Never knew about the Chinese take-out containers.<\/p>\n
And built in coasters?!<\/p>\n
Here are just of few of my favorites:<\/p>\n
1. You\u2019ve probably been ignoring this feature.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n![\"You've](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr06\/2013\/8\/21\/13\/enhanced-buzz-1675-1377104787-41.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nchicaandjo.com<\/a><\/div>\nMost aluminum foil boxes have press-in tabs that secure the roll in place, so you don\u2019t have worry about it flying out every time you rip off a sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n2. You\u2019ve been dispensing Tic Tacs the hard way.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n![\"You've](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr05\/2013\/8\/21\/11\/enhanced-buzz-23969-1377099378-32.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nfoodbeast.com<\/a><\/div>\nYou know how when you violently shake a container of Tic Tacs into your palm it seems as though you always end up with zero or seven? Avoid that altogether by letting a mint gently glide into the tiny lid crevice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n4. You\u2019ve been storing peanut butter the wrong way.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n![\"You've](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr01\/2013\/8\/21\/12\/enhanced-buzz-10809-1377102716-6.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nohmyveggies.com<\/a><\/div>\nNever arm wrestle with a jar of peanut butter, just to make sure it\u2019s not oily on top and crumby on the bottom, again. Store it upside down, so the oils distribute evenly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n5. You haven\u2019t been using ketchup cups to their full potential.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n![\"You](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr06\/2013\/8\/21\/13\/enhanced-buzz-19740-1377106681-8.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nfoodbeast.com<\/a><\/div>\nInstead of grabbing multiple cups of ketchup, simply pull apart at the edges for twice the space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n7. Chinese takeout containers are actually made to fold out into plates.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n![\"Chinese](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr01\/2013\/8\/21\/16\/enhanced-buzz-19809-1377115753-4.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nfoodbeast.com<\/a><\/div>\nThe containers actually are meant to unfold into a makeshift plate, which you can easily reassemble into a box for storing leftovers.<\/p>\n
More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n9. Greek yogurt containers are meant to be folded in half.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n![\"Greek](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr02\/2013\/8\/21\/16\/enhanced-buzz-1585-1377115930-2.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nchildren.pixnet.net<\/a><\/div>\nChances are you\u2019ve been scooping the toppings with your spoon onto the yogurt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr05\/2013\/8\/21\/16\/enhanced-buzz-10879-1377115859-11.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nchildren.pixnet.net<\/a><\/div>\nBut, have you realized, the topping holder folds over, so you can pour the toppings DIRECTLY ON TOP?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n11. Soda tabs double as straw holders.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n![\"Soda](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr06\/2013\/8\/21\/17\/enhanced-buzz-19187-1377120090-8.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nreddit.com<\/a><\/div>\nTurn the tab around so that it acts as holder that can stop the straw from raising out of the can as the soda fizzes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. You\u2019ve been serving juice boxes the wrong way.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n![\"You've](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr01\/2013\/8\/22\/11\/enhanced-buzz-1566-1377187058-26.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFlickr: revdancatt<\/a><\/div>\nPull the sides out so you child has something to grasp onto, stopping them from spilling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n16. You probably don\u2019t realize it, but your pots come with built-in spoon rests.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n![\"You](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr03\/2013\/8\/22\/13\/enhanced-buzz-5457-1377194331-32.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nfuckyeahlifehacks.tumblr.com<\/a><\/div>\nThat hanging hole doubles as a spoon rest, in a pinch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n17. There\u2019s a much easier way to floss.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n![\"There's](\"https:\/\/s3-ec.buzzfed.com\/static\/enhanced\/webdr03\/2013\/8\/22\/14\/enhanced-buzz-6162-1377194499-34.jpg\")
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nreddit.com<\/a><\/div>\nTie floss into a loop and never strangle your fingers again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Most aluminum foil boxes have press-in tabs that secure the roll in place, so you don\u2019t have worry about it flying out every time you rip off a sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n You know how when you violently shake a container of Tic Tacs into your palm it seems as though you always end up with zero or seven? Avoid that altogether by letting a mint gently glide into the tiny lid crevice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Never arm wrestle with a jar of peanut butter, just to make sure it\u2019s not oily on top and crumby on the bottom, again. Store it upside down, so the oils distribute evenly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Instead of grabbing multiple cups of ketchup, simply pull apart at the edges for twice the space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The containers actually are meant to unfold into a makeshift plate, which you can easily reassemble into a box for storing leftovers.<\/p>\n More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Chances are you\u2019ve been scooping the toppings with your spoon onto the yogurt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n But, have you realized, the topping holder folds over, so you can pour the toppings DIRECTLY ON TOP?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Turn the tab around so that it acts as holder that can stop the straw from raising out of the can as the soda fizzes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pull the sides out so you child has something to grasp onto, stopping them from spilling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n That hanging hole doubles as a spoon rest, in a pinch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tie floss into a loop and never strangle your fingers again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nView this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n2. You\u2019ve been dispensing Tic Tacs the hard way.<\/span><\/h2>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n4. You\u2019ve been storing peanut butter the wrong way.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n5. You haven\u2019t been using ketchup cups to their full potential.<\/span><\/h2>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n7. Chinese takeout containers are actually made to fold out into plates.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n9. Greek yogurt containers are meant to be folded in half.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nView this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n11. Soda tabs double as straw holders.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n14. You\u2019ve been serving juice boxes the wrong way.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n16. You probably don\u2019t realize it, but your pots come with built-in spoon rests.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n17. There\u2019s a much easier way to floss.<\/span><\/h2>\n
View this image \u203a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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