt speeds the drop in the water's temperature. The result? One Read more

Make Your Feet Happy With an Icy Water Bottle


Updated 12/11/09 8:54 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

How to Treat Achy Arches

If you've ever suffered from pain in your arches, here's a little treat for your feet. It's simple to do, but feels so good, and is sure to bring some relief whether you're in high heels all day or just went on a long run. Just fill a reusable water bottle halfway with ice cubes. Then fill the bottle with cold water. Place the bottle on a towel to collect condensation, and place the arch of your Read more

Thanksgiving Tip: Refill Your Ice Trays


Updated 11/27/09 10:42 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Tips For a Smooth and Successful Thanksgiving Dinner

Before a party or a big feast like Thanksgiving, there are a couple of minor — yet impactful — things I always make sure to do. One is to empty the dishwasher; another is to refill my ice trays completely with fresh water. There's nothing more annoying than reaching for ice to go with water, punch, or cocktails, only to find that there's one cube left. Add a note to your Thanksgiving Read more

5 Fabulous Gifts For the Do-It-Herself Hostess


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Gift Ideas For The Ultimate Hostess

She's the girl who makes snake cakes in her sleep. The gal who sends twenty-five handmade birthday invitations to a four course sit-down dinner that she cooks. She's already obsessing about her Thanksgiving menu and testing out Christmas cocktails. You know who I'm talking about, she's the hostess who does it all and she's giving Martha Stewart a run for her money. Always on top of things, this Read more

Burning Question: Why Are Ice Cubes Cloudy in the Center?


Updated 07/23/09 10:46 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Burning Question: Why Are Ice Cubes Cloudy in the Center?

When I pulled out the ice tray to make a whiskey lemonade over the weekend, I couldn't help but notice that the ice had a cloudy white spot in the middle of it. This prompted me to ask: why is it that some ice I buy at the store is crystal-clear, but the frozen cubes at home in my freezer appear murky and white in the center? Ice cubes develop cloudiness when water is frozen quickly. As ice Read more